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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 27: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball as Garrett Temple #17 of the LA Clippers peers around the defense of Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz in the second half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 27, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gen...

Here’s an early look at the 2027 NBA Draft class. With the 2026-27 season still months away, this board remains fluid, but it offers a solid snapshot of the top prospects based on current projections. Plenty of movement is expected once the college season and international circuits heat up. First Round 1. Washington – Alijah […] The post 2027 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LeBron James apparently approves of the Cavaliers’ newest addition. James showed some love to Peyton Watson on Instagram after the Cavaliers acquired the 23-year-old forward from the Nuggets as part of Wednesday’s massive five-team trade. Responding to a post from Watson, James wrote: “Yessir P!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥” Watson responded to James with a message of his […] The post LeBron James reacts to Cavs’ Peyton Watson trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 31: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Arena on December 31, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Thr...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 23: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks blocks a shot by Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 21, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bucks defeated the Suns 108-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we find ourselves buried in the u...

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 18: Kel'el Ware #7 and Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat high five during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the 2025 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 18, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Ge...

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 25: Dallas Mavericks chief communications officer Gina Miller speaks during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images “I’ll be real clear. Repair the relationship with the media,” Gina Miller sai...

Revisiting five key returning players and their places in the 2027 NBA Draft mix: Tounde Yessoufou, Dame Sarr, Ivan Kharchenkov, Andrej Stojakovic, and Milan Momcilovic.

BOSTON - 1984: Scoreboard reads "Beat L.A." during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics played in 1984 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1984 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images NBA history spa...

CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 2: Tre Mann #23 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on April 2, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 110-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement....