They would be thrilled, if they don't trade down, to have Stingley still available with the Gardner rise. I just try to execute that as well.. Willis offers the most upside with his big arm and athleticism and the Panthers are in position to wait with Darnold serving as a bridge for Ben McAdoo and Matt Rhule. . The guard has been potent to start the year while averaging. / 195 lbs. 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 | Heading into the lottery, there was about a 50% chance that the Spurs would pick ninth so this outcome is far from a surprise. The player who has improved his NBA draft stock the most of late is G League Ignite wing MarJon Beauchamp. 1. Head coach Tom Thibodeau loves tough players and they dont come much tougher than Davis. 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. / 195 lbs. It also adds the likes of Jakob Poeltl, Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott to make the salaries work. / 210 lbs. Iowa 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. If Ivey is off the board, this selection would be a lot more difficult. Duke France He has a well-rounded game with very few obvious weaknesses. 1 overall even though they got him with the third pick? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The Spurs may be tempted to add talented size in Jalen Duren or Jeremy Sochan but, at the end of the day, I think itd be too difficult to pass on Mathurin. They need a finisher. Week 15 is now officially in the books, which means it's time for another NFL mock draft. Hes proven to be among the most-talented young centers in the NBA and is going to be a franchise cornerstone for another team if the Phoenix Suns dont re-sign the center. He has legitimate shooting versatility he had an efficient dribble jumper and shot well using off-ball screens. 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. The Spurs roster isnt necessarily balanced at this point. 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. / 235 lbs. The Rockets could use a high ceiling shooter like Baldwin. Washington Wizards: Jean Montero (Elite: Guard, Overtime, 6-2), 55. 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. Sr 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. Spurs are on the clock at 9, 20, 25, and 38. Meanwhile, San Antonio finds that second star behind the aforementioned Murray to help expedite a rebuild. likely set to receive max contract offers, trading Derrick White to the Boston Celtics, 3 ideal Jaden Ivey landing spots in the 2022 NBA Draft, 1st round, 19th pick (from Minnesota): Marjon Beauchamp, G, G-League Ignite, 1st round, 20th pick: Nikola Jovic, F, Serbia, 1st round, 25th pick: J.D. They hit big-time on Rashawn Slater for starting left tackle and Smith, a late fast-rising powerful natural run blocker with great athletic upside, would be another smart choice. But, at least for now, I'm slotting Alabama standout Brandon Miller third in my updated 2023 NBA Mock Draft because the 6-foot-9 wing just checks a lot of boxes as it pertains to what works in the NBA. Another player who helped himself during 5-on-5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine was Ryan Rollins. The Spurs arent going to enter next season with four rookies so an old fashioned draft-and-stash makes sense if the Spurs end up using all three of their first round picks. I just want to make sure when he shoots, hes not shooting air balls. That would lead them into tapping into Cross, a replacement for left tackle Duane Brown before a drop-off in outside pass protectors. Indiana Pacers: Ismael Kamagate (Paris Basketball: Big, International, 6-11), 32. 17. As the 2022 NBA Draft grows closer, the rumors, trade talks and smoke screens are starting to heat up. Odds & lines subject to change. Many talent evaluators would be willing to take the gamble on the prospect, even though he didnt play a minute of college basketball. 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. Interesting fit for both. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Memphis Grizzlies: Tevin Brown (Murray State Racers: Guard, Senior, 6-5), 48. A total of 112 draft prospects withdrew from the 2022 NBA Draft on June 1 ahead of the early-entry deadline and on June 13, a handful of international prospects withdrew their names from. The Jaguars have been locked into taking the best defensive player available for a while and that won't change as they go after the cornerstone for their new-look defense under coordinator Mike Caldwell. Nine. Let's look at the way our mock sets up at this early stage, followed by the top storylines we expect to follow this class into 2022: Note: The projected 2022 draft order is based on 2021-22 NBA . Here is the 2022 NBA Mock Draft June 18. The Saints look like they're fine bridging at quarterback for another season with the combination of Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton after losing out on Deshaun Watson but they do need to replace left tackle Terron Armstead opposite Ryan Ramczyk. He was only 6-foot-3 when he enrolled at Santa Clara and was expected to play point guard. Williams is a 7-foot center out of Duke with a reported 7-foot-7 wingspan. In this hypothetical, San Antonio sends out the ninth pick as the centerpiece for Phoenix. Simply put, San Antonio needs to use one of these assets to either find a starter-caliber four or more draft capital. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Houston also has a surplus of draft picks over the next few years, and with his unique profile, I predict they take a home run swing here. He projects as a nice 3-and-D prospect. I project Curry's minutes and usage will remain in the. Im versatile and I know how to score from all over the court. 7 (CBS Sports). Portland Trail Blazers Dyson Daniels. Sensabaugh was only ranked as the 65th-best prospect in the Class of 2022, which suggests he was never supposed to be a one-and-done first-round pick. Virginia Toronto Raptors: Peyton Watson (UCLA Bruins: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 34. But if he stays in, he would be the youngest (and arguably most fascinating) prospect in this class. 36. Now, Mel Kiper has given us a new prospect to discuss in his latest mock draft Will McDonald IV. New Orleans Pelicans: Jaylin Williams (Arkansas Razorbacks: Big, Sophomore, 6-10), 42. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Washington gives the Wizards a ball-handler and passer. These two scenarios listed above gives San Antonio a capable starting five in Murray, Walker, Vassell, Vanderbilt and Ayton. San Antonio Spurs: Kennedy Chandler (Tennessee Volunteers: Guard, Freshman, 6-0), 39. The Eagles should be thrilled to catch a falling Hamilton for their secondary after addressing wide receiver earlier with London. LaRavia is the type of player who could help young stars develop by doing all the dirty work. Fr Hell get looks in the lottery, and while Im not quite there with him yet, I do think the Bulls would be a good fit as a plug-and-play option due to his rim pressure and shooting volume. Minnesota Timberwolves Kendall Brown. Williams, however, had an other-worldly performance at the NBA Draft Combine. Last month, we wrote a long feature on Canadas Leonard Miller, which you can read here. Wesley, who only recently turned 19 years old, still needs to improve his efficiency. Villanova Ive got a first-round grade on Rollins, and think he has helped himself in the pre-draft process. The Packers can explore a speed demon such as Jahan Dotson to help replace Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, but ultimately, they can opt to go for an Adams-like frame to help Aaron Rodgers. That remains true. Hes not a quick twitch-athlete and struggles to explode in traffic, which are flaws that could potentially dampen his draft stock. Im good in the pick and roll and Im good off the ball, coming off down screens and catch and shoots. Miller is a wing with tremendous size who has shown he can play on or off the ball. The Pistons were reportedly wowed by the stellar workout from Jalen Green last season, and I think theyll be similarly enamored with Sharpe this year. / 185 lbs. I can score from all three levels. Remember when the Celtics said they would have selected Jayson Tatum at No. NC State 2 corner Levi Wallace in free agency and No. " Pray for Victor " (Wembanyama), some might say. The @toledo_mbb star is one of the players I'm most excited to watch at the NBA draft combine in Chicago. The first to ask the question in the team meetings. 1 pick slated to hit restricted free agency, theres rumors that the Spurs have interest in him. Note: The 2022 draft will only have 58 picks after the Bucks and Heat were stripped of their. / 205 lbs. A random Wednesday night in the NBA had some remarkably efficient performances, Open Thread: Spurs Reppin in All-Stars throughout history. Soph Recent history indicates that every season, at . Acquiring the 19th pick and a potential stud in that of power forward Jarred Vanderbilt would be seen as a coup for San Antonio. Until then, it's anybody's best guess how this year's selections will unfold, starting with the Jaguars on the clock at No. But the 6-2 lead guard has been mostly terrific since returning and looks like a wonderful consolation prize for whatever franchise finishes second in the lottery. The Ravens are in a decent position to take the best defensive player available for their needs vs. an offensive lineman. (Draft order is from Tankathon as of Feb. (Photo via Twitter). Our @BryanKalbrosky recently spoke with the 6-foot-11, left-handed ball handler to discuss his role at the next level.https://t.co/ZCF0gpdg4K pic.twitter.com/QqC9nnxNZz. Duke Terry is a long, lean defender with burgeoning offensive skills. Buford made a couple NBA trade deadline deals back in February. Sr Australias Dyson Daniels has done very well for himself during the pre-draft process thus far, and I think he could go as high as No. He was always, like the team would be quiet, he would be the one to say something. Lloyd is slipping a bit because of his position and how his skill set relates to Georgia's Nakobe Dean, also a strong second-half first-round prospect. I predict we will hear the same thing from the Rockets if they land Dukes Paolo Banchero. 6'2" I caught up with Keegan Murray, one of the top prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft. While San Antonios dreams of landing one of the top four players in this draft are now history, there should still be plenty of talent on the board when it comes time for the Spurs to make a selection in the lottery. Sacramento Kings: Wendell Moore (Duke Blue Devils: Wing, Junior, 6-5), 50. And he was a great teammate. Mega Soccerbet: Wing, International, 6-10. The Rockets dont have a true point guard, so he can step right in and be a go-to playmaking option. We are less than a month away from the 2022 NBA Draft, and our projections are finally starting to become more clear. Thats where youre going to get the most bang for your buck. There are plenty of opportunities to evaluate footage of Sharpe, including his time competing on the AAU circuit. 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. Wyatt's versatile explosiveness would be ideal to be disruptive in Vance Joseph's front. He didnt have the most impressive freshman season.