We considered Riller a borderline first-rounder, so show this report card off, Charlotte. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Put him next to Zion Williamson, and things get exciting. But handshakes or not, the madness of the event was preserved. On quiet night for NBA draft lottery selections, Anthony Edwards goes No. 31d Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz Charlotte Hornets (via BOS): PG Grant Riller, Charleston, The Hornets went and had themselves a draft. Bey is one of the most NBA-ready players in this draft and could step in and be a good player right away. I would not have taken him first overall, but he should not have dropped this far and should be the favorite for rookie of the year. Every No. Grade: A+, 14. In terms of front-court players, Obi Toppin is still on the board, and I preferred him. Brooklyn Nets (via LAC): C Reggie Perry, Mississippi State, This is the exact range we expected for Perry. But athleticism matters, and if you can get him do to the other stuff, maybe you tap into something special. He's more of a stretch five than a stretch four, and that's simply not a position of need or a great value. And he was the second-best player on my big board. Grade: C+, 47. He was not a great college player, and he drew some criticism for expressing a lack of passion for the game recently. He's probably a ways away from playing at an NBA level, but he has the potential to be a top 10 player in this draft with his massive upside. Grade: A, 55. It took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Grade: A+, 54. Grade: B+, 2. And given San Antonio's history of developing high-energy, defensive-minded wing players (think Kawhi Leonard, for one), this is a great fit. National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting amateur United States college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. Elleby was outside our final top-75 prospect rankings and a potential two-way candidate, and while there's a lot to like about his offensive production, there's still a lot of polish he lacks that Portland will need to develop. Thought he'd go earlier than this, so a double win for value and fit. Detroit Pistons: PG Killian Hayes, France, Much like with Okongwu, I think Hayes is a good player but had others as better fits and prospects. And we had him ranked accordingly in our final top 100, at No. He could be helping the Celtics because of that shooting right away. Nesmith had an injury in college, but he can really knock down shots. It was televised nationally on ESPN. Grade: C+, 39. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Grade: B+, 30. Take a bow, Washington. Toronto Raptors: PG Malachi Flynn, San Diego State, This pick made a lot of sense when many thought Fred VanVleet would leave Toronto. The Hawks have Clint Capela already as a defense-first center to protect the rim. San Antonio Spurs: PG Tre Jones, Duke, The Spurs have a way of finding value even in the second round, as they've done here with point guard Tre Jones. Grade: B+, 10. Hughes was a big-time college scorer who thrived as a No. He's not a rim-running, flashy big but at 57, the Nets add someone here who could be a rotational piece. Boston Celtics (via BKN): PG Yam Madar, Israel, It's clear the Celtics are looking to the future here with Madar, a 19-year-old from Israel. Check out complete results of every NBA draft beginning in 1947. And he wasn't even the best 3-and-D player at Florida State this past season -- though he probably has more upside than Devin Vassell. I got to see Achiuwa a lot in my hometown of Memphis, where he slid down to be a small-ball center. But he can really play basketball and had some big games, and if he solves that shooting issue, he'll be a good player. He's a throwback, but he is a good one. New Orleans Pelicans: C Nick Richards, Kentucky, Richards is coming off a fabulous junior season as one of the best shot-blockers and rim-runners in the SEC. But not in the top 10, and not on a team that already has DeAndre Ayton. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. The 2019 NBA draft was held on June 20, 2019. Bleacher Report: Jonathan Wasserman checks in with a complete 1-60 Mock Draft. He was one of the best -- probably the best -- players on the best team in the ACC. And while we didn't project him as a player we expected to be drafted, he's an attacking, downhill guard who is crafty with the ball in his hands and presents a low-risk, high-reward gamble for the Celtics in this range. Bleacher Report: The G League's Jonathan Kuminga has scouts eager to see him play in the G League bubble and is rising up the Draft Board. LeBron James and Kevin Durant will draft the teams that will face off in Sunday’s All-Star Game. Reed averaged a double-double last season but profiles as an all-around defensive weapon with great size and untapped scoring potential. Watch NBA Draft 2020 Live Stream Online. Phoenix Suns: C Jalen Smith, Maryland, It's a surprise on every level. Scouting the draft: Zion will be a mismatch nightmare in the NBA 2:08; Scouting the draft: RJ Barrett projects to be even better in the NBA 2:01 Hayes is a trustworthy, creative, run-your-team type of guard, but he needs to develop a jump shot. Grade: C+, 28. Golden State Warriors (via UTA): SG Justinian Jessup, Boise State, This is a bit high for Jessup -- we had him well outside our second-round projections -- but Golden State's system makes the grade a little kinder. From Joe Barry Carroll to Allen Iverson and Anthony Edwards, check out every top pick in the NBA Draft from 1980-2020. Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge, from Oregon, had an eye on Oregon Ducks’ Payton Pritchard for some time. He looks the part. He's a combo guard who can run an offense. He could be the best point guard in this class. Dallas Mavericks (via NY): PF Tyler Bey, Colorado, Bey played primarily at power forward in college but has the athleticism and tools to play the 3 or the 4. Skip to content NBA Draft 2020 48 for the Warriors. But I'm not enthusiastic, but I realize that any pick at the top of this flawed draft was not going to be perfect. Minnesota Timberwolves: SG Anthony Edwards, Georgia, This is not a surprising pick. Dallas Mavericks: SG Josh Green, Arizona, If you value athleticism, Green is one of the best in the draft. Winston is a winner who we projected as a first-rounder yet slipped all the way here. NBA mock draft: New projections for picks 1-60 Stacking the standouts of the 2021 NBA draft class, including a closer examination of players on the move. Jones doesn't have the flash of some other first-round guards but certainly has the game -- and on our board, the grade -- of one. His big hole is shooting. Oturu averaged a double-double last season and should be able to contribute to New York's frontcourt right away because of his physicality. Milwaukee Bucks: SG Sam Merrill, Utah State, Merrill was someone who steadily rose up our rankings as teams dug deeper because they fell in love with his scoring threat and ability to stretch the floor. Below, we had you covered with live updates and instant analysis for each pick of the draft below, as well as draft grades for each pick of the first round. I have no doubt Pritchard can play in the NBA, and he was a proven winner. Minnesota Timberwolves (via UTA): SF Leandro Bolmaro, Argentina, The Knicks had this pick but sent it to the Timberwolves upon making it. This is a bit of a reach because his style simply is out of fashion in the NBA. 1 overall in the first round. Grade: A+, 31. Grade: C-, 5. Philadelphia 76ers (via OKC): SG Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky, I'm not sure I love Philadelphia adding another non-shooter because Maxey was inefficient beyond the arc at Kentucky. Maybe you can get excited about his potential and his high school production, but he simply disappeared last year. His upside just does not match this place in the draft, but he could be a good shooter if nothing else. If you believe he can develop that jumper, this pick makes a lot of sense. Grade: B, 56. 31d Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz This year's NBA All-Star weekend, a celebration of the 2021 season, will start with a fitting ode to modern basketball history. Grade: B+, Okongwu is a player I had in the top 10 of my own big board, but this is a strange fit. Sacramento Kings: PG Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State, The best prospect available on the board. Here are the top 75 prospect rankings for players that are projected to be in the 2021 NBA Draft. The 2020 NBA Draft was unlike any other in the league's history, with players checking in from home and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver alone on the stage for the first round. Memphis Grizzlies (via DET): PF Xavier Tillman, Michigan State, The Grizzlies are stacked in the frontcourt between Jonas Valanciunas, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke. Golden State Warriors (via DAL): PG Nico Mannion, Arizona, A year ago, Mannion was being discussed as a potential lottery pick. Washington Wizards: SF Deni Avdija, Israel, Most people I spoke with thought that Avdija was the best international prospect in this draft. Also, be sure to check out all of the trades here. He still has a lot of growing to do to diversify his offensive arsenal but is a great catch-and-shoot threat who had first-round potential. He's a tremendous prospect, especially what he can do on the defensive end. NBA mock draft: New projections for picks 1-60 Stacking the standouts of the 2021 NBA draft class, including a closer examination of players on the move. It's a solid big-swing pick. NBA mock draft: Top prospects, breakout candidates for 2022. They desperately want something to be excited about. ESPN's NBA draft experts offer a glimpse of the league's future stars, submitting a 2022 mock draft and identifying potential risers in the class. The 2020 NBA Draft did not disappoint with a number of suprise picks and more than just a handful of trades that shook up the draft order. They need a shooter. Grade: A+, 4. Indiana Pacers: SG Cassius Stanley, Duke, I had a scout tell me earlier this year that they considered Stanley as a first-round talent because of his size, toughness, and willingness to compete his butt off on defense no matter the assignment. NBA; NBA All-Star Game Draft results, rosters for Team LeBron vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: PG Cassius Winston, Michigan State, Doesn't have elite size, isn't a super-athlete, a tad old for an NBA draft entrant … and it doesn't matter. He defends hard. Grade: B, 48. Grade: D+, 26. He's only 18 and can play on the perimeter right now. Skip to content NBA Draft 2020 He's not very polished and didn't stand out at Arizona at all. NBA All-Star Draft Show 2021: Live stream, start time, TV channel, how to watch Team LeBron and Team Durant pick Updated Mar 04, 2021; Posted Mar … However, his value is so focused on the paint area that he may struggle to be more than a backup for Rudy Gobert. Oklahoma City Thunder (via PHI): PG Theo Maledon, France, Having dealt Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns, the Thunder needed to invest -- and do here -- in the point guard position. But still, with the second pick, you get the player most physically prepared to make a big impact right away. Still, he has the potential to be a top-flight scorer. What if the Nets had taken Kobe? Mays is a bouncy combo guard who can score it at every level and has some creation abilities that should give the Hawks roster flexibility. Dallas Mavericks (via GS): PG Tyrell Terry, Stanford, Dallas didn't need to target a point guard with the way Luka Doncic runs the offense, so Mark Cuban and company find the perfect middle ground to add depth at the position in Terry without overlapping talents. Can't do better than this. So regardless of his time at Arizona -- which was productive but exposed some athletic deficiencies he'll face in the NBA -- there's value here at No. There are lots of things to be improved -- defense first on the list -- but if he becomes the best version of himself, he will be the best player in this draft class. Watch this event live in HD or 4K definition from any Device. Not only good value, but a good pick. 2. Toppin can be that. 1 NBA Draft pick since 1980. He was a highly productive big at Mississippi State as a scorer and rebounder who flashed some real potential as a scorer extending beyond the 3-point line. Chicago Bulls: SF Patrick Williams, Florida State, I understand the intrigue, but this is way higher than I would have taken Patrick Williams. The Grizzlies don't need a point guard. Krejcí is a 20-year-old Czech standout guard who has played professionally since he was 14. As the 2020 NBA Draft nears, we identify the best player from each of the last 20 drafts. He's polished and smart and a proven winner, and he's particularly great in pick-and-roll offense. 6 talking about this. Grade: C, 43. But he wasn't surrounded by the kinds of players he needed to shine. Grade: A+, 20. Adding another big man in Xavier Tillman only further deepens an already-deep frontcourt group. This was a no-brainer. He can play behind De'Aaron Fox or right next to him. I love Flynn. Detroit Pistons (via PHI): SF Saddiq Bey, Villanova, Bey has been the best available on my board for a while, so if you can get him way down here, you have to feel good about it. He's more of a throwback big -- he took only 21 3-point attempts in college -- but the shooting touch is there for him to one day develop into a more modern big with deeper scoring range. He needs to add weight to his tall frame -- listed at 215 pounds -- but this is a potential draft-and-stash candidate whom the Bulls can develop for the future. Lawson March 2, 2021 Charlotte Hornets (via CLE): C Vernon Carey Jr., Duke, After selecting Ball, the Hornets go big -- literally. He wasn't in our projected top-60, so the grade reflects that, but Lee's combination as a dribbler, creator and scorer should fit nicely in Utah's system next to Donovan Mitchell. Charlotte has good guards, but Ball has the potential to be a star. Grade: A-, 25. Grade: C+, 7. NBA Draft. He fills two needs and is the best player on the board. Bleacher Report: These five prospects are primed to make a run up the the Draft rankings as scouts start fine-tuning their evaluations. And when you watch the film, it's easy to see why. New York Knicks: PF Obi Toppin, Dayton, The Knicks obviously need a lot, but that fan base will love this guy. This is a great way to prioritize the point guard position. These are typically college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted. Atlanta Hawks (via MIA): SG Skylar Mays, LSU, Good value and a great addition for Atlanta. Memphis Grizzlies (via MIL): SG Desmond Bane, TCU, A lot of the best players on the board right now are point guards. Trades, surprises picks and unfortunate news about Warriors star Klay Thompson defined the 2020 NBA Draft. Follow the action on NBA scores, schedules, stats, news, Team and Player news. He rated in the 94th percentile last season as a spot-up shooter and should be a plug-and-play wing for the Bucks next to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Grade: B+, 22. Bolmaro is versatile and should be polished when he does come over. With the NCAA tournament on the horizon, B/R's Jonathan Wasserman ranks his top 50 prospects. Sacramento Kings (via HOU): SF Kenyon Martin Jr., IMG Academy, A four-star prospect with a nice pedigree as the son of former NBA star Kenyon Martin, Junior is a worthwhile late-second round gamble that I respect. Grade: A+, 3. 58. Grade: C-, 29. Assessing the G-League Ignite In Their Last Regular Season Game March 6, 2021; Analyzing Ricky Council IV, Quentin Grimes, and DeJon Jarreau March 6, 2021; Observations from the G-League Ignite’s Loss to Rio Grande Valley March 5, 2021; Thoughts on the G-League Ignite’s Loss to the Agua Caliente Clippers March 3, 2021; Observing Moses Moody and A.J. That makes Nesmith again a really solid pick. 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He is a 6-6/6-7 point guard who can play off the ball, but you want to keep the ball in his hands because of his creativity. But he's a traditional big men, a little bit undersized and does a lot of work in the post. Grade: A-, 12. I had Toppin ahead of Avdija, and many people in the NBA told me I was wrong for that. The Thunder could stand to add depth at guard as they replace CP3, and he gives them an intriguing developmental talent -- someone who, at 6-8, has some intriguing long-term upside. Relive all the amazing moments from the 2020 NBA Draft. section: | slug: 2020-nba-draft-grades-pick-by-pick-results-tracker-and-analysis-for-completed-rounds-1-and-2 | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Grade: A, 42. Team Durant set. As for the 2020 draft rankings, we have moved the 2020 rankings to its own separate page, which you can find it here, or if you scroll below to the past prospect rankings’ section. Klay Thompson suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in the hours before the 2020 NBA Draft, but the Warriors stick to the script at No. Grade: C+, 8. New York Knicks (via MIN): C Daniel Oturu, Minnesota, The Knicks pair a true center with Toppin. He is big and strong with wide shoulders. 32. 1. He projects to be a 3-and-D guy, but he's not a great shooter yet. Gary Parrish graded the first round, and Kyle Boone handled the second. 2020 NBA draft live blog: Latest picks, news and analysis. Instead of a normal event at the Barclays Center in New York, each of the top prospects will be in separate locations with their families, friends and coaches. He is a classic 3-and-D guy who shot above 40 percent from 3-point range in two different seasons. From Joe Barry Carroll to Allen Iverson and Anthony Edwards, check out every top pick in the NBA Draft from 1980-2020. He has the size, athleticism and skill. November 18, 2020, 4:23 PM. Okahoma City Thunder (via CHI): PG Vit Krejci, Czech Republic, OKC makes its second international pick of the draft. The 2020 NBA Draft will be a little different than normal because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. NBA draft 2020: time, live stream and how to watch on TV It’s finally here, after being postponed due to coronavirus for five months. New York Knicks (via DEN): SG Immanuel Quickley, Kentucky, He's the reigning SEC player of the year and shot 42 percent from 3-point range, but this is nearly 30 spots higher than I expected. Grade: A+, 15. All Rights Reserved. Grade: D-, 11. Not a bad get. Los Angeles sends Danny Green and draft rights to Jaden McDaniels to Oklahoma City. Toronto Raptors: SF Jalen Harris, Nevada, The Raptors got one of the most productive scorers -- averaging 21.7 points per game -- in college basketball with the penultimate pick of the 2020 NBA Draft. 2021 NBA All-Star Game Draft results: LeBron picks Giannis, Durant fills out his squad with Nets teammates One team is heavy on ball movement and shooting, while the … Golden State Warriors: C James Wiseman, Memphis, It would have sounded a lot better this morning before the Klay Thompson news, but if you take a physical specimen like Wiseman and put him next to Stephen Curry, Klay and Draymond Green, and you can compete for another championship.
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