1. Phoenix: Deandre Ayton, Arizona, C, 7-1, 250
After his workout with the Suns, the freakishly athletic center said, “I know I’m going No. 1” and shut down workouts with anyone else. If you can’t believe a 19-year-old Bahamas-born guy with one year of college behind him, whom can you trust?
2. Sacramento: Marvin Bagley III, Duke, PF, 6-11, 235
The Kings will try another Duke product who might actually play after Harry Giles sat out his rookie season. Bagley, the ACC Player of the Year, has some range and is a force at the rim. And he’s healthy. Defensively suspect but healthy.
3. Atlanta: Jaren Jackson Jr., Michigan State, PF, 6-11, 240
What do you get the team that needs just about everything? How about a shot-blocking athlete who was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year?
4. Memphis: Luka Doncic, Slovenia, PG/SG, 6-8, 225
A do-everything, multiple-position sort, Doncic seems like a terrific complement to point guard Mike Conley and center Marc Gasol. The Grizzlies had a 21-game plunge in wins, so anyone with a pulse should help, and Doncic brings way more than that.
5. Dallas: Mohamed Bamba, Texas, C, 7-0, 225
The Mavs want anyone who can put the ball in the basket, not just hit the rim, and love Doncic. If he’s gone, Bamba, whose wingspan suggests he was a pterodactyl in a previous life, is too good to pass up. He averaged 12.9 ppg, 10.5 rpg and 3.7 bpg.
6. Orlando: Trae Young, Oklahoma, PG, 6-2, 180
The Magic have shown an astoundingly impressive ability to stink for the past seven years, failing to win 30 games five times. They hope the latest rebuild moves along behind the nation’s top scorer (27.4 points) and passer (8.7 assists).
7. Chicago: Wendell Carter, Duke, PF/C, 6-10, 260
The Bulls are likely looking for frontline help, and either Carter or Michael Porter Jr. would make sense. He’s a moose inside who can step out with some range on a creditable jumper. He’s versatile, drawing Al Horford comparisons.
8. Cleveland: Collin Sexton, Alabama, PG, 6-2, 185
Yup, a forward would make so much sense, given LeBron James’ what-the-heck-will-happen situation. But the owner tweeted about an “intriguing” prospect being worked out the day Sexton was there. He has guts and averaged 19.2 points per game.
9. Knicks: Michael Porter Jr., Missouri, SF, 6-10, 215
Mikal Bridges makes so much sense. But if Porter is here, the Knicks may gamble. He has skills, an NBA body and was a top-three, if not No. 1, pick before a back injury cost him all but three games. His Friday workout in Chicago was (at least temporarily) canceled, raising some concern. OK, lots of concern.
10. Philadelphia: Mikal Bridges, Villanova, SF, 6-7, 210
The Sixers would be so happy to get the local hero, he won’t have to check his burner phones at the door. Bridges is superb defender, shoots from 3, rebounds, does everything but create his own shot. Boston stomped Sixer wings, and he’d help. If the Knicks take him, the Sixers, who once took shot on Joel Embiid, may gamble on Porter.
11. Charlotte: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kentucky, PG, 6-6, 180
In addition to going for “Most Complicated Name Available,” the Hornets would love to find a backup for Kemba Walker or possibly the next Kemba Walker. Gilgeous-Alexander can handle, score, pass and match up with bigger wings.
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12. L.A. Clippers: Miles Bridges, Michigan State, SF/PF, 6-6, 220
A bit of a tweener in size, this Bridges is another do-everything-well, nothing-really-great guy — which a lot of folks said last year about Donovan Mitchell. Makes a lot of sense for Clips with back-to-back picks.
13. L.A. Clippers: Lonnie Walker IV, Miami, SG, 6-4, 195
Yeah, the Clips are praying one of the top point guards falls to 12/13, but that is as doubtful as an All-New York Conference Final. Walker is a still-developing athlete with explosive-type potential. Decent, not great, 3-point range (.346).
14. Denver: Zhaire Smith, Texas Tech, SG, 6-4, 200
Smith’s wondrous athleticism that sends him scurrying all over the court seems like a Nuggets match made in heaven — or opponents’ hell in the high altitude. The potential is limitless, but the execution also can be viewed as clueless.
15. Washington: Robert Williams, Texas A&M, C, 6-9 240
Welcome to the non-lottery part of our program (please drive home safely). Lots of potential — and questions — here. There’s athleticism but motivation concerns.
16. Phoenix: Kevin Knox, Kentucky, SF/PF, 6-9, 215
Only 18, the upside project was the SEC Freshman of the Year
17. Milwaukee: Kevin Huerter, Maryland, SG, 6-7, 195
Good shooter (.503) with size, has been quick riser through pre-draft process.
18. San Antonio: Troy Brown, Oregon, SF, 6-7, 220
Spurs not picking in high 20s? They need something special, and this do-it-all guy fits, although the shot needs refining.
19. Atlanta: Jerome Robinson, Boston College, SG, 6-5, 190
Another riser in pre-draft process, overall skill set makes him appealing.
20. Minnesota: Keita Bates-Diop, Ohio State, SF/PF, 6-8, 225
Averaging 19.8 points and 8.7 rebounds, he was the Big Ten Player of the Year.
21. Utah: Dzanan Musa, Bosnia and Herzegovina, SF, 6-9, 195
Excellent size and versatility. Plus, he has improved 3-point range.
22. Chicago: Chandler Hutchison, Boise State, SG, 6-7, 200
Left combine, supposedly, with first-round promise, and many think Bulls made it.
23. Indiana: Elie Okobo, France, 6-2, 180
Lefty project with high upside, size and athleticism. A project.
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24. Portland: Donte DiVincenzo, Villanova, SG, 6-5, 200
Final Four Most Outstanding Player shot .481 overall, .401 from 3.
25. L.A. Lakers: De’Anthony Melton, USC, PG/SG, 6-3, 195
The combo guard is one of the better backcourt perimeter defenders available.
26. Philadelphia: Mitchell Robinson, Western Kentucky, C, 7-0, 223
He enrolled but never played in college. He withdrew from the draft combine. Confident cuss, huh? Good shot-blocker, intriguing potential.
27. Boston: Jacob Evans, Cincinnati, SG/SF, 6-5, 200
Defense is a definite strength. Good jumper but consistency a worry.
28. Golden State: Aaron Holiday, UCLA, PG, 6-0, 185
Fundamentally sound, smart player, but the drawback is his size. Hey, if he lands with the Warriors, he’ll get a ring next year.
29. Nets: Hamidou Diallo, Kentucky, SG, 6-5, 195
The Nets are feverishly trying to move up. If not, this freakishly athletic wing would make sense here. And he’s local (Queens).
30. Atlanta: Josh Okogie, Georgia Tech, SG/SF, 6-4, 210
Another upside energizer who makes sense as a third first rounder for the Hawks.
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