The New York Knicks were transformed by the addition of Patrick Ewing in 1985 but rumors have swirled about behind-the-scenes dealings.

Another reason why conspiracy theorists say the NBA Draft Lottery is rigged is because the actual drawing of the ping-pong balls is no longer shown on live TV as it was in the past. However, the league invites select media members to attend the ball drawing, which takes place in a separate room in the venue right before the national TV broadcast.

Duke's Cooper Flagg, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, isn't the only promising talent in the 2025 NBA Draft class.

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world at the February 6 NBA trade deadline, sending All-NBA guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a three-team deal, receiving Anthony Davis in return.

The Dallas Mavericks got a much-needed win in Monday night's NBA draft lottery, coming away with the No. 1 pick against long odds. General manager Nico Harrison now has a lifeline to salvage something special out of dealing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and conspiracy theorists have new data points to put up on their corkboards.