#16 – Justin Patton – Minnesota Timberwolves

With the 16th overall selection, Minnesota took Creighton center Justin Patton. He was the first true center to get picked on the night.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2017-18 Team-By-Team Salary Summary

The NBA’s salary cap for the 2017-18 season is $99,093,000. Maximum salaries will start at approximately $24,773,250 for players with up to six years of experience, $29,727,900 for those with seven to nine and $34,682,550 for those in the league for 10 years or more. To generate additional spending power, teams can make trades and/or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Is Lauri Markkanen Finland’s Dirk Nowitzki?

Draft prospect Lauri Markkanen talks to Michael Scotto about preparing for the draft and his NBA prospects.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The History of Trading #1 Picks

The number one overall pick doesn’t often get traded around the draft, but we can learn a little from the times it has happened.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Players in Need of a Bounce-Back Season

Whether because of injuries or other issues, here are the players most in need of a bounce-back season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Nov 2021
Six Teams Attend Dennis Smith’s Pro Day

At least six NBA teams were on hand to watch Dennis Smith’s Pro Day, sources told Basketball Insiders.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Next On Deck – The Minnesota Timberwolves

The Warriors are undoubtedly the kings of the NBA. For now. But competition always rises to the surface

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Teams Seem Open To Trading Their Picks

As the 2017 NBA Draft gets closer, some picks toward the top could be traded.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
Trade Targets In The West

James Blancarte takes a look at some Western Conference players who could be trade targets this offseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023