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Chris Thompson

Bronny James is drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Much Ado About A Worthless Pick In An Awful Draft

Patrick Redford

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Rob Dillingham arrives prior to the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 26, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The New CBA Is Already Making NBA Teams Squirm

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Bronny James #6 of the USC Trojans looks on in the second half of a quarterfinal game against the Arizona Wildcats during the Pac-12 Conference basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats defeated the Trojans 70-49. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Bronny James Can’t Be Much Worse Than The Rest Of These Guys

Ray Ratto

Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and other members of the Detroit Pistons look onto the court from the bench during a game against the Toronto Raptors

2024 NBA Draft

Much Ado About A Worthless Pick In An Awful Draft

The New CBA Is Already Making NBA Teams Squirm

Bronny James Can’t Be Much Worse Than The Rest Of These Guys

Searching For Dignity In A Dumpster Fight Between The Pistons And The Wizards