Mickey Moniak was supposed to be the next big thing in baseball. The #1 overall pick to the Phillies straight out of high school in the 2016 MLB Draft, the outfielder never turned into the star many expected he would be. After spending time with the Phillies and Angels, he signed with the Rockies right before Opening Day last year. He was oftentimes the lone bright spot in one of the worst seasons in baseball history last year, and now he's building off of his success as the Rockies continue to rebuild.
Hope is back in Memphis. After three long painful years — the suspensions, the injuries, the locker room drama, the 25-57 season — the Memphis Grizzlies walked into the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery tonight and walked out with the third overall pick. I told you what to watch for on lottery night. And when the Sacramento Kings came up at number seven instead of Memphis — that was the signal. We jumped. The rebuild just got real. The full lottery order: Washington Wizards Utah Jazz Memphis Grizzlies 🎰 Chicago Bulls LA Clippers (via Pacers) Brooklyn Nets Sacramento Kings Atlanta Hawks (via Pelicans) Dallas Mavericks Milwaukee Bucks Golden State Warriors OKC Thunder (via Clippers) Miami Heat Charlotte Hornets Memphis also picks 16th and 32nd in this draft. Three picks. No bad contracts. A slew of first round picks from multiple teams. The largest trade exception in NBA history. And the Ja Morant trade still to come. This is not guaranteed to be the next Wembanyama or Cooper Flagg. We need to see summer league. We need to see year one. But that is not the point right now. The point is that Grizzlies fans have something they have not had in two years — a direction. Something to point to and say this is where we are going. Zach Edey. Cedric Coward. Pick three. That is the foundation. Utah badly wants AJ Dybantsa at two. What does Washington do at one? Does Darryn Peterson fall? Does Caleb Wilson fall to Memphis? Does Cameron Boozer end up in a Grizzlies uniform? The next six weeks are going to be the biggest smokescreen season in recent draft memory. And we will be here covering every rumor every move every workout. Happy Mother's Day Grizz Nation. Hug your mother. She might not know why you are so happy today — but you do. 🔔 Subscribe — the next video breaks down every option Memphis has at pick three. 💬 Who do you want Memphis to take? Drop it in the comments right now. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Reaction 00:45 - What The Third Pick Means For Memphis 02:00 - The Full Lottery Order 03:15 - Why This Matters — Hope Is Back 04:30 - What Memphis Has To Build With 05:45 - The Smokescreen Season Begins 06:30 - What Happens At Pick 1 And 2 Determines Memphis 07:15 - Building Around Pick 3, Edey, And Coward 08:00 - Closing & Happy Mother's Day
Catch the latest "nba" discussion as we break down a potential team "reset" centered around a young core. This "basketball" analysis explores trading a star player like KD to a win-now team, discussing potential targets from the "cleveland cavaliers" or other franchises. Tune in for more "nba news" and insights on how teams navigate critical rebuilds.
- 13 Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC) – not deserving - 12 Golden State Warriors – decline in lottery luck; not positioned for No. 1 - 11 Miami Heat – no-tank stance leaves them in no-man’s land - 10 Atlanta Hawks (via NOP or MIL) – front office has maneuvered well; still in mix - 9 Charlotte Hornets – improved with LaMelo Ball return; volatility remains - 8 Dallas Mavericks – fanbase deserved a better bounce-back; injuries affected season - 7 Indiana Pacers – Haliburton absence hurt; bold trade for Zubac shows competing intent - 6 Utah Jazz – bold moves; suspected to have tanked to influence odds; anti-tanking context noted - 5 Chicago Bulls – improved leadership and direction; deserving a hopeful path - 4 Brooklyn Nets – tanking history acknowledged; strong front office and assets merit luck - 3 Memphis Grizzlies – front office competence; turning the page with a rebuild in mind - 2 Sacramento Kings – fanbase deserves a brighter future despite ownership issues - 1 Washington Wizards – new direction under Will Dawkins; two-way talent, winning roadmap, signs of a rebuild turning the corner Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 and stay informed. Visit NHENews.COM for more top headlines.
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January 19 1997 Rip Hamilton Paul Pierce Raef LaFrentz Jacque Vaughn The number one team in the nation, the Kansas Jayhawks, roll into the state of Connecticut at the worst possible time for UCONN. The school was in what was expected to be a rebuilding year, and had just suspended its two leading scorers, Kirk King and Ricky Moore. King would never play for UCONN again. With that being said, the words “roll over” didn’t exist in the lexicon of a team coached by Jim Calhoun. Instead of packing it in and accepting their fate, the UCONN Huskies threw everything they had at the experienced, loaded number one team in the nation. Led by 18 year old freshman Richard Hamilton and Rashmael Jones, UCONN kept it close, despite Paul Pierce, Jacque Vaughn, and Raef LaFrentz’s best efforts. Fans attending at the Hartford Civic Center got their money’s worth.
The NBA Playoffs are heating up, the NFL offseason still has one massive quarterback question, and the NBA Draft Lottery could reshape the league. Nick Ashooh breaks down why the Oklahoma City Thunder look almost unbeatable after taking a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers. OKC beat Los Angeles 125-107 in Game 2, forced 21 Lakers turnovers, turned them into 26 points, and got 48 bench points while Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22. Game 3 now shifts to Los Angeles with LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and the Lakers already facing real pressure. Then, the Eastern Conference picture is suddenly wide open after Boston’s stunning first-round exit. With the Celtics gone and the Knicks, Sixers, Pistons, Cavaliers and others trying to seize control, is there actually a clear favorite left in the East? Plus, Aaron Rodgers is reportedly expected to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers, with no deal finalized yet. Is Pittsburgh making the right move by waiting on Rodgers, or are the Steelers delaying the rebuild they eventually have to face? Nick also gets into why NFL Draft grades mean nothing compared to player development, why rookie minicamps always create false hope, and why landing in the right organization matters just as much as draft position. Finally, the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is Sunday at 3 PM ET, with all 14 lottery teams hoping to land the No. 1 pick. The lottery could have major ripple effects for teams like the Wizards, Nets, Pacers, Clippers, Hawks, Warriors and Thunder. Topics include: Thunder vs Lakers Game 3 LeBron James and the Lakers’ future Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and OKC’s depth The wide-open Eastern Conference Celtics fallout after the Sixers series Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers Why NFL Draft grades are meaningless Rookie development in the NFL 2026 NBA Draft Lottery storylines Wizards, Nets, Pacers, Clippers, Hawks and Thunder lottery stakes Draymond Green and Charles Barkley Follow Nick: Instagram: @nickashooh X: @nickashooh TikTok: @nickashooh Subscribe for more NFL, NBA, sports media, and betting-driven sports conversation. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5896430283718656