For San Antonio, this. Liddell is a win-now pick. At the time of writing, the Detroit Pistons are tied for the second-worst record in the league with the San Antonio Spurs, 1.5 games ahead . 1. 5 overall on June 23. The Wolves would also likely have to throw in future draft capital to make this work from the Spurs perspective. Portland Trail Blazers: Ron Harper Jr. (Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Wing, Senior, 6-6), 58. Theyre NBA players, one scout told For The Win. 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. Rupert appears capable of doing those things. SKYCITY New Zealand Breakers: Wing, International, 6-9. Michigan Arkansas Arkansas / 210 lbs. Williams is now a projected top-20 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and if you told me he heard his name called in the lottery, I also wouldnt be surprised. 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. Given their shaky interior situation without Dont'a Hightower and also moving on from Kyle Van Noy, the Patriots can plug Lloyd in to become an immediate impact playmaker and leader for Bill Belichick's defense. All 262 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft will soon become an official reality. While he didnt look ready for pro minutes during recent 5-on-5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine, Im still a believer in Millers long-term potential because he has so many interesting development pathways. The San Antonio Spurs will host Jake LaRavia for a pre-draft workout, per source. Expect them to complete the late pivot to this rising versatile hybrid stud. Aside from needing a steadfast go-to scorer, San Antonios most glaring hole on their roster is a lack of talent at both forward positions. Fr Hes not a shooter or passer but hes an elite finisher at the rim. Aging Ryan Jensen is back for Tom Brady but the team also lost Ali Marpet to retirement and Alex Cappa for free agency at guard. Until then, it's anybody's best guess how this year's selections will unfold, starting with . Dont mess with Jeremy Sochan on or off the court. 6'6" Portland Trail Blazers Walker Kessler. 6'5" For San Antonio, this years iteration of the NBA Draft is going to be key for the team to retool and earn a playoff spot after a three-season hiatus. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Fr / 213 lbs. Plus, mocks can serve as a good introduction to the next generation of future pros. He's a natural scorer who is averaging 19.0 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 44.4% from 3-point range on 7.1 attempts per contest. Soph The suddenly hot San Antonio Spurs take on fellow tanking Texas team. The first to ask the question in the team meetings. He's a 6-10 big with a jumper that has improved in two years at Dayton. San Antonio also has a few veterans who dont necessarily fit into the teams long-term future. 6'2" The second camp, he was going to be first in line to make sure everybody knew, saw the way the drill was supposed to go. Washington Wizards: Jean Montero (Elite: Guard, Overtime, 6-2), 55. His 3-point percentage being above 40% suggests he'll be a reliable shooter at the next level. / 235 lbs. He gets the edge at the position barely over Ickey Ekwonu and Charles Cross. It's been assumed for many months now that the first two picks of the 2023 NBA Draft will be French sensation Victor Wembanyama and G-League Ignite star Scoot Henderson. Imagine having twins and both of them developing into NBA Draft lottery picks. Everything that's happened since then suggests the former NBA players were closer to right than wrong. Ivey is a great fit. They have a big void at the other tackle and Neal can flip a massive weakness into a big strength. The Chiefs could use some help in the middle between Nick Bolton and Willie Gay and very much like Lloyd in a smaller, more compact package, Dean is a rangy playmaker who does everything well required of the position, including fly over the field and inspire with his leadership. Fr The Titans must develop some depth and starting potential around center Ben Jones and with Johnson and Smith off the board, Green is a great value pick given his strength and nastiness needed for their downhill running game. New Orleans Pelicans: JD Davison (Alabama Crimson Tide: Guard, Freshman, 6-3), 53. For the Spurs, its going to be all about figuring out a vision. Wing-shooting has never been more important in the NBA than it is right now. He's the second-best college player on a legitimate national-title contender who is shooting above 40% from 3-point range and is versatile and strong enough to defend guards and centers. Lets take a first look at how the 2022 NBA Draft could shake out for Silver and Black. While hes already 21 years old, Williams is a definite late bloomer. This means San Antonio would be picking for Phoenix at nine. / 198 lbs. 6'10" He can be what Peterson was earlier in his career coming out of LSU for the Cardinals as a natural highly competitive ballhawk with an excellent overall coverage profile. 6'9" Devin Vassell, Patrick Williams, and Scottie Barnes all went top 12. Duke South Carolina Its not hard to see the pitch for Smith, who is 6-foot-10 and 18 years old but already has shown legitimate potential as a shot creator. He has great hands and dunks everything (he led the nation in dunks, in fact). G League Ignite I caught up with Ryan Rollins, one of the top mid-major prospects in the 2022 NBA draft. In this scenario, we suggest that the Spurs move off Johnson for multiple assets. There is a lot to like when it comes to Christian Koloko, and he would be a fantastic selection late in the first round. NC State I can defend. Spurs are on the clock at 9, 20, 25, and 38. The 2022 NBA Finals are over, which means the 2022 NBA Draft is coming up. The 2022 Finals MVP and four-time champion annually anchors the points, threes and free throw percentage categories in fantasy basketball. And he was a great teammate. When it comes to glue guys and all-around connectors, Arizonas Dalen Terry may be the best we have in this class. The Thunder have playmakers and passers. 21 overall) in the 2020 NBA Draft. Memphis Grizzlies: Tevin Brown (Murray State Racers: Guard, Senior, 6-5), 48. Multiple former NBA players told me Howard was the best NBA prospect at last year's Iverson Classic even though he was ranked outside of the top 40 of the Class of 2022. Several prospects used the NBA Draft Combine to improve their draft stock. Auburn forward Jabari Smith takes a shot against Vanderbilt forward. He has a well-rounded game with very few obvious weaknesses. Ohio State Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He was also a standout on the AAU circuit for the PSA Cardinals, one of the top programs in NYC. As a change-of-pace ball-handler with good size and defensive upside, there is so much to like about Daniels potential fit in New Orleans. 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. Based on current standings and draft lottery odds, the Houston Rockets would be guaranteed a top-five overall selection in the upcoming 2023 NBA draft. Fr Sochan and Koloko are two prospects that can carve out a role for themselves quickly, but they also have significant upside as prospects. / 195 lbs. Las Vegas Raiders. Beekman can play either backcourt spot and also guard his position. This is the dream scenario for the Pistons. Golden State Warriors: Julian Champagnie (St. Johns Red Storm: Wing, Junior, 6-7), 56. Keegan Murray would be a bad pick but these are the Kings, after all, so maybe he goes here. The 19-year-old out of Arizona has a chance of developing into a high volume scorer. 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. Fr 6'9" Jr As it is, he's a lesser prospect but still worthy of a first-round prick because he's an instant-offense scorer and ever-improving passer who projects as a rotation player as long as he shows he's not too much of a defensive liability. He has a high ceiling and fits the roster reasonably well. The Pacers could use a backcourt defender. As the Pacers look to rebuild after trading away Domantas Sabonis, they can add a valuable contributor to their rotation by selecting Murray. San Antonio Spurs Bennedict Mathurin. So do you want to know what he does at the beginning of the workout? NFL Mock Draft 2022 - Round 1. With his wingspan and vertical pop, any teams that thought they could get him as a second-round sleeper are now out of luck. As a promising off-the-dribble creator that could pay off in a big way with G League seasoning, Blake Wesley could be the swing factor for this class. Nonetheless, with a haul like this, the San Antonio Spurs would simultaneously conquer numerous flaws on their roster while aiming for upside on three of their four picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. Nine. It must also be noted that this deal cant be made until the start of free agency. 6'7" Unknown in 2022, Alcaraz returns to Rio Open as a . Houston Rockets Patrick Baldwin Jr. Another Williams for the Spurs this time Jalen Williams out of Santa Clara. Michigan State Spartans: Wing, Freshman, 6-6. If hes here, I cant imagine the Hawks pass on him. Howard has been skyrocketing on draft boards since the start of the 2022-'23 season and it's understandable as he stands at 6-foot-8. Still, the 6-9 18-year-old is immensely talented and worthy of being picked in the lottery. The longer the season goes on, the more we hear that Smith is the consensus number one pick in the eyes of NBA scouts. The 20-year-old Wake Forest star is a 6-foot-8 combo forward who averaged 14.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Toronto Raptors: Peyton Watson (UCLA Bruins: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 34. Analysis: Falcons fans should be familiar with their pass-rushing woes from 2022 just 21 sacks, second worst in the league but they might not know much about McDonald. Williams has a larger standing reach than NBA centers like Rudy Gobert and Mo Bamba. The 2022 San Antonio Spurs draft includes a whopping three first-round picks after general manager R.C. The San Antonio Spurs would be a perfect landing spot for the 19-year-old. 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. Gambling problem? pic.twitter.com/jr3UKtpmKL, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) June 8, 2022, Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Wing, Junior, 6-8. Wed love the team to use one of these selections on a G-League player such as Marjon Beauchamp or Jaden Hardy. By selecting Sochan, Koloko, and LaRavia, the Spurs would get immediate help in the frontcourt from day one. Minnesota Timberwolves Kendall Brown. But Michigan States Max Christie, who was the fastest sprinter at the combine, has shown some promise. Wesley, who only recently turned 19 years old, still needs to improve his efficiency. Auburn's Jabari Smith, Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren and Duke's Paolo Banchero are expected go 1-2-3 . LaRavia is the type of player who would do well in San Antonios development system. 19. Many talent evaluators would be willing to take the gamble on the prospect, even though he didnt play a minute of college basketball. Perhaps, a contending team such as the Minnesota Timberwolves would come calling. The Giants need a young alpha playmaker on the back end of their defense and Schoen has given serious consideration to move the hefty contract of James Bradberry before or during the draft. 2024 Mock NBA Draft: Could Bronny James Go To The Spurs? Here is the 2022 NBA Mock Draft June 18. 6'4" 54 on Feldman's Freaks List thanks to his over 40-inch vert, 11-foot broad, and sub-4.35 40-yard dash. 10 to 16. The general consensus of the 2022 class revolves around a clear top four, with Duke's Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, Auburn's Jabari Smith, and Purdue's Jaden Ivey taking center stage. We covered the entire first round and evaluated the Top 10 picks further, discussing their potential landing spots and fits with the respective organization. This 6-7 guard is one of the two Thompson twins expected to go in the top 10 of this draft. Portland Trail Blazers Dyson Daniels. Branham is an Ohio native whod give the Cavs a talented scoring option. Its questionable if he can defend out on the perimeter, though. Duke Im good in the pick and roll and Im good off the ball, coming off down screens and catch and shoots. Fr Gardner can give them that kind of juice as he's settled into to be a safer pick that Derek Stingley Jr. with more athletic upside and more reliable size. 6'7" Soph Duren has a massive physical profile, and at a certain point, itll be hard to pass on him. That would lead them into tapping into Cross, a replacement for left tackle Duane Brown before a drop-off in outside pass protectors. Orlando Magic: Jabari Smith, PF, Auburn, Fr. 06/18/22 By Joe DiTullio. 36. The Chiefs added JuJu Smith-Schuster and Valdes-Scantling after trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins but they also lost Byron Pringle and Demarcus Robinson in free agency and the jury's out on Mecole Hardman beyond return duties. When youre a 7-footer who can shoot, and Butler can, youre going to get some love in the first round. A random Wednesday night in the NBA had some remarkably efficient performances, Open Thread: Spurs Reppin in All-Stars throughout history. Sam Presti swings for the fences with another project with hypothetical star potential. He was only 6-foot-3 when he enrolled at Santa Clara and was expected to play point guard. NFL Draft will soon become an official reality. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Guard, Freshman, 6-5. Villanova Phillips III has "a ton of confidence as a smaller-sized outside cornerback," PFF's Trevor Sikkema . , FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/UUTLEu3NwK@keegan3murray | @IowaHoops pic.twitter.com/4KadZ0WxbU, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) June 7, 2022. Yeah, thats someone the Spurs are going to absolutely fall in love with. 1st Round: 1. In a class that lacks quality floor generals, Nembhard provides that at a high level. The 6-7 guard is an interesting playmaker on the wing who has been the Razorbacks' best freshman in the absence of Smith making any notable impact. Wyatt's versatile explosiveness would be ideal to be disruptive in Vance Joseph's front. 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 | Im long, athletic. Butler, however, finished in the 90th percentile on catch-and-shoot jump shots, per Synergy. . Based on his insane athleticism and ability to just destroy the basket, Id be surprised if he went any lower than No. 1. I think the biggest surprise of the draft will be how high Florida States John Butler hears his name called. But the 6-6 wing has been tremendous since enrolling at Ohio State, where's averaging more than 17 points and shooting better than 47% from the field. Golden State Warriors MarJon Beauchamp. I think big man Jalen Duren will start getting looks as early as No. Acquiring the 19th pick and a potential stud in that of power forward Jarred Vanderbilt would be seen as a coup for San Antonio. 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. Buford made a couple NBA trade deadline deals back in February. Any lead guard who can create scoring opportunities off the bounce, guard his position and make perimeter jumpers is an obvious NBA prospect. 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. 20-year-old forward Jake LaRavia is one of my favorite do-it-all prospects in this draft class, an ideal modern-day four. There are plenty of opportunities to evaluate footage of Sharpe, including his time competing on the AAU circuit. Christian Koloko would immediately become San Antonios best athlete at the five and provide a lob target out of the pick-and-roll that could benefit Dejounte Murray and Tre Jones. All Rights Reserved. 1 overall on down. Remember when the Celtics said they would have selected Jayson Tatum at No. / 232 lbs. Until then, it's anybody's best guess how this year's selections will unfold, starting with the Jaguars on the clock at No. Dillon Brooks, Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, Xavier Tillman, etc.) Golden State Warriors: Orlando Robinson (Fresno State Bulldogs: Big, Junior, 7-0), 52. Tennessee star Jalin Hyatt projects as a late first-round pick at wide receiver in the NFL Draft. One guy who I think best fits that description in this class is Ohio State forward EJ Liddell. Last month, we wrote a long feature on Canadas Leonard Miller, which you can read here. Terquavion Smith, Harrison Ingram, Julian Strawther, Kevin McCullar, Drew Timme, etc.) 2022 NBA mock draft: No clear-cut No. 6'8" 21 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. 20.) The 2022 NBA Draft is set to take place on Thursday, June 23rd, and the Orlando Magic will be kicking things off with the No. His bounciness will give him an edge on both ends of the floor, but there may be a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none with Liddell. Could the San Antonio Spurs target Mark Williams in the draft? I expect Baldwins stock to climb as teams go back and watch his pre-college tape. The @toledo_mbb star is one of the players I'm most excited to watch at the NBA draft combine in Chicago. 4 overall. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 21) Denver Nuggets: Jalen Williams- Wing Santa Clara The Santa Clara product has been a massive draft riser over the. While comparisons to Ja Morant are a bit unfair, because Morant is a far better playmaker, Purdues Jaden Ivey is the best backcourt prospect in this class by a wide margin. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK, Florida State Seminoles: Big, Freshman, 7-1. This makes great sense as the follow-up high first-rounder to quarterback Zach Wilson. 2022 Draft Key Dates April 13-16 - The 2022 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament April 24 - Early entry deadline May 17 - NBA Draft Lottery! 2022 NBA Mock Draft 6.5: Predicting all 58 picks, now that the official order is set Share this article 6.4k shares Coley Cleary / USA TODAY SMG Bryan Kalbrosky follow May 17, 2022 8:30. The Ravens are in a decent position to take the best defensive player available for their needs vs. an offensive lineman. He nailed it.. NBA Draft; Odds; NCAA WBK . He's a 6-9 wing who is averaging nearly 20 points per game, and shooting above 44% from 3-point range on more than seven attempts per game for an Alabama team that's running through the SEC and a realistic contender to win the national championship. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. Jeremy Sochan is not be messed with, both on the court and social media. Im somebody that loves to win. Pepperdine Much like it was with Maxey, this would be a gamble on Wesleys development once in their system. Thats where the Spurs and their combination of veteran players and draft picks could come into play. So keep that in mind and dive into a list of what I believe are the 30 best prospects who could be eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft. 7. He signed with the Sacramento Kings early Friday, a few hours after the NBA Draft ended, according to ESPN . AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. 17. Wallace's back issues this season have caused a concern, if only because they're unusual for a player his age. With the selection order firmly in place, the sports media has been publishing its respective mock drafts including College Sports Wire's Patrick Conn who released his sixth edition of . 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. It helps to get some players off rhythm. Whitmore is similar to Walker in the sense that he just doesn't look like a typical teenager. With Jalen Williams, the Spurs roll the dice and hope that theyve discovered a playmaking wing. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. They had the worst 3-point percentage in the NBA in 2021-22, and Smith would immediately help their spacing concerns next season. Beauchamp is a readymade role player who could earn minutes early in his career. Williams, however, had an other-worldly performance at the NBA Draft Combine. Johnson has gone from having great appeal as a freaky pass rusher to showing a complete game for the outside. Jr Accuracy: 18.03% 78th Place. Davis reportedly met with the Spurs for a pre-draft workout, and if he is available when San Antonio is on the clock, its a marriage that would make a lot of sense. With Zion Williamson back in the equation, the Pelicans need as many shooters as possible. In Mathurin, they add someone. Another player who helped himself during 5-on-5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine was Ryan Rollins. If I have to grab ten rebounds per game and shoot two shots, Ill do that. / 195 lbs. 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. Williams is 6-foot-6 with a seven-foot wingspan. 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.