NBA Draft Coverage

Hawks win NBA lottery in year where there's no clear choice for No. 1 pick

CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks came in facing slim odds. They walked away with their biggest victory in years.

By ANDREW SELIGMAN, AP Sports Writer

Former UNC guard Caleb Love declares for 2024 NBA Draft, will maintain college eligibility

Caleb Love declared for the 2024 NBA Draft while keeping the option to return to college for his final year of eligibility.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Duke's Jared McCain, Kyle Filipowski to enter NBA Draft

Duke's Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski have declared for the NBA Draft.

Spatola: Terquavion Smith helped his NBA Draft stock with another year at NC State

Ahead of the NBA Draft, ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola breaks down why NBA teams could get a steal for selecting Terquavion Smith.

Can Dariq Whitehead be an NBA-level shooter?

ESPN analyst Chris Spatola breaks how Duke's Dariq Whitehead's game will translate to the NBA.

Dereck Lively projected as mid-first round pick in 2023 NBA Draft

The NBA Draft is set for Thursday night. Duke's Dereck Lively II is expected to hear his name called.

"WRAL Triangle and Two" - What should the Hornets do in the 2023 NBA Draft?

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss what the Charlotte Hornets should do with the second overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. The Hornets could select Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller. They could also look to trade the pick.

Former NC State guard Jarkel Joiner discusses preparations before 2023 NBA Draft

Former N.C. State guard Jarkel Joiner hopes to hear his name called during the 2023 NBA Draft.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Which player should the Charlotte Hornets select with the second pick of the 2023 NBA Draft?

Victor Wembanyama likely going to get picked by the San Antonio Spurs. The Charlotte Hornets could take Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

San Antonio Spurs Get the No. 1 Pick in the NBA Draft Lottery

The San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA draft lottery on Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick in June's draft and the right to select the most anticipated prospect since LeBron James: the 19-year-old French star Victor Wembanyama.

Sopan Deb, New York Times

Duke's Dereck Lively II declares for NBA Draft

Duke freshman Dereck Lively II has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft.

Dariq Whitehead declares for NBA Draft after one season at Duke

Forward Dariq Whitehead announced on Twitter Wednesday that he would declare for the NBA Draft after a single season at Duke.

Dariq Whitehead will leave Duke, declare for NBA Draft

Forward Dariq Whitehead announced on Twitter Wednesday that he would declare for the NBA Draft after a single season at Duke.

NC State's Terquavion Smith entering NBA Draft

NC State's Terquavion Smith is headed to the NBA after two seasons in Raleigh.

NBA Draft roundup: Moore, Keels round out stellar night for Duke; Seabron signs 2-way deal

Duke tied a program record with four players selected in the first round and five overall during Thursday night's NBA Draft. The post-lottery picks also featured some Triangle-area players of interest.

Giglio: Griffin's shooting could help NBA team right away

A.J. Griffin is a safe bet to be a solid pro. His three-point shooting ability makes him a very intriguing prospect.

Can Duke's Mark Williams be known as more than a traditional big man in the NBA?

Former Duke big man Mark Williams -- known for that big smile and a big presence on the court. But can he be more than a traditional big man?

How does Trevor Keels' game translate to the NBA?

Duke assistant coach Chris Carrawell said Trevor Keels was really torn about staying at Duke or leaving for the NBA Draft.

Giglio & Lea: 'Sky's the limit' for Seabron in the NBA

WRAL's Joe Giglio and Chris Lea believe the potential is there for NC State's Dereon Seabron to excel in the NBA if he lands on a team that is a good fit.

Welter: NBA Draft menu can be overwhelming, keep it simple with Duke's AJ Griffin and Mark Williams

The NBA Draft can be overwhelming. It's like looking at a Cheesecake Factory menu where every dish is mediocre to poor instead of transcendent to peerless. When in doubt take this advice, keep it simple.

Pat Welter

Duke's AJ Griffin and Mark Williams bring defined skillsets to NBA

In an NBA draft full of unknowns two Duke prospects offer skillsets that are almost guaranteed to succeed at the next level.

Will Wendell Moore's experience help or hurt him at the NBA level

Joe Giglio joins Chris Lea to analyze who Wendell Moore could translate to the NBA.

Welter: I don't care what the analytics say, I'm taking Paolo Banchero No.1 in the NBA Draft

The computer might tell you to take Jabari Smith Jr. or Chet Holmgren No. 1 in the NBA Draft, but Duke's Paolo Banchero is a star and that cannot be overlooked.

Pat Welter, WRAL multimedia journalist

The case for Duke's Paolo Banchero to go No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft

Pat Welter lays out the case for Duke's Paolo Banchero to go No. 1 in the NBA draft with some help from Banchero himself and Duke associate head coach Chris Carrawell.

Giglio: How big of a leap can Banchero make from the 3-point line?

Joe Giglio breaks down how Paolo Banchero's game fits into the NBA