How did the May 17 lottery shake up the NBA Draft? The Orlando Magic came away the big winner, with the Houston Rockets slipping from the top spot pre-lottery to No. 3. The Oklahoma City Thunder will pick at No. 2, with the Sacramento Kings the highest climber from No. 7 to 4. Before [Read More]
[The following scouting report is part of a series on potential 2023 draft prospects from Sports Business Classroom alumni.] Cam Whitmore Frame: 6’7” 232lbs Position: Forward School: Villanova Year: Freshman 2023 Draft Age: 19 Stats via sports-reference.com, Synergy Sports, and Team USA stats Offense Whitmore is among the more exciting players in the 2023 [Read More]
The draft pick is one of the most potent trade currencies in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder have made it a point to collect an unprecedented number of future first- and second-round picks. While second-rounders can be somewhat disposable, firsts come with a set of strings that can complicate a team's flexibility. Specifically, [Read More]
[The following scouting report is part of a series on potential 2023 draft prospects from Sports Business Class alumni.] Anthony Black Frame: 6'7″ 195lbs Position: Guard Team: Arkansas Year: Freshman 2023 Draft Age: 19 Stats via sports-reference.com Offense The biggest strength in Black's game is his ability to facilitate the offense. He's a patient [Read More]
If you follow the NBA closely, you might come across the term "Exhibit 10"-- something like undrafted rookie Mac McClung signed an Exhibit 10 with the Los Angeles Lakers in August. But what precisely is an exhibit? The bulk of the Uniform Player Contract (UPC) is a boilerplate agreement standardized by the Collective Bargaining [Read More]
