Marcin Gortat sick of the ‘s***hole’ the Wizards have dug themselves early this season

Cooper Flagg has reclassified from 2025 to the incoming college class of 2024, which makes him the new favorite to be picked No. 1 in the 2025 NBA draft.

Flagg entered the summer ranked No. 2 in the ESPN 60 for 2025, but dominated throughout June and July and is now widely considered the top prospect regardless of class.

Duke has been considered the favorite to sign Falgg, but UConn, Kansas and Kentucky are also involved.

Flagg will turn 18 in late December of his freshman year of college.

Marcus Smart was all smiles at his first media day with the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart said he’s getting comfortable and already starting to take on a leadership role with his new team.

“It’s been great,” Smart said. “As they told you already, I’ve been talking defense in there with those guys, but you realize right away that this is a group of guys that are hungry. They want to win and are trying to get better. They’re asking me questions; we’re laughing and joking, but we’re excited.”

Memphis is going to lean heavily on Smart while Ja Morant serves his 25-game suspension to begin the year. Smart said he’s ready to take on that leadership role for the Grizzlies by doing what he’s always done.

“Just continue to be me. I’ve never been fake, and anyone who knows me understands that,” Smart said. “By doing that, it allows that genuineness to come out. Figuring out the balance and everything else will work itself out.”