The 2019 draft is just weeks away, and teams will be hoping to strike gold by drafting either Zion Williamson or Ja Morant. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis continues to be linked with a blockbuster trade, and a host of stars including Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Kemba Walker are about to hit free agency.
So, with plenty going on around the NBA, here are the biggest news stories and rumors you need to know for May 15th.
Pelicans get No. 1 overall pick
Entering last nights draft lottery, the New Orleans Pelicans had just a 6% chance of being awarded the number one pick. However, luck was on the Pelicans’ side, as the franchise landed their first number one pick since 2012.
After the lottery, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin told reporters.
While Griffin didn’t want to speak about individual players, the Pelicans are expected to use their number one pick on Zion Williamson – the Duke teenager who has earned comparisons to LeBron James.
Terry Rozier appears on ESPN – reveals frustration at his reserve role
Terry Rozier has previously expressed his frustration at playing a reserve role in Boston, and he joined yesterday’s edition of ESPN’s ‘First Take’ to explain his reasoning.
Rozier excelled for the Celtics during the 2018 playoffs, although the presence of Kyrie Irving largely confided him to the bench this season.
Jimmy Butler remains confident that he will land a max deal this summer
Philadelphia acquired Jimmy Butler back in November. The trade sent Dario Saric and Robert Covington to Minnesota, and Butler helped lead the Sixers to a 51-31 record. However, the Sixers suffered a disappointing Game 7 loss to Toronto in the semifinals, and during his exit interview via NBC Sports, Butler offered no guarantees that he will stay in Philadelphia:
During his 55 appearances for the Sixers, Bulter averaged 18.2 points per game, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He is expected to attract interest from the Los Angeles Lakers.
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