The Latest Breaking News from Ausar Thompson

Amen Thompson looks increasingly like the #Rockets frontrunner at No. 4 overall, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo. As the pre-draft period enters its final hours, here’s where things stand.

LOS ANGELES — They're in the gym, at the games, studying film and speaking to league insiders. The writers who cover these NBA teams, the ones picking in the first round, know what teams need. They know who could be available. They know what types of players these executives like…

“There’s a reason why so many within the #Rockets organization are so enamored with him,” @KellyIko writes in The Athletic. “Everything about him oozes potential.”

Is Amen or Ausar Thompson the best fit for the #Rockets in the 2023 NBA draft, and does each make sense in tandem with a James Harden deal? Friday’s @TheLagerLine explores the options.

We factored in scouting, intel, fit and several other factors for these results.

The No.1 pick for the 2023 NBA Draft may be all but settled, but there's still the No.2 spot to be fought for, and there's some extremely talented candidates waiting

This mock draft introduces a few other names that we believe are a bit underrated by consensus projections.

French sensation Victor Wembanyama is a near lock at No. 1, but things get interesting after the first selection.

UConn's Jordan Hawkins is the most notable draft prospect in the Final Four.