#Is Shaedon Sharpe the NBA’s next Canadian star?

#Is Shaedon Sharpe the NBA’s next Canadian star?

“Is Shaedon Sharpe the NBA’s next Canadian star?” Sharpe became one of the most sought-after prospects and a projected top-10 pick in this week’s NBA draft—without playing a minute of college basketball It took a football injury for Shaedon Sharpe to get serious about basketball. Sharpe, who grew up in London, Ontario, spent years juggling…

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#Jalen Duren is a worthy NBA center prospect

#Jalen Duren is a worthy NBA center prospect

“Jalen Duren is a worthy NBA center prospect” Larry Brown, University of Memphis assistant coach, is an old-schooler, a Hall of Fame coach who prizes high-motor interior centers. A few years back, 6-foot-11 Memphis freshman center Jalen Duren would’ve been top-three material in the NBA draft, even if he is only 18. But in this…

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#Lakers to work out Shaq’s son Shareef O’Neal

#Lakers to work out Shaq’s son Shareef O’Neal

“Lakers to work out Shaq’s son Shareef O’Neal” LSU forward Shareef O’Neal, son of Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, is scheduled to workout with another one of his father’s old teams. The Athletic reported the Lakers – with whom Shaq spent the largest chunk of his career – are holding a pre-draft workout for O’Neal…

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#Knicks’ NBA draft prospect Andrew Jones battled leukemia

#Knicks’ NBA draft prospect Andrew Jones battled leukemia

“Knicks’ NBA draft prospect Andrew Jones battled leukemia” Each of the draft prospects who have been streaming through the Knicks’ Tarrytown facility the last few weeks for workouts came in with a different perspective. Texas point guard Andrew Jones came in thinking he’s lucky to be alive. After battling leukemia, Jones’ inspirational story took him…

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#Knicks stay put at No. 11

#Knicks stay put at No. 11

“Knicks stay put at No. 11” CHICAGO — The Knicks’ lottery jinx continued Tuesday in Chicago. Knicks senior executive William Wesley, wearing a dark blue suit and orange tie, couldn’t bring the Knicks any luck as the club stayed put at 11 during the ping-pong ball rollout. Wesley shook his head up and down when…

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#NBA draft, transfer portal prospects

#NBA draft, transfer portal prospects

“NBA draft, transfer portal prospects” Monday night saw the end to a dramatic NCAA Tournament and an unforgettable season, with Kansas outlasting North Carolina and cutting down the nets at the Caesars Superdome.  Now, the offseason — aka the silly season — is upon us. The transfer portal is humming. New coaches are looking to…

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#Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, other prospects Knicks need

#Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, other prospects Knicks need

“#Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, other prospects Knicks need” Sign up here to get Inside the Knicks delivered to your inbox each Thurssday morning.  The NBA’s Draft Lottery drawing was an annual Knicks’ event until last season’s renaissance broke an eight-year playoff drought. But Leon Rose’s Knicks have taken a step back from where many expected them…

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#Knicks pick Rokas Jokubaitis could join NBA sooner than expected

#Knicks pick Rokas Jokubaitis could join NBA sooner than expected

“#Knicks pick Rokas Jokubaitis could join NBA sooner than expected” Maybe Lithuanian combo guard Rokas Jokubaitis won’t turn into a European “stash” pick after all. After the Knicks’ second Las Vegas summer-league practice, Jokubaitis, selected 34th in last Thursday’s NBA draft, said it’s still an “option” to come this season, though he’d have to be…

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