Wintrust Arena in Chicago hosted the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, spotlighting prospects ahead of the June 25-26 draft in Brooklyn. Shooting drills—featuring spot-up attempts, off-the-dribble jumpers, and movement shooting—played a key role in assessing offensive upside.

Kevin O’Connor is joined by NBA draft expert Rafael Barlowe from Chicago to break down how the NBA playoffs’ rise in physical play is shifting their 2025 draft boards and prospect evaluations.

There are more than 100 prospects in Chicago this week for the draft combine and agency pro days. The G League camp got things going Saturday, and Monday and Tuesday marked the st

The 6’6 wing from Duke has been skyrocketing up NBA Draft big boards. Howard played just six games last season at Washington State before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, but his skills and athleticism are being shown off during various NBA combine tests.

The NBA Draft combine got underway in Chicago on Sunday, as 75 players will use the upcoming week to show off their skills in hopes of improving their positioni

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All but certain to be the No. 1 pick, Montverde Academy alum Cooper Flagg wowed observers as a Duke freshman with his poise, confidence and ability to shoot from anywhere on the court.

The 2025 NBA draft lottery brings its annual wave of intrigue Monday ( 7 p.m. ET, ESPN ), with the entire league descending on Chicago and offseason proceedings fully underway for most every franchise.

Duke forward Kon Knueppel failed to participate in athletic testing or shooting drills of the NBA draft combine due to a sprained ankle, his agent told ESPN on Wednesday.

The Bulls didn’t improve their positioning in the NBA draft lottery at McCormick Place and will have the No. 12 pick in the first round. The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick — despite the fourth-worst odds at 1.8% — and almost certainly will select Duke superstar Cooper Flagg.

The college basketball legend spoke about Flagg’s skill set a day after the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery, setting themselves up to select Flagg with the top pick in June. Krzyzewski recalled seeing Flagg play at Montverde Academy as a high schooler.