2025 NBA Mock Draft 1.0
On June 25 and 26, the NBA will hold its annual draft (held over two days), pulling from an incredible domestic and global talent pool. As prospects continue to play, how do they rank as potential draft prospects? Ten Sports Business Classroom alumni (Elias Eldridge, Diego Torres, Gabriel Mendez, Max Rosenberg, Brandon Heimsoth, Anirudh Kantareddy, Nicholas Brack, Vinay Shah, Richie Martin and Mohamed Farih) have mocked the first round based on the early information in March. The ranking is based on an average of each SBC scout's selections. Future mocks will be more of a collaborative effort. Click through each player for a scouting report (check back as the library grows leading up to the draft). Also, look for future mocks as March Madness bleeds into April. Team needs and draft order will be considered after the draft lottery on May 12. # Player Position Age* Frame [Read More]
Lessons from the Danny Green, De’Anthony Melton Trade
Of the many deals executed around the NBA Draft, the De'Anthony Melton/Danny Green swap between the Memphis Grizzlies and [Read More]
Why Do NBA Trades Leak First to the Media?
Two NBA trades leaked over the past week, but neither is official. It's worth asking, "Why?" Per Adrian Wojnarowski [Read More]
Sports Business Classroom Announces Partnership with the EuroLeague Players Association
Sports Business Classroom is excited to announce a new partnership with the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA). The first phase [Read More]
How Teams Get Around the Stepien Rule
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What Exhibits Comprise an NBA Contract?
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Katie Heindl, NBA Writer and Podcast Host, Speaking at 2022 Business of Basketball Immersive Experience in Las Vegas
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Players with Pending Options Before July Free Agency
Projecting the 2022-23 free-agent market can be challenging with an uncertain player pool. Several have player or team options [Read More]
Eric Pincus Joins the Jim Rome Show to Talk Playoff Basketball
Eric Pincus, Salary Cap Strategist & Writer for Bleacher Report / Writer & Instructor for Sports Business Classroom, joined [Read More]
Current NBA Trade Exceptions
A vital tool within the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement is the trade exception. While it come in many flavors, [Read More]