2019 NBA Draft Lottery: The Zion Williamson Sweepstakes Explained
The New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns have an equal chance to land the coveted top spot in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery.
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The New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns have an equal chance to land the coveted top spot in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery.
Many top prospects in this year's NBA Draft are still alive in the NCAA Tournament. How are they doing, and where do their teams stand?
We've now had a few days to digest the NBA Draft. What teams are the winners and losers?
Instead of moving up in the draft like they did last year, the Bulls stayed put at seventh and got their man in Wendell Carter, Jr.
Here are the best of the best, the top all-time NBA Draft picks in each of the top 30 spots. Will anyone from this year measure up one day?
The 2018 NBA Draft is filled with talent, but who will be selected, when and by what team? And what does their NBA future hold?
The Gonzaga freshman discusses why he chose to enter the draft and his goals for his NBA career.
This year's NBA Draft is stacked with talented prospects like Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and Josh Jackson. Get the important storylines.
The Valparaiso forward discusses his career with the Crusaders and where he sees himself fitting in the NBA.
In this version of Draft Dilemma, we analyze the two "mystery men" of the draft who are sure to be drafted early.
A look at two of the NBA's future stars in Buddy Hield and Jaylen Brown. Everything from their college careers to their on-court skills and potential is analyzed to determine who is the better overall prospect.
Who's the top guard prospect in this year's draft class? Kentucky's Jamal Murray or Providence's Kris Dunn?
We take a look at two of the NBA's future stars in Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram. Everything from their college careers to their on-court skills and potential is analyzed to determine who is the better overall prospect.
Chicago holds the No. 14 and No. 48 picks in the June 23 draft.
As these guys proved, the NBA dream isn't over for the undrafted.
Which teams had us scratching our heads at their selections?
Follow along for the latest news, analysis and updates.
The NBA has grown while the draft has shrunk; is it time for the draft to expand?
There's plenty of trade talk entering Thursday evening's big event.
Temper your expectations for Chicago's No. 22 pick in Thursday night's NBA Draft.
Arkansas PF Bobby Portis has been labeled as a possible draft sleeper, we got his thoughts on the draft process and where he sees his game fitting in the NBA.
Here's a quick look at the top five sleepers for this year's NBA Draft.
UCSB isn't your typical college basketball powerhouse, but Alan Williams isn't your typical draft prospect either. Here's his story, as told by him.
Seven-footers are still highly coveted by NBA teams, but these players have historically been more prone to injury
The NBA Draft is Thursday evening, and Chicago is armed with just one pick -- No. 22 overall.
The Cook County Assistant State's Attorney's Office charged 20-year-old Jabari McGee of Chicago with first-degree murder.
Chicago police said a driver was traveling eastbound on Monroe when he ran a red light and crashed with another vehicle heading northbound on Columbus Drive.
As of Sunday, the search continues for the second boater, identified as 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo, also of Chicago.
The Porsche was last seen traveling westbound on West Thornton Avenue before making a left-hand turn southbound on North Winthrop Avenue.
A strong cold front arrives Monday, bringing a chance for gusty snow showers.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
A bombing video posted by the Trump administration suggests causalities in the campaign may be higher than that. A black and white drone footage released by the administration shows a group of several dozen people gathered in a circle.
The protests came as investors are bracing for the week ahead after stocks plummeted last week. president trump's 10% tariffs are now in effect, with higher reciprocal tariffs set to switch on this week.
Hamas says it will only release the remaining 59 hostages, 24 of whom are believed to be alive, in exchange for the release of more Palestinian prisoners.
After days of rain and deadly tornadoes across parts of the south, the worst of the weather isn't over yet.
Specifically, they tell citizens to be careful about what's on their phones or other electronics.
The Cook County Assistant State's Attorney's Office charged 20-year-old Jabari McGee of Chicago with first-degree murder.
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests were held around the country, taking aim at the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, immigration policies, tariffs, and more.
It's not clear how many people were killed or injured because of the crash.
Former Chicago Sky star Sylvia Fowles and longtime NBA referee and Chicago native Danny Crawford also were selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
Chicago police said a driver was traveling eastbound on Monroe when he ran a red light and crashed with another vehicle heading northbound on Columbus Drive.
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
The New York Red Bulls rallied to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night.
Carson Kelly homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-1 for their fifth consecutive win.
Former Chicago Sky star Sylvia Fowles and longtime NBA referee and Chicago native Danny Crawford also were selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
Kerry Carpenter homered for the third time in two games and Spencer Torkelson had a home run and a double as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2 for their fourth win in five games following an opening three-game skid.
Josh Giddey had 15 points, 19 rebounds and 12 assists for his sixth triple-double of the season.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) said he's working to change state law to improve enforcement when riders are banned from the CTA.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
