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| 1-2 | Team | Player | Updated 6/23/22 – 4:57 PM PT – Read Commentary | Comp |
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| 1 | Magic | Paolo Banchero | PF – Duke – HT: 6-10 – WT: 250 – WING: 6-10 – Fr – Paolo is making a late move up the board and could go no.1 overall to the Magic. He’s a powerhouse of a forward who should contribute right away. 1on1 Interview with Paolo | Chris Webber, Blake |
| 2 | Thunder | Chet Holmgren | C – Gonzaga – HT: 7-0 – WT: 195 – WING: 7-6 – Fr – This is a match made in heaven, with OKC’s big guards operating the offense with Chet. He’ll bring the intensity and defensive fire the team has been lacking. Article | Dirk, Marcus Camby on D. |
| 3 | Rockets | Jabari Smith Jr. | PF – Auburn – HT: 6-10 – WT: 220 – WING: 7-0 – Fr – Jabari has been the no.1 prospect on most mocks but could slide a spot or two on draft night. He’s an elite two-way talent who is one of the best shooters to enter the league in years. Article | JJJ, Rashard Lewis+ |
| 4 | Kings | Jaden Ivey | SG – Purdue – HT: 6-4 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – So – It’s hard to imagine Ivey falling past no.4, even if the fit in Sacramento is questionable. This is the most likely spot for a team to trade up and take the elite athlete and offensive juggernaut that is Jaden Ivey. | D.Wade, Ja Morant |
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| 5 | Pistons | Keegan Murray | PF – Iowa – HT: 6-8 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – So – Murray would be a nice addition on the wing in Detroit (or Sacramento if they trade down to this spot). He promises to bring offensive fire power from day 1 and has the maturity and work ethic to help set the tone for a young team. | Obi Toppin, Pascal Siakam |
| 6 | Pacers | Bennedict Mathurin | SG – Arizona (Canada) – HT: 6-6 – WT: 210 – WING: 6-9 – So – Mathurin is one of the more NBA-ready players (with plenty of upside too). The Pacers are set to build a scary backcourt with Mathurin or one of the other young guards next to Haliburton. | Q. Richardson |
| 7 | Blazers | Shaedon Sharpe | SG – Kentucky (Canada) – HT: 6-5 1/4 – WT: 198 – WING: 6-11 1/2 – Fr – Kentucky legend Shaedon Sharpe has the upside of a top 5 pick but is one of the mystery men of the draft. There are a ton of rumors of the Thunder looking to trade up from no.12 for Sharpe and this seems like a likely spot for him to come off the board. Article | Brandon Roy, Vince Carter |
| 8 | Pelicans (from Lakers) | Dyson Daniels | PG – G League Ignite (Australia) – HT: 6-7 1/2 – WT: 195 – WING: 6-10 1/2 – Int.03 – Daniels has had a sensational rise over the past 4 months and could land in the top 10. He’s a defensive menace with size, athleticism and an emerging offensive game. | bigger Lonzo Ball |
| 9 | Spurs | Jalen Duren | C – Memphis – HT: 6-11 – WT: 250 – WING: 7-5 1/4 – Fr – Duren is a big time talent who has a ton of untapped potential. Centers don’t have as much value these days but it will be hard for teams in the mid lottery to pass on him. The Spurs have a history of building around centers and Duren could be the latest. | Dwight Howard |
| 10 | Wizards | Ousmane Dieng | SF – New Zealand Breakers (France) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 205 – WING: 7-0 – Int.03 – The Wizards need to swing for upside. Dieng is a boom or bust prospect who looked good in the 2H of the season in the NBL. There are rumors that he’s highly coveted inside the top 10. Article | high upside Kyle Anderson, Paul George |
| 11 | Knicks | Johnny Davis | SG – Wisconsin – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 196 – WING: 6-8 1/2 So – Davis might not be the most exciting upside prospect for the Knicks to select but he’d bring intensity and tenacity to the roster – and still has plenty of room to develop into an All Star. | Manu Ginobili |
| 12 | Thunder (from Clippers) | Jeremy Sochan | PF – Baylor – HT: 6-9 – WT: 230 – WING: 7-0 – Fr – Sochan would be a nice compliment to Chet in a new-look Thunder frontcourt. He’s young, talented and versatile on the defensive end. Article | Jarred Vanderbilt, Chuma Okeke+ |
| 13 | Hornets | Mark Williams | C – Duke – HT: 7-2 – WT: 242 – WING: 7-6 1/2 – So – A defensive minded center with a great NBA frame. A high level rebounder and enforcer in the middle. Measured well at the combine. Article | DeAndre Jordan |
| 14 | Cavs | Adrian Griffin Jr. | SF – Duke – HT: 6-6 – WT: 200 – WING: 7-0 – Fr – If A.J. falls this far it’ll be due to a history of injuries that might scare teams away. But he’s a big time talent who can play a role right away in the league. The Cavs would be lucky to get him at no.14. | Jimmy Butler, jumbo Gary Trent Jr. |
| 15 | Hornets (from Pelicans) | Jalen Williams | SG – Santa Clara – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 209 – WING: 7-2 1/4 – Jr. – Williams has been a star in the pre-draft process and could sneak into the back end of the lottery or just after. Would be a nice fit next to Melo in Charlotte. | longer Spencer Dinwiddie |
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| 16 | Hawks | Malaki Branham | SG – Ohio State – HT: 6-5 1/2 – WT: 195 – WING: 6-10 – Fr – The Hawks could look to add a talented shot-maker next to Trae. Branham is getting lottery buzz and has looked good during the pre-draft process. | Calbert Cheaney |
| 17 | Rockets (from Nets) | Tari Eason | SF – LSU – HT: 6-8 – WT: 217 – WING: 7-2 – So – A long, athletic and versatile play-maker who can guard all over the court. Adding an outside shot could turn him into a high level starter. Sleeper | OG Anunoby |
| 18 | Bulls | Ochai Agbaji | SG – Kansas – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 217 – WING: 6-10 1/4 – Sr – Ochai is a well built athlete who is dripping with athletic upside and plays both ends of the floor. Article | Felipe Lopez, Malik Beasley |
| 19 | T-Wolves | TyTy Washington | PG – Kentucky – HT: 6-3 3/4 – WT: 196 – WING: 6-8 – Fr – TyTy was banged up late in the season but looked like a top 10 pick before that. This would be great value here. | Brandon Knight+ |
| 20 | Spurs (from Raptors) | Nikola Jović | PF – Serbia – HT: 6-11 – WT: 223 – WING: 7-0 1/4 – Int.03 – Jović is a 6-10 point-forward who can score inside and out and excels at passing the rock. Article | Billy Owens, Danilo Gallinari |
| 21 | Nuggets | Dalen Terry | PG – Arizona – HT: 6-7 1/4 – WT: 195 – WING: 7-0 3/4 – So – A jumbo point guard who plays a heady game and impacts both ends. Lacking a 3pt shot. | a better Delon Wright |
| 22 | Grizzlies (from Jazz) | Blake Wesley | SG – Notre Dame – Ht – 6-4 1/4 – Wt – 187 – Wing – 6-9 1/4 – Fr – One of the top athletes in the class, Wesley is a truly explosive player but lacks a 3pt shot. Article | R.J. Hampton, Larry Hughes |
| 23 | 76ers | MarJon Beauchamp | SG – G League Ignite – HT: 6-6 1/2 – WT: 197 – WING: 7-0 3/4 – So – MarJon had a breakout season with the Ignite at times looking like the best prospect on the floor. His outside shooting is his swing skill. Flying under the radar | Jeremy Lamb, Patrick McCaw |
| 24 | Bucks | Jake LaRavia | PF – Wake Forest – HT: 6-8 – WT: 227 – WING: 6-9 1/2 – Jr – A versatile forward who is young for his class. Put up big numbers this year at Wake. Could have a first round promise. | Matt Harpring, Linas Kleiza |
| 25 | Spurs (from Celtics) | Jaden Hardy | SG – G League Ignite – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: 6-10 – Fr – Hardy had a rough start but a solid second half of the G League season. He looks to be squarely in the mid first round conversation. | Anfernee Simons |
| 26 | Rockets (from Mavs) | Walker Kessler | C – Auburn – HT: 7-1 – WT: 256 – WING: 7-4 1/4 – So – Kessler is a unique talent with his size, shot blocking, high skill level on the offensive end. February Update | Justin Patton w/ rim protection |
| 27 | Heat | EJ Liddell | PF – Ohio State – HT: 6-7 – WT: 243 – WING: 6-11 3/4 – Jr – A versatile talent who can play the 4 or small ball 5. Fundamentally sound and efficient. Would be a great fit on a win-now team. | Antoine Walker |
| 28 | Warriors | Gabriele Procida | SG – Italy – HT: 6-7 3/4 – WT: 193 – WING: 6-8 – Int02 – A big guard with a great 3pt shot and good athleticism in the open court. Article | – |
| 29 | Grizzlies | Ismael Kamagate | C – France – HT: 6-11 – WT: 230 – WING: 7-3 – Int.01 – A powerful and explosive post player with above the rim ability. Article | Kevin Seraphin |
| 30 | Nuggets (from Suns) | Kendall Brown | SF – Baylor – HT: 6-7 1/2 – WT: 201 – WING: 6-11 – Fr – A versatile player who brings it on both ends of the court. Has elite above-the-rim ability, is a world class defensive player and underrated passer. 1on1 interview | Corey Maggette+ |
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2022 Draft Key Dates
- April 13-16 – The 2022 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
- April 24 – Early entry deadline
- May 17 – NBA Draft Lottery!
- June 1 – Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline (NCAA deadline)
- June 23rd 8:00pm EST – The 2022 NBA Draft! (coverage begins at 7:30)
2022 Traded Draft Picks
- Blazers get Pelicans 1st if it lands between 5-14 (C.J. McCollum trade)
- Grizzlies get Jazz 1st, top 6 protected (Mike Conley trade)
- Hornets get Pelicans 1st (Devonte’ Graham trade)
- Nuggets get Suns 1st round pick (via Thunder) (Chris Paul trade)
- Pelicans get Lakers 1st (Anthony Davis trade)
- Rockets get Nets 1st, unprotected (James Harden trade)
- Rockets get Mavs 1st (Christian Wood trade)
- Rockets get the two most favorable picks of the Nets, Heats, and Rockets and the Heat will receive the least favorable of the three.
- Spurs get Raptors 1st, lottery protected (Goran Dragic trade)
- Spurs get Celtics 1st, top 4 protected (Derrick White trade)
- Thunder get Clippers 1st pick, unprotected (Paul George trade)
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