By June 23, Daniels will have worked out for every team picking Nos. His finishing and post game may still be strong enough for a team that could use more high-percentage scoring options up front. Following the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype said they are monitoring the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers as two potential teams that could. Even the Orlando Magic are still doing homework before deciding on their No. Best rank: 6 (ESPN, Athletic, Yahoo) Worst rank: 12. 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. He doesnt have a huge offensive role in Oregons offense, but the 7-footer has already hit three threes and blocked eight shots through four games. Orlando Magic (via Pacers): Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee, PF, Freshman), 36. Scouts will presumably want to see more three-point shooting to buy a 172-pound guard for the next level. Memphis Grizzlies:Mojave King (G League Ignite, SG, 2002). 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. And teams are still wondering if Holmgren will take a physical. You'll get exclusive content every month and be a key part of the NBA Draft Room community. From contenders gone awry to up-and-comers not quite heading up, here's a look at some teams that have not panned out. The freshman is on pace to become the. Teams like the Rockets would move prospects around positionally to make room for Henderson. After a 29-point game against Seton Hall and 30 points against Omaha, a Murray breakout appears on. 58. 1, but we're also hearing from teams that the Orlando Magic isn't out on Holmgren. 32 or No. Liddell has not received an invite to the green room, which bodes well for teams' chances of getting him in the 20s. 5 in the first-round order, whereas the second-worst team can drop to as low as No. Even in November, it seems like there isnt much left for Victor Wembanyama to prove. At 7-feet he . NBA Mock Draft 2022: Second Round Teeming with Potential With soon-to-be big names occupying the first round, the 2022 NBA Draft's second round could feature some underlying talent.. The threes and isolation moves into dribble jumpers continue to be persuasive for a 6'10" freshman at his age and floor. And right now, the Detroit Pistons are one of the most likely at 3-15. 4 pick in three other mock drafts polled. Between Banchero and Jalen Green, the Rockets will have two high-level creators to run offense through and build around. It's that skinny frame that's the root of scouts' nerves. There are questions about who he will defend in the NBA, though in the Nos. Charlotte Hornets (via Pelicans): Mark Williams (Duke, C, Sophomore), 16. Orlando Magic:Trevon Brazile (Arkansas, PF/C, Sophomore). Molinar put up 30 points against Kentucky to continue his standout junior year. Updated NBA mock draft after first impressions https://t.co/GrORX6nErZ, Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) November 23, 2022, 1. New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers):Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky, SG, Freshman), 9. New Orleans Pelicans (via Jazz):Hugo Besson (New Zealand Breakers, SG, 2001), 53. Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), MarJon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2000), Max Christie (Michigan State, SG/SF, Freshman). With his 66 size and athleticism, he wont need to show much improvement off the dribble if hes suddenly a consistent threat from deep. San Antonio Spurs (via Lakers): Jaylin Williams (Arkansas, PF, Sophomore), 39. This late in the draft, a team may put more stock into Nunezs special facilitating and passing than the questions about his shooting and physical traits. Charlotte Hornets: Jeremy Sochan (Baylor, PF, Freshman), 19. 31. Howard has immediately caught scouts attention with his shot-making and scoring instincts for a 68 wing. 48. Portland Trail Blazers (via Grizzlies):Trevion Williams (Purdue, PF/C, Senior), 60. The next month will be key for NBA evaluators, who'll be shaping their boards before the predraft process. Scouts have entertained the idea of Wesley rising up in the 20s or late teens. NDiaye should be on NBA radars after making noise at the U18 African Championship, where the 611, 18-year-old project was launching 8.8 threes per game and flashing unique shooting versatility for a big. A 7-footer who moves/anticipates like Kessler suddenly hitting threes would be a huge development. The top of the 2022 NBA draft is looking stronger by the month. 4 pick, which is being discussed in multiple trade situations. Boston Celtics:Drew Peterson (USC, SF, Senior). 1. 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. New Orleans Pelicans (via Cavaliers): Iverson Molinar (Mississippi State, PG/SG, Junior), 56. Charlotte Hornets (via Jazz):Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky, PF/C, Senior). Hawkins entered the season on breakout watch, and hes quickly delivered some noteworthy stretches of persuasive shooting with a quick, high release. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors): Dalen Terry (Arizona, PG/SG, Sophomore), 21. https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-aggregate-nba-mock-draft-potential-rockets-picks-entering-march/, Draft lottery odds, if Rockets finish with worst record, 2023 NBA mock draft roundup: Potential Houston Rockets picks at All-Star break, Victor Wembanyama not opposed to Rockets or any other team in 2023 NBA draft, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta: Pray for Victor, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, 2. His mobility, motor and two-point skill development have translated to easy baskets and half-court scoring. 29-ranked offense. 31. 60. Houston Rockets: Paolo Banchero (Duke, PF, Freshman), 4. Scouts are waiting to see how real Shannons early-season shooting is after he made four threes versus Monmouth and eight threes against UCLA. ESPN, Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated and NBAdraft.net. Philadelphia 76ers:Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG, Freshman). He's generating buzz as an option in the 20s. The top three might not be set the way it seemed after the lottery. Philadelphia 76ers: EJ Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Junior), 24. 1. The Orlando Magic could enter next season focused on building around Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, Franz Wagner and Jabari Smith. Best rank:3 (The Athletic, The Ringer,NBADraft.net). Though the Magic are believed to be considering Holmgren and Banchero, Smith remains the favorite. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Warner Brothers Discovery. More teams than not have been mentioned in trade discussions. Chicago Bulls: Malaki Branham (Ohio State, SG, Freshman), 19. Charlotte Hornets:JD Davison (Alabama, PG, Freshman). San Antonio Spurs (via Lakers): Trevor Keels (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman), 43. Los Angeles Lakers:Terrence Shannon Jr. (Texas Tech, SG/SF, Senior). Charlotte Hornets: Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), 14. Sacramento Kings:Eric Gaines (UAB, PG, Freshman). Physical tools wont be enough for Lively to generate lottery interest, as hes looked fairly limited at both ends in terms of offensive skill and defensive speed. Milwaukee Bucks:DaRon Holmes II (Dayton, PF/C, Sophomore). Sochan is getting looks in the late lottery, as his defensive versatility should be attractive to a number of teams in that range. 12, the idea of pairing defensive aces in Holmgren and Duren has to be appealing. New Orleans Pelicans (via Jazz): Hugo Besson (New Zealand Breakers, SG, 2001), 53. 6, and so on. Teams within five games of Houston in the standings: The bottom-three teamshave identical oddsof landing a top-four pick in the May 16 draft lottery. There are concerns over Juzang's quickness and athleticism for the NBA, but his shot-making is too tough for teams to keep passing on the 6'7" wing. Still, NBA teams will want to see shooting improvement to consider him in the first round. Baldwin has scouts nervous about his brutally inefficient season, historically low vertical numbers and seemingly casual approach. Athletic finishing remains Braziles signature strength, though continuing to build on the early-season shooting flashes will be his key to a legitimate draft-stock spike. Los Angeles Clippers: Jean Montero (Overtime Elite, PG, 2003), 44. The Blazers seem more likely to deal their No. New York Knicks:Gradey Dick (Kansas, SF, Freshman). 6. Sacramento Kings: Jaden Ivey (Purdue, G, Sophomore), 5. Scoring double-figures in three of four games, Starling has showcased a variety of dribble and finishing counters plus confident shot-making skill. Whether he can rise into the top-five mix will come down to sustaining a similar level of jump-shot makes, and if he can showcase more off-the-dribble skill or burst once Alabamas schedule picks up. Ive never heard anything negative about him. A core of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Wembanyama would suddenly have a new level of upside. Since lottery night, the assumption around the NBA has been that Orlando will take Smith. Jonathan. 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. Multiple top-10 teams should have picks up for sale in hopes of acquiring win-now veterans. Scouts wouldn't mind if he attempted more threes, but he's been tough on long twos (16-of-32), a dangerous pull-up threat (40 makes) and accurate from the line (78.2 percent). Memphis Grizzlies (via Jazz): Walker Kessler (Auburn, C, Sophomore), 22. Golden State Warriors: JD Davison (Alabama, PG, Freshman), 30. It's not known what the Kings think of Ivey or his fit with De'Aaron Fox, though the Purdue guard never worked out with Sacramento. NBA Mock Draft: After Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller is pushing Amen and Ausar Thompson for the No. The San Antonio Spurs could find Keegan Murray's versatility, improvement/production and fit too enticing in the late lottery. 30. The team with the worst record cannot fall below No. Regardless, the combination of 69 size, shot-making and athletic finishes creates the perception of upside, and thats not accounting for the possibility that he can also add value as a passer and defender. New York Knicks: Malaki Branham (Ohio State, SG, Freshman), 12. 3 pick in three mock drafts and the No. 28. 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. It's still extremely uncommon to see a guard-wing type generate first-round attention after averaging just 11.5 points per 40 minutes. Houston Rockets (via Nets):Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), 18. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks):Arthur Kaluma (Creighton, SF, Sophomore). 6 for the Packers to move into the top three. Sacramento Kings: Kendall Brown (Baylor, SF, Freshman), 38. Detroit Pistons: Victor Wembanyama (Mets 92, PF/C, 2004). Oklahoma City Thunder:Trevor Keels (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman), 35. Smith, a year younger and widely praised for his maturity and approach, feels safe to everyone, and he's perceived to offer the same level of upside as anyone in this draft with a skill set that Orlando could use. Miami Heat:MarJon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2000), 28. But at 66, he doesnt turn 19 until August and hes already equipped with NBA-level moves for perimeter separation, tough shot-making skill and disruptive defensive tools. Brandon Millers start has been a hop topic early, with the 69 freshman averaging 20.2 points on 15-of-29 from three. He'd give Cade Cunningham a second star, another threat around the arc and a spectacular finishing target with a 7'5" wingspan. Washington Wizards (via Mavericks): Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior), 57. While hes not the most creative of the top wing prospects, the gradual development and strides hes made remains a selling point. Johnny Davis (Wisconsin), Jeremy Sochan (Baylor), Harrison Ingram (Stanford), EJ Liddell (Ohio State), Wendell Moore (Duke), Blake Wesley (Notre Dame), and Walker Kessler (Auburn) have improved. Miller has the body and looks likePaul George, an NBA scout told HoopsHype, per Scotto. 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. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): AJ Griffin (Duke, SF, Freshman), 13. 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.They also have another pick headed their way later in the round, most likely from the Los Angeles Clippers. His. He's coming off a near buzzer-beater that sunk Ohio State, which was the 15th time he hit multiple threes this season. Up to 50.0 percent from three, A.J. 36. There won't be a consensus No. An Ivey-De'Aaron Fox pairing figures to give the Kings a more exciting feel no matter. Nembhard's 26-point, 11-assist performance in Chicago caught everyone's attention given the freedom he had compared to the facilitator role he played for Gonzaga. Hes got a chance to be really good. https://t.co/5WM1WCdmxt, Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 23, 2023. 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. Jones hasnt made a three-pointer yet, but Swiss Army knife-numbers (13.3 points, 6.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.7 blocks) could look enticing for a versatility specialty role. The Spurs make sense for Duren. 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. The potential to stretch the floor and protect the rim should be enough for Ware to remain in the top-20 discussion all year, even if his shot attempts and scoring production fluctuate. With the college season starting, Jonathan Wasserman updates his Big Board with the top 50 2023 Draft prospects. 2 overall pick in all 10 mock drafts polled. This past week, they've seen the best and worst from the 19-year-old, who followed an 0-of-11 dud against the Long Island Nets with a 31-point, nine-assist game versus the Capital City Go-Go. Oklahoma City Thunder: Brandon Miller (Alabama, SF, Freshman). His fit will be tougher to picture if he struggles to make threes or guard away from the basket. Jarace Walker enters the Top 10. Minnesota Timberwolves: Gabriele Procida (Bologna, SF, 2002), 49. As the scout alluded to, Thompson shot 25 percent from beyond the arc this season. His high floor and fit will earn him looks from late-lottery teams who'll be valuing his three-and-D floor. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Tari Eason (LSU, PF, Sophomore), 16. Memphis Grizzlies (via Timberwolves):James Nnaji (Barcelona, C, 2004). Lewis isn't the defensive stopper scouts hope for in a 6'7", 245-pound combo forward. Jackson-Davis has been dominant early (20.8 points, 75.6 percent FG), just not with any new skills. Orlando Magic: Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas, PG/SG, Freshman). Chicago Bulls:EJ Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Junior), 19. The Magic have two of the first five second-round picks, so No. 1 pick. The 50s should feature a number of international players who get picked and stashed. Utah Jazz (via Sixers):Kelel Ware (Oregon, C, Freshman). In this case, Kevin Porter Jr. would presumably slide to the wing between Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. 3. Stats courtesy of Synergy SportsandSports Reference. San Antonio, 14-47, 0.5 games back (GB) 3. As long as hes making jumpers at a respectable rate, his name should continue to be grouped in with the other lottery prospects. There is even disagreement about how the top three will play out. Ivey is widely regarded as the prospect to draft after the big-three freshmen. 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