It is time! The 2020 NBA Draft is only a few hours a way at this point. There have already been a number of trades involving draft picks, and by the time this is posted there may have been more, but I’m still getting my mock draft out there. This draft is a hard one to predict for many reasons, including the cancellation of march madness and the changing NBA schedule. Anything could happen and I would not be surprised at all if once it’s all said and done, my mock draft gets as much wrong as it does right. The draft is wide open, and outside of the top 3, almost any player in the lottery could go at any given pick. With all that being said, lets get started!
1 – Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, SG
Anthony Edwards has been the presumptive 1st overall selection for months now, and despite his recent comments coming out yesterday that he doesn’t like to watch basketball and would rather play in the NFL, I’d still bet on him going first overall. If Minnesota does decide to keep the top pick Edwards also fits better with Towns and Russell than Ball or Wiseman do. He could be a great scoring option on the wing, and could make Minnesota’s offense that much more potent moving forward. If Minnesota does end up trading the pick, I could easily see Ball or Wiseman going first.
2 – Golden State Warriors: James Wiseman, C
Golden State is another team who might be looking to trade their pick for more established talent. If they do decide to keep it though, I think James Wiseman is the pick. He would fit in well with their current roster and could see action early on. His potential is so high that Golden State could be making a pick to not only bolster their roster now, but have a potential star for their future.
3 – Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball, PG
If Edwards and Wiseman are both gone, Charlotte will happily select LaMelo Ball 3rd overall. He might have the most upside in this entire draft, and though Charlotte does have Terry Rozier and Devonte Graham, they should not hesitate to select LaMelo if he’s available at three. Charlotte needs to select the best player possible to get as much talent as they can and swing for a star, and whether that’s Edwards, Wiseman or Ball, they’ll be happy with whoever falls.
4 – Chicago Bulls: Deni Avdija, SF
Chicago’s offense has a lot of questions marks. They could definitely go for a lead guard here like Tyrese Haliburton or Killian Hayes. They need a playmaker. But they also could use depth on the wing. Deni Avdija is the best international prospect in this draft and has shown to be a great playmaker. In mocks prior to this one I’ve had him going as high as second, but also as low as sixth. At this point, I think if he’s still around at four, Chicago takes him and adds a solid playmaker to compliment their guards Coby White and Zach Lavine.
5 – Cleveland Cavaliers: Obi Toppin, PF
The Cavaliers have drafted Collin Sexton and Darius Garland within the last three years at guard. It remains to be seen if that backcourt will work out, but only one year into it I don’t think they’re ready to draft another guard quite yet. Obi Toppin, an athletic four, makes a bit of sense here, especially if they do find a taker for Kevin Love in a trade in the near future.
6 – Atlanta Hawks: Isaac Okoro, SF
The Atlanta Hawks take Isaac Okoro, a defensive wing to add to their core with this pick. Atlanta has its eyes set on the playoffs this season, and Isaac Okoro could come in and help immediately on the defensive end for that team. If Okoro develops an offensive game to compliment his elite defense, he could be one of the best players from this draft class.
7 – Detroit Pistons: Killian Hayes, PG
Detroit needs a point guard, and with this pick they pick up one who could blossom into a star. Hayes has great size and vision, and if his three point shot continues to develop he could be a real offensive threat. With this pick, Detroit adds Hayes to a core of Luke Kennard, Sekou Doumbouya and potentially Christian Wood if they decide to keep him in free agency.
8 – New York Knicks: Tyrese Haliburton, PG
After trading for the 23rd pick from Utah today, New York may be looking to move up further in the draft. Assuming they are unable to and do select here, Tyrese Haliburton is the play here. The Knicks need playmaking and outside shooting. Haliburton could help with both and help sure up the Knicks backcourt for the future.
9 – Washington Wizards: Onyeka Okongwu, C
Onyeka Okongwu’s foot injury may cause some teams to hesitate when selecting him, and rightfully so. But at nine, the value you are getting for the pick outweighs the concern. Okongwu has been as high as three on some draft boards. He provides rim protection and defense day one, and may help bolster and give youth to a roster headed by Bradley Beal and an aging John Wall
10 – Phoenix Suns: Patrick Williams, SF
Williams has been shooting up draft boards the closer we get to the draft. This may even be a little bit low for him now, and I doubt there’s any way he falls past Phoenix here if he does fall to them. He’s a versatile wing, and would fit in great off the bench for a team like the Suns looking to make the playoffs for the first time in a while, but would still need a bit of time to develop to fully realize his potential.
11 – San Antonio Spurs: Saddiq Bey, SF
Saddiq Bey is possibly the best spot up shooter in the draft, and has good size to go along with it. The Spurs are entering uncharted territory by picking in the lottery, something they haven’t done with their own pick since 1997. They’re entering what looks to be like a potential rebuild with the DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge trade rumors lately, and hitting on their first lottery pick would be big for that.
12 – Sacramento Kings: Devin Vassell, SG/SF
The Kings get a two way wing here at 12, and someone who can play alongside Fox and Bagley right away. Vassell is a good defender, and can shoot the ball really well, knocking down 41.7% of his three pointers at Florida State. Sacramento has a lot of questions that it needs to answer over the next season, and taking Vassell here gives them the flexibility and time to figure out what direction they want to head in.
13 – New Orleans Pelicans: Aaron Nesmith, SG/SF
The Pelicans aren’t short on assets, and they have plenty of picks coming in the future following the Jrue Holiday trade. They’re a solid team all around, but picking the best player available to add depth isn’t a bad move at all for a team in their position. Nesmith is a great shooter, possibly the best in the draft, and that can only help a team with Zion Williamson.
14 – Boston Celtics: Kira Lewis Jr., PG
Boston has few holes on its roster, but could look to make this pick to fill the one of backup point guard. Kira Lewis Jr. has been rising the closer the draft comes, and he’d be a great value pickup down at fourteen. Kemba Walker is thirty, and though that’s not really old, Lewis Jr. could be the point guard of the future for Boston once Kemba is gone.
15 – Orlando Magic: R.J. Hampton, PG/SG
Orlando is a team that has a lot of options moving forward. They are a team that feels like they’re ripe for a trade, and have been in the rumor mill a fair amount. For their pick they might look at upside, and only a year or two ago R.J. Hampton was regarded as a possible top five pick. Though he didn’t have a huge year in New Zealand, he’s still got a ton of potential and if he develops a decent jump shot he could be a steal.
16 – Houston Rockets: Precious Achiuwa, PF
Houston received this pick in trading away Robert Covington to Portland. With that trade they got even smaller. Selecting Precious Achiuwa gives them a bit of size, and if they do go into the season with both James Harden and Russell Westbrook, they can plug Achiuwa as center into a small ball lineup right away. If Houston does trade away its stars, Achiuwa could be a good piece in a rebuild if he develops an offensive game.
17 – Minnesota Timberwolves: Jalen Smith, PF/C
With Minnesota’s second pick of the night, they go big and grab Jalen Smith. Smith has a solid outside shot and should be able to fit well next to Towns, or as his primary back up. He also adds a bit more depth to a Timberwolves squad that need’s it.
18 – Dallas Mavericks: Tyrese Maxey, SG
Maxey had an inconsistent year at Kentucky shooting the ball, but he showed enough flashes he could be a great scorer at the pro level. Dallas picks up a solid option to add to its backcourt, and Maxey has the potential to develop into something special.
19 – Brooklyn Nets: Cole Anthony, PG
Cole Anthony has a ton of upside. He might be one of the sleeper picks of this draft, and though his season at UNC wasn’t remarkable, he was still solid enough to earn looks at the end of the lottery to the mid-first round. With this pick Brooklyn gets a scoring option off the bench, as well as the chance that Anthony shows just why he was considered a top 3 option in this class a few years ago.
20 – Miami Heat: Tyrell Terry, PG
Terry has been rising up draft boards the last month or so and looks to be a lock for the first round. He’s not very big, but his shooting makes him a solid first round pick. For the heat, they get a backup point guard who knows how to play his position and can make the outside shot at a good clip.
21 – Philadelphia 76ers: Josh Green, SG
Josh Green has great 3 and D potential, and the Philadelphia 76ers could definitely use more shooting. They’re already a really solid team defensively, so Green would fit in with their group nicely in that regard.
22 – Denver Nuggets: Aleksej Pokusevski, C
Denver hasn’t been afraid to take risks when it comes to the draft as of late. They’ve taken chances on both Michael Porter Jr. and Bol Bol. Both players are showing promise, especially Porter Jr. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Denver take another swing at a player with a low floor and high ceiling in Pokusevski. His size, handle and shooting make him an exciting prospect, and in Denver he’d have more than enough time to grow and develop.
23 – New York Knicks: Jaden McDaniels, SF
As I mentioned when I covered the 8th pick, the Knicks trading here may be a sign they’re trying to trade up. If they do keep the pick though, a player with a high ceiling that may be available here is Jaden McDaniels. He’s got a lot of tools, but just needs time to develop and with the Knicks taking a point guard earlier in the draft, they may be looking to take a wing.
24 – New Orleans Pelicans: Isaiah Stewart, PF/C
With their pick earlier in the draft the Pelicans picked up Vassell. Here they may look to add even more depth. Though Jaxson Hayes has shown promise being a rim running center, New Orleans could add more depth for their bigs by taking Stewart. That might be especially helpful to help fill Derrick Favor’s old role if he leaves in Free Agency.
25 – Oklahoma City Thunder: Desmond Bane, SG
The Thunder add Desmond Bane, a player who can come in and contribute right away. He projects to be a good shooter, seeing as he shot 44.2% of his deep balls last season at TCU. The Thunder are all about adding assets right now, and Bane would be a strong one and would also be able to play day one.
26 – Boston Celtics: Zeke Nnaji, PF/C
Zeke Nnaji had a very productive season at Arizona and could come in and produce off the bench for the Celtics right away. Boston has three picks in the first round of this draft, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them try and move some of them to either move up or gather veteran players.
27 – Utah Jazz: Robert Woodard, SF/PF
The Jazz need more wing depth, and though Woodard didn’t have eye-popping stats at Mississippi State, he could be a great 3 and D wing on the pro level. He shot the ball well his sophomore season, and his measurements were very impressive.
28 – Oklahoma City Thunder: Malachi Flynn, PG
With Chris Paul’s departure, there now more of an opening at point guard for the Thunder than before. They may use this pick to sure up the rotation and adding a solid option like Malachi Flynn makes a lot of sense. He’s shown he can run an offense at the college level and shoots the 3 ball well.
29 – Toronto Raptors: Theo Maledon, PG
Maledon has a lot of potential and has worked with Tony Parker during his young basketball career. He is a pick that could have a lot of upside, and the Raptors could select him as their potential backup point guard should Fred VanVleet leave in free agency.
30 – Boston Celtics: Leandro Bolmaro, SG
Bolmaro has committed to returning to Barcelona for one more year, so with all the Celtics first rounders, it makes sense that they could use one as a draft and stash with Bolmaro. He is a good playmaker, and if his shot develops he could be a really good player on the wing.
2nd Round:
31 – Dallas Mavericks: Xavier Tillman, C
32 – Charlotte Hornets: Vernon Cary Jr., PF/C
33 – Minnesota Timberwolves: Jahmi’us Ramsey, PG/SG
34 – Philadelphia 76ers: Killian Tillie, PF
35 – Sacramento Kings: Tyler Bey, PF
36 – Philadelphia 76ers: Cassius Winston, PG
37 – Washington Wizards: Nico Mannion, PG
38 – Utah Jazz: Daniel Oturu, C
39 – New Orleans Pelicans: Grant Riller, PG/SG
40 – Memphis Grizzlies: Cassius Stanley, SG
41 – San Antonio Spurs: Tre Jones, PG
42 – Milwaukee Bucks: Sam Merrill, PG
43 – Sacremento Kings: Devon Dotson, PG
44 – Chicago Bulls: Payton Pritchard, PG
45 – Milwaukee Bucks: Paul Reed, PF
46 – Portland Trailblazers: Elijah Hughes, SG
47 – Boston Celtics: Reggie Perry, PF
48 – Golden State Warriors: Isaiah Joe, PG/SG
49 – Philadelphia 76ers: Jordan Nwora, SF
50 – Atlanta Hawks: Udoka Azubuike, C
51 – Golden State Warriors: Immanuel Quickley, PG
52 – Sacramento Kings: Yam Mader, PG
53 – Oklahoma City Thunder: Mason Jones, SF
54 – Indiana Pacers: Skylar Mays, SG
55 – Brooklyn Nets: Abdoulaye N’Doye, PG
56 – Charlotte Hornets: Jay Scrubb, SG
57 – Los Angeles Clippers: Yoeli Childs, PF
58 – Philadelphia 76ers: Lamar Stevens, SF/PF
59 – Toronto Raptors: Josh Hall, SF
60 – Milwaukee Bucks: Lamine Diane, SF
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