NBA Draft

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Justin Patton (Creighton) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number sixteen overall pick to the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 reasons why Justin Patton was a good pick

Dominique Clare
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Atlanta Hawks: 5 reasons John Collins was a good pick

Toronto Raptors: 5 Reasons OG Anunoby was a great pick

Houston Rockets: 5 reasons Isaiah Hartenstein was a good pick

Jun 23, 2017; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number 36 overall draft pick Jonah Bolden (center) poses with owner Joshua Harris (left) and general manager Bryan Colangelo (right) during an introductory press conference at Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Jonah Bolden adds further Australian flavor to Philadelphia 76ers

Simon Smith
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is introduced as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: 5 goals for Jayson Tatum’s rookie season

Tevin Williams
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Malik Monk (Kentucky) shows off the inside of his suit jacket as he is introduced as the number eleven overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: 5 reasons why Malik Monk was a great pick

Joe Hulbert
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; T.J. Leaf (UCLA) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eighteen overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Pacers: 5 reasons T.J. Leaf was a good pick

Adrian Lawhorn
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Mar 18, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) dunks the ball during the second half of the game against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: 5 reasons Caleb Swanigan was a good pick

Raymond Simms
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Bam Adebayo (Kentucky) is introduced as the number fourteen overall pick to the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat: 5 reasons Bam Adebayo was a good pick

Frank Urbina
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is interviewed after being introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: 5 reasons Frank Ntilikina was a good pick

Ed Easton Jr.
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March 17, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Justin Patton (23) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament against the Rhode Island Rams at Golden 1 Center. The Rams won 84-72. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves: 2017 NBA Draft grades

Michael Walton
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June 23, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Newly drafted Los Angeles Lakers player Lonzo Ball (center) poses with basketball operations president Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka during his introductory press conference at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 reasons Lonzo Ball was the right pick

Simon Smith
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Mar 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All American guard Terrance Ferguson (6) poses for photos on portrait day at the Marriott Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder receive okay grade from ESPN’s Chad Ford

Kenneth Teape
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is interviewed after being selected as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: 5 reasons Jayson Tatum was a good pick

Tevin Williams
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Lonzo Ball (UCLA) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NBA Draft: 5 potential busts

Josh Cornelissen
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Portland Trail Blazers, Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: 5 reasons Zach Collins was a good pick

Angelo Mendoza
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: Frank Ntilikina’s name is pronounced ‘nee-lee-kee-na’

Eric Snyder
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dennis Smith, Jr. (NC State) is interviewed after being introduced as the number nine overall pick to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Mavericks: 5 reasons Dennis Smith Jr. was a great pick

Joe Hulbert
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Malik Monk (Kentucky) shows off the inside of his suit jacket as he is introduced as the number eleven overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NBA Draft: 5 potential steals

Max Holm
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Markelle Fultz (Washington) is interviewed after being selected as the number one overall pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia 76ers: 5 reasons Markelle Fultz was the right pick

Simon Smith
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Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Predicting the career outcomes of 2017 draft picks

Gil Alcaraz IV
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Jun 7, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) high-five during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game three of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history

Frank Urbina
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Mar 31, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) takes the court during practice for the 2017 Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: 2017 NBA Draft grades

Brian Sampson
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; T.J. Leaf (UCLA) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eighteen overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Pacers: 2017 NBA Draft grades

Evan Massey
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Malik Monk (Kentucky) is introduced as the number eleven overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets: 2017 NBA Draft grades

Bernie Dailleboust
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Mar 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) celebrates in the closing seconds of the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Conference Tournament championship game at Verizon Center. The Wolverines won 71-56. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks: 2017 NBA Draft grades

Josh Cornelissen
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Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half at the United Center. Minnesota defeats Chicago 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NBA Draft: Biggest winners and losers

Max Holm
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