Don't pencil the Los Angeles Lakers into the Western Conference play-in tournament just yet. Los Angeles won its second in a row with a 101-99 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Tuesday's showdown at Staples Center.
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While every NBA team wants a star in the draft, most are focused on trying to find value in the second round or undrafted pool.
One of Bleacher Report s best kept secrets from last year, Naji Marshall just signed a multiyear deal with the New Orleans Pelicans after nobody picked him.
These are prospects who are being overlooked for different reasons by various media and scouts Bleacher Report has spoken to.
Day Ron Sharpe (North Carolina, C, Freshman)
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Projected draft range: Nos. 31-45
Going from Montverde Academy to North Carolina, Day Ron Sharpe is hardly a secret by name. But it doesn t sound like there is a ton of excitement regarding his pro potential.
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Scouting and predraft evaluations all but consumed NFL front offices during the last month-plus. But the draft is over, and the focus shifts back to free agency.
There could be a bit of a rush to sign the best remaining unrestricted FAs on the open market. A number of intriguing players are still available on both sides of the ball. Most are of the veteran variety, with some looking for redemption coming off injuries.
Let s take a look at nine of the best and project landing spots based on potential fit. These players were chosen based on factors such as pedigree, recent performance and market demand.
When the New York Jets traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason, it was easy to hand the former USC standout the "bust" label. New York drafted Darnold third overall in 2018 to be the franchise's savior.
2. Detroit Lions: Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina
3. New York Jets: Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon
4. Cincinnati Bengals: Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU
5. Philadelphia Eagles: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
6. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
7. New York Giants: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
8. Carolina Panthers: DeMarvin Leal, DE, Texas A&M
9. Atlanta Falcons: JT Daniels, QB, Georgia
10. Washington Football Team: Kedon Slovis, QB, USC
11. Las Vegas Raiders: Nick Broeker, OT, Ole Miss
12. New York Giants (via Chicago Bears): Logan Brown, OT, Wisconsin
13. Minnesota Vikings: Sheridan Jones, CB, Clemson
14. Arizona Cardinals: Drake Jackson, DT, USC
15. Tennessee Titans: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State