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WATCH: Chiefs TE Jared Wiley catches pass at OTAs

Check out this video of fourth-round pick Jared Wiley catching a pass at #Chiefs OTAs this week

The Kansas City Chiefs added a promising tight end prospect to their roster in the 2024 NFL draft when they selected TCU tight end Jared Wiley.

A massive target with sure hands, Wiley should pair well with Travis Kelce in the Chiefs’ new-look offense next season, providing Patrick Mahomes a much-needed safety valve over the middle.

Though he will have to wait a few months to make his regular season debut, Wiley was seen catching a pass at practice this week, giving fans their first look at Kansas City’s newest tight end.

Check out the video that was posted by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account below:

While Wiley won’t be a starter for Kansas City in 2024, his potential to develop into the heir to Kelce’s throne has been a topic of discussion in Chiefs Kingdom since the draft.

For now, fans will have to wait to see if Wiley can live up to the hype.

Sion James transfers to Duke after withdrawing from 2024 NBA draft

Former Tulane guard Sion James has reportedly withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Duke.

Former Tulane guard Sion James has reportedly withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Duke, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

James declared for the draft on April 9 while maintaining his final year of college eligibility. He participated in predraft workouts with the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies before pulling his name from consideration.

The four-star prospect also entered the transfer portal last month after four years with the Green Wave. He was the No. 65 overall player and 11th-ranked shooting guard on the market, according to 247Sports. He signed with the Blue Devils on May 13.

James averaged 14 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals on 38.1% shooting from 3-point range. He registered six 20-point games, including a season-high 28 points and 10 rebounds on March 14 in a loss to North Texas in the American Athletic Conference Tournament.

The 21-year-old emerged as a vocal leader and a workhorse on the court, ranking 13th in the country in minutes per game (36.7). He will provide the Blue Devils with veteran experience and leadership, traits that were commended by head coach Jon Scheyer.

The Blue Devils have the top-ranked class in 2024, led by top-25 prospects Cooper Flagg (No. 1), Khaman Maluach (No. 4) and Isaiah Evans (No. 13). They also add Cameron Sheffield (Rice), Mason Gillis (Purdue) and Maliq Brown (Syracuse) via the transfer portal.

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Former San Diego State star Lamont Butler to withdraw from draft, transfer to Kentucky

Former San Diego State guard Lamont Butler has reportedly withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Kentucky.

Former San Diego State senior Lamont Butler has reportedly withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Kentucky, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Butler declared for the draft on April 5 while maintaining his remaining college eligibility. He also opted to enter the transfer portal after four years with San Diego State and announced on April 27 that he had committed to head coach Mark Pope at Kentucky.

The 21-year-old was the second player since 1997 with at least 1,000 career points, 330 assists, 300 rebounds and 175 steals for the program. He finished ranked fifth in steals (183), 10th in assists (338) and 12th in games (131).

Butler was named the 2024 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 9.3 points, three assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals on 42.1% shooting from the field in 37 games. He also left the program as a three-time all-defensive team selection.

The 6-foot-2 guard will join the inaugural class at Kentucky under Pope. The team also added Ansley Almonor (Fairleigh Dickinson), Kerr Kriisa (West Virginia), Koby Brea (Dayton) and Brandon Garrison (Oklahoma State), among others, via the transfer portal.

Pope signed a five-year contract last month to succeed John Calipari as the Wildcats’ head coach. The contract is reportedly worth $27.5 million, starting at $5 million next season.

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Report: San Francisco junior Jonathan Mogbo to remain in 2024 NBA draft

Mogbo was named to the All-ACC first team this past season after averaging 14.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals.

San Francisco junior Jonathan Mogbo will reportedly remain in the 2024 NBA draft after one season with the Dons, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

Mogbo was named to the All-WCC first team after averaging 14.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals on 63.6% shooting from the field. He ranked 10th in the country in field-goal percentage and was one of 16 players to average a double-double.

The 6-foot-7 forward was named the West Coast Conference Newcomer of the Year. He registered five 20-point games, including a season-high 30 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block on Jan. 4 in a win over Pacific.

Mogbo is rising up draft boards and is projected to be a second-round pick after impressing at the combine in Chicago, Illinois. He averaged 3.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and two steals in two scrimmage games, and had the fifth-fastest three-quarter sprint (3.02 seconds).

The 22-year-old is highly touted as a scorer, given his ability to handle the ball and finish at the rim. He is athletic and projects to be a good rim-roller and lob threat. His size and 7-foot, 2-inch wingspan allow him to rebound and defend multiple positions.

Mogbo has participated in several predraft workouts with teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans. He will likely continue to visit teams, especially those in his draft range.

The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27 in New York City.

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Mountain West Freshman of the Year JT Toppin to transfer to Texas Tech

Former New Mexico freshman JT Toppin has withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Texas Tech.

Former New Mexico freshman JT Toppin has withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Texas Tech University, the program announced on Tuesday.

Toppin declared for the draft last month while maintaining his remaining college eligibility. He also entered the transfer portal on April 30 after one season with the Lobos and was the fifth-ranked power forward on the market, according to 247Sports.

The 6-foot-8 forward participated in the draft combine in Chicago, Illinois, averaging 10.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, one assist and one steal in two scrimmage games. He also worked out with the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs.

Toppin was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Year after averaging 12.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.1 assists on 62.3% shooting from the field. He led all freshmen in the country in field-goal percentage and double-doubles (12).

The four-star prospect chose Texas Tech over programs like Kansas State and Texas, among others. The team also adds Elijah Hawkins (Minnesota), Fede Federiko (Pitt) and Kevin Overton (Drake) via the transfer portal for next season.

The Red Raiders finished third in the Big 12 this past season under first-year head coach Grant McCasland with a 23-11 record. They lost in the first round to NC State.

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Igor Miličić Jr. to withdraw from 2024 NBA draft, transfer to Tennessee

Former Charlotte forward Igor Miličić Jr. has reportedly withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Tennessee.

Former Charlotte forward Igor Miličić Jr. has reportedly withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Tennessee, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Miličić, who entered the transfer portal on March 25, declared for the draft last month while maintaining his final year of college eligibility. He worked out with the Portland Trail Blazers before opting to pull his name from draft consideration.

The four-star prospect was the 37th-ranked center in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports. He signed with Tennessee on May 9 and chose head coach Rick Barnes and the Volunteers over Baylor and Nebraska.

Miličić was named to the All-AAC last season after averaging 12.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks on 37.6% shooting from 3-point range. He registered three 20-point outings, including a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds on March 6 in a win over Rice.

The Croatian began his collegiate career at Virginia before transferring to Charlotte. He played with Orange Academy Ratiopharm of the German Pro B league in the 2020-21 season and has suited up twice for the Polish senior national team.

The Volunteers have the 33rd-ranked recruiting class in 2024. The program signed four-star prospect Bishop Boswell and added Chaz Lanier (North Florida), Felix Okpara (Ohio State) and Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra) via the transfer portal.

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Report: Arkansas’ Trevon Brazile to withdraw from 2024 NBA draft

Former Arkansas junior forward Trevon Brazile will reportedly withdraw from the 2024 NBA draft.

Former Arkansas junior forward Trevon Brazile will reportedly withdraw from the 2024 NBA draft, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.

Brazile declared for the draft on April 8. He recently competed in the draft combine and averaged four points, 1.5 rebounds and one assist in two scrimmage games. He registered the fifth-highest max vertical jump (41 inches). He also worked out with the Detroit Pistons.

The 6-foot-10 forward initially indicated he was committed to remaining in the draft but eventually entered the transfer portal on May 1. He reportedly received feedback from team executives that he should play at least one more season in college.

Brazile averaged 8.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 48.8% shooting from the field in 26 games this past season with the Razorbacks. He scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 19 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks on Nov. 29 in a win over Duke.

The 21-year-old is ranked as the No. 41 prospect in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports. He is expected to be recruited by the top programs in the country after establishing himself as a productive frontcourt player at Arkansas.

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Report: Bronny James to work out with Lakers, Suns before NBA draft

USC freshman Bronny James will reportedly work out with the Lakers and Suns before the 2024 NBA draft.

USC freshman Bronny James will reportedly work out with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns before the 2024 NBA draft, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

James announced on April 5 that he would test the draft and enter the NCAA transfer portal after playing one season with the Trojans. He participated in the draft combine last week in Chicago, Illinois, and his agency pro day on Wednesday in Los Angeles, California.

He measured in at 6 feet, 1 1/2 inches barefoot with a 6-foot, 7 1/4-inch wingspan at the combine and averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, one assist and one steal in two scrimmages. He shot 19-of-25 in the 3-point star drill and registered the sixth-best max vertical (40 1/2 inches).

The 19-year-old confirmed at the combine that he hadn’t yet worked out with any teams. However, he has been invited to at least 10 predraft workouts. He is expected to visit only a limited number of teams, including the Lakers and Suns.

James has been heavily linked to the Lakers because of his father, LeBron James, who previously stated his goal was to be teammates with him before retiring. LeBron has since backed off that statement, while Bronny said it isn’t a goal of his to play with his father.

The Lakers will likely only have their second-round pick (55th). Their first-round pick, No. 17, is expected to convey to New Orleans. Bronny is considered a potential second-round pick and could be available when the Lakers are on the clock at 55.

Meanwhile, the Suns have the 22nd pick in the first round. Bronny is reportedly expected to be in consideration for that pick, though, with over a month to go until June 26-27, teams’ draft boards are still fluid.

Bronny pointed to players such as Jrue Holiday, Davion Mitchell, Marcus Smart and Derrick White as those who best resemble what he brings to the next level. He likes the grit, toughness and defensive intensity they play with nightly.

“These are the players that you have to have on your team because it doesn’t always show up in the box scores, but it always shows up in the winning plays,” LeBron said. “For Bronny to have that mindset of like, ‘Listen, at this point in time in my life and in my game, I know where I stand, but I know how I affect the game. He is just a winning player, and I just love his mindset.”

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Projected second-round pick Payton Sandfort to work out with Warriors

Projected second-round pick Payton Sandfort is among six prospects who will work out with the Warriors on Thursday.

Projected second-round pick Payton Sandfort is among six prospects who will work out with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, according to Jason Dumas of KRON4 News.

Sandfort was named to the All-Big Ten third team after averaging 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists on 37.9% shooting from 3-point range in 34 games. He led the conference in 3-pointers (94) and ranked eighth in scoring.

Joining Sandfort in the workout on Thursday are San Diego State guard Lamont Butler, Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins, Washington State forward Isaac Jones, Kentucky forward Antonio Reeves and Auburn forward Jaylin Williams.

The Warriors have one draft selection this year — the 52nd pick from the Milwaukee Bucks — after their first-round pick was conveyed to the Portland Trail Blazers in the draft lottery. The players visiting on Thursday could be potential targets for the team in the second round.

With just one pick, the Warriors hope to find another player late in the draft who can contribute next season. The team received strong production this season from Trayce Jackson-Davis, who was the 57th pick last year and nearly made the NBA All-Rookie second team.

The organization will continue to bring in prospects for workouts and interviews who could be targeted in the second round or as undrafted free agents.

The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27 in New York City.

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Shams: NC State star DJ Burns Jr. is down 45 pounds ahead of NBA draft

DJ Burns Jr. has reportedly dropped 45 pounds since the conclusion of his season with the Wolfpack.

Former NC State center DJ Burns Jr. told Shams Charania of The Athletic this week that he has dropped 45 pounds since the conclusion of his season with the Wolfpack.

Burns burst onto the national radar after helping lead the Wolfpack to their first ACC Tournament championship since 1987. They became the first double-digit seed (10) to win the tournament after reeling off five wins in as many days.

The group continued its run in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Final Four for the first time since 1983. After a dominant run, Burns seemingly wasted no time and immediately hit the gym to prepare for the 2024 NBA draft.

He is seeing the fruits of his labor.

“He was listed at 275 pounds when he finished the season in college,” Charania said Wednesday on FanDuel TV. “I saw him at the pro day yesterday. He looked totally different. I talked to him afterward. DJ Burns told me he lost 45 pounds in the last 6 1/2 weeks. He said he is doing cardio workouts at 5 a.m.”

Burns was voted the ACC Tournament MVP and to the 2024 NCAA Tournament all-region team after averaging 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists on 62.5% shooting from the field. He erupted for a season-high 29 points in a win over Duke in the Elite Eight.

The fifth-year senior proved dominant during their run with his size and ability to bully opponents in the paint. His performance on the court and his outgoing personality quickly made him and the Wolfpack fan favorites around the country.

Burns isn’t projected to be drafted, but he will have the opportunity to showcase himself in team workouts and interviews after his agency pro day. He appears to be off to a good start following his weight loss.

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