PerkinsFor3 Big Board

[PerkinsFor3]

Dislike this draft A LOT. So it's kind of funny that this is the first draft I'd be posting a big board overhere for (as far as I remember).

1 - Zion Williamson, PF, Duke - New York Knicks
2 - R.J. Barrett, SG, Duke - Cleveland Cavaliers
3 - Ja Morant, G, Murray State - Phoenix Suns
4 - Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech - Chicago Bulls
5 - Darius Garland, G, Vanderbilt - Atlanta Hawks
6 - Coby White, PG, North Carolina - Washington Wizards
7 - De'Andre Hunter, PF, Virginia - New Orleans Pelicans
8 - Bol Bol, C, Oregon - Memphis Grizzlies
9 - Jaxson Hayes, PF, Texas - Atlanta Hawks from Dallas
10 - Brandon Clarke, PF, Gonzaga - Minnesota Timberwolves
11 - Nassir Little, SF, North Carolina - Los Angeles Lakers
12 - Kevin Porter, SF, USC - Charlotte Hornets
13 - Sekou Doumbouya, F, Intl - Miami Heat
14 - Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana - Boston Celtics from Sacramento via PHI
15 - P.J. Washington, PF, Kentucky - Detroit Pistons
16 - Cameron Reddish, G, Duke - Orlando Magic
17 - Rui Hachimura, F, Gonzaga - Brooklyn Nets
18 - Chuma Okeke SF, Auburn - Indiana Pacers
19 - Goga Bitadze C, Intl - San Antonio Spurs
20 - Bruno Fernando, C, Maryland - Boston Celtics from L.A. Clippers via MEM
21 - Grant Williams, SF, Tennessee - Oklahoma City Thunder
22 - Mfiondu Kabengele, PF, Florida State - Boston Celtics
23 - Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG, Virginia Tech - Utah Jazz
24 - Tyler Herro, SG, Kentucky - Philadelphia Sixers
25 - Keldon Johnson, SF, Kentucky - Portland Trail Blazers
26 - Kezie Okpala, SG, Stanford - Houston Rockets
27 - Matisse Thybulle, SF, Washington - Brooklyn Nets from Denver
28 - Jontay Porter, PF, Missouri - Golden State Warriors
29 - Daniel Gafford, C, Arkansas - San Antonio Spurs from Toronto
30 - Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Iowa State - Milwaukee Bucks

31 - Louis King, SF, Oregon - Brooklyn Nets from New York
32 - Charles Bassey, PF, Western Kentucky - Phoenix Suns
33 - Jaylen Nowell, SG, Washington - Orlando Magic from Cleveland
34 - Killian Tillie PF, Gonzaga - Chicago Bulls
35 - Naz Reid, C, LSU - Atlanta Hawks
36 - Cameron Johnson, G, North Carolina - Denver Nuggets from Washington
37 - Jordan Nwora, F, Louisville - Dallas Mavericks
38 - Ty Jerome, PG, Virginia - Chicago Bulls from Memphis
39 - Simi Shittu, FC, Vanderbilt - New Orleans Pelicans
40 - Nicolas Claxton PF, Georgia - Sacramento Kings from Minnesota
41 - Jordan Poole, SG, Michigan - Atlanta Hawks from L.A. Lakers
42 - Lugentz Dort, PG, Arizona State - Philadelphia Sixers from Sacramento
43 - Ignas Brazdeikis, SF, Michigan - Minnesota Timberwolves from Miami via CHA
44 - Carsen Edwards, PG, Purdue - Philadelphia Sixers from Chicago
45 - Luka Samanic, PF, Intl - Detroit Pistons
46 - Deividas Sirvydis, GF, Intl - Orlando Magic from Brooklyn via CHA and MEM
47 - Quentin Grimes, SG, Kansas - Sacramento Kings from Orlando
48 - Kenny Wooten, PF, Oregon - Los Angeles Clippers
49 - Shamorie Ponds, SG, St. John's - San Antonio Spurs
50 - Admiral Schofield, SF, Tennessee - Indiana Pacers
51 - Jalen McDaniels, PF, San Diego State - Boston Celtics
52 - Neemias Queta, C, Utah State - Charlotte Hornets from Oklahoma City
53 - Isaiah Roby, SF, Nebraska - Utah Jazz
54 - Darius Bazley, PF, Intl - Philadelphia Sixers
55 - Sagaba Konate C, West Virginia - New York Knicks from Houston
56 - Harry Froling, C, Intl - Los Angeles Clippers from Portland
57 - Jaylen Hoard SF,Wake Forest - Milwaukee Bucks from Denver
58 - Ethan Happ, F, Wisconsin - Golden State Warriors
59 - Eric Paschall, F, Villanova - Toronto Raptors
60 - Matty Haarms, C, Purdue - Sacramento Kings from Milwaukee

[PerkinsFor3]

I absolutely believe there'll be a team picking Reddish before #16. Just not sure how big the mistake will be and by whom. Probably will get to that after tonight.

[VCfor3]

I like the Hayes pick for Atlanta but feel like they probably won't go Garland since they already have Young. May go with Hunter instead if they are wanting to trade/potentially not resign Prince. I agree Cam will go higher and that he is my pick to be considered a bust if he goes in the Top 6 or so. At 16 it is worth the gamble. There are a few guys you are higher on than me but I think I'm unnecessarily low on some. Pretty solid mock for your first go.

[PerkinsFor3]

I like the Hayes pick for Atlanta but feel like they probably won't go Garland since they already have Young. May go with Hunter instead if they are wanting to trade/potentially not resign Prince. I agree Cam will go higher and that he is my pick to be considered a bust if he goes in the Top 6 or so. At 16 it is worth the gamble. There are a few guys you are higher on than me but I think I'm unnecessarily low on some. Pretty solid mock for your first go.

I have waited to bring in team needs until after the lottery - I'll implement those later this week. Some quick thoughts on depth and team needs below. I've also been following the sophs, juniors and seniors a bit this season, and I think we could see a few of them go higher than expected.

Atlanta Hawks 

Picked Spellman last year, and got Alex Len at Center. John Collins and Trae are their future stars, and Huerter was coming along quite nicely. Their need is at SF, as they've tried to deal Taurean Prince a couple of times. 

Boston Celtics 

They have Brown and Tatum as young key pieces. Horford probably will stay. Kyrie Irving is gone. Rozier might be gone as well. Smart isn't a playmaker or scorer, so I'm thinking they could target a PG. If they keep their picks, that is. 

Brooklyn Nets 

I think they'll be able to keep Russell, Dinwiddie and LaVert around for a while. They're really nice building blocks. Jarrett Allen is manning the C position, and they're thinnest at SF/PF. I'm thinking they'll either go with a SF with upside or a backup big man with enough size to battle the C's Allen can't fight.

Charlotte Hornets 

We all know Kemba isn't staying. Dallas wants him, the Knicks (his hometown team) could make an offer, and Kemba deserves a better team. Monk is a combo guard and I think Graham could get a chance to start. The point guard position is rather thin. Overall, however, Charlotte simply misses talent. Bacon is really nice, Bridges has upside, but other than that, there's not much. So the wings are probably most secure. I'd grab best talent available, if I were them. 

Chicago Bulls 

They've been looking to upgrade PG for a while. Zach is manning the wing, Porter was brought in and should start, Carter and Markkanen are huge talents up front. PG is their need. However - what if they win the lottery? Are they moving Porter, Lauri or Wendel? Are they making Carter jr. a backup and moving Lauri to C? That's not...optimal. Need: PG.

Cleveland Cavaliers 

Sexton came along quite nicely later in this season, and Love is on the books (but barely playing) for a while. Nance and Zizic have talent (I think Nance has been underrated and underutilized, but I don't count on the Cavs getting that). Osman could develop a bit, although I believe his shortcomings are clear and hard to fix. They should be targeting a SG which can create for others. 

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas is said to be targeting a scoring PG in free agency (Kemba).  Their C rotation is rather thin. They have Doncic and Porzingis as building blocks. Timmy will be on the books for a while after this, as well. If they aren't convinced that they'll get a PG in free agency, they should be targeting a PG or C. 

Denver Nuggets

I didn't like what I saw from Millsap this last series vs the Blazers (or: I liked what I saw, since I'm a Pdx fan). Between Murray, Beasley and Harris, they have some great talent at the guard position. They have Jokic up front, and Craig is their defensive specialist on the wings. Most guys will be coming back, and Michael Porter jr. is also gearing up to play a first NBA game. Overall, great depth, and mostly need veteran leadership. I'd say they draft best talent available. 

Detroit Pistons 

This team needs quite a lot, but has little means to do much. Kennard looked pretty good on offense the past months, and I'd say he's part of their future. His defense is incredibly suspect, but who know, maybe they find a way to cover his ass on that end. The Pistons should target a SG or upgrade at PG. 

Golden State Warriors

Most of their big men are walking. They'll probably try to add some size in a C. If they lose Durant (when), I could also see them target a SF. 

Houston Rockets 

Back to the drawing board. Houston has some holes to plug, and if it's one thing they've learned this playoffs, it's probably that they could use a defensive big man who's able to switch defensive assignments all the way to the three point line. If that guy could also hit the midrange jumper, it would be great. A PF. 

Indiana Pacers

Pacers will be bringing back Thad and probably will be seeing if they can get Bogdanovic to return as well. They have a nice little core with those guys, plus Sabonis and Turner. I don't see them bringing in another big man (drafted Alize last year). They'll target a PG. 

Los Angeles Clippers 

They're going to bring back Zubac, they'll have Shai, Shamet, LouWill, Jerome Robinson at the guard positions and Gallo, Harrell and probably Delgado at PF/C. I think they'll target some size on the wing in a SF in the second round. 

Los Angeles Lakers 

The Lakers need a lot. Seeing as they made Vogel a HC, they'll like to play defense. Ball, James, Kuzma should all be penciled in for the future. Other than that, it's a blank slate, this side of Wagner and Hart. Very curious to see what they can do in Free Agency - it would be hilarious if they end up with Irving, Barnes and Jabari instead of Kawhi or Durant. Irving and Ball could be an interesting duo at guard. I'd say they target a C. 

Memphis Grizzlies

I expect them to deal Conley sooner or later, and neither Wright nor Carter has shown starter qualities. They'll want to see what they have in Brooks after coming back from an injury, and they still will have Avery Bradley. Kyle Anderson should be healthy this year, and Valanciunas is probably returning. They also have Rabb up front. I'd say a PG or a PF, but they'll need a lot more. 

Miami Heat 

Tyler Johnson was shipped to Phoenix, Dragic could walk, and the Heat aren't convinced Winslow is the long term answer at PG either (don't blame them). They have a clear need for a PG, while their PF position could use some more talent as well. 

Milwaukee Bucks 

The Bucks, along with the Raptors, are among the deepest teams in the league. I see them bringing back Brogdon this summer, while they did well without Brogdon as well. Sterling Brown played good minutes and Pat Connaughton has been good for them. At PG and PF they have good depth, even if Mirotic leaves. Their C position, is kind of thin, however, and I'm not sure how good DJ Wilson is going to be. I'd say draft a C and have him push Wilson, or get a backup for SF. 

Minnesota Timberwolves 

The Wolves clearly aren't convinced about Tyis Jones at PG, and Teague hasn't been great for them. Rose should leave and the other positions all have youth and talent available. Okogie and Wiggins at SG, Cov at SF, Saric at PF and Towns at C. I'd say, aim for some shooting, preferably at PG. 

New Orleans Pelicans 

If the Pelicans lose AD, they could be in for a long rebuild. They have Jrue, and not much else. Randle has been doing well at PF and Okafor showed glimpses last season. I like Williams who's been a revelation and could blossom into something like a budget Covington for them. If I was David Griffin, I'd be scouting for PG's. 

New York Knicks 

Assuming Deandre walks, the Knicks have lost Kanter, Porzingis and Deandre at PF/C. It's pretty neat that they have one of the biggest big man talents in Robinson now, but their front court is incredibly thin. I don't believe Smith, Mudiay or Trier will become great players, but at least they have bodies there. Dotson, on the other hand, is someone I see playing minutes for a good team in a few years. I say: target a PF. Like Zion, for example. 

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder need depth. All over the place. Shooting, defense, rebounding. You name it. I liked Ferguson's progress, I didn't like Adam's regression. Grant has been really good and has some upside. If they don't make a deal, I expect them to target wing depth, much like last season. SG/SF with range. 

Orlando Magic 

The obvious answer is a PG. Then again, Fultz could come back for them. Assuming the injury isn't one like Jay Williams suffered, ending his career before he got off to a start. The Magic have great talents at SF, PF and might have something in Bamba, which you don't want to block. Fournier has been available for some time. Ross is probably getting a decent contract somewhere else. So, assuming Fultz comes back healthy, count on them to target a SG. 

Philadelphia 76ers 

I don;t see Philly bringing back both Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harrris. This makes it an easy one for me: target should be a SF with range and playmaking skills. 

Phoenix Suns 

Simple: The Suns are going to target a PG if they don't get Zion. 

Portland Trail Blazers

I'd love it if the Blazers would get a good talent at SF/PF. They have good talents up front, as I see Zach Collins taking over from Aminu fulltime next season, and Kanter figures to come back and start until Nurkic is ready.  Harkless and Aminu have been spending important minutes on the bench, watching Hood and Turner play important minutes. They also drafted talents in Trent and Simons last year. It'll be an SF they target. 

Sacramento Kings

The Kings will bring back most of the crew next season. They'll lose some wing depth as Brewer and Burks figure to be gone. SG. 

San Antonio Spurs

Murray is coming back next season, and White and Forbes make up for a good guard rotation, with Mills and Belinelli returning as well. The Spurs have Walker backing up DD and Bertans backing up LMA. They'll target a C. 

Toronto Raptors 

I don't think the Raps will manage to bring back both Kawhi and Green. OG will; be back though, as will their entire front court rotation. Lowry is slowing down quite rapidly, and FVV hasn't shown to be a starter level talent. I see the Raps draft either a PG or SG. 

Utah Jazz 

What the Jazz are missing is a great second option behind Mitchell. Ingles, Gobert, Favors are good role players, but they're not reliable enough to take over when Mitchell struggles. Rubio figures to be gone (hasn't been great this year either), and the Jazz should be able to address depth at C easily (Udoh figures to be back). I can see the Jazz target a SG, unless they address this need via trade (Conley).

Washington Wizards 

The Wizards are a mess. It's not only bad luck (injuries), but also (mostly) mismanagement. I've always liked Satoransky, and he looks like he could grow with Beal as the #1 option. That is assuming he'll be brought back. Troy Brown is a big talent, and I see him as their future starting SF. Then, it gets murky. I don't like Howard. I don't like Parker. Ariza is gone. The Wiz haven't been able to properly develop Robinson. Thomas Bryant is a restricted free agent, and the Wizards should do everything in their power to keep him. What they're missing is a lot of cap flexibility, though. What they should be looking for in the draft is a PF with defensive capabilities and good rebounding. If Satoransky leaves, they'll have their eyes set on a PG as well. 

[VCfor3]

Spoiler:

I like the Hayes pick for Atlanta but feel like they probably won't go Garland since they already have Young. May go with Hunter instead if they are wanting to trade/potentially not resign Prince. I agree Cam will go higher and that he is my pick to be considered a bust if he goes in the Top 6 or so. At 16 it is worth the gamble. There are a few guys you are higher on than me but I think I'm unnecessarily low on some. Pretty solid mock for your first go.

I have waited to bring in team needs until after the lottery - I'll implement those later this week. Some quick thoughts on depth and team needs below. I've also been following the sophs, juniors and seniors a bit this season, and I think we could see a few of them go higher than expected.

Atlanta Hawks 

Picked Spellman last year, and got Alex Len at Center. John Collins and Trae are their future stars, and Huerter was coming along quite nicely. Their need is at SF, as they've tried to deal Taurean Prince a couple of times. 

Boston Celtics 

They have Brown and Tatum as young key pieces. Horford probably will stay. Kyrie Irving is gone. Rozier might be gone as well. Smart isn't a playmaker or scorer, so I'm thinking they could target a PG. If they keep their picks, that is. 

Brooklyn Nets 

I think they'll be able to keep Russell, Dinwiddie and LaVert around for a while. They're really nice building blocks. Jarrett Allen is manning the C position, and they're thinnest at SF/PF. I'm thinking they'll either go with a SF with upside or a backup big man with enough size to battle the C's Allen can't fight.

Charlotte Hornets 

We all know Kemba isn't staying. Dallas wants him, the Knicks (his hometown team) could make an offer, and Kemba deserves a better team. Monk is a combo guard and I think Graham could get a chance to start. The point guard position is rather thin. Overall, however, Charlotte simply misses talent. Bacon is really nice, Bridges has upside, but other than that, there's not much. So the wings are probably most secure. I'd grab best talent available, if I were them. 

Chicago Bulls 

They've been looking to upgrade PG for a while. Zach is manning the wing, Porter was brought in and should start, Carter and Markkanen are huge talents up front. PG is their need. However - what if they win the lottery? Are they moving Porter, Lauri or Wendel? Are they making Carter jr. a backup and moving Lauri to C? That's not...optimal. Need: PG.

Cleveland Cavaliers 

Sexton came along quite nicely later in this season, and Love is on the books (but barely playing) for a while. Nance and Zizic have talent (I think Nance has been underrated and underutilized, but I don't count on the Cavs getting that). Osman could develop a bit, although I believe his shortcomings are clear and hard to fix. They should be targeting a SG which can create for others. 

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas is said to be targeting a scoring PG in free agency (Kemba).  Their C rotation is rather thin. They have Doncic and Porzingis as building blocks. Timmy will be on the books for a while after this, as well. If they aren't convinced that they'll get a PG in free agency, they should be targeting a PG or C. 

Denver Nuggets

I didn't like what I saw from Millsap this last series vs the Blazers (or: I liked what I saw, since I'm a Pdx fan). Between Murray, Beasley and Harris, they have some great talent at the guard position. They have Jokic up front, and Craig is their defensive specialist on the wings. Most guys will be coming back, and Michael Porter jr. is also gearing up to play a first NBA game. Overall, great depth, and mostly need veteran leadership. I'd say they draft best talent available. 

Detroit Pistons 

This team needs quite a lot, but has little means to do much. Kennard looked pretty good on offense the past months, and I'd say he's part of their future. His defense is incredibly suspect, but who know, maybe they find a way to cover his ass on that end. The Pistons should target a SG or upgrade at PG. 

Golden State Warriors

Most of their big men are walking. They'll probably try to add some size in a C. If they lose Durant (when), I could also see them target a SF. 

Houston Rockets 

Back to the drawing board. Houston has some holes to plug, and if it's one thing they've learned this playoffs, it's probably that they could use a defensive big man who's able to switch defensive assignments all the way to the three point line. If that guy could also hit the midrange jumper, it would be great. A PF. 

Indiana Pacers

Pacers will be bringing back Thad and probably will be seeing if they can get Bogdanovic to return as well. They have a nice little core with those guys, plus Sabonis and Turner. I don't see them bringing in another big man (drafted Alize last year). They'll target a PG. 

Los Angeles Clippers 

They're going to bring back Zubac, they'll have Shai, Shamet, LouWill, Jerome Robinson at the guard positions and Gallo, Harrell and probably Delgado at PF/C. I think they'll target some size on the wing in a SF in the second round. 

Los Angeles Lakers 

The Lakers need a lot. Seeing as they made Vogel a HC, they'll like to play defense. Ball, James, Kuzma should all be penciled in for the future. Other than that, it's a blank slate, this side of Wagner and Hart. Very curious to see what they can do in Free Agency - it would be hilarious if they end up with Irving, Barnes and Jabari instead of Kawhi or Durant. Irving and Ball could be an interesting duo at guard. I'd say they target a C. 

Memphis Grizzlies

I expect them to deal Conley sooner or later, and neither Wright nor Carter has shown starter qualities. They'll want to see what they have in Brooks after coming back from an injury, and they still will have Avery Bradley. Kyle Anderson should be healthy this year, and Valanciunas is probably returning. They also have Rabb up front. I'd say a PG or a PF, but they'll need a lot more. 

Miami Heat 

Tyler Johnson was shipped to Phoenix, Dragic could walk, and the Heat aren't convinced Winslow is the long term answer at PG either (don't blame them). They have a clear need for a PG, while their PF position could use some more talent as well. 

Milwaukee Bucks 

The Bucks, along with the Raptors, are among the deepest teams in the league. I see them bringing back Brogdon this summer, while they did well without Brogdon as well. Sterling Brown played good minutes and Pat Connaughton has been good for them. At PG and PF they have good depth, even if Mirotic leaves. Their C position, is kind of thin, however, and I'm not sure how good DJ Wilson is going to be. I'd say draft a C and have him push Wilson, or get a backup for SF. 

Minnesota Timberwolves 

The Wolves clearly aren't convinced about Tyis Jones at PG, and Teague hasn't been great for them. Rose should leave and the other positions all have youth and talent available. Okogie and Wiggins at SG, Cov at SF, Saric at PF and Towns at C. I'd say, aim for some shooting, preferably at PG. 

New Orleans Pelicans 

If the Pelicans lose AD, they could be in for a long rebuild. They have Jrue, and not much else. Randle has been doing well at PF and Okafor showed glimpses last season. I like Williams who's been a revelation and could blossom into something like a budget Covington for them. If I was David Griffin, I'd be scouting for PG's. 

New York Knicks 

Assuming Deandre walks, the Knicks have lost Kanter, Porzingis and Deandre at PF/C. It's pretty neat that they have one of the biggest big man talents in Robinson now, but their front court is incredibly thin. I don't believe Smith, Mudiay or Trier will become great players, but at least they have bodies there. Dotson, on the other hand, is someone I see playing minutes for a good team in a few years. I say: target a PF. Like Zion, for example. 

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder need depth. All over the place. Shooting, defense, rebounding. You name it. I liked Ferguson's progress, I didn't like Adam's regression. Grant has been really good and has some upside. If they don't make a deal, I expect them to target wing depth, much like last season. SG/SF with range. 

Orlando Magic 

The obvious answer is a PG. Then again, Fultz could come back for them. Assuming the injury isn't one like Jay Williams suffered, ending his career before he got off to a start. The Magic have great talents at SF, PF and might have something in Bamba, which you don't want to block. Fournier has been available for some time. Ross is probably getting a decent contract somewhere else. So, assuming Fultz comes back healthy, count on them to target a SG. 

Philadelphia 76ers 

I don;t see Philly bringing back both Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harrris. This makes it an easy one for me: target should be a SF with range and playmaking skills. 

Phoenix Suns 

Simple: The Suns are going to target a PG if they don't get Zion. 

Portland Trail Blazers

I'd love it if the Blazers would get a good talent at SF/PF. They have good talents up front, as I see Zach Collins taking over from Aminu fulltime next season, and Kanter figures to come back and start until Nurkic is ready.  Harkless and Aminu have been spending important minutes on the bench, watching Hood and Turner play important minutes. They also drafted talents in Trent and Simons last year. It'll be an SF they target. 

Sacramento Kings

The Kings will bring back most of the crew next season. They'll lose some wing depth as Brewer and Burks figure to be gone. SG. 

San Antonio Spurs

Murray is coming back next season, and White and Forbes make up for a good guard rotation, with Mills and Belinelli returning as well. The Spurs have Walker backing up DD and Bertans backing up LMA. They'll target a C. 

Toronto Raptors 

I don't think the Raps will manage to bring back both Kawhi and Green. OG will; be back though, as will their entire front court rotation. Lowry is slowing down quite rapidly, and FVV hasn't shown to be a starter level talent. I see the Raps draft either a PG or SG. 

Utah Jazz 

What the Jazz are missing is a great second option behind Mitchell. Ingles, Gobert, Favors are good role players, but they're not reliable enough to take over when Mitchell struggles. Rubio figures to be gone (hasn't been great this year either), and the Jazz should be able to address depth at C easily (Udoh figures to be back). I can see the Jazz target a SG, unless they address this need via trade (Conley).

Washington Wizards 

The Wizards are a mess. It's not only bad luck (injuries), but also (mostly) mismanagement. I've always liked Satoransky, and he looks like he could grow with Beal as the #1 option. That is assuming he'll be brought back. Troy Brown is a big talent, and I see him as their future starting SF. Then, it gets murky. I don't like Howard. I don't like Parker. Ariza is gone. The Wiz haven't been able to properly develop Robinson. Thomas Bryant is a restricted free agent, and the Wizards should do everything in their power to keep him. What they're missing is a lot of cap flexibility, though. What they should be looking for in the draft is a PF with defensive capabilities and good rebounding. If Satoransky leaves, they'll have their eyes set on a PG as well. 

Indiana has Holiday as their PG of the future. I think they may go for a SG or SF.

SAC has both Bogdan and Hield at SG. Even though they just traded for Barnes, I could see them going for a SF who could back him up. Ultimately though they likely will target best player available since they don't have a 1st.

Utah targeting a SG is good but I think they are equally open to PG as well.

I agree with pretty much all of your breakdowns. Very well done. I look forward to your actual mock draft post lottery.

[PerkinsFor3]

I'm not sure if Holiday is a starting PG. Even then - they could use some depth there.
Agreed on Kings - basically wing depth is what I expect them to bring in, barring trades.
Utah: Agreed. Mitchell can move to off guard, or play PG. I'm kind of expecting them to bring in Conley, though.

[pad300]

It's a big board, not a mock. So the spurs drafting 2 C's at 19 and 29 isn't an issue, but it isn't going to happen for real.

As a 2nd point, Kabengele as a SF, not a PF/C?

[PerkinsFor3]

It's a big board, not a mock. So the spurs drafting 2 C's at 19 and 29 isn't an issue, but it isn't going to happen for real.

As a 2nd point, Kabengele as a SF, not a PF/C?

I have waited to bring in team needs until after the lottery.

You're right. Kabengele is probably going to be a fulltime PF in the NBA indeed. Don't see him playing C.

[PerkinsFor3]

1st Round:

Lottery:

1. New Orleans: Zion Williamson, PF, Duke
Griffin is a good luck charm for teams picking in the lottery. New Orleans landed Zion, and they'll try to keep AD on board. Assuming they won't be able to, they will be bringing in a lot of talent, and possibly another lottery pick. This makes predicting what they'll do with the second rounders a bit more difficult, but one thing is for sure: Zion is going first.

2. Memphis: R.J. Barrett, SG, Duke
I'm assuming Memphis will trade Conley, but I'm still going with Barrett second for now. I'm just not convinced Ja, Culver or Garland present the same upside. Memphis will go in full rebuild and needs to swing for the fences.

3. New York: Ja Morant, G, Murray State
I'm not saying Ja is the same type of player as Mudiay or DSjr, but I'm not saying he's totally different either. Yet, I think the Knicks will go for someone who seems to like the spotlights. Ja has higher upside than all of their current guard prospects, too. I predicted they'd go for a PF, pre-lottery, but they won't be reaching for one at #3.

4. Los Angeles Lakers: Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech
If all three previous teams pick as predicted above, the Lakers will have either Garland or Culver falling in their lap, both of which would be great fits for them.

5. Cleveland: Darius Garland, G, Vanderbilt
Cleveland is probably grabbing whoever is still left out of the names above. I'd hate for either Garland or Culver to end up playing next to Sexton, but here we are. Quick counter-thought: Same size as Sexton, doubt that will happen - trade down if Culver is gone or a reach for Hunter/Reddish?

6. Phoenix: Coby White, PG, North Carolina
Seemingly, a perfect fit for the Suns. White could be the PG they've been looking for recently. I think he would be a great fit next to Booker, and the Suns are exploring a deal for Josh Jackson and/or TJ Warren, which could net them some size next to Ayton. 

7. Chicago: De’Andre Hunter, PF, Virginia
I wasn't sure what would happen if the Bulls got Zion, forcing their hand to draft a big man while their need is mostly at PG. Yet, I have them picking Hunter here, since the higher end PG talents are all off the board. Could make for a nice rotation with Lauri and Wendell, allowing the Bulls to change their situational strategies up front when needed. 

8. Atlanta: Bol Bol, C, Oregon
This one simply makes too much sense, assuming they aren't bringing back Dedmon. Not a big fan of Bol, but he fills a clear need for the Hawks and fits in their plans.

9. Washington: Jaxson Hayes, PF, Texas
Another one which just makes too much sense at #9 for the Wizards. I'm keen to see a Hayes/Bryant pairing at PF/C in Washington, with Brown at SF. Very intriguing mix of skillsets, and Hayes offsets Bryant's weaknesses on D perfectly.

10. Atlanta (from Dallas): Cameron Reddish, G, Duke
Atlanta has taken a big chance on Trae last season, and that one seems to be working out well for them. Better than I expected, and if they really want a shot at making the Doncic for Trae + future first (this #10 pick) a success, they aim for the stars and hope Reddish will flourish as a pro.

11. Minnesota: Sekou Doumbouya, F, Intl
The Wolves should be looking to pair a big man with KAT at this point. Not much left at PG for them, worth a lottery pick, and Doumbouya could prove to be a great fit. Gibson has been slowing down, and Saric might be best coming off the bench.

12. Charlotte: Nassir Little, SF, North Carolina
Can't imagine Charlotte letting a hometown player slip past them at #12, especially with the upside Little has. The Bacon/Bridges/Little crunch could be a bit much, though.

13. Miami: Brandon Clarke, PF, Gonzaga
I fully expect the Heeat to draft either a PG or PF, and as mentioned beefore, there's not much PG talent left at this point of the lottery. Clarke should be an interesting match with Adebayo for the foreseeable future. Quick counter-thought: Miami figures to draft wing scoring here instead. Keldon makes sense, as do Langford and Porter.

14. Boston (from Sacramento via Philadelphia): P.J. Washington, PF, Kentucky
This is assuming the Celtics keep Brown and Tatum in Boston. If not, they'll probably look at Porter or Langford instead. Smart and crafty player who should fit in right away with the Celtics aspirations.

Rest of 1st Round:

15. Detroit:  Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana
Scorer and some creation on the wing. Wings have been quite one-dimensional in recent years for Detroit.
16. Orlando: Kevin Porter, SF, USC
Some playmaking and scoring on the wing. They've been trying to move Fournier for a bit, this should make it easier. No PG's left worth picking here. 
17. Brooklyn: Goga Bitadze C, Intl
Brooklyn has a good eye for international talent, and could use the size to back up Allen when the Nets play teams with more size. 
18. Indiana: Tyler Herro, SG, Kentucky
Should be a nice addition on the wing. Curious to see if he'll be able to develop into a starter for them. 
19. San Antonio: Rui Hachimura, F, Gonzaga
San Antonio is probably the best fit for this guy's game. 
20. Boston (from LA Clippers via Memphis): Bruno Fernando, C, Maryland
Some size backing up Horford (assuming he's back).
21. Oklahoma City: Keldon Johnson, SF, Kentucky
The sorely needed wing for Oklahoma City. Curious to see how his shooting translates, as his FT shooting has been bad, but 3pt shooting was good.
22. Boston: Grant Williams, SF, Tennessee
Some wing depth, as I believe Grant will play SF mostly in the NBA. Could swithc to PF, depening on matchups, has the wingspan to defend. 
23. Utah: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG, Virginia Tech
Could be the scorer Utah's looking for next to Mitchell.
24. Philadelphia: Mfiondu Kabengele, PF, Florida State
I think he'llbe a good fit and some insurance in case they'd lose Harris. 
25. Portland: Chuma Okeke SF, Auburn
I would like an upgrade over Aminu at PF. Good defender and shooter, smart player and would be great fit. Was also considering Okpala or Thybulle here. 
26. Cleveland (from Houston): Jontay Porter, PF, Missouri
Cleveland, as mentioned before, should be drafting best talent available. There's quite a bit of risk here with Porter's health issues, but at 26, you're willing to take it. 
27. Brooklyn (from Denver): Matisse Thybulle, SF, Washington
A great wing defender, but should improve outside shooting.  
28. Golden State: Daniel Gafford, C, Arkansas
A backup big man. Warriors need some length, and they'll lose a lot of it this summer.
29. San Antonio (from Toronto):  Talen Horton-Tucker, SF
Another great defender for the Spurs. 
30. Milwaukee: Chikezie Okpala, SG, Stanford
Imagine him and Giannis running the break. Would be quite awesome. Hope Giannis' tenacity could rub off on him. 


Second Round:

31. Brooklyn (from New York via Philadelphia): Killian Tillie PF, Gonzaga
32. Phoenix: Charles Bassey, PF, Western Kentucky
33. Philadelphia (from Cleveland via Orlando and New York): Louis King, SF, Oregon
34. Philadelphia (from Chicago via Los Angeles Lakers): Cameron Johnson, G, North Carolina
35. Atlanta: Jaylen Nowell, SG, Washington
36. Charlotte (from Washington via Orlando, Denver and Atlanta): Ty Jerome, PG, Virginia Quick counter-thought: As Charlotte figures to be pushed in a full-blown rebuild, they will be looking to add best talent available instead of fit/need.
37. Dallas: Naz Reid, C, LSU
38. Chicago (from Memphis): Lugentz Dort, PG, Arizona State
39. New Orleans: Jordan Nwora, F, Louisville
40. Sacramento (from Minnesota via Portland and Cleveland): Harry Froling, C, Intl 
41. Atlanta (from Los Angeles Lakers via Cleveland and Indiana): Sagaba Konate C, West Virginia
42. Philadelphia (from Sacramento via Brooklyn and Milwaukee): Deividas Sirvydis, GF, Intl
43. Minnesota (from Miami via Charlotte): Nicolas Claxton PF, Georgia
44. Atlanta (from Charlotte): Isaiah Roby, SF, Nebraska
45. Detroit: Shamorie Ponds, SG, St. John’s
46. Orlando (from Brooklyn via Memphis and Charlotte): Jordan Poole, SG, Michigan
47. Sacramento (from Orlando via New York): Quentin Grimes, SG, Kansas
48. LA Clippers: Jaylen Hoard SF, Wake Forest
49. San Antonio: Darius Bazley, PF, Intl
50. Indiana: Ignas Brazdeikis, SF, Michigan
51. Boston: Carsen Edwards, PG, Purdue
52. Charlotte (from Oklahoma City): Simi Shittu, FC, Vanderbilt
53. Utah: Neemias Queta, C, Utah State
54. Philadelphia: Admiral Schofield, SF, Tennessee
55. New York (from Houston): Luka Samanic, PF, Intl
56. LA Clippers (from Portland via Detroit and Orlando): Ethan Happ, F, Wisconsin
57. New Orleans (from Denver via Milwaukee): Eric Paschall, F, Villanova
58. Golden State: Jalen McDaniels, PF, San Diego State
59. Toronto: Kenny Wooten, PF, Oregon
60. Sacramento (from Milwaukee): Matty Haarms, C, Purdue

[PerkinsFor3]

1 New Orleans - Zion Williamson, PF, Duke
2 Memphis - Ja Morant, G, Murray State
3 New York - R.J. Barrett, SG, Duke
4 Los Angeles Lakers - Darius Garland, G, Vanderbilt
5 Cleveland - Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech
6 Phoenix - Coby White, PG, North Carolina
7 Chicago - De’Andre Hunter, PF, Virginia
8 Atlanta - Cameron Reddish, G, Duke
9 Washington - Brandon Clarke, PF, Gonzaga
10 Atlanta - Jaxson Hayes, PF, Texas
11 Minnesota - Sekou Doumbouya, F, Intl
12 Charlotte - Nassir Little, SF, North Carolina
13 Miami - Kevin Porter, SF, USC
14 Boston - Goga Bitadze C, Intl

[PerkinsFor3]

Post Combine - lot of holes to plug in the 2nd.

1st Round:

Lottery:
1. New Orleans: Zion Williamson, PF, Duke
2. Memphis: Ja Morant, G, Murray State
3. New York: R.J. Barrett, SG, Duke
4. Los Angeles Lakers: De’Andre Hunter, PF, Virginia
5. Cleveland: Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech
6. Phoenix: Darius Garland, G, Vanderbilt
7. Chicago: Coby White, PG, North Carolina
8. Atlanta: Cameron Reddish, G, Duke
9. Washington: Jaxson Hayes, PF, Texas
10. Atlanta: Sekou Doumbouya, F, Intl
11. Minnesota: P.J. Washington, PF, Kentucky
12. Charlotte: Goga Bitadze C, Intl
13. Miami: Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Iowa State
14. Boston: Brandon Clarke, PF, Gonzaga

Rest of 1st:
15. Detroit: Kevin Porter, SF, USC
16. Orlando: Grant Williams, SF, Tennessee
17. Brooklyn: Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana
18. Indiana: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG, Virginia Tech
19. San Antonio: Keldon Johnson, SF, Kentucky
20. Boston: Bol Bol, C, Oregon
21. Oklahoma City: Nassir Little, SF, North Carolina
22. Boston: Rui Hachimura, F, Gonzaga
23. Utah: Bruno Fernando, C, Maryland
24. Philadelphia: Mfiondu Kabengele, PF, Florida State
25. Portland: Luka Samanic, F, Intl
26. Cleveland: Chuma Okeke SF, Auburn
27. Brooklyn: Jontay Porter, PF, Missouri
28. Golden State: Daniel Gafford, C, Arkansas
29. San Antonio: Darius Bazley, PF, Intl
30. Milwaukee: Chikezie Okpala, SG, Stanford

Second Round:
31. Brooklyn: Sagaba Konate C, West Virginia
32. Phoenix: Nicolas Claxton PF, Georgia
33. Philadelphia: Jalen Lecque, PG, HS
34. Philadelphia: Matisse Thybulle, SF, Washington
35. Atlanta: Killian Tillie PF, Gonzaga
36. Charlotte: Quentin Grimes, SG, Kansas
37. Dallas: Charles Bassey, PF, Western Kentucky
38. Chicago: Lugentz Dort, PG, Arizona State
39. New Orleans: Louis King, SF, Oregon
40. Sacramento: Harry Froling, C, Intl
41. Atlanta: Cameron Johnson, G, North Carolina
42. Philadelphia: Jaylen Nowell, SG, Washington
43. Minnesota: Kris Wilkes, PG, UCLA
44. Atlanta: Isaiah Roby, SF, Nebraska
45. Detroit: Tyler Herro, SG, Kentucky
46. Orlando: Naz Reid, C, LSU
47. Sacramento: Admiral Schofield, SF, Tennessee
48. LA Clippers: Jordan Nwora, F, Louisville
49. San Antonio: Desmond Bane, SG, TCU
50. Indiana: Carsen Edwards, PG, Purdue
51. Boston: Shamorie Ponds, SG, St. John’s
52. Charlotte: Ty Jerome, PG, Virginia
53. Utah: Cody Martin, SG, Nevada
54. Philadelphia: Deividas Sirvydis, GF, Intl
55. New York: Jaylen Hoard SF, Wake Forest
56. LA Clippers: Jordan Poole, SG, Michigan
57. New Orleans: Eric Paschall, F, Villanova
58. Golden State: Jalen McDaniels, PF, San Diego State
59. Toronto: Da’Quan Jeffries, G, Tulsa
60. Sacramento: Tremont Waters, PG, LSU

[PerkinsFor3]

Ten days to go - some small changes, nothing big.

1st Round:

Lottery:

1. New Orleans: Zion Williamson, PF, Duke
2. Memphis: Ja Morant, G, Murray State
3. New York: R.J. Barrett, SG, Duke
4. Los Angeles Lakers: De’Andre Hunter, PF, Virginia
5. Cleveland: Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech
6. Phoenix: Darius Garland, G, Vanderbilt
7. Chicago: Coby White, PG, North Carolina
8. Atlanta: Cameron Reddish, G, Duke
9. Washington: Jaxson Hayes, PF, Texas
10. Atlanta: Goga Bitadze C, Intl
11. Minnesota: Sekou Doumbouya, F, Intl
12. Charlotte: Kevin Porter, SF, USC
13. Miami: Brandon Clarke, PF, Gonzaga
14. Boston: P.J. Washington, PF, Kentucky

Rest of 1st:
15. Detroit: Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana
16. Orlando: Nassir Little, SF, North Carolina
17. Brooklyn: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG, Virginia Tech
18. Indiana: Grant Williams, SF, Tennessee
19. San Antonio: Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Iowa State
20. Boston: Bol Bol, C, Oregon
21. Oklahoma City: Chuma Okeke SF, Auburn
22. Boston: Rui Hachimura, F, Gonzaga
23. Utah: Luka Samanic, F, Intl
24. Philadelphia: Bruno Fernando, C, Maryland
25. Portland: Darius Bazley, PF, Intl
26. Cleveland: Mfiondu Kabengele, PF, Florida State
27. Brooklyn: Keldon Johnson, SF, Kentucky
28. Golden State: Daniel Gafford, C, Arkansas
29. San Antonio: Jontay Porter, PF, Missouri
30. Milwaukee: Chikezie Okpala, SG, Stanford

[pad300]

Ten days to go - some small changes, nothing big.

1st Round:

Lottery:

1. New Orleans: Zion Williamson, PF, Duke
2. Memphis: Ja Morant, G, Murray State
3. New York: R.J. Barrett, SG, Duke
4. Los Angeles Lakers: De’Andre Hunter, PF, Virginia
5. Cleveland: Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech
6. Phoenix: Darius Garland, G, Vanderbilt
7. Chicago: Coby White, PG, North Carolina
8. Atlanta: Cameron Reddish, G, Duke
9. Washington: Jaxson Hayes, PF, Texas
10. Atlanta: Goga Bitadze C, Intl
11. Minnesota: Sekou Doumbouya, F, Intl
12. Charlotte: Kevin Porter, SF, USC
13. Miami: Brandon Clarke, PF, Gonzaga
14. Boston: P.J. Washington, PF, Kentucky

Rest of 1st:
15. Detroit: Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana
16. Orlando: Nassir Little, SF, North Carolina
17. Brooklyn: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG, Virginia Tech
18. Indiana: Grant Williams, SF, Tennessee
19. San Antonio: Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Iowa State
20. Boston: Bol Bol, C, Oregon
21. Oklahoma City: Chuma Okeke SF, Auburn
22. Boston: Rui Hachimura, F, Gonzaga
23. Utah: Luka Samanic, F, Intl
24. Philadelphia: Bruno Fernando, C, Maryland
25. Portland: Darius Bazley, PF, Intl
26. Cleveland: Mfiondu Kabengele, PF, Florida State
27. Brooklyn: Keldon Johnson, SF, Kentucky
28. Golden State: Daniel Gafford, C, Arkansas
29. San Antonio: Jontay Porter, PF, Missouri
30. Milwaukee: Chikezie Okpala, SG, Stanford

I hate it for SAS, but I don't believe it either. They will take Hachimura, Samanic, Bol Bol, Claxton (maybe even Kabengle or Okpala) ahead of THT at 19. I don't see them drafting Porter at 29 either - I'm confident they would take Claxton or Okpala instead...

[PerkinsFor3]

1st Round

Lottery
1. New Orleans : Zion Williamson, PF, Duke
2. Memphis : Ja Morant, G, Murray State
3. New York : R.J. Barrett, SG, Duke
4. New Orleans : Darius Garland, G, Vanderbilt
5. Cleveland : Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech
6. Phoenix : Coby White, PG, North Carolina
7. Chicago : De’Andre Hunter, PF, Virginia
8. Atlanta : Cameron Reddish, G, Duke
9. Washington : Sekou Doumbouya, F, Intl
10. Atlanta : Goga Bitadze C, Intl
11. Minnesota : Jaxson Hayes, PF, Texas
12. Charlotte : Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG, Virginia Tech
13. Miami : P.J. Washington, PF, Kentucky
14. Boston : Grant Williams, SF, Tennessee

Rest of 1st
15. Detroit : Brandon Clarke, PF, Gonzaga
16. Orlando : Kevin Porter, SF, USC
17. Atlanta : Nicolas Claxton PF, Georgia
18. Indiana : Tyler Herro, SG, Kentucky
19. San Antonio : Luka Samanic, F, Intl
20. Boston : Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana
21. Oklahoma City : Talen Horton-Tucker, SF, Iowa State
22. Boston : Rui Hachimura, F, Gonzaga
23. Memphis : Bol Bol, C, Oregon
24. Philadelphia : Cameron Johnson, G, North Carolina
25. Portland : Darius Bazley, PF, Intl
26. Cleveland : Mfiondu Kabengele, PF, Florida State
27. Brooklyn : Daniel Gafford, C, Arkansas
28. Golden State : Matisse Thybulle, SF, Washington
29. San Antonio : Chuma Okeke SF, Auburn
30. Detroit : Nassir Little, SF, North Carolina

Second Round
31. Brooklyn : Jontay Porter, PF, Missouri
32. Phoenix : Jaylen Nowell, SG, Washington
33. Philadelphia : Bruno Fernando, C, Maryland
34. Philadelphia : Keldon Johnson, SF, Kentucky
35. Atlanta : Killian Tillie PF, Gonzaga
36. Charlotte : Jordan Poole, SG, Michigan
37. Dallas : Carsen Edwards, PG, Purdue
38. Chicago : Isaiah Roby, SF, Nebraska
39. New Orleans : Marques Bolden, C, Duke
40. Sacramento : Chikezie Okpala, SG, Stanford
41. Golden State : Sagaba Konate C, West Virginia
42. Philadelphia : Jalen McDaniels, PF, San Diego State
43. Minnesota : Joshua Obiesie, SG, Intl
44. Miami : Kris Wilkes, PG, UCLA
45. Detroit : Shamorie Ponds, SG, St. John’s
46. Orlando : Jalen Lecque, PG, HS
47. Sacramento : Kyle Guy, PG, Virginia
48. LA Clippers : Lugentz Dort, PG, Arizona State
49. San Antonio : Jordan Murphy, SF, Minnesota
50. Indiana : Dylan Windler, G, Belmont
51. Boston : Eric Paschall, F, Villanova
52. Charlotte : Tyler Cook, PF, Iowa
53. Utah : Ignas Brazdeikis, SF, Michigan
54. Philadelphia : Louis King, SF, Oregon
55. New York : Ty Jerome, PG, Virginia
56. LA Clippers : Admiral Schofield, SF, Tennessee
57. New Orleans : Cody Martin, SG, Nevada
58. Golden State : Brian Bowen, SF, Intl
59. Toronto : Amir Coffey, SG, Minnesota
60. Sacramento : Terence Davis, SG, Ole Miss

[PerkinsFor3]

Rui and Nassir quite a bit lower than most mocks have them. Especially Nassir, he just kept dropping on my board. Had him much higher earlier -then started hearing more and more about him probably being ranked too high over the past weeks. I probably would've loved to have him a bit higher than I currently have: I don't believe he's top 15 material, but 30 is low, even for me. However, considering most teams in the 10-ish picks before him won't be looking at him, and have been inviting other players for workouts. Then there's teams like Boston and especially Golden State, which I think will be looking for a different type of player than Nassir.

I don't think Rui is going as high as he;s often mocked (late lottery/mid teens), and I'm probably mocking him to go a bit too low as well - once more, I've taken into regard what teams have been working him out, combined with the fact that I peersonally believe he's overrated. I'm a bit more satisfied with his ~20 ranking than Nassir's ~30 ranking, but here we are.

Keep in mind, I have barely taken into regard that A LOT of trades will happen, so that would mess up a lot of picks - I fully expect there to be at least 2-3 lottery trades today, and probably another 5-8 other smaller ones. Can't really predict or mock those.

[Yuri Vaultin]

I like the board. I think Grant drops to the 2nd round though. As good as he is at the college level, I don't think his skills translate to the NBA. I see him a Europe bound.

[PerkinsFor3]

Appreciate the feedback Yuri.

Grant gives me strong Evan Turner vibes. Many wings in the draft are in the Turner/Wesley Johnson/Gerald Henderson class imo. And there's a Kirk Snyder among them as well.

Also, I hope there's a smart team which picks Gafford a bit higher than I've mocked him.