Four players with Illinois ties began their NBA journeys Wednesday night when they heard their names called during the first ...

The Miami Heat selected Kasparas Jakucionis with 20th pick in the NBA draft, making him only the fourth active Lithuanian ...

While projections have fluctuated for Kasparas Jakučionis and Will Riley, one outcome has remained consistent: By the end of ...

With the Heat owing a first-round selection to the Hornets as early as in 2027 and as late as in 2028, that prohibits Miami ...

Yahoo Sports' Draft Live crew reacts to the Washington Wizards acquiring Illinois wing Will Riley at No. 21 in the 2025 NBA ...

The Washington Wizards have selected Will Riley with the No. 21 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Riley was named Big Ten Sixth Man ...

The Washington Wizards doubled down on their desire to invite scoring to their rebuilding situation, scooping up Illinois ...

On a night when most projections saw Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis solidly in the lottery and teammate Will Riley as a ...

The 6-foot-10 Sorber was picked by the reigning NBA champion Thunder, while Riley, a 6-8 small forward, was part of trade ...

On Wednesday night, Winger and Dawkins made another move. They traded the draft rights to 18th pick Walter Clayton Jr. to the ...

The 19-year-old averaged 19.9 points as a freshman and could provide instant offense; rebuilding Wizards also get Illinois ...

Max Muncy hit a grand slam in the sixth and a three-run homer in the seventh to help the Los Angeles Dodgers rally for a 13-7 ...