Alabama / 240 lbs. San Antonio also has a few veterans who dont necessarily fit into the teams long-term future. 6'7" Portland Trail Blazers: Jaden Hardy (Ignite: Guard, G League, 6-4), 37. Im a quick learner. He's an explosive athlete who shoots it well enough from 3-point range to make him a lock for the top-10 of this draft even if Villanova is having a disappointing season. When he'll return is unclear but his athleticism and potential is easy to see and why he'll likely go in the first round regardless of the fact that he's had an underwhelming freshman season to date. Heading into the lottery, there was about a 50% chance that the Spurs would pick ninth so this outcome is far from a surprise. Tag: 2024 Mock NBA Draft. Sacramento Kings: Bryce McGowens (Nebraska Cornhuskers: Wing, Freshman, 6-7), 38. The Pacers could use a backcourt defender. 36. Analysis: Falcons fans should be familiar with their pass-rushing woes from 2022 just 21 sacks, second worst in the league but they might not know much about McDonald. One team who would be interested in moving up to select Ivey, per reports, is the Knicks. Wembanyama is unlike any prospect who has ever existed and will go No. USA TODAY Sports. It's been assumed for many months now that the first two picks of the 2023 NBA Draft will be French sensation Victor Wembanyama and G-League Ignite star Scoot Henderson. Minnesota Timberwolves Kendall Brown. He has great hands and dunks everything (he led the nation in dunks, in fact). In the next tier, Daniels has become the desirable star role player with a high . The 2022 Draft class started its NBA journey in Brooklyn on Thursday night. The Spurs will soon host LaRavia for a pre-draft workout, For The Win has learned. Gardner can give them that kind of juice as he's settled into to be a safer pick that Derek Stingley Jr. with more athletic upside and more reliable size. Daniels will be a very good defender and will take pressure off of Lillard on that end. So with all of that in mind, based on conversations with decision-makers around the league as well as the latest rumors and reporting, here is how I predicted the draft will shape up on June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn: As I wrote earlier this week, despite recent reporting, its not a lock that the Magic select Auburns Jabari Smith. That remains true. Sochan, Vassell lead Spurs past Pacers in Popovich's absence. Fr I like the fit of Daniels next to Damian Lillard. It'll frankly be surprising if it's anybody other than Miller or one of the players just listed. Christie is a shooter who should be able to raise his stock before the draft. 1. 6'8" Davison, G, Alabama, 2nd round, 38th pick: Trevion Williams, C, Purdue. In this hypothetical, San Antonio sends out the ninth pick as the centerpiece for Phoenix. NBA Draft; Odds; NCAA WBK . While he didnt look ready for pro minutes during recent 5-on-5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine, Im still a believer in Millers long-term potential because he has so many interesting development pathways. I project Curry's minutes and usage will remain in the. Braun could be that guy. At 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds, Mathurin is a very good athlete who is also a proven three-point shooter. Jakob Poeltl is a free agent after this season, and the combination of Zach Collins and Jock Landale has a way to go before solidifying themselves in the rotation. The Giants need a young alpha playmaker on the back end of their defense and Schoen has given serious consideration to move the hefty contract of James Bradberry before or during the draft. Sensabaugh was only ranked as the 65th-best prospect in the Class of 2022, which suggests he was never supposed to be a one-and-done first-round pick. Just days away from the big night, reports are flying around about the number of potential . However, Walker and Vassell both seem to boast more upside moving forward. Note: The 2022 draft will only have 58 picks after the Bucks and Heat were stripped of their. 6'8" 1. Being long and athletic and disruptive, thats what I try to show in my game and my defense. During a recent conversation with For The Win, Sochan spoke about his defensive mentality and what he will bring with him to the pros: Im trying to be that disruptive player like Draymond Green, Patrick Beverley, and Jae Crowder. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. , FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/UUTLEu3NwK@keegan3murray | @IowaHoops pic.twitter.com/4KadZ0WxbU, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) June 7, 2022. So keep that in mind and dive into a list of what I believe are the 30 best prospects who could be eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft. But hes an undeniably worthwhile gamble for a rebuilding team like the Oklahoma City Thunder, who would love to add another lengthy ball-handler especially as he seems to be ascending on his development curve. Willis offers the most upside with his big arm and athleticism and the Panthers are in position to wait with Darnold serving as a bridge for Ben McAdoo and Matt Rhule. If they use a late first-round pick on him, they can also get Butler locked in on a cheaper guaranteed contact while he fills out his frame. Beekman can play either backcourt spot and also guard his position. Williams is 6-foot-6 with a seven-foot wingspan. Projected trade with Chicago Bears - CHI receives 2023 first-round pick (7), 2023 second-round pick (38), 2024 first-round pick, 2024 fourth-round pick - LV receives 2023 . The organization may feel similarly, too, as the Pelicans recently hosted Daniels for a pre-draft workout. Plus, the last time the Spurs used a first-round pick on an upperclassman from Wake Forest, it turned out well. Ron Rivera and Scott Turner have hinted at how much they love the Ohio State wideout options early in the draft and with Wilson gone they will be fine going with his equally dynamic teammate. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Fr Sign up for the Layup Lines newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. And he was a great teammate. Walker is 6-8, 240-pound 19-year old who very much looks the part. The Rockets could use a high ceiling shooter like Baldwin. There also were questions about Adams' speed coming out and Burks makes up for that concern regarding him with strength, route-running and more than enough quickness. Agbaji is a very Jorden-esque pick. Howard has been skyrocketing on draft boards since the start of the 2022-'23 season and it's understandable as he stands at 6-foot-8. 06/18/22 By Joe DiTullio. However, the NFL Combine is this week, and rookie draft stocks will rise and fall over the next few days. For good reason. Sochan, who has experience as the youngest player to ever suit up for the Polish national team, is exactly the kind of player that the Blazers need to put next to Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons especially considering both limitations on the defensive side of the floor. After investing highly in two tight ends and showing some interest in veteran wideouts in the open market, the Jets have been zoned into getting one more weapon to round out Zach Wilson's arsenal in trying to getting a big healthy bump from the QB in Year 2. What we learned from the Spurs win over the Pacers, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan showed the Spurs future is bright against the Pacers. Meanwhile, other notable names (e.g. But his abilities as a shot creator at the rim and on the perimeter make him an enticing project. section: | slug: 2023-nba-mock-draft-victor-wembanyama-goes-no-1-to-spurs-in-first-projections-following-trade-deadline | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | B/R's Final 2022 NBA Mock Draft Jonathan WassermanJune 22, 2022Comments Comment Bubble Icon B/R's Final 2022 NBA Mock Draft 0 of 5 AP Photo/Morry Gash The NBA draft smoke has. The Texans are holding on to Laremy Tunsil for left tackle but now they can look at Neal to dominate the right side and provide powerful bookends for Davis Mills or whoever is their starting quarterback in 2022. 4 overall. The Grizzlies have such a deep roster that they could take a gamble with Miller, who is probably two years away from being two years away. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK, Florida State Seminoles: Big, Freshman, 7-1. Dayton 6'6" Indiana He should have a monster workout in Indy that'll boost his stock after a 2022 season . Golden State Warriors MarJon Beauchamp. NFL Draft will soon become an official reality. If hes here, I cant imagine the Hawks pass on him. Williams' outside big-play skills are the ideal complement to the games of Corey Davis and Elijah Moore. The Packers need a versatile subpackage option behind Preston Smith and Rashan Gary. This means San Antonio would be picking for Phoenix at nine. Mock drafts are not an exact science but they can serve as helpful thought exercises. Spurs are on the clock at 9, 20, 25, and 38. Lloyd is slipping a bit because of his position and how his skill set relates to Georgia's Nakobe Dean, also a strong second-half first-round prospect. He's a natural scorer who is averaging 19.0 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 44.4% from 3-point range on 7.1 attempts per contest. But Michigan States Max Christie, who was the fastest sprinter at the combine, has shown some promise. Im a jack of trades. UCLA I can defend. / 165 lbs. If Phoenix brass decides someone like Ayton is not worth the max, the team will likely look to pull off a sign-and-trade. 6'5" Wesley, who only recently turned 19 years old, still needs to improve his efficiency. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | This is the end of a mini-run on offensive linemen, with four projected in seven picks from Nos. 6'8" France / 210 lbs. Liddell is a win-now pick. 1 overall pick. Hawkins has developed into a dynamic scorer who could help UConn compete for a trip to the Final Four. Atlanta Hawks: Christian Koloko (Arizona Wildcats: Big, Junior, 7-1), 45. / 185 lbs. Several prospects used the NBA Draft Combine to improve their draft stock. 6'9" Mathurins defensive focus comes and goes but he has potential on that end. Murray is the only college basketball player on record to make at least 60 dunks and 3-pointers in the same season. Reasonable minds can answer that question differently-- although it should be noted that most seem to believe it'll likely be Overtime Elite guard Amen Thompson. Portland Trail Blazers: Ron Harper Jr. (Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Wing, Senior, 6-6), 58. The Lions also feel like they're going for defensive impact and the decision for Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn will be made easy should Hutchinson be still available after the Jaguars take Walker. Since our last update after the order was set, a lot has changed. With Jalen Williams, the Spurs roll the dice and hope that theyve discovered a playmaking wing. I got to know Sochan, who told me about how he plan to bring "positive energy" to whatever team he plays for in the pros. Expect them to complete the late pivot to this rising versatile hybrid stud. Everything that's happened since then suggests the former NBA players were closer to right than wrong. He wreaks havoc on the defensive end of the floor, and thats going to help him stay on the floor in the NBA. He should be the first college player selected although Jarace Walker (Houston), Keyonte George (Baylor), Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas) and Cam Whitmore (Villanova) are also obvious candidates to be the first college player selected. Although the center position isnt exactly an area of need for the Wizards, they are at a place where they simply need to draft the best player available. 5 overall, and Id be shocked if he fell out of the lottery. LSUs Tari Eason had an early pre-draft workout with the Hawks, and for me, this is one of the most logical fits in the draft. Scouts and executives also got a chance to learn official measurements for prospects who decided to participate while in Chicago. Holmes is a great example of how a top-100 high school prospect can enroll at a non-power-conference school and still remain on NBA franchises' radars. Griffin was a high school star at Archbishop Stepinac, near New York City. They need a finisher. Here. The Thunder have playmakers and passers. Before we preview the San Antonio Spurs draft, lets check in on the picks they boast in the late-June event. The Nuggets could use as much non-Nikola Jokic playmaking as possible and Hardy is a potential playmaker. Atlantas defense needs a lot of work, and Eason was one of the most productive defensive playmakers in all of college basketball. Johnson has the potential to play either left guard or right tackle to boost Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. NBA Mock Draft 2022: Spurs get help in the frontcourt, The Spurs have waived Isaiah Roby, signed Sandro Mamukelashvili. Henderson was sidelined for more than a month earlier this season after suffering a fractured nose and concussion. The Pistons were reportedly wowed by the stellar workout from Jalen Green last season, and I think theyll be similarly enamored with Sharpe this year. 6'2" 1 overall on down. 9. When we spoke to the former Toledo star, here is what he had to say: Im a playmaker. at Washington Wizards: Jean Montero (Elite: Guard, Overtime, 6-2), 55. 17. They hit big-time on Rashawn Slater for starting left tackle and Smith, a late fast-rising powerful natural run blocker with great athletic upside, would be another smart choice. Butler, however, finished in the 90th percentile on catch-and-shoot jump shots, per Synergy. Hes not a quick twitch-athlete and struggles to explode in traffic, which are flaws that could potentially dampen his draft stock. Week 15 is now officially in the books, which means it's time for another NFL mock draft. The Sporting News' official mock draft below attempts to project each pick from what could be one of the more chaotic first rounds in recent draft history. Most folks who I talk to who are familiar with Portlands thinking do not believe the Blazers keep this pick. He might be a high-floor/low-ceiling prospect, but at this point in any draft teams should be thrilled to simply find a player who will stick. He has a high ceiling and fits the roster reasonably well. Davison from Alabama. The Titans must develop some depth and starting potential around center Ben Jones and with Johnson and Smith off the board, Green is a great value pick given his strength and nastiness needed for their downhill running game.