There is some shuffling in Kyle Boone's latest draft projections following the deadline for players to withdraw and return to school

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Doubles Down on Favorite NBA Team Growing Up originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton has stood out all postseason long, hitting four game-winning shots and helping punch Indiana's first ticket to the NBA Finals since 2000.

In the latest 2025 NBA mock draft projection, the Philadelphia 76ers select Baylor star VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick.

Allen Iverson turned Reebok into one of the coolest brands around with his iconic signature sneaker line. Now, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is carrying on that legacy. Iverson, who was named NBA MVP in 2001 and made 10 All-Star appearances during his Hall of Fame career,

If the Thunder even the series 1-1, Williams will likely play a big part. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort did enough to secure a Game 1 win, but the rest of the starters struggled. For the 24-year-old, that was 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting.

We're back for another year to draw pro comparisons for ESPN's projected lottery prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, which runs from June 25-26 (8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN). It's often a useful exercise, if done responsibly. Sometimes that's easier said than done, as it's a process that often invites hyperbole.

A primer to explain everything you need to know about wagering Oklahoma City vs. Indiana in the 2025 NBA Finals

Through it all, it appears that Indiana has all of the ingredients to pull off one of the biggest upsets in NBA Finals history.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went with Cason Wallace over Isaiah Hartenstein. That meant Chet Holmgren slid down to his natural center position. The move had its desired results of creating havoc in the perimeter and forcing turnovers at a high rate. The only problem was that they only scored 11 points off the 25 turnovers they created.

Collin Murray-Boyles is projected to be a first-round pick, and the former South Carolina sophomore recently earned one comparison to Al Horford.