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NBA 드래프트까지 이제 아흘이 남았고 상황은 진지해져 가고 있다. 클리블랜드 캐벌리어스가 조엘 엠비드를 워크아웃에 불러들인 적이 있으며, 이번 주에는 자바리 파커와 앤드류 위긴스가 예정돼 있다. 한편 밀워키 벅스도 저 셋 모두를 이번 주에 보게 될 것이고, 필라델피아 세븐티식서스는 위긴스와 단테 엑섬과의 만남을 갖게 될 것이다. 일단 저 과정이 마무리되기 전까지 - 추가의 신체 검사, 추가의 심리 검사 그리고 추가의 면접들이 포함된 과정 - 드래프트 보드들은 계속하여 변화의 상태에 있을 것이다.
그래도 지금 우리는 누가 정상으로 가게 될지에 대한 전망에 점점 더 가까워진 시야를 갖게 됐다.
여러 NBA 팀 소스들과 대화를 나누고 난 후의 지금 기준에서, 드래프트가 6 월 26 일에 어떻게 진행될지에 대한 우리 입장에서 최선의 시도를 여기 올린다.
우리의 모의 드래프트가 우리가 생각하는 탑 플레이어들의 랭킹이 아님을 명심하기 바란다. 이 대신 드래프트에서 각 팀이 어찌할지에 대해 NBA 스카우트들 및 GM들로부터 우리가 가장 최근에 얻은 정보들을 정리하여 보도하는 도구라 생각하면 된다. 그럼 이제 시작해 본다:
1 Joel Embiid Cleveland Cavaliers (33 - 49) COLLEGE: Kansas HT: 7-0 WT: 250 POS: C
지난 주 클리블랜드에서 치러진 엠비드의 워크아웃과 면접이 캡스에 가까운 소스들에 따르면 큰 성공을 거뒀다고 한다. 엠비드는 캡스의 프론트 오피스 그리고 구단주 댄 길버트 앞에서 풀 워크아웃을 펼쳐 보였다. 다수의 소스들이 말하길 이 팀은 그 워크아웃에 뿅 갔다고 한다. 심지어 엠비드는 3점슛들을 연달아 쏘아 꽂아 넣으며 세션 하나를 마무리하기도 했었다. 워크아웃이 끝나고 곧바로, 두 명의 다른 소스들이 나에게 말하길 캡스가 드래프트할 강력한 후보가 엠비드라 했다. 길버트마저 뜻을 같이한 것이다.
그런데, 여기에 상충하는 이야기들이 클리블랜드에서 나왔는데 엠비드의 신체 검사에 대한 것으로 캡스가 몇가지 위험 신호들을 찾아 냈다는 전언이 있었다. 여기에 대해 내가 아는 소스들은 강력하게 반박했지만, 해마다 이맘 때에 정확한 정보를 얻기란 특히나 어려운 일이다. 나는 신체 검사가 나빴다는 사실을 캡스가 누설할 동기가 없다고 본다. 그렇게 할 경우 넘버 원 픽의 가치는 줄어들게 되며, 특히나 다양한 트레이드 선택지들을 여전히 살펴 보고 있는 중이라면 말이다. 비밀 누설이 그나마 제법 타당한 경우라면 오직 이들이 식서스와 픽을 맞교환하여 엠비드가 자기들에게 떨어지길 원할 때나 말이 된다.
그래도 어쨌든, 이 팀은 또한 앤드류 위긴스 (수요일) 그리고 자바리 파커를 (금요일) 이번 주에 보게 된다. 지금 당장으로썬 엠비드가 넘버 원 픽에 계속하여 가까워져 가고 있다 나는 믿고 있는 중이다. 그러나 신체 검사가 정말 나빴다면 멋진 트레이드 오퍼가 들어온다거나 또는 위긴스나 파커가 워크아웃에서 캡스를 뿅가게 만든다거나 할 경우 분명 상황은 변할 수 있을 것이다.
2 Jabari Parker Milwaukee Bucks (15 - 67) COLLEGE: Duke HT: 6-8 WT: 241 POS: SF
그동안 벅스는 아주 바빴다. GM 존 해먼드와 어시스턴트 GM 데이비드 모어웨이가 캘리포니아로 날아가서 파커 및 앤드류 위긴스와 개인 워크아웃들을 가졌고 조엘 엠비드와 저녁 식사를 가지기도 했다. 이후 그들은 다시 밀워키로 날아와 토요일 단테 엑섬을 워크아웃에서 봤다. 그 다음 월요일에 파커가 밀워키에 와서 신체 검사를 받았고 이제 본인의 첫 번째 풀 워크아웃을 가지게 될 예정이다. 엠비드와 위긴스는 이번 주 후반에 일워키에서 워크아웃을 치를 일정이 잡혀 있다. 벅스는 워크아웃에서 네 선수 모두를 보게 되는 유일한 팀이다.
사실상 벅스는 네 선수 모두를 좋아하고 있고 네 선수 모두 이들에게 맞는 조각이 될 수 있다. 엠비드가 특히 구미가 당기지만, 나머지 모든 팀들과 마찬가지로 벅스도 신체 검사 정보를 얻길 계속해 기다리고 있다. 만약 엠비드가 먼저 뽑히거나 또는 신체 검사가 문제를 가진다면, 나는 파커가 엑섬 및 위긴스에 살짝의 리드를 가진다고 생각한다. 파커가 이 유망주들 중 가장 NBA에 준비돼 있을 뿐만 아니라, 이 팀은 파커의 성숙함 그리고 밀워키에서 플레이하고자 하는 욕구에 감명을 받았다. 그런데 이것도 아직 상당히 불투명한 상태인 것이 맞다. 벅스가 정말로 포인트 가드를 원해서 엑섬이 야니스 아데토쿤보의 완벽한 파트너가 되리라 생각할 수도 있고, 위긴스의 운동 능력이 산타 바바라에서 이들을 완전 황홀하게 했을 수도 있다. 여기에서 벅스가 어디로 방향을 잡든 틀리진 않으리라 본다. 이들은 아주 난감한 선택을 해야 할 것이다.
3 Andrew Wiggins Philadelphia 76ers (19 - 63) COLLEGE: Kansas HT: 6-8 WT: 200 POS: SG
하지만, 저 딜이 꼭 필요하진 않을 듯 하다. 지금 당장으로썬 위긴스가 3 순위로 떨어지는 시나리오가 가장 가능성이 높다 생각하기 때문이다. 만약 기어코 위긴스가 이들의 앞에서 뽑혀 간다면, 자바리 파커가 확실한 궁합이지만, 단테 엑섬이, 특히 월요일 필리에서의 워크아웃 후로, 지금 현실적인 가능성이 있다는 말을 계속 듣고 있다. 이 팀은 엑섬이 백코트에서 마이클 카터윌리엄스와 멋진 궁합을 가지리라 믿고 있다.
4 Dante Exum Orlando Magic (23 - 59) COLLEGE: Australia HT: 6-6 WT: 196 POS: PG
하지만, 내가 더 깊이 파고들어가 볼수록, 이 순위가 아무래도 엑섬의 자리가 아닌가 싶은 생각이 더 들게 된다. 매직은 포인트 가드가 필요하고 일년 내내 흥미를 둬 왔다. 엑섬은 화요일에 이곳에 와 워크아웃을 치르게 된다. 만약 워크아웃에서 이들을 함성지르게 한다면, 매직은 그가 여기에서 지나치기에는 정말 너무나 좋은 선수라 느낄 것이며 파워 포워드 이슈는 후에 드래프트나 FA 시장을 통해서나 트레이드를 통해 풀려 할 것이다.
마커스 스마트도 흥미를 끌어 왔던 선수였지만, 올랜도에서 내가 느낀 바로는 그곳에서의 워크아웃들이 (지금 두 번 치러 놨음) 딱히 강력하지 못했고 4 순위 후보 대열에서 밀려난 듯하다는 것이다.
5 Noah Vonleh Utah Jazz (25 - 57) COLLEGE: Indiana HT: 6-10 WT: 247 POS: PF
작년에 재즈가 트레이 버크를 드래프트하기도 했었지만, 이들은 엑섬이 더 높은 성장 정점을 가지고 있다 믿는다 (그리고 나는 그들이 맞다고 생각한다). 그렇다고 버크 픽이 낭비는 아니다. 엑섬은 또한 버크가 플로어에 있을 때 2번에서 플레이할 수 있다.
본레는 이들의 프론트 라인에 다른 양상을 추가해 줄 스트레치 4번이 될 수 있다. 데릭 페이버스에게나 에네스 캔터에게나 본레에게나 모두 상당한 시간을 받을 만큼의 충분한 시간이 있으며, 캔터가 내년 여름 제한적 프리 에이젼시로 향하는 상황에서, 이 선택은 이들에게 어느 정도의 보험도 제공해 준다.
고든도 가능성이 있긴 하다. 훌륭한 워크아웃을 거쳤고 이 팀은 그의 에너지와 운동 능력을 좋아한다. 하지만 고든이 엑섬이나 본레 앞에 있다는 느낌은 받지 못했다. 그리고 마커스 스마트가 다른 방송인들로부터 여기에서 몇번 거론되기도 했지만 재즈가 그를 이만큼 높이 봤다고 생각하지는 않으며, 심지어 유타에서 워크아웃을 치르지도 않는다.
6 Aaron Gordon Boston Celtics (25 - 57) COLLEGE: Arizona HT: 6-9 WT: 220 POS: PF
그래도 나는 본레, 고든 그리고 스마트가 보스턴이 픽을 지킨다는 조건에서 강력한 후보들이라 믿으며, 지금 당장 드래프트 보드의 상황이 흘러가는 모습을 보면 고든이 낙점될 것으로 보인다.
그런데 셀틱스가 6 순위 및 17 순 픽과 함께 미래 퍼스트 라운드 픽 그리고 자레드 설린져나 켈리 올리닉 같은 젊은 선수들을 통해 케빈 러브를 트레이드해 오도록 미네소타 팀버울브즈를 설득하려 힘쓰고 있다는 강력한 신호를 계속 받고 있다. 울브즈와 밀접한 한 소스가 말하길 플립 선더스가 러브를 트레이하고 싶어하진 않지만, 결국 팀이 여름에 그를 잃게 될 가능성이 크고 셀틱스가 제시하고 있는 팩키지가 아무래도 자기가 받을 수 있는 최선임을 알고 있다 한다. 드래프트의 튼튼함을 놓고 봤을 때, 6, 13 그리고 17 픽이라면 울브즈 자신들의 로스터를 빠르게 재건하도록 도움이 될 젊은 스타터 셋을 들이게 할 수 있다.
7 Marcus Smart Los Angeles Lakers (27 - 55) COLLEGE: Oklahoma State HT: 6-3 WT: 227 POS: PG
8 Elfrid Payton Sacramento Kings (28 - 54) COLLEGE: Louisiana Lafayette HT: 6-4 WT: 185 POS: PG
9 Doug McDermott Charlotte Bobcats (43 - 39) COLLEGE: Creighton HT: 6-8 WT: 218 POS: SF
10 Julius Randle Philadelphia 76ers (19 - 63) COLLEGE: Kentucky HT: 6-9 WT: 234 POS: PF
다리오 샤리치 또한 여기에서 현실적인 가능성이 있다. 월요일 그의 에이젼트가 ESPN.com에 말하길 샤리치가 드래프트에 계속 남기로 결정했다 한다. 식서스는 작년 샤리치의 빅 팬이었고 올해 그의 플레이라면 본인의 로터리 픽 위상을 굳히도록 할 것이다. 필리에게 훌륭한 조각이 되리라 본다.
11 Gary Harris Denver Nuggets (36 - 46) COLLEGE: Michigan State HT: 6-5 WT: 205 POS: SG
12 Dario Saric Orlando Magic (23 - 59) COLLEGE: Croatia HT: 6-10 WT: 223 POS: PF
하지만 이들이 4 순위로 노아 본레 같은 빅맨에게 눈길을 둘 이유들 중 하나가 본레, 줄리어스 랜들, 애런 고든이 보드에서 빠지고 나면 빅맨의 드래프트 깊이가 약해지기 때문이다. 이와 한편 여기에서도 몇몇 흥미로운 포인트 가드들을 볼 수 있고, 가장 짜릿하기로는 엘프리드 페이튼이 될 것이다. 그의 운동 능력, 퀵니스, 수비쪽 터프니스와 림으로 돌파하는 능력으로 인해 올랜드가 엑섬을 패스할 경우 페이튼이 훌륭한 대안이 될 수 있다. 타일러 에니스, 잭 라빈 그리고 샤바즈 네이피어도 모두 여기에서 눈길을 받을 수 있다.
13 Nik Stauskas Minnesota Timberwolves (40 - 42) COLLEGE: Michigan HT: 6-7 WT: 207 POS: SG
14 James Young Phoenix Suns (48 - 34) COLLEGE: Kentucky HT: 6-8 WT: 213 POS: SF
15 Jusuf Nurkic Atlanta Hawks (38 - 44) COLLEGE: Bosnia HT: 6-11 WT: 280 POS: C
한편 호크스의 다른 커다란 수요는 슈팅으로, 특히 2번으로부터의 슈팅이다. 여기에서는 잭 라빈이 현실적인 선택지다. 라빈이 모두에게 자신이 포인트 가드임을 보여주려 하고 있고 또한 장래에 될 수도 있지만, 대부분의 팀들은 적어도 커리어의 출발 단계에서는 2번일 가능성이 더 크다 생각하고 있다. 운동 능력과 슈팅 능력에다 훌륭한 장래성이 그를 매우 흥미있는 유망주로 만들어 준다.
16 Adreian Payne Chicago Bulls (48 - 34) COLLEGE: Michigan State HT: 6-10 WT: 239 POS: PF
17 Zach LaVine Boston Celtics (25 - 57) COLLEGE: UCLA HT: 6-6 WT: 181 POS: PG
18 T.J. Warren Phoenix Suns (48 - 34) COLLEGE: NC State HT: 6-8 WT: 220 POS: SF
19 Shabazz Napier Chicago Bulls (48 - 34) COLLEGE: Connecticut HT: 6-1 WT: 175 POS: PG
불스가 페인으로 슈팅을 얻었다면, 그럼 이제 포인트 가드 포지션에 어느 정도의 뎁스를 추가할 것이라 예상해 보자. 우리가 몇 번의 모의 드래프트들에서 타일러 에니스를 불스에 놓았었지만, 시카고에서 네이피어를 살짝 더 선호한다는 말을 듣기 시작하고 있다. 네이피어가 더 많은 경험이 있고 더 뛰어난 슛터이자 디펜더다. 에니스가 갖고 있는 사이즈가 없고 장래성도 덜하지만, 지금 당장 우승 후보 대열에 끼고자 하는 팀 입장에서, 네이피어는 좋은 선택이다.
20 Tyler Ennis Toronto Raptors (48 - 34) COLLEGE: Syracuse HT: 6-3 WT: 182 POS: PG
21 Rodney Hood Oklahoma City Thunder (59 - 23) COLLEGE: Duke HT: 6-9 WT: 208 POS: SG
22 Jarnell Stokes Memphis Grizzlies (50 - 32) COLLEGE: Tennessee HT: 6-9 WT: 262 POS: PF
23 Jordan Clarkson Utah Jazz (25 - 57) COLLEGE: Missouri HT: 6-5 WT: 186 POS: PG
24 P.J. Hairston Charlotte Bobcats (43 - 39) COLLEGE: North Carolina HT: 6-5 WT: 229 POS: SG
25 K.J. McDaniels Houston Rockets (54 - 28) COLLEGE: Clemson HT: 6-6 WT: 195 POS: SF
26 Kyle Anderson Miami Heat (54 - 28) COLLEGE: UCLA HT: 6-9 WT: 230 POS: PF
27 Clint Capela Phoenix Suns (48 - 34) COLLEGE: Switzerland HT: 6-11 WT: 222 POS: PF
28 Mitch McGary Los Angeles Clippers (57 - 25) COLLEGE: Michigan HT: 6-10 WT: 250 POS: PF
29 Jordan Adams Oklahoma City Thunder (59 - 23) COLLEGE: UCLA HT: 6-5 WT: 209 POS: SG
30 Cleanthony Early San Antonio Spurs (62 - 20) COLLEGE: Wichita State HT: 6-7 WT: 210 POS: SF
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T-minus nine days and counting until the NBA draft and things are getting serious. The Cleveland Cavaliers have had Joel Embiid in for workouts, with Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins set to come in this week. The Milwaukee Bucks have all three in this week too, and the Philadelphia 76ers will be meeting with Wiggins and Dante Exum. Until that process finishes -- which includes more physicals, more psych testing and more interviews -- the draft boards are still in flux.
However, we are getting closer and closer to getting a view of who will go at the top.
For now, after talking to numerous NBA team sources, here's our best stab at how the draft might play out on June 26.
Remember that our mock draft is not a ranking of who we think the top players are. Instead, it's a reporting tool to convey our latest intel from NBA scouts and GMs on what each team might do in the draft. Here we go:
1Joel EmbiidCleveland Cavaliers (33 - 49)COLLEGE: KansasHT: 7-0WT: 250POS: C
Embiid's workout and interview in Cleveland last week were major successes, according to sources close to the Cavs. Embiid did a full workout there in front of the Cavs' front office and owner Dan Gilbert. Multiple sources said that the team was blown away with the workout. Embiid even ended one session by launching and nailing a series of 3s. Directly after the workout, two different sources told me that Embiid was the strong favorite to be drafted by the Cavs. Even Gilbert was on board.
However, there have been conflicting reports coming out of Cleveland about Embiid's physical, with one report stating the Cavs found multiple red flags. That's been strongly disputed by the sources I have, but getting accurate information this time of year is especially challenging. I don't see the incentive for the Cavs to leak that the physical was bad. It lessens the value of the No. 1 pick, especially considering that they are still looking at multiple trade options. The only way leaking it makes much sense is if they are thinking of swapping picks with the Sixers and want Embiid to fall to them there.
Regardless, the team also gets Andrew Wiggins (on Wednesday) and Jabari Parker (on Friday) in this week. Right now, I continue to believe Embiid is moving closer and closer to being the No. 1 pick, but if the physical was bad, a great trade offer comes in or if Wiggins or Parker blow the Cavs away in workouts, things could obviously change.
2Jabari ParkerMilwaukee Bucks (15 - 67)COLLEGE: DukeHT: 6-8WT: 241POS: SF
The Bucks have been very busy. Last week, GM John Hammond and assistant GM David Morway flew to California and did private workouts with Parker and Andrew Wiggins and dinner with Joel Embiid. Then they flew back to Milwaukee and had Dante Exum work out on Saturday. Parker then came into Milwaukee for a physical on Monday and is set to have his his first full workout. Embiid and Wiggins are scheduled for workouts in Milwaukee later this week. The Bucks are the only team to get all four players in for workouts.
The truth is, the Bucks like all four players and can see all of them as fits. Embiid especially intrigues, but the Bucks, like everyone else, are still waiting to get the physical. If Embiid is gone or if the physical is a problem, I believe Parker has the slight lead over Exum and Wiggins. Not only is Parker the most NBA-ready of the prospects, but the team was impressed with his maturity and desire to play in Milwaukee. But this one is still very much up in the air. The Bucks would really like a point guard and think Exum would be a perfect partner for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Wiggins' athleticism just dazzled them in Santa Barbara. I'm not sure how the Bucks go wrong here. They're going to have a very tough choice.
3Andrew WigginsPhiladelphia 76ers (19 - 63)COLLEGE: KansasHT: 6-8WT: 200POS: SG
Wiggins has been the target all year for the Sixers. He finally traveled to Philly on Monday for his first workout. The Sixers have been actively trying to trade up to make sure they land him, and I'm told a swap of No. 1 for No. 3 and Thaddeus Young isn't totally out of the question -- as long as the Cavs have some reasonable belief that the Bucks would pass on Joel Embiid at No. 2.
However, the deal might not be necessary, as I think the most likely scenario right now is that Wiggins falls to No. 3. If Wiggins somehow goes ahead of them, Jabari Parker is the obvious fit, but I keep hearing that Dante Exum, especially after his workout in Philly on Monday, is a real possibility right now. The team believes he can fit nicely in the backcourt with Michael Carter-Williams.
4Dante ExumOrlando Magic (23 - 59)COLLEGE: AustraliaHT: 6-6WT: 196POS: PG
Unless one of the top three -- Joel Embiid, Jabari Parker or Andrew Wiggins -- falls to them at No. 4, I think this one is down to Noah Vonleh and Exum. We had Vonleh here at No. 4 last week after he worked out for the team and he was very impressive. Several sources who have worked out Vonleh over the past week have disputed the rumor that he was out of shape (he certainly didn't look that way to me in New York a few weeks ago). But even if he was, he has so many things going for him at his size that he's an attractive option for the Magic, who could use an athletic rim protector and shooter to pair with Nikola Vucevic on their front line.
However, the more I dig, the more I believe this is Exum's spot to lose. The Magic need a point guard and have been intrigued all year. He comes in to work out on Tuesday. If he wows them in the workout, the Magic feel he's just too good to pass on here and will try to solve their power forward issues later in the draft or via free agency or trade.
Marcus Smart was the other player who had drawn interest, but I get the feeling out of Orlando that his workouts there (he's had two now) weren't particularly strong and might have knocked him out of contention at No. 4.
5Noah VonlehUtah Jazz (25 - 57)COLLEGE: IndianaHT: 6-10WT: 247POS: PF
This one comes down to Dante Exum, Noah Vonleh and Aaron Gordon from what I can gather, and I think it will be hard for the Jazz to pass on either Exum or Vonleh if they are on the board.
While the Jazz drafted Trey Burke last year, they believe Exum has a higher ceiling (and I think they are right). And the Burke pick isn't a waste. Exum can also play at the 2 when Burke is on the floor.
Vonleh gives them a stretch 4 that adds a different wrinkle to their front line. There are enough minutes for Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter and Vonleh all to get significant minutes, and with Kanter heading toward restricted free agency next summer, this gives them some insurance as well.
Gordon is another possibility. He had a great workout and the team loves his energy and athleticism. But I don't get the impression that he's ahead of Exum or Vonleh. Marcus Smart has gotten a number of mentions here by other commentators, but I don't think the Jazz have been as high on him, and he's not even working out in Utah.
6Aaron GordonBoston Celtics (25 - 57)COLLEGE: ArizonaHT: 6-9WT: 220POS: PF
The Celtics were very busy last week, holding workouts with Noah Vonleh, Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, Julius Randle, Gary Harris, Nik Stauksas and Doug McDermott, essentially everyone they would consider with the No. 6 pick.
I still believe that Vonleh, Gordon and Smart are the heavy favorites if Boston keeps the pick, with Gordon being the choice right now given the way we have the draft board playing out.
But I continue to get strong signals that the Celtics are trying hard to use pick No. 6 and 17 along with future No. 1s and young players such as Jared Sullinger or Kelly Olynyk to persuade the Minnesota Timberwolves to trade them Kevin Love. One source close to the Wolves said that while Flip Saunders does not want to trade Love, he realizes the team likely will lose him this summer and the package the Celtics are offering is probably the best he's going to get. Given the strength of the draft, picks 6, 13 and 17 could land them three young starters to help them rebuild their roster quickly.
7Marcus SmartLos Angeles Lakers (27 - 55)COLLEGE: Oklahoma StateHT: 6-3WT: 227POS: PG
We've had Julius Randle here for the past few mocks, but issues with his foot that were detected at the NBA combine might lead to his stock sliding a bit. It depends on who you talk to. Several teams I spoke with weren't concerned at all with the injury, saying it was a minor procedure to fix it and of all the players that have had Jones fractures in the past, none have had lingering issues with it in the league. However, other teams have said that it concerns them enough that they'd pass in the mid-lottery. At this time of the year, it's hard to know who to believe.
Given Randle's potential foot issues, Smart becomes a strong possibility here. He goes back in for a workout this week against Elfrid Payton. The Lakers had both players in once already, but they didn't work out against each other. Smart worked out against Tyler Ennis, and Payton worked out against Zach LaVine. The Lakers loved both Smart and Payton and want to see them head-to-head. It will be the third time the two have gone at it (they worked out together in Sacramento and Boston). Both of those other workouts were super competitive between the two, I'm told.
8Elfrid PaytonSacramento Kings (28 - 54)COLLEGE: Louisiana LafayetteHT: 6-4WT: 185POS: PG
The Kings continue to be active in trying to trade the pick, with multiple sources saying that a trade is more likely than the Kings drafting where they are. But until a deal materializes, we have to take a look at what they are doing. Point guard seems to be a main area of focus, and both Marcus Smart and Payton are in the mix here. If the Lakers or Celtics grab Smart and Julius Randle falls, I think they could shock everyone and take Payton over a player like Randle. Two months ago, having Payton this high seemed nuts, but he's been one of just two or three guys that have gotten rave reviews in every workout they have had. His size, toughness, defense and leadership abilities would all be welcome in Sacramento.
9Doug McDermottCharlotte Bobcats (43 - 39)COLLEGE: CreightonHT: 6-8WT: 218POS: SF
McDermott's workout in Charlotte last week against T.J. Warren wasn't a huge hit. While McDermott shot the ball well, he struggled in the competitive portions of the drill when he had to guard Warren one-on-one. After seeing Warren destroy everyone a few weeks ago in Thousand Oaks, I have a good idea of what the Hornets saw there. However, the Hornets desperately need spot-up shooting. That's McDermott's strength. They aren't going to be asking him to break people down one-on-one. Gary Harris, Nik Stauskas and Randle (if he's still on the board) will be in the mix, but I continue to think McDermott gets his name called here.
10Julius RandlePhiladelphia 76ers (19 - 63)COLLEGE: KentuckyHT: 6-9WT: 234POS: PF
If the Sixers go with a wing early, then I think they go big here if they can. There are also scenarios where Randle could slide now that it's known he has a foot issue. Landing Randle would be a huge coup for the team if they believe his foot won't be a long-term issue. He would be the perfect complement to Nerlens Noel on the front line and give them a big man who can run the floor and command a double-team in the paint. A combo of Michael Carter-Williams, Nerlens Noel, Andrew Wiggins and Julius Randle would be a formidable young core going forward.
Dario Saric is also real possibility here. His agent told ESPN.com on Monday that Saric had decided to keep his name in the draft. The Sixers were big fans of Saric last year and his play this year should help cement his status as a lottery pick. He would be a great fit for Philly.
11Gary HarrisDenver Nuggets (36 - 46)COLLEGE: Michigan StateHT: 6-5WT: 205POS: SG
The Nuggets continue to discuss moving this pick to the Chicago Bulls. If the Bulls get this pick, they'll grab either Harris or Nik Stauskas here. They've also had several other discussions with teams about deals and seemed poised to move this pick. Harris, Stauskas and James Young seem to be focal points, as is Tyler Ennis. Right now I'd give the edge to Harris.
12Dario SaricOrlando Magic (23 - 59)COLLEGE: CroatiaHT: 6-10WT: 223POS: PF
This pick is highly contextual on what the Magic do at No. 4. If they go with Dante Exum, then they'll likely look at another big, and Saric is the one guy left on the board who really makes some sense for them. His playmaking ability, rebounding and versatility make him a nice fit in Orlando. Exum and Saric would give them the two best young international prospects in the draft.
But one of the reasons they are looking at a big like Noah Vonleh at No. 4 is because the draft is pretty weak on bigs after Vonleh, Julius Randle and Aaron Gordon are off the board. Meanwhile, there are several intriguing point guards here, the most exciting of which might be Elfrid Payton. His athleticism, quickness, defensive toughness and ability to get to the rim make him a great fix in Orlando if they pass on Exum. Tyler Ennis, Zach LaVine and Shabazz Napier would all get looks here, too.
13Nik StauskasMinnesota Timberwolves (40 - 42)COLLEGE: MichiganHT: 6-7WT: 207POS: SG
The Wolves, as we discussed, are talking trade now with a number of teams. With Kevin Love threatening to leave next year, they have to do something. We discussed the Boston Celtics scenario above. The Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors also have been strong suitors. However, if they keep their pick and Stauskas is on the board here, I'm not sure how they pass. It's possible he might be. He sprained his shoulder about a week ago and had to cancel workouts last week. He worked out last week in Boston and Los Angeles, but the likelihood he goes six or seven is very slim. If Stauskas is gone, James Young, Rodney Hood and Adreian Payne are two other players getting long looks here.
14James YoungPhoenix Suns (48 - 34)COLLEGE: KentuckyHT: 6-8WT: 213POS: SF
The Suns' biggest need is probably at wing. Young has the ability to play both the 2 and 3 with his 7-foot wingspan. He's one of the youngest players in the draft and projects as a potent shooter down the road. I think this is a nice value pick for the Suns if he's still here. Rodney Hood are T.J. Warren are other players that will get long looks from Phoenix.
15Jusuf NurkicAtlanta Hawks (38 - 44)COLLEGE: BosniaHT: 6-11WT: 280POS: C
Since Danny Ferry has been on board, the Hawks have a track record of finding top international talent. And with a pretty gaping hole in the paint, Nurkic seems like a good fit. He's huge and is putting up great per-minute numbers in the Adriatic League this year.
The Hawks' other big need is shooting, especially from the 2. Zach LaVine is a real option here. While LaVine is trying to show everyone that he's a point guard and might be down the road, most teams think that at least at the beginning of his career, he's more likely to be a 2. His athleticism and shooting ability, along with terrific upside make him a very intriguing prospect.
16Adreian PayneChicago Bulls (48 - 34)COLLEGE: Michigan StateHT: 6-10WT: 239POS: PF
As I stated last week, the Bulls have been trying to move up in the draft to get an elite shooter. Their target has been Denver, with an offer of the 16th and 19th picks for 11. If they get there, Gary Harris or Nik Stauskas will be the guy, with them likely leaning toward Stauskas. Payne is another elite shooter, though he's a big man who stretches the floor a different way. The fact that he can also play some 5 is another huge bonus. Also don't count out Rodney Hood here. He had a series of really good workouts and it's unlikely that the Bulls will be able to get him, or a similar shooter, a few picks below.
17Zach LaVineBoston Celtics (25 - 57)COLLEGE: UCLAHT: 6-6WT: 181POS: PG
LaVine is a difficult prospect to project. On raw talent, he's one of the top 10 players in this draft. But as a basketball player, he still has a long way to go. Celtics boss Danny Ainge hasn't been afraid to swing for the fences with players like this in the past, and I think at 17, the reward outweighs the risk. The wild card here is Missouri's Jordan Clarkson, who continues to move up the draft boards with stellar workouts.
18T.J. WarrenPhoenix Suns (48 - 34)COLLEGE: NC StateHT: 6-8WT: 220POS: SF
With the Suns shoring up their wing, look for them to add another forward. Warren mmight be, next to Jabari Parker and Doug McDermott, the best scorer in this draft. He's not a great shooter, but he's got a unique ability to get to the rim. The Suns are loaded with 4s who can shoot the ball, which opens up some unique space for Warren.
19Shabazz NapierChicago Bulls (48 - 34)COLLEGE: ConnecticutHT: 6-1WT: 175POS: PG
The Bulls get shooting with Payne, and now they look to add some depth at the point guard position. We've had Tyler Ennis to the Bulls for several mocks, but I'm beginning to hear a slight preference for Napier in Chicago. Napier has more experience and is a better shooter and defender. He lacks Ennis' size and has less upside, but for a team that wants to contend right now, Napier is a good choice.
20Tyler EnnisToronto Raptors (48 - 34)COLLEGE: SyracuseHT: 6-3WT: 182POS: PG
The Raptors have been eyeing a point guard and will be happy if the local product Ennis falls here. Ennis is in the mix as high as the Sacramento Kings at No. 8. But in workouts, he has struggled to get ahead of Marcus Smart, Elfrid Payton and ShabazzNapier. But he's a great value here.
21Rodney HoodOklahoma City Thunder (59 - 23)COLLEGE: DukeHT: 6-9WT: 208POS: SG
Hood could go as high as No. 13 to the Wolves and has other spots at Phoenix, Atlanta and Chicago where he could go. But I doubt he slides past the Thunder here. They can always use more shooting on the wing backcourt, and Hood has great size for his position.
22Jarnell StokesMemphis Grizzlies (50 - 32)COLLEGE: TennesseeHT: 6-9WT: 262POS: PF
Stokes is a tough rebounder who can score with his back to the basket or face a little. The differences between him and Julius Randle, statistically, are small. A car accident on his way to his first workout has forced him to miss some time, but he's feeling better now. He could be a huge steal for the Grizzlies at No. 22.
23Jordan ClarksonUtah Jazz (25 - 57)COLLEGE: MissouriHT: 6-5WT: 186POS: PG
If the Jazz don't get a big point guard at No. 5, it will be hard for them to pass on Clarkson here. He's been terrific in workouts and combines length, athleticism and the ability to play multiple positions on the floor.
24P.J. HairstonCharlotte Bobcats (43 - 39)COLLEGE: North CarolinaHT: 6-5WT: 229POS: SG
The Bobcats also need more shooting at the shooting guard position, and like Doug McDermott, Hairston is ready to go from day one. For a team that really wasn't great at shooting the ball last season from the wing, adding McDermott and Hairston would be a major upgrade.
25K.J. McDanielsHouston Rockets (54 - 28)COLLEGE: ClemsonHT: 6-6WT: 195POS: SF
The Rockets could use more length and athleticism at the wing position. McDaniels was impressive in his workout in Houston and fits the sort of criteria they are looking for in a wing defender. Glenn Robinson III and Jerami Grant are other possibilities here.
26Kyle AndersonMiami Heat (54 - 28)COLLEGE: UCLAHT: 6-9WT: 230POS: PF
After watching the way Boris Diaw carved them up in the NBA Finals, finding a Diaw clone might be exactly what the Heat need. Anderson thrives with the ball in his hands, is an emerging shooter and a good rebounder. He's a poor athlete, but he helps the game flow.
27Clint CapelaPhoenix Suns (48 - 34)COLLEGE: SwitzerlandHT: 6-11WT: 222POS: PF
Capela's stock is all over the place. He's getting looks in the late lottery and all through the draft. He's so raw, but his length and shot-blocking abilities appeal to every team looking for a rim protector. If he's gone, other international players such as Walter Tavares or Artem Klimenko could go in his place. The Suns have three first-round picks, but I don't think there's any way they're bringing three rookies to their roster next year.
28Mitch McGaryLos Angeles Clippers (57 - 25)COLLEGE: MichiganHT: 6-10WT: 250POS: PF
The Clippers lack a lot of big bodies up front. There's virtually no real depth behind Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. Had he not injured his back, McGary likely would've been a lottery pick this year. If he gets healthy, he provides instant toughness and hustle in the paint.
29Jordan AdamsOklahoma City Thunder (59 - 23)COLLEGE: UCLAHT: 6-5WT: 209POS: SG
Adams might be the most unathletic guard in the draft, but he really knows how to score and could be a spark plug off the bench for OKC next season.
30Cleanthony EarlySan Antonio Spurs (62 - 20)COLLEGE: Wichita StateHT: 6-7WT: 210POS: SF
Kawhi Leonard, it's safe to assume, has the starting small forward position locked down. But Early can give them minutes. He's big, athletic and can stretch the floor.
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