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2018 NBA Draft

2018 NBA Draft: Biggest Winners and Losers

Deandre Ayton, Lonnie Walker IV and Hawks fans were clear winners on draft night. Michael Porter Jr. and Kings fans can't say the same. The Crossover breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the 2018 NBA draft.

by Ben Golliver

Anticipation of Waiting to be Picked at NBA Draft

by Charlotte Wilder

2018 NBA Draft

Grades: Sixers Ramp Up Effort for Kawhi Leonard

by Jake Fischer

2018 NBA Draft

2018 NBA Draft Grades: Pick-By-Pick Analysis

The 2018 NBA draft is officially in the books—how did teams fare? The Front Office provided pick-by-pick analysis and grades for the first 30 picks.

by Jeremy Woo

Deandre Ayton

Why the NBA Draft Was Less Dramatic Than Expected

The buildup to the NBA draft often comes with big talk about potential trades and surprise selections. This year the fireworks were fewer and father between, and the Open Floor podcast crew is here to explain why.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Lonnie Walker IV

From Dolphin Ethics to Moon Landings, Lonnie Walker IV Unloads Scorching Takes

Lonnie Walker IV, a scoring guard in a class stocked with big men, clearly has no problem going against the grain.

by Ben Golliver

2018 NBA Draft

Trade Grades: Hawks Trade Luka Doncic to Mavericks for Trae Young and a Future First-Rounder

After a week of speculation, the Atlanta Hawks have traded the No. 3 overall selection Luka Dončić to the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 5 selection, Trae Young. The Crossover graded the deal.

by Jake Fischer

RJ Barrett

2019 NBA Draft Big Board: Early Look at the Top 30 Prospects

With R.J. Barrett, Zion Williamson and Cam Reddish all headed to Duke, the Blue Devils boast three of the top four players in the 2019 NBA draft. We take an early look at the top 30 prospects in next year’s talent pool.

by Jeremy Woo

Marvin Bagley and Kevin Durant

The NBA Draft and the Impossible Standards of the Warriors Era

Why should an NBA team draft a big man in the smallball era? The 2018 class is heavy on post players, but recent history shows there's no point in building around one if you're chasing a championship.

by Andrew Sharp

2018 NBA Draft

Trade Grades: Hornets Send Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Clippers for Miles Bridges

The Clippers traded Miles Bridges and two second-round picks to the Hornets to move up one selection to draft point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Crossover graded the deal.

by Jake Fischer

DEANDRE AYTON

Deandre Ayton

There's Never a Bad Time With Deandre Ayton

He’s a comedian, an entertainer, the future No. 1 pick, and a pretty terrible golfer. Meet Deandre Ayton, the new-age David Robinson and the 2018 NBA draft's most fascinating prospect and personality.

by Andrew Sharp

Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr.

The Mystery That Is Michael Porter Jr.

While the book on Michael Porter Jr. remains fairly thin, several conclusions have been made about who was supposed to be. In a converation with the Front Office, the new Denver Nugget explains who he is and who he wants to be.

by Joan Niesen

Trending

Kenrich Williams and the Story of the Shag

Kenrich Williams

A Former NBA Agent Breaks Down Draft Night

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Summer of Showtime: Why All Eyes Are on the Lakers

Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson

Podcasts

San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers

What Kawhi Leonard's Trade Request Means for San Antonio and the NBA At Large

In the latest Open Floor Podcast, Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver discuss what went wrong in San Antonio and how the perception of Kawhi Leonard will change.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Cleveland Cavaliers v Philadelphia 76ers

If LeBron James Chooses Philadelphia in Free Agency, Does That Mean The Process Is Over?

With NBA free agency right around the corner, the Open Floor crew discusses LeBron James's upcoming choice and if his potential arrival in Philadelphia would mean the end of The Process.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Oklahoma City Thunder v Sacramento Kings

Why Paul George Is the Most Important Free-Agent Domino

The free-agency conversation mostly revolves around LeBron James, but Paul George could arguably be the biggest chip to fall this summer.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

Breakaway: Clint Capela Stakes His Claim As a Pick-and-Roll Terror

Houston's Clint Capela takes The Crossover through the ins and and outs of the pick-and-roll game—and shows why he's one of the most critical players in the Western Conference Finals.

by Rob Mahoney

The Front Office

2018 NBA Draft

2018 NBA Draft: Final Top 100 Prospect Rankings

After months of speculation and observation, draft night is nearly upon us. From blue-chippers to second-round sleepers, The Crossover’s Front Office reveals its final Top 100 rankings ahead of the 2018 NBA draft.

by Jeremy Woo

2018 NBA Draft Lottery

2018 NBA Draft Superlatives: Biggest Sleeper, Safest Pick and More

Wondering who's the best scorer in this year's draft class? Or the biggest sleeper? The Front Office is here to hand out superlatives and more for the 2018 NBA draft.

by Chris Johnson

NBA Draft Debate: Which Guard Would You Draft First?

Who is the best guard prospect in the NBA draft? The Front Office examines three players who who could be picked in the lottery: Oklahoma's Trae Young, Kentucky's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Alabama's Collin Sexton.

by The Crossover Staff

Trae Young

Anonymous NBA Scouts on Trae Young, Luka Doncic and the Draft's Biggest Questions

Will Trae Young pan out? Will Michael Porter Jr. fall? And who is the most overhyped player in the draft? The Crossover’s Front Office asked anonymous NBA scouts to speak freely on the draft’s biggest questions.

by Jake Fischer and Jeremy Woo

Features

LeBron James

LeBron James, Free Agency and the Biggest NBA Offseason Questions

We've officially entered the NBA's silly season, where it makes sense to pose the biggest questions we know to ask. This summer those inquiries start and stop with LeBron James.

by Rob Mahoney

NBA Finals

The Warriors' Dynasty May Annoy Some, but It Isn't Going Anywhere

The Warriors easily brushed aside the Cavs in the NBA Finals and weathered a season full of expectations and aggravation, so what's next? More of the same in the coming years.

by Ben Golliver

Dan Gilbert and LeBron James

Ranking The Top-Five Reasons LeBron James Might Leave Cleveland

The King has myriad reasons to find a new kingdom to rule, but which motivations will truly push LeBron James to depart Northeast Ohio?

by Rohan Nadkarni

LeBron James

LeBron James Predictions: Where Will He Go in Free Agency?

The biggest story of the NBA offseason will be LeBron James's free agency. The Crossover speculates about The King's future and guesses what team he might join in July.

by The Crossover Staff

Profiles

Mikal Bridges

Breakaway: Inside the Life of Future Lottery Pick Mikal Bridges

Mikal Bridges was on top of the world when he won an NCAA title, but when it was over he knew another world awaited him. The Breakaway podcast explores every step players take between their last college game and the night of the NBA draft.

by Rob Mahoney

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant and the Dagger That Foreshadowed the Broom

“You have a chance to demolish them, to take their heart. It’s like my drug.” The Warriors saw a new, edgier Kevin Durant this year, but the Finals MVP was wearing a familiar smile after a second straight title that came thanks to a second straight Game 3 dagger.

by Lee Jenkins

Draymond Green and Dennis Rodman

Draymond Before Draymond: The Complicated Legacy of Dennis Rodman

Which Dennis Rodman should we remember? The unselfish, relentless Hall of Famer that was ahead of his time? Or the one popping up on TMZ and traveling to North Korea? The NBA's rebounding king carries a complicated legacy.

by Chris Ballard

Brian Grant

Same Warrior, New Battle: Brian Grant Won't Back Down From Parkinson's Disease

Brian Grant outworked the competition and battled with Shaq and The Mailman during a 12-year NBA career. But in retirement, he finally met a foe he couldn't outhustle: Parkinson's Disease.

by Chris Ballard

Sneakers

Michael Jordan

Sneaker Mailbox: Michael Jordan's Playoff Moment, Trae Young's Puma Connection and More

The second edition of The Crossover's sneaker mailbox is here. In this edition, we address the greatest sneaker moment in NBA history, Trae Young's future and more.

by Jarrel Harris

Best Sneakers From the 2018 NBA Playoffs

NBA stars step their games up during the playoffs—including their shoe games. From new releases to the latest colorways, The Crossover rounds up the best sneakers from the 2018 NBA playoffs so far.

Ranking All 15 of LeBron James's Signature Sneakers

LeBron James's dominance doesn't stop at the basketball court. The Crossover recognizes his long lineage in the sneaker space and ranks his best models.

by Jarrel Harris

kickstradomis

Just for Kicks: How Salvador Amezcua Became Kickstradomis

Salvador "Kickstradomis" Amezcua is a sneaker customizer to the stars but he wasn't always in such a prime position. He talked to The Crossover about his rise in the sneaker game as a partially color blind designer.

by Jarrel Harris

Video

Paul Pierce Says KG Was "Intense" Even Before Tip-Off

Paul Pierce and Baron Davis sit down with Crossover TV to discuss what kind of pickup basketball player NBA players would be. For more Crossover TV subscribe to si.tv

Damian Lillard

The Big Interview on SI TV: Damian Lillard

Blazers superstar Damian Lillard sits down with SI's Lee Jenkins to discuss his team's chances at a title, his growth as a leader, and more. Watch on Amazon Channels.

by Lee Jenkins

Amar'e Stoudemire Saw James Dolan Play With The Eagles

Could LeBron Win NBA MVP Over James Harden?

Which Player Is Winning the NBA Rookie Feud?

FanSided/The Step Back

Why Are the Warriors So Dominant in the 3rd Quarter?

Throughout the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors have been a dominant team after halftime, especially in the third quarter. It’s a trend that lasted for quite awhile.

Steve Kerr Coaches Like a Role Player

Kerr’s enduring trust in his bench—at times celebrated, at times derided—is a fundamental tenet of his coaching philosophy.

NBA Draft 2018: Five Most Overrated Prospects

Evaluating NBA Draft prospects is always a challenge for teams. These five prospects are vastly overrated at this point in the pre-draft process.

Six Steps David Fizdale Can Take to Revitalize the Knicks

Fizdale is inheriting a really difficult job with the Knicks. The lack of surefire young talent on the roster coupled with the expectations to immediately compete for the Eastern Conference playoffs will give the new coach a serious challenge.

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