Williams has a ton of potential to grow his offensive game and already being a very aware defender, he could find himself playing chunks of minutes off-the-bench his rookie year. But hes not an explosive athlete and is more of a below-the-rim kind of finisher on drives. Kessler was the best shot-blocker in college basketball last season and has terrific instincts contesting drivers and making life difficult for opponents. Hes got an NBA build (although he needs to add muscle) and a foundation of skills, but everything needs polish and to be brought up to the next level. As some around the NBA suspected, Griffin wound up being the player who slid out of the lottery, and considering the fact hes only 18 years old and one of the best shooters in the draft, this is a good value play for the Hawks. A bit of a development project for Raptors, but they are one of the best development teams in the league. 47 Memphis Grizzlies (via Cleveland, New Orleans and Atlanta): Vince Williams, 66 wing, VCU. If he can get his weight down a little bit, it could help his lateral quickness and keep him in the game on defense. This could pay off in a big way. He plays with an extremely high motor and loves to mix it up when the game gets a bit chippy. A draft-and-stash player, he is just 20 but has played professionally for three years for Perth in Australia. He struggles anytime he shoots it beyond 15 feet, and his foul shooting (58.9%) is downright abysmal. He shot 38.3% from 3 and played well off the ball in multiple-guard lineups. 17 Houston Rockets (via Brookly Nets): Tari Eason, 67 forward, LSU. Ivey could realistically end up as this drafts signature player, but he could also top out as a high-scoring, but inefficient, bench sparkplug. He was a highly touted recruit based solely on these qualities. I wouldnt go as far as to call this a no-brainer, as theres some risk built in, but a lot of that is negated by getting him here at No. On the other side of things though, Kessler is an extremely talented rim-protector that should find himself playing 15-20 minutes per game behind Towns in the rotation, possibly finding himself on the floor at the same time as Towns in some rotations. 26 Minnesota Timberwolves (via Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets): Wendell Moore Jr., 65 wing, Duke. "With the offense running through Peterson," writes Wasserman, "the 23-year-old senior is making a late NBA case by showcasing unique playmaking ability for a 6'9 . He still has a long way to go in order to be a factor in the NBA, but the Milwaukee Bucks have had success with international prospects before and could utilize Besson down the road. Another Duke player off-the-board, AJ Griffin has a chance to be a real steal here for the Atlanta Hawks because of his two-way potential. No. It might be a bit of a surprise to some, but the Orlando Magic opted to take the most NBA-ready player at No. However, Nembhard didnt develop into a consistent high-volume perimeter shooter until his senior year with Gonzaga, and its unclear whether that will continue at the NBA level. On pure athleticism alone, Davison would be a lottery pick. LaRavia was a favorite amongst analytically-minded teams like Memphis who valued his ability on both ends of the ball, and he should fit quite nicely as a potential replacement for Kyle Anderson. He plays with confidence. 11 pick but he will play for the Thunder). His shot got better over the past couple of years, but hes not a great shot creator and there are questions about his ability to defend. 56 Cleveland Cavaliers: Luke Tavers, 67 small forward, Australia). There is no such thing as too much when it comes to Spagnolos attacking mentality. 20, and due to some movement around the board, wound up with a second guard they liked here at No. Thats why this former top-five prospect has fallen down draft boards. 7 Portland Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe, 66 forward, Kentucky. Grant Williams was ejected with 1:52 left. 29 pick and other future picks. Standing 6-10, Nzosa is a very young player that has a lot of potential to grow into an extremely talented rim-protector. Moore fits nicely with what new GM Tim Connelly is building in Minnesota. There is a lot of potential with Australian Daniels, one of the better defenders in this class and is switchable and versatile on that end. But his game bares very little resemblance to the reigning NBA MVP. Being able to play with or without the ball in his hands, Bryce McGowens is a solid backcourt option for the Charlotte Hornets to add. He fell way too far in this draft and the Spurs snagged a steal at No. He doesnt have the elite straight-line speed to get by defenders who dont have to worry about him as a shooter. 24) Milwaukee Bucks: SG/SF MarJon Beauchamp - G League Ignite. 45 Minnesota Timberwolves (via Charlotte Hornets): Josh Minott, 68 forward, Memphis. 1 scoring option for an NBA team. This is a bet on Sharpes upside Sharpe is maybe the biggest boom or bust player in this draft. How he is used though in the backcourt will be interesting to see given that the Bulls have Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu from last years draft. Orlando successfully kept this close to the vest and had much of the NBA fooled, including Banchero himself, who as I understand it wasnt even sure he was the guy here. Defensively he can get steals. It wont surprise me if Ivey, who I had at No. Jul 1 2022 1 hr 4 mins. The caveat? He has the height and length to hold his own on defense, but he needs to improve on his overall approach on that end of the floor. Minnesota just drafted a backup to Karl-Anthony Towns, a smart pick. I cant wrap my head around what this team will actually look like on the floor, but I cant wait to see it in action. He nearly declared for the draft after his junior year at Kansas, but he decided to come back to work on his shooting and ball handling. 16. The extremely long (7-2 wingspan?!) There really arent that many 6-10 guys who shoot the ball like Baldwin, and while he had an incredibly difficult year in college, this is a prospect who was once viewed as a Top 10 talent. The Indiana Pacers fell in love with Bennedict Mathurin before the draft because of his athleticism and shooting abilities on the wing. Adding backcourt depth is definitely more important than adding another center, especially since Minnesota has All-NBA performer Karl-Anthony Towns at the center spot. There is a lot to like about Watson on a potential/physical build level. He is not a reliable catch-and-shoot player yet, and his shooting percentages leave a lot to be desired (30% from 3 on five attempts per game and a dismal 65% at the line), but if he can develop into a consistently efficient offensive performer, Welsey could be a dynamite change-of-pace guard. Theres never been anyone quite like him. Its unclear whether his YouTube mixtapes or his pre-Kentucky successes will come close to translating at the NBA level. 2022 NBA Draft Home Draft Board Prospects Teams All Picks: 1-58 Trade Tracker News Video @NBADraft More Full Draft Board 1 Round 1 ORL Paolo Banchero F 2 Round 1 OKC Chet Holmgren C 3. 7) Portland Trail Blazers - SG Shaedon Sharpe - Kentucky. Duren ultimately ends up in Detroit, giving GM Troy Weaver the two guys he wanted from this draft class - Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren. Odds for 1st Pick in 2022 NBA Draft Chet Holmgren -105 Paolo Banchero +105 Jaden Hardy +700 Caleb Houstan +1100 Peyton Watson +1600 Jabari Smith +1800 Patrick Baldwin Jr. +2000 Jaden Ivy +2000 AJ Griffin +2000 Nikola Jovic +2200 The odds are going to change based on the site, but the pricing above was taken from Bovada. He is a solid defender, can work off the ball (he played well off Agbaji Ochai), can handle the ball a little and has a good feel for the game. The New York Knicks have the trade assets to go out and get an NBA All-Star like Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls if he was available. 2022 NBA Draft Results and Instant Analysis, Draft Recap Thoughts On The How 2022 NBA Draft Played Out, Draft Recap Thoughts On How The 2022 NBA Draft Played Out, The Highest Upside Prospects on the NBA Horizon, 2023 NBA Draft Big Board Early Season Edition, Upperclassmen Moving Up The Draft Board The Desmond Bane Effect, Draft Buzz: Freshmen Ballers Off To A Fast Start, State of the 2023 NBA Draft An Early Look at The Strengths and Weaknesses of the 2023 Draft Class, The Elite 25 The Top NBA Prospects In High School Basketball Fall 2022, The International Elite 15 (Summer 2022 Edition), 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings (2025 recruiting class), Victor Wembanyamas Physical Profile and NBA Comparisons. He almost entered the draft after his sophomore season, but he elected to return to Ohio State to hone his 3-and-D skills. In this video, I breakdown the NBA main slate on DraftKings. While the Hornets officially made the pick, Duren is being traded to the Detroit Pistons as part of a three-team deal. That fantastic athleticism leads to amazing finishes in transition. Mathurin projects as a promising playoff performer, due to his fight-or-fight mentality. He is a low-usage player who doesnt look to create his own shot, but he is a solid ball-mover and heady passer. He is a midrange assassin, with terrific cutting instincts and a flair for the dramatic. 15 Charlotte Hornets (via New Orleans Pelicans): Mark Williams, 70 center, Duke. Why he fell this far is unknown, but Hardy has Top-10-like potential and could fill an immediate need for this franchise should Jalen Brunson leave in free agency. His shooting efficiency (especially beyond the arc) leave a lot to be desired, but that should level out in the NBA when he wont be expected to carry the usage rate he did as a sophomore at Wisconsin. One of the quicker players in the draft, and he has the handles and passing ability to take advantage of that in the open court or getting into the lane. He was on loan to Vanoli Cremona last season and averaged 12.2 points a game shooting 44.1% from 3. He is also a subpar perimeter shooter (27% from 3) and a bit of a black hole on offense once he gets the ball, the play tends to stop there. I think Smith ultimately makes Orlando and Oklahoma City regret passing on him. 32) Orlando Magic: SF/PF Caleb Houstan - Michigan. He could be a plug-and-play rotation wing after three seasons with the Jayhawks where he improved every year. No. He is so rail-thin and its unclear whether he can conceivably add weight to his frame without sacrificing what makes him so special. Great night so far for Spurs fans. If he doesnt develop into a more willing shooter, teams will be forced to play 4-on-5 when he is on the floor, which will negate all the positives he brings. Santos is a Brazilian wing with terrific ball-handling skills and an advanced understanding of how to create high-percentage offensive plays for himself and for others. NBA draft 2022: First-round pick-by-pick analysis and complete results. 22 jersey number, the same sweet shooting stroke. Anoher draft-and-stash player, but this one in the Brazilian league, where he plays for Minas. But he doesnt have much of a shot (2-of-14 from 3) and his skills are very raw and unpolished. Davis is also one of the toughest and most competitive prospects in this draft, so sign me up for that. 2022 Draft Key Dates April 13-16 - The 2022 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament April 24 - Early entry deadline May 17 - NBA Draft Lottery! The Houston Rockets really wanted to end up with Paolo Banchero third overall, but getting Jabari Smith Jr. is a terrific consolation prize at No. Hes an elite athlete and that shows when he turns the corner on a drive or gets a chance to finish in transition. Well, they got one in the draft here with Christian Koloko, a lengthy rim-protector who was the Pac-12 Defensive player of the Year. He is a terrific one-on-one player on both ends, and he seems to excel in the mano-a-mano aspects of basketball. He can get to the rim with excellent straight-line speed and heady, opportunistic cuts to the rim. The Celtics have a little of a 2014 Spurs vibe a team that lost in the Finals the season before (San Antonio in more heartbreaking fashion) and came out the next season on a mission. Blink twice and he might rip the rim off the backboard. 21) Denver Nuggets: SG Christian Braun - Kansas. The primary thing is his shooting, he has good form but needs to knock down more than 31.7% from 3. Golden State is making a bet they can develop the raw tools that made Baldwin a high-level recruit, but there is a long way to go. The details of this trade are still becoming public, but Detroit worked with the Knicks to facilitate Durens acquisition from Charlotte. One of the more NBA-ready talents from this draft class, Murray has no glaring weaknesses to his game and will be a really solid secondary scorer next to the likes of DeAaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. No. Blink once and Ivey is already by you. The move came as something of a surprise, given that Banchero never met with the Magic and the . This was the biggest reach in the first-round just based on player rankings coming into the draft, but Peyton Watson is an athletic, lengthy wing that has two-way potential. Could be a steal this far down in the draft because Griffin is maybe the best pure shooter in this years class, hitting 45% from 3 last season and being strong on the catch-and-shoot (but can put the ball on the floor and create a little, too). Both the G League Ignite professional pathway and the Overtime Elite league started out just 2 and 1 year(s) ago respectively but have alrea No. Going back-to-back in the middle of the lottery for their third selection of the night, the Thunder rolled with Jalen Williams, who possesses a ton of unique abilities as a primary scoring option and ball-handler on the wing. Id expect him to help the Spurs pretty quickly, and nabbing him here was an ideal scenario for San Antonio. He isnt a big-time athlete and he is clearly more comfortable playing as a shooting guard, where he is a bit undersized. Incredible work ethic and the kind of player coaches like to have around because he will push everyone in practice. 27) Miami Heat: SF/PF Nikola Jovi - Serbia. If he develops his skills he can be a quality rotation player. He struggles to make plays for others, and he can often find himself out of position on defense. However, the production at Wisconsin-Milwaukee fell well below what we expected, given his recruiting pedigree. No. NY Post illustration It turns. Mathurin rose in the predraft process as he showcased his athleticism and shooting ability, and while I had other players higher on my board here, hes a really good fit in Indiana. Considered an interesting defensive prospect coming into his junior season, Liddell showed a new touch from 3 shooting 37.4% last season, with a decent pull-up jumper. There were some teams that viewed Branham as a potential late lottery pick, and this is nice value for the Spurs, who nab another intriguing young perimeter player here at a pretty nice spot in the draft. Check out NBA Draft analyst Sam Vecenie and front-office insider John Hollinger judging each pick as it happened. His blazing speed and ability to put pressure on the rim will make him a devastating transition player, and complements Cunninghams cerebral play extremely well. He is a streaky shooter, too if the 3s are falling, nobody can guard him, but if hes struggling to knock down perimeter jumpers, he has yet to develop the in-between game to help compensate. pic.twitter.com/CKoF0nNtlk, John Wall signing autographs pregame in DC.pic.twitter.com/Viu3ThDgUU. While it was not shocking to see Paolo Banchero be the first name called during the 2022 NBA Draft, as many around the league believed he was the best prospect in this draft class, it was definitely shocking to see the turn of events just about an hour before the draft. We have seen All-Stars that were first-round picks, second-round picks and undrafted free agents and in this draft, there is a bunch of talent that have begun the next chapter in their basketball journeys. 2022 NBA Draft grades: Pick-by-pick analysis of all 58 selections in night where the surprises started at 1 Get your complete pick-by-pick breakdown of the 2022 NBA Draft right here. Jaden Hardy, G League Ignite The Mavericks did most of their damage before draft night, trading pick 26 to acquire Christian Wood. Good second round roll of the dice. 12 pick, meaning they are making back-to-back picks (New York technically made the No. He draws a ton of fouls and knocks down his free throws at a high rate (83% on 6.3 attempts per game). Watson is a rangy defender and athlete who lands in a good situation in Denver, which has done a good job bringing along young talent and wont have to rush him. Every year a player (usually a guard) comes out of Kentucky who everyone thinks was solid but it turns out was held back because of John Caliparis system Tyler Herro,Tyrese Maxey, Immanuel Quickley among others. He also loves to draw charges. Seth Curry (injury management) 11 Oklahoma City Thunder: Ousmane Dieng, 69 forward, New Zealand Breakers. Josh Minott has a big frame and is an athletic power-forward, but his upside is very unknown given that his talent is still extremely raw. (It's 58 and not 60 because Miami and Milwaukee were forced to surrender second-round picks for tampering.) 14 Cleveland Cavaliers: Ochai Agbaji, 65 wing, Kansas. Getting stronger with the ball and working on his craft as a ball-handler will go a long way in him potentially cracking an NBA rotation down the road. Johnny Davis possesses a score-first mentality, making him a nice fit next to Bradley Beal for the Washington Wizards. Liddell this year. No. This is a part of the draft where you can argue the wings any which way, and if Mathurin develops his on-ball game and taps into his potential as an on-ball creator, this will look pretty good in time. A big riser during the NBA Draft combine, the Indiana Pacers looked at Andrew Nembhard a lot during the pre-draft process, which is why this pick made sense. 19 pick. Well, not really a trade in the traditional sense: The Warriors bought the Hawks No. Duren is one of the drafts youngest players, so his upside alone is worth consideration at this point. No. I love this pick by the Hawks and I find it hard to believe they are done fixing their roster this offseason. If nothing else, this pick will make Evan happy, and that is priority No. Liddell is a thick, powerful wing with the base of a tree trunk and a nearly 7-foot wingspan. He has a good build for an NBA guard hes got 6-10 wingspan and he can work on or off the ball. But Rick Carlisle will love coaching Mathurin. Can this be the move that finally takes the Kings to the playoffs? 25 pick and gives the Spurs yet another exciting young talent alongside Sochan and Branham. I dont know that either of these picks are home runs, but I do think Dieng and Williams fit the criteria pretty well. He helped himself in the final day of scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine. He was a highly ranked recruit and has an NBA body, but hes not an elite athlete and his shooting was inconsistent at Duke. Poole found Draymond Green for a transition dunk the next time down for the Warriors. 28) Golden State Warriors: SF/PF Patrick Baldwin Jr. - Milwaukee. Standing 6-11, Kamagate has potential to be a two-way factor long-term, especially since he tends to play well above the rim. Having time to develop will be key for Davison, as he is still learning how to use his athleticism to his advantage. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Six months later, the Splash Brothers were still feeling it from all over the court against the Celtics and delivered one of their teams signature wins of the season so far. Liddell, 67 power forward, Ohio State. 36) Detroit Pistons (from POR): SG/SF Gabriele Procida - Italy. The Memphis Grizzlies traded the Nos. Isaiah Mobley is the older brother of Evan Mobley and while he was projected to go undrafted, he offers upside as another floor-spacing big man that is pretty elusive for his size. Williams is a stout shooting guard out of VCU with strong defensive skills and intriguing playmaking skills. Right now, Dieng is a dismal shooter with absolutely no range beyond the lane (27% from 3). This does not rule out a potentially massive Deandre Ayton offer sheet, either. He isnt much of a shooter, and his subpar foul shooting doesnt offer much glimmer of hope. Diabate may be a two-way player who spends a lot of time in the G-Leauge at first working on his skills. Standing just 6-5, it would not be surprising to see the Timberwolves look to utilize Moore at the shooting guard position sometimes, giving them a bigger and lengthier rotation than many teams in the league. What will be interesting to see is if Duren will start right away over Isaiah Stewart and if the Pistons will still pursue pending restricted free agent Deandre Ayton in free agency. Chandler might be the fastest player in this draft with or without the ball in his hands. He underwhelmed during his first two seasons as a Blue Devil, but he came on strong as a junior. The older brother of Cavaliers star Evan Mobley, Isaiah withdrew from the draft a year ago to go back to USC and work on his game. This is a draft-and-stash pick. 2, Ousmane Dieng at. A draft and stash option for the Timberwolves here, Matteo Spagnolo is a classic Tim Connelly draft pick. He needs to develop his play creation for others. Charlotte gets a 2025 first-round pick (Milwaukees) in this deal. At 21-years-old, Hugo Besson is an older international prospect that showcased his playmaking and shooting abilities at the NBA Draft Combine in May. Has the reputation as a volume scorer. Plus 58 new players will be welcomed into the NBA family. Good roll of the dice here. Davis will bring some much-needed slashing and unpredictability to the Wizards' backcourt. 44, source tells ESPN. Hes got a good feel for the game and could develop to a role-playing, ball distributing forward in the NBA but hes got to fix his shot first. He has all the raw tools to be an elite wing in the league long, athletic, great hops, can get to the rim or shoot. Christie surprised some folks by electing to stay in this years draft, but the slick shooting guard out of Michigan State showed a strong, well-rounded approach and solid fundamentals at all the important skills (shooting, defensive footwork, ball handling). The draft's first curveball comes with the first overall pick, as the Magic select Paolo Bancheroand not the oft-mocked Jabari Smith. More concerning, he was 52.5% from the free throw line. San Antonio had Wesley in play as an option at No. He is a physical marvel with imposing strength at the guard/wing position. Diop is a 20-year-old big man from Senegal with tremendous strength who has played well against top competition. The Ringer's 2022 NBA Draft Grades Now the Knicks have begun the process of clearing cap space, all but earmarking it to make Brunson an offer. 30 Denver Nuggets (via Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns): Peyton Watson, 68 wing, UCLA. June 1 - Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline (NCAA deadline) June 23rd 8:00pm EST - The 2022 NBA Draft! Few players combine his otherworldly speed/athleticism with superior body control and a knack for perfectly timing cuts to the rim. Not an elite athlete, his shot is accurate even if the release is a bit slow, hes not likely to develop into a top three option on a team, but he played his role well in Kansas and should fit in with Nuggets. Royce O'Neale (personal reasons) He comes equipped with an NBA-ready body and elite-level athleticism at the wing position. Orlando. Three things to know: Pelicans take over No.1 seed in West after Suns crushed NBA Power Rankings: Nobody is knocking the Celtics off the top spot this Three things to know: On night of returns Harden rusty, Leonard hits game-winner, Thompson scores 34, Curry 32, Warriors top Celtics in finals rematch, NBA, WNBA players react to news Brittney Griner coming home, Watch Durant, Irving combine for 62 points to lift Nets past Hornets, The 76ers shopped this pick and Green combo aggressively. Agbaji is one of the most NBA-ready players in the draft and gives the Cavaliers the type of wing shooter theyve been looking for. Indiana got great value here by trading up for Brown and he could immediately find a role in the teams rotations given his length and defensive instincts. Oklahoma City likely would have taken him first overall. 22 Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies): Walker Kessler, 71 center, Auburn. No. Even though he looks the part, his terrific shooting fundamentals have yet to translate to elite percentages (35% from 3, 50% from 2). This is a solid pick for the Hornets in that Duren is going to be quality rotation NBA player for years. Kessler is mobile and active near the hoop. He has a lot more to his game than what we saw at Wisconsin, which plays a very structured style of offense, and I think hell wind up surprising people. No. He will step in and contribute for the center-starved Charlotte Hornets on day one and give LaMelo Ball an intriguing lob partner. We have already seen one big pre-draft trade Jerami Grant going to the Trail Blazers and a couple of smaller ones, but there are a lot more to come. At 6-10 and 220, Matkovic has a nice build for a power forward and shows promise as a floor-running rebounder. He is built like a tank he can likely hold up down low against much taller players, due to his low center of gravity. At this point, the only thing missing is a consistent jump shot. Besson has terrific handles, and he uses them to slice and dice opposing defenders. This is a big swing for the for-sale Portland Trailblazers, who must try to rebuild a winner around a soon-to-be-32 Damian Lillard. He uses his bulk to hold his position well defensively and he has active hands. At this stage, he is definitely a shoot-first, shoot-second player and will need to add a bit more playmaking variety to his game to fully unlock his potential. He doesnt play beyond his abilities and he shows terrific range on his jumper. The Toronto Raptors have been searching for a center for quite some time. The 2022 NBA Draft is in the books, and it was an interesting one CBSSports.com 247Sports MaxPreps SportsLine Shop Play Golf . He has a 72 wingspan and has great defensive versatility, can shoot the 3 (39.6% last season), and can be a secondary shot creator. Its never wrong to draft a shooter. He can also blow past an over-rotated defender with a powerful first step, and then get to the rim for a thunderous throwdown against an out-of-position big man. Ranked as the best center in this years draft class, there were question marks of where Jalen Duren would end up. 2, has the better career, but I also think that starting out in Sacramento would have been less than ideal for him. A secondary ball-handler out on the wing that had a really strong year shooting the basketball from three-point range this past college basketball season, Malaki Branham was the best player on the board for the San Antonio Spurs. Much like how they got a steal in Herb Jones last year in the second-round, the New Orleans Pelicans have done so again with the addition of E.J. This was the best pick of the draft in my mind and it is not close. Measuring in at 6-8 with a 7-0 wingspan out on the perimeter, Gui Santos is another draft and stash prospect from this draft class that gets put on a championship teams radar. 6 Indiana Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin, 66 small forward, Arizona. Beauchamp fits in nicely with Giannis, Jrue, Khris, and the tough-as-nails Milwaukee Bucks. Portland snagged him with the intention of stashing him overseas, where he will need to improve his upper-body strength to hang with NBA-level wings. For the first time in more than four years, John Wall is playing a game in Washington. His size, length and athleticism is going to make an impact right away off-the-bench in Milwaukee and MarJon Beauchamp can definitely outperform being the No. The 2022 NBA Draft is set for a Thursday return to Brooklyn's Barclays Center, where 58 players are set to hear their names called (and potentially be re-routed) as they find out where they'll take that crucial first step on their journey through the NBA.. As the focus on the first round has narrowed, NBA TV analysts Chris Miles, Steve Smith and Andy Katz were joined by Bleacher Report . He is one of the elite athletes in this draft, but he needs to develop his skills, he doesnt have one NBA ready skill right now. The Canadian and Pac-12 Player of the Year he has a role in the NBA as a catch-and-shoot marksman, plus he knows how to show off his athleticism and get downhill in transition. Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero, Duke Grade: A+ And just like that, the chaos begins. Hes a good shooter and ball-mover and steady defender, and should be another young, quality complementary player for Memphis. He is a strong ball handler who shows solid floor vision and a willingness to make plays for others (increased his assist numbers to 4.4 per game as a junior). Most of those players are taking Saturday night off in Indiana. He committed to Kentucky, didnt show up until second semester, didnt play a minute for the Wildcats, and jumped straight to the draft. He isnt a floor stretching center (23.9% from 3 last season) and is not an elite finisher at the rim. Defensively, Braun loves to get after it. The Kings are trading No. John Wall receives a standing ovation in his return to DC! While this might seem like a reach for Williams, who only recently attained status as a lottery-caliber prospect, he had quite a few fans behind the scenes and should be a useful plug-and-play option for the Thunder. The 76ers shopped this pick and Green combo aggressively. Wall had an impressive first half with 11 points, including a bucket and letting the Washington fans know whose city this is. How strong is his competitive fire? His role in Atlanta will likely be nothing more than an end-of-rotation type of player though since they did also draft AJ Griffin at the same role. No. 44) Golden State Warriors (from ATL): PG Ryan Rollins - Toledo. No. He does whatever it takes to win and fills whatever gap a coach asks him to. 46) Portland Trail Blazers (from BKN via DET): C Ismal Kamagate - France. How good is his feel for the game? 8) New Orleans Pelicans (from LAL): SG/SF Dyson Daniels - G League Ignite. All indications pointed towards the Orlando Magic selecting Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. first overall, but it seems like Orlandos front-office kept their plans very secret until the last moment, as Banchero was the guy they wanted all along. He racked up nearly six rebounds per game for the G League Ignite and added 1.6 steals per contest, which speaks to his constant activity. Another unpolished and raw big man, Ismal Kamagate is likely a draft and stash player for the Portland Trail Blazers. 41 New Orleans Pelicans: E.J. He struggled at the NBA Draft Combine but reportedly had good workouts for teams. Griffin on the board, but with quality young players already in place, there wasnt really a need to inherit risk. He shot 35% from 3 at Arizona and that needs to be more consistent, plus hes not a natural offensive player. I thought we needed a game like that. If his shooting even approaches passable marks, Sochan could be a star in the making. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Thanks to a 77 reach, Williams walks in the door ready to play minutes as a rim protecting, shot-blocking center (and one athletic enough not to get totally cooked when he has to switch out on the perimeter). He should improve offensively, especially with Nikola Jokic manning the controls in Denver. A pure scoring weapon from anywhere on the floor, Smith will be an immediate source of offense for the Rockets next to the likes of Kevin Porter Jr. and last years second overall pick, Jalen Green. Step up your DFS game. No. No. He plays with supreme confidence and control navigating the pick and roll and can even serve as a teams primary offensive initiator. No. A mistake-free point guard, Chandler is the perfect backup option to Ja Morant for the Grizzlies. A versatile combo forward, Luke Travers shot up draft boards late because of his playmaking abilities. If his 3-point shooting continues to develop and he grows into (and more comfortable with his body), he could come over and find a role as an NBA sharpshooter in a few years. However, its unclear whether he will be able to develop into the type of ball-handling playmaker teams expect from a primary option. He shot up draft boards starting at the combine because he can handle the rock, defend multiple positions, plays a position of need, and impressed teams with his maturity and work ethic. INSTANT ANALYSIS. 36 Detroit Pistons (via Portland Trail Blazers): Gabrielle Procida, 68 wing, Italy. Its a good value play, if not a thrilling decision at face value. 31) Indiana Pacers (from HOU via CLE): PG Andrew Nembhard. Procida is a slick 6-7 wing out of Italy who plays with a bit of bounce and flair. On the downside, his overall approach lacks finesse, and he is in danger of fouling out of any game. He struggled to create shots for himself at the mid-major level. 2022 Draft Targets 2021 Draft Targets 2020 Draft Targets 2019 Draft Targets 2018 Draft Targets 2017 Draft Targets 2016 Draft Targets. There are also defensive concerns, he would fade into the background on that end at times in college. The Pistons must be thrilled to see Ivey fall into their laps. The Thunder selected Chet Holmgren at No. 2022 NBA Mock Draft, Picks & Predictions: Bets and Analysis for the Top 20 Prospects NBA Credit: Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images. Hes long, athletic, passes the eye test of an NBA player, and is a plus defender who creates steals. The 2022 NBA draft (branded as the 2022 NBA Draft presented by State Farm for sponsorship reasons), the 76th edition of the National Basketball Association's annual draft, was held on June 23, 2022, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.The 2022 edition marked a return to the draft's normal June date after postponements were made in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. None of this means anything if we dont hang a banner. DC crowd going crazy for John Wall pic.twitter.com/k1HtWEsLzb. He is also a strong, intense defensive presence on the wing. 29) Houston Rockets (from MEM via MIN): PG TyTy Washington - Kentucky. 9 San Antonio Spurs: Jeremy Sochan, 69 forward, Baylor. 44 pick for cash with some other stuff thrown in. The best version of Baldwin is a matchup nightmare who can get a clean look against any type of defense. He walks in the door fitting the mold of the modern NBA big man every team is searching for: Athletic, can shoot the 3 (42% this season) but has the shot creation to put the ball on the floor and get to a good midrange pull-up. Hes an active, intelligent forward who can defend several positions and plays with a ton of personality, and San Antonio has long needed some help up front. Williams brings enough all-around skills to the table to carve out a spot for himself, but its the shooting that will determine his ceiling. Hes awfully inefficient at this stage, though, and he can get caught up trying to go one-on-five every possession. Surrounded by other versatile and athletic talents, Eason will really make an impact defensively during his rookie year and if he can develop a consistent jumper, he could end up being another, potentially better, version of P.J. He spent four years at VCU and was all Atlantic-10 his last two years, which coincided with when he found his jump shot. This is an upside swing for the Bucks, who value size and athleticism on the wing and are a good fit for Beauchamp, who wont have to do much but play hard and fit in here. Is Washington the latest in that line? Its always nice to respond with a great performance and we did that tonight, Thompson said. "Now, the Knicks are already on the phones. DATABASE. ESPN's Jonathan Givony, an NBA Draft expert and founder of DraftExpress, elevated Reece Beekman into the first round of his latest mock draft for the 2023 NBA Draft on December 1st. He is already 21, so its unclear whether he ever irons those kinks out of his game. His physical frame and his perimeter skills resemble the Morris twins, but with better one-on-one ball handling skills. This could wind up as a steal here. This is a big upside play from Chicago, who had a lot of trade interest here but opted to keep the pick and take Terry, whose passing skills and energy make him a pretty unique player at 6 7. He isnt a very good perimeter shooter and he can play with a bit of tunnel vision on his drives to the hoop. Hardy also shows nice off-the-catch shooting potential and smart off-ball cutting skills. This site has no affiliation with the National Basketball Association | Website by. But it was about the cash. However, his body is so unorthodox that it will take some time to gauge whether it can withstand the rigors of an 82-game season. One of the more divisive prospects in the draft, scouts and analytics people were very split on him. 11 pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for multiple future first-round picks (the Thunder have 15 more between now and 2027). His defense is a work in progress but if he can be a solid defender at the NBA level hell have a role because of his shot. Lateral foot speed will likely be an issue on defense. Eason could eventually develop into the enforcer for Jabari Smith and Jalen Green. Griffin, 66 forward, Duke. Rising up draft boards the week of the draft, Dalen Terry went from an early second-round prospect to being the No. December 2, 2022 News Bot Leave a Comment on DRAFTKINGS NBA ANALYSIS (11/26) | DFS PICKS. However, he is significantly older than most prospects in this range (turns 22 in August) and will come into the NBA with less upside. 40 selection. But in the NBA, Walkers contributions will likely come in a 3-and-D capacity. No. Eason thrived as a sophomore for LSU, averaging nearly 17 points per game in just 24.4 minutes. You cant win the NBA title in the first third of the season, and a lot of things can change the dynamic (starting with the Bucks, who have been on the Celtics heels all season). 35 Los Angeles Lakers (via Indiana, Milwaukee and Orlando): Max Christie, 66 wing, Michigan State. Well see how this experiment works in lineups where Towns slides over to power forward. The French native played in the Australian league last season and showed impressive handles and creativity. Braun is a springy, high-energy wing with an intriguing all-around set of skills. With time, Christie could turn into a valuable 3-and-D contributor. He isnt an elite blow-by athlete, and it will take him time to adjust to the speed of the pro game, but Moore has the kind of versatile, unselfish game that will endear him to coaches and teammates. Jovic could accidentally end up on a few MVP ballots next year, due to his alphabetical proximity to one of the NBAs all-time greats. Diabate is a fascinating prospect with elite measurables and an emerging floor game. He should contribute immediately as a high-energy shotblocker and lob threat. 50) Minnesota Timberwolves (from DEN via PHI): PG/SG Matteo Spagnolo - Italy. Banchero walks in the door with an NBA body, elite athleticism and guard-like handles to go with his size (he can play the four or the five at the NBA). 46 pick from Portland. The Charlotte Hornets dealt this pick to the Detroit Pistons, who really need a shotblocking lob threat. Moore is one of my favorite players in this class and someone Im confident will wind up delivering value as a long-term role player for the Timberwolves, where he should be a nice fit as a swiss-army-knife wing alongside Anthony Edwards. He is also a bit of a late bloomer and we need to see if his 3-point percentage is real (nearly 40% as a sophomore after shooting only 30% from 3 as a freshman). 25 San Antonio Spurs (via Boston Celtics): Blake Wesley, 65 guard, Notre Dame. 2022 NBA Draft Results and Instant Analysis - NBA Draft Room 2022 NBA Draft Results and Instant Analysis June 23, 2022 by NBA Draft Room Go to the 2022 Mock Draft Blog Post: Draft Recap - Thoughts On The How 2022 NBA Draft Played Out Blog Post: Draft Recap - Thoughts On How The 2022 NBA Draft Played Out Twitter Facebook Gmail reddit Player Search Dieng has a chance to be a Top-5 player from this draft class because of his length and two-way potential. There are some who question how high his ceiling is in the NBA Murray is not a dynamic athlete by NBA standards but his floor is so high that this is a solid pick. Full preview and player prospects analysis available. Not playing at all in college, nobody has seen Sharpe play outside of a high school and AAU level, which is why there is concern for him making the jump to the NBA. Jovic is a lanky, versatile forward with guard skills in a 6-11 frame. Was he a good player in a bad system fit with the Wolverines, or is he not the player people thought coming out of high school? He can blow by his man and get in the paint at will he just cant finish. Kendall Brown was ranked as a first-round prospect in many scouts eyes and it was surprising to see him fall outside the Top-40. 20 San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors): Malaki Branham, 65 shooting guard, Ohio State. Moussa Diabat possesses good size, but he is still a very raw player, likely meaning he will spend a lot of time in the G League working on his game. He doesnt have much of a jump shot outside of 15 feet and he is raw in terms of overall basketball IQ. He doesnt back down from anybody and he rebounds exceptionally well for his position (6.5 rpg as a junior). A night unlike any other during the NBA calendar year, the NBA Draft is always a must-see spectacle not only to see which teams are setting themselves up for future success, but to see the joy and sense of accomplishment coming from all of those that are fortunate enough to hear their names called out. NBA Draft Published: Jun 23, 2022 Updated: Jun 24, 2022 IT IS TIME for the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday, June 23rd. Taking Keegan Murray over Jaden Ivey could very well end up being another bad draft move for the Sacramento Kings, but in the short-term, Murray presents the most upside given the fact that he fills an immediate need on the wing. No. OKC is keeping the No. Hes a very good rebounder, and is able to do it despite not having elite athleticism. On the downside, Iveys defensive awareness comes and goes. Banchero can do a little bit of everything, and he loves to do it on the biggest stage possible. The list of Nets players out against the Pacers: Kevin Durant (injury management) Williams is gigantic, plays hard, knows his role, and will give Charlotte a real presence defending the rim, while still allowing them to play uptempo. He shot a decent 35.8% from 3 last season (and his jumper seems to improve every year), but his playmaking skills and midrange game need to progress if he is going to fulfill the potential of his physical gifts. No. 1 when the. Much like prime Hedo Turkoglu, Jovic is a surprisingly adept ball handler for his size, thanks to his experience as a guard in high-level youth leagues before his growth spurt. He likes to get out in the open floor and make things happen. The Boston Celtics are the best team in the NBA this season. He operates exceptionally well in any team concept and loves making the extra pass/extra defensive rotation. 12). Much like how they ended up with Devin Vassell in 2020 after some teams passed on him in the Top-10, Braham could be yet another second-unit stud for the Spurs. It's clear that Banchero has the size, skills, and savvy to thrive in the NBA . This could be a steal of a pick by the Blazers if he lives up to his potential, but there is a lot of development work to do. He shows good shooting form, but his percentages are a bit disappointing. Recently turning 19-years-old, Nikola Jovi still has plenty of room to grow after being drafted by the Miami Heat. NBA Draft grades 2022: Live picks, analysis for Round 1 1. However, his shot selection is in question and hes not a great shooter at the ones he does take (27.4% from 3). Steph and Klay obviously had it rolling so we were making shots., Steph & Klay each dropped 30+ points to lead the @warriors to the win in a rematch of last szn's NBA Finals! 5) Detroit Pistons: PG/SG Jaden Ivey - Purdue. He can set a good pick, pop out to space the floor, and is a good passer. Part of that mission is a little revenge on Saturday night, taking on the team that beat them in the Finals last season, the Warriors. 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