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Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek Parker covers the National Basketball Association, and has brought On SI five seasons of coverage across several different teams. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2020, and has experience working in print, video and radio.

May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Ace Bailey talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Pelicans Reportedly Looking to Trade Up for Star at NBA Draft

New Orleans could be looking to trade up and gamble at the 2025 draft.

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Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears (0) reacts after a three point basket against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Brooklyn Nets Have Options at 2025 NBA Draft

Brooklyn has a myriad of options at the 2025 NBA Draft, and should be in for a wild ride.

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Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Egor Demin (3) drives to the basket against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) during the second half during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls will have High Upside Options at 2025 NBA Draft

Chicago, now entering a rebuild, should have high-upside options at No. 12.

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Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Cedric Coward (0) shoots a free throw against the Eastern Washington Eagles in the second half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
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New Options for Trail Blazers with No. 11 Pick

Three options for Portland with their late-lottery pick at the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) grabs a rebound against Houston Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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NBA Mock Trade: Magic Trade Into Top-10, Draft Kon Knueppel

In a recent mock trade, Orlando was able to trade into the top-10 of the draft and grab a sharpshooter.

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Mar 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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NBA Mock Trade: Spurs Nab Kevin Durant from Suns

The Spurs landed all-timer Kevin Durant from the Suns in a recent mock trade.

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May 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) prepares to play the Minnesota Timberwolves before game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Should Warriors Trade Into First Round of 2025 NBA Draft?

Should the Warriors trade into the first round in the upcoming draft?

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Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Should Lakers Trade Into 2025 NBA Draft?

Should Los Angeles trade its way into the upcoming NBA Draft?

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Feb 22, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) shoots a free-throw during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Options for LA Clippers with Pick No. 30

Options for the LA Clippers with the last pick of the 2025 NBA Draft’s first round.

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Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) goes to the basket against Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) during the second half of the Sweet 16 round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, March 28, 2025.
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Options for Boston Celtics with No. 28 Pick

Options for the Celtics with their late-first selection at the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Cedric Coward (0) controls the ball against the Eastern Washington Eagles in the second half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
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Cedric Coward’s Stock Rising Ahead of 2025 NBA Draft

Washington State's Cedric Coward might end up a lottery pick.

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Mar 20, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears (0) shoots during practice at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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NBA Mock Trade: Miami Heat Jump to Top-10 at NBA Draft

A mock trade that evaluates what it could take for Miami to jump to No. 10 via Houston.

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