Thursday, June 25th, 2015, 4pm PT on ESPN
1 Minnesota Timberwolves
– Lottery luck means Minnesota can take either Okafor or Towns to solidify the middle.
2 Los Angeles Lakers
– See above. Whichever elite big man is left after Minnesota picks is likely headed to L.A.
3 Philadelphia 76ers
– Philadelphia has one first round pick and a whopping five second round selections.
4 New York Knicks
– The Lottery didn't go as they wanted, but there will still be plenty of talent available at No. 4.
5 Orlando Magic
– In need of perimeter scoring, power forward Kristaps Porzingis could be the best bet.
6 Sacramento Kings
– The Kings could be in good position to find the ideal Cousins compliment in Cauley-Stein.
7 Denver Nuggets
– In need of shooters, the Nuggets will have a handful of interesting options in play.
8 Detroit Pistons
– Mario Hezonja or Winslow could be the way to go for a team lacking shooters.
9 Charlotte Hornets
– Do the Hornets go with a power forward again, or go for the shooter they need?
10 Miami Heat
– Miami's pick here depends on if Pat Riley believes Hassan Whiteside is the real deal.
11 Indiana Pacers
– In need of offense and a shooter, Devin Booker would be the ideal pick here.
12 Utah Jazz
– Utah will be looking to add some more offense, possibly in the form of a stretch four.
13 Phoenix Suns
– The Suns could be looking at a power forward, so there will be plenty of options.
14 Oklahoma City Thunder
– Finding a dependable backup for Russell Westbrook could be the way to go here.
15 Atlanta Hawks
– Should Atlanta be looking to protect itself from free agency losses? (From Brooklyn)
16 Boston Celtics
– Brad Stevens needs to add prospects on both ends of the floor to his stable.
17 Milwaukee Bucks
– The Bucks would love to add another scorer to their young stable.
18 Houston Rockets
– Is the possible backup point guard solution out there for Houston? (From New Orleans)
19 Washington Wizards
– Is there a right fit at this spot to go alongside the team's thrilling backcourt?
20 Toronto Raptors
– The Raptors need a shakeup badly, and will be looking for a youngster that can step up.
21 Dallas Mavericks
– Forever getting older, Dallas could use youth in the front and backcourts.
22 Chicago Bulls
– Will Chicago's new coach start molding his new team with a college face he knows well?
23 Portland Trail Blazers
– Do the Blazers need a contingency plan if LaMarcus Aldridge leaves via free agency?
24 Cleveland Cavaliers
– The Cavs are always looking for shooters who can create space for LeBron James.
25 Memphis Grizzlies
– Memphis might look to start replacing its aging big men with a project here.
26 San Antonio Spurs
– San Antonio is always reloading from odd places. Do they go overseas again?
27 Los Angeles Lakers
– After scoring big early, the Lakers will look to fill out the roster. (From Houston)
28 Boston Celtics
– The playoff berth proved that the rebuilding project is ahead of schedule.(From Clippers)
29 Brooklyn Nets
– This pick was swapped with Atlanta in the Joe Johnson trade. (From Atlanta)
30 Golden State Warriors
– Long-range shooters are always welcome here, as is a fast-paced player.
Resources
NBA.com Draft Site
NBA.com Mock Draft 2.0
DraftExpress
[ Edited by GameOver on Jun 18, 2015 at 9:06 PM ]
