[ESPN] 58 顺位模拟选秀预测更新:球员排名升降及最新情报

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乔纳森·吉沃尼 (Jonathan Givony)

杰里米·吴 (Jeremy Woo)

2024 年 6 月 26 日,美国东部时间下午 7:18

2024 年 NBA 选秀大会的焦点在于亚特兰大老鹰队的动向,以及他们将选择哪位球员作为状元秀。

在为期两天的选秀大会之前,状元之争似乎逐渐明朗,大多数球队预计扎卡里·里萨谢 (Zaccharie Risacher) 和亚历克斯·萨尔 (Alex Sarr) 将成为前两位被选中的球员。

从现在起到老鹰队在纽约巴克莱中心开始选秀,ESPN 将持续追踪相关新闻和情报。

最后更新时间: 周三美国东部时间下午 7:15,华盛顿奇才队交易得到 14 号签之后。

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1. 亚特兰大老鹰队

扎卡里·里萨谢 (Zaccharie Risacher),小前锋,布尔日 (法国) | 年龄:19.2 岁

距离今晚选秀大会首轮开始还有几个小时,所有迹象都表明老鹰队将选择里萨谢,因为在老鹰队之后选秀的竞争对手表示,他们的情报显示里萨谢将成为状元秀。老鹰队继续表示,他们尚未确定选秀之夜的方向,但其他球队都在为里萨谢成为状元秀做准备。

老鹰队需要就现有球员做出重大决定,特别是特雷·杨 (Trae Young) 和德章泰·穆雷 (Dejounte Murray),他们似乎注定会在不久的将来离开球队。新奥尔良鹈鹕队是他们其中一人的潜在下家,布兰登·英格拉姆 (Brandon Ingram) 是鹈鹕队阵容中最具吸引力和可行性的目标。贾伦·约翰逊 (Jalen Johnson) 似乎是老鹰队唯一不会考虑交易的球员。

在与亚特兰大老鹰队进行了一次积极的试训后,里萨谢继续稳居状元秀之位,正如他在选秀前的表现一样。那些在美国见过他的人的反馈是,他是一位比预期更好的传球手,而且与他瘦弱的身材相比,他在对抗和对抗中的表现更好。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


2. 华盛顿奇才队

亚历克斯·萨尔 (Alex Sarr),大前锋/中锋,珀斯 (澳大利亚) | 年龄:19.1 岁

由于普遍预期里萨谢将成为状元秀,因此竞争对手继续将华盛顿奇才队视为萨尔的可能下家。

众所周知,萨尔对奇才队的环境感到满意,因为更年轻的阵容为他提供了更清晰的上场时间,并有机会成长为一个更重要的角色。奇才队在本赛季一直有球探在珀斯考察萨尔,据信他们非常看好萨尔的长期潜力。在全面重建的过程中,华盛顿奇才队有耐心等待萨尔的成长,这使得他们在理论上非常适合萨尔,反之亦然。

萨尔可以说是这里潜力最大的球员,他拥有成为顶级防守球员的身体素质,以及成为一名出色的终结者和不断进步的空间型球员的潜质。– 杰里米·吴


3. 休斯顿火箭队(来自篮网队)

里德·谢泼德 (Reed Sheppard),控球后卫/得分后卫,肯塔基大学 | 年龄:20.0 岁

截至周三下午,有迹象表明火箭队将继续持有 3 号签,并选择谢泼德,这是他们在整个选秀前过程中一直垂涎的球员。

自选秀抽签以来,休斯顿火箭队就一直积极参与有关该签位的谈判,火箭队渴望改善阵容并在短期内取得胜利,但目前看来,他们对保持现状感到满意。据 ESPN 的阿德里安·沃纳罗斯基 (Adrian Wojnarowski) 报道,火箭队在周二从布鲁克林篮网队那里获得了选秀资产,包括属于菲尼克斯太阳队的未来选秀权,休斯顿火箭队可能会寻求交易这些选秀权,以期提升阵容,太阳队的凯文·杜兰特 (Kevin Durant) 是他们感兴趣的具有冲击力的球员之一。

目前,除非在选秀后期出现令人意外的交易方案,否则火箭队似乎将继续引进年轻球员,而谢泼德自 5 月 12 日选秀抽签之夜以来一直是这里的热门人选。休斯顿火箭队的老板团队在选秀初期就前往洛杉矶与谢泼德会面,谢泼德也访问了火箭队的训练设施,以证明自己是选秀大会上最好的射手。– 杰里米·吴


4. 圣安东尼奥马刺队

斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle),控球后卫/得分后卫,康涅狄格大学 | 年龄:19.6 岁

由于预计里德·谢泼德将在第 3 顺位被选中,因此卡斯尔似乎是最有可能在第 4 顺位被马刺队选中的球员。马刺队还邀请了里德·谢泼德、罗伯·迪林厄姆 (Rob Dillingham)、马塔斯·布泽利斯 (Matas Buzelis)、道尔顿·克内希特 (Dalton Knecht)、科迪·威廉姆斯 (Cody Williams) 等球员参加试训,但卡斯尔的防守能力和作为组织核心的长期潜力使他成为选秀大会前列的热门人选。

圣安东尼奥马刺队已经接到了许多关于 4 号签和 8 号签的交易电话,他们有兴趣尽可能地创造价值,但据信马刺队也在采取耐心的态度,而不是急于围绕维克多·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 建立一支争冠球队。

值得注意的是,马刺队最近对多诺万·克林甘 (Donovan Clingan) 表现出越来越浓厚的兴趣,并在最近几天对他进行了面试,以更好地了解他。有些人认为,这可能是马刺队在向竞争对手暗示,如果他们想选中克林甘,就必须在第 4 顺位选中他,而不是真的对这位身高 7 英尺 3 英寸的康涅狄格大学冠军球员和身高 7 英尺 5 英寸的文班亚马组成双塔阵容感兴趣。在这种情况下,如果谢泼德在第 3 顺位被选中,竞争对手预计马刺队会对卡斯尔感到满意。– 杰里米·吴

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5. 底特律活塞队

马塔斯·布泽利斯 (Matas Buzelis),小前锋/大前锋,发展联盟点燃队 | 年龄:19.6 岁

在过去的几天里,竞争对手对活塞队的方向进行了额外的审视,这个问题在某种程度上源于 5 号签成为本次选秀大会上可能进行向下交易的签位。

多诺万·克林甘的潜在可用性将使该签位具有一定的额外交易价值,因为在底特律活塞队之后选秀的球队,包括波特兰开拓者队(7 号签)和孟菲斯灰熊队(9 号签),都有可能向上交易并选中他。在这种情况下,底特律活塞队可能能够在乐透区内向下交易,并且仍然可以选择他们感到满意的球员,据信这其中包括布泽利斯、科迪·威廉姆斯和罗伯·迪林厄姆。

底特律活塞队对克林甘和威廉姆斯进行了试训,并在最近接待了迪林厄姆的访问。值得注意的是,迪林厄姆最近几天与底特律活塞队的联系尤为紧密,因为活塞队需要一个进攻上的火花来增强他们的创造力。布泽利斯在选秀前的很长一段时间里都与底特律活塞队关系密切,但这种兴趣早于特拉扬·兰登 (Trajan Langdon) 被聘为球队篮球运营总裁之前。

布泽利斯为该区间的绝大多数球队进行了试训,包括圣安东尼奥马刺队和夏洛特黄蜂队,这两支球队分别在底特律活塞队之后,拥有 6 号签和 8 号签。他仍然被视为活塞队的一个强有力的候选人,无论是在这个位置上,还是在向下交易的情况下。– 杰里米·吴


6. 夏洛特黄蜂队

道尔顿·克内希特 (Dalton Knecht),小前锋,田纳西大学 | 年龄:23.1 岁

克内希特的选秀范围似乎越来越小,从第 4 顺位到第 9 顺位的球队都对他表示了浓厚的兴趣,只有第 5 顺位的底特律活塞队除外。

夏洛特黄蜂队已经对克内希特进行了试训,考虑到克内希特的外线投篮能力和全面的得分能力,他与拉梅洛·鲍尔 (LaMelo Ball) 和布兰登·米勒 (Brandon Miller) 的组合似乎非常强大。如果克内希特没有在第 6 顺位被选中,那可能是因为像谢泼德或卡斯尔这样的球员(夏洛特黄蜂队都对他们进行了试训)仍然可用。

竞争对手表示,如果克内希特落到波特兰开拓者队和圣安东尼奥马刺队之后(分别为第 7 顺位和第 8 顺位),他们会感到惊讶,因为这两支球队似乎也很垂涎他。布泽利斯也参加了夏洛特黄蜂队的试训,还有贾科比·沃尔特 (Ja’Kobe Walter) 和科迪·威廉姆斯。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


7. 波特兰开拓者队

多诺万·克林甘 (Donovan Clingan),中锋,康涅狄格大学 | 年龄:20.3 岁

克林甘仍然是波特兰开拓者队之后选秀的球队的目标,这意味着他可能实际上不会在第 7 顺位被选中。在这种情况下,如果休斯顿火箭队和圣安东尼奥马刺队预计分别在第 3 顺位和第 4 顺位选中球员,那么如果底特律活塞队或夏洛特黄蜂队选择向下交易,克林甘很可能在第 5 顺位或第 6 顺位被选中。

克林甘最常被竞争对手与孟菲斯灰熊队联系在一起,灰熊队显然需要他这种类型的球员。除了波特兰开拓者队之外,其他通过向上交易来追求克林甘的球队还有芝加哥公牛队(11 号签)和俄克拉荷马雷霆队(12 号签),雷霆队拥有大量的交易资产,如果他们愿意的话,可以在选秀之夜进行操作。

如果最终没有交易发生,而克林甘落到了这里,那么开拓者队应该会很高兴得到这位选秀大会上最顶级的篮筐保护者。– 杰里米·吴


8. 圣安东尼奥马刺队

蒂贾尼·萨劳恩 (Tidjane Salaun),大前锋,绍莱 (法国) | 年龄:18.8 岁

萨劳恩是乐透区中最难预测选秀范围的球员之一,因为他在参加完 NBA 在意大利特雷维索举行的国际选秀联合试训后,从欧洲抵达美国的时间有限,没有多少时间进行试训。

萨劳恩在 ESPN 百强榜上排名第 9,他在扭伤脚踝之前,已经为波特兰开拓者队、萨克拉门托国王队和俄克拉荷马雷霆队进行了试训,这让他无法按照计划前往底特律活塞队和夏洛特黄蜂队进行试训。尽管遭遇了挫折,但很难找到像萨劳恩这样身高 6 英尺 10 英寸、拥有出色体型、臂展、投篮能力和防守多样性的球员。

他也是本次选秀大会上年龄最小的球员之一,只有 18 岁,他可能需要耐心和比赛来找到自己的定位,因为他目前在攻防两端的意识还有待提高,而且有时会出现容易犯错的情况。

马刺队一直都在讨论萨劳恩,因为他们通常会被这种类型的高大、高潜力的球员所吸引。与维克多·文班亚马的法国老乡关系显然没有坏处,因为马刺队希望建立一个让他们的特权球员喜欢待在其中的更衣室,而萨劳恩在场上和场下都与文班亚马有着相同的价值观,即竞争力和强度。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


9. 孟菲斯灰熊队

科迪·威廉姆斯 (Cody Williams),得分后卫/小前锋,科罗拉多大学 | 年龄:19.5 岁

孟菲斯灰熊队一直是交易谈判中最活跃的球队之一,无论是向上交易得到多诺万·克林甘,还是从第 9 顺位向下交易以获取价值并在选秀中更晚的位置选中球员。也有可能出现他们心仪的球员意外落到这里的情况。孟菲斯灰熊队在中锋位置上有一个明显的漏洞,他们很可能会在未来几天内以某种方式解决这个问题,无论是通过选秀、交易得到老将球员,还是两者兼而有之。

威廉姆斯在乐透区有很多追求者,从第 6 顺位到第 12 顺位的每支球队似乎都对他感兴趣。各支球队一直对他展现出的潜力、身体条件以及赛季初的出色表现印象深刻。

他是一位大器晚成的球员,需要时间来兑现自己的天赋,但作为一名曾经被一些球队视为状元秀候选人的球员,他假以时日可以带来回报。– 杰里米·吴


10. 犹他爵士队

罗伯·迪林厄姆 (Rob Dillingham),控球后卫,肯塔基大学 | 年龄:19.4 岁

目前,迪林厄姆的落脚点似乎在第 5 到第 10 顺位之间,底特律活塞队、圣安东尼奥马刺队和犹他爵士队都被视为他的追求者。底特律活塞队更频繁地被认为是对迪林厄姆真正感兴趣的球队,无论是在第 5 顺位,还是在活塞队决定向下交易的情况下。

犹他爵士队的管理层上周在洛杉矶拜访了他,以更好地了解他作为一名球员的情况,因为他因为脚踝受伤,在选秀前的很长一段时间里都无法为球队试训。他还拜访了活塞队和马刺队。几支在选秀中更早和更晚选秀的球队都在试图确定他们需要在哪个位置选中迪林厄姆。

有球队表示,爵士队也在探索一些向上交易的方案,这些方案可能会让他们得到底特律活塞队在第 5 顺位的选秀权,犹他爵士队可能会利用他们在第 29 顺位和第 32 顺位的选秀权。犹他爵士队的目标可能是超越夏洛特黄蜂队(6 号签),以得到斯蒂芬·卡斯尔,这种情况只有在里德·谢泼德落到圣安东尼奥马刺队(4 号签)的情况下才会发生。

俄克拉荷马雷霆队(12 号签)和迈阿密热火队(15 号签)是迪林厄姆的另外两个潜在下家,这取决于首轮选秀的进展情况,以及最终得到萨克拉门托国王队在第 13 顺位的选秀权的球队,如果国王队像许多人预期的那样在选秀中进行交易的话。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


11. 芝加哥公牛队

德文·卡特 (Devin Carter),控球后卫/得分后卫,普罗维登斯学院 | 年龄:22.2 岁

截至周三上午,卡特似乎更有可能在这里被芝加哥公牛队选中,据信公牛队是他最坚定的追求者之一。

在用亚历克斯·卡鲁索 (Alex Caruso) 换来约什·吉迪 (Josh Giddey) 之后,芝加哥公牛队显然需要一名后场防守悍将,而卡特可以直接填补这个角色,这使得他如果能落到这个位置,将会成为公牛队的理想人选。

许多球队都将公牛队视为卡特的保底选择。其他与芝加哥公牛队有联系的球员包括罗恩·霍兰德 (Ron Holland) 和当地人小特伦斯·香农 (Terrence Shannon Jr.)。公牛队已经与其他球队进行了接触,可能会通过交易向上或向下交易。– 杰里米·吴


12. 俄克拉荷马雷霆队(来自火箭队)

贾科比·沃尔特 (Ja’Kobe Walter),得分后卫/小前锋,贝勒大学 | 年龄:19.8 岁

沃尔特似乎更可能落在选秀的这个位置,据信犹他爵士队、萨克拉门托国王队、迈阿密热火队和洛杉矶湖人队都对他感兴趣。雷霆队可能会被他所具备的条件所吸引,因为他们正在继续为球队补充年轻球员。

虽然沃尔特不像本次选秀中的其他一些后卫那样华丽或有创造力,但他的投篮能力、防守端的臂展和令人印象深刻的无形资产,使他作为一名角色球员和空间型球员的价值保持稳定,并且还有提升的空间。

俄克拉荷马雷霆队的阵容中已经有很多创造机会的球员,这将使他能够很好地适应无球角色。在用亚历克斯·卡鲁索换来约什·吉迪之后,雷霆队本周可能会继续采取积极的行动,如果他们愿意的话,他们拥有大量的选秀权和令人感兴趣的年轻球员,可以让他们在选秀之夜得到他们想要的任何球员,或者他们可以选择追求更有经验的老将球员。– 杰里米·吴


13. 萨克拉门托国王队

罗恩·霍兰德 (Ron Holland),小前锋,发展联盟点燃队 | 年龄:18.9 岁

随着选秀之夜的临近,这个选秀权的归属仍然扑朔迷离,据信国王队正在寻找经验丰富的老将球员,并且也愿意在选秀中向下交易。

留住马利克·蒙克 (Malik Monk) 帮助萨克拉门托国王队解决了未来后场阵容的一个重要问题。国王队在后卫线上的阵容深度,可能使他们能够冒险选择像霍兰德这样高潜力的球员,他曾经被视为状元秀的候选人,但现在看来,他将在乐透区的后半段被选中。

据说,像贾科比·沃尔特、德文·卡特和约翰尼·弗菲 (Johnny Furphy) 这样的球员也在国王队的考虑范围内。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


14. 华盛顿奇才队(来自开拓者队/勇士队)

尼古拉·托皮奇 (Nikola Topic),控球后卫,贝尔格莱德游击队 (亚得里亚联赛) | 年龄:18.8 岁

奇才队在选秀大会首轮开始前一个小时,从波特兰开拓者队那里得到了这个选秀权,以及马尔科姆·布罗格登 (Malcolm Brogdon) 和一个 2029 年的受保护首轮签,作为交换,他们送出了德尼·阿夫迪亚 (Deni Avdija)。

托皮奇是 NBA 球队投票进入选秀大会绿屋的 25 名球员之一,这对他在意大利特雷维索的选秀联合试训中被诊断出前交叉韧带撕裂后的行情稳定来说是一个好兆头。托皮奇一直在美国拜访球队,波特兰开拓者队(7 号签)、圣安东尼奥马刺队(8 号签)、孟菲斯灰熊队(9 号签)和犹他爵士队(10 号签)都是他计划会面的球队。

然而,周三有传言称,托皮奇可能会滑落到选秀的这个位置。在得到这个选秀权之后,有耐心等待托皮奇康复的华盛顿奇才队,可能会成为他的落脚点。选择他的球队可能需要接受他下个赛季报销的可能性,并着眼于长远,就像切特·霍姆格伦 (Chet Holmgren)、乔尔·恩比德 (Joel Embiid)、迈克尔·波特 (Michael Porter Jr.) 和布雷克·格里芬 (Blake Griffin) 开始他们的 NBA 职业生涯时那样。

在华盛顿奇才队在周三晚上与波特兰开拓者队完成交易之后,竞争对手猜测奇才队可能还没有完成交易,14 号签和 26 号签让他们有两枚筹码可以用来向上交易到乐透区。– 杰里米·吴


15. 迈阿密热火队

卡尔顿·卡林顿 (Carlton Carrington),控球后卫/得分后卫,匹兹堡大学 | 年龄:18.9 岁

竞争对手预计热火队会选择一名有前途的年轻后卫,罗伯·迪林厄姆、以赛亚·科利尔 (Isaiah Collier)、杰瑞德·麦凯恩 (Jared McCain) 和卡林顿是被提及次数最多的球员。

他的体型、臂展、投篮能力和传球创造力的结合,以及他的年轻、无形资产和大器晚成的轨迹,对各支球队来说都非常有吸引力,即使他的发展程度不如该区间的其他一些球员。

卡林顿需要时间和磨练才能为在 NBA 的比赛中贡献有意义的上场时间做好准备,但他的全面性和对比赛的感觉让他在这届缺乏这种球员的选秀大会上拥有了很高的上限。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


16. 费城 76 人队

杰瑞德·麦凯恩 (Jared McCain),控球后卫,杜克大学 | 年龄:20.3 岁

众所周知,76 人队只进行了几次试训,可能是所有首轮选秀球队中最少的。这一消息引发了一些猜测,认为这个选秀权可能会被交易,这取决于哪位球员会落到第 16 顺位。

无论哪支球队选中他,麦凯恩都能凭借他的得分能力、篮球智商、竞争力和智慧,在 NBA 中轻松找到自己的定位,这使得他成为该区间的球队一个很有吸引力的选择。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


17. 洛杉矶湖人队

扎克·埃迪 (Zach Edey),中锋,普渡大学 | 年龄:22.1 岁

湖人队可能会探索交易市场,看看他们可以引进哪些老将球员,以便让勒布朗·詹姆斯 (LeBron James)、安东尼·戴维斯 (Anthony Davis) 和新教练 J.J. 雷迪克 (J.J. Redick) 有最好的机会在本赛季争夺总冠军,竞争对手认为像德章泰·穆雷和科林·塞克斯顿 (Collin Sexton) 这样的 NBA 球员是他们可能的目标。如果湖人队选择按兵不动,那么选择像埃迪这样即插即用的中锋将是非常有意义的。

戴维斯刚刚度过了他近年来在出勤率方面表现最好的一个赛季,但他可能需要控制上场时间,而且他一直都喜欢和另一名大个子球员一起打球。埃迪来了,他可以为湖人队带来他们在三秒区内有时缺乏的身体对抗,湖人队上赛季的进攻篮板球排名联盟垫底。

埃迪是一名出色的掩护球员、造犯规高手和终结者,作为过去两个赛季 NCAA 男子篮球联赛的最佳球员,他已经准备好帮助球队了。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


18. 奥兰多魔术队

约翰尼·弗菲 (Johnny Furphy),得分后卫/小前锋,堪萨斯大学 | 年龄:19.5 岁

弗菲应该会在这个位置被选中,他拥有吸引人的身体条件、投篮能力和年轻,这使得他成为大多数球队阵容中一个合理的补充。他吸引了一些在他之前选秀的球队的兴趣,包括孟菲斯灰熊队、芝加哥公牛队、俄克拉荷马雷霆队和萨克拉门托国王队,但对这些球队来说,他可能更像是一个向下交易的选择。

魔术队倾向于重视弗菲所具备的很多条件,他们在过去几年的选秀中都选择了那些身材高大、技术娴熟、无形资产出色的球员。奥兰多魔术队还与卡林顿和凯肖恩·乔治 (Kyshawn George) 有联系,这两位年轻球员也符合这些标准。– 杰里米·吴

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19. 多伦多猛龙队(来自步行者队)

凯肖恩·乔治 (Kyshawn George),得分后卫/小前锋,迈阿密大学 | 年龄:20.5 岁

为首发控球手斯科蒂·巴恩斯 (Scottie Barnes) 配备充足的投篮空间,可能会继续成为多伦多猛龙队的首要任务。

乔治上赛季的三分球命中率高达 41%,作为一名身高 6 英尺 8 英寸、拥有后卫技术、流畅的变速能力和攻防两端出色意识的球员,他吸引了很多球队的兴趣。乔治拥有巨大的潜力,他大器晚成,可以挖掘出这些潜力。

竞争对手表示,卡林顿、达席尔瓦 (Da Silva)、埃迪、瑞安·邓恩 (Ryan Dunn)、以赛亚·科利尔也是这里可能的选择。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


20. 克利夫兰骑士队

特里斯坦·达席尔瓦 (Tristan Da Silva),小前锋/大前锋,科罗拉多大学 | 年龄:23.1 岁

在聘请肯尼·阿特金森 (Kenny Atkinson) 担任球队新任主教练之后,克利夫兰骑士队现在可以继续为他提供更多的投篮和空间,因为上赛季他们在使用两名没有稳定三分球能力的大个子球员时,进攻有时会显得非常拥挤。

23 岁的达席尔瓦是一名即插即用的前锋球员,他身高 6 英尺 9.5 英寸(穿鞋身高),拥有令人垂涎的防守多样性、竞争力、对比赛的感觉和外线投篮能力,他在上赛季为科罗拉多大学效力时,三分球命中率高达 40%。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


21. 新奥尔良鹈鹕队(来自雄鹿队)

伊夫·米西 (Yves Missi),中锋,贝勒大学 | 年龄:20.1 岁

据说新奥尔良鹈鹕队在几个方面都非常积极,前锋布兰登·英格拉姆即将进入合同的最后一年,而首发中锋约纳斯·瓦兰丘纳斯 (Jonas Valanciunas) 则将成为一名自由球员。因此,他们需要考虑解决这两个位置的问题,可能是在选秀之夜。

选择像米西这样的大个子球员在这里是合理的,因为他在贝勒大学的新生赛季有很多高光时刻,这突出了他出色的身体条件,以及他在 16 岁才开始打正规篮球之后所能展现出的潜力。

米西可能会很适应一支需要这种类型球员的球队。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼


22. 菲尼克斯太阳队

以赛亚·科利尔 (Isaiah Collier),控球后卫,南加州大学 | 年龄:19.7 岁

如果太阳队选择保留这个选秀权,那么他们已经成为科利尔的一个可能的下家,这个选秀权已经被摆上了货架。

科利尔的选秀范围可能是所有球员中最广的,从芝加哥公牛队(11 号签)开始,一直延伸到首轮结束。像迈阿密热火队、多伦多猛龙队、克利夫兰骑士队和新奥尔良鹈鹕队这样的球队都在密切关注他。如果没有球队选择他,科利尔有可能滑落到选秀的这个位置,甚至有可能落到明尼苏达森林狼队(27 号签),这在南加州大学赛季开始之前是难以想象的,因为当时他被认为是选秀大会上的顶级球员之一。

太阳队需要一名控球后卫,并且愿意冒险选择科利尔。很少有球员能像科利尔那样,拥有出色的体型、力量、创造投篮的能力、得分直觉和球星气质。– 乔纳森·吉沃尼

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23. 密尔沃基雄鹿队(来自鹈鹕队)

凯尔·菲利波夫斯基 (Kyle Filipowski),大前锋/中锋,杜克大学 | 年龄:20.6 岁

菲利波夫斯基主要为前 20 顺位的球队进行了试训,但从选秀之夜的情况来看,他的选秀范围似乎很广,可能会落到首轮后半段。他为第 9 顺位到第 13 顺位的每支球队都进行了试训,但第 20 顺位以后的球队也在猜测他们是否有机会选中他。

他身高 6 英尺 11 英寸,体重 248 磅,能够在进攻端覆盖所有位置,这让他拥有了独特的吸引力,但人们对他

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We have new predictions in our 58-pick mock draft: Risers, fallers and latest intel

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Jonathan Givony

Jeremy Woo

Jun 26, 2024, 07:18 PM ET

The storyline with the 2024 NBA draft is what will happen with the Atlanta Hawks and which player they will select as their No. 1 pick.

Ahead of the two-day draft, the picture at the top appears to be clarifying somewhat, with Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr expected by most teams to be the first two names off the board.

ESPN will be tracking news and intel until the Hawks go on the clock at New York’s Barclays Center.

Last updated: Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. ET after the Washington Wizards traded for the No. 14 pick.

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First round

1. Atlanta Hawks

Zaccharie Risacher, SF, Bourg (France) | Age: 19.2

With hours left until Round 1 of tonight’s draft, all signs point to Risacher in Atlanta, with rival teams selecting behind the Hawks saying their intel indicates he’ll be the choice. The Hawks continue to signal that they have not yet determined their draft-night direction, but other teams are preparing as if Risacher will come off the board at No. 1.

The Hawks have big decisions to make with players already on their roster, especially Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, who seem destined to part ways with the team in the not-too-distant future. The New Orleans Pelicans loom as a potential destination for one of them, with Brandon Ingram the most attractive and attainable target on the Pelicans’ roster. Jalen Johnson appears to be the only player the Hawks will not consider moving.

Risacher, as he has for much of the pre-draft cycle, continues to hold firm as the choice at No. 1 after a positive workout with Atlanta. The feedback from those who have seen him in the United States is that he is a better passer and does a better job of initiating contact and playing through physicality than is expected with his lean frame. – Jonathan Givony


2. Washington Wizards

Alex Sarr, PF/C, Perth (Australia) | Age: 19.1

With the wide expectation that Risacher will hear his name called first, rival teams continue to view Washington as Sarr’s probable destination.

Sarr is known to be comfortable with the Wizards’ situation, with a younger roster offering a clearer path to playing time and an opportunity to grow into an expanded role. The Wizards had a consistent scouting presence in Perth this season, and they are thought to be keen on Sarr’s long-term upside. Amid a full-scale rebuild, Washington has the runway to be patient with Sarr’s development, making it a strong fit for him – and vice versa – on paper.

Sarr arguably has the greatest upside available here, with the physical attributes to be a top defender as well as the makings of a useful offensive skill set as a finisher and improving floor spacer. – Jeremy Woo


3. Houston Rockets (via Nets)

Reed Sheppard, PG/SG, Kentucky | Age: 20.0

As of Wednesday afternoon, signs are pointing toward the Rockets staying put on the No. 3 pick and selecting Sheppard, a player they have coveted throughout the pre-draft process.

Houston has been active in conversations surrounding this pick dating back to the draft lottery – with the Rockets eager to improve their roster and win in the short term – but it appears to be content to stand pat at this point. The Rockets acquired draft assets from the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, including future picks belonging to the Phoenix Suns that Houston will presumably look to deal in the interest of upgrading the roster, with Phoenix’s Kevin Durant among the high-impact players who intrigue them, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

For the time being – barring a surprise trade scenario emerging late in the process – it appears the Rockets will continue to add young talent, and Sheppard has been the favorite here since draft lottery night on May 12. Houston’s ownership group traveled to meet with Sheppard in Los Angeles fairly early in the process, and he visited the Rockets’ facility to make his case as the best shooter in the draft. – Woo


4. San Antonio Spurs

Stephon Castle, PG/SG, UConn | Age: 19.6

With Reed Sheppard projected to come off the board at No. 3, Castle appears the strongest candidate to hear his name called by the Spurs at No. 4. The Spurs also brought Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham, Matas Buzelis, Dalton Knecht, Cody Williams and others in for workouts, but Castle’s defensive ability and long-term upside as a playmaker have made him a captivating prospect at the top of the draft.

San Antonio has fielded a range of trade calls involving both the No. 4 and No. 8 picks, with an interest in creating value where possible, but the Spurs are also thought to be taking a patient approach, rather than moving with unnecessary haste to build a contender around Victor Wembanyama.

It’s worth noting the Spurs have expressed increasing interest in Donovan Clingan of late, interviewing him in recent days to get to know him better. Some think this might be a case of the Spurs signaling to rivals that the No. 4 pick is where they need to get to if they want to draft Clingan, as opposed to having concrete interest in a fascinating two-towers lineup with the 7-foot-3 UConn champion and 7-5 Wembanyama. In this scenario, with Sheppard gone at No. 3, rival teams expect the Spurs will be content with Castle. – Woo

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5. Detroit Pistons

Matas Buzelis, SF/PF, G League Ignite | Age: 19.6

Over the past couple days, there has been additional scrutiny from rival teams as to what direction the Pistons will go – a question which to some extent has stemmed from the emergence of the No. 5 pick as a possible trade-back spot in this draft.

The potential availability of Donovan Clingan would give this pick a degree of added trade value, with teams selecting behind Detroit including Portland at No. 7 and Memphis at No. 9 as possible candidates to move up and select him. In those types of scenarios, Detroit might be able to trade back within the lottery and still select a player it feels comfortable with – a group that is thought to include Buzelis, Cody Williams and Rob Dillingham.

Detroit worked out Clingan and Williams, and hosted Dillingham for a recent visit. It’s worth noting that Dillingham in particular has been linked strongly with Detroit in recent days, with the Pistons in need of an offensive spark to enhance their creative options. Buzelis has been linked strongly to Detroit for much of the pre-draft process, but that interest also predated Trajan Langdon’s hiring to run the front office.

Buzelis worked out for most of the teams in this range, including the San Antonio Spurs and the Charlotte Hornets, both selecting behind Detroit at No. 6 and No. 8. He remains viewed as a strong candidate for the Pistons, whether it’s at this spot, or in trade-back scenarios. – Woo


6. Charlotte Hornets

Dalton Knecht, SF, Tennessee | Age: 23.1

Knecht’s draft range appears increasingly small, with teams picking from Nos. 4 to 9 all expressing significant interest, except for Detroit at No. 5.

Charlotte has worked out Knecht, and his fit alongside LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller appears to be strong with the perimeter shooting and all-around scoring prowess Knecht offers. If Knecht isn’t picked at No. 6, it might be because a player such as Sheppard or Castle (both of whom Charlotte has worked out) is available.

Rival teams say they would be surprised to see Knecht fall past both the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio at No. 7 and No. 8, where he also seems to be coveted. Buzelis worked out with Charlotte, as well, along with Ja’Kobe Walter and Cody Williams. – Givony


7. Portland Trail Blazers

Donovan Clingan, C, UConn | Age: 20.3

Clingan remains a target for teams selecting behind Portland, with the implication remaining that he may not actually make it to this pick at No. 7. In this scenario, with Houston and San Antonio projected to stay put at No. 3 and No. 4, Clingan could very well see his name called at No. 5 or No. 6, if Detroit or Charlotte opts to move back.

Clingan has most frequently been connected by rival teams to Memphis, which has a clear need for a player in his mold. In addition to Portland here at No. 7, other teams connected as Clingan suitors via trade-up have been Chicago at No. 11, and Oklahoma City at No. 12, which has the wealth of trade assets to maneuver up the board if it chooses.

In the event there are no trades and Clingan should fall here, the Blazers would presumably be thrilled to land the draft’s top rim protector. – Woo


8. San Antonio Spurs

Tidjane Salaun, PF, Cholet (France) | Age: 18.8

Salaun is one of the tougher lottery prospects to peg in terms of a draft range, as he has had limited time to conduct workouts after arriving from Europe following the NBA’s international draft combine in Treviso, Italy.

Salaun, ranked No. 9 in ESPN’s Top 100, conducted workouts with Portland, Sacramento and Oklahoma City before spraining his ankle in San Antonio, which prevented him from working out in scheduled visits with Detroit and Charlotte. Despite that setback, it’s hard to find many prospects who share the upside Salaun does at 6-foot-10, with an outstanding frame, length, shot-making prowess and defensive versatility.

He is also one of the youngest players in this draft at 18 and will likely need patience and reps to find his footing with the questionable awareness he shows and mistake-prone style he displays on both ends of the floor at times.

Salaun has long been discussed with the Spurs as they are typically attracted to long-armed, high-upside prospects in this mold. The French connection with Victor Wembanyama clearly doesn’t hurt, as the Spurs look to build a locker room that their franchise player enjoys being a part of, and Salaun shares many of the same values from a competitiveness and intensity standpoint on and off the court. – Givony


9. Memphis Grizzlies

Cody Williams, SG/SF, Colorado | Age: 19.5

The Grizzlies have been among the more active teams in trade talks, whether it’s up the board for Donovan Clingan, or instead moving back from No. 9 to add value and select further down in the draft. It’s possible a player they covet unexpectedly falls here, as well. Memphis has a clear need at center that will likely be addressed one way or another in the coming days, whether it’s with its draft pick, acquiring veteran help, or both.

Williams has a wide array of suitors in the lottery, with every team in the range of Nos. 6 to 12 appearing to have interest. Teams have remained intrigued by his upside, physical profile and flashes of strong play early in the season.

He is a late bloomer who will need time to actualize his skill set but could pay dividends over time as a player who was once viewed by some teams as a candidate for No. 1. – Woo


10. Utah Jazz

Rob Dillingham, PG, Kentucky | Age: 19.4

At this juncture, Dillingham’s landing spots seem to be firming up in the 5-10 range, with Detroit, San Antonio and Utah viewed as suitors. The Pistons have come up more frequently as a team with real interest in Dillingham, whether that’s at No. 5, or if Detroit decides to move back.

Utah’s front office visited him in Los Angeles this past week to get a better feel for him as a player, as he was unable to work out for teams for much of the pre-draft process because of an ankle injury. He also visited the Pistons and Spurs. Several teams picking both earlier and later in the draft are trying to peg where they would need to get to in order to pick Dillingham.

Teams say the Jazz are also exploring some trade-up scenarios that might end up landing them Detroit’s pick at No. 5, with Utah possibly using their picks at No. 29 and No. 32. Utah’s likely target would be moving ahead of the Hornets at No. 6 for Stephon Castle, a scenario that could only come to fruition if Reed Sheppard falls to San Antonio at No. 4.

Oklahoma City at No. 12 and Miami at No. 15 are two other destinations for Dillingham depending on how the first round unfolds, as well as whatever team ends up with Sacramento’s pick at No. 13, if the Kings trade out of the draft as many expect. – Givony


11. Chicago Bulls

Devin Carter, PG/SG, Providence | Age: 22.2

As of Wednesday morning, it appeared more likely that Carter might be available here for Chicago, a team believed to be one of his strongest suitors.

After trading Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, Chicago has a clear need for a defensive playmaker in the backcourt and could plug Carter directly into that role, making him a natural fit here should he make it this far in the draft.

The Bulls are viewed by many teams as Carter’s floor. Other prospects linked to Chicago as possible options include Ron Holland and local product Terrence Shannon Jr. The Bulls have come up with other teams as a candidate to potentially move up or move back via trade. – Woo


12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Rockets)

Ja’Kobe Walter, SG/SF, Baylor | Age: 19.8

Walter seems to be settling more into this range of the draft, with teams such as the Jazz, Kings, Heat and Lakers thought to be interested. The Thunder could be attracted to what he supplies as they continue to restock their roster with young talent.

While not as flashy or creative as some of the other guards in this draft, Walter’s shooting ability, defensive length and impressive intangibles have kept his value stable as a likely role player and floor spacer with room to keep improving.

Oklahoma City has plenty of creators on the roster already, which would allow him to settle into an off-ball role nicely. After acquiring Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, the Thunder could continue to be aggressive this week, if they so choose, with their huge stockpile of draft picks and intriguing young players that could get them virtually anywhere they want on draft night or they could choose to pursue more veteran talent. – Woo


13. Sacramento Kings

Ron Holland, SF, G League Ignite | Age: 18.9

This pick has continued to come up as being available as draft night approaches, with the Kings thought to be looking for veteran help and also open to trading back in the draft.

Retaining Malik Monk helped to clarify a big piece of Sacramento’s backcourt puzzle moving forward. The depth the Kings have at guard might enable them to take a flier on a high-upside prospect such as Holland, who was once viewed as a top-pick candidate and now seems ticketed for the back half of the lottery.

Players such as Ja’Kobe Walter, Devin Carter and Johnny Furphy also are said to be getting some consideration with this pick. – Givony


14. Washington Wizards (via Trail Blazers/Warriors)

Nikola Topic, PG, Mega MIS (Adriatic League) | Age: 18.8

The Wizards acquired this pick from Portland along with Malcolm Brogdon and a 2029 conditional pick on Wednesday – an hour before the draft’s Round 1 – in exchange for Deni Avdija.

Topic was one of 25 players voted into the draft’s green room by NBA teams, which is a good sign for his stock stabilizing in the wake of his ACL tear diagnosis at the draft combine in Treviso, Italy. Topic has been in the U.S. visiting teams, with Portland (No. 7), San Antonio (No. 8), Memphis (No. 9) and Utah (No. 10) being some he had scheduled to meet.

However, there’s been chatter among teams Wednesday that Topic might be sliding into this part of the draft. After picking up this selection, Washington, which will have the patience to wait out Topic’s recovery, could be a soft landing spot. A team picking him will likely need to be comfortable with the idea of a redshirt season next year with long-term thinking in mind, similar to how Chet Holmgren, Joel Embiid, Michael Porter Jr. and Blake Griffin started their NBA careers.

Following Washington’s trade with the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, rival teams suspected the Wizards might not be done dealing, with No. 14 and No. 26 giving them two chips to move up higher in the lottery. – Woo


15. Miami Heat

Carlton Carrington, PG/SG, Pittsburgh | Age: 18.9

Rival teams expect the Heat to take a swing on a promising young guard, with Rob Dillingham, Isaiah Collier, Jared McCain and Carrington being among those mentioned most frequently.

His combination of size, length, shot-making prowess and passing creativity, along with his youth, intangibles and late-blooming trajectory is very intriguing to teams, even if he’s not as far along in his development as some players who are in this range.

Carrington will need time and seasoning to be ready to play meaningful NBA minutes, but versatility and feel for the game gives him a high ceiling in a draft lacking somewhat in that department. – Givony


16. Philadelphia 76ers

Jared McCain, PG, Duke | Age: 20.3

The Sixers are known to have conducted only a handful of workouts, possibly the fewest of any team drafting in the first round. That info has caused some speculation that this pick could be on the move, depending on which player falls to No. 16.

Regardless of who is picking, McCain has an easy niche he can fill in the NBA with his scoring versatility, basketball instincts, competitiveness and smarts, making him an attractive option for teams drafting in this range. – Givony


17. Los Angeles Lakers

Zach Edey, C, Purdue | Age: 22.1

The Lakers likely will explore the trade market to see what type of veterans they can add to give LeBron James, Anthony Davis and new coach J.J. Redick the best chance of competing this season, with NBA players such as Dejounte Murray and Collin Sexton being batted around by rival teams as possible targets. Should the Lakers elect to stand pat, picking a plug-and-play center like Edey would make a lot of sense.

Davis is coming off his best season in years from a durability standpoint but will likely need to have his minutes managed, and he has always preferred to play alongside another big man. Enter Edey, who can bring the Lakers some of the physicality they’ve been lacking inside the paint at times, with L.A. finishing as the NBA’s worst offensive-rebounding team last season.

Edey is an elite screener, foul-drawer and finisher, and he comes ready to help a team as the best player in men’s college basketball the past two years. – Givony


18. Orlando Magic

Johnny Furphy, SG/SF, Kansas | Age: 19.5

Furphy should come off the board somewhere in this range, offering an appealing combination of physical tools, shooting ability and youth that makes sense as a development addition on most rosters. He has drawn interest from teams selecting higher than this, including Memphis, Chicago, Oklahoma City and Sacramento, but might be more of a trade-back option for those clubs.

The Magic tend to value much of what Furphy supplies, having selected players with positional size, skill and strong intangibles over the past several drafts. Orlando also has been tied to Carrington and Kyshawn George, two other younger prospects who fit those criteria. – Woo

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19. Toronto Raptors (via Pacers)

Kyshawn George, SG/SF, Miami | Age: 20.5

Surrounding primary ballhandler Scottie Barnes with ample floor spacing will likely continue to be a priority for Toronto.

George hit 41% of his 3-pointers last season, and he is intriguing to teams as a 6-foot-8 player with guard skills, fluidity-changing speeds and strong instincts on both ends of the floor. George has significant upside he can tap into with a late-blooming trajectory.

Carrington, Da Silva, Edey, Ryan Dunn, Isaiah Collier are some of the names rival teams have suggested might be in play here, as well. – Givony


20. Cleveland Cavaliers

Tristan Da Silva, SF/PF, Colorado | Age: 23.1

Fresh off hiring a new coach in Kenny Atkinson, the Cavaliers can now move onto giving him more shooting and spacing to work with on an offense that, at times, felt cramped last year playing two big men without consistent 3-point range.

Da Silva, 23, is a plug-and-play forward at 6-foot-9½ in shoes who brings coveted defensive versatility, competitiveness, feel for the game and perimeter shooting, making 40% of his 3-point attempts this past season for Colorado. – Givony


21. New Orleans Pelicans (via Bucks)

Yves Missi, C, Baylor | Age: 20.1

New Orleans is said to be aggressive on several fronts, with a decision coming on forward Brandon Ingram as he enters the final year of his contract and with starting center Jonas Valanciunas becoming a free agent. So, they’ll need to ponder addressing those two positions, potentially on draft night.

Picking a big man such as Missi makes sense here, as he had no shortage of explosive moments as a freshman at Baylor, highlighting his elite physical tools as well as the potential he can grow into after having only started playing organized basketball at age 16.

Missi would likely fit in well on a roster that could use a player in this mold. – Givony


22. Phoenix Suns

Isaiah Collier, PG, USC | Age: 19.7

The Suns have emerged as a possible landing spot for Collier if they opt to keep this pick, which has come up as a trade possibility.

Collier has perhaps the widest draft range of any prospect, starting at around No. 11 with Chicago and extending to the end of the first round. Teams such as Miami, Toronto, Cleveland and New Orleans are taking deep looks. If no team bites, it’s possible Collier slides to this part of the draft or even to Minnesota at No. 27, which would have been a shocking prediction prior to USC’s season when he was considered among the draft’s top prospects.

The Suns are in need of a point guard and would be taking a big swing on Collier’s talent. Few prospects share the size, strength, shot-creation prowess, scoring instincts and star power Collier boasts. – Givony

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23. Milwaukee Bucks (via Pelicans)

Kyle Filipowski, PF/C, Duke | Age: 20.6

Filipowski primarily conducted workouts for teams selecting inside the top 20, but he looks to have a wide range of outcomes on draft night, running toward the back of the first round. He worked out for every team in the Nos. 9-to-13 range, but teams selecting in the 20s are also speculating he might be available to them.

His ability to play all over the floor on offense at his size (6-foot-11, 248 pounds) gives him unique appeal, but there are valid questions about his athletic ability and defensive impact, as he doesn’t offer much in the way of rim-protection. He figures to be in the mix for every team in need of a big in this range, including the Milwaukee Bucks, who also are viewed as a possible landing spot for Kel’el Ware. – Woo


24. New York Knicks (via Mavericks)

Kel’el Ware, C, Indiana | Age: 20.1

The Knicks were in the middle of a stunning blockbuster trade on the eve of the NBA draft, sending five first-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Mikal Bridges. Beyond the huge reverberations heard throughout the league, the move has clear implications for the 2024 draft as well, as the Knicks are now expected to roster multiple rookies, and hold No. 24, No. 25 and No. 38.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that re-signing starting center Isaiah Hartenstein “becomes more difficult now,” presumably due to the massive luxury tax bill the team is facing with the addition of Bridges and the potential re-signing of free agent OG Anunoby to a significant long-term contract.

With Hartenstein out, the best available center on the board, Ware, likely becomes a lot more attractive to the Knicks, especially with the mobile 7-footer’s ability to stretch the floor and protect the rim. Coach Tom Thibodeau might have some question marks about Ware’s ability to maintain a consistent intensity level, but at this stage of the draft, there aren’t many great big men alternatives to point to unless the team decides to package both of their picks and move up for a player such as Zach Edey. – Givony


25. New York Knicks

Ryan Dunn, SF/PF, Virginia | Age: 21.4

The Knicks are among the teams believed to be highest on Dunn long term because of his defensive versatility and knack for creating turnovers and blocking shots on the wing. His poor jump shooting and wavering confidence as a scorer will be something he’ll have to work to overcome, but he has showcased his strengths on the workout circuit and has left room for optimism around his long-term chances of offensive growth.

The Knicks, with a defensive-minded coach in Tom Thibodeau, are likely to value the unique production and tools the No. 34 prospect in ESPN’s Top 100 brings to the table and might be more interested than most in being patient with Dunn (who is from Long Island) as he comes along offensively.

Following Tuesday’s blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges, the expectation is now that New York will roster multiple rookies, whether that means selecting at all three of their picks, or using them to move around in the draft.

Expect there to be an emphasis on finding players who can help New York in the shorter term. – Woo


26. Washington Wizards (via Clippers)

Jaylon Tyson, SG/SF, California | Age: 21.5

Tyson has helped his standing in the pre-draft process with strong workouts showing his guard skills and versatility after an outstanding season at Cal.

At 6-foot-7 in shoes, he can play a variety of roles on or off the ball with his passing and budding shot-making prowess. The Wizards are operating with a longer view and could look to move around in the draft to target players they like, even after moving in at No. 14 earlier Wednesday.

Tyson’s offensive skill set could be attractive to Washington here, or another team that might wind up selecting at this spot. – Givony


27. Minnesota Timberwolves

Baylor Scheierman, SG/SF, Creighton | Age: 23.7

Scheierman, who turns 24 on Sept. 26, was one of the big risers in the pre-draft process, starting with a strong showing at the NBA draft combine and continuing with workouts where he impressed with his diverse shot-making prowess, basketball instincts and competitiveness that should allow him to be a plug-and-play option.

Minnesota will be looking to add floor spacing to their twin-tower roster, which is spearheaded by the shot-creating brilliance of Anthony Edwards, and Scheierman is a strong fit.– Givony


28. Denver Nuggets

DaRon Holmes II, PF/C, Dayton | Age: 21.8

Most NBA teams are operating under the assumption that Holmes has received a promise from the Nuggets, as he canceled a half-dozen workouts shortly after the NCAA withdrawal deadline, a scenario that is similar to what we saw play out last year with Jalen Pickett.

Holmes (6-foot-10 in shoes) has skills as a pick-and-roll finishing, floor-spacing big man who can pass and create off the dribble, giving him intriguing versatility. – Givony


29. Utah Jazz (via Thunder)

Tyler Kolek, PG, Marquette | Age: 23.2

The Jazz are involved in numerous trade conversations and may not ultimately elect to hold on to all three picks slated in the top-32 selections of the draft, potentially looking to consolidate this pick and their second-rounder (No. 32) to move up into the late teens or early 20s.

Kolek will be attractive to almost any team picking in this range, as he is more tested than most draft prospects at 23 years old, bringing elite toughness, feel for the game and playmaking acumen operating out of pick-and-rolls.

Kolek has shown he can play off the ball as well, making 39% of his 3-pointers the past two seasons, which should help him fit into multiple lineup configurations operating alongside other ball handlers. – Givony


30. Boston Celtics

Terrence Shannon Jr., SG/SF, Illinois | Age: 23.9

Less than two weeks ago, Shannon was found not guilty of felony rape and aggravated sexual assault. Following the conclusion of his trial, he was able to hold workouts for a range of teams selecting inside the top 20, including the Bulls, Heat, Lakers and Magic, giving him a chance to hear his name called much higher than this, depending on how the draft breaks. Another team that has come up for Shannon is Milwaukee at No. 23.

The Celtics have quite a bit of flexibility at their disposal coming off winning the NBA championship and having their entire core intact. But adding a potential rotational wing with skill would be helpful considering their avenues for adding talent will get narrower soon with the punitive new second-apron rules that go into effect this summer. – Woo

Second round

**31. Toronto Raptors (via Pistons)**Adem Bona, C, UCLA | Age: 21.2

**32. Utah Jazz (via Wizards)**Pacome Dadiet, SG/SF, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) | Age: 18.9

**33. Milwaukee Bucks (via Trail Blazers)**Cam Christie, SG, Minnesota | Age: 18.9

**34. Portland Trail Blazers (via Hornets)**Bobi Klintman, SF/PF, Cairns (Australia) | Age: 21.3

**35. **San Antonio Spurs****Juan Nunez, PG, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany) | Age: 20.0

**36. Indiana Pacers (via Raptors)**Tyler Smith, SF/PF, G League Ignite | Age: 19.6

**37. **Minnesota Timberwolves (via Grizzlies)****A.J. Johnson, SG, Illawarra (Australia) | Age: 19.5

**38. **New York Knicks (via Jazz)****Jonathan Mogbo, PF/C, San Francisco | Age: 22.6

**39. Memphis Grizzlies (via Nets)**Jaylen Wells, SG/SF, Washington State | Age: 20.8

**40. Portland Trail Blazers (via Hawks)**Kevin McCullar, SF, Kansas | Age: 23.2

**41. Philadelphia 76ers (via Bulls)**Justin Edwards, SG/SF, Kentucky | Age: 20.5

**42. Charlotte Hornets (via Rockets)**Pelle Larsson, SG, Arizona | Age: 23.3

**43. **Miami Heat****Jamal Shead, PG, Houston | Age: 21.9

**44. Houston Rockets (via Warriors)**Harrison Ingram, SF/PF, North Carolina | Age: 21.5

45. Sacramento KingsAjay Mitchell, PG, UC Santa Barbara | Age: 22.0

**46. LA Clippers (via Pacers)**Cam Spencer, SG, UConn | Age: 24.2

**47. **Orlando Magic****Melvin Ajinca, SG/SF, Saint-Quentin (France) | Age: 19.9

**48. San Antonio Spurs (via Lakers)**Antonio Reeves, SG/SF, Kentucky | Age: 23.5

**49. Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers)**Oso Ighodaro, PF/C, Marquette | Age: 21.9

**50. Indiana Pacers (via Pelicans)**Dillon Jones, SF/PF, Weber State | Age: 22.6

**51. Washington Wizards (via Suns)**Nikola Djurisic, SG/SF, Mega MIS (Adriatic League) | Age: 20.3

**52. Golden State Warriors (via Bucks)**Keshad Johnson, PF, Arizona | Age: 23.0

**53. Detroit Pistons (via Knicks)**KJ Simpson, PG, Colorado | Age: 21.8

**54. Boston Celtics (via Mavericks)**Jalen Bridges, SF, Baylor | Age: 23.1

**55. Los Angeles Lakers (via Clippers)**Bronny James, PG/SG, USC | Age: 19.7

**56. Denver Nuggets (via Timberwolves)**Ulrich Chomche, PF/C, NBA Academy Showcase (Africa) | Age: 18.4

**57. Memphis Grizzlies (via Thunder)**Enrique Freeman, PF/C, Akron | Age: 23.9

**58. Dallas Mavericks (via Celtics)**Ariel Hukporti, C, Melbourne (Australia) | Age: 22.2


Jonathan Givony is an NBA draft expert and the founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international teams.

Jeremy Woo is an NBA analyst specializing in prospect evaluation and the draft. He was previously a staff writer and draft insider at Sports Illustrated.