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Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek is co-founder and publisher for Draft Digest and Inside The Thunder for Fan Nation, powered by Sports Illustrated. He has been a sports writer in the Oklahoma City market for five years now, primarily covering the NBA Draft and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Dec 15, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (G) watches on between plays in the first half during a game during a game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
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Trail Blazers Former No. 3 Pick Struggling in Year 2

Portland guard Scoot Henderson has seen some regression in his second season.

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Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears (0) during a men's college Bedlam basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Oklahoma won 80-65.
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NBA Draft: Oklahoma Freshman Continues Draft Rise with Game-Winner 

Jeremiah Fears continued building his NBA Draft case on Wednesday night.

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Dec 14, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Projecting the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

Running another mock draft simulation with the college basketball season in full swing.

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Dec 13, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Utah Jazz Desperately Need Blue Chip Draft Prospect

Fresh off a 37-point loss, one thing is clear regarding the Utah Jazz.

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Dec 5, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) after being fouled during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Spurs’ Stephon Castle Leads Rookie of the Year Race with Edey, McCain Injuries

With injuries abound in the NBA, Stephon Castle will have a chance at Rookie of the Year.

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Dec 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) dunks over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Has Cooled Off

Los Angeles rookie Dalton Knecht has seen a recent rough stretch.

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Dec 14, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) and guard Ace Bailey (4) celebrate after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Dylan Harper Builds No. 1 Case with Buzzer-Beater

The Rutgers five-star has been the most impressive freshman in the country so far.

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Nov 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey warms up before taking on the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
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Memphis Grizzlies Coach Offers Update on Zach Edey

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins gave an update on the team’s rookie.

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Dec 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Lakers: Bronny James Scores 30 for South Bay

Los Angeles rookie Bronny James is finding his groove in South Bay.

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Dec 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) drives to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes center Austin Parks (25) and guard Evan Mahaffey (12) defend during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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NBA Mock Draft: Pelicans Make Surprising Pick at No. 1

In a recent NBA mock draft, New Orleans made a surprising first pick in the form of Rutgers guard Dylan Harper.

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Dec 11, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) shoots a free throw against the Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
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NBA Draft: VJ Edgecombe Settling into Rhythm for Baylor

Baylor hybrid VJ Edgecombe has found success in his return from injury.

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Dec 10, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) drives to the basket against Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (4) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Rutgers Guard Dylan Harper Making Case to be No. 1 Pick

Five-star freshman Dylan Harper again bolstered his draft case on Tuesday night.

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