Where’s Scoot Going? NIL vs. NBA, & more — HPP S2-E35

Hoops Prospects Podcast (HPP)

The HPP gang returns to discuss the latest comings and goings in college basketball, the impact of both NIL and the NBA’s new CBA, and various questions faced by certain NBA teams, such as the Celtics, the Suns, and the Trail Blazers, as they head toward the NBA Draft.

CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (5:18)

• Impact of the final withdraws from NBA Draft, including Grant Nelson, Zach Edey, & Ryan Kalkbrenner
• Unexpected players lost to the NBA Draft, including Chris Livingston, Azuolas Tubelis, & Chase Audige
• The latest Transfer Portal developments and rumors — Ole Miss and Villanova loading up
• Financial options for college players going pro, under the NBA’s new CBA
  • First-Round Picks
  • Second-Round Picks
  • Two-Way Contracts
  • Exhibit-10 Contracts
  • G-League Contracts
• Other News
  • Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland sign with G League Ignite
  • Point guard Elliot Cadeau (UNC) reclassifies
  • German Jacob Patrick commits to VCU
  • Isiaih Mosley leaves Missouri to turn pro

2. NBA Chat (1:26:21)

• Why didn’t the Celtics fire Joe Mazzulla?
• What should the Celtics do with Jaylen Brown?
• Nick Nurse hired as Sixers’ Head Coach, a good move?
• Frank Vogel taking over as HC for the Suns, who appear likely to part ways with Chris Paul. What’s next for the Suns?
• Thoughts on NBA Finals

3. Mailbag (1:58:11)

• Is Scoot Henderson actually going to Portland?
• Kyrie and LeBron in Dallas??? What are the Mavs really going to do?
• What can the Rockets get for the No. 4 pick?

Chapter

1. College Hoops Notebook (00:05:18)

2. NBA Chat (01:26:21)

3. Mailbag (01:58:11)