The Athletic spoke to more than a dozen NBA coaches and players throughout the season about this phenomenon.
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How could the top 5 picks of NBA Draft shake out? Our experts make their selections
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NBA Draft 2024: Ron Holland sits No. 1 on John Hollinger's Top 20 prospects list
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NBA Draft Lottery: Udoka on Rockets' jump to third, Spurs' Brian Wright talks rebuild
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Most uncertain NBA Draft in years had a lottery drawing befitting it
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There are only 58 picks in this year's draft after the 76ers and Suns had to forfeit second-round selections for free-agent tampering.
Jenna West50
Now that we know Atlanta has the top pick, we project what could happen in what many experts say is a weak class.
Sam Vecenie270
Atlanta had a three percent chance to win the draft lottery.
The Athletic Staff177
The 20-year-old French phenom earned all 99 first-place votes after a season that was one of a kind for many reasons.
Joe Vardon66
The Spurs aren't a playoff team yet, but Wembanyama will only get better. He came to the NBA to win.
Mike Monroe94
Journalists from The Athletic spoke to 142 players, from all 30 teams, for this year's edition of the poll.
Sam Amick and Josh Robbins751
We asked a scout, a coach and a team executive to predict the outcomes of the matchups that are already set.
Josh Robbins and Sam Amick163
Depending on how the draft lottery shakes out, any of the top-10 players have a non-zero chance of being picked No. 1 overall.
Sam Vecenie121
Zach Harper predicts what comes next for each NBA team
Zach Harper62
You can build an All-Star team of players who aren’t qualified for awards this season, but here's how I think ballots should break down.
John Hollinger406
"I wish we were into the playoffs. I wish I didn’t lose 60 games," Wembanyama said. "I know it’s for the long term."
Mike Monroe36
Are NBA players allowed to bet? How is illicit wagering reported? Answering these questions and more on the league's rules around gambling.
Mike Vorkunov61
The top two tiers get interesting because the placements get challenging. And then there's a certain French phenom who's working his way up.
Seth Partnow259
Roster evaluation never stops, and these two tiers are intriguing because the top of Tier 4 is somewhat of a ceiling for role players.
Seth Partnow137
Victor Wembanyama has even the NBA’s best shooters "recalibrating," because "when you think you've got enough space, you really don’t."
Tim Cato30
Zach Harper judges season success for each NBA team as the regular season wraps.
Zach Harper170
Since the All-Star break, things have taken a turn. Here are some ideas on how the league can be proactive.
John Hollinger373
Zach Harper explains why the Mavericks have reached contenders status and names his favorite player from each team.
Zach Harper270
The All-NBA and All-Defensive teams will be positionless this season. How will that impact voters' choices?
Will Guillory, Kelly Iko, Josh Robbins290
The surge in legalized gambling has impacted American sports in ways thought unimaginable, and players and coaches are caught in the middle.
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