NBA Draft 2025: Walter Clayton Jr. Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

Derik Queen began his college career with a 22-point, 20-rebound game and capped it off with an NCAA Tournament buzzer beater. Scouts are split on Queen, with some fearing investing in a big man who isn’t a prolific shooter or interior defender. But Queen was a bona fide star scorer at the college level. Can […]
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Dwight Howard is going with a bold prediction for the NBA Finals and it’s one that you won’t see many people pick. The former Los Angeles Lakers big man — he won a championship with them in 2020 — predicts his former team, the Lakers, to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 […]
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The last three seasons have been a rollercoaster for the Phoenix Suns. New ownership took over in February 2023. Since then, they’ve fired three head coaches in as many seasons.  That included Mike Budenholzer, the Suns’ head coach in 2024-25. He was given a five-year, $50 million contract. Budenholzer lasted just one season in Phoenix. […]
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The Pelicans just produced their worst season in two decades, which came to an end with a seven-straight defeat on Sunday at the Smoothie King Center. That game was watched from the bench by most of the team’s stars, including Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III and Yves Missi.  None knew that […]
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For the first time since February, Victor Wembanyama addressed the media this past Sunday during his final interview of the campaign. The Spurs center had been ruled out of action a month and a half ago, after the All-Star break, due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. Even though he decided to […]
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Indiana’s 82nd game of the 2024-25 regular season will go down as one of the most exciting in franchise history, as the squad rallied back from a 27-point deficit this weekend to overcome the powerful Cleveland squad and earn their 50th victory of the campaign.  Believe it or not, with this performance the Pacers just […]
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Chris Paul not only played in every single game of the 2024-25 regular season, but even started each match. The Spurs veteran, who just played his 20th campaign in his NBA career, has made history in the process, becoming the oldest athlete to ever achieve this outstanding feat.  The 39-year-old, who is set to turn […]
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Just one week ago, the Nuggets made drastic changes before the postseason. Denver fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth.  After firing Malone, Denver won three straight games to finish the 2024-25 regular season. With a 50-32 record, the team is fourth in the Western Conference. The Nuggets have a first-round playoff […]
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Staying healthy and readily available for the Clippers has been a challenge for Kawhi Leonard. The two-time NBA champion is one of the best two-way players when he’s on the court.  Leonard missed the first 33 games of the 2024-25 season for the Clippers due to right knee inflammation. The team did not want to […]
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In 2024-25, the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team finished 22-13. They went 21-12 during the regular season and 12-8 in league play.  For the 2025 NCAA tournament, the Illini were a #6 seed and beat #11 Xavier in the first round. In the round of 32, Illinois lost 84-75 to #3 Kentucky. Throughout the […]
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Georgia freshman Asa Newell will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he announced Wednesday on Instagram. Newell, a 6-foot-11 forward, is a projected first-round pick. “After spending time in prayer and seeking guidance, I have made the decision to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft,” Newell wrote on Instagram. “Go Dawgs!” Newell, 19, was the standout […]
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To finish the 2024-25 regular season, Minnesota was home Sunday to face Utah. It was an important game for the Timberwolves who were fighting for playoff seeding.  Anthony Edwards led the team with 43 points and the 116-105 win vs. the Jazz. Against Utah, Edwards had seven made three-pointers. With 320 threes in 2024-25, Edwards […]
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The NBA regular season has reached its conclusion and after 82 games, the action is just getting started. See here for a full guide to the postseason including who is playing in the play-in tournament this week. NBA Play-in Tournament The Eastern Conference was all wrapped up well before the final game of the regular […]
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The 2024-25 regular season ended on Sunday, April 13. Teams have locked in their seeds for the playoffs, which begin on Saturday, April 19.  On top of the postseason beginning in less than a week, teams have to prepare for the draft in June. Collegiate players must declare for the draft at least 60 days […]
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Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley may have spoken a little too soon to Anthony Edwards about what could have been his crown for most 3-pointers this NBA season. After knocking down seven triples against the Milwaukee Bucks in Sunday’s Eastern Conference slate of games, Beasley confidently claimed he became the first bench player to lead […]
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After endless possibilities over the past week in the Western Conference, its postseason picture finally became clear Sunday evening. The Denver Nuggets nabbed the fourth seed by defeating the Houston Rockets. The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the Play-In Tournament by defeating the Utah Jazz. Then, the game with the most hype coming in delivered. The Los […]
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The Chicago Bulls are optimistic that Josh Giddey’s right wrist will be healthy enough for their play-in game on Wednesday. Head coach Billy Donovan said there’s “high level optimism” he’ll be available. Donovan did also clarify that the wrist continuing to hamper Giddey is a concern. K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network was first to […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers have signed head coach Chauncey Billups to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced. Billups is in his fourth season as coach of the Blazers, compiling an overall record of 116-211. “Chauncey Billups is a great leader, motivator and communicator that has worked tirelessly to establish an identity for this team […]
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Bailey was one of the 2024 high school class’s most highly touted players. It’s impossible not to think of some NBA greats watching the 6’10 Bailey drill jumpers out of the post and pull-up over defenders. Despite some notable flaws, scouts and fans alike will understandably become enamored with his potential. Team: Rutgers Height: 6’10 […]
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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has sealed a triple-double average for the 2024-25 season. This was confirmed after collecting 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 assists in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. If Jokic plays the season finale, even zeroes across the board can’t prevent this historical accomplishment. He is currently at […]
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Anthony Edwards had a technical foul picked up on Friday rescinded by the NBA. It would have been his 18th of the season, resulting in an automatic suspension. As a result of the league’s announcement, Edwards can now play in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ final game of the regular season against the Utah Jazz. Per the […]
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