Sacramento Kings: Kendall Brown (Baylor, SF, Freshman), 38. While there may be questions about how limited athleticism affects him at the NBA level, hes flashed the type of shooting range and face-up ability teams covet in centers. Miami Heat: Dyson Daniels (G League Ignite, PG/SG, 2003), 27. https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-aggregate-nba-mock-draft-potential-rockets-picks-entering-march/, Draft lottery odds, if Rockets finish with worst record, 2023 NBA mock draft roundup: Potential Houston Rockets picks at All-Star break, Victor Wembanyama not opposed to Rockets or any other team in 2023 NBA draft, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta: Pray for Victor, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, 2. Thanks for signing up. Based on the current draft picture, whichever team picks third might not have much to think about other than listening to trade offers. Sharpe led the EYLB circuit in scoring with a tantalizing mix of shot-making skill and bounce at the rim, which also happens to be a favorable combination for draft workouts. Portland Trail Blazers (via Grizzlies):Trevion Williams (Purdue, PF/C, Senior), 60. There are a lot of guys who look the part but dont necessarily act the part. His 5.0 assists per game have also been noteworthy and highlight real combo-guard playmaking ability. Baldwin has scouts nervous about his brutally inefficient season, historically low vertical numbers and seemingly casual approach. His lack of creation, wiggle and explosion is evident, but he just turned 19 in January, and NBA teams should still see value in a 6'8" shooter with defensive tools for guarding wings and forwards. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. Improved creation/shot-making skills and numbers are fueling Johnny Davis' rise up draft boards, but the struggling Sacramento Kings could put extra stock into the impact he's had on winning. Wembanyama seemingly has no weakness in his game. Atlanta Hawks:Jett Howard (Michigan, SG/SF, Freshman). And with an 80 wingspan, difficult finishing angles become easy, drop-in baskets. With recent jumbo-playmaking prospects like Scottie Barnes, Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Franz Wagner going top-10, history says Blacks archetype will be valued. Scouts are hoping for a chance to evaluate Shaedon Sharpe, who was recently deemed eligible for the draft after enrolling early at Kentucky and spending the last few months just practicing. Atlanta Hawks: Caleb Houstan (Michigan, SF, Freshman), 45. Denver Nuggets (via Thunder): Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman). Come June, his sales pitch to scouts will presumably lead with highlight film from last week's 33-point, nine-rebound, six-assist game against the Pirates. Now he'll just be hoping to hear his name called, though his defensive talent seems undeniable. He just returned to Megas lineup after being out a month. Detroit Pistons: Victor Wembanyama (Mets 92, PF/C, 2004). And then there is the Sacramento Kings' No. Almost every scenario has Banchero available to the Houston Rockets at No. The fact that he could be used in so many different wayseither at point guard or off the ball as a wing or forwardallows teams to not have to worry about fit. Ausar Thompsonwas the No. The Atlanta Hawks have been mentioned as a team looking to move up, so that's a trade partner to monitor. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Nuggets): Michael Foster Jr. (G League Ignite, PF, 2003), 51. Kansas Jalen Wilson has been one of the best CBB scorers this year. 36. Sacramento Kings:Eric Gaines (UAB, PG, Freshman). 1. In the next tier, Daniels has become the desirable star role player with a high floor that suggests a team can't go wrong. 1 overall pick like there was this season with Cade Cunningham. Duren worked out for the Portland Trail Blazers, who seem like a best-case outcome for the projected first true center taken. Jonathan. Minnesota Timberwolves: Wendell Moore Jr. (Duke, SG/SF, Junior), 20. Scoot Hendersonremains the unanimous No. Prkacin had some real first-round momentum before withdrawing late in the 2021 NBA Draft process. Denver Nuggets (via Thunder):Jordan Walsh (Arkansas, SF, Freshman). Philadelphia 76ers:Tyrese Proctor (Duke, PG/SG, Freshman). The nation's leader in true shooting percentage and box plus-minus, Holmgren would likely be the clear No. Brandon Millerwas the No. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): David Roddy (Colorado State, PF, Junior), 40. Jarace Walker enters the Top 10. A team should find his combination of strength, effective scoring against pros and age worthy of a draft pick. Boston Celtics: Dereon Seabron (North Carolina State, SF, Sophomore), 56. 58. The second-leading freshman scorer at 17.5 points, Mintz should creep his way onto NBA radars with his ball-handling and off-the-dribble footwork for creation, mid-range shot-making, secondary playmaking, rim pressure and defensive energy. Houston Rockets (via Nets):Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), 18. Scouts are still waiting for the debut of Nick Smith (knee), wholl return to a favorable role that should help showcase his skill level and combo versatility. New Orleans Pelicans (via Lakers):Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky, SG, Freshman), 9. Chicago Bulls: Ismael Kamagate (Paris Basketball, C, 2001), 28. Orlando Magic: Jabari Smith (Auburn, PF, Freshman), 2. 47. Orlando Magic (via Pacers): Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee, PF, Freshman), 36. From contenders gone awry to up-and-comers not quite heading up, here's a look at some teams that have not panned out. Denver Nuggets: Christian Braun (Kansas, SG/SF, Junior). There has been enough evidence over the years of dangerous shot-making. This past week, they've seen the best and worst from the 19-year-old, who followed an 0-of-11 dud against the Long Island Nets with a 31-point, nine-assist game versus the Capital City Go-Go. He originally felt like a prospect for whom teams would want to trade down. They are still in guess mode trying to . 3 pick. Houston Rockets (via Nets): Jean Montero (Overtime Elite, PG, 2003), 23. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Suns): Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman). Even in November, it seems like there isnt much left for Victor Wembanyama to prove. Teams will buy Bennedict Mathurin's fluid shooting stroke instead of nitpicking at percentages. The Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards and New York Knicks have been mentioned as interested parties. 14. 51. Hes got a chance to be really good. Charlotte Hornets: Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite, PG/SG, 2003). If Smiths first four games are an indication of whats to come this season, the decision to pass on 2022 first-round interest should pay off. Sacramento Kings (via Bulls): Dominick Barlow (Overtime Elite, PF, 2003), 50. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publications mock draft, he received 60 points. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Wizards): Ryan Rollins (Toledo, PG/SG, Sophomore), 41. The team with the worst record cannot fall below No. Phoenix Suns:Juan Nunez (Ratiopharm Ulm, PG, 2004). Atlanta Hawks: Hugo Besson (New Zealand Breakers, SG, 2001), 44. New Orleans Pelicans (via Jazz):Hugo Besson (New Zealand Breakers, SG, 2001), 53. (coverage begins at 7:30) 2022 Traded Draft Picks Utah Jazz:Jalen Wilson (Kansas, SF, Junior). 13. But at this point, with interest in Williams high and widespread, he is well regarded enough for a team to justify selecting him in the teens. Detroit Pistons (via Blazers): Christian Koloko (Arizona, C, Junior), 37. The drafts projected young prospect, GG Jackson has been productive early for South Carolina, averaging 16.2 points and 8.0 rebounds with seven threes in five games.Shooting, athletic finishes and energy plays have been behind Jacksons scoring. For the Magic, Smith's shooting and defense can give him an edge over Paolo Banchero. Scouts sound hopeful that he'll return to school, especially if Juzang and Jaime Jaquez Jr. both declare for the draft. 18. But his physicality as a scorer and improving shot-making and passing should help him secure plenty of second-round interest. 3, where they'll take any of the freshmen power forwardsmost likely Banchero. Marjon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2001), Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003), Alondes Williams (Wake Forest, PG/SG, Senior). Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers): Jalen Duren (Memphis, C, Freshman), 13. Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga, PF/C, Freshman), 3. Johnny Davis (Wisconsin), Jeremy Sochan (Baylor), Harrison Ingram (Stanford), EJ Liddell (Ohio State), Wendell Moore (Duke), Blake Wesley (Notre Dame), and Walker Kessler (Auburn) have improved. Though the Magic are believed to be considering Holmgren and Banchero, Smith remains the favorite. Agbaji has made an incredible 64 threes in only 20 games (46.4 percent), and he's managed to average 20.9 points despite converting one isolation basket all season. Sign up for the Rockets Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 33. Nembhard is also a candidate to be one of the last players taken in the 20s. 29-ranked offense. That could also mean nothing. Detroit Pistons (via Nets): Trevion Williams (Purdue, C, Senior), 54. After a 29-point game against Seton Hall and 30 points against Omaha, a Murray breakout appears on. Please check your email for a confirmation. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. He looks like an easy NBA fit anywhere as a combo capable of making a big impact on relatively low usage. He'll likely fill gyms with unfamiliar, high-ranking executives during his pro days. 4 pick. Los Angeles Clippers: Jean Montero (Overtime Elite, PG, 2003), 44. Orlando Magic: Andrew Nembhard (Gonzaga, PG, Senior), 33. There won't be a consensus No. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. https://t.co/5WM1WCdmxt, Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 23, 2023. Orlando Magic: Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas, PG/SG, Freshman). He has sleeper potential after measuring 6'7" in shoes and shooting over 38.0 percent from three in consecutive years overseas. Backed by state-wide legalization and raising awareness, the multi-billion dollar U.S. Sports Betting industry, is poised for a huge jump in the coming years. Jackson-Davis has been dominant early (20.8 points, 75.6 percent FG), just not with any new skills. His speed and quickness testing results in Chicago were underwhelming. Portland Trail Blazers: Christian Koloko (Arizona, C, Junior), 37. The top of the 2022 NBA draft is looking stronger by the month. While Dariq Whitehead has struggled to make shots in limited action returning to Dukes lineup, weve still the dribble-jumper game and spot-up shooting and that point to three-level scoring potential. Washington Wizards: Johnny Davis (Wisconsin, SG, Sophomore), 11. Toronto Raptors (via Pistons):Bryce McGowens (Nebraska, SG, Freshman), 34. That's still whom NBA staffers would bet their money on at No. He's becoming an intriguing sleeper to track given his clear predraft rise, unique game and statistical profile. Our updated 2023 NBA mock draft lands Houston a big man to team up with the likes of Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. 2. Scouts wouldn't mind if he attempted more threes, but he's been tough on long twos (16-of-32), a dangerous pull-up threat (40 makes) and accurate from the line (78.2 percent). 4 pick in three other mock drafts polled. Intriguing last year as a 610 play-finisher, switchable defender and improving shooter, Hawkins is currently 7-of-17 from three, averaging a combined 3.0 steals and blocks. Anyone we talked to at the combine sounded baffled by Watson's decision to skip scrimmages. He may be in jeopardy of sliding deep into the second round otherwise. "Pray for Victor" (Wembanyama), some might say. 1 pick. Illinois Coleman Hawkins could be an early target in the 2nd round. 57. He's still the nation's fifth-leading scorer while averaging a combined 3.5 steals and blocks. Meanwhile, hes making 1.5 threes per game and swatting11.1 percentof opponents shots. New Orleans Pelicans:Max Christie (Michigan State, SG/SF, Freshman), 42. Though Walsh doesnt have a high-usage creation or scoring workload, scouts will admire his ability to impact games from a supporting role by making open shots, play-finishing, passing and defending multiple positions. Depending on how the next month goes, he may be better suited to return to school and shoot for the 2023 lottery. Banchero isn't as convincing of a three-pointer shooter or defender as Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren, but his combination of 6'10", 250-pound size, self-creation and shot-making skill points to star-caliber scoring potential. He doesnt have the most believable three-point stroke, but between his 66 size, scoring versatility, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals, Council has enough working for him for scouts to start taking him seriously. Cleveland Cavaliers: Ochai Agbaji (Kansas, SG/SF, Senior). 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