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1-2 | Team | Player | NBA Mock Draft Updated 3/20/23 Latest developments | Comp |
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1 | Pistons | Victor Wembanyama | C – Metropolitans (France) – HT: 7-4 – WT: 230 – WING: 8-0 – Int.04 – It’s hard to overstate just how impressive of a prospect Wemby is. He’s the best prospect in a decade and one of the best prospects in the history of this game. NBA Comparisons for Victor | 7-4 Durant, bigger, better KP |
2 | Rockets | Scoot Henderson | PG – G League Ignite – HT: 6-3 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – USA.04 – Scoot would go no.1 overall in some drafts, he’s that good of a prospect. He’s a special athlete at the PG position who can fill it up and also is becoming a very high level passer. He finished his second Ignite season doing everything he needed to hold on to this spot, despite still having some areas to improve in. | prime Westbrook, CP3 |
3 | Spurs | Brandon Miller | SF – Alabama – HT: 6-9 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Fr – In my mind Brandon Miller has solidified himself as the no.3 prospect in this class and I’d be surprised if he falls past this spot. There’s even a chance he ends up at no.2. He’s a truly elite shot maker with size, play-making and defensive versatility. | Rudy Gay, Danny Granger |
4 | Hornets | Amen Thompson | PG – Overtime Elite – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-11 – USA03 – Amen is a quick, explosive and smooth athlete who is one of the faces of the Overtime Elite league. Amen is a great passer, an incredible athlete and has great size but needs to shoot the ball better. Article – Article2s | prospect Shaun Livingston |
5 | Magic | Ausar Thompson | SG – Overtime Elite – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-11 – USA03 – Has ideal size and big time athleticism at the 2 guard position and has shown an improved shooting touch. Didn’t face high level competition in the OTE, which makes the evaluation a little harder. Article – Article2 | Jason Richardson, Terrence Ross |
6 | Blazers | Jarace Walker | PF – Houston – HT: 6-8 – WT: 240 – WING: NA – Fr – A big forward with broad shoulders and brute strength. Rebounds the ball well and can defend all over the court. A high level passer who can create for others. Elite 25 | Paul Milsap |
7 | Wizards | Taylor Hendricks | PF – UCF – HT: 6-9 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr – A highly skilled big forward with shooting range and athletic upside. An awesome and versatile all around defender. One of the fastest rising prospects in the land. | Antwan Jamison, Jerami Grant |
8 | Pacers | Cam Whitmore | SF – Villanova – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – Fr – Whitmore is a powerhouse of an athlete who is a menace attacking the rim and showed a much improved 3pt shot. Isn’t a play-maker for others and needs to improve his decision making. | Jerry Stackhouse |
9 | Magic (from Bulls) | Cason Wallace | PG – Kentucky – HT: 6-3 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Fr – A high level guard prospect with great defensive instincts. Might be the best defensive player in this draft. Has a nice scoring touch in the lane and can hit the 3. | Jrue Holiday |
10 | Pelicans | Gradey Dick | SF – Kansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Fr – One of the best shot-makers in his class who also has a nice to-the-basket game. Has shown good passing instincts and rebounds the ball well. Has an elite NBA skill. | Brandon Rush, Todd Day |
11 | Jazz | Anthony Black | PG – Arkansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – Fr. – A big point guard/wing with great handles and elite passing ability. Has special basketball instincts and is putting on a show his freshman year. Article | bouncy Josh Giddey |
12 | Jazz (from T-Wolves) | Gregory Jackson | PF – South Carolina – HT: 6-9 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr– Jackson is the youngest prospect in this class. He’s a ultra-talented shot-maker who has some holes in his game but has plenty of time to figure it all out. | smoother Josh Smith |
13 | Raptors | Jalen Hood-Schifino | PG – Indiana – HT: 6-6 – WT: 215 – WING: NA – Fr – A big, tough guard who is a gamer and brings it every time out. A talented passer and facilitator who is a glue-guy on the court. | Deron Williams |
14 | Lakers | Jordan Hawkins | SG – UConn – HT: 6-5 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – So – An intriguing SG with a beautiful release on his jumper and great 3pt ability. Is starting to score more inside the arc and is a pesky defender. | Anfernee Simons |
15 | Hawks | Keyonte George | SG – Baylor – HT: 6-4 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Fr – An explosive guard with broad shoulders, the ability to finish through contact and high level 3pt shooting ability. Elite 25 | Eric Gordon |
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16 | Thunder | Rayan Rupert | SG – New Zealand Breakers (France) – Ht – 6-7 – Wt – NA – Wing – 7-2 – Int.04 – A super long and versatile wing with a lot of upside, especially on the defensive end. Article | Nic Batum |
17 | Warriors | Nick Smith | SG – Arkansas – HT – 6-5 – WT – 185 – Wing – NA – Fr – Smith missed parts of the season with injury and still trying to find his rhythm. He’s a score first player who needs to get more efficient putting the ball in the basket but has a lot of scoring upside. | Gilbert Arenas, Jamal Murray |
18 | Knicks (from Mavs) | Sidy Cissoko | SG – G League Ignite (France) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: 6-9 1/2 – Int.04 – Sidy has been on a tear lately and is playing like a first round pick. | – |
19 | Rockets (from Clippers) | Kris Murray | PF – Iowa – HT: 6-8 – WT: 225 – WING: NA – Jr – Brother of Keegan, Kris is a smooth and versatile forward who put up big numbers this year. Looks very NBA ready. | James Posey, Otto Porter |
20 | Heat | Leonard Miller | SF – G League Ignite (Canada) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 211 – WING: 7-2 – Fr – Miller is having a nice season for the Ignite and is looking like a mid to late first rounder. Has developed into a high level rebounder and glue-guy. Article | D.J. Wilson |
21 | Nets (from Suns) | Jett Howard | SF – Michigan – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – Fr – Juwan’s son Jett is one of the best shooters in the draft but struggles on the defensive end. | Mike Miller |
22 | Nets | Noah Clowney | PF – Alabama – HT: 6-10 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr – A highly skilled forward with good size and floor-spacing potential. | Bobby Portis |
23 | Blazers (from Knicks) | Maxwell Lewis | SF – Pepperdine – HT: 6-7 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – So – A talented wing who can really shoot the rock and has offensive upside. Has good size and length. Needs to figure things out on the defensive end. | Trey Murphy |
24 | Grizzlies | Adem Bona | PF – UCLA (Turkey/Nigeria) – HT: 6-10 – WT: NA – WING: 7-4 – Fr – A quick, explosive athlete with great open court speed, tons of strength and above the rim ability. A masterful defender. Elite 25 | faster Nene |
25 | Kings | Dariq Whitehead | SF – Duke – HT: 6-4 1/2- WT: 196 – WING: 6-9 – Fr- Dariq finished the season on an upswing after injuries derailed the early part of his freshman year. He’s a knockdown shooter with good size but is still looking to regain his athleticism. McDonald’s Game MVP | – |
26 | Pacers (from Cavs) | Brice Sensabaugh | PF – Ohio State – HT: 6-6 – WT: 235 – WING: NA – Fr – A burly and powerful combo forward with an advanced offensive game. A big time shot-maker but slow-footed on defense. | T.J. Warren, Bonzi Wells |
27 | Hornets (from Nuggets) | Bilal Coulibaly | SF – France – HT: 6-6 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.04 – An intriguing upside athlete with great length and long term potential. | – |
28 | Pacers (from Celtics) | Dereck Lively | C – Duke – HT: 7-1 – WT: 210 – WING: 7-8 – Fr – An intriguing big man prospect who can really protect the rim and is a game changer on the defensive end. Is coming on strong after a slow start to the season. Projects as a solid role player at the NBA level. Elite 25 | WCS, Tyson Chandler lite |
29 | Jazz (from 76ers) | James Nnaji | C – Barcelona (Nigeria) – HT: 6-10 – WT: NA – WING: 7-7 – Int.04 – A stud young center with all the physical tools, good length and quick off his feet. I don’t think NBA teams will let him get out of the first round. Article | bigger Greg Monroe, Jalen Duren |
30 | Clippers (from Bucks) | Trayce Jackson-Davis | PF – Indiana – HT: 6-9 – WT: 235 – WING: 7-0 – Sr – TJD is an overpowering force inside, despite not having elite center size. He’s become an advanced passer and play-maker. | Terrence Jones, Draymond-ish |
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Key Dates
- 5/16/23 – NBA Draft Lottery
- 5/15 to 5/21/23 – NBA Draft Combine
- 6/12/23 – Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET)
- 6/22/23 – 2023 NBA Draft
2023 NBA Draft Trades
- Blazers get Knicks 1st, lottery protected (Josh Hart trade)
- Knicks get Mavs 1st, top 10 protected (KP trade)
- Knicks get Pistons 1st, top 18 protected
- Knicks get Wizards 1st, top 14 protected
- Hornets get Nuggets 1st, top 14 protected (via Knicks)
- Jazz get Timberwolves 1st, unprotected (Gobert trade)
- Magic get Bulls 1st (Nikola Vucevic trade)
- Nets gets Suns 1st (KD trade)
- Pacers get Cavs 1st, lottery protected
- Pacers get Celtics 1st, top 12 protected (Brogdon trade)
- Pelicans have the right to swap picks with the Lakers, unprotected (Anthony Davis trade)
- Rockets have right to swap pick with the Nets (James Harden trade)
- Rockets get Wizards 1st (lottery protected) in the John Wall/Westbrook trade
- Rockets get Bucks 1st (unprotected) from P.J. Tucker trade
- Spurs get Hornets 1st, top 16 protected (via NY and ATL, Reddish trade, Dejounte trade)
- Thunder have the right to swap picks with the Clippers (Paul George trade)
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