49. His ability to guard perimeter players will dictate where he plays, whether its the three or four, or whether its a combination of both in time., Best rank:4 (ESPN, SB Nation, Yahoo, For The Win). Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): Julian Champagnie (St. John's, SF/PF, Junior), 39. Similar to his brother last year, Iowas Kris Murray is rising up the Draft board. You'll get exclusive content every month and be a key part of the NBA Draft Room community. San Antonio Spurs (via Lakers): Jaylin Williams (Arkansas, PF, Sophomore), 39. But hes also suited to play possessions off the ball with a promising catch-and-shoot game from the wings and corners. Having hit 12-of-19 threes over Michigan's four games, Houstan's shot is falling after a rough monthlong stretch. This mock draft reflects what we think NBA teams will do, not what we would do. While certain coaches may see a primary initiator in Thompson, given the advantage he can create from the point of attack, he offers enough versatility to play the 2 or 3 next to a guard like LaMelo Ball in Charlotte. 1 team with a skill set and strengths that the NBA values. 52. Los Angeles Clippers:Dereck Lively (Duke, C, Freshman). (coverage begins at 7:30) 2022 Traded Draft Picks 51. Brooklyn Nets (via Hawks):Colby Jones (Xavier, PG/SG, Junior). This projected class is off to a booming start, as it feels like at least 20 names could wind up earning lottery grades. It's that skinny frame that's the root of scouts' nerves. Memphis Grizzlies (via Timberwolves):James Nnaji (Barcelona, C, 2004). The team picking first never wants to worry about risk, and Holmgren's body and slower delivery when creating have evaluators a tad bit nervous. James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Gonzaga: Big, Freshman, 7-1 Mock draft average: 1.67 (Best: 1, Worst: 3) Chet Holmgren stats (as of Feb. 25): 14.7 points (62.2% FG, 44.3% on 3-pointers), 9.8. His lack of creation, wiggle and explosion is evident, but he just turned 19 in January, and NBA teams should still see value in a 6'8" shooter with defensive tools for guarding wings and forwards. Hes a scoring point guard, and he still has plenty of room to improve as a decision-maker, but hes also been able to leverage his ball-handling, elusiveness and gravity into playmaking. Memphis Grizzlies (via Cavaliers): Dereon Seabron (NC State, SF, Sophomore), 48. Utah Jazz (via Grizzlies): Isiaih Mosley (Missouri State, SG, Junior), 59. Sacramento Kings: Caleb Houstan (Michigan, SF, Freshman), 36. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 1 pick if it weren't for a frame that leaves some scouts nervous and a strength of schedule that's nowhere near Jabari Smith's at Auburn or Paolo Banchero's at Duke. Boston Celtics:Drew Peterson (USC, SF, Senior). Sacramento Kings:Eric Gaines (UAB, PG, Freshman). He's in the conversation for the Detroit Pistons at No. Dukes Dariq Whitehead is already equipped with an NBA-level skillset. Once the big three are off the board, Jaden Ivey has become the popular answer for next-best-prospect as he continues to show dramatic improvement as a shooter. Utah Jazz:Jalen Wilson (Kansas, SF, Junior). On the court, Miller has drawn comparisons to an eight-time All-Star from NBA talent evaluators. Kentuckys Cason Wallace has been performing as a potential top-10 pick. Boston Celtics: Dereon Seabron (North Carolina State, SF, Sophomore), 56. Between Banchero and Jalen Green, the Rockets will have two high-level creators to run offense through and build around. 13, knowing Cleveland at No. 2, and most around the league are hearing that he'll be the Oklahoma City Thunder's pick if Orlando takes Smith. Any production or flashes from 18-year-old Nnaji in the ACB or EuroLeague should feel meaningful. The entire Lakers staff was at the combine in May, so it's not a huge surprise the team jumped into the draft by obtaining the Magic's No. Please check your email for a confirmation. 35 figures to be available. It's worth watching how the first few years of his career go if he lands with a playoff team rather than a rebuilding one such as the Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston Rockets (via Mavericks): TyTy Washington Jr. (Kentucky, PG, Freshman), 27. Scouts have expressed some concern over Washington's athleticism for separating, but he's made up for it at Kentucky with his change of speed, shot-making skill and feel. Portland Trail Blazers: Dereon Seabron (NC State, SF/PF, Sophomore), 40. Inefficiency in the NBL didnt stop Ousmane Dieng from going in the lottery, and it wont prevent teams from picturing Ruperts NBA fit. Orlando Magic: Jabari Smith (Auburn, PF, Freshman), 2. 54. He'll likely fill gyms with unfamiliar, high-ranking executives during his pro days. Detroit Pistons (via Nets): Caleb Houstan (Michigan, SF, Freshman), 47. Dallas Mavericks:Nikola Jovic (Mega, SF, 2003), 27. Compared to Smith, Holmgren was far more effective at the rim, and he projects at the higher-impact defender and passer. Prodica is staying in the draft, a sign his camp feels comfortable after having discussions with second-round teams. Up to 50.0 percent from three, A.J. The second-leading freshman scorer at 17.5 points, Mintz should creep his way onto NBA radars with his ball-handling and off-the-dribble footwork for creation, mid-range shot-making, secondary playmaking, rim pressure and defensive energy. 41. Limited shooting may still make some teams hesitate, but Thompson feels like an outlier capable of impacting games without a jumperjust with consistent blow-bys, finishes, assists and defense. After a 29-point game against Seton Hall and 30 points against Omaha, a Murray breakout appears on. Based on current standings and draft lottery odds, the Houston Rockets would be guaranteed a top-five overall selection in the upcoming 2023 NBA draft. 2022 Draft Key Dates April 13-16 - The 2022 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament April 24 - Early entry deadline May 17 - NBA Draft Lottery! He has sleeper potential after measuring 6'7" in shoes and shooting over 38.0 percent from three in consecutive years overseas. He should move up if he continues to produce against pros and former draft picks/college standouts. Though not the most creative scorer, hes produced within Michigans offense, making jumpers and good decisions in terms of when to attack or move the ball. 60. While there are still some questions about his shot, Black showed he could he could use quick-dribble moves, changing speeds, finishing-angle creation and touch shots to score inside the arc. Minnesota Timberwolves: Gabriele Procida (Bologna, SF, 2002), 49. Charlotte Hornets: Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), 14. Age (18), shooting (38.9 percent 3PT) and defense will give him wiggle room to struggle finishing plays inside the arc. 6. We are so used to the NBA moving at a rapid pace, transitioning from the regular season. On NBA radars for the past few years, Cazalon has put together his strongest draft case this season with enough shot-making and two-way playmaking to complement his athleticism for finishing at 6 . Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans): Kennedy Chandler (Tennessee, PG, Freshman), 37. 1) Leonard Miller - November 26, 2003 2) Jalen Duren - November 18, 2003 3) Yannick Nzosa - November 15, 2003 Global. He originally felt like a prospect for whom teams would want to trade down. Memphis Grizzlies: Bryce McGowens (Nebraska, SG, Freshman), 29. Indiana Pacers:Judah Mintz (Syracuse, SG, Freshman). In the 20s, it will come down to a team's willingness to settle on adding a rotational player versus swinging bigger. Golden State Warriors:Jabari Walker (Colorado, PF, Sophomore), 58. Illinois Coleman Hawkins could be an early target in the 2nd round. 4. He's had multiple callbacks for second workouts and should hear his name called in the first round. Sochan is getting looks in the late lottery, as his defensive versatility should be attractive to a number of teams in that range. The threes and isolation moves into dribble jumpers continue to be persuasive for a 6'10" freshman at his age and floor. Dallas Mavericks: Gabriele Procida (Fortitudo Bologna, 2002, SF), 50. Everyone around the league is waiting to see how Sacramento handles the trade offers coming its way. And at 18 years old with an easier-to-project body, Smith may look preferable over Holmgren, who's 195 pounds and turns 20 in May. Anyone we talked to at the combine sounded baffled by Watson's decision to skip scrimmages. Considering the preseason top-five hype forHardy, scouts have been mostly underwhelmed by his feel and athleticism. Atlanta Hawks (via Nets):Terrance Arceneaux (Houston, SG, Freshman). But his physicality as a scorer and improving shot-making and passing should help him secure plenty of second-round interest. But overall, he hasn't proven enough for NBA teams to feel comfortable investing a first-round pick in him. With a 16-assist game on his resume, hes sporting a30.1 assist percentage, a development thats putting him in the conversation with the most complete point guard prospects of the decade. 1. Age (turns 19 after the draft), a 67, 232-pound frame and incredible burst/leaping ability should buy him time, however, particularly given the promise he showed making 10-of-22 threes for USA. "Oklahoma City, holding the Nos. His mobility, motor and two-point skill development have translated to easy baskets and half-court scoring. 30. 58. Houston Rockets: Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite, PG, 2004). New York Knicks (via Wizards):Emoni Bates (Eastern Michigan, SF, Sophomore). San Antonio Spurs: Jeremy Sochan (Baylor, PF, Freshman), 10. 27. Editors Note: For More of Jonathan Wassermans coverage of the 2023 draft on Bleacher Reportor to read this article on BleacherReport.com,click here. With his 66 size and athleticism, he wont need to show much improvement off the dribble if hes suddenly a consistent threat from deep. Explosive and powerful with an improving shooting stroke, Cam Whitmore figures to enter the top-10 discussion once hes back (thumb surgery) and gets comfortable in Villanovas offense. New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers):Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky, SG, Freshman), 9. A crafty scorer and passer who spent the last few years in Real Madrid's youth system, the 6'4" Italian guard has been highly efficient this season in Italy, averaging 12.4 points on 51.1 percent shooting and 46.2 percent from three. Please check your email for a confirmation. Toronto Raptors:Ricky Council IV (Arkansas, SF/SG, Junior). 31 to No. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publications mock draft, he received 60 points. Philadelphia 76ers:Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG, Freshman). 8. Marjon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2001), Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior). Detroit Pistons:Sidy Cissoko (G League Ignite, SG/SF, 2004). Scouts sound hopeful that he'll return to school, especially if Juzang and Jaime Jaquez Jr. both declare for the draft. 14 isn't likely to draft Mark Williams, who makes sense for the Hornets roster. The fact that he could be used in so many different wayseither at point guard or off the ball as a wing or forwardallows teams to not have to worry about fit. And as conference play moves along, scouts are learning about new prospects worth tracking. Los Angeles Lakers (via Bulls):Jaime Jaquez (UCLA, SF, Senior). Come June, his sales pitch to scouts will presumably lead with highlight film from last week's 33-point, nine-rebound, six-assist game against the Pirates. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Dominick Barlow (Overtime Elite, PF, 2003), 50. Jarace Walker enters the Top 10. A team should find his combination of strength, effective scoring against pros and age worthy of a draft pick. Banchero isn't as convincing of a three-pointer shooter or defender as Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren, but his combination of 6'10", 250-pound size, self-creation and shot-making skill points to star-caliber scoring potential. He almost feels slept on considering he averaged 14.8 points on 49.0 percent shooting as an 18- and 19-year-old in the G League. A team like the Orlando Magic could see an interchangeable guard, capable of creating or playmaking from the point or scoring and shooting as a 2. Smith doesnt have Scoot Hendersons burst or bounce. Cleveland Cavaliers: Ochai Agbaji (Kansas, SG/SF, Senior). 5 pick in four of the 10 mock drafts polled. Bleacher Report: Updated 2023 NBA Mock Draft for picks 1-60 Jonathan Wasserman provides his latest projections through 2 rounds after an early look at the potential 2023 class. An immediate physical standout at 67, 225 pounds, Kaluma has appeared to have added more shooting confidence and creation skill. 17. An Ivey-De'Aaron Fox pairing figures to give the Kings a more exciting feel no matter. Terry has gotten workouts for teams with top-10 picks, including the Indiana Pacers (who also own No. San Antonio Spurs (via Celtics): Nikola Jovic (Mega, SF, 2003), 26. More teams than not have been mentioned in trade discussions. Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga, PF/C, Freshman), 3. Between the shooting versatility, drives past closeouts, post buckets and body-controlled finishes, the jump hes making looks similar to Keegans last year. 53. Charlotte Hornets (via Nuggets):JJ Starling (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman). The lowest he could fall figures to be to the Charlotte Hornets at No. In any other class outside of a generational talent like Wembanyama, Henderson would be the No. 32 or No. Phoenix Suns:Rayan Rupert (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2004). Oklahoma City Thunder: Trevor Keels (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman), 35. They also have another pick headed their way later in the round, most likely from the Los Angeles Clippers. 14. Neither are likely enough when packaged with No. Atlanta Hawks: Josh Minott (Memphis, SF/PF, Freshman), 45. Offensively, theyre going to struggle. Indiana Pacers (via Celtics):Nikola Durisic (Mega, SG/SF, 2004). Sharpe led the EYLB circuit in scoring with a tantalizing mix of shot-making skill and bounce at the rim, which also happens to be a favorable combination for draft workouts. Houston Rockets (via Nets): Jean Montero (Overtime Elite, PG, 2003), 23. Braun has fans and could be chosen in the first round. Playing against the top competition outside the NBA, hes starting to earn some minutes for physical tools and athleticism that NBA teams could eventually use for finishing, offensive rebounds and defense. 1, but we're also hearing from teams that the Orlando Magic isn't out on Holmgren. With four games of at least 30 points over Missouri State's last seven, Mosley has finally caught some scouts' attention. It may ultimately take two seasons for the 18-year-old to build a complete draft case, though NBA teams may be willing to reach early on a 65 combo who should be able to manipulate defenses, pass and shoot. Amen Thompsonwas the third overall pick in five of the 10 mock drafts polled and has maintained his current standing as the projected No. Prkacin had some real first-round momentum before withdrawing late in the 2021 NBA Draft process. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks):Arthur Kaluma (Creighton, SF, Sophomore). It's difficult to picture him getting past both the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards. Brandon Millerwas the No. Detroit Pistons (via Nets): Trevion Williams (Purdue, C, Senior), 54. Toronto Raptors:Ausar Thompson (Overtime Elite, SG/SF, 2003). LaRavia finished the predraft process on a workout tour, visiting teams in the 20s. 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