French phenom Victor Wembanyama, a seven-foot-four centre, is widely expected to be taken first overall in Thursday's NBA draft, while the Toronto Raptors currently hold the 13th-overall pick.
You can watch the draft LIVE on TSN2/4, TSN.ca and the TSN App beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Follow every pick live with the TSN.ca NBA Draft Tracker.
Here are the latest news and rumours from around the NBA:
Paul on the move again
The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade veteran guard Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for guard Jordan Poole and a pair of draft picks, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Paul was dealt to the Wizards earlier this week in a blockbuster deal that sent Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns.
Read full article here.
Hornets want Henderson?
The Charlotte Hornets, who hold the second pick in the draft, are torn between taking Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller, but Henderson is gaining serious momentum, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Sources: Scoot Henderson is gaining serious momentum at No. 2 with the Charlotte Hornets in tonight’s NBA draft. Hornets have been torn over the last week between Henderson and Brandon MIller. Team has final meetings today to settle on decision.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 22, 2023
ESPN's Brian Windhorst said early Thursday the Portland Trail Blazers are also showing interest in taking Henderson for their backcourt.
Trail Blazers eyeing Henderson
ESPN reports the Portland Trail Blazers are likely to select Scoot Henderson with the third pick. If this goes to plan, ESPN's Brian Windhorst says teams across the league will attempt to land star guard Damian Lillard from Portland.
More draft coverage
Wesley Cheng breaks down the betting outlook of the draft, where the only certainty we know right now is the No. 1 pick, Victor Wembanyama.
Watch his full breakdown:
Porzingis headed to Celtics
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski weighs in with his analysis of the three-team trade that saw Kristaps Porzingis dealt from the Washington Wizards to the Boston Celtics and Marcus Smart from the Celtics to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Watch his full breakdown:
Middleton declines $40M player option with Bucks
Three-time all-star forward Khris Middleton has declined his player option and will become a free agent, his agents told Wojnarowski. A return to the Bucks remains a possibility.
Read full article here.
Lakers, Pacers swap picks
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired the 40th pick in tonight's draft from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for No. 47 and cash, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring the 40th pick from the Indiana Pacers for No. 47 and cash, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2023
The Lakers also hold the seventh-overall pick, while the Pacers also have picks No. 7, 26, and 55.
