2023 NBA Draft Results and Instant Analysis
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| 1-2 | Team | Player | NBA Mock Draft Updated 6/22/23 – 7:54pm ET | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spurs | Victor Wemban-yama | C – Mets 92 (France) – HT: 7-4 – WT: 230 – WING: 8-0 – Int.04 – The Spurs have an easy choice at no.1 with the franchise-altering Wembanyama. He’ll change the fortunes of the Spurs and change the skyline in San Antonio. NBA Comparisons for Victor – Top French Prospects | 7-4 Durant, bigger KP |
| 2 | Hornets | Brandon Miller | SF – Alabama – HT: 6-9 – WT: 200 – WING: 7-0 – Fr – Miller is a perfect fit on the wing next to LaMelo, giving the Hornets an instant scoring punch. He’s also a talented play-maker who excels at finding teammates. But drafting for fit isn’t always wise at the top of the draft. | Rudy Gay, Danny Granger |
| 3 | Blazers | Scoot Henderson | PG – Ignite – HT: 6-3 – WT: 195 – WING: 6-9 – USA.04 – If Scoot falls to no.3 the Blazers will have a very interesting decision to make: either take the ultra-talented guard or look to trade this pick for an established star. | prime Westbrook, D.Rose |
| 4 | Rockets | Amen Thompson | PG – City Reapers, OTE – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 214 – WING: 7-0 – USA03 – Amen would be a great fit next to the high scoring Jalen Green (and possibly James Harden). He’s a high upside swing with absolutely elite athleticism and great passing vision. Article – Article2 | prospect Shaun Livingston |
| 5 | Pistons | Ausar Thompson | SG – City Reapers, OTE – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 218 – WING: 7-0 – USA03 – Has ideal size and big time athleticism at the 2 guard position and has shown an improved shooting touch. Article – Article2 | Jason Richardson, Terrence Ross |
| 6 | Magic | Anthony Black | PG – Arkansas – HT: 6-5 3/4 – WT: 210 – WING: 6-7 1/2 – Fr. – A big PG with great handles and elite passing ability. Has special basketball instincts and put on a show his freshman year. Would bring a new dimension to the Magic backcourt. Article | bouncy Josh Giddey |
| 7 | Pacers | Jarace Walker | PF – Houston – HT: 6-6 1/2 – WT: 248 – WING: 7-2 1/2 – Fr – The Pacers could target the versatile and talented Walker who would fit in perfectly in the frontcourt. | Paul Milsap |
| 8 | Wizards | Taylor Hendricks | PF – UCF – HT: 6-8 1/4 – WT: 213 – WING: 7-0 1/2 – Fr – A highly skilled big forward with shooting range, athletic upside and great all around defense. The new-look Wizards just need to add the best player available. | Antwan Jamison, Jerami Grant |
| 9 | Jazz | Cam Whitmore | SF – Villanova – HT: 6-5 3/4- WT: 234 – WING: 6-8 1/2 – Fr –. Whitmore is looking less likely to be selected in the top 5 and could go anywhere in the 6-12 range. If things go right for him he’d be a steal at this point of the lottery. | Jerry Stackhouse, Justise Winslow |
| 10 | Mavs | Bilal Coulibaly | SF – Mets 92 (France) – HT: 6-8 – WT: 195 – WING: 7-2 – Int.04 – An intriguing upside athlete with great length and long term potential and already showing good on court production. Is in the midst of an astronomical rise up draft boards. Top French Prospects – Top International | taller Gerald Green, baby Giannis |
| 11 | Magic (from Bulls) | Kobe Bufkin | SG – Michigan – HT: 6-4 1/4 – WT: 187 – WING: 6-7 3/4 – So – A smooth operator who excels at putting the ball in the basket. Doesn’t have elite speed or bounce but is a great finisher and fits the modern game. Article | CJ, McCollum, Willie Green+ |
| 12 | Thunder | Dereck Lively | C – Duke – HT: 7-1 – WT: 230 – WING: 7-8 – Fr – Protects the rim and is a game changer on the defensive end. Is having a very strong draft season and moving back up draft boards. Shows promise as an outside shooter but hasn’t proven himself yet in games. Elite 25 | WCS, Tyson Chandler |
| 13 | Raptors | Jalen Hood-Schifino | PG – Indiana – HT: 6-4 1/4 – WT: 216 – WING: 6-10 1/4 – Fr – A big, tough guard who is a gamer and brings it every time out. A talented passer and facilitator with a nice mid range game. | Deron Williams |
| 14 | Pelicans | Gradey Dick | SF – Kansas – HT: 6-6 1/4 – WT: 204 – WING: 6-8 3/4 – Fr – Dick might go higher but if he falls this far he’ll be difficult to pass on in the mid first round. | Brandon Rush, Reggie Miller |
| 15 | Hawks | Jordan Hawkins | SG – UConn – HT: 6-4 1/4 – WT: 186 – WING: 6-6 3/4 – So – Hawkins is a flame-thrower from downtown. He’s got more to his game than just shooting and could surprise to the upside. | Anfernee Simons |
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| 16 | Jazz (from T-Wolves) | Cason Wallace | PG – Kentucky – HT: 6-2 1/2 – WT: 195 – WING: 6-8 1/2 – Fr – An elite defender who is also a solid all around offensive player. Seems to have a wide draft range. | Jrue Holiday |
| 17 | Lakers | Keyonte George | SG – Baylor – HT: 6-4 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Fr – George has looked strong in the pre-draft process but could slide out of the lottery, with there being so many good guards in this range. Elite 25 | Eric Gordon |
| 18 | Heat | Noah Clowney | PF – Alabama – HT: 6-10 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr – A highly skilled forward with good size and floor-spacing potential.Might be a few years away from making an impact but has upside. | Bobby Portis |
| 19 | Warriors | Nick Smith Jr. | SG – Arkansas – HT – 6-5 – WT – 185 – Wing – NA – Fr – Although Smith had a down year he has the elite pedigree and the type of offensive fire-power that should land him in the mid first round. I have my concerns about his athleticism and ability to get separation at the NBA level but the scoring talent is definitely there. | Jamal Murray lite, Cat Mobley |
| 20 | Rockets (from Clippers) | Kris Murray | PF – Iowa – HT: 6-7 3/4 – WT: 213 – WING: 6-11 3/4 – Jr – Brother of Keegan, Kris is a smooth and versatile forward who put up big numbers this past season. Looks very NBA ready. | James Posey, Otto Porter |
| 21 | Nets (from Suns) | Rayan Rupert | SG – NZ Breakers (France) – Ht – 6-6 – Wt – 193 – Wing – 7-2 – Int.04 – A super long and versatile wing with a lot of upside, especially on the defensive end. Article – Top French Prospects – Top International | Nic Batum |
| 22 | Nets | Jaime Jaquez Jr. | SF – UCLA – HT: 6-6 – WT: 226 – WING: 6-9 1/2 – Sr – A versatile and hard working wing who plays with good energy and great BBIQ. Has been one of the stars of the pre-draft process. | Rick Fox |
| 23 | Blazers (from Knicks) | Leonard Miller | PF – Ignite (Canada) – HT: 6-9 1/4 – WT: 213 – WING: 7-2 – Fr – Miller had a nice season for the Ignite, looking like a mid to late first rounder. Has developed into a high level rebounder and glue-guy. Article | Al Harrington |
| 24 | Kings | Olivier-Maxence Prosper | PF – Marquette – HT: 6-6 3/4 – WT: 212 – WING: 7-1 – Jr – A high energy forward with a NBA frame and a developing game. Looks ready to play a role early. | James Ennis III |
| 25 | Celtics (from Grizzlies) | Brandin Podziemski | SG – Santa Clara – HT: 6-5 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – So – A great shooter, rebounder and an all around talent who has moved up boards all season long. | Evan Fournier, Gary Harris |
| 26 | Pacers (from Cavs) | James Nnaji | C – Barcelona (Nigeria) – HT: 6-10 – WT: NA – WING: 7-7 – Int.04 – A stud young center with all the physical tools, good length and quick off his feet. I doubt NBA teams will let him get out of the 1st round. Top International | Jalen Duren |
| 27 | Hornets (from Nuggets) | Jett Howard | SF – Michigan – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – Fr – Juwan’s son Jett is one of the best shooters in the draft but struggles on the defensive end. | Mike Miller lite |
| 28 | Jazz (from 76ers) | Dariq Whitehead | SF – Duke – HT: 6-5 – WT: 220 – WING: 6-9 – Fr- Dariq is a 5-star talent but a second foot surgery will hurt his draft stock. Hopefully he can get back to full health and regain his form. McDonald’s Game MVP | Allen Crabbe |
| 29 | Nuggets (from Celtics) | Ben Sheppard | SG – Belmont – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Sr. – A solid two-way player who defends and shoots the rock. Has been one of the break-out stars of the pre-draft process. | Alec Burks |
| 30 | Clippers (from Bucks) | Brice Sensabaugh | SF – Ohio State – HT: 6-6 – WT: 235 – WING: NA – Fr – A burly and powerful wing with an advanced offensive game. A big time shot-maker but slow-footed on defense. Questions about his knees could cause him to slide. | T.J. Warren, Bonzi Wells |
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Key Dates
- 5/16/23 – NBA Draft Lottery
- 5/15 to 5/21/23 – NBA Draft Combine
- 5/31/23 – NCAA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
- 6/12/23 – NBA Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET)
- 6/22/23 – 2023 NBA Draft
2023 NBA Draft Trades
- Blazers get Knicks 1st, lottery protected (Josh Hart trade)
- Hornets get Nuggets 1st, top 14 protected (via Knicks)
- Jazz get Timberwolves 1st, unprotected (Gobert trade)
- Magic get Bulls 1st (Nikola Vucevic trade)
- Nets gets Suns 1st (KD trade)
- Nuggets get Celtics (via Pacers) 1st, top 12 protected (Brogdon trade)
- Pacers get Cavs 1st, lottery protected
- Clippers get Bucks 1st
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