06-15-2022, 11:09 AM
Quote:Teams believe the Sacramento Kings will be hoping to find a partner that will make a big offer for the No. 4 pick.
Quote:Who Bites on 1st True Center?
Duren worked out for the Portland Trail Blazers, who seem like a best-case outcome for the projected first true center taken. The Blazers need to improve defensively, and rim protection is Duren's selling point.
He doesn't seem like a realistic target for the New Orleans Pelicans at No. 8, assuming they want more spacing with Zion Williamson returning. The Spurs make sense for Duren. The Wizards played Kristaps Porzingis at center with Kyle Kuzma and Rui Hachimura in the rotation. And the New York Knicks' need for offense makes it difficult to imagine they will grab a 5 who can't shoot or create, even if they lose Mitchell Robinson.
The lowest he could fall figures to be to the Charlotte Hornets at No. 13. For the Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 12, the idea of pairing defensive aces in Holmgren and Duren has to be appealing.
Quote:16. Atlanta Hawks: Jalen Williams (Santa Clara, PG/SG, Junior)
17. Houston Rockets (via Nets): Ousmane Dieng (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2003)
18. Chicago Bulls: EJ Liddell (Ohio State, PF, Junior)
19. Minnesota Timberwolves: Tari Eason (LSU, PF, Sophomore)
20. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors): Dalen Terry (Arizona, PG/SG, Sophomore)
21. Denver Nuggets: TyTy Washington Jr. (Kentucky, PG, Freshman)
22. Memphis Grizzlies (via Jazz): Walker Kessler (Auburn, C, Sophomore)
23. Philadelphia 76ers: Jaden Hardy (G League Ignite, SG, 2003)
24. Milwaukee Bucks: Blake Wesley (Notre Dame, SG, Freshman)
25. San Antonio Spurs (via Celtics): Ismael Kamagate (Paris Basketball, C, 2001)
26. Dallas Mavericks: Nikola Jovic (Mega, SF, 2003)
27. Miami Heat: MarJon Beauchamp (G League Ignite, SF, 2000)
28. Golden State Warriors: Jake LaRavia (Wake Forest, PF, Junior)
Quote:Tracking Terry
Terry has gotten workouts for teams with top-10 picks, including the Indiana Pacers (who also own No. 31) and Portland Trail Blazers (who also own No. 36). He's becoming an intriguing sleeper to track given his clear predraft rise, unique game and statistical profile.
For a point guard, Terry's measurements (6'7¼" in shoes, 7'0¾" wingspan) popped at the combine. He's being viewed as a positionless player who can handle and play-make and defend forwards. It's still extremely uncommon to see a guard-wing type generate first-round attention after averaging just 11.5 points per 40 minutes. But his unconventional archetype and versatility seem to be playing to his favor.
Quote:Players Slipping
Rising prospects mean others have to fall. Brown, Baldwin and Montero sound like the most vulnerable among players who were projected to be selected in the first round.
Brown's lack of offense became more alarming as the season went on, and his defense didn't appear strong enough to make up for his lack of creation and poor shooting. His speed and quickness testing results in Chicago were underwhelming.
Baldwin has scouts nervous about his brutally inefficient season, historically low vertical numbers and seemingly casual approach.
Feedback on Montero has been mostly about scouts' desire to see more and hear more positives from the Overtime staff.
Quote:31. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): Christian Braun (Kansas, SG/SF, Junior)
32. Orlando Magic: Andrew Nembhard (Gonzaga, PG, Senior)
33. Toronto Raptors (via Pistons): Bryce McGowens (Nebraska, SG, Freshman)
34. Oklahoma City Thunder: Trevor Keels (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman)
35. Orlando Magic (via Pacers): Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee, PF, Freshman)
36. Portland Trail Blazers: Christian Koloko (Arizona, C, Junior)
37. Sacramento Kings: Kendall Brown (Baylor, SF, Freshman)
38. San Antonio Spurs (via Lakers): Jaylin Williams (Arkansas, PF, Sophomore)
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