Houston Rockets (via BKN): Jeremy Sochan, Wing, Baylor (2003) He doesn’t quite make it into the lottery, but he goes 16 to Atlanta.ġ7. Malaki Branham is a prospect who is seeing his stock rise. Atlanta Hawks: Malaki Branham, Wing, Ohio State (2003) Ousmane Dieng is an uber-athletic wing who started to turn heads with improved play in the NBL.ġ6. Charlotte Hornets (via NOP): Ousmane Dieng, Wing, NZ Breakers (2003) Ochai Agbaji is a plug-and-play 3-and-D guy.ġ5. The Cavaliers grab a mature prospect who can slot into their developing team. LaMelo Ball gets his center.ġ4: Cleveland Cavaliers: Ochai Agbaji, F, Kansas (2000) The Hornets follow suit with a rim-running big in Mark Williams. Charlotte Hornets: Mark Williams, C, Duke (2001) He’s the first true, rim-running center off the board.ġ3. The Thunder fill a hole inside with the upside and athleticism of Jalen Duren. Oklahoma City Thunder (via LAC): Jalen Duren, Big, Memphis (2003) Other teams pass on Murray because of age and upside questions.ġ2. After adding two veteran contributors, they can draft the falling Keegan Murray. This is the second part of that Kings-Knicks swap and it couldn’t work out any better than this. Sacramento Kings (via NYK): Keegan Murray, Wing, Iowa (2000) The Wizards take a player with versatility on both ends.ġ1. Tari Eason is a nice blend between college production and next-level upside. Washington Wizards: Tari Eason, Wing, LSU (2001) The young Aussie has sky-high potential as a creator on the wing.ġ0. San Antonio Spurs: Dyson Daniels, Wing, Ignite (2003) He hits shots off of screens, in transition, off the dribble, and basically any way you can imagine.ĩ. New Orleans Pelicans (via LAL): Bennedict Mathurin, Wing, Arizona (2002)īennedict Mathurin is the best on-the-move shooter in the draft. If he can stay healthy, he has star potential.Ĩ. The Blazers are another team rumored to be moving down, but they will grab AJ Griffin here instead. Portland Trail Blazers: AJ Griffin, Wing, Duke (2003) They will roll with the young backcourt of Tyrese Haliburton and Davis.ħ. The Indiana Pacers are still trying to move Malcolm Brogdon on draft day, but they take Johnny Davis anyway. Indiana Pacers: Johnny Davis, Combo, Wisconsin (2002) The Pistons are willing to roll the dice.Ħ. Shaedon Sharpe didn’t play at Kentucky, but he’s oozing with talent.
Detroit Pistons: Shaedon Sharpe, Combo, Kentucky (2003)Īfter all the excitement, the Pistons follow that up by taking the biggest wild card in the draft. Neither player is a pure point guard, but they would make for a formidable trio of primary creators with RJ Barrett.ĥ. The Knicks will add a proven veteran on an expiring contract.Īs for the pick, the Knicks are going all-in on Immanuel Quickley by pairing him with Jaden Ivey. The Kings add two contributors - one great three-point shooter and the other an athletic wing with upside. How about Evan Fournier, Cam Reddish, and pick No. The Domantas Sabonis-Julius Randle frontcourt pairing feels a bit clunky. Would this be a match made in heaven? Swapping Randle in this deal might not work. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report is reporting that the Kings could be interested in moving down in the lottery. If you have been reading the tea leaves, it sounds like New York is interested in moving up in the draft according to Ian Begley of SNY. New York Knicks (via SAC): Jaden Ivey, Combo, Purdue (2002) The Rockets are putting together a fun, young group.Ĥ. As his range expands deeper and deeper, he’s going to be even tougher to cover. Paolo Banchero is an offensive dynamo who can score in a variety of ways.
Houston Rockets: Paolo Banchero, Big, Duke (2002)
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