Knicks trade for Jazz no.23 in exchange for no.27 and no.38. But most still believe he's a talented-enough combo guard who will be able to score in the NBA. Chicago Bulls - Killian Hayes, G, Ulm. Lewis is a skilled and versatile … 1 option; likely to be a 3-point specialist in the NBA who serves in 3-and-D role with limited star potential, Tough, physical and energetic big man who plays with an always-hot motor on both ends, Strong presence on the interior, especially as a rebounder and post scorer, Affects shots around the rim with his impeccable timing, smarts, and 7-foot-4 wingspan, More traditional, old-school big in college despite flashes of shooting touch; took just 20 3s in college and made 25%, Committed nearly three times as many turnovers (71) as assists (27); shaky decision-maker and passer, Wasn't asked often to defend on the perimeter at Washington, but likely will be asked to do so in the NBA -- where he'll likely struggle, Gifted three-level scorer with deep range and a smooth, quick release, Comfortable making shots in myriad ways, most impressively off the run and off screens; can adjust his body, square up and shoot with comfort and confidence, Good passer who can make basic reads, and can also rocket passes into tight windows; good anticipation and vision, the byproduct of his high feel and IQ, On smaller size as a lead guard not just at 6-2, but at a slight 160 pounds, Defensively still needs development: slight frame makes him an easy target, and he gets caught flat-footed playing off the ball in team construct, Crafty scorer around the rim who plays with smarts, and can manufacture shots for himself and for others, Improving shooter, especially from distance, Versatile backcourt player, with the skill set to play either guard spot, Struggles to create space off the dribble, Average ball-handling ability; can easily get cornered by top defenders and needs to sharpen his handles with both hands, Floor-spacing big man with range from the post to the perimeter, Stunningly agile for his height with the skills to match: can run the break, pass at a high level and create, Good length and can affect the defensive side of the floor with his defensive playmaking and size, Skinny as a rail: only listed at a bit over 200 pounds, small for a 6-foot-9 big let alone a 7-footer, Not a good finisher in traffic and easily pushed off his spot with contact, Fluid athlete but not explosive; doesn't have great burst or leaping ability, Efficient shooter and scorer who showed much-improved accuracy from 3-point range, Big, strong and athletic frame, which he uses to his advantage to shield defenders; finishes with strength around the rim. Cole Anthony's dedication to game, offensive skills could reap NBA reward. Since there’s no clear-cut top option, fit may be taken into … November 18, 2020 11:00 PM PST. He led all of college basketball in win shares last season. I've gone back and forth on whether the Warriors should, and will, select Anthony Edwards or James Wiseman — if they even execute this pick. Here is our 2021 NBA Mock Draft. Video clips have been added for all players. But this is a low-risk, high-reward gamble the Knicks could afford to bet on at a position they need to upgrade. OrlandoMagic.com scanned through various 2020 NBA Mock Drafts around the internet to find out who the consensus picks are at each slot. But his athleticism, productivity at Memphis, and ability to guard multiple positions are enough to make him worth any pick at this point in the draft. NBA MOCK DRAFTS: Older Mocks – 2018 – 2019 – 2020 – 2021 – 2022 – 2023 – 2024. Isaiah Stewart was perhaps the only bright spot in Washington's disappointing season. Boston comes back here after taking a combo guard with its lottery pick to add big, strong wing prospect Robert Woodard to the fold. But Devin Vassell is both a safe pick and an upside play, as he's one of the most talented 3-and-D wings in the draft but has potential to be much more, particularly as a creator on offense. If he develops offensively, the potential for stardom exists. That makes Theo Maledon a sensible option because he's a skilled primary ball-handler with plenty of room to grow. The NBA has turned into the wild west over the last 48 hours as teams around the league have shuffled their rosters at an alarming rate. Below is a breakdown of the most common mock draft … Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. NBA Mock Draft 2020: LaMelo Ball goes No. 5-Star Corner: Patrick Baldwin Jr. Interview, 2020 NBA Draft Results, Grades and Instant Analysis, The Elite 25 – The Top 25 Prospects in High School Basketball, 2020 NBA Draft Big Board, Mid November Edition, Celtics get the Grizzlies first round pick, top 6 protected, Celtics get Bucks pick via Suns, top 7 protected (Baynes trade), Grizzlies get Jazz first round pick, protected 1-7 and 15-30 (Conley trade), Hawks get Cavs pick, top 10 protected (becomes 2021 and 2022 2nds if not conveyed), Hawks get the Nets first round pick, lottery protected (Crabbe, Prince trade). With Cleveland using top 10 picks on guards in consecutive years, the Cavs go big here to add weapons around them. He'd be a total upside selection for Orlando. 2020 NBA Draft predictions including pick-by-pick analysis from CBS Sports NBA experts. So Leandro Bolmaro is an obvious possibility because he's already committed to playing in Barcelona next season. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. The 6-6 guard made 44.2% of his 3-point attempts last season at TCU. Pelicans get the Cavs pick, top 10 protected, Pelicans get Bucks pick via Pacers (Jrue trade, Brogdon trade), Nets get Sixers 1st round pick via Clippers, lottery protected, Rockets get Blazers pick (Robert Covington trade), Sixers get Thunder first round pick, via Orlando, top 20 protected, Thunder get Nuggets first round pick, top 10 protected, Thunder get Lakers pick (trade still pending) in exchange for Dennis Schroder. Jazz are picking here as part of a draft-day trade down with the Knicks. 3. 2: It seems like he may be the most likely big man to slip to this range because teams aren't necessarily prioritizing bigs in the 6-10 range. This pick still could be traded by the time it's all said and done, but if Minnesota stays put, Edwards is the sensible selection. If he develops a jumpshot, he could be special. Short and intermediate shooting needs work; shows great touch from deep but half court situations he struggled within 17 feet, Long, rangy defender with great instincts and anticipation, Solid spot-up shooter with range; career 41.7% 3-point shooter in two seasons at Florida State, Energy player who impacts the game on both ends with defense, rebounding and hustle, Still needs to improve as a shot creator and maker, particularly off the dribble, Needs to improve his handles; average dribbler but can be predictably right-hand dominant, making his bland offensive moves easy to defend, Needs to add muscle and size to his frame; didn't get to the line consistently at FSU and didn't have the size to challenge bigs as a driver and slasher, Shooting, shooting, shooting; elite scorer from any distance and from any situation, Capable defender with the benefit of good positional size, 3-and-D -type player with ability to develop into a more dynamic offensive player, Coming off foot injury that cut his season short at Vanderbilt, Needs to improve as a shot creator; has potential but creating separation is not his strength, Could be a defensive liability -- somewhat limited athletically and moves just OK laterally, Long, rangy wing with a huge 6-foot-8 frame and wingspan pushing 7-feet, Talented playmaker on both ends of the court with high IQ on offense and good instincts on defense in team concepts, Role-playing upside: makes smart reads, plays well off the ball and knows how to impact the game without needing touches, Talented-but-raw as an offensive weapon; shot 32.8% from 3 at FSU and struggled rated in the 32nd percentile as a spot-up shooter, an area he needs to improve significantly in, Has intriguing playmaking chops, but with the ball in his hands in college, he often struggled: he averaged 1.7 turnovers to 1.0 assists per game due to his loose handle and poor decision-making skills, Possesses ideal positional size and can switch between the 1 and the 2, with good handles and a nice burst to boot, Tons of untapped potential as a playmaker because of his dribbling ability and speed, which enables him to blow by defender, Gifted athlete with good leaping ability; the hope is that athleticism will translate to him improving in time on the defensive side of the ball, Struggled as a defensive presence in Australian's NBL, Inefficient as a scorer last season, achieving just a 45.9% mark in effective field goal %, Shooting mechanics need tweaked in order to improve his shot, Speedy guard who can pressure defenses with his attacking, downhill mentality, Because of his speed and elusiveness, can create shots for others and for himself, with an uncanny ability to create space. 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 … The Raptors have shown they don't shy away from guards who may lack picturesque measurables, so with Kyle Lowry nearing free agency and Fred VanVleet already there, it might be smart to hedge against potential outgoing players in the near future with someone of his ilk. Welcome to The Ringer’s 2020 NBA Draft Guide.Up until the big night on November 18, this will be the hub for all of your draft needs. 1: The fit next to Bradley Beal and John Wall as a lob-finisher makes a ton of sense, and he'd be an upgrade defensively from Thomas Bryant. Tyrese Maxey was inconsistent and mostly underwhelming in his one season at Kentucky. For now, I'll go with Wiseman, a physical specimen who also fills an obvious need. He's one of the best lead guards in this draft and has the playmaking talents to grow into a building block for the franchise. Take a look and see if your favourite team is projected to select a different player than before. His defensive impact as an on-ball defender would be an immediate jolt of lightning to the Mavs. Atlanta Hawks (from Brooklyn): Scottie Lewis, G/F, Florida, 6-5, Fr. Patrick Williams is one I'd watch as a potential top-10 sleeper. Knicks moved up to acquire this pick on draft day. No. ESPN's NBA draft experts offer a glimpse of the league's future stars, submitting a 2022 mock draft and identifying potential risers in the class. LaMelo Ball worked out for the Warriors in recent days and reportedly made a strong impression in front of key decision-makers. He's a rebounding machine who swats shots with regularity and has a smooth shooting touch that, in time, should be able to extend beyond the 3-point line with consistency. Oklahoma City needs point guard help with Chris Paul out the door. In no way does that mean it’s too early to give you our initial 2021 NBA mock draft. Houston now has a pick it didn't and Phoenix has the opportunity to go into a different direction with their selection. Terry needs time to physically mature, and he's fighting an uphill battle because of his 6-1 frame. Veteran, experienced wing who thrived in college in every possible situation from a role player to a No. Which is good, because Tyrese Maxey doesn't quite check that box. The 2020 NBA draft was held on November 18, 2020. 2020. 2. Author: 5. 2020 NBA Draft Complete Two Rounds. The Celtics need to upgrade in the middle — and Vernon Carey could become that in time. The Minnesota Timberwolves … It's possible he could go in the top five — but if he slips this far, the Wizards should enthusiasticly select him. 2020 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: Latest intel for all 60 picks. Mock Draft - 1st round - updated Dec. 8th. 2020 NBA mock draft: Final projections for all 30 first-round picks. Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, SG, Georgia. Draft year. His decision-making and overall smarts added to a contending Miami team would be a luxury worth splurging on to ensure there's no significant drop-off from first to second units behind Goran Dragic, who the Heat are likely to re-sign this offseason. 2021 NBA Mock Draft — 2022 NBA Mock Draft, Elite 25 High School Basketball Players — 2020 Top 70 Big Board. After LaMelo Ball, Hayes feels like the next best bet in the draft … It's hard to envision Golden State passing on him if he's available here. Bulldog who is capable of defending multiple positions, though best when he's using his strength to defend wings and power forwards. First-rounders aren't often spent on 22-year-old wings, but Bane should be a rare exception to that rule. The Rockets didn't have a pick at all in this draft until the transaction, so it's unclear which direction they'll go. ESPN's NBA draft experts offer a glimpse of the league's future stars, submitting a 2022 mock draft and identifying potential risers in the class. Houston will reportedly select here after acquiring the pick in a trade with the Trail Blazers just this week. follow October 22, 2020 7:00 am. As such, the mock draft was live until the actual draft is completed. We’ve already seen picks changing hands and Wednesday night’s draft could bring plenty more action. Fred VanVleet is an unrestricted free agent who could leave Toronto, which might make selecting a point guard a priority with the 29th pick. Although still raw, the Spurs' development staff could do wonders into grooming him to be great. Orlando is one of the teams Kira Lewis has worked out for in the lead-up to the draft. DRAFT YEAR: 2020 . After … New York Knicks: LaMelo Ball, PG, Illawarra Hawks 3. New Orleans needs to continue to add length, size and scoring threats around Zion Williamson, and Williams can play at small forward or power forward and really affect the game on both ends, especially as a defensive presence. With the 2020-21 NBA season now here, the focus is obviously going to be on the court. He struggled as a decision-maker and wasn't particularly effective as a shooter, - though he finished the season strong, Talented scorer and overall offensive weapon; knows how to commandeer an offense with great passing and excelled in college running pick-and-roll schemes, Dynamic pull-up scorer whose game as an offensive player should translate; can release 3s with quickness and can get into his shot with ease off the dribble, Despite smaller frame, Flynn is a talented and engaged defender, Struggles as a creator and true difference-maker as a lead guard; doesn't frequently get into the paint to make plays and struggles finishing around the rim, Has a small frame for NBA guard and lacks elite athletic pop, which could limit his upside to develop into a lead guard at the next level, Savvy, strong defender who smartly leverages his size to his advantage; capable of guarding bigs and switching onto wings on the perimeter, Good playmaker out of the short roller; high IQ passer who can make quick, smart reads, Efficient scorer in and around the paint whose range should in time reliably extend to the 3-point line, Made just 21 of 77 3-point attempts (27%) during three-year career at MSU, and 196 of 282 (69.5%) of free throw attempts; his smooth, fluid release suggests his shooting range should extend and improve, but those metrics aren't encouraging, Plays above his size, but at 6-foot-8, is physically undersized for his position; his lack of athletic explosiveness only exacerbates that concern against NBA athletes, Has potential to be able to attack closeouts, if handles improve can be an asset for him on offense, Good defensive player with 3-and-D potential, Limited offensive arsenal right now; needs to improve as a passer, playmaker and ball-handler, Knows how to play his role, but not a creator and may never be more than a role player who can shoot, slash and score playing mostly off the ball, Elite shooter who made 43% of his 3s in college; rated in 97th percentile last season as spot-up shooter, High IQ lead guard who makes smart passes, limits mistakes and can quarterback an offense, Engaged defender who consistently plays above physical limitations; plays with good anticipation and has always been good team defender, Physically limited: at 6-foot-1 is one of the smallest lead guards in this year's draft, and he's not the most explosive athlete, either, Overcomes lack of athletic pop with skill and feel, but can't blow by defenders because of his smaller frame and lack of top-end speed, Crafty post scorer with good shooting touch, Good footwork for a big man; can move his feet well and defends bigs at a high level, Uses his big body and frame well as a rebounder and imposing presence on the interior, Below-the-rim athlete; can finish around the rim well but not a dynamic or explosive player for his size, Shows signs of good playmaking ability, but displayed erratic decision-making with the ball in his hands at Duke. Onyeka Okongwu is a versatile frontcourt player who shot 61.6% from the field in his one season at USC. At this point in this mock draft, the best available is Michigan State’s Cassius Winston. Good defender on and off the ball. He shot 43.3% from 3-point range on 575 attempts in college and rated in the 91st percentile, according to Synergy, as a spot-up scorer last season. The Pelicans reportedly shopping Jrue Holiday could make taking a point guard a priority in the lottery. With James Harden’s future up in the air, selecting a young and talented combo guard like R.J. Hampton would make sense. Version 7 - Published: November 7, 2019, 4:38 pm. 1 to Timberwolves, James Wiseman selected No. The draft order is based on the odds to the win the 2020-21 NBA Championship. During the NBA draft, our DRAFTSIM model was used simulate a new mock from the point of each pick. He's a combo guard with nice handles who can play point guard or shooting guard and give them some needed depth in the backcourt. He was the team's lead facilitator at Iowa State while consistently shooting it at a high rate from 3-point range, especially in spot-up situations, making him an appealing off-ball option with Young or even an initiator on the second unit. A long, rangy and versatile guard, Tyrese Haliburton gives Atlanta a defensive playmaker who can fit with Trae Young in the backcourt and also pack a punch as an offensive weapon with or without him on the court. More traditional bigs don't quite have the same value they once did, but next to Nikola Jokic, Isaiah Stewart could still be plenty useful. And No. And, in my mind, that player is LaMelo Ball, the 6-7 point guard who sees things, and makes plays, in ways most prospects his age cannot. The Knicks need a guard, but if Tyrese Haliburton or Killian Hayes is off the board, they can't reach here. Next to newly acquired Chris Paul, Bey can be a dominant defender and killer spot-up 3-point shooter. But the 6-6 wing is a high-level athlete who definitely has the potential to develop into someone worthy of being selected in the 20s. 1. The second edition of this Mock Draft has plenty of movement in the first round, as well as a few new names entering the conversation. The 6-9 forward is a great playmaker who is widely regarded as this draft's best international prospect. ESPN has Chet Holmgren going No. Reasonable minds can disagree on whether Precious Achiuwa will develop into an offensive threat or forever be little more than a high-energy big who plays center in small-ball lineups. And with it, they make a bet here with Tyrell Terry, an undersized-but-brilliant lead guard who is among the draft's best pure shooters at the position. 2020 NBA mock draft. Shot just 26.2% from 3 as freshman at Duke; improved as a sophomore (36.1% from 3), though that was on just 108 attempts. Details: 19 years old, 6-foot-6, 225 lbs. Updated: Nov 08, 2020 11:12 am (ET) Draft date: November 18th, 2020 @ 7:00 PM. Maledon is a combo guard who can play on or off the ball who has great positional size and length, and an improving shot to boot. Adding weight to his frame and physically maturing (and his long, wiry arms) will help him overcome that physical disadvantage, Dead-eye shooter especially in catch-and-shoot and spot-up situations, and with quick load and release, Deep range: made 41.8% of his 308 3-point attempts in two seasons at Villanova, Versatile defender who can capably guard 1-4, Limited as a creator because of his loose handle.