Mikal Bridges Reunited With Villanova Teammates In Trade To Knicks, Nets Pile Up Swath Of Draft Picks: REPORT
Cute, but risky. It appears that the Brooklyn Nets are blowing everything up, trading away their No. 1 player in small forward Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, according to a report Tuesday night from ESPN. With that being said, however, the Nets did land a load of first-round draft picks — picks that […]
Post expert predicts Knicks’ two first-round 2024 NBA Draft picks
Stephane Bondy predicts who the Knicks will select with their two first-round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, which begins on Wednesday. 24. Kelel Ware, C, Indiana Ware, who stands 7 feet tall and has an impressive wingspan that has drawn comparisons to Jarrett Allen, is a bona fide rim protector and Tom Thibodeau-type center […]
Nets and Knicks kick off 2024 NBA Draft with massive, complicated Mikal Bridges trade
The Nets signed two big contracts on the eve of the 2024 NBA Draft, giving them control over their future once again heading into the draft. First, Brooklyn has Mikal Bridges in his Villanova They signed with fellow city blockers the New York Knicks in exchange for five first-round picks, a pick swap and a […]
NBA Draft strategies Knicks could employ with bevy of picks
For the Knicks, the draft presents multiple paths. With three picks from 24th through 38th, they must first consider what their roster will look like after free agency. That’s a tough projection considering the Knicks have three free agents in OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa, plus a looming luxury tax bill. Leon Rose […]
NBA Draft pick-less Nets navigating ways to bolster roster
The Nets are the only team in the league that enters the draft without any picks, but there’s no guarantee they won’t add one. With the first round taking place on Wednesday at Barclays Center and the second round the following day in Manhattan, general manager Sean Marks, who has a history of being active […]
Top prospects push back on idea 2024 NBA Draft class is weak
Matas Buzelis has heard the criticism and is aware of the situation. The idea is that the 2024 NBA Draft will be one of the weakest in years due to a lack of franchise-altering prospects. The projected top 10 pick, who played for the G League Ignite this year, is responding to the negative feedback […]
Yes, women should be part of the military draft
“You’ve come a long way, baby.” But Democrats in Congress say it’s still not enough. Senate Republicans are Democrats Proposed amendments The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed last week, requires women between the ages of 18 and 25 to automatically register for the Selective Service Program (commonly known as the draft). The NDAA, passed […]
Senate Democrats Propose Requiring Women to Sign Up for the Draft
Senate Democrats have added a provision to the annual defense bill requiring women to register for the draft, but it has drawn Republican opposition. This annual bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, authorizes the Department of Defense’s fiscal year budget, but also authorizes Department of Defense policies and programs. The House and Senate […]
Keshad Johnson, brother, will share draft day triumph after childhood tragedy
Keshad Johnson calls it “the greatest story of my life.” It was traumatic. It was life-changing. That day, November 6, 2011, his older brother, Kenny, was shot 10 times. “It’s such a blessing and a miracle that he’s still alive and walking around on this earth,” Keshad said. Arizona’s Keshad Johnson drives to the basket […]
Giants’ 2022 draft class entering pivotal make-or-break season
The Giants are looking to change many of their “incomplete” grades to “pass” or “fail.” The NFL’s rule of thumb is not to evaluate a draft class until three seasons have passed. Well, in many ways, the Giants’ 2024 season hinges on their 2022 draft class, with most of the 11 players selected by general […]