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Jimmy Butler Trade Huge Win for Wolves, Could Have Profound Impact on NBA
Bleacher Report
It's too soon to apply the superteam label to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but adding Jimmy Butler on draft night, as first reported by K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, at least gives them the beginnings of one. And though the immediate result is ...

Former Kansas star Josh Jackson goes No. 4 to Suns
ESPN
Jackson, a 6-foot-8 forward out of Kansas, averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game en route to being named the Big 12 freshman of the year in his one season with the Jayhawks. "I don't think the other guys in this draft ...

Lonzo Ball and the Lakers looking to recreate Showtime
ESPN
NEW YORK -- Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers made it official at 7:47 p.m. ET Thursday, when Showtime met 'Zotime with the second pick of the NBA draft. Lonzo Ball was selected as a point guard by the greatest point guard of all, and wouldn't ...

NBA draft recap and analysis: What teams are getting in Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and beyond
Washington Post
The 2017 NBA draft is underway, live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn (ESPN; online at WatchESPN). Follow along with our live coverage and analysis below. Editor's note: This story will update through Friday, so keep checking back! Skip ahead: Latest ...

Who is De'Aaron Fox? Scouting report, bio, analysis of top NBA draft prospect
FOXSports.com
De'Aaron Fox is one of many talented point guards expected to go early in the draft this year thanks to an impressive close to his freshman season at Kentucky. His speed with the ball in his hands and ability to attack the rim helped the Wildcats ...

Warriors Trade Up, Spend $3.5 Million to Pick Jordan Bell in 2017 NBA Draft
Bleacher Report
Jordan Bell was a handful for opponents throughout the Oregon Ducks' 2016-17 season, and the Golden State Warriors are hoping he maintains that status at the next level after his draft rights were acquired from the Chicago Bulls when he was selected ...

Spurs select Buffs G Derrick White with No. 29 pick in draft
FOXSports.com
That is the only way Derrick White could describe his ascension from a high school player with 1 1/2 college scholarship offers to becoming a first-round pick of the vaunted San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio selected White with the No. 29 pick in the NBA ...