nba draft 2023

Stephen A. Smith defends Malika Andrews after she was 'crucified' for NBA Draft question

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith defended "NBA Today" host Malika Andrews over the backlash she faced for discussing Hornets rookie Brandon Miller's legal matters during the 2023 NBA Draft.

Hornets rookie trash-talked Michael Jordan after airball

Brandon Miller may be one of the few who have trash-talked Michael Jordan and gotten away with it.

Jalen Wilson aced his college career, but carving out a role with the Nets will be his toughest test yet

Last year Jalen Wilson helped lead Kansas to the 2022 NCAA title; now he’ll try to make it in the NBA with the Nets. It won't be easy.

Nets ink first of their 2023 draft picks

The former Kansas star is one of three players the Nets selected in the 2023 draft and the first to sign.

Warriors star thinks 7-foot-4 rookie sensation is getting set up 'for failure'

Draymond Green knows how difficult it is to become an NBA All-Star, which is why he thinks people are setting up Victor Wembanyama "for failure."

How Noah Clowney is already adapting for his Nets rookie opportunity

However impressive last winter’s meteoric rise was, Clowney is confident he can make even more strides this winter as a Nets rookie.

There’s no suspense in the NHL Draft — and there’s nothing wrong with that

Though these major sports drafts have lacked the usual intrigue, that might not be the worst thing.

Victor Wembanyama dines with Spurs legends, sports full uniform for first time after draft

The 7-foot-4 No. overall pick of the 2023 draft is feeling right at home. 

Victor Wembanyama is already a massive ratings draw for the NBA

Victor Wembanyama is already delivering for the NBA, even before stepping foot on the court for the San Antonio Spurs.

Nets confident injury-riddled first-round pick is worth the gamble

History may be repeating itself in Brooklyn. The Nets certainly hope it is. 

Top NBA draft pick Victor Wembanyama towers over everyone in San Antonio arrival

It's no secret that Victor Wembanyama is a tall person.

NBA insider's bet market-swinging tweet on draft put FanDuel in a bind

With a simple tweet, NBA insider and FanDuel partner Shams Charania sent the NBA Draft betting market into a frenzy. 

NBA Draft mom who went viral for white dress -- is 'reliving it all'

Brikitta Kool-Daniels, who went viral during last year's draft when her son, Dyson Daniels was selected eighth overall by the Pelicans, gushed that she was "reliving it all" in a...

Zach Wilson catching NBA Draft strays while on vacation with girlfriend

Zach Wilson is getting mocked all the way from the Bahamas during the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday night.

Can the Knicks salvage the team's relationship with Obi Toppin?

The Knicks Wall’s Danny B joins Brandon London after the Knicks signed Obi Toppin’s younger brother, Jacob, in the wake of the elder Toppin’s reported strife with Tom Thibodeau during...

Raptors draftee perfectly executes plan to befriend Drake

Gradey Dick’s dreams came true at the 2023 NBA Draft –– he may now have the chance to hang out with Drake. 

Former No. 1 recruit drafted by Cavaliers after rollercoaster college career

A former top prospect in high school who struggled on the court in college and was arrested last September, Bates was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

College basketball's biggest stars ignored in NBA draft

58 players got their name called at the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday night – but there were a handful of recognizable college superstars that didn't.

Victor Wembanyama's sister becomes unexpected star of NBA draft

Victor Wembanyama's sister Eve is on cloud nine after the Frenchman was selected by the Spurs with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday.

There was a very awkward Ben Simmons moment during ESPN's draft coverage

The topic of Ben Simmons went about as well as could be hoped at the 2023 NBA Draft.