The 2024 NBA Draft kicks off tomorrow, which means the trade news is heating up. We still don't know what tomorrow will bring. Let's take a look at the latest gossip that might turn out to be a reality tomorrow.
Matas Bouzelis accused Zachary of avoiding a heads-up challenge
Matas Bouzelis, who is considered a top-five pick in the NBA Draft, challenged top pick Zachary Ritchell in an interview with the media. Matas Bouzelis said he respected Richel, but Richel didn't want to accede to his heads-up challenge.
In March, Matas Bouzelis, who is still in the Development League, challenged French rookie Zachary Richel to a one-on-one heads-up challenge, but he didn't get a response.
The 76ers could draft Bronny James with the 41st pick
NBC Sports reporter Kurt Helling said in a recent interview that the Philadelphia 76ers would draft Bronny James with the 41st pick and have enough salary headroom to lure the elder LeBron James to join.
Rockets finishing Daryl Morey is one of the league's most famous star hunters. If he thinks there's a one-in-a-million chance of drawing LeBron to Philadelphia by drafting Bronny, the 76ers pull the trigger.
The Lakers could target big man to assist Anthony Davis
According to Yahoo's reporter Jake Fischer, league insiders believe the Los Angeles Clippers will sign a center to assist Anthony Davis.
As teams head into the offseason, the idea of the Lakers looking for a center next to Anthony Davis is once again circulating within the league. There are several rookie centers linked to the Lakers in the upcoming NBA Draft, most recently Baylor freshman Yves Missey and Indiana University sophomore Kyle Weir.