NBA Draft 2012

  1. Harrison Barnes: Future of Warriors' Franchise Rides Heavily on Wing's Potential

    Harrison Barnes fell into Golden State's eagerly-awaiting lap with the No. 7 pick in Thursday night's draft. The future of the Warriors ' franchise now rests firmly on the abilities of the former Tar Heel wing...

    Ian Hanford Written by Ian Hanford about 11 months ago 1,951 reads 21 comments

  2. NBA Draft 2012 Results: 5 First-Rounders Who Won't Sniff Playing Time in 2012-13

    Just because a guy is drafted in the first round, it doesn't mean he's a lock to play an important role—especially not in his rookie year. Some head coaches are hesitant to give rookies big minutes in the first place...

    Stephen Babb Written by Stephen Babb about 11 months ago 193 reads 4 comments

  3. NBA Draft 2012: Is Anthony Davis vs. Thomas Robinson the Next Great Rivalry?

    Anthony Davis and Thomas Robinson were never supposed to compete in a basketball game. But fate intervened and now the two most polarizing figures in Thursday's 2012 NBA draft ...

    Zach Buckley Written by Zach Buckley about 11 months ago 2,435 reads 11 comments

  4. NBA Draft 2012: Teamwork Prevails

    For once, the NBA is looking like a team sport. Teammates were a major theme of the 2012 NBA Draft ...

    Alex Davidow Written by Alex Davidow about 11 months ago 378 reads 0 comments

  5. 2012 NBA Draft: 10 Players Drafted into the Best Situations

    On Thursday night 60 players fulfilled lifelong dreams when they were drafted into the NBA . There were many rumors and questions going into the 2012 NBA Draft : Would the Charlotte ...

    Brandon Jefferson Written by Brandon Jefferson about 11 months ago 9,910 reads 21 comments

  6. NBA Draft 2012 Results: Dion Waiters and Players Drafted Way Too Early

    Thursday night's NBA draft seemed more like a soap opera than a draft. The drama from the lottery carried over to draft night, and there were some truly head-scratching picks...

    Josh Schoch Written by Josh Schoch about 11 months ago 546 reads 1 comments

  7. NBA Draft 2012: Boston Celtics Take a Chance on Ohio State's Jared Sullinger

    With the 21st pick, the Boston Celtics stopped the slide of one of the nation’s best college basketball players and took Jared Sullinger of Ohio State...

    Stephen Sheehan Written by Stephen Sheehan about 11 months ago 1,152 reads 2 comments

  8. NBA Draft Grades 2012: Team by Team Report Card, Results and Analysis

    Wow, ladies and gentlemen. What a night! Last night's draft was one of the most interesting in NBA history as some teams addressed their every need, while others made some...um...

    Josh Benjamin Written by Josh Benjamin about 11 months ago 5,840 reads 4 comments

  9. 2012 NBA Draft Picks: Projecting Career Arc of Top 5 Selections

    The Hornets, Bobcats, Wizards, Cavaliers and Kings are all supposed to get a star from this year's draft class. That's what Top Five picks are supposed to be, but it doesn't always work out...

    Ian Hanford Written by Ian Hanford about 11 months ago 817 reads 0 comments

  10. Harrison Barnes: UNC Swingman Headlines Class That'll Resurrect Warriors

    No one is laughing now. The vast majority of NBA fans mocked the Golden State Warriors after the team traded Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 11 months ago 2,103 reads 11 comments

  11. NBA Draft 2012: 5 Rookies Who'll Save Their Coaches' Jobs

    For NBA coaches, finishing in the lottery is both a gift and a curse. While it's nice to add a top-14 selection to any roster, teams that are in the lottery are typically those ...

    Roy Burton Written by Roy Burton about 11 months ago 133 reads 0 comments

  12. NBA Draft 2012 Grades: Did Lottery Teams Improve or Fall Back?

    Now that the 2012 NBA draft is in the books, it’s time to take a look at whether the lottery teams closed the gap on the playoff teams...

    Matt Shetler Written by Matt Shetler about 11 months ago 1,483 reads 0 comments

  13. NBA Draft 2012: Teams That Failed Miserably on Draft Day

    Speculating on whether professional sports teams failed or achieved greatness hours after a draft is one of the most exciting things to ponder. Let's have some fun...

    Justin Welton Written by Justin Welton about 11 months ago 295 reads 1 comments

  14. NW Basketball Update: Ex-Huskies Drafted Fast, Roy and Allen Free Agency Update

    Despite lacking an NBA team, many players with Northwest ties have been in the headlines the last few days. This article is dedicated to all the ex-Sonics fans who still keep tabs on Washington state's NBA players...

    Wes Murry Written by Wes Murry about 11 months ago 503 reads 8 comments

  15. NBA Draft 2012 Grades: Which Teams Took Bait on Fool's Gold?

    Sometimes it's easy to convince yourself that you've found a gem in the draft. In the 2012 NBA draft, there are a few teams out there who are sure they've found the diamond in the rough, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...

    Adam Fromal Written by Adam Fromal about 11 months ago 437 reads 3 comments

  16. NBA Summer League 2012 Rosters: Top Rookies and Players for All 24 Teams

    The 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is going to be nothing short of epic. There are a record 24 teams competing in the tournament, and 60 games are on the slate...

    Alex Kay Written by Alex Kay about 11 months ago 10,980 reads 1 comments

  17. NBA Draft 2012: Anthony Davis Goes No. 1 and Humility Is the New Bling

    Last night’s NBA draft kicked off in expected fashion: plenty of catchphrases from analysts, boos for Commissioner David Stern and Anthony Davis going No. 1 overall to the New Orleans Hornets...

    Rosalyn Ross Written by Rosalyn Ross about 11 months ago 280 reads 0 comments

  18. NBA Draft 2012: A Critical Look at Golden State Warriors' Picks

    The Golden State Warriors and GM Bob Myers got off on the right foot in the 2012 NBA Draft, Myers' first draft as the new GM...

    Scott Burns Written by Scott Burns about 11 months ago 2,252 reads 7 comments

  19. 2012 NBA Draft: Can New Orleans Hornets Become the New Oklahoma City Thunder?

    It's a great time to be a New Orleans Hornets fan. They ran away with the 2012 NBA Draft, which to me, was characterized with a class that wasn't super heavy in top-level talent, but very deep...

    Bruce Chen Written by Bruce Chen about 11 months ago 673 reads 1 comments

  20. NBA Draft Recap: Analyzing Biggest Reaches of First Round

    Most teams stuck pretty close to the script in the NBA draft, selecting players that were projected to go in their general vicinity leading up to draft day...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 11 months ago 135 reads 0 comments

  21. NBA Draft 2012 Grades: Handing out Marks for the Good, the Bad and the Desperate

    You've heard of the good, the bad and the ugly; this is the good, the bad and the desperate of the 2012 NBA draft...

    Adam Fromal Written by Adam Fromal about 11 months ago 1,456 reads 1 comments

  22. NBA Draft 2012 Results: Players Who Ended Up in Awful Situations

    Being drafted into the NBA is a dream come true for most prospects. But what if you've worked your whole life for something, only to be put in a situation that hinders your ability to succeed? That's what happened to a few players in this year's draft...

    Sim Risso Written by Sim Risso about 11 months ago 12,270 reads 18 comments

  23. NBA Draft 2012: Undrafted Free Agents New York Knicks Should Call

    Going into the 2012 NBA Draft , we knew it was going to be deep with talent. Just how deep? Check out the high quality of this year's class of undrafted free agents...

    Ciaran Gowan Written by Ciaran Gowan about 11 months ago 9,379 reads 37 comments

  24. Golden State Warriors: Full Grades for the Dubs' 2012 NBA Draft

    For the Golden State Warriors , the 2012 NBA Draft needed to be a productive night. After all, they had sacrificed half of last season just to stay in this lottery...

    Zach Buckley Written by Zach Buckley about 11 months ago 6,502 reads 9 comments

  25. NBA Draft 2012 Results: What NBA Analysts Are Saying About First-Round Decisions

    Everybody has an opinion on how the 30 teams performed during the 2012 NBA draft, but let's take a look about what the expert NBA analysts out there are saying about the decisions made in the first round (with one second-round analysis thrown in)...

    Adam Fromal Written by Adam Fromal about 11 months ago 2,196 reads 1 comments