section: | slug: 2023-nba-mock-draft-victor-wembanyama-goes-no-1-to-spurs-in-first-projections-following-trade-deadline | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | 2022 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Predicting all 58 picks, starting off with Chet Holmgren Bryan Kalbrosky 2/16/2022 | "Game-Changer" for Americans in Debt: 0% APR Until 2024 Ad Microsoft Get Paid. Arkansas Sr During a recent conversation with For The Win, Sochan spoke about his defensive mentality and what he will bring with him to the pros: Im trying to be that disruptive player like Draymond Green, Patrick Beverley, and Jae Crowder. Why not? With Mark Williams, the Spurs get a possible center of the future. The 2022 San Antonio Spurs draft includes a whopping three first-round picks after general manager R.C. Although he isnt getting much buzz as a potential first-round pick, Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard was easily one of the best players at the NBA Draft Combine. So, it's time for PistonPowered's NBA Mock Draft 2.0. Yeah, thats someone the Spurs are going to absolutely fall in love with. There are plenty of opportunities to evaluate footage of Sharpe, including his time competing on the AAU circuit. From the Suns perspective, this gives them the ammunition to add another star-caliber player to team up with Devin Booker. What do we know, historically, about the number one player in high school? Remember when the Celtics said they would have selected Jayson Tatum at No. L.A. Clippers: Dereon Seabron (North Carolina State Wolfpack: Wing, Sophomore, 6-7), 44. Murray recently spoke to For The Win, and he told us about the impact that he will make at the next level: I dont care what my role is, I just want to win games. Im not convinced the Kings keep the pick, however, and I think they could get solid value if they want to trade for a veteran. The Bucks need shooters who show up in big games. PFF has Baltimore selecting Utah CB Clark Phillips III at pick No. Fr / 195 lbs. It's impossible to overstate the upside of a 7-foot-4 center who rim-protects like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate and creates offense on the other end like a future MVP. At 6-4, he has respectable size for his position and the ability to shot-create in late shot-clock situations and make jumpers from deep, which is obviously valuable in today's NBA. One team who would be interested in moving up to select Ivey, per reports, is the Knicks. Dont mess with Jeremy Sochan on or off the court. / 213 lbs. / 240 lbs. New Orleans Pelicans: JD Davison (Alabama Crimson Tide: Guard, Freshman, 6-3), 53. By Andrew Norton | Apr 14, 2022, 10:03am Welcome to the first edition of the Lineups.com 2022 NBA Mock Draft. But his abilities as a shot creator at the rim and on the perimeter make him an enticing project. LaRavia may not have as high of a ceiling, but his floor as an out-of-the-box contributor would be the chefs kiss on a draft class that drastically improves the Spurs frontcourt. His perimeter shot is an obvious concern but he's a top-shelf athlete who can really pass it with undeniable upside and star-potential. In the latest Mel Kiper Jr. mock draft for ESPN ahead of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, the Commanders get some much-needed help on the offensive line in the form of Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright. Soph Braun could be that guy. Head coach Tom Thibodeau loves tough players and they dont come much tougher than Davis. Recent reports suggest folks around the league arent convinced about Sharpe, but thats far from the unanimous opinion. The Rockets could use a high ceiling shooter like Baldwin. 21 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. France He has a high ceiling and fits the roster reasonably well. San Antonio also has a few veterans who dont necessarily fit into the teams long-term future. While hes already 21 years old, Williams is a definite late bloomer. But one of the biggest prizes is Serbias Nikola Jovic, who was recently named the Adriatic League Top Prospect. The San Antonio Spurs found out where they stand in the 2022 NBA Draft after the conclusion of the Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. 1 pick slated to hit restricted free agency, theres rumors that the Spurs have interest in him. Alabama 6'7" Fr Houston Although the center position isnt exactly an area of need for the Wizards, they are at a place where they simply need to draft the best player available. Through these conversations, weve learned more about what makes these prospects tick and how they see themselves as future NBA players. They all have one thing in common and its being irritating. Jaquez is a little older and a tad less-athletic than most first-round picks but he just knows how to play basketball. Fr The Pacers could use a backcourt defender. All 262 picks in the 2022 Holmes is a great example of how a top-100 high school prospect can enroll at a non-power-conference school and still remain on NBA franchises' radars. Liddell is a win-now pick. 6'8" Im not an advocate of drafting for need, but the Hornets desperately need to improve their frontcourt, and they could do that by selecting Dukes Mark Williams. Banchero to Houston already looks like a lock. This would be a slide for Sochan. While I have always loved his athleticism, he took a huge step forward with his on-ball skills and his shooting on all three levels in 2021-22. With his wingspan and vertical pop, any teams that thought they could get him as a second-round sleeper are now out of luck. outside of the lottery who manage to stick around as positive contributors once they turn pro. Leonard Miller is considered one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2022 NBA draft. Matt Lerma-March 3, 2023 Although the Ohio State freshman wasnt expected to be a one-and-done player in college, Branham played his way into lottery consideration. ESPNs Mike Schmitz has compared Terry to Barnes, and when you listen to Terry speak, its easy to see why. / 225 lbs. For jerks, he was probably like Why is this dude telling me what to do? But for the guys we wanted around, they would definitely feed off of that type of leadership.. April 26, 2022 Andy Quach Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Murray's twin brother (Keegan Murray) developed into a top-five pick at Iowa. Its questionable if he can defend out on the perimeter, though. I expect Baldwins stock to climb as teams go back and watch his pre-college tape. Magic draft Paolo. Daniels recently compared himself to Lonzo Ball, who is someone that the Pelicans desperately missed after sending him to the Bulls. Here is the 2022 NBA Mock Draft June 18. Until then, it's anybody's best guess how this year's selections will unfold, starting with . As always, I should remind you that team needs are not considered for this mock draft because while SportsLine projections are used to determine the order, the official draft order won't be set until after the lottery. 31. Washington Wizards: Jean Montero (Elite: Guard, Overtime, 6-2), 55. The Cowboys need to add some strong, powerful run blocking to the mix after moving on from Connor Williams and Lae'l Collins. Ekownu's strong and powerful frame makes sense with Neal taken but one shouldn't sleep on the Giants preferring Cross if they are thinking more left side. Boston Celtics: Yannick Nzosa (Unicaja Malaga: Big, International, 6-11), 54. The Cavs will reportedly host former St. Vincent-St. Marys (yes, that is where LeBron James went to high school) star Malaki Branham for a workout. 6'7" 06/18/22 By Joe DiTullio. Nine. Michigan The draft has been perceived to have four potential starsJabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey. The Thunder have playmakers and passers. Odds & lines subject to change. The Vikings brought back fading Patrick Peterson because of hurting depth but they still need to address corner to get the ideal complement to well-rounded Cameron Dantzler. Reasonable minds can answer that question differently-- although it should be noted that most seem to believe it'll likely be Overtime Elite guard Amen Thompson. Devin Vassell, Patrick Williams, and Scottie Barnes all went top 12. I can score. His shot is the swing-skill that'll determine whether he was a good or bad pick at this point in the draft. Another player who helped himself during 5-on-5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine was Ryan Rollins. Iowa If they use a late first-round pick on him, they can also get Butler locked in on a cheaper guaranteed contact while he fills out his frame. 9. Bucks vs. 76ers odds, picks, computer sims, Morant to miss 'at least' two games after IG post, NBA DFS picks, lineups, advice, March 4 strategy, Grizzlies' Clarke out for season with Achilles injury, Raptors vs. Wizards odds, picks, computer sims, Streaking Warriors must overcome one major roadblock. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Iowa appears as high as No. As the 2022 NBA Draft grows closer, the rumors, trade talks and smoke screens are starting to heat up. Im a jack of trades. I think the right move here for the Magic is taking Holmgren. 7. The Texans are holding on to Laremy Tunsil for left tackle but now they can look at Neal to dominate the right side and provide powerful bookends for Davis Mills or whoever is their starting quarterback in 2022. Orlando Magic: Jabari Smith, PF, Auburn, Fr. Note: The 2022 draft will only. I can score from all three levels. If the Spurs can get a nice bounty for Johnson before he collects a big check following the 2022-23 season, it would make sense. Tennessee star Jalin Hyatt projects as a late first-round pick at wide receiver in the NFL Draft. 1 overall on down. With the draft order set and teams already beginning to formulate their plans ahead of June's draft, here is my 2022 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 filled with projections for all 58 picks based on. Soph Auburn forward Jabari Smith takes a shot against Vanderbilt forward. The 71 big man is an excellent weakside rim protector and can more than hold his own in drop coverage. Fr I dont like the fit of Jaden Ivey in Sacramento. Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Category League, Early Pick (2022) | NBA.com Fantasy Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Category League, Early Pick (2022) How a 12-team, 8-category mock. Another Williams for the Spurs this time Jalen Williams out of Santa Clara. It also adds the likes of Jakob Poeltl, Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott to make the salaries work. Rupert appears capable of doing those things. Based on his insane athleticism and ability to just destroy the basket, Id be surprised if he went any lower than No. / 200 lbs. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK, Florida State Seminoles: Big, Freshman, 7-1. If they do, however, I think they would take a serious look at Baylors Jeremy Sochan. Booth's size, strength and aggressiveness that add up to big plays on the ball make him a fine fallback should McDuffie go to the Patriots. He nailed it.. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The Mavs add point guard depth in case Jalen Brunson leaves in free agency. Ill listen to my coaches and Im going to do whatever my coaches ask me to do.. The San Antonio Spurs selecting Mathurin, Jovic, and Miller signals this team is looking to maximize upside with all four of their picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. NBA: 76ers 126, Mavericks 133. . 22 in the 2023 NFL Draft. Terquavion Smith, Harrison Ingram, Julian Strawther, Kevin McCullar, Drew Timme, etc.) Murray is the only college basketball player on record to make at least 60 dunks and 3-pointers in the same season. With limited weaknesses as Super Bowl contenders, they should look for a direct replacement for Wallace outside. Branham is an Ohio native whod give the Cavs a talented scoring option. Houstan was bad at Michigan but he was a really impressive prospect previously. 28. Agbaji is a very Jorden-esque pick. Portland Trail Blazers Walker Kessler. Golden State Warriors MarJon Beauchamp. The 7-foot center isn't a modern big but his ability to alter shots and catch lobs at the rim is still valuable. Fr In a draft class that lacks a clear-cut, consensus top pick like Cade Cunningham or Zion Williamson, there's been far greater room for speculation about who will go No. Olave offers a great quickness, speed and burst to be a No. Filipowski is a 6-11 big who is an elite rebounder and comfortable 3-point shooter. If Smith were a pure point guard he'd go 10 spots higher than this. Ousmane Dieng made significant strides to improve his game as the season progressed in Australias NBL, and now Im fully on board with the idea of selecting him in the lottery. / 185 lbs. 20.) The 2022 San Antonio Spurs draft includes a whopping three first-round picks after general manager R.C. In Mathurin, they add someone. The Spurs should prioritize adding much-needed frontcourt depth, and heres how they can do that in the 2022 NBA Draft. Luckily for the Spurs, the talent in the 2022 NBA Draft is filled with high floor options at their positions of need. 36. Im versatile and I know how to score from all over the court. One guy who I think best fits that description in this class is Ohio State forward EJ Liddell. However, with his ideal NBA frame and his excellent offensive productivity, he would be a good pick as a secondary shot creator for the Hornets. 6'2" 21 overall) in the 2020 NBA Draft. He's been up and down for an up-and-down Indiana team for much of this season but still projects as a quality NBA player for many years to come. Most folks who I talk to who are familiar with Portlands thinking do not believe the Blazers keep this pick.