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1. Phoenix Suns
Deandre Ayton
Arizona
Freshman
C
Height: 7-foot-0 | Weight: 243
Ayton is answering many of the questions scouts have had about him since high school with a string of dominant performances down the stretch. Physically, he's one of the most gifted prospects we've seen in the draft in the past few years, and he has an impressive skill-level to boot.
Phoenix, the worst defensive team in the NBA, will be right to question Ayton's impact on that end of the floor, but his sheer productivity makes it difficult to not slot him at the top of this class.
Starting salary: $8,095,680
2. Memphis Grizzlies
Luka Doncic
Real Madrid
Age: 19.0
PG
Height: 6-foot-8 | Weight: 228
After playing 80 games in the 2016-2017 season, Doncic went straight into preparation for the EuroBasket, which extended deep into September, giving him no offseason whatsoever. His body is paying the toll for that now, as he clearly hit a wall in the month of February and was recently shut down by Real Madrid for at least a couple of weeks. It will be interesting to see if Doncic can regain his early season form heading into the EuroLeague and ACB playoffs, which will help him reestablish his candidacy for the No. 1 pick.
Doncic would be a dream pick for the Grizzlies, as he has the size, skill and versatility to fit in very well alongside all their existing talent, while possessing quite a bit of star potential in his own right.
Starting salary: $7,243,440
3. Atlanta Hawks
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michigan State
Freshman
PF/C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 240
The youngest prospect in the draft, Jackson may have the highest ceiling of anyone in this class in terms of his ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor. He has enviable physical tools, including a 7-4 wingspan and tremendous mobility. Jackson's ability to space the floor (40 percent from 3, 80 percent from the line), block shots (5.7 per 40 minutes), switch on every screen and, increasingly, put the ball on the floor from the perimeter make him an ideal fit for the modern NBA.
It's easy to see Jackson manning the center position for Atlanta or pairing with exciting rookie big man John Collinsin an athletic frontcourt.
Starting salary: $6,504,600
4. Sacramento Kings
Marvin Bagley III
Duke
Freshman
PF/C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 234
Although there are some positional concerns regarding Bagley and his fit in the modern NBA, particularly on the defensive end, at some point his talent level and sheer production are likely too great to pass on.
The Kings are still figuring out just how good their young frontcourt prospects are and might not be in a situation to pass on a "best talent available" type due to positional considerations. Bagley's athleticism, motor, rebounding and finishing ability would complement their existing pieces nicely.
Starting salary: $5,864,640
5. Orlando Magic
Mohamed Bamba
Texas
Freshman
C
Height: 7-foot-0 | Weight: 207
Bamba is one of the most unique prospects in this class, with game-changing defensive potential to go along with a rapidly improving skill level that combined gives him significant long-term potential. Nagging injuries to his foot and toe have hampered Bamba somewhat recently, but every team in the NBA is looking for a big man who can anchor a defense. That includes the Magic, who have struggled badly on that end of the floor.
Although the Magic could very well be in the market for a point guard, there are still question marks about whether Trae Young or Collin Sexton are worthy of being picked this high.
Starting salary: $5,310,720
1. Phoenix Suns
Deandre Ayton
Arizona
Freshman
C
Height: 7-foot-0 | Weight: 243
Ayton is answering many of the questions scouts have had about him since high school with a string of dominant performances down the stretch. Physically, he's one of the most gifted prospects we've seen in the draft in the past few years, and he has an impressive skill-level to boot.
Phoenix, the worst defensive team in the NBA, will be right to question Ayton's impact on that end of the floor, but his sheer productivity makes it difficult to not slot him at the top of this class.
Starting salary: $8,095,680
2. Memphis Grizzlies
Luka Doncic
Real Madrid
Age: 19.0
PG
Height: 6-foot-8 | Weight: 228
After playing 80 games in the 2016-2017 season, Doncic went straight into preparation for the EuroBasket, which extended deep into September, giving him no offseason whatsoever. His body is paying the toll for that now, as he clearly hit a wall in the month of February and was recently shut down by Real Madrid for at least a couple of weeks. It will be interesting to see if Doncic can regain his early season form heading into the EuroLeague and ACB playoffs, which will help him reestablish his candidacy for the No. 1 pick.
Doncic would be a dream pick for the Grizzlies, as he has the size, skill and versatility to fit in very well alongside all their existing talent, while possessing quite a bit of star potential in his own right.
Starting salary: $7,243,440
3. Atlanta Hawks
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michigan State
Freshman
PF/C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 240
The youngest prospect in the draft, Jackson may have the highest ceiling of anyone in this class in terms of his ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor. He has enviable physical tools, including a 7-4 wingspan and tremendous mobility. Jackson's ability to space the floor (40 percent from 3, 80 percent from the line), block shots (5.7 per 40 minutes), switch on every screen and, increasingly, put the ball on the floor from the perimeter make him an ideal fit for the modern NBA.
It's easy to see Jackson manning the center position for Atlanta or pairing with exciting rookie big man John Collinsin an athletic frontcourt.
Starting salary: $6,504,600
4. Sacramento Kings
Marvin Bagley III
Duke
Freshman
PF/C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 234
Although there are some positional concerns regarding Bagley and his fit in the modern NBA, particularly on the defensive end, at some point his talent level and sheer production are likely too great to pass on.
The Kings are still figuring out just how good their young frontcourt prospects are and might not be in a situation to pass on a "best talent available" type due to positional considerations. Bagley's athleticism, motor, rebounding and finishing ability would complement their existing pieces nicely.
Starting salary: $5,864,640
5. Orlando Magic
Mohamed Bamba
Texas
Freshman
C
Height: 7-foot-0 | Weight: 207
Bamba is one of the most unique prospects in this class, with game-changing defensive potential to go along with a rapidly improving skill level that combined gives him significant long-term potential. Nagging injuries to his foot and toe have hampered Bamba somewhat recently, but every team in the NBA is looking for a big man who can anchor a defense. That includes the Magic, who have struggled badly on that end of the floor.
Although the Magic could very well be in the market for a point guard, there are still question marks about whether Trae Young or Collin Sexton are worthy of being picked this high.
Starting salary: $5,310,720
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6. Chicago Bulls
Wendell Carter Jr.
Duke
Freshman
C
Height: 6-foot-10 | Weight: 263
Its Carter, not Bagley, who has been Duke's best big man in many key ACC games, leaving many scouts to wonder just how good he might look if he were utilized in more modern lineups with better floor spacing.
For the Bulls, Carter's ability to rebound, block shots and score from inside and out would complement the promising Lauri Markkanen well in many ways.
Starting salary: $4,823,520
7. Dallas Mavericks
Michael Porter Jr.
Missouri
Freshman
SF/PF
Height: 6-foot-10 | Weight: 214
Porter's stock has dropped this season. While spinal surgery set him back, teams have also come away from background checks questioning his commitment to winning and ability to fit into team schemes.
Starting salary: $4,403,280
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Nets)
Collin Sexton
Alabama
Freshman
PG
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 183
While highly inconsistent over the course of the season -- partially due to injuries -- Sexton has shown enough flashes in the right areas to comfortably project him as a starting-caliber point guard, with plenty of upside. Fiercely competitive, Sexton is an aggressive downhill driver who has proven to be a pesky defender and capable shot-maker when operating at his best.
The Cavs have a great deal of uncertainty around their future due to the unknowns surrounding LeBron James' return, but Sexton is a fit here regardless of what James decides to do.
Starting salary: $4,033,800
Cleveland will receive Brooklyn's first-round pick unprotected.
9. New York Knicks
Trae Young
Oklahoma
Freshman
PG
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 176
Frank Ntilikina has had some nice rookie moments, but the Knicks are finding out that the long-armed, 6-foot-5 guard is seemingly better suited playing alongside a more dominant ball handler and shot creator who can take some of the scoring responsibilities off his shoulders.
Enter Young, who looks like a nice pairing with his ability to navigate pick-and-rolls, make shots off the dribble and find the open man with impressive creativity. Having the luxury of hiding him defensively will be a key to his early success.
Starting salary: $3,708,120
10. Philadelphia 76ers (via Lakers)
Mikal Bridges
Villanova
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 200
The Sixers are in line to draft in the top 10 due to the shrewd Michael Carter-Williams trade made by Sam Hinkie three years ago (as long as the pick is not second, third, fourth or fifth, in which case it goes to Boston).
Shooting, defensive versatility and basketball IQ are what the 76ers need to continue to add, and Bridges brings all of them along with the ability to guard 1 to 4. He isn't as gifted a shot-creator as you'd like from a top-10 pick, but if he's playing alongside the likes of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, he won't need to be.
Starting salary: $3,522,480
Philadelphia will receive L.A.'s pick if it lands at No. 1 or Nos. 6-30. Otherwise, the pick goes to Boston.
Wendell Carter Jr.
Duke
Freshman
C
Height: 6-foot-10 | Weight: 263
Its Carter, not Bagley, who has been Duke's best big man in many key ACC games, leaving many scouts to wonder just how good he might look if he were utilized in more modern lineups with better floor spacing.
For the Bulls, Carter's ability to rebound, block shots and score from inside and out would complement the promising Lauri Markkanen well in many ways.
Starting salary: $4,823,520
7. Dallas Mavericks
Michael Porter Jr.
Missouri
Freshman
SF/PF
Height: 6-foot-10 | Weight: 214
Porter's stock has dropped this season. While spinal surgery set him back, teams have also come away from background checks questioning his commitment to winning and ability to fit into team schemes.
Starting salary: $4,403,280
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Nets)
Collin Sexton
Alabama
Freshman
PG
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 183
While highly inconsistent over the course of the season -- partially due to injuries -- Sexton has shown enough flashes in the right areas to comfortably project him as a starting-caliber point guard, with plenty of upside. Fiercely competitive, Sexton is an aggressive downhill driver who has proven to be a pesky defender and capable shot-maker when operating at his best.
The Cavs have a great deal of uncertainty around their future due to the unknowns surrounding LeBron James' return, but Sexton is a fit here regardless of what James decides to do.
Starting salary: $4,033,800
Cleveland will receive Brooklyn's first-round pick unprotected.
9. New York Knicks
Trae Young
Oklahoma
Freshman
PG
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 176
Frank Ntilikina has had some nice rookie moments, but the Knicks are finding out that the long-armed, 6-foot-5 guard is seemingly better suited playing alongside a more dominant ball handler and shot creator who can take some of the scoring responsibilities off his shoulders.
Enter Young, who looks like a nice pairing with his ability to navigate pick-and-rolls, make shots off the dribble and find the open man with impressive creativity. Having the luxury of hiding him defensively will be a key to his early success.
Starting salary: $3,708,120
10. Philadelphia 76ers (via Lakers)
Mikal Bridges
Villanova
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 200
The Sixers are in line to draft in the top 10 due to the shrewd Michael Carter-Williams trade made by Sam Hinkie three years ago (as long as the pick is not second, third, fourth or fifth, in which case it goes to Boston).
Shooting, defensive versatility and basketball IQ are what the 76ers need to continue to add, and Bridges brings all of them along with the ability to guard 1 to 4. He isn't as gifted a shot-creator as you'd like from a top-10 pick, but if he's playing alongside the likes of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, he won't need to be.
Starting salary: $3,522,480
Philadelphia will receive L.A.'s pick if it lands at No. 1 or Nos. 6-30. Otherwise, the pick goes to Boston.
10. Philadelphia 76ers (via Lakers)
Mikal Bridges
Villanova
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 200
The Sixers are in line to draft in the top 10 due to the shrewd Michael Carter-Williams trade made by Sam Hinkie three years ago (as long as the pick is not second, third, fourth or fifth, in which case it goes to Boston).
Shooting, defensive versatility and basketball IQ are what the 76ers need to continue to add, and Bridges brings all of them along with the ability to guard 1 to 4. He isn't as gifted a shot-creator as you'd like from a top-10 pick, but if he's playing alongside the likes of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, he won't need to be.
Starting salary: $3,522,480
Philadelphia will receive L.A.'s pick if it lands at No. 1 or Nos. 6-30. Otherwise, the pick goes to Boston.
11. Charlotte Hornets
Miles Bridges
Michigan State
Sophomore
SF/PF
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 226
Charlotte continues to search for long-term solutions at both forward positions, and will likely look to add athleticism to what has become a fairly disappointing roster.
Bridges is a freakish athlete who has struggled at times to make the full-time transition to small forward, but he undoubtedly has potential as a two-way forward who can guard all over the floor and give you enough shooting, ballhandling and passing to get by at one of the most important positions in today's NBA.
Starting salary: $3,346,560
12. LA Clippers (via Pistons)
Lonnie Walker IV
Miami
Freshman
SG
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 206
The Clippers could definitely use a jolt of energy on the wing, where they have cycled through countless options all season and are still in search of a long-term solution.
Walker hasn't had a consistent freshman season, but his talent, combined with the lack of depth at his position, has kept his name in the top-20 conversation. His youth, strong frame, 6-foot-10½ wingspan and ability to shoot with his feet set or off the dribble make him a candidate to rise during the pre-draft process as teams search for upside and diamonds in the rough.
Starting salary: $3,179,280
The Clippers will receive Detroit's pick if it falls outside the top four.
13. Denver Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Kentucky
Freshman
PG/SG
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 171
The Nuggets are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA and will likely be looking to add multi-positional versatility to their backcourt, which has been inconsistent on that end of the floor.
Gilgeous-Alexander has the size, length, defensive prowess and unselfishness needed to operate as a role player alongside a variety of different types of guards. His offense has made significant strides as the year has moved on, helping him surprisingly emerge as arguably Kentucky's best top long-term prospect.
Starting salary: $3,020,280
14. LA Clippers
Robert Williams
Texas A&M
Sophomore
PF/C
Height: 6-foot-9 | Weight: 237
Williams has had a somewhat disappointing sophomore season, partially due to his playing out of position as a power forward in traditional dual-post player lineups.
His game is tailor-made for the NBA, though, as a rim-running, pick-and-roll-finishing, shot-blocker/offensive rebounder in the Clint Capela mold. With DeAndre Jordan in the final year of his contract and Blake Griffin headed to Detroit, the Clippers could certainly look to Williams as a potential successor.
Starting salary: $2,869,320
15. Phoenix Suns (via Bucks)
Kevin Knox
Kentucky
Freshman
SF/PF
Height: 6-foot-9 | Weight: 205
Sporting the worst defense in the NBA, the Suns will surely be looking to add more size, length, athleticism and versatility at every position.
Knox was inconsistent this season on that end of the floor, but as the second-youngest player in the draft, that's not all that surprising. His ability to stretch the floor, make plays in the open court and theoretically guard either forward spot is attractive in today's NBA.
Starting salary: $2,725,680
Phoenix will receive Milwaukee's pick if it lands in Nos. 11-16.
16. Phoenix Suns (via Heat)
Aaron Holiday
UCLA
Junior
PG
Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 187
The Suns could very well be looking to add firepower at the point guard position depending on their thoughts about (and the cost of) resigning Elfrid Payton.
Holiday has broken through in a major way in his senior season, and he would bring a number of attractive traits with his microwave scoring ability, long wingspan and toughness.
Starting salary: $2,589,480
Phoenix will receive Miami's pick if it is outside the top seven.
17. Indiana Pacers
Troy Brown
Oregon
Freshman
SG
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 210
Indiana's wing rotation could certainly use more depth, and Brown's versatility as a big ball handler, defender and rebounder is intriguing in a league that is starved for players at his position.
Brown's inconsistency as a perimeter shooter has made it difficult for him to fully break out, but being the third-youngest player in this draft class means he still has time to address that.
Starting salary: $2,460,000
Mikal Bridges
Villanova
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 200
The Sixers are in line to draft in the top 10 due to the shrewd Michael Carter-Williams trade made by Sam Hinkie three years ago (as long as the pick is not second, third, fourth or fifth, in which case it goes to Boston).
Shooting, defensive versatility and basketball IQ are what the 76ers need to continue to add, and Bridges brings all of them along with the ability to guard 1 to 4. He isn't as gifted a shot-creator as you'd like from a top-10 pick, but if he's playing alongside the likes of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, he won't need to be.
Starting salary: $3,522,480
Philadelphia will receive L.A.'s pick if it lands at No. 1 or Nos. 6-30. Otherwise, the pick goes to Boston.
11. Charlotte Hornets
Miles Bridges
Michigan State
Sophomore
SF/PF
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 226
Charlotte continues to search for long-term solutions at both forward positions, and will likely look to add athleticism to what has become a fairly disappointing roster.
Bridges is a freakish athlete who has struggled at times to make the full-time transition to small forward, but he undoubtedly has potential as a two-way forward who can guard all over the floor and give you enough shooting, ballhandling and passing to get by at one of the most important positions in today's NBA.
Starting salary: $3,346,560
12. LA Clippers (via Pistons)
Lonnie Walker IV
Miami
Freshman
SG
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 206
The Clippers could definitely use a jolt of energy on the wing, where they have cycled through countless options all season and are still in search of a long-term solution.
Walker hasn't had a consistent freshman season, but his talent, combined with the lack of depth at his position, has kept his name in the top-20 conversation. His youth, strong frame, 6-foot-10½ wingspan and ability to shoot with his feet set or off the dribble make him a candidate to rise during the pre-draft process as teams search for upside and diamonds in the rough.
Starting salary: $3,179,280
The Clippers will receive Detroit's pick if it falls outside the top four.
13. Denver Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Kentucky
Freshman
PG/SG
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 171
The Nuggets are one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA and will likely be looking to add multi-positional versatility to their backcourt, which has been inconsistent on that end of the floor.
Gilgeous-Alexander has the size, length, defensive prowess and unselfishness needed to operate as a role player alongside a variety of different types of guards. His offense has made significant strides as the year has moved on, helping him surprisingly emerge as arguably Kentucky's best top long-term prospect.
Starting salary: $3,020,280
14. LA Clippers
Robert Williams
Texas A&M
Sophomore
PF/C
Height: 6-foot-9 | Weight: 237
Williams has had a somewhat disappointing sophomore season, partially due to his playing out of position as a power forward in traditional dual-post player lineups.
His game is tailor-made for the NBA, though, as a rim-running, pick-and-roll-finishing, shot-blocker/offensive rebounder in the Clint Capela mold. With DeAndre Jordan in the final year of his contract and Blake Griffin headed to Detroit, the Clippers could certainly look to Williams as a potential successor.
Starting salary: $2,869,320
15. Phoenix Suns (via Bucks)
Kevin Knox
Kentucky
Freshman
SF/PF
Height: 6-foot-9 | Weight: 205
Sporting the worst defense in the NBA, the Suns will surely be looking to add more size, length, athleticism and versatility at every position.
Knox was inconsistent this season on that end of the floor, but as the second-youngest player in the draft, that's not all that surprising. His ability to stretch the floor, make plays in the open court and theoretically guard either forward spot is attractive in today's NBA.
Starting salary: $2,725,680
Phoenix will receive Milwaukee's pick if it lands in Nos. 11-16.
16. Phoenix Suns (via Heat)
Aaron Holiday
UCLA
Junior
PG
Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 187
The Suns could very well be looking to add firepower at the point guard position depending on their thoughts about (and the cost of) resigning Elfrid Payton.
Holiday has broken through in a major way in his senior season, and he would bring a number of attractive traits with his microwave scoring ability, long wingspan and toughness.
Starting salary: $2,589,480
Phoenix will receive Miami's pick if it is outside the top seven.
17. Indiana Pacers
Troy Brown
Oregon
Freshman
SG
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 210
Indiana's wing rotation could certainly use more depth, and Brown's versatility as a big ball handler, defender and rebounder is intriguing in a league that is starved for players at his position.
Brown's inconsistency as a perimeter shooter has made it difficult for him to fully break out, but being the third-youngest player in this draft class means he still has time to address that.
Starting salary: $2,460,000
18. Utah Jazz
Anfernee Simons
IMG Academy (HS)
Age: 18.7
SG
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 183
The Jazz might look for a versatile guard who can operate in different lineups without dominating the ball alongside Donovan Mitchell. Simons is one of the least NBA-ready players in the draft, but he's intriguing due to his combination of youth, explosiveness and shot-making prowess.
He's a few years away from panning out, but at this stage of the draft, there isn't much risk, and adding a prospect with his upside would be intriguing.
Starting salary: $2,337,000
19. San Antonio Spurs
Daniel Gafford
Arkansas
Freshman
PF/C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 234
With the Spurs' incumbent big-men starters both in their mid-30s and no clear-cut successor in waiting, it might make sense for San Antonio's front office to consider drafting a project center to develop long-term.
Gafford's tremendous physical tools and significant upside give him lottery potential, somewhere he might still end up with a strong pre-draft process, but for now the glut of big men is pushing him down.
Starting salary: $2,231,760
20. Chicago Bulls (via Pelicans)
Dzanan Musa
Cedevita
Age: 18.8
SF
Height: 6-foot-9 | Weight: 195
The Bulls have a gaping hole at the small forward position and could use all the firepower they can find on the perimeter.
Musa's size, scoring instincts and aggressiveness could be intriguing at this stage of the draft. He's one of the youngest players in this class, but he is already productive in Europe, playing at a fairly high level.
Starting salary: $2,142,360
The Bulls will receive New Orleans' pick if it falls outside the top five.
21. Washington Wizards
Mitchell Robinson
College: None
Freshman
C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 215
With Marcin Gortat about to enter the final year of his contract and already in his mid-30s, the Wizards will likely start to think about his successor at some point.
Physically, Robinson is one of the most gifted prospects -- with impressive length, athleticism and shot-blocking instincts -- but he is a long way from contributing. The fact that he elected not to play college basketball this season won't help his NBA readiness, but at some point in the draft, he's worth taking a gamble on as a developmental project.
Starting salary: $2,056,680
22. Atlanta Hawks (via Wolves)
Keita Bates-Diop
Ohio State
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 235
With the second of their three first-round picks, the Hawks might look to add some depth at forward.
Bates-Diop has increased his stock dramatically with a breakout season. He has been moving among all of the frontcourt positions for overachieving Ohio State and looks like an ideal fit for the modern NBA if he can find a way to rev his motor into higher gear at the professional level.
Starting salary: $1,974,480
Atlanta will receive Minnesota's pick if it is outside the lottery.
23. Minnesota Timberwolves(via Thunder)
Jacob Evans
Cincinnati
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 210
Minnesota's wing rotation will need to be shored up over the summer.
Evans is an ultra-versatile player who guards all over the floor, plays on and off the ball for Cincinnati and sports a career 38 percent mark from 3-point territory at the college level.
Starting salary: $1,895,520
Minnesota will receive Oklahoma City's pick if it is outside the lottery.
24. Philadelphia 76ers
Khyri Thomas
Creighton
Junior
SG
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 210
Thomas is one of the better defenders in college basketball, capable of guarding three positions with his 6-foot-11 wingspan. He's also a willing ball-mover, a promising spot-up shooter and exactly the type of gritty and unselfish character the NBA covets in role players.
The Sixers have seen their wing depth stretched incredibly thin this season and might look to bolster their rotation with a player in Thomas' mold.
Starting salary: $1,819,800
25. Los Angeles Lakers (via Cavs)
Bruce Brown
Miami
Sophomore
SG
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 200
Even with Lonzo Ball in place, the Lakers should be looking to solidify their backcourt rotation and add more shooting, ball-handling and athleticism. Ball's size gives him the ability to operate alongside another combo guard, and it would be beneficial for him to have scoring to take the pressure off.
Although he had a disappointing season that ended with injury, Brown is a willing passer, lockdown defender and gritty rebounder, and he has shown enough promise with his jump shot at times to lead you to believe that he will become adequate here eventually. There's a significant market for players in his mold, provided he has a strong pre-draft process (if he chooses to enter).
Starting salary: $1,746,840
The Lakers will receive Cleveland's pick if it is outside the top three.
Anfernee Simons
IMG Academy (HS)
Age: 18.7
SG
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 183
The Jazz might look for a versatile guard who can operate in different lineups without dominating the ball alongside Donovan Mitchell. Simons is one of the least NBA-ready players in the draft, but he's intriguing due to his combination of youth, explosiveness and shot-making prowess.
He's a few years away from panning out, but at this stage of the draft, there isn't much risk, and adding a prospect with his upside would be intriguing.
Starting salary: $2,337,000
19. San Antonio Spurs
Daniel Gafford
Arkansas
Freshman
PF/C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 234
With the Spurs' incumbent big-men starters both in their mid-30s and no clear-cut successor in waiting, it might make sense for San Antonio's front office to consider drafting a project center to develop long-term.
Gafford's tremendous physical tools and significant upside give him lottery potential, somewhere he might still end up with a strong pre-draft process, but for now the glut of big men is pushing him down.
Starting salary: $2,231,760
20. Chicago Bulls (via Pelicans)
Dzanan Musa
Cedevita
Age: 18.8
SF
Height: 6-foot-9 | Weight: 195
The Bulls have a gaping hole at the small forward position and could use all the firepower they can find on the perimeter.
Musa's size, scoring instincts and aggressiveness could be intriguing at this stage of the draft. He's one of the youngest players in this class, but he is already productive in Europe, playing at a fairly high level.
Starting salary: $2,142,360
The Bulls will receive New Orleans' pick if it falls outside the top five.
21. Washington Wizards
Mitchell Robinson
College: None
Freshman
C
Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 215
With Marcin Gortat about to enter the final year of his contract and already in his mid-30s, the Wizards will likely start to think about his successor at some point.
Physically, Robinson is one of the most gifted prospects -- with impressive length, athleticism and shot-blocking instincts -- but he is a long way from contributing. The fact that he elected not to play college basketball this season won't help his NBA readiness, but at some point in the draft, he's worth taking a gamble on as a developmental project.
Starting salary: $2,056,680
22. Atlanta Hawks (via Wolves)
Keita Bates-Diop
Ohio State
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 235
With the second of their three first-round picks, the Hawks might look to add some depth at forward.
Bates-Diop has increased his stock dramatically with a breakout season. He has been moving among all of the frontcourt positions for overachieving Ohio State and looks like an ideal fit for the modern NBA if he can find a way to rev his motor into higher gear at the professional level.
Starting salary: $1,974,480
Atlanta will receive Minnesota's pick if it is outside the lottery.
23. Minnesota Timberwolves(via Thunder)
Jacob Evans
Cincinnati
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 210
Minnesota's wing rotation will need to be shored up over the summer.
Evans is an ultra-versatile player who guards all over the floor, plays on and off the ball for Cincinnati and sports a career 38 percent mark from 3-point territory at the college level.
Starting salary: $1,895,520
Minnesota will receive Oklahoma City's pick if it is outside the lottery.
24. Philadelphia 76ers
Khyri Thomas
Creighton
Junior
SG
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 210
Thomas is one of the better defenders in college basketball, capable of guarding three positions with his 6-foot-11 wingspan. He's also a willing ball-mover, a promising spot-up shooter and exactly the type of gritty and unselfish character the NBA covets in role players.
The Sixers have seen their wing depth stretched incredibly thin this season and might look to bolster their rotation with a player in Thomas' mold.
Starting salary: $1,819,800
25. Los Angeles Lakers (via Cavs)
Bruce Brown
Miami
Sophomore
SG
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 200
Even with Lonzo Ball in place, the Lakers should be looking to solidify their backcourt rotation and add more shooting, ball-handling and athleticism. Ball's size gives him the ability to operate alongside another combo guard, and it would be beneficial for him to have scoring to take the pressure off.
Although he had a disappointing season that ended with injury, Brown is a willing passer, lockdown defender and gritty rebounder, and he has shown enough promise with his jump shot at times to lead you to believe that he will become adequate here eventually. There's a significant market for players in his mold, provided he has a strong pre-draft process (if he chooses to enter).
Starting salary: $1,746,840
The Lakers will receive Cleveland's pick if it is outside the top three.
26. Portland Trail Blazers
Chandler Hutchison
Boise State
Senior
SF
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 193
Portland's wing rotation could use some added depth.
Hutchison has made significant strides with his game as a senior. He looks primed to take advantage of the lack of wings in the draft -- and the NBA in general -- this June. He has outstanding physical tools and is a much-improved ball handler and perimeter shooter.
Starting salary: $1,689,000
27. Boston Celtics
De'Anthony Melton
USC
Sophomore
PG/SG
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 195
The Celtics have a tough decision in front of them with Marcus Smart entering free agency, and may need to find a cheaper backcourt option to avoid luxury tax issues.
Melton looked to be on the verge of a breakout season for USC before the FBI investigation shut him down indefinitely. His defensive versatility, toughness and intangibles make him a prospect worth investing in.
Starting salary: $1,640,400
28. Brooklyn Nets (via Raptors)
Melvin Frazier
Tulane
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 200
The Nets are still figuring out what their long-term wing rotation looks like and could very well take a flyer on a high-upside boom-or-bust prospect at this late stage of the first round.
Frazier is coming off an inconsistent season, but he's a tremendous athlete, standing 6-foot-6 with a reported 7-2 wingspan and made 39 percent of his 3-pointers this season.
Starting salary: $1,630,320
Brooklyn will receive Toronto's pick if it is outside the lottery.
29. Golden State Warriors
Devonte' Graham
Kansas
Senior
PG
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 175
The Warriors are way over the luxury tax and will want to find contributors on cheap rookie scale contracts.
Graham is a ready-made role-player thanks to his terrific experience playing winning basketball at Kansas for four years. He's a 41 percent 3-point shooter and strong defender who ranked third in the country in assists.
Starting salary: $1,618,320
Atlanta will receive Houston's pick if it is outside the top three.
30. Atlanta Hawks (via Rockets)
Grayson Allen
Duke
Senior
SG
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 185
With their third and final first-round pick, the Hawks may look to add some backcourt depth, specifically someone who can play behind or alongside incumbent starters Dennis Schroder and Kent Bazemore.
Allen is one of the best shooter/scorers in the college game, and made significant strides as a senior with his playmaking and defense.
Starting salary: $1,606,680
Chandler Hutchison
Boise State
Senior
SF
Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 193
Portland's wing rotation could use some added depth.
Hutchison has made significant strides with his game as a senior. He looks primed to take advantage of the lack of wings in the draft -- and the NBA in general -- this June. He has outstanding physical tools and is a much-improved ball handler and perimeter shooter.
Starting salary: $1,689,000
27. Boston Celtics
De'Anthony Melton
USC
Sophomore
PG/SG
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 195
The Celtics have a tough decision in front of them with Marcus Smart entering free agency, and may need to find a cheaper backcourt option to avoid luxury tax issues.
Melton looked to be on the verge of a breakout season for USC before the FBI investigation shut him down indefinitely. His defensive versatility, toughness and intangibles make him a prospect worth investing in.
Starting salary: $1,640,400
28. Brooklyn Nets (via Raptors)
Melvin Frazier
Tulane
Junior
SF
Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 200
The Nets are still figuring out what their long-term wing rotation looks like and could very well take a flyer on a high-upside boom-or-bust prospect at this late stage of the first round.
Frazier is coming off an inconsistent season, but he's a tremendous athlete, standing 6-foot-6 with a reported 7-2 wingspan and made 39 percent of his 3-pointers this season.
Starting salary: $1,630,320
Brooklyn will receive Toronto's pick if it is outside the lottery.
29. Golden State Warriors
Devonte' Graham
Kansas
Senior
PG
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 175
The Warriors are way over the luxury tax and will want to find contributors on cheap rookie scale contracts.
Graham is a ready-made role-player thanks to his terrific experience playing winning basketball at Kansas for four years. He's a 41 percent 3-point shooter and strong defender who ranked third in the country in assists.
Starting salary: $1,618,320
Atlanta will receive Houston's pick if it is outside the top three.
30. Atlanta Hawks (via Rockets)
Grayson Allen
Duke
Senior
SG
Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 185
With their third and final first-round pick, the Hawks may look to add some backcourt depth, specifically someone who can play behind or alongside incumbent starters Dennis Schroder and Kent Bazemore.
Allen is one of the best shooter/scorers in the college game, and made significant strides as a senior with his playmaking and defense.
Starting salary: $1,606,680
Second round
31. Suns
Shake Milton | SF | Junior | SMU
32. Grizzlies
Landry Shamet | SF | Sophomore | Wichita St
33. Hawks
Jalen Brunson | SG | Junior | Villanova
34. Kings
Jerome Robinson | SG | Junior | Boston College
35. Magic
Tyus Battle | SG | Sophomore | Syracuse
36. Knicks (via Bulls)
Chimezie Metu | PF/C | Junior | USC
37. Mavericks
Jalen Hudson | SF | Junior | Florida
38. 76ers (via Nets)
Tony Carr | PG | Sophomore | Penn State
39. 76ers (via Knicks)
Rodions Kurucs | SG | ACB | Barcelona
40. Nets (via Lakers)
Kevin Hervey | PG/SG | Senior | Texas Arlington
41. Magic (via Hornets)
Trevon Duval | PG | Freshman | Duke
42. Pistons
Rawle Alkins | PG | Sophomore | Arizona
43. Lakers (via Nuggets)
Hamidou Diallo | PG | Freshman | Kentucky
44. Nuggets (via Clippers)
Jevon Carter | SG/SF | Senior | West Virginia
45. Nets (via Bucks)
Brandon McCoy | PF/C | Freshman | UNLV
46. Rockets (via Heat)
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SG | Senior | Kansas
47. Pacers
Elie Okobo | PG | France | Pau-Orthez
48. Jazz
Moritz Wagner | SF/PF | Junior | Michigan
49. Spurs
Ray Spalding | SF | Junior | Louisville
50. Pelicans
Vincent Edwards | PG | Senior | Purdue
51. Wizards
Arnoldas Kulboka | SG | Italy | Capo D'Orlando
52. Wolves
Bonzie Colson | SG | Senior | Notre Dame
53. Thunder
MiKyle McIntosh | PG | Senior | Oregon
54. 76ers
Amine Noua | C | France | Villeurbanne
55. Hornets (via Cavs)
Milik Yarbrough | SG | Junior | Illinois State
56. Mavericks (Blazers)
Alize Johnson | PG | Senior | Missouri State
57. Thunder (Celtics)
Allonzo Trier | C | Junior | Arizona
58. Suns (via Raptors)
Billy Preston | PF | Adriatic | Igokea
59. Nuggets (Warriors)
Devon Hall | SF/PF | Senior | Virginia
60. 76ers (via Rockets)
31. Suns
Shake Milton | SF | Junior | SMU
32. Grizzlies
Landry Shamet | SF | Sophomore | Wichita St
33. Hawks
Jalen Brunson | SG | Junior | Villanova
34. Kings
Jerome Robinson | SG | Junior | Boston College
35. Magic
Tyus Battle | SG | Sophomore | Syracuse
36. Knicks (via Bulls)
Chimezie Metu | PF/C | Junior | USC
37. Mavericks
Jalen Hudson | SF | Junior | Florida
38. 76ers (via Nets)
Tony Carr | PG | Sophomore | Penn State
39. 76ers (via Knicks)
Rodions Kurucs | SG | ACB | Barcelona
40. Nets (via Lakers)
Kevin Hervey | PG/SG | Senior | Texas Arlington
41. Magic (via Hornets)
Trevon Duval | PG | Freshman | Duke
42. Pistons
Rawle Alkins | PG | Sophomore | Arizona
43. Lakers (via Nuggets)
Hamidou Diallo | PG | Freshman | Kentucky
44. Nuggets (via Clippers)
Jevon Carter | SG/SF | Senior | West Virginia
45. Nets (via Bucks)
Brandon McCoy | PF/C | Freshman | UNLV
46. Rockets (via Heat)
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SG | Senior | Kansas
47. Pacers
Elie Okobo | PG | France | Pau-Orthez
48. Jazz
Moritz Wagner | SF/PF | Junior | Michigan
49. Spurs
Ray Spalding | SF | Junior | Louisville
50. Pelicans
Vincent Edwards | PG | Senior | Purdue
51. Wizards
Arnoldas Kulboka | SG | Italy | Capo D'Orlando
52. Wolves
Bonzie Colson | SG | Senior | Notre Dame
53. Thunder
MiKyle McIntosh | PG | Senior | Oregon
54. 76ers
Amine Noua | C | France | Villeurbanne
55. Hornets (via Cavs)
Milik Yarbrough | SG | Junior | Illinois State
56. Mavericks (Blazers)
Alize Johnson | PG | Senior | Missouri State
57. Thunder (Celtics)
Allonzo Trier | C | Junior | Arizona
58. Suns (via Raptors)
Billy Preston | PF | Adriatic | Igokea
59. Nuggets (Warriors)
Devon Hall | SF/PF | Senior | Virginia
60. 76ers (via Rockets)
god shamgod
Veteran
Wendall carter 
man gtfoh
man gtfoh
Its a damn shame what happened to Trevon Duval and Hamidou Diallo
The Hawks got something with this Hot Sauce challenge they do at games
Dwight Howard
Superstar
dont sleep. he reminds me of andrew bynum alot. he could have elite impact down low.Wendall carter
tremonthustler1
aka bx_representer
His mock is way off IMO