22 in the 2023 NFL Draft. The organization may feel similarly, too, as the Pelicans recently hosted Daniels for a pre-draft workout. Beauchamp is a readymade role player who could earn minutes early in his career. by Derek Bast. pic.twitter.com/jr3UKtpmKL, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) June 8, 2022, Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Wing, Junior, 6-8. Boston Celtics: Yannick Nzosa (Unicaja Malaga: Big, International, 6-11), 54. Sam Presti swings for the fences with another project with hypothetical star potential. The Spurs should prioritize adding much-needed frontcourt depth, and heres how they can do that in the 2022 NBA Draft. It helps to get some players off rhythm. 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. / 220 lbs. It's a really solid class. I think Sharpe makes sense here but if hes off the board, this is a landing spot for Murray. 10 to 16. Thats a similar range to where the Sixers were able to land Tyrese Maxey (No. 6'4" 06/18/22 By Joe DiTullio. Brandon Anderson Updated: Jun 21, 2022, 02:13 PM EDT Download App The NBA season is over, and the Golden State Warriors are champions once again. Hendricks is arguably the most out-of-nowhere prospect in college considering he was only ranked 67th in the Class of 2022, according to 247Sports. Plus, the last time the Spurs used a first-round pick on an upperclassman from Wake Forest, it turned out well. Duke Wembanyama is unlike any prospect who has ever existed and will go No. But one of the biggest prizes is Serbias Nikola Jovic, who was recently named the Adriatic League Top Prospect. However, the NFL Combine is this week, and rookie draft stocks will rise and fall over the next few days. The guy whod say Hey, fellas, lets make sure we pick up the trash in the cafeteria. He was that guy. Fr Gambling problem? 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. Black is only a reliable jumper away from being a lottery pick. I think the right move here for the Magic is taking Holmgren. LaRavia is the type of player who would do well in San Antonios development system. That would lead them into tapping into Cross, a replacement for left tackle Duane Brown before a drop-off in outside pass protectors. / 240 lbs. 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. Sharpe averaged 31.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per 40 minutes playing against EYBL competition, via Cerebro Sports. Magic draft Paolo. Nine. The 6-foot-6 wing willed himself from fringe pro prospect to an NBA free-agent contract. He was only 6-foot-3 when he enrolled at Santa Clara and was expected to play point guard. Until then, it's anybody's best guess how this year's selections will unfold, starting with . 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. The Mavs add point guard depth in case Jalen Brunson leaves in free agency. Accuracy: 18.03% 78th Place. The Grizzlies have such a deep roster that they could take a gamble with Miller, who is probably two years away from being two years away. J.J. Watt just turned 33 and fellow 3-4 end Zach Allen has been a disappointment in the final year of his rookie contract. The Sporting News' official mock draft below attempts to project each pick from what could be one of the more chaotic first rounds in recent draft history. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. (coverage begins at 7:30) 2022 Traded Draft Picks All 262 picks in the 2022 Michigan 5 overall on June 23. For the Spurs, its going to be all about figuring out a vision. Williams is a 7-foot center out of Duke with a reported 7-foot-7 wingspan. He likes drafting well-known college players and Agbaji is coming off of a national championship at Kansas. Theres a definite chance that he ends up not being athletic enough for the NBA but Id like this gamble, especially after picking relatively sure-things in Mathurin and the other Williams. Rookie Wire took one final look at the next rookie class and projected all 58 picks based on the latest information available ahead of the draft on Thursday. 1 overall even though they got him with the third pick? 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. Im long, athletic. They could think offensive line here, but with Pickett still available from having a big breakout season in the same city, he's the ideal deep-ball accurate pocket passer for Matt Canada, also packed with athleticism and moxie for a transitional playoff team. Oh, and that monologue I just went on touched on everything but his best attribute, rim protection. Now, Mel Kiper has given us a new prospect to discuss in his latest mock draft Will McDonald IV. . Scouts and executives also got a chance to learn official measurements for prospects who decided to participate while in Chicago. Based on his insane athleticism and ability to just destroy the basket, Id be surprised if he went any lower than No. He didnt have the most impressive freshman season. The Falcons also will have quarterback in the back of their minds as well as best defensive player available, but it's hard to pass up on Wilson to give bridge option Marcus Mariota a bona fide No. He gets the edge at the position barely over Ickey Ekwonu and Charles Cross. In Mathurin, they add someone. / 231 lbs. The San Antonio Spurs found out where they stand in the 2022 NBA Draft after the conclusion of the Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. Penning has similar smaller-school big body traits to Armstead with his blend of power and athleticism. And he was a great teammate. Iowa Houston Always, we go through drills at the first camp. A random Wednesday night in the NBA had some remarkably efficient performances, Open Thread: Spurs Reppin in All-Stars throughout history. His 3-point percentage being above 40% suggests he'll be a reliable shooter at the next level. 2022 NBA mock draft: No clear-cut No. Connecticut ESPNs Mike Schmitz has compared Terry to Barnes, and when you listen to Terry speak, its easy to see why. "Williams is just 64.5 without shoes, but his max vertical reach of 120.5 is ahead of vertical athletes like Aaron Gordon and John Collins as well as rim protectors like Rudy Gobert," @BryanKalbrosky on Jalen Williams. Last month, we wrote a long feature on Canadas Leonard Miller, which you can read here. I think the biggest surprise of the draft will be how high Florida States John Butler hears his name called. It must also be noted that this deal cant be made until the start of free agency. The 7-foot center isn't a modern big but his ability to alter shots and catch lobs at the rim is still valuable. The Pacers could use a backcourt defender. 20-year-old forward Jake LaRavia is one of my favorite do-it-all prospects in this draft class, an ideal modern-day four. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. If they use a late first-round pick on him, they can also get Butler locked in on a cheaper guaranteed contact while he fills out his frame. The San Antonio Spurs would be a perfect landing spot for the 19-year-old. I was recently told by a Western Conference scout that a few rival teams believe that Mark Williams would be the pick at nine if the Spurs go with a big even over other bigs like Duren, Sochan and Eason. The Nuggets could use as much non-Nikola Jokic playmaking as possible and Hardy is a potential playmaker. There are options and not everyone agrees on the top overall pick. Griffin has an argument for being the best shooter in the draft this side of Jabari Smith. NFL Mock Draft 2022 - Round 1. And thats not the first time I heard something along those lines. These guys arent the same player, so bear with me for a second, but I think drafting Notre Dames Blake Wesley would be a similar type of pick. 6'9" Perhaps, a contending team such as the Minnesota Timberwolves would come calling. Williams is 6-foot-6 with a seven-foot wingspan. Dotson's speed-quickness big-play skill set for either outside or inside is how they can tap best into what Hill gave them for Patrick Mahomes. 6'6" 7'0" McGowens is skinny but hes tough and gets to the free throw line a ton. As the 2022 NBA Draft grows closer, the rumors, trade talks and smoke screens are starting to heat up. Still, the 6-9 18-year-old is immensely talented and worthy of being picked in the lottery. (Draft order is from Tankathon as of Feb. Orlando Magic: Caleb Houstan (Michigan Wolverines: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 36. Guard Dejounte Murray posted his first All-Star appearance this past season with a stellar all-around performance. Toronto Raptors: Peyton Watson (UCLA Bruins: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 34. No one did more to improve their draft stock during the pre-draft process than Santa Claras Jalen Williams. NBA Mock Draft: Jabari Smith to Magic, Thunder Select Paolo Banchero and More Buzz There's been plenty of movement in SI's latest projections since the lottery and the draft combine. It'll frankly be surprising if it's anybody other than Miller or one of the players just listed. 1 overall pick. 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. / 200 lbs. Houston Rockets Patrick Baldwin Jr. 5 overall, and Id be shocked if he fell out of the lottery. He should be the first college player selected although Jarace Walker (Houston), Keyonte George (Baylor), Nick Smith Jr. (Arkansas) and Cam Whitmore (Villanova) are also obvious candidates to be the first college player selected. View Mock Draft. Dick is a wing with great size who is shooting above 40% from 3-point range for one of the great programs in the sport that has a chance to win back-to-back national titles. 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. 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. Houston He might be a high-floor/low-ceiling prospect, but at this point in any draft teams should be thrilled to simply find a player who will stick. 6'7" . Should he go to the right situation, former Tennessee star wide receiver Jalin Hyatt could be an . Ivey is a great fit. Golden State Warriors: Julian Champagnie (St. Johns Red Storm: Wing, Junior, 6-7), 56. Theyre NBA players, one scout told For The Win. Agbaji is a very Jorden-esque pick. Coley Cleary / USA TODAY Sports Media Group, https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nba-mock-draft-2022-rumors-chet-holmgren-jabari-smith, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He projects as a nice 3-and-D prospect. 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Team Fits The 2022 NBA Draft is officially a week away. 2024 Mock NBA Draft: Could Bronny James Go To The Spurs? It also adds the likes of Jakob Poeltl, Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott to make the salaries work. From there, the Spurs go with someone like a former top-10 recruit in guard J.D. Atlanta Hawks: Christian Koloko (Arizona Wildcats: Big, Junior, 7-1), 45. Williams scores extremely high with regard to his character, comes from a strong family (his dad is a gastroenterologist, his sister is in the WNBA) and plays a focused brand of basketball. The Lions have been thinking more about quarterback in the first round and Ridder being available here would be almost a no-brainer. Charlotte Hornets: Justin Lewis (Marquette Golden Eagles: Big, Sophomore, 6-7), 46. New York Knicks: Kendall Brown (Baylor Bears: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 43. Oklahoma City Thunder: Josh Minott (Memphis Tigers: Wing, Freshman, 6-8), 35. There is a lot to like when it comes to Christian Koloko, and he would be a fantastic selection late in the first round. While hes already 21 years old, Williams is a definite late bloomer. Sacramento Kings: Wendell Moore (Duke Blue Devils: Wing, Junior, 6-5), 50. Button shares his 2023 TSN Mock Draft. 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. The suddenly hot San Antonio Spurs take on fellow tanking Texas team. They had the worst 3-point percentage in the NBA in 2021-22, and Smith would immediately help their spacing concerns next season. After winning a national title, Kansas wing Ochai Agbaji is one of the only upperclassmen I have with a first-round grade in this mock draft. Ayton, 23, is likely set to receive max contract offers on the open market. One team who would be interested in moving up to select Ivey, per reports, is the Knicks. 1. 6'9" / 193 lbs. Im a jack of trades. Wing-shooting has never been more important in the NBA than it is right now. 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. The 6-foot-10 prospect, who turned 19 years old today, is a promising dribble-pass-shoot wing who just measured with a 7-foot wingspan at the NBA Draft Combine. Ive had Mathurin fifth on the Spurs Big Board since the beginning, largely due to talk behind the scenes that the Spurs have long been interested in him. 6'3" San Antonio Spurs: Kennedy Chandler (Tennessee Volunteers: Guard, Freshman, 6-0), 39. Ron Rivera and Scott Turner have hinted at how much they love the Ohio State wideout options early in the draft and with Wilson gone they will be fine going with his equally dynamic teammate. The prospects will be there, and they have the picks to collect multiple valuable assets, so theres no doubt San Antonio can walk away as winners of the Draft when all is said and done. Daniels recently compared himself to Lonzo Ball, who is someone that the Pelicans desperately missed after sending him to the Bulls. Williams' outside big-play skills are the ideal complement to the games of Corey Davis and Elijah Moore. Jeremy Sochan is not be messed with, both on the court and social media. Roko Prkacin, Forward, Croatia Entered the 2021 draft, only to remove his name at the last. The Bills lost good No. 7'1" 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. If he touches those . My thoughts on @Marjon32:https://t.co/aaTDMzlmOa, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) November 12, 2021. I caught up with Keegan Murray, one of the top prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft. Baylor I can defend. 6'4" 6'6" Sr Im unselfish. 1 before the real intrigue starts at No. When youre a 7-footer who can shoot, and Butler can, youre going to get some love in the first round. Just days away from the big night, reports are flying around about the number of potential . Kessler is a fantastic shot-blocker. , FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/UUTLEu3NwK@keegan3murray | @IowaHoops pic.twitter.com/4KadZ0WxbU, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) June 7, 2022. 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. For good reason. We had Max three times before we actually picked the team, in three camps, and he was that way from the first camp. / 230 lbs. 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. George has solidified himself as the best player on a team with two other high-level guards who helped Baylor win the 2021 NCAA Tournament. 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. Murray recently spoke to For The Win, and he told us about the impact that he will make at the next level: I dont care what my role is, I just want to win games. I can score. Fr Terry carries with him a jovial demeanor and unabashed confidence, and both will leave a mark with decision-makers around the league. Koloko may have picked up the game later in life, but he has improved every aspect of his game since he picked up a basketball at age 15. Lively's likely only season at Duke hasn't been great but he's been better lately. South Carolina 21) Denver Nuggets: Jalen Williams- Wing Santa Clara The Santa Clara product has been a massive draft riser over the. 1 and complement fellow former Buckeye Terry McLaurin well to boost new starting QB Carson Wentz. The Spurs have made another later season addition to the roster. / 192 lbs. Any lead guard who can create scoring opportunities off the bounce, guard his position and make perimeter jumpers is an obvious NBA prospect. 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. In this scenario, we suggest that the Spurs move off Johnson for multiple assets. Recent history indicates that every season, at . Orlando Magic: Patrick Baldwin (Milwaukee Panthers: Wing, Freshman, 6-9), 33. 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. These two scenarios listed above gives San Antonio a capable starting five in Murray, Walker, Vassell, Vanderbilt and Ayton. 1 pick slated to hit restricted free agency, theres rumors that the Spurs have interest in him. After performing well during his athletic testing at the NBA Draft Combine, the 6-foot-8 prospect decided to opt-out of the 5-on-5 scrimmages because he was reportedly comfortable with his projected range on draft night. 7 (CBS Sports). Im a quick learner. 2022 NBA Mock Draft, Picks & Predictions: Bets and Analysis for the Top 20 Prospects NBA Credit: Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images. 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. NBA: 76ers 126, Mavericks 133. . He has legitimate shooting versatility he had an efficient dribble jumper and shot well using off-ball screens. NBA Draft; Odds; NCAA WBK . Two straight wins can really help keep things in perspective. That includes the likes of Lonnie Walker IV, Devin Vassell, Joshua Primo and Keldon Johnson. Soph Davison from Alabama. 1 in this draft regardless of which team picks first. But a lot can change between now and the end of April and the NFL Combine just kicked off in Indianapolis. Despite some other intriguing options, it's hard to argue with this assessment. 6'9" Jeremy Sochan is the most versatile and disruptive prospect in the NBA draft class. There are plenty of opportunities to evaluate footage of Sharpe, including his time competing on the AAU circuit. Ridder's experience, leadership, strong arm and sometimes dazzling athleticism provides the welcome makeup for their new franchise passer to replace Jared Goff. 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. The Grizzlies have done a fantastic job identifying draft prospects (e.g. Every team in the league always needs more shooting, but the Thunder are down horrendous. USA TODAY Sports. His brother is considered the slightly better prospect, but the Thompson twins are similar and potentially special at the next level. I caught up with Ryan Rollins, one of the top mid-major prospects in the 2022 NBA draft. Sacramento Kings: Bryce McGowens (Nebraska Cornhuskers: Wing, Freshman, 6-7), 38. Sign up for the Layup Lines newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Steelers cannot mess around with Mason Rudolph or limited bridge option Mitchell Trubisky. For San Antonio, this. Miller wasn't even a top-10 prospect in the Class of 2022, which seems ridiculous in hindsight. FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/Lp7QnnI61o @_moneyballrypic.twitter.com/1mffxhN85g, Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) May 12, 2022. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 6'5" Branham is an Ohio native whod give the Cavs a talented scoring option. Henderson was sidelined for more than a month earlier this season after suffering a fractured nose and concussion. For jerks, he was probably like Why is this dude telling me what to do? But for the guys we wanted around, they would definitely feed off of that type of leadership.. Buford made a couple NBA trade deadline deals back in February. 28. 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. Whitehead suffered a lower-leg injury in January that reportedly looked scarier than it actually is. San Antonio Spurs Draft Spurs NBA mock draft has SA taking yet another guard in 2022 By Josh Paredes Dec 4, 2021 San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich / Michael Reaves/GettyImages If. Pictured (L-R): Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren. The @toledo_mbb star is one of the players I'm most excited to watch at the NBA draft combine in Chicago. Auburn forward Jabari Smith takes a shot against Vanderbilt forward. Related: NBA Draft trades we could see in 2022. Although the center position isnt exactly an area of need for the Wizards, they are at a place where they simply need to draft the best player available. LSUs Tari Eason had an early pre-draft workout with the Hawks, and for me, this is one of the most logical fits in the draft. Oklahoma City Thunder Ousmane Dieng. If the Spurs get Mathurin at nine and Williams is still on the board at 20, I think hes the pick. Pepperdine Christian Koloko, Center, Arizona: Contrary to what some believe, the Spurs dont have the center spot set in stone. 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 . Minnesota Timberwolves: Walker Kessler (Auburn Tigers: Big, Sophomore, 7-1), 49. Kansas This 6-7 guard is one of the two Thompson twins expected to go in the top 10 of this draft. / 235 lbs. 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. Duke Murray is the only college basketball player on record to make at least 60 dunks and 3-pointers in the same season. 20.) Hes an aggressive 6-foot-7 athlete who can run, jump and shoot. Las Vegas Raiders. The San Antonio Spurs found out where they stand in the 2022 NBA Draft after the conclusion of the Draft Lottery on Tuesday night.
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