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I guess if you stray away from Green or Suggs it gets murky between Barnes and Kuminga.. considering you already have OG and Siakam
Other than that there's nothing really to distinguish at that spot
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Okc & the Warriors got ****** the hardest.
Wouldn’t let Wood stop me from taking Mobley.
Sucks for the Cavs because Mobley would’ve been nice for them.
Wouldn’t let Wood stop me from taking Mobley.
Sucks for the Cavs because Mobley would’ve been nice for them.
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I've seen you planting your flag in the ground with this class and Cade
We'll keep tabs on this
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Osh don’t like any player ever.
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Cade could become the next MVP level super star for all I know.
Im saying I literally do not know.
I'd take Cade #1 his floor is the highest,
but he has more holes in his game than the typical lock #1 pick.
Im saying I literally do not know.
I'd take Cade #1 his floor is the highest,
but he has more holes in his game than the typical lock #1 pick.
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Pistons now have Cade, Grant and Plumlee aka American Ben Simmons
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Orlando def got ******. They had the highest odds to land a top 4 pick
#5 can def be seen as a "drop off" missing on those guards and Mobley
#5 can def be seen as a "drop off" missing on those guards and Mobley
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Ain’t even have to watch to know Orlando would be locked in at like #5 
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Cade plays the most valuable position, and projects to be the most valuable player type...
im just saying the holes look bigger than the reputation suggests.
im just saying the holes look bigger than the reputation suggests.
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The few games I watched Cade played, I didn't see that #1 potential.
But again, i saw like 3 games.
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not much of a college ball watcher how good is Cade?
comps?
comps?
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Point guard version of Black Paul George x White Gordon Hayward
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That's fair. I think it's possible that he's the consensus #1 pick while also not being flawless.
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Big wing shotmaker, so-so passer, good not great athlete. My comp is Joe Johnson.
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rockets can play Christian Wood and Mobley together.
I’m leaning towards Jalen green. Ship John wall out and let KPJ/green be our starting backcourt moving forward
I’m leaning towards Jalen green. Ship John wall out and let KPJ/green be our starting backcourt moving forward
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I wouldn't not draft Mobley because I have Wood, but I feel like I'd rather have the guy with the best scoring upside in Green.
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Green's bag x Porter's bag... sheesh
Still think they'll need a point guard directing things though
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Cade has great court vision
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Do you cash out Allen or draft Mobley if he falls to 3?
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2021 NBA mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks after the lottery
The NBA's draft lottery is complete, and we now know the Detroit Pistons will have the first overall pick. It will be the first time since 1970 that they are picking No. 1. Further down in the lottery, the Houston Rockets landed at No. 2 and thus avoided relaying their pick to Oklahoma City. Cleveland moved up, once again, this time from No. 5 to No. 3, while the Raptors got a big boost moving up three slots to the No. 4 pick.
Things could change a lot in the month left before the 2021 NBA draft, with all but four teams now entirely focused on the offseason. Using our latest intel and scouting, here's how we currently have things projected for all 60 picks.
1. Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham
Oklahoma State
PG
Age: 19.6
The Pistons would surely be thrilled to add Cunningham, who is viewed by most teams as the consensus top prospect in the draft thanks to his outstanding combination of size, shooting prowess, court vision and two-way versatility. He's a strong fit with last year's top-10 pick, Killian Hayes, and will bring the type of national relevance and star power the team has lacked for much of the past decade.
2. Houston Rockets
Jalen Green
G League Ignite
SG
Age: 19.2
The Rockets are still early in their rebuilding process and will likely look to target the most talented prospect regardless of fit. Green is the most explosive player in the draft who also possesses elite scoring instincts, and has the type of superstar upside the franchise lacks, making him an exciting prospect to build around long-term.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley
USC
C
Age: 19.9
The Cavs are fairly well stocked in the backcourt and will surely be happy to add the most talented big man in the draft to anchor their defense and give them intriguing offensive versatility to build around long-term. Mobley's mobility, perimeter skill and defensive versatility give him All-Star potential, and his selfless style of play will make him easy to integrate into many different lineup configurations -- including those with young big man Jarrett Allen -- as his lanky frame fills out.
4. Toronto Raptors
Jalen Suggs
Gonzaga
PG/SG
Age: 19.9
The Raptors would surely be thrilled to see Suggs, a strong candidate for many teams picking in the top three, fall to them. His defensive versatility, competitiveness and transition-scoring prowess would fit in very well with what the team already has in place on the court and give them a potential star to build around in the backcourt as the Kyle Lowry era likely comes to an end.
5. Orlando Magic
Jonathan Kuminga
G League Ignite
SF/PF
Age: 18.6
In what's considered by many to be a five-player draft, the Magic will surely be happy to add a big wing like Kuminga who can defend multiple positions and offer explosive ability and shot creation from the forward positions. Kuminga has one of the highest upsides of any prospect in the draft and is a strong positional fit here playing alongside Jonathan Isaac and Chuma Okeke.
6. Oklahoma City Thunder
Scottie Barnes
Florida State
SF/PF
Age: 19.8
Oklahoma City will likely be disappointed to go from the possibility of having two top-five picks to just the No. 6 pick when the dust settles. Still, they have plenty of future picks to use in a trade if they want to attempt to move up if they indeed had their heart set on someone in the top three. Barnes is still a solid player at No. 6, offering the type of defensive versatility, playmaking ability, toughness and winning character the franchise is looking for. Barnes will have a long rope to experiment with expanding his offensive abilities on a team with significant player development resources which is seemingly in no rush to win games.
7. Golden State Warriors (from Minnesota)
Davion Mitchell
Baylor
PG
Age: 22.6
The Warriors elected to select James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball last year with the short-term goal of maximizing their championship window, and with Stephen Curry a year closer to free agency, they might feel pressure to again take the player they feel helps them get closer to their glory days. Mitchell is one of the best in the draft on defense, an area in which the Warriors fell off markedly this past season, while also possessing strong playmaking and shot-making instincts that should allow him to operate in a variety of lineup configurations alongside their existing core.
8. Orlando Magic (from Chicago)
Keon Johnson
Tennessee
SG
19.1
The Magic struggled with wing depth all season long and can afford to take a home run swing on a high-upside prospect like Johnson, who brings the type of playmaking and two-way versatility that is very hard to find in an-ultra athletic young shooting. Johnson is a tenacious defender who showed enough promising glimpses of passing and shot-making to suggest outstanding things to come for a team that is willing to be patient with his development.
9. Sacramento Kings
Franz Wagner
Michigan
SF
19.8
The worst defensive team in the NBA could be attracted to the versatility, intensity and instincts offered by Wagner. He is one of the best off-ball defenders in the draft and also brings promising passing and shooting indicators that suggest a very high floor as the type of two-way, role-playing combo forward every team desires.
10. New Orleans Pelicans
Corey Kispert
Gonzaga
SF
22.3
New Orleans had a disappointing season defensively and hasn't been able to surround Zion Williamson with enough shooting to adequately space the floor. Kispert is one of the best shooters in the draft, and looks ready to make an immediate impact with his size, skill and experience.
11. Charlotte Hornets
Isaiah Jackson
Kentucky
PF/C
Age: 19.3
The Hornets will likely be in the market for a starting-caliber center to build around long term, and Jackson could very well pique their interest. Jackson is an elite shot-blocker who dropped strong glimpses of offensive potential, which gives him significant upside.
12. San Antonio Spurs
Jalen Johnson
Duke
SF/PF
Age: 19.4
The Spurs will likely be in the market for frontcourt help and can afford to take a home run swing on a high-upside prospect like Johnson. He is a 6-foot-9 forward with guard skills who brings the type of playmaking and defensive versatility that is very hard. He'd be a strong fit alongside the likes of Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell, while also having the potential to see time as a small-ball center, like he did at Duke.
13. Indiana Pacers
Josh Giddey
Adelaide
PG
Age: 18.6
A big, multipositional backcourt player who can play both with and behind starting guards Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert would likely go a long way in shoring up Indiana's depth chart. Giddey is one of the best passers in the draft and offers outstanding versatility as a 6-foot-9 guard who can operate on or off the ball.
14. Golden State Warriors
James Bouknight
Connecticut
SG
Age: 20.6
Every NBA team is looking to add the type of shot-creation and shot-making prowess Bouknight offers, who has ample versatility to play in a variety of different lineup configurations. Bouknight's scoring instincts, ability to hit difficult shots off the dribble and long-term potential could be very attractive at this stage of the draft.
15. Washington Wizards
Usman Garuba
Real Madrid
PF
Age: 19.1
The fastest-paced team in the NBA, the Wizards made significant progress defensively this season but still could stand to improve on that end of the floor. Garuba is one of the most intense and versatile defenders in this draft class and capable of playing either big man spot, making him a strong fit with Washington.
16. Boston Celtics
Alperen Sengun
Besiktas
PF/C
Age: 18.8
The Thunder could stand to add some beef to their frontcourt, as they are a little wing heavy at the moment. Sengun is one of the most productive players in the draft, and his old-school style of play could be a strong fit alongside their existing core.
17. Memphis Grizzlies
Kai Jones
Texas
PF
Age: 20.3
One of the deepest teams in the NBA, the Grizzlies could stand to add some versatility in the frontcourt to shore up their depth in an attempt to establish themselves as contenders in the Western Conference. Jones is a versatile defender who showed some promise as a floor spacer to complement his rim-running, offensive rebounding and finishing prowess, giving him plenty of upside to grow into long term.
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami)
Moses Moody
Arkansas
SG
Age: 18.9
The Thunder could look to bolster their wing depth with as many floor-spacing, multipositional defenders as they can find. Moody is an ideal 3-and-D prospect who happens to be one of the youngest players in the draft, having yet to turn 19.
19. New York Knicks
Jared Butler
Baylor
PG/SG
Age: 20.7
One of the deeper teams in the NBA, the Knicks could look to bolster their backcourt with Butler, who can play on or off the ball and whose readiness could be very attractive at this stage of the draft. He is a capable ball handler, shooter and defender and showed he already knows how to play an efficient role alongside other good players en route to winning a national championship while earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the NCAA tournament.
20. Atlanta Hawks
Tre Mann
Florida
PG
Age: 20.2
Finding a combo guard who can play on or off the ball and complement star point guard Trae Young could very well be a priority for the Hawks. Mann is a promising pick-and-roll ball handler whose size and 40% 3-point shooting will allow him to play in a variety of lineup configurations.
21. New York Knicks (from Dallas)
Sharife Cooper
Auburn
PG
Age: 19.9
While it remains to be seen how much of an appetite the Knicks will have for adding two first-round picks to their already crowded rotation, if they do keep the pick, they can afford to take a swing on whichever prospect they deem to have the highest long-term upside regardless of positional fit. There's a strong case to be made for Cooper as the most talented player available at No. 23. He's an elite ball handler and passer who is an absolute wizard operating out of pick-and-roll thanks to his terrific burst, creativity and feel for the game.
22. Los Angeles Lakers
Chris Duarte
Oregon
SG
Age: 23.9
With much of the Lakers' backcourt depth on the verge of entering free agency, it makes sense to look to an experienced player like Duarte. He is one of the oldest players projected to be drafted and looks like a plug-and-play fit thanks to his strong perimeter shooting, passing and defensive playmaking instincts.
23. Houston Rockets (from Portland)
Ziaire Williams
Stanford
SG/SF
Age: 19.6
Williams came into last season projected much higher than this. There's still a strong case to be made that the tall, shot-making small forward has plenty of upside to tap into, making him an interesting option to consider in the 20s.
24. Houston Rockets (from Milwaukee)
Cameron Thomas
LSU
SG
Age: 19.5
The Rockets have plenty of minutes available in the backcourt, where the team rotated through multiple players in a dismal season. Thomas is one of the best scorers in the draft and will likely need very little time to acclimate himself offensively thanks to the instincts he brings on that end of the floor.
25. LA Clippers
Trey Murphy III
Virginia
SG/SF
21.0
Murphy has been steadily rising in the pre-draft process and looks to be firmly in the first round at this point. He can play in a variety of different lineup combinations.
26. Denver Nuggets
Ayo Dosunmu
Illinois
SG
Age: 21.3
Adding quality wing depth should be a priority for the Nuggets, who will likely be without Jamal Murray next season and will see several rotation players enter free agency. Dosunmu was one of the best players in the college game and looks like an easy fit in the NBA game as a versatile 3-and-D guard with strong competitive traits. He can defend multiple positions and has strong role-playing potential operating alongside stars.
27. Brooklyn Nets
Charles Bassey
Western Kentucky
C
Age: 20.5
The Nets might look to add depth at center with a player they can develop into a long-term contributor. Bassey's versatility as a shot-blocking, pick-and-roll finishing, floor-spacing big man is intriguing, and he has the strength and experience to help a team sooner rather than later.
28. Philadelphia 76ers
Max Abmas
Oral Roberts
PG
Age: 20.1
Abmas would represent another step in adding more scoring options to the 76ers' rotation. He ranked as the most efficient half-court scorer in college basketball, largely thanks to his ability to make difficult shots from beyond the arc operating out of pick-and-roll. His range, savvy and speed should also allow him to see time playing off the ball.
29. Phoenix Suns
Jaden Springer
Tennessee
PG/SG
Age: 18.6
With much of the Suns' backcourt depth entering free agency, it could make sense for Phoenix to swing for the fences in selecting Springer. The Tennessee guard is both one of the youngest players in this draft class and one of its best perimeter defenders. He is a strong, instinctual scorer whose ability to get out in transition and into the lane with his powerful first step should help him carve out a role as his perimeter shooting and decision-making continue to evolve.
30. Utah Jazz
Miles McBride
West Virginia
PG
20.5
Coming off a phenomenal regular season, the Jazz may look to add backcourt depth after coming up short in the playoffs due to injuries. McBride is a tough-minded, multi-positional defender with good shooting indicators and plenty of upside to grow into long-term. He'll fit the Jazz culture and is the type of player who should be comfortable playing off stars.
Second round
31. Bucks (from Rockets)
Day'Ron Sharpe | North Carolina | C | Age: 19.6
32. Knicks (from Pistons)
Marcus Bagley | Arizona St | SF/PF | Age: 19.6
33. Magic
JT Thor | Auburn | PF | Age: 18.8
34. Thunder
Josh Primo | Alabama | SG | Age: 18.4
35. Pelicans (from Cavaliers)
Josh Christopher | Arizona St | SG | Age: 19.5
36. Thunder (from Timberwolves)
B.J. Boston | Kentucky | SG | Age: 19.5
37. Pistons (from Raptors)
Daishen Nix | G-League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 19.3
38. Bulls (from Pelicans)
Roko Prkacin | Cibona Zagreb | PF | Age: 18.5
39. Kings
Juhann Begarin | Paris | SG | Age: 18.8
40. Pelicans (from Bulls)
Filip Petrusev | Mega Bemax | PF/C | Age: 21.1
41. Spurs
Austin Reaves | Oklahoma | PG/SG | Age: 23.0
42. Pistons (from Hornets)
Greg Brown | Texas | PF | Age: 19.8
43. Pelicans (from Wizards)
Aaron Henry | Michigan St | SG | Age: 21.8
44. Nets (from Pacers)
Terrence Shannon | Texas Tech | SG/SF | Age: 20.8
45. Celtics
Rokas Jokubaitis | Zalgiris | PG | Age: 20.5
46. Raptors (from Grizzlies)
Ariel Hukporti | Nevezis | C | Age: 19.1
47. Raptors (from Warriors)
Matthew Hurt | Duke | PF | Age: 21.1
48. Hawks (from Heat)
Kessler Edwards | Pepperdine | SF/PF | Age: 20.8
49. Nets (from Hawks)
Herbert Jones | Alabama | SF | Age: 22.7
50. 76ers (from Knicks)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Villanova | PF | Age: 20.6
51. Grizzlies (from Trail Blazers)
Johnny Juzang | UCLA | SF | Age: 20.2
52. Pistons (from Lakers)
Isaiah Todd | G-League Ignite | PF | Age: 19.6
53. Pelicans (from Mavericks)
Luka Garza | Iowa | C | Age: 22.4
54. Pacers (from Bucks)
Sandro Mamukelashvili | Seton Hall | PF/C | Age: 22.0
55. Thunder (from Nuggets)
DJ Steward | Duke | PG | Age: 19.7
56. Hornets (from Clippers)
Joel Ayayi | Gonzaga | PG/SG | Age: 21.2
57. Hornets (from Nets)
Isaiah Livers | Michigan | SF/PF | Age: 22.9
58. Knicks (from 76ers)
Aaron Wiggins | Maryland | SG/SF | Age: 22.4
59. Nets (from Suns)
Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | SG/SF | Age: 21.1
60. Pacers (from Jazz)
Raiquan Gray | Florida St | PF | Age: 21.9
2021 NBA mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks after the lottery
The NBA's draft lottery is complete, and we now know the Detroit Pistons will have the first overall pick. It will be the first time since 1970 that they are picking No. 1. Further down in the lottery, the Houston Rockets landed at No. 2 and thus avoided relaying their pick to Oklahoma City. Cleveland moved up, once again, this time from No. 5 to No. 3, while the Raptors got a big boost moving up three slots to the No. 4 pick.
Things could change a lot in the month left before the 2021 NBA draft, with all but four teams now entirely focused on the offseason. Using our latest intel and scouting, here's how we currently have things projected for all 60 picks.
1. Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham
Oklahoma State
PG
Age: 19.6
The Pistons would surely be thrilled to add Cunningham, who is viewed by most teams as the consensus top prospect in the draft thanks to his outstanding combination of size, shooting prowess, court vision and two-way versatility. He's a strong fit with last year's top-10 pick, Killian Hayes, and will bring the type of national relevance and star power the team has lacked for much of the past decade.
2. Houston Rockets
Jalen Green
G League Ignite
SG
Age: 19.2
The Rockets are still early in their rebuilding process and will likely look to target the most talented prospect regardless of fit. Green is the most explosive player in the draft who also possesses elite scoring instincts, and has the type of superstar upside the franchise lacks, making him an exciting prospect to build around long-term.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley
USC
C
Age: 19.9
The Cavs are fairly well stocked in the backcourt and will surely be happy to add the most talented big man in the draft to anchor their defense and give them intriguing offensive versatility to build around long-term. Mobley's mobility, perimeter skill and defensive versatility give him All-Star potential, and his selfless style of play will make him easy to integrate into many different lineup configurations -- including those with young big man Jarrett Allen -- as his lanky frame fills out.
4. Toronto Raptors
Jalen Suggs
Gonzaga
PG/SG
Age: 19.9
The Raptors would surely be thrilled to see Suggs, a strong candidate for many teams picking in the top three, fall to them. His defensive versatility, competitiveness and transition-scoring prowess would fit in very well with what the team already has in place on the court and give them a potential star to build around in the backcourt as the Kyle Lowry era likely comes to an end.
5. Orlando Magic
Jonathan Kuminga
G League Ignite
SF/PF
Age: 18.6
In what's considered by many to be a five-player draft, the Magic will surely be happy to add a big wing like Kuminga who can defend multiple positions and offer explosive ability and shot creation from the forward positions. Kuminga has one of the highest upsides of any prospect in the draft and is a strong positional fit here playing alongside Jonathan Isaac and Chuma Okeke.
6. Oklahoma City Thunder
Scottie Barnes
Florida State
SF/PF
Age: 19.8
Oklahoma City will likely be disappointed to go from the possibility of having two top-five picks to just the No. 6 pick when the dust settles. Still, they have plenty of future picks to use in a trade if they want to attempt to move up if they indeed had their heart set on someone in the top three. Barnes is still a solid player at No. 6, offering the type of defensive versatility, playmaking ability, toughness and winning character the franchise is looking for. Barnes will have a long rope to experiment with expanding his offensive abilities on a team with significant player development resources which is seemingly in no rush to win games.
7. Golden State Warriors (from Minnesota)
Davion Mitchell
Baylor
PG
Age: 22.6
The Warriors elected to select James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball last year with the short-term goal of maximizing their championship window, and with Stephen Curry a year closer to free agency, they might feel pressure to again take the player they feel helps them get closer to their glory days. Mitchell is one of the best in the draft on defense, an area in which the Warriors fell off markedly this past season, while also possessing strong playmaking and shot-making instincts that should allow him to operate in a variety of lineup configurations alongside their existing core.
8. Orlando Magic (from Chicago)
Keon Johnson
Tennessee
SG
19.1
The Magic struggled with wing depth all season long and can afford to take a home run swing on a high-upside prospect like Johnson, who brings the type of playmaking and two-way versatility that is very hard to find in an-ultra athletic young shooting. Johnson is a tenacious defender who showed enough promising glimpses of passing and shot-making to suggest outstanding things to come for a team that is willing to be patient with his development.
9. Sacramento Kings
Franz Wagner
Michigan
SF
19.8
The worst defensive team in the NBA could be attracted to the versatility, intensity and instincts offered by Wagner. He is one of the best off-ball defenders in the draft and also brings promising passing and shooting indicators that suggest a very high floor as the type of two-way, role-playing combo forward every team desires.
10. New Orleans Pelicans
Corey Kispert
Gonzaga
SF
22.3
New Orleans had a disappointing season defensively and hasn't been able to surround Zion Williamson with enough shooting to adequately space the floor. Kispert is one of the best shooters in the draft, and looks ready to make an immediate impact with his size, skill and experience.
11. Charlotte Hornets
Isaiah Jackson
Kentucky
PF/C
Age: 19.3
The Hornets will likely be in the market for a starting-caliber center to build around long term, and Jackson could very well pique their interest. Jackson is an elite shot-blocker who dropped strong glimpses of offensive potential, which gives him significant upside.
12. San Antonio Spurs
Jalen Johnson
Duke
SF/PF
Age: 19.4
The Spurs will likely be in the market for frontcourt help and can afford to take a home run swing on a high-upside prospect like Johnson. He is a 6-foot-9 forward with guard skills who brings the type of playmaking and defensive versatility that is very hard. He'd be a strong fit alongside the likes of Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell, while also having the potential to see time as a small-ball center, like he did at Duke.
13. Indiana Pacers
Josh Giddey
Adelaide
PG
Age: 18.6
A big, multipositional backcourt player who can play both with and behind starting guards Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert would likely go a long way in shoring up Indiana's depth chart. Giddey is one of the best passers in the draft and offers outstanding versatility as a 6-foot-9 guard who can operate on or off the ball.
14. Golden State Warriors
James Bouknight
Connecticut
SG
Age: 20.6
Every NBA team is looking to add the type of shot-creation and shot-making prowess Bouknight offers, who has ample versatility to play in a variety of different lineup configurations. Bouknight's scoring instincts, ability to hit difficult shots off the dribble and long-term potential could be very attractive at this stage of the draft.
15. Washington Wizards
Usman Garuba
Real Madrid
PF
Age: 19.1
The fastest-paced team in the NBA, the Wizards made significant progress defensively this season but still could stand to improve on that end of the floor. Garuba is one of the most intense and versatile defenders in this draft class and capable of playing either big man spot, making him a strong fit with Washington.
16. Boston Celtics
Alperen Sengun
Besiktas
PF/C
Age: 18.8
The Thunder could stand to add some beef to their frontcourt, as they are a little wing heavy at the moment. Sengun is one of the most productive players in the draft, and his old-school style of play could be a strong fit alongside their existing core.
17. Memphis Grizzlies
Kai Jones
Texas
PF
Age: 20.3
One of the deepest teams in the NBA, the Grizzlies could stand to add some versatility in the frontcourt to shore up their depth in an attempt to establish themselves as contenders in the Western Conference. Jones is a versatile defender who showed some promise as a floor spacer to complement his rim-running, offensive rebounding and finishing prowess, giving him plenty of upside to grow into long term.
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami)
Moses Moody
Arkansas
SG
Age: 18.9
The Thunder could look to bolster their wing depth with as many floor-spacing, multipositional defenders as they can find. Moody is an ideal 3-and-D prospect who happens to be one of the youngest players in the draft, having yet to turn 19.
19. New York Knicks
Jared Butler
Baylor
PG/SG
Age: 20.7
One of the deeper teams in the NBA, the Knicks could look to bolster their backcourt with Butler, who can play on or off the ball and whose readiness could be very attractive at this stage of the draft. He is a capable ball handler, shooter and defender and showed he already knows how to play an efficient role alongside other good players en route to winning a national championship while earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the NCAA tournament.
20. Atlanta Hawks
Tre Mann
Florida
PG
Age: 20.2
Finding a combo guard who can play on or off the ball and complement star point guard Trae Young could very well be a priority for the Hawks. Mann is a promising pick-and-roll ball handler whose size and 40% 3-point shooting will allow him to play in a variety of lineup configurations.
21. New York Knicks (from Dallas)
Sharife Cooper
Auburn
PG
Age: 19.9
While it remains to be seen how much of an appetite the Knicks will have for adding two first-round picks to their already crowded rotation, if they do keep the pick, they can afford to take a swing on whichever prospect they deem to have the highest long-term upside regardless of positional fit. There's a strong case to be made for Cooper as the most talented player available at No. 23. He's an elite ball handler and passer who is an absolute wizard operating out of pick-and-roll thanks to his terrific burst, creativity and feel for the game.
22. Los Angeles Lakers
Chris Duarte
Oregon
SG
Age: 23.9
With much of the Lakers' backcourt depth on the verge of entering free agency, it makes sense to look to an experienced player like Duarte. He is one of the oldest players projected to be drafted and looks like a plug-and-play fit thanks to his strong perimeter shooting, passing and defensive playmaking instincts.
23. Houston Rockets (from Portland)
Ziaire Williams
Stanford
SG/SF
Age: 19.6
Williams came into last season projected much higher than this. There's still a strong case to be made that the tall, shot-making small forward has plenty of upside to tap into, making him an interesting option to consider in the 20s.
24. Houston Rockets (from Milwaukee)
Cameron Thomas
LSU
SG
Age: 19.5
The Rockets have plenty of minutes available in the backcourt, where the team rotated through multiple players in a dismal season. Thomas is one of the best scorers in the draft and will likely need very little time to acclimate himself offensively thanks to the instincts he brings on that end of the floor.
25. LA Clippers
Trey Murphy III
Virginia
SG/SF
21.0
Murphy has been steadily rising in the pre-draft process and looks to be firmly in the first round at this point. He can play in a variety of different lineup combinations.
26. Denver Nuggets
Ayo Dosunmu
Illinois
SG
Age: 21.3
Adding quality wing depth should be a priority for the Nuggets, who will likely be without Jamal Murray next season and will see several rotation players enter free agency. Dosunmu was one of the best players in the college game and looks like an easy fit in the NBA game as a versatile 3-and-D guard with strong competitive traits. He can defend multiple positions and has strong role-playing potential operating alongside stars.
27. Brooklyn Nets
Charles Bassey
Western Kentucky
C
Age: 20.5
The Nets might look to add depth at center with a player they can develop into a long-term contributor. Bassey's versatility as a shot-blocking, pick-and-roll finishing, floor-spacing big man is intriguing, and he has the strength and experience to help a team sooner rather than later.
28. Philadelphia 76ers
Max Abmas
Oral Roberts
PG
Age: 20.1
Abmas would represent another step in adding more scoring options to the 76ers' rotation. He ranked as the most efficient half-court scorer in college basketball, largely thanks to his ability to make difficult shots from beyond the arc operating out of pick-and-roll. His range, savvy and speed should also allow him to see time playing off the ball.
29. Phoenix Suns
Jaden Springer
Tennessee
PG/SG
Age: 18.6
With much of the Suns' backcourt depth entering free agency, it could make sense for Phoenix to swing for the fences in selecting Springer. The Tennessee guard is both one of the youngest players in this draft class and one of its best perimeter defenders. He is a strong, instinctual scorer whose ability to get out in transition and into the lane with his powerful first step should help him carve out a role as his perimeter shooting and decision-making continue to evolve.
30. Utah Jazz
Miles McBride
West Virginia
PG
20.5
Coming off a phenomenal regular season, the Jazz may look to add backcourt depth after coming up short in the playoffs due to injuries. McBride is a tough-minded, multi-positional defender with good shooting indicators and plenty of upside to grow into long-term. He'll fit the Jazz culture and is the type of player who should be comfortable playing off stars.
Second round
31. Bucks (from Rockets)
Day'Ron Sharpe | North Carolina | C | Age: 19.6
32. Knicks (from Pistons)
Marcus Bagley | Arizona St | SF/PF | Age: 19.6
33. Magic
JT Thor | Auburn | PF | Age: 18.8
34. Thunder
Josh Primo | Alabama | SG | Age: 18.4
35. Pelicans (from Cavaliers)
Josh Christopher | Arizona St | SG | Age: 19.5
36. Thunder (from Timberwolves)
B.J. Boston | Kentucky | SG | Age: 19.5
37. Pistons (from Raptors)
Daishen Nix | G-League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 19.3
38. Bulls (from Pelicans)
Roko Prkacin | Cibona Zagreb | PF | Age: 18.5
39. Kings
Juhann Begarin | Paris | SG | Age: 18.8
40. Pelicans (from Bulls)
Filip Petrusev | Mega Bemax | PF/C | Age: 21.1
41. Spurs
Austin Reaves | Oklahoma | PG/SG | Age: 23.0
42. Pistons (from Hornets)
Greg Brown | Texas | PF | Age: 19.8
43. Pelicans (from Wizards)
Aaron Henry | Michigan St | SG | Age: 21.8
44. Nets (from Pacers)
Terrence Shannon | Texas Tech | SG/SF | Age: 20.8
45. Celtics
Rokas Jokubaitis | Zalgiris | PG | Age: 20.5
46. Raptors (from Grizzlies)
Ariel Hukporti | Nevezis | C | Age: 19.1
47. Raptors (from Warriors)
Matthew Hurt | Duke | PF | Age: 21.1
48. Hawks (from Heat)
Kessler Edwards | Pepperdine | SF/PF | Age: 20.8
49. Nets (from Hawks)
Herbert Jones | Alabama | SF | Age: 22.7
50. 76ers (from Knicks)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Villanova | PF | Age: 20.6
51. Grizzlies (from Trail Blazers)
Johnny Juzang | UCLA | SF | Age: 20.2
52. Pistons (from Lakers)
Isaiah Todd | G-League Ignite | PF | Age: 19.6
53. Pelicans (from Mavericks)
Luka Garza | Iowa | C | Age: 22.4
54. Pacers (from Bucks)
Sandro Mamukelashvili | Seton Hall | PF/C | Age: 22.0
55. Thunder (from Nuggets)
DJ Steward | Duke | PG | Age: 19.7
56. Hornets (from Clippers)
Joel Ayayi | Gonzaga | PG/SG | Age: 21.2
57. Hornets (from Nets)
Isaiah Livers | Michigan | SF/PF | Age: 22.9
58. Knicks (from 76ers)
Aaron Wiggins | Maryland | SG/SF | Age: 22.4
59. Nets (from Suns)
Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | SG/SF | Age: 21.1
60. Pacers (from Jazz)
Raiquan Gray | Florida St | PF | Age: 21.9
The NBA's draft lottery is complete, and we now know the Detroit Pistons will have the first overall pick. It will be the first time since 1970 that they are picking No. 1. Further down in the lottery, the Houston Rockets landed at No. 2 and thus avoided relaying their pick to Oklahoma City. Cleveland moved up, once again, this time from No. 5 to No. 3, while the Raptors got a big boost moving up three slots to the No. 4 pick.
Things could change a lot in the month left before the 2021 NBA draft, with all but four teams now entirely focused on the offseason. Using our latest intel and scouting, here's how we currently have things projected for all 60 picks.
1. Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham
Oklahoma State
PG
Age: 19.6
The Pistons would surely be thrilled to add Cunningham, who is viewed by most teams as the consensus top prospect in the draft thanks to his outstanding combination of size, shooting prowess, court vision and two-way versatility. He's a strong fit with last year's top-10 pick, Killian Hayes, and will bring the type of national relevance and star power the team has lacked for much of the past decade.
2. Houston Rockets
Jalen Green
G League Ignite
SG
Age: 19.2
The Rockets are still early in their rebuilding process and will likely look to target the most talented prospect regardless of fit. Green is the most explosive player in the draft who also possesses elite scoring instincts, and has the type of superstar upside the franchise lacks, making him an exciting prospect to build around long-term.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley
USC
C
Age: 19.9
The Cavs are fairly well stocked in the backcourt and will surely be happy to add the most talented big man in the draft to anchor their defense and give them intriguing offensive versatility to build around long-term. Mobley's mobility, perimeter skill and defensive versatility give him All-Star potential, and his selfless style of play will make him easy to integrate into many different lineup configurations -- including those with young big man Jarrett Allen -- as his lanky frame fills out.
4. Toronto Raptors
Jalen Suggs
Gonzaga
PG/SG
Age: 19.9
The Raptors would surely be thrilled to see Suggs, a strong candidate for many teams picking in the top three, fall to them. His defensive versatility, competitiveness and transition-scoring prowess would fit in very well with what the team already has in place on the court and give them a potential star to build around in the backcourt as the Kyle Lowry era likely comes to an end.
5. Orlando Magic
Jonathan Kuminga
G League Ignite
SF/PF
Age: 18.6
In what's considered by many to be a five-player draft, the Magic will surely be happy to add a big wing like Kuminga who can defend multiple positions and offer explosive ability and shot creation from the forward positions. Kuminga has one of the highest upsides of any prospect in the draft and is a strong positional fit here playing alongside Jonathan Isaac and Chuma Okeke.
6. Oklahoma City Thunder
Scottie Barnes
Florida State
SF/PF
Age: 19.8
Oklahoma City will likely be disappointed to go from the possibility of having two top-five picks to just the No. 6 pick when the dust settles. Still, they have plenty of future picks to use in a trade if they want to attempt to move up if they indeed had their heart set on someone in the top three. Barnes is still a solid player at No. 6, offering the type of defensive versatility, playmaking ability, toughness and winning character the franchise is looking for. Barnes will have a long rope to experiment with expanding his offensive abilities on a team with significant player development resources which is seemingly in no rush to win games.
7. Golden State Warriors (from Minnesota)
Davion Mitchell
Baylor
PG
Age: 22.6
The Warriors elected to select James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball last year with the short-term goal of maximizing their championship window, and with Stephen Curry a year closer to free agency, they might feel pressure to again take the player they feel helps them get closer to their glory days. Mitchell is one of the best in the draft on defense, an area in which the Warriors fell off markedly this past season, while also possessing strong playmaking and shot-making instincts that should allow him to operate in a variety of lineup configurations alongside their existing core.
8. Orlando Magic (from Chicago)
Keon Johnson
Tennessee
SG
19.1
The Magic struggled with wing depth all season long and can afford to take a home run swing on a high-upside prospect like Johnson, who brings the type of playmaking and two-way versatility that is very hard to find in an-ultra athletic young shooting. Johnson is a tenacious defender who showed enough promising glimpses of passing and shot-making to suggest outstanding things to come for a team that is willing to be patient with his development.
9. Sacramento Kings
Franz Wagner
Michigan
SF
19.8
The worst defensive team in the NBA could be attracted to the versatility, intensity and instincts offered by Wagner. He is one of the best off-ball defenders in the draft and also brings promising passing and shooting indicators that suggest a very high floor as the type of two-way, role-playing combo forward every team desires.
10. New Orleans Pelicans
Corey Kispert
Gonzaga
SF
22.3
New Orleans had a disappointing season defensively and hasn't been able to surround Zion Williamson with enough shooting to adequately space the floor. Kispert is one of the best shooters in the draft, and looks ready to make an immediate impact with his size, skill and experience.
11. Charlotte Hornets
Isaiah Jackson
Kentucky
PF/C
Age: 19.3
The Hornets will likely be in the market for a starting-caliber center to build around long term, and Jackson could very well pique their interest. Jackson is an elite shot-blocker who dropped strong glimpses of offensive potential, which gives him significant upside.
12. San Antonio Spurs
Jalen Johnson
Duke
SF/PF
Age: 19.4
The Spurs will likely be in the market for frontcourt help and can afford to take a home run swing on a high-upside prospect like Johnson. He is a 6-foot-9 forward with guard skills who brings the type of playmaking and defensive versatility that is very hard. He'd be a strong fit alongside the likes of Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell, while also having the potential to see time as a small-ball center, like he did at Duke.
13. Indiana Pacers
Josh Giddey
Adelaide
PG
Age: 18.6
A big, multipositional backcourt player who can play both with and behind starting guards Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert would likely go a long way in shoring up Indiana's depth chart. Giddey is one of the best passers in the draft and offers outstanding versatility as a 6-foot-9 guard who can operate on or off the ball.
14. Golden State Warriors
James Bouknight
Connecticut
SG
Age: 20.6
Every NBA team is looking to add the type of shot-creation and shot-making prowess Bouknight offers, who has ample versatility to play in a variety of different lineup configurations. Bouknight's scoring instincts, ability to hit difficult shots off the dribble and long-term potential could be very attractive at this stage of the draft.
15. Washington Wizards
Usman Garuba
Real Madrid
PF
Age: 19.1
The fastest-paced team in the NBA, the Wizards made significant progress defensively this season but still could stand to improve on that end of the floor. Garuba is one of the most intense and versatile defenders in this draft class and capable of playing either big man spot, making him a strong fit with Washington.
16. Boston Celtics
Alperen Sengun
Besiktas
PF/C
Age: 18.8
The Thunder could stand to add some beef to their frontcourt, as they are a little wing heavy at the moment. Sengun is one of the most productive players in the draft, and his old-school style of play could be a strong fit alongside their existing core.
17. Memphis Grizzlies
Kai Jones
Texas
PF
Age: 20.3
One of the deepest teams in the NBA, the Grizzlies could stand to add some versatility in the frontcourt to shore up their depth in an attempt to establish themselves as contenders in the Western Conference. Jones is a versatile defender who showed some promise as a floor spacer to complement his rim-running, offensive rebounding and finishing prowess, giving him plenty of upside to grow into long term.
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami)
Moses Moody
Arkansas
SG
Age: 18.9
The Thunder could look to bolster their wing depth with as many floor-spacing, multipositional defenders as they can find. Moody is an ideal 3-and-D prospect who happens to be one of the youngest players in the draft, having yet to turn 19.
19. New York Knicks
Jared Butler
Baylor
PG/SG
Age: 20.7
One of the deeper teams in the NBA, the Knicks could look to bolster their backcourt with Butler, who can play on or off the ball and whose readiness could be very attractive at this stage of the draft. He is a capable ball handler, shooter and defender and showed he already knows how to play an efficient role alongside other good players en route to winning a national championship while earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the NCAA tournament.
20. Atlanta Hawks
Tre Mann
Florida
PG
Age: 20.2
Finding a combo guard who can play on or off the ball and complement star point guard Trae Young could very well be a priority for the Hawks. Mann is a promising pick-and-roll ball handler whose size and 40% 3-point shooting will allow him to play in a variety of lineup configurations.
21. New York Knicks (from Dallas)
Sharife Cooper
Auburn
PG
Age: 19.9
While it remains to be seen how much of an appetite the Knicks will have for adding two first-round picks to their already crowded rotation, if they do keep the pick, they can afford to take a swing on whichever prospect they deem to have the highest long-term upside regardless of positional fit. There's a strong case to be made for Cooper as the most talented player available at No. 23. He's an elite ball handler and passer who is an absolute wizard operating out of pick-and-roll thanks to his terrific burst, creativity and feel for the game.
22. Los Angeles Lakers
Chris Duarte
Oregon
SG
Age: 23.9
With much of the Lakers' backcourt depth on the verge of entering free agency, it makes sense to look to an experienced player like Duarte. He is one of the oldest players projected to be drafted and looks like a plug-and-play fit thanks to his strong perimeter shooting, passing and defensive playmaking instincts.
23. Houston Rockets (from Portland)
Ziaire Williams
Stanford
SG/SF
Age: 19.6
Williams came into last season projected much higher than this. There's still a strong case to be made that the tall, shot-making small forward has plenty of upside to tap into, making him an interesting option to consider in the 20s.
24. Houston Rockets (from Milwaukee)
Cameron Thomas
LSU
SG
Age: 19.5
The Rockets have plenty of minutes available in the backcourt, where the team rotated through multiple players in a dismal season. Thomas is one of the best scorers in the draft and will likely need very little time to acclimate himself offensively thanks to the instincts he brings on that end of the floor.
25. LA Clippers
Trey Murphy III
Virginia
SG/SF
21.0
Murphy has been steadily rising in the pre-draft process and looks to be firmly in the first round at this point. He can play in a variety of different lineup combinations.
26. Denver Nuggets
Ayo Dosunmu
Illinois
SG
Age: 21.3
Adding quality wing depth should be a priority for the Nuggets, who will likely be without Jamal Murray next season and will see several rotation players enter free agency. Dosunmu was one of the best players in the college game and looks like an easy fit in the NBA game as a versatile 3-and-D guard with strong competitive traits. He can defend multiple positions and has strong role-playing potential operating alongside stars.
27. Brooklyn Nets
Charles Bassey
Western Kentucky
C
Age: 20.5
The Nets might look to add depth at center with a player they can develop into a long-term contributor. Bassey's versatility as a shot-blocking, pick-and-roll finishing, floor-spacing big man is intriguing, and he has the strength and experience to help a team sooner rather than later.
28. Philadelphia 76ers
Max Abmas
Oral Roberts
PG
Age: 20.1
Abmas would represent another step in adding more scoring options to the 76ers' rotation. He ranked as the most efficient half-court scorer in college basketball, largely thanks to his ability to make difficult shots from beyond the arc operating out of pick-and-roll. His range, savvy and speed should also allow him to see time playing off the ball.
29. Phoenix Suns
Jaden Springer
Tennessee
PG/SG
Age: 18.6
With much of the Suns' backcourt depth entering free agency, it could make sense for Phoenix to swing for the fences in selecting Springer. The Tennessee guard is both one of the youngest players in this draft class and one of its best perimeter defenders. He is a strong, instinctual scorer whose ability to get out in transition and into the lane with his powerful first step should help him carve out a role as his perimeter shooting and decision-making continue to evolve.
30. Utah Jazz
Miles McBride
West Virginia
PG
20.5
Coming off a phenomenal regular season, the Jazz may look to add backcourt depth after coming up short in the playoffs due to injuries. McBride is a tough-minded, multi-positional defender with good shooting indicators and plenty of upside to grow into long-term. He'll fit the Jazz culture and is the type of player who should be comfortable playing off stars.
Second round
31. Bucks (from Rockets)
Day'Ron Sharpe | North Carolina | C | Age: 19.6
32. Knicks (from Pistons)
Marcus Bagley | Arizona St | SF/PF | Age: 19.6
33. Magic
JT Thor | Auburn | PF | Age: 18.8
34. Thunder
Josh Primo | Alabama | SG | Age: 18.4
35. Pelicans (from Cavaliers)
Josh Christopher | Arizona St | SG | Age: 19.5
36. Thunder (from Timberwolves)
B.J. Boston | Kentucky | SG | Age: 19.5
37. Pistons (from Raptors)
Daishen Nix | G-League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 19.3
38. Bulls (from Pelicans)
Roko Prkacin | Cibona Zagreb | PF | Age: 18.5
39. Kings
Juhann Begarin | Paris | SG | Age: 18.8
40. Pelicans (from Bulls)
Filip Petrusev | Mega Bemax | PF/C | Age: 21.1
41. Spurs
Austin Reaves | Oklahoma | PG/SG | Age: 23.0
42. Pistons (from Hornets)
Greg Brown | Texas | PF | Age: 19.8
43. Pelicans (from Wizards)
Aaron Henry | Michigan St | SG | Age: 21.8
44. Nets (from Pacers)
Terrence Shannon | Texas Tech | SG/SF | Age: 20.8
45. Celtics
Rokas Jokubaitis | Zalgiris | PG | Age: 20.5
46. Raptors (from Grizzlies)
Ariel Hukporti | Nevezis | C | Age: 19.1
47. Raptors (from Warriors)
Matthew Hurt | Duke | PF | Age: 21.1
48. Hawks (from Heat)
Kessler Edwards | Pepperdine | SF/PF | Age: 20.8
49. Nets (from Hawks)
Herbert Jones | Alabama | SF | Age: 22.7
50. 76ers (from Knicks)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Villanova | PF | Age: 20.6
51. Grizzlies (from Trail Blazers)
Johnny Juzang | UCLA | SF | Age: 20.2
52. Pistons (from Lakers)
Isaiah Todd | G-League Ignite | PF | Age: 19.6
53. Pelicans (from Mavericks)
Luka Garza | Iowa | C | Age: 22.4
54. Pacers (from Bucks)
Sandro Mamukelashvili | Seton Hall | PF/C | Age: 22.0
55. Thunder (from Nuggets)
DJ Steward | Duke | PG | Age: 19.7
56. Hornets (from Clippers)
Joel Ayayi | Gonzaga | PG/SG | Age: 21.2
57. Hornets (from Nets)
Isaiah Livers | Michigan | SF/PF | Age: 22.9
58. Knicks (from 76ers)
Aaron Wiggins | Maryland | SG/SF | Age: 22.4
59. Nets (from Suns)
Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | SG/SF | Age: 21.1
60. Pacers (from Jazz)
Raiquan Gray | Florida St | PF | Age: 21.9
2021 NBA mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks after the lottery
The NBA's draft lottery is complete, and we now know the Detroit Pistons will have the first overall pick. It will be the first time since 1970 that they are picking No. 1. Further down in the lottery, the Houston Rockets landed at No. 2 and thus avoided relaying their pick to Oklahoma City. Cleveland moved up, once again, this time from No. 5 to No. 3, while the Raptors got a big boost moving up three slots to the No. 4 pick.
Things could change a lot in the month left before the 2021 NBA draft, with all but four teams now entirely focused on the offseason. Using our latest intel and scouting, here's how we currently have things projected for all 60 picks.
1. Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham
Oklahoma State
PG
Age: 19.6
The Pistons would surely be thrilled to add Cunningham, who is viewed by most teams as the consensus top prospect in the draft thanks to his outstanding combination of size, shooting prowess, court vision and two-way versatility. He's a strong fit with last year's top-10 pick, Killian Hayes, and will bring the type of national relevance and star power the team has lacked for much of the past decade.
2. Houston Rockets
Jalen Green
G League Ignite
SG
Age: 19.2
The Rockets are still early in their rebuilding process and will likely look to target the most talented prospect regardless of fit. Green is the most explosive player in the draft who also possesses elite scoring instincts, and has the type of superstar upside the franchise lacks, making him an exciting prospect to build around long-term.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley
USC
C
Age: 19.9
The Cavs are fairly well stocked in the backcourt and will surely be happy to add the most talented big man in the draft to anchor their defense and give them intriguing offensive versatility to build around long-term. Mobley's mobility, perimeter skill and defensive versatility give him All-Star potential, and his selfless style of play will make him easy to integrate into many different lineup configurations -- including those with young big man Jarrett Allen -- as his lanky frame fills out.
4. Toronto Raptors
Jalen Suggs
Gonzaga
PG/SG
Age: 19.9
The Raptors would surely be thrilled to see Suggs, a strong candidate for many teams picking in the top three, fall to them. His defensive versatility, competitiveness and transition-scoring prowess would fit in very well with what the team already has in place on the court and give them a potential star to build around in the backcourt as the Kyle Lowry era likely comes to an end.
5. Orlando Magic
Jonathan Kuminga
G League Ignite
SF/PF
Age: 18.6
In what's considered by many to be a five-player draft, the Magic will surely be happy to add a big wing like Kuminga who can defend multiple positions and offer explosive ability and shot creation from the forward positions. Kuminga has one of the highest upsides of any prospect in the draft and is a strong positional fit here playing alongside Jonathan Isaac and Chuma Okeke.
6. Oklahoma City Thunder
Scottie Barnes
Florida State
SF/PF
Age: 19.8
Oklahoma City will likely be disappointed to go from the possibility of having two top-five picks to just the No. 6 pick when the dust settles. Still, they have plenty of future picks to use in a trade if they want to attempt to move up if they indeed had their heart set on someone in the top three. Barnes is still a solid player at No. 6, offering the type of defensive versatility, playmaking ability, toughness and winning character the franchise is looking for. Barnes will have a long rope to experiment with expanding his offensive abilities on a team with significant player development resources which is seemingly in no rush to win games.
7. Golden State Warriors (from Minnesota)
Davion Mitchell
Baylor
PG
Age: 22.6
The Warriors elected to select James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball last year with the short-term goal of maximizing their championship window, and with Stephen Curry a year closer to free agency, they might feel pressure to again take the player they feel helps them get closer to their glory days. Mitchell is one of the best in the draft on defense, an area in which the Warriors fell off markedly this past season, while also possessing strong playmaking and shot-making instincts that should allow him to operate in a variety of lineup configurations alongside their existing core.
8. Orlando Magic (from Chicago)
Keon Johnson
Tennessee
SG
19.1
The Magic struggled with wing depth all season long and can afford to take a home run swing on a high-upside prospect like Johnson, who brings the type of playmaking and two-way versatility that is very hard to find in an-ultra athletic young shooting. Johnson is a tenacious defender who showed enough promising glimpses of passing and shot-making to suggest outstanding things to come for a team that is willing to be patient with his development.
9. Sacramento Kings
Franz Wagner
Michigan
SF
19.8
The worst defensive team in the NBA could be attracted to the versatility, intensity and instincts offered by Wagner. He is one of the best off-ball defenders in the draft and also brings promising passing and shooting indicators that suggest a very high floor as the type of two-way, role-playing combo forward every team desires.
10. New Orleans Pelicans
Corey Kispert
Gonzaga
SF
22.3
New Orleans had a disappointing season defensively and hasn't been able to surround Zion Williamson with enough shooting to adequately space the floor. Kispert is one of the best shooters in the draft, and looks ready to make an immediate impact with his size, skill and experience.
11. Charlotte Hornets
Isaiah Jackson
Kentucky
PF/C
Age: 19.3
The Hornets will likely be in the market for a starting-caliber center to build around long term, and Jackson could very well pique their interest. Jackson is an elite shot-blocker who dropped strong glimpses of offensive potential, which gives him significant upside.
12. San Antonio Spurs
Jalen Johnson
Duke
SF/PF
Age: 19.4
The Spurs will likely be in the market for frontcourt help and can afford to take a home run swing on a high-upside prospect like Johnson. He is a 6-foot-9 forward with guard skills who brings the type of playmaking and defensive versatility that is very hard. He'd be a strong fit alongside the likes of Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell, while also having the potential to see time as a small-ball center, like he did at Duke.
13. Indiana Pacers
Josh Giddey
Adelaide
PG
Age: 18.6
A big, multipositional backcourt player who can play both with and behind starting guards Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert would likely go a long way in shoring up Indiana's depth chart. Giddey is one of the best passers in the draft and offers outstanding versatility as a 6-foot-9 guard who can operate on or off the ball.
14. Golden State Warriors
James Bouknight
Connecticut
SG
Age: 20.6
Every NBA team is looking to add the type of shot-creation and shot-making prowess Bouknight offers, who has ample versatility to play in a variety of different lineup configurations. Bouknight's scoring instincts, ability to hit difficult shots off the dribble and long-term potential could be very attractive at this stage of the draft.
15. Washington Wizards
Usman Garuba
Real Madrid
PF
Age: 19.1
The fastest-paced team in the NBA, the Wizards made significant progress defensively this season but still could stand to improve on that end of the floor. Garuba is one of the most intense and versatile defenders in this draft class and capable of playing either big man spot, making him a strong fit with Washington.
16. Boston Celtics
Alperen Sengun
Besiktas
PF/C
Age: 18.8
The Thunder could stand to add some beef to their frontcourt, as they are a little wing heavy at the moment. Sengun is one of the most productive players in the draft, and his old-school style of play could be a strong fit alongside their existing core.
17. Memphis Grizzlies
Kai Jones
Texas
PF
Age: 20.3
One of the deepest teams in the NBA, the Grizzlies could stand to add some versatility in the frontcourt to shore up their depth in an attempt to establish themselves as contenders in the Western Conference. Jones is a versatile defender who showed some promise as a floor spacer to complement his rim-running, offensive rebounding and finishing prowess, giving him plenty of upside to grow into long term.
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami)
Moses Moody
Arkansas
SG
Age: 18.9
The Thunder could look to bolster their wing depth with as many floor-spacing, multipositional defenders as they can find. Moody is an ideal 3-and-D prospect who happens to be one of the youngest players in the draft, having yet to turn 19.
19. New York Knicks
Jared Butler
Baylor
PG/SG
Age: 20.7
One of the deeper teams in the NBA, the Knicks could look to bolster their backcourt with Butler, who can play on or off the ball and whose readiness could be very attractive at this stage of the draft. He is a capable ball handler, shooter and defender and showed he already knows how to play an efficient role alongside other good players en route to winning a national championship while earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the NCAA tournament.
20. Atlanta Hawks
Tre Mann
Florida
PG
Age: 20.2
Finding a combo guard who can play on or off the ball and complement star point guard Trae Young could very well be a priority for the Hawks. Mann is a promising pick-and-roll ball handler whose size and 40% 3-point shooting will allow him to play in a variety of lineup configurations.
21. New York Knicks (from Dallas)
Sharife Cooper
Auburn
PG
Age: 19.9
While it remains to be seen how much of an appetite the Knicks will have for adding two first-round picks to their already crowded rotation, if they do keep the pick, they can afford to take a swing on whichever prospect they deem to have the highest long-term upside regardless of positional fit. There's a strong case to be made for Cooper as the most talented player available at No. 23. He's an elite ball handler and passer who is an absolute wizard operating out of pick-and-roll thanks to his terrific burst, creativity and feel for the game.
22. Los Angeles Lakers
Chris Duarte
Oregon
SG
Age: 23.9
With much of the Lakers' backcourt depth on the verge of entering free agency, it makes sense to look to an experienced player like Duarte. He is one of the oldest players projected to be drafted and looks like a plug-and-play fit thanks to his strong perimeter shooting, passing and defensive playmaking instincts.
23. Houston Rockets (from Portland)
Ziaire Williams
Stanford
SG/SF
Age: 19.6
Williams came into last season projected much higher than this. There's still a strong case to be made that the tall, shot-making small forward has plenty of upside to tap into, making him an interesting option to consider in the 20s.
24. Houston Rockets (from Milwaukee)
Cameron Thomas
LSU
SG
Age: 19.5
The Rockets have plenty of minutes available in the backcourt, where the team rotated through multiple players in a dismal season. Thomas is one of the best scorers in the draft and will likely need very little time to acclimate himself offensively thanks to the instincts he brings on that end of the floor.
25. LA Clippers
Trey Murphy III
Virginia
SG/SF
21.0
Murphy has been steadily rising in the pre-draft process and looks to be firmly in the first round at this point. He can play in a variety of different lineup combinations.
26. Denver Nuggets
Ayo Dosunmu
Illinois
SG
Age: 21.3
Adding quality wing depth should be a priority for the Nuggets, who will likely be without Jamal Murray next season and will see several rotation players enter free agency. Dosunmu was one of the best players in the college game and looks like an easy fit in the NBA game as a versatile 3-and-D guard with strong competitive traits. He can defend multiple positions and has strong role-playing potential operating alongside stars.
27. Brooklyn Nets
Charles Bassey
Western Kentucky
C
Age: 20.5
The Nets might look to add depth at center with a player they can develop into a long-term contributor. Bassey's versatility as a shot-blocking, pick-and-roll finishing, floor-spacing big man is intriguing, and he has the strength and experience to help a team sooner rather than later.
28. Philadelphia 76ers
Max Abmas
Oral Roberts
PG
Age: 20.1
Abmas would represent another step in adding more scoring options to the 76ers' rotation. He ranked as the most efficient half-court scorer in college basketball, largely thanks to his ability to make difficult shots from beyond the arc operating out of pick-and-roll. His range, savvy and speed should also allow him to see time playing off the ball.
29. Phoenix Suns
Jaden Springer
Tennessee
PG/SG
Age: 18.6
With much of the Suns' backcourt depth entering free agency, it could make sense for Phoenix to swing for the fences in selecting Springer. The Tennessee guard is both one of the youngest players in this draft class and one of its best perimeter defenders. He is a strong, instinctual scorer whose ability to get out in transition and into the lane with his powerful first step should help him carve out a role as his perimeter shooting and decision-making continue to evolve.
30. Utah Jazz
Miles McBride
West Virginia
PG
20.5
Coming off a phenomenal regular season, the Jazz may look to add backcourt depth after coming up short in the playoffs due to injuries. McBride is a tough-minded, multi-positional defender with good shooting indicators and plenty of upside to grow into long-term. He'll fit the Jazz culture and is the type of player who should be comfortable playing off stars.
Second round
31. Bucks (from Rockets)
Day'Ron Sharpe | North Carolina | C | Age: 19.6
32. Knicks (from Pistons)
Marcus Bagley | Arizona St | SF/PF | Age: 19.6
33. Magic
JT Thor | Auburn | PF | Age: 18.8
34. Thunder
Josh Primo | Alabama | SG | Age: 18.4
35. Pelicans (from Cavaliers)
Josh Christopher | Arizona St | SG | Age: 19.5
36. Thunder (from Timberwolves)
B.J. Boston | Kentucky | SG | Age: 19.5
37. Pistons (from Raptors)
Daishen Nix | G-League Ignite | PG/SG | Age: 19.3
38. Bulls (from Pelicans)
Roko Prkacin | Cibona Zagreb | PF | Age: 18.5
39. Kings
Juhann Begarin | Paris | SG | Age: 18.8
40. Pelicans (from Bulls)
Filip Petrusev | Mega Bemax | PF/C | Age: 21.1
41. Spurs
Austin Reaves | Oklahoma | PG/SG | Age: 23.0
42. Pistons (from Hornets)
Greg Brown | Texas | PF | Age: 19.8
43. Pelicans (from Wizards)
Aaron Henry | Michigan St | SG | Age: 21.8
44. Nets (from Pacers)
Terrence Shannon | Texas Tech | SG/SF | Age: 20.8
45. Celtics
Rokas Jokubaitis | Zalgiris | PG | Age: 20.5
46. Raptors (from Grizzlies)
Ariel Hukporti | Nevezis | C | Age: 19.1
47. Raptors (from Warriors)
Matthew Hurt | Duke | PF | Age: 21.1
48. Hawks (from Heat)
Kessler Edwards | Pepperdine | SF/PF | Age: 20.8
49. Nets (from Hawks)
Herbert Jones | Alabama | SF | Age: 22.7
50. 76ers (from Knicks)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Villanova | PF | Age: 20.6
51. Grizzlies (from Trail Blazers)
Johnny Juzang | UCLA | SF | Age: 20.2
52. Pistons (from Lakers)
Isaiah Todd | G-League Ignite | PF | Age: 19.6
53. Pelicans (from Mavericks)
Luka Garza | Iowa | C | Age: 22.4
54. Pacers (from Bucks)
Sandro Mamukelashvili | Seton Hall | PF/C | Age: 22.0
55. Thunder (from Nuggets)
DJ Steward | Duke | PG | Age: 19.7
56. Hornets (from Clippers)
Joel Ayayi | Gonzaga | PG/SG | Age: 21.2
57. Hornets (from Nets)
Isaiah Livers | Michigan | SF/PF | Age: 22.9
58. Knicks (from 76ers)
Aaron Wiggins | Maryland | SG/SF | Age: 22.4
59. Nets (from Suns)
Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | SG/SF | Age: 21.1
60. Pacers (from Jazz)
Raiquan Gray | Florida St | PF | Age: 21.9
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