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Why YODA Thinks Morez Johnson is the Best Michigan Prospect in the Draft

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Since posting the YODA Big Board, the number one question I’ve gotten is about the somewhat unorthodox ranking of University of Michigan big guys — Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson Jr. Below are there ranks according to Ye Olde Draft Analyzer (YODA), my stat-based draft analysis tool, and the Rookie Scale Consensus Mock […]

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Cameron Carr Excited After Lakers Summer League Debut

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Updated Jul 8, 10:44 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr took the court for the first time in California Classic Summer League action on Friday night and impressed despite his team getting blown out by the Golden State Warriors. Carr was the Lakers’ only real source of offense and led them with 19 points, two rebounds and […]

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Cash Considerations Ruled the NBA Draft. Here’s How They Work

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Updated Jul 8, 3:00 PM ET

During the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls dealt No. 38 overall pick Braden Smith to the Indiana Pacers for Kam Jones, future pick swaps and so-called cash considerations. It was at least the 15th time since 2000 the Bulls have made a deal involving cash considerations. As a …

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