NBA AM: Lakers Select Russell, Defy Old Adage

The Lakers defied the old adage of going with talented big men over guards. Will D’Angelo Russell meet expectations?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#27 Los Angeles Lakers: Larry Nance Jr.

With the 27th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Wyoming’s Larry Nance Jr. A bit earlier than some might have expected, but seemingly a good fit.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#2 Los Angeles Lakers: D’Angelo Russell

With the #2 selection in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Ohio State point guard D’Angelo Russell.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Source Confirms Jazz Looking To Move Up In Draft

The Utah Jazz may have ended the 2014-15 season seven games out of the Western Conference playoff race (38-44), but fans of the team had to be encouraged by the 21-11 finish to the year and impressive development of their talented young core. Gordon Hayward appeared more comfortable in his leadership role under rookie head […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Options, Qualifying Offers Due Before July

Teams are currently making decisions on player/team options and qualifying offers. Here’s an updated list.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: NBA Draft Rumors and Scuttle

With the 2015 NBA Draft around the corner, things at the top are starting to take some shape.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Finding a Draft Steal

Draymond Green is clearly the steal of the 2012 Draft, but how can teams find more gems like him in this year’s Draft?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Emmanuel Mudiay Ready to Learn Draft Fate

Emmanuel Mudiay talks to Basketball Insiders about his game and meeting with the Knicks and Lakers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Draft Rumors Not Always What They Seem

Rumors of draft stocks rising and falling are not always what they seem… Are the Lakers and Knicks looking to trade their picks?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021