All players must be at least 19 years of age during the calendar year of the draft, and a player who completed basketball eligibility at an American high school must also be at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class. Restrictions exist on players signing with sports agents and on declaring for, then withdrawing, from drafts—although most of them are enforced by the NCAA rather than the NBA.
Top 20 Draft Prospects
1 Ben Simmons 19 SF 6-10 239 LSU Top 5 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Simmons is the prize of the class. While not every scout ...more
2 Skal Labissiere 19 C 7-0 216 Kentucky Top 5 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Labissiere is coming off a terrific performance in practices and the ...more
3 Jaylen Brown 18 SF 6-7 221 California Top 5 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Physically, Brown is an elite NBA prospect. He has an NBA ...more
4 Brandon Ingram 17 SF 6-10 196 Duke Top 5 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Ingram rocketed up recruiting boards the past few months, and NBA ...more
5 Jamal Murray 18 PG 6-5 204 Kentucky Top 5 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Murray recently reclassified into the Class of 2016, and Kentucky landed ...more
6 Malik Pope 19 SF 6-10 205 San Diego State Top 10 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Pope was the most controversial selection to the top 10. This ...more
7 Dragan Bender 17 SF 6-11 211 Croatia Top 10 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Bender is a big, lanky small forward who does most of ...more
8 Henry Ellenson 18 C 6-10 228 Marquette Top 10 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Ellenson reminds some scouts of a young Kevin Love. He's a ...more
9 Malik Newman 18 SG 6-4 180 Mississippi St. Top 10 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Newman is the best pure scorer in the freshman class. That ...more
10 Jakob Poeltl 19 C 7-0 230 Utah Top 10 Pick
Aug 14 Update: Poeltl would've been a likely late-lottery to mid-first round pick had ...more
11 Furkan Korkmaz 18 SG 6-6 200 Turkey Lottery Pick
Aug 14 Update: Korkmaz was terrific for Turkey in the Under-19 Championships this summer. ...more
12 Cheick Diallo 18 PF 6-9 220 Kansas Lottery Pick
Aug 14 Update: Diallo has the best motor of anyone in this class. He ...more
13 Kris Dunn 21 PG 6-3 180 Providence Lottery Pick
Aug 14 Update: Dunn made a very controversial decision to return to Providence for ...more
14 Diamond Stone 18 C 7-0 250 Maryland Lottery Pick
Aug 14 Update: Stone is a poor man's Jahlil Okafor. He should have a ...more
15 Damian Jones 20 C 6-10 235 Vanderbilt Mid-First Round Pick
Aug 14 Update: Jones drew looks from NBA teams as a potential first-rounder after ...more
16 Demetrius Jackson 20 PG 6-1 195 Notre Dame Mid-First Round Pick
Aug Update: Jackson likely would've been a late first-round pick had he declared for ...more
17 Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk 18 SG 6-6 195 Kansas Mid-First Round Pick
Aug 14 Update: Mykhailiuk was the youngest player in college basketball last season -- ...more
18 Grayson Allen 19 SG 6-6 195 Duke Mid-First Round Pick
Aug 14 Update: Allen had his coming-out party in the NCAA tournament after spending ...more
19 Isaiah Briscoe 19 PG 6-4 217 Kentucky Mid-First Round Pick
Aug 14 Update: The Wildcats essentially have three point guards this season. All three ...more
20 Nigel Hayes 20 PF 6-7 250 Wisconsin Mid-First Round Pick
Aug 14 Update: Some scouts see a little Draymond Green in Hayes. He's a ...more
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2018 NBA Mock
The National Basketball Association's first overall 2018 pick is the player who is selected first among all eligible draftees by a team during the annual National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. The first pick is awarded to the team that wins the NBA Draft Lottery; in most cases, that team had a losing record in the previous season. The team with the first pick attracts significant media attention, as does the player who is selected with that pick.
Eleven first picks have won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award: Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (record six-time winner),Bill Walton, Magic Johnson (three-time winner), Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan(two-time winner), LeBron James (four-time winner), and Derrick Rose (youngest winner).
Since the advent of the draft lottery in 1985, only seven number one overall picks have won an NBA title. They are David Robinson,Shaquille O'Neal, Glenn Robinson, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Andrew Bogut and Bill Walton
China's Yao Ming (2002) and Italy's Andrea Bargnani (2006) are the only two players without competitive experience in the United States to be drafted first overall. Ten other international players with U.S. college experience have been drafted first overall—Mychal Thompson (Bahamas) in 1978, Hakeem Olajuwon (Nigeria) in 1984, Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) in 1985, Tim Duncan (U.S. Virgin Islands) in 1997, Michael Olowokandi (Nigeria) in 1998, Andrew Bogut (Australia) in 2005, Kyrie Irving (Australia) in 2011, Anthony Bennett (Canada) in 2013, Andrew Wiggins (Canada) in 2014, and Karl-Anthony Towns (Dominican Republic) in 2016. Duncan is an American citizen, but is considered an "international" player by the NBA because he was not born in one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia.
Note that the drafts between 1947 and 1949 were held by the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The Basketball Association of America became the National Basketball Association after absorbing teams from the National Basketball League in the fall of 1949. Official NBA publications include the BAA Drafts as part of the NBA's draft history.
Eleven first picks have won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award: Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (record six-time winner),Bill Walton, Magic Johnson (three-time winner), Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan(two-time winner), LeBron James (four-time winner), and Derrick Rose (youngest winner).
Since the advent of the draft lottery in 1985, only seven number one overall picks have won an NBA title. They are David Robinson,Shaquille O'Neal, Glenn Robinson, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Andrew Bogut and Bill Walton
China's Yao Ming (2002) and Italy's Andrea Bargnani (2006) are the only two players without competitive experience in the United States to be drafted first overall. Ten other international players with U.S. college experience have been drafted first overall—Mychal Thompson (Bahamas) in 1978, Hakeem Olajuwon (Nigeria) in 1984, Patrick Ewing (Jamaica) in 1985, Tim Duncan (U.S. Virgin Islands) in 1997, Michael Olowokandi (Nigeria) in 1998, Andrew Bogut (Australia) in 2005, Kyrie Irving (Australia) in 2011, Anthony Bennett (Canada) in 2013, Andrew Wiggins (Canada) in 2014, and Karl-Anthony Towns (Dominican Republic) in 2016. Duncan is an American citizen, but is considered an "international" player by the NBA because he was not born in one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia.
Note that the drafts between 1947 and 1949 were held by the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The Basketball Association of America became the National Basketball Association after absorbing teams from the National Basketball League in the fall of 1949. Official NBA publications include the BAA Drafts as part of the NBA's draft history.
NBA Draft Picks
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76ers
Kings (76ers have option to swap picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30))
Traded • Nik Stauskas • Jason Thompson • Carl Landry • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30, else extinguished) (?-?) • 76ers option to swap 2017 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30 if Kings do not convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018) (?-?) • 2018 first round pick (conditional if Kings convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018, protected top 10 in 2018, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) to 76ers for • rights to Arturas Gudaitis • rights to Luka Mitrovic • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30) (?-?) • 76ers option to swap 2017 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30 if Kings do not convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018) (?-?) on 2016-07-01
1
Blazers
Nuggets (protected top 14)
Traded • Arron Afflalo • Alonzo Gee to Blazers for • Will Barton • Victor Claver • Thomas Robinson • 2018 first round pick (protected top 14 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Kings picks) and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
1
Bucks
1
Bulls
1
Cavaliers
Celtics (protected top 10)
Traded • 2016 conditional second round pick (protected top 55 in 2016, else extinguished) (not exercised) in a 3-team trade with Cavaliers, Nets for • Tyler Zeller • Marcus Thornton • first round pick (from Cavaliers, protected top 10 in 2018-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2014-07-10
Suns (protected top 10)
Traded • Isaiah Thomas to Celtics for • Marcus Thornton • first round pick (protected top 10 in 2018-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
1
Celtics
1
Clippers
1
Grizzlies
Cavaliers (protected top 5 and #15-30)
Traded • Jon Leuer • $6.4M trade exception to Grizzlies for • Marreese Speights • Josh Selby • Wayne Ellington • first round pick in first draft 2 years after Grizzlies send first round pick to Timberwolves via Rockets (protected #1-5, #15-30 in 2016-16, top 5 in 2017-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2013-01-22
Nuggets (protected top 5 and #15-30)
Traded • Timofey Mozgov • 2016 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) to Cavaliers for • first round pick (protected top 18 in 2016, top 15 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) • first round pick in first draft 2 years after Grizzlies send first round pick to Timberwolves via Rockets (protected #1-5, #15-30 in 2016-16, top 5 in 2017-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2016-01-07
1
Hawks
1
Heat
Cavaliers (protected top 10)
Traded • LeBron James • Cavaliers option to swap 2012 first round picks (not exercised) to Heat for • second round pick (protected top 40 in 2011-12, unprotected in 2013) (2011 #54-Milan Macvan) • Cavaliers option to swap 2012 first round picks (not exercised) • 2012 second round pick (#34-Jae Crowder) • first round pick (protected top 10 in 2013-14, unprotected in 2016) (2013 #30-Nemanja Nedovic) • first round pick (2 years following the year in which Heat satisfies its obligation to convey a future first round draft pick to Cavaliers, protected top 10 in 2016-16, unprotected in 2017) (?-?) • $14.5M trade exception on 2010-07-09
76ers (protected top 10)
Traded • Thaddeus Young in a 3-team trade with Cavaliers, Timberwolves for • Luc Richard Mbah a Moute • Alexey Shved • first round pick (from Cavaliers, protected top 10 in 2016-16, unprotected in 2017) (?-?) on 2014-08-23
Warriors (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks)
Traded • Gerald Wallace • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Warriors (?-?) • cash considerations to 76ers for • Jason Thompson, 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks) with Warriors (?-?) on 2016-07-31
1
Hornets
1
Jazz
1
Kings
Cavaliers (protected top 10)
Traded • J.J. Hickson to Kings for • Omri Casspi • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 13 in 2013, top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2016-17, else 2017 second round pick (protected 56-60)) (?-?) on 2011-06-30
Bulls (protected top 10)
Traded • Luol Deng • Bulls conditional option to swap 2016 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised) to Cavaliers for • Andrew Bynum • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 13 in 2013, top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2016-17, else 2017 second round pick (protected #56-60)) (?-?) • Bulls conditional option to swap 2016 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised) • 2016 second round pick (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2014-01-06
76ers (76ers have option to swap picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30))
Traded • rights to Arturas Gudaitis • rights to Luka Mitrovic • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30) (?-?) • 76ers option to swap 2017 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30 if Kings do not convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018) (?-?) to Kings for • Nik Stauskas • Jason Thompson • Carl Landry • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30, else extinguished) (?-?) • 76ers option to swap 2017 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30 if Kings do not convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018) (?-?) • 2018 first round pick (conditional if Kings convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018, protected top 10 in 2018, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2016-07-01
1
Knicks
Nuggets (Nuggets have option to swap first round picks with Knicks)
Traded • Carmelo Anthony • Chauncey Billups • Anthony Carter • Renaldo Balkman • Shelden Williams • 2016 second round pick (#37-Richaun Holmes) • Nuggets option to swap 2018 first round picks with Knicks (?-?) in a 3-team trade with Knicks, Timberwolves for • Wilson Chandler • Raymond Felton • Danilo Gallinari • Kosta Koufos • Timofey Mozgov • 2012 second round pick (from Knicks) (#38-Quincy Miller) • 2013 second round pick (from Knicks) (#51-Romero Osby) • 2014 first round pick (from Knicks) (#12-Dario Saric) • Nuggets option to swap 2018 first round picks with Knicks (?-?) • $3M cash on 2011-02-22
Raptors (less favorable of Knicks, Nuggets picks)
Traded • Andrea Bargnani to Knicks for • Steve Novak • Marcus Camby • Quentin Richardson • 2014 second round pick (#59-Xavier Thames) •2018 first round pick (less favorable of Knicks, Nuggets picks) (?-?) • 2017 second round pick (?-?) on 2013-07-10
1
Lakers
Suns (protected top 3)
Traded • Steve Nash to Lakers for • 2013 first round pick (least favorable of Cavaliers, Heat, Kings (top 13 protected), Lakers (top 14 protected) picks) (#30-Nemanja Nedovic) • 2013 second round pick (protected top 40 in 2013, unprotected in 2014) (#57-Alex Oriakhi) • 2014 second round pick (#36-Johnny O'Bryant) • first round pick (protected top 5 in 2016, top 3 in 2018-17, unprotected in 2018) (?-?) • $3M cash on 2012-07-11
76ers (protected top 3)
Traded • Michael Carter-Williams in a 3-team trade with Bucks, Suns for • first round pick (protected top 5 in 2016, top 3 in 2018-17, unprotected in 2018) (from Suns) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
1
Magic
1
Mavericks
Celtics (protected top 7)
Traded • Rajon Rondo • Dwight Powell to Mavericks for • Brandan Wright • Jae Crowder • Jameer Nelson • first round pick (protected top 3 and #15-30 in 2016, top 7 in 2018-20, else 2020 second round pick, 2021 second round pick) (?-?) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks) (?-?) • $12.9M trade exception on 2014-12-18
1
Nets
Celtics
Traded • Paul Pierce • Kevin Garnett • Jason Terry • D.J. White • Celtics option to swap 2017 first round picks with Nets (?-?) • 2017 conditional second round pick (if Celtics exercise right to swap 2017 first round picks, protected top 45) (?-?) to Nets for • Gerald Wallace • Kris Humphries • MarShon Brooks • Kris Joseph • Keith Bogans • 2014 first round pick (least favorable of Hawks, Nets picks) (#17-James Young) • 2018 first round pick (?-?) • Celtics option to swap 2017 first round picks with Nets (?-?) • 2018 first round pick (?-?) on 2013-07-12
1
Nuggets
Knicks (Nuggets have option to swap first round picks with Knicks)
Traded • Wilson Chandler • Raymond Felton • Danilo Gallinari • Kosta Koufos • Timofey Mozgov • 2012 second round pick (from Knicks) (#38-Quincy Miller) • 2013 second round pick (from Knicks) (#51-Romero Osby) • 2014 first round pick (from Knicks) (#12-Dario Saric) • Nuggets option to swap 2018 first round picks with Knicks (?-?) • $3M cash in a 3-team trade with Nuggets, Timberwolves for • Carmelo Anthony • Chauncey Billups • Renaldo Balkman • Anthony Carter • Shelden Williams • Corey Brewer • Nuggets option to swap 2018 first round picks with Knicks (?-?) on 2011-02-22
Raptors (less favorable of Knicks, Nuggets picks)
Traded • Andrea Bargnani to Knicks for • Steve Novak • Marcus Camby • Quentin Richardson • 2014 second round pick (#59-Xavier Thames) •2018 first round pick (less favorable of Knicks, Nuggets picks) (?-?) • 2017 second round pick (?-?) on 2013-07-10
1
Pacers
1
Pelicans
1
Pistons
1
Raptors
1
Rockets
Nuggets (protected top 14)
Traded • Ty Lawson • 2017 second round pick (?-?) to Rockets for • Nick Johnson • Kostas Papanikolaou • Pablo Prigioni • Joey Dorsey •2018 first round pick (protected top 14 in 2018, else 2017 second round pick, cash) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2016-07-20
1
Spurs
1
Suns
1
Thunder
Cavaliers (protected top 15)
Traded • Dion Waiters • Lou Amundson • Alex Kirk • 2019 second round pick (?-?) in a 3-team trade with Knicks, Thunder for • J.R. Smith • Iman Shumpert • first round pick (from Thunder) (protected top 18 in 2016, top 15 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) on 2016-01-05
Nuggets (protected top 15)
Traded • Timofey Mozgov • 2016 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) to Cavaliers for • first round pick (protected top 18 in 2016, top 15 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) • first round pick in first draft 2 years after Grizzlies send first round pick to Timberwolves via Rockets (protected #1-5, #15-30 in 2016-16, top 5 in 2017-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2016-01-07
76ers (protected top 15)
Traded • rights to Cenk Akyol to Nuggets for • JaVale McGee • rights to rights to Chukwudiebere Maduabum •first round pick (protected top 18 in 2016, top 15 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
Warriors (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks)
Traded • Gerald Wallace • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Warriors (?-?) • cash considerations to 76ers for • Jason Thompson, 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks) with Warriors (?-?) on 2016-07-31
1
Timberwolves
Suns (protected top 12)
Traded • Robin Lopez • Hakim Warrick • 2014 second round pick (#36-Johnny O'Bryant) • $1.15M cash in a 3-team trade with Hornets, Timberwolves for • Wesley Johnson • Brad Miller • Jerome Dyson •first round pick (from Timberwolves) (protected top 13 in 2014, top 12 in 2016-16, else 2018 and 2017 second round picks) (?-?) on 2012-07-27
Celtics (protected top 12)
Traded • Brandan Wright to Suns for • first round pick (protected top 12 in 2016-16, else 2018 second round pick and 2017 second round pick) (?-?) on 2016-01-09
1
Warriors
76ers
Traded • Jason Thompson, 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks) with Warriors (?-?) to Warriors for • Gerald Wallace • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Warriors (?-?) • cash considerations on 2016-07-31
1
Wizards
Round 2
2
76ers
Heat
Traded • rights to Arnett Moultrie to 76ers for • rights to Justin Hamilton • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2013-15, else 2016 second round pick, 2018 second round pick) (2016 #33-Jordan Mickey) (2018 ?-?) on 2012-06-28
Celtics
Traded • Jordan Crawford • MarShon Brooks in a 3-team trade with Heat, Warriors for • Joel Anthony •first round pick (protected top 14 in 2013-15, else 2016 second round pick, 2018 second round pick) (from Heat) (2016 #33-Jordan Mickey) (2018 ?-?) • 2018 second round pick (from Heat) (?-?) • cash on 2014-01-15
2
Blazers
Cavaliers
Traded • rights to Allen Crabbe to Blazers for • 2016 second round pick (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2013-06-27
Bulls
Traded • Luol Deng • Bulls conditional option to swap 2016 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised) to Cavaliers for • Andrew Bynum • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 13 in 2013, top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2016-17, else 2017 second round pick (protected #56-60)) (?-?) • Bulls conditional option to swap 2016 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised) • 2016 second round pick (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2014-01-06
Magic (more favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks)
Traded • rights to Milovan Rakovic to Bulls for • Anthony Randolph • 2016 second round pick (more favorable of Bulls, Nuggets picks) (#51-Tyler Harvey) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (?-?) • cash on 2014-07-14
2
Bucks
2
Bulls
Magic (more favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks)
Traded • rights to Milovan Rakovic to Bulls for • Anthony Randolph • 2016 second round pick (more favorable of Bulls, Nuggets picks) (#51-Tyler Harvey) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (?-?) • cash on 2014-07-14
2
Cavaliers
Celtics
Traded • Keith Bogans • 2016 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) • 2017 second round pick (protected top 55) (?-?) to Cavaliers for • Dwight Powell • Erik Murphy • Malcolm Thomas (b) • John Lucas III • 2018 second round pick (?-?) • 2017 second round pick (?-?) • trade exception on 2014-09-25
2
Celtics
Grizzlies
Traded • Jerryd Bayless • 2014 second round pick (protected top 50 and 56-60, else extinguished) (not exercised) • 2017 second round pick (protected top 35 in 2017, unprotected in 2018) (?-?) in a 3-team trade with Celtics, Thunder for • Courtney Lee • 2018 second round pick (from Celtics) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2014-01-07
Jazz (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks)
Traded • rights to Jarnell Stokes to Grizzlies for •2018 second round pick (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks) (?-?) on 2014-06-26
2
Clippers
Pelicans (protected top 55)
Traded • Rasual Butler • cash to Clippers for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2009-08-11
Cavaliers (protected top 55)
Traded • Alonzo Gee to Pelicans for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2014-07-11
Nets (Clippers have option to swap picks if Clippers pick is #31-55)
Traded • Clippers option to swap 2018 second round picks (if Clippers pick is #31-55) (?-?) to Clippers for • Reggie Evans • Clippers option to swap 2018 second round picks (if pick is #31-55) (?-?) on 2012-07-11
Bucks (protected #56-60)
Traded • J.J. Redick in a 3-team trade with Clippers, Suns for • 2014 second round pick (from Suns) (less favorable of Kings pick (protected #56-#60), Raptors pick (protected top 36), else 2016 second round pick (more favorable of Raptors, Suns picks)) (2014 #48-Lamar Patterson) • second round pick (from Clippers, protected #51-60 in 2016, #56-60 in 2018) (?-?) on 2013-07-10
Clippers (protected #56-60)
Traded • Jared Dudley • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2017-19, else 2020 second round pick, 2021 second round pick) (?-?) to Bucks for • Carlos Delfino • Miroslav Raduljica • second round pick (protected #51-60 in 2016, #56-60 in 2018) (?-?) on 2014-08-26
2
Grizzlies
Nuggets
Traded • Steven Hunter • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2010-11, top 10 in 2012-15, unprotected in 2018) (2010 #25-Dominique Jones) • cash to Grizzlies for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018) (?-?) • $3.796M trade exception on 2009-08-07
This pick was top 55 protected per the original terms of the trade, however the Grizzlies lifted the protection in a subsequent trade with the Mavericks in exchange for the rights to Nick Calathes on 2013-07-22
Mavericks
Traded • Rudy Fernandez • Corey Brewer to Nuggets for • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2011-12-13
This pick was top 55 protected per the original terms of the trade, however the Grizzlies lifted the protection in a subsequent trade with the Mavericks in exchange for the rights to Nick Calathes on 2013-07-22
Celtics (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks)
Traded • Rajon Rondo • Dwight Powell to Mavericks for • Brandan Wright • Jae Crowder • Jameer Nelson • first round pick (protected top 3 and #15-30 in 2016, top 7 in 2018-20, else 2020 second round pick, 2021 second round pick) (?-?) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks) (?-?) • $12.9M trade exception on 2014-12-18
2
Hawks
2
Heat
Celtics
Traded • Jordan Crawford • MarShon Brooks in a 3-team trade with Heat, Warriors for • Joel Anthony • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2013-15, else 2016 second round pick, 2018 second round pick) (from Heat) (2016 #33-Jordan Mickey) (2018 ?-?) • 2018 second round pick (from Heat) (?-?) • cash on 2014-01-15
2
Hornets
Spurs (protected top 55)
Traded • Theo Ratliff to Bobcats (who became Hornets) for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2010-02-18
Thunder (protected #56-60)
Traded • Jeremy Lamb to Hornets for • Luke Ridnour • 2018 second round pick (protected #56-60) (?-?) on 2016-06-25
2
Jazz
2
Kings
Pelicans (protected top 55)
Traded • Hilton Armstrong • cash to Kings for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2010-01-11
Bucks (more favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks)
Traded • Luc Richard Mbah a Moute • Bucks option to swap 2019 second round picks with Kings (?-?) to Kings for • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans) (?-?) • Bucks option to swap 2019 second round picks with Kings (?-?) on 2013-07-12
Thunder (less favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks)
Traded • Ish Smith • rights to Latavious Williams • 2016 second round pick (if this pick is not conveyed from 76ers to Celtics from previous trade, protected top 55 in 2016) (not exercised) • cash considerations to Pelicans for • 2018 second round pick (less favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
2
Knicks
Blazers (protected top 37)
Traded • Raymond Felton • Kurt Thomas to Knicks for • Jared Jeffries • Dan Gadzuric • rights to Kostas Papanikolaou • rights to Giorgos Printezis • 2018 second round pick (protected top 37, else extinguished) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2012-07-15
Kings (protected top 37)
Traded • Tyreke Evans • Kings right to swap 2018 second round picks with Blazers (?-?) in a 3-team trade with Blazers, Pelicans for • Greivis Vasquez •second round pick (from Blazers) (protected top 37 in 2018, unprotected in 2017) (?-?) • Kings right to swap 2018 second round picks with Blazers (?-?) on 2013-07-10
Rockets
Traded • Alonzo Gee • Scotty Hopson • trade exception to Kings for • Jason Terry • 2016 second round pick (protected #50-60) (#36-Rakeem Christmas) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2014-09-17
2
Lakers
2
Magic
Heat (protected top 55)
Traded • Shabazz Napier • cash considerations to Magic for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2016-07-27
2
Mavericks
Celtics (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks)
Traded • Rajon Rondo • Dwight Powell to Mavericks for • Brandan Wright • Jae Crowder • Jameer Nelson • first round pick (protected top 3 and #15-30 in 2016, top 7 in 2018-20, else 2020 second round pick, 2021 second round pick) (?-?) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks) (?-?) • $12.9M trade exception on 2014-12-18
2
Nets
Clippers (Clippers have option to swap picks if Clippers pick is #31-55)
Traded • Reggie Evans • Clippers option to swap 2018 second round picks (if pick is #31-55) (?-?) to Nets for • Clippers option to swap 2018 second round picks (if Clippers pick is #31-55) (?-?) on 2012-07-11
2
Nuggets
76ers
Traded • 2014 second round pick (protected top 45 and #51-60 in 2014, else extinguished) (not exercised) in a 3-team trade with Nuggets, Wizards for • Eric Maynor • 2016 second round pick (from Wizards) (#47-Arturas Gudaitis) • 2018 second round pick (from Nuggets) (?-?) on 2014-02-20
2
Pacers
2
Pelicans
Bucks (more favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks)
Traded • Luc Richard Mbah a Moute • Bucks option to swap 2019 second round picks with Kings (?-?) to Kings for • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans) (?-?) • Bucks option to swap 2019 second round picks with Kings (?-?) on 2013-07-12
Thunder (less favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks)
Traded • Ish Smith • rights to Latavious Williams • 2016 second round pick (if this pick is not conveyed from 76ers to Celtics from previous trade, protected top 55 in 2016) (not exercised) • cash considerations to Pelicans for • 2018 second round pick (less favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
2
Pistons
2
Raptors
Grizzlies
Traded • Greg Buckner in a 4-team trade with Magic, Mavericks, Raptors for • Jerry Stackhouse • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2009-07-09
Jazz (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks)
Traded • rights to Jarnell Stokes to Grizzlies for •2018 second round pick (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks) (?-?) on 2014-06-26
2
Rockets
Timberwolves (protected top 45)
Traded • Corey Brewer • Ronny Turiaf in a 3-team trade with 76ers, Rockets for • Troy Daniels • 2016 second round pick (protected #50-60) (from Rockets) (#36-Rakeem Christmas) • 2018 second round pick (protected top 45) (from Rockets) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2014-12-19
2
Spurs
Kings
Traded • Ray McCallum to Spurs for • 2018 second round pick (?-?)on 2016-07-09
2
Suns
2
Thunder
2
Timberwolves
Pelicans
Traded • 2017 second round pick (protected top 55, else extinguished) (?-?) to Timberwolves for • Brad Miller • 2013 second round pick (#52-Lorenzo Brown) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2012-07-13
2
Warriors
Jazz
Traded • Randy Foye • Kevin Murphy in a 3-team trade with Nuggets, Warriors for • Richard Jefferson • Andris Biedrins • Brandon Rush • 2014 first round pick (from Warriors) (#21-Rodney Hood) • 2018 second round pick (from Warriors) (?-?) • 2017 first round pick (from Warriors) (?-?) • 2017 second round pick (from Warriors) (?-?) • 2018 second round pick (from Nuggets) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2013-07-10
2
Wizards
Hawks
Traded • rights to Kelly Oubre in a 3-team trade with Knicks, Wizards for • Tim Hardaway Jr. • 2018 second round pick (from Wizards) (?-?) • 2019 second round pick (from Wizards) (?-?) on 2016-06-25
76ers
Kings (76ers have option to swap picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30))
Traded • Nik Stauskas • Jason Thompson • Carl Landry • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30, else extinguished) (?-?) • 76ers option to swap 2017 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30 if Kings do not convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018) (?-?) • 2018 first round pick (conditional if Kings convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018, protected top 10 in 2018, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) to 76ers for • rights to Arturas Gudaitis • rights to Luka Mitrovic • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30) (?-?) • 76ers option to swap 2017 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30 if Kings do not convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018) (?-?) on 2016-07-01
1
Blazers
Nuggets (protected top 14)
Traded • Arron Afflalo • Alonzo Gee to Blazers for • Will Barton • Victor Claver • Thomas Robinson • 2018 first round pick (protected top 14 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Kings picks) and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
1
Bucks
1
Bulls
1
Cavaliers
Celtics (protected top 10)
Traded • 2016 conditional second round pick (protected top 55 in 2016, else extinguished) (not exercised) in a 3-team trade with Cavaliers, Nets for • Tyler Zeller • Marcus Thornton • first round pick (from Cavaliers, protected top 10 in 2018-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2014-07-10
Suns (protected top 10)
Traded • Isaiah Thomas to Celtics for • Marcus Thornton • first round pick (protected top 10 in 2018-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
1
Celtics
1
Clippers
1
Grizzlies
Cavaliers (protected top 5 and #15-30)
Traded • Jon Leuer • $6.4M trade exception to Grizzlies for • Marreese Speights • Josh Selby • Wayne Ellington • first round pick in first draft 2 years after Grizzlies send first round pick to Timberwolves via Rockets (protected #1-5, #15-30 in 2016-16, top 5 in 2017-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2013-01-22
Nuggets (protected top 5 and #15-30)
Traded • Timofey Mozgov • 2016 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) to Cavaliers for • first round pick (protected top 18 in 2016, top 15 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) • first round pick in first draft 2 years after Grizzlies send first round pick to Timberwolves via Rockets (protected #1-5, #15-30 in 2016-16, top 5 in 2017-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2016-01-07
1
Hawks
1
Heat
Cavaliers (protected top 10)
Traded • LeBron James • Cavaliers option to swap 2012 first round picks (not exercised) to Heat for • second round pick (protected top 40 in 2011-12, unprotected in 2013) (2011 #54-Milan Macvan) • Cavaliers option to swap 2012 first round picks (not exercised) • 2012 second round pick (#34-Jae Crowder) • first round pick (protected top 10 in 2013-14, unprotected in 2016) (2013 #30-Nemanja Nedovic) • first round pick (2 years following the year in which Heat satisfies its obligation to convey a future first round draft pick to Cavaliers, protected top 10 in 2016-16, unprotected in 2017) (?-?) • $14.5M trade exception on 2010-07-09
76ers (protected top 10)
Traded • Thaddeus Young in a 3-team trade with Cavaliers, Timberwolves for • Luc Richard Mbah a Moute • Alexey Shved • first round pick (from Cavaliers, protected top 10 in 2016-16, unprotected in 2017) (?-?) on 2014-08-23
Warriors (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks)
Traded • Gerald Wallace • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Warriors (?-?) • cash considerations to 76ers for • Jason Thompson, 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks) with Warriors (?-?) on 2016-07-31
1
Hornets
1
Jazz
1
Kings
Cavaliers (protected top 10)
Traded • J.J. Hickson to Kings for • Omri Casspi • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 13 in 2013, top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2016-17, else 2017 second round pick (protected 56-60)) (?-?) on 2011-06-30
Bulls (protected top 10)
Traded • Luol Deng • Bulls conditional option to swap 2016 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised) to Cavaliers for • Andrew Bynum • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 13 in 2013, top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2016-17, else 2017 second round pick (protected #56-60)) (?-?) • Bulls conditional option to swap 2016 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised) • 2016 second round pick (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2014-01-06
76ers (76ers have option to swap picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30))
Traded • rights to Arturas Gudaitis • rights to Luka Mitrovic • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30) (?-?) • 76ers option to swap 2017 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30 if Kings do not convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018) (?-?) to Kings for • Nik Stauskas • Jason Thompson • Carl Landry • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30, else extinguished) (?-?) • 76ers option to swap 2017 first round picks with Kings (Kings pick protected #11-30 if Kings do not convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018) (?-?) • 2018 first round pick (conditional if Kings convey first round pick to Bulls in 2018, protected top 10 in 2018, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2016-07-01
1
Knicks
Nuggets (Nuggets have option to swap first round picks with Knicks)
Traded • Carmelo Anthony • Chauncey Billups • Anthony Carter • Renaldo Balkman • Shelden Williams • 2016 second round pick (#37-Richaun Holmes) • Nuggets option to swap 2018 first round picks with Knicks (?-?) in a 3-team trade with Knicks, Timberwolves for • Wilson Chandler • Raymond Felton • Danilo Gallinari • Kosta Koufos • Timofey Mozgov • 2012 second round pick (from Knicks) (#38-Quincy Miller) • 2013 second round pick (from Knicks) (#51-Romero Osby) • 2014 first round pick (from Knicks) (#12-Dario Saric) • Nuggets option to swap 2018 first round picks with Knicks (?-?) • $3M cash on 2011-02-22
Raptors (less favorable of Knicks, Nuggets picks)
Traded • Andrea Bargnani to Knicks for • Steve Novak • Marcus Camby • Quentin Richardson • 2014 second round pick (#59-Xavier Thames) •2018 first round pick (less favorable of Knicks, Nuggets picks) (?-?) • 2017 second round pick (?-?) on 2013-07-10
1
Lakers
Suns (protected top 3)
Traded • Steve Nash to Lakers for • 2013 first round pick (least favorable of Cavaliers, Heat, Kings (top 13 protected), Lakers (top 14 protected) picks) (#30-Nemanja Nedovic) • 2013 second round pick (protected top 40 in 2013, unprotected in 2014) (#57-Alex Oriakhi) • 2014 second round pick (#36-Johnny O'Bryant) • first round pick (protected top 5 in 2016, top 3 in 2018-17, unprotected in 2018) (?-?) • $3M cash on 2012-07-11
76ers (protected top 3)
Traded • Michael Carter-Williams in a 3-team trade with Bucks, Suns for • first round pick (protected top 5 in 2016, top 3 in 2018-17, unprotected in 2018) (from Suns) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
1
Magic
1
Mavericks
Celtics (protected top 7)
Traded • Rajon Rondo • Dwight Powell to Mavericks for • Brandan Wright • Jae Crowder • Jameer Nelson • first round pick (protected top 3 and #15-30 in 2016, top 7 in 2018-20, else 2020 second round pick, 2021 second round pick) (?-?) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks) (?-?) • $12.9M trade exception on 2014-12-18
1
Nets
Celtics
Traded • Paul Pierce • Kevin Garnett • Jason Terry • D.J. White • Celtics option to swap 2017 first round picks with Nets (?-?) • 2017 conditional second round pick (if Celtics exercise right to swap 2017 first round picks, protected top 45) (?-?) to Nets for • Gerald Wallace • Kris Humphries • MarShon Brooks • Kris Joseph • Keith Bogans • 2014 first round pick (least favorable of Hawks, Nets picks) (#17-James Young) • 2018 first round pick (?-?) • Celtics option to swap 2017 first round picks with Nets (?-?) • 2018 first round pick (?-?) on 2013-07-12
1
Nuggets
Knicks (Nuggets have option to swap first round picks with Knicks)
Traded • Wilson Chandler • Raymond Felton • Danilo Gallinari • Kosta Koufos • Timofey Mozgov • 2012 second round pick (from Knicks) (#38-Quincy Miller) • 2013 second round pick (from Knicks) (#51-Romero Osby) • 2014 first round pick (from Knicks) (#12-Dario Saric) • Nuggets option to swap 2018 first round picks with Knicks (?-?) • $3M cash in a 3-team trade with Nuggets, Timberwolves for • Carmelo Anthony • Chauncey Billups • Renaldo Balkman • Anthony Carter • Shelden Williams • Corey Brewer • Nuggets option to swap 2018 first round picks with Knicks (?-?) on 2011-02-22
Raptors (less favorable of Knicks, Nuggets picks)
Traded • Andrea Bargnani to Knicks for • Steve Novak • Marcus Camby • Quentin Richardson • 2014 second round pick (#59-Xavier Thames) •2018 first round pick (less favorable of Knicks, Nuggets picks) (?-?) • 2017 second round pick (?-?) on 2013-07-10
1
Pacers
1
Pelicans
1
Pistons
1
Raptors
1
Rockets
Nuggets (protected top 14)
Traded • Ty Lawson • 2017 second round pick (?-?) to Rockets for • Nick Johnson • Kostas Papanikolaou • Pablo Prigioni • Joey Dorsey •2018 first round pick (protected top 14 in 2018, else 2017 second round pick, cash) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2016-07-20
1
Spurs
1
Suns
1
Thunder
Cavaliers (protected top 15)
Traded • Dion Waiters • Lou Amundson • Alex Kirk • 2019 second round pick (?-?) in a 3-team trade with Knicks, Thunder for • J.R. Smith • Iman Shumpert • first round pick (from Thunder) (protected top 18 in 2016, top 15 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) on 2016-01-05
Nuggets (protected top 15)
Traded • Timofey Mozgov • 2016 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) to Cavaliers for • first round pick (protected top 18 in 2016, top 15 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) • first round pick in first draft 2 years after Grizzlies send first round pick to Timberwolves via Rockets (protected #1-5, #15-30 in 2016-16, top 5 in 2017-18, unprotected in 2019) (?-?) on 2016-01-07
76ers (protected top 15)
Traded • rights to Cenk Akyol to Nuggets for • JaVale McGee • rights to rights to Chukwudiebere Maduabum •first round pick (protected top 18 in 2016, top 15 in 2018-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
Warriors (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks)
Traded • Gerald Wallace • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Warriors (?-?) • cash considerations to 76ers for • Jason Thompson, 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks) with Warriors (?-?) on 2016-07-31
1
Timberwolves
Suns (protected top 12)
Traded • Robin Lopez • Hakim Warrick • 2014 second round pick (#36-Johnny O'Bryant) • $1.15M cash in a 3-team trade with Hornets, Timberwolves for • Wesley Johnson • Brad Miller • Jerome Dyson •first round pick (from Timberwolves) (protected top 13 in 2014, top 12 in 2016-16, else 2018 and 2017 second round picks) (?-?) on 2012-07-27
Celtics (protected top 12)
Traded • Brandan Wright to Suns for • first round pick (protected top 12 in 2016-16, else 2018 second round pick and 2017 second round pick) (?-?) on 2016-01-09
1
Warriors
76ers
Traded • Jason Thompson, 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks (less favorable of Heat (protected top 10), Thunder (protected top 15) picks) with Warriors (?-?) to Warriors for • Gerald Wallace • 76ers option to swap 2018 first round picks with Warriors (?-?) • cash considerations on 2016-07-31
1
Wizards
Round 2
2
76ers
Heat
Traded • rights to Arnett Moultrie to 76ers for • rights to Justin Hamilton • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2013-15, else 2016 second round pick, 2018 second round pick) (2016 #33-Jordan Mickey) (2018 ?-?) on 2012-06-28
Celtics
Traded • Jordan Crawford • MarShon Brooks in a 3-team trade with Heat, Warriors for • Joel Anthony •first round pick (protected top 14 in 2013-15, else 2016 second round pick, 2018 second round pick) (from Heat) (2016 #33-Jordan Mickey) (2018 ?-?) • 2018 second round pick (from Heat) (?-?) • cash on 2014-01-15
2
Blazers
Cavaliers
Traded • rights to Allen Crabbe to Blazers for • 2016 second round pick (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2013-06-27
Bulls
Traded • Luol Deng • Bulls conditional option to swap 2016 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised) to Cavaliers for • Andrew Bynum • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 13 in 2013, top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2016-17, else 2017 second round pick (protected #56-60)) (?-?) • Bulls conditional option to swap 2016 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised) • 2016 second round pick (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2014-01-06
Magic (more favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks)
Traded • rights to Milovan Rakovic to Bulls for • Anthony Randolph • 2016 second round pick (more favorable of Bulls, Nuggets picks) (#51-Tyler Harvey) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (?-?) • cash on 2014-07-14
2
Bucks
2
Bulls
Magic (more favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks)
Traded • rights to Milovan Rakovic to Bulls for • Anthony Randolph • 2016 second round pick (more favorable of Bulls, Nuggets picks) (#51-Tyler Harvey) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (?-?) • cash on 2014-07-14
2
Cavaliers
Celtics
Traded • Keith Bogans • 2016 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) • 2017 second round pick (protected top 55) (?-?) to Cavaliers for • Dwight Powell • Erik Murphy • Malcolm Thomas (b) • John Lucas III • 2018 second round pick (?-?) • 2017 second round pick (?-?) • trade exception on 2014-09-25
2
Celtics
Grizzlies
Traded • Jerryd Bayless • 2014 second round pick (protected top 50 and 56-60, else extinguished) (not exercised) • 2017 second round pick (protected top 35 in 2017, unprotected in 2018) (?-?) in a 3-team trade with Celtics, Thunder for • Courtney Lee • 2018 second round pick (from Celtics) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2014-01-07
Jazz (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks)
Traded • rights to Jarnell Stokes to Grizzlies for •2018 second round pick (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks) (?-?) on 2014-06-26
2
Clippers
Pelicans (protected top 55)
Traded • Rasual Butler • cash to Clippers for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2009-08-11
Cavaliers (protected top 55)
Traded • Alonzo Gee to Pelicans for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2014-07-11
Nets (Clippers have option to swap picks if Clippers pick is #31-55)
Traded • Clippers option to swap 2018 second round picks (if Clippers pick is #31-55) (?-?) to Clippers for • Reggie Evans • Clippers option to swap 2018 second round picks (if pick is #31-55) (?-?) on 2012-07-11
Bucks (protected #56-60)
Traded • J.J. Redick in a 3-team trade with Clippers, Suns for • 2014 second round pick (from Suns) (less favorable of Kings pick (protected #56-#60), Raptors pick (protected top 36), else 2016 second round pick (more favorable of Raptors, Suns picks)) (2014 #48-Lamar Patterson) • second round pick (from Clippers, protected #51-60 in 2016, #56-60 in 2018) (?-?) on 2013-07-10
Clippers (protected #56-60)
Traded • Jared Dudley • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2017-19, else 2020 second round pick, 2021 second round pick) (?-?) to Bucks for • Carlos Delfino • Miroslav Raduljica • second round pick (protected #51-60 in 2016, #56-60 in 2018) (?-?) on 2014-08-26
2
Grizzlies
Nuggets
Traded • Steven Hunter • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2010-11, top 10 in 2012-15, unprotected in 2018) (2010 #25-Dominique Jones) • cash to Grizzlies for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018) (?-?) • $3.796M trade exception on 2009-08-07
This pick was top 55 protected per the original terms of the trade, however the Grizzlies lifted the protection in a subsequent trade with the Mavericks in exchange for the rights to Nick Calathes on 2013-07-22
Mavericks
Traded • Rudy Fernandez • Corey Brewer to Nuggets for • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2011-12-13
This pick was top 55 protected per the original terms of the trade, however the Grizzlies lifted the protection in a subsequent trade with the Mavericks in exchange for the rights to Nick Calathes on 2013-07-22
Celtics (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks)
Traded • Rajon Rondo • Dwight Powell to Mavericks for • Brandan Wright • Jae Crowder • Jameer Nelson • first round pick (protected top 3 and #15-30 in 2016, top 7 in 2018-20, else 2020 second round pick, 2021 second round pick) (?-?) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks) (?-?) • $12.9M trade exception on 2014-12-18
2
Hawks
2
Heat
Celtics
Traded • Jordan Crawford • MarShon Brooks in a 3-team trade with Heat, Warriors for • Joel Anthony • first round pick (protected top 14 in 2013-15, else 2016 second round pick, 2018 second round pick) (from Heat) (2016 #33-Jordan Mickey) (2018 ?-?) • 2018 second round pick (from Heat) (?-?) • cash on 2014-01-15
2
Hornets
Spurs (protected top 55)
Traded • Theo Ratliff to Bobcats (who became Hornets) for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2010-02-18
Thunder (protected #56-60)
Traded • Jeremy Lamb to Hornets for • Luke Ridnour • 2018 second round pick (protected #56-60) (?-?) on 2016-06-25
2
Jazz
2
Kings
Pelicans (protected top 55)
Traded • Hilton Armstrong • cash to Kings for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2010-01-11
Bucks (more favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks)
Traded • Luc Richard Mbah a Moute • Bucks option to swap 2019 second round picks with Kings (?-?) to Kings for • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans) (?-?) • Bucks option to swap 2019 second round picks with Kings (?-?) on 2013-07-12
Thunder (less favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks)
Traded • Ish Smith • rights to Latavious Williams • 2016 second round pick (if this pick is not conveyed from 76ers to Celtics from previous trade, protected top 55 in 2016) (not exercised) • cash considerations to Pelicans for • 2018 second round pick (less favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
2
Knicks
Blazers (protected top 37)
Traded • Raymond Felton • Kurt Thomas to Knicks for • Jared Jeffries • Dan Gadzuric • rights to Kostas Papanikolaou • rights to Giorgos Printezis • 2018 second round pick (protected top 37, else extinguished) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2012-07-15
Kings (protected top 37)
Traded • Tyreke Evans • Kings right to swap 2018 second round picks with Blazers (?-?) in a 3-team trade with Blazers, Pelicans for • Greivis Vasquez •second round pick (from Blazers) (protected top 37 in 2018, unprotected in 2017) (?-?) • Kings right to swap 2018 second round picks with Blazers (?-?) on 2013-07-10
Rockets
Traded • Alonzo Gee • Scotty Hopson • trade exception to Kings for • Jason Terry • 2016 second round pick (protected #50-60) (#36-Rakeem Christmas) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2014-09-17
2
Lakers
2
Magic
Heat (protected top 55)
Traded • Shabazz Napier • cash considerations to Magic for • 2018 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2018, else extinguished) (?-?) on 2016-07-27
2
Mavericks
Celtics (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks)
Traded • Rajon Rondo • Dwight Powell to Mavericks for • Brandan Wright • Jae Crowder • Jameer Nelson • first round pick (protected top 3 and #15-30 in 2016, top 7 in 2018-20, else 2020 second round pick, 2021 second round pick) (?-?) • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Grizzlies, Mavericks picks) (?-?) • $12.9M trade exception on 2014-12-18
2
Nets
Clippers (Clippers have option to swap picks if Clippers pick is #31-55)
Traded • Reggie Evans • Clippers option to swap 2018 second round picks (if pick is #31-55) (?-?) to Nets for • Clippers option to swap 2018 second round picks (if Clippers pick is #31-55) (?-?) on 2012-07-11
2
Nuggets
76ers
Traded • 2014 second round pick (protected top 45 and #51-60 in 2014, else extinguished) (not exercised) in a 3-team trade with Nuggets, Wizards for • Eric Maynor • 2016 second round pick (from Wizards) (#47-Arturas Gudaitis) • 2018 second round pick (from Nuggets) (?-?) on 2014-02-20
2
Pacers
2
Pelicans
Bucks (more favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks)
Traded • Luc Richard Mbah a Moute • Bucks option to swap 2019 second round picks with Kings (?-?) to Kings for • 2018 second round pick (more favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans) (?-?) • Bucks option to swap 2019 second round picks with Kings (?-?) on 2013-07-12
Thunder (less favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks)
Traded • Ish Smith • rights to Latavious Williams • 2016 second round pick (if this pick is not conveyed from 76ers to Celtics from previous trade, protected top 55 in 2016) (not exercised) • cash considerations to Pelicans for • 2018 second round pick (less favorable of Kings (protected #56-60), Pelicans picks) (?-?) on 2016-02-19
2
Pistons
2
Raptors
Grizzlies
Traded • Greg Buckner in a 4-team trade with Magic, Mavericks, Raptors for • Jerry Stackhouse • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2009-07-09
Jazz (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks)
Traded • rights to Jarnell Stokes to Grizzlies for •2018 second round pick (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks) (?-?) on 2014-06-26
2
Rockets
Timberwolves (protected top 45)
Traded • Corey Brewer • Ronny Turiaf in a 3-team trade with 76ers, Rockets for • Troy Daniels • 2016 second round pick (protected #50-60) (from Rockets) (#36-Rakeem Christmas) • 2018 second round pick (protected top 45) (from Rockets) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2014-12-19
2
Spurs
Kings
Traded • Ray McCallum to Spurs for • 2018 second round pick (?-?)on 2016-07-09
2
Suns
2
Thunder
2
Timberwolves
Pelicans
Traded • 2017 second round pick (protected top 55, else extinguished) (?-?) to Timberwolves for • Brad Miller • 2013 second round pick (#52-Lorenzo Brown) • 2018 second round pick (?-?) on 2012-07-13
2
Warriors
Jazz
Traded • Randy Foye • Kevin Murphy in a 3-team trade with Nuggets, Warriors for • Richard Jefferson • Andris Biedrins • Brandon Rush • 2014 first round pick (from Warriors) (#21-Rodney Hood) • 2018 second round pick (from Warriors) (?-?) • 2017 first round pick (from Warriors) (?-?) • 2017 second round pick (from Warriors) (?-?) • 2018 second round pick (from Nuggets) (?-?) • cash considerations on 2013-07-10
2
Wizards
Hawks
Traded • rights to Kelly Oubre in a 3-team trade with Knicks, Wizards for • Tim Hardaway Jr. • 2018 second round pick (from Wizards) (?-?) • 2019 second round pick (from Wizards) (?-?) on 2016-06-25
2018 Top Draft Prospects
it’s the perfect time to start planning for 2018. Once again, the top 15 is filled primarily with potential one-and-done prospects. Some of them will underperform or choose to remain at school, while other college upperclassmen may emerge as lottery picks, a la Frank Kaminsky or Willie Cauley-Stein.
1. Skal Labissiere, Kentucky
Freshman | 7-foot, 216 pounds | center
Labissiere could become the second Kentucky 7-footer in a row taken atop the NBA draft. He isn’t yet the post player that Karl Towns is, but remember that Kentucky coach John Calipari forced Towns to play more in the paint as a freshman and helped him to develop those post moves. If Labissiere can develop a few go-to post moves to pair with his perimeter skills, he’ll be a no-brainer in the top spot. The biggest potential problem for Labissiere would be an NCAA investigation into the prep school he played for in high school.
2. Ben Simmons, LSU
Freshman | 6’10”, 239 pounds | forward
An Australian native, Simmons came to the U.S. in 2013 to play for Montverde(Fla.) prep, which regularly churns out college and NBA prospects. His godfather, David Patrick, is an assistant at LSU and helped to secure his commitment. Simmons has experience playing all five positions and has the ballhandling to prove it. At 6’10” and 225 (and counting) pounds, he’ll be a matchup problem for almost every opponent in the SEC.
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3. Brandon Ingram, Duke
Freshman | 6’9”, 196 pounds | forward
The next in the line of one-and-done prospects at Duke, Ingram is a 6’9” power forward with an impressive 7’3” wingspan. He was a winner in high school, securing four straight state titles; and he’ll be beloved in Duke, considering he spurned North Carolina in choosing to become a Blue Devil. He needs to add some serious weight to his frame in order to be an NBA scorer, but he won’t turn 18 until September, so teams will love the idea of his upside.
4. Dragan Bender, Maccabi Tel Aviv
17 years old | 7’1”, 216 pounds | forward
SI introduced most of the world to the legend of Dragan Bender in an August 2014 piece from Luke Winn. A skilled 7-footer who is a three-point threat, Bender will no doubt draw comparisons to Kristaps Porzingis. Of course, if that means that he will be selected in the top five, that shouldn’t be a problem for the Croatian big man. Bender has international and professional experience and could be ready to jump to the NBA right away after being drafted.
5. Jaylen Brown, Cal
Freshman | 6’6”, 222 pounds | forward
Brown was one of the biggest recruiting coups so far in the early tenure of Cuonzo Martin at Cal. Golden Bears fans will love watching Brown drive to the basket and finish at the rim. He’s a raw defensive prospect but is athletic enough to guard multiple positions in college and potentially even the NBA. He and fellow five-star prospect Ivan Rabb will help raise each other’s draft profiles.
6. Jakob Poeltl, Utah
Sophomore | 7-foot, 235 pounds | center
The first returning college player on this list, Poeltl was one of the key’s to Utah’s unexpected run to the Sweet 16 last season. He benefited a lot from having Delon Wright (the No. 20 pick in 2016) running the point for his Utes, but now will be given an opportunity to be the focal point of his team’s offense. He’s a back-to-the-basket center who could work on his rebounding and passing but has quick feet and excellent defensive instincts.
7. Diamond Stone, Maryland
Freshman | 6’10”, 250 pounds | center
Stone is slightly undersized as a center, but he is a big man in the mold of Jahlil Okafor, who prefers to play underneath the rim. He should shine at Maryland and could see his NBA draft prospect rise. The Terrapins could open the season as the No. 1 team in the country and will be a threat to take home a national championship. Stone will have room to work thanks to a number of skilled three-point shooters, including fellow potential first-round draft picks Melo Trimble and Jake Layman.
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8. Malik Newman, Mississippi State
Freshman | 6’4”, 185 pounds | guard
Newman is the prized recruit of Ben Howland’s first summer at the helm in Starkville, Miss. The son of former Mississippi State star Horatio Webster, Newman has basketball in his blood. And since he will come into school as far and away the most talented player for the Bulldogs, expect him to put up big numbers in likely his only season.
9. Kris Dunn, Providence
Redshirt junior | 6’3”, 205 pounds | guard
As with every season, there were too many players who declared early for the NBA draft and not enough spots for them to be selected. Dunn, in a rare move, spurned the chance of being selected in the lottery—he certainly wouldn’t have slipped out of the first round—to return to school. He’s been hampered by injuries and could use another full season to show off his dynamic game. He could also work to reduce his turnovers and prove that he can be an NBA point guard.
10. Cheick Diallo, Kansas
Freshman | 6’9”, 220 pounds | forward
Diallo could suffer early in his NBA draft scouting reports because of comparisons to Cliff Alexander, the Kansas prospect who only played part of his freshman season before an NCAA investigation ruled him ineligible. He went undrafted in 2016. The comparisons between Diallo and Alexander end, though, with them being slightly undersized power forwards who chose to play for the Jayhawks. Diallo is more athletic, with excellent leaping ability and a more natural ability to score. He could be an immediate offensive impact for the team that drafts him.
11. Furkan Korkmaz, Anadolu Efes
17 years old | 6’6”, 170 pounds | guard
It’s hard to imagine an NBA in which a 6’6” guard with ball skills isn’t a coveted prospect. He helped Turkey win gold in the 2014 FIBA Europe U-18 championship and moved quickly through Efes’s youth system and onto its first team. He’s a confident shooter and an adept passer who projects as an off-the-ball scorer and facilitator in the NBA.
12. Jamal Murray, Kentucky
Freshman | 6’5”, 201 pounds | guard
Murray may be the quickest riser in this NBA draft. He quickly reclassified from 2018 to 2016 so that he could play at Kentucky this fall. Murray made an impression at the Nike Hoops Summit in April, leading all scorers with 30 points. With Tyler Ulis seemingly locked into the point guard slot for the Wildcats, Murray will have a chance to play off the ball and become the next in a line of strong Kentucky guards under Calipari.
13. Caris LeVert, Michigan
Senior | 6’7”, 201 pounds | guard
LeVert’s junior season was cut short when he fractured his foot against Northwestern in January, but he is such an intriguing prospect that he still considered jumping to the NBA and probably would have been selected in the late first round or early second round. LeVert should be able to plug into any NBA offense, as he’s an excellent (40.7%) three-point shooter and is adept at handling the ball in screen-and-rolls.
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14. Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga
Sophomore | 6’10”, 231 pounds | forward
Sabonis will shine again this season as the best forward on a team stacked with frontcourt talent. Playing alongside center Przemek Karnowski and wing Kyle Wiltjer, Sabonis was the Bulldogs’ top rebounder and low-post scorer. According to hoop-math.com, he finished 76.5% of his field-goal attempts around the rim. He has a natural feel as a rebounder and will project as an offensive weapon in his rookie NBA season.
16. Henry Ellenson, Marquette
Freshman | 6’9”, 231 pounds | forward
Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski made waves in October when he landed acommitment from Ellenson. Ellenson, a big man with elite offensive skills for his age, was the No. 4 player in his class, according to Rivals.com. He will instantly become the primary offensive threat for the Golden Eagles, who are only beginning the rebuilding phase.
15. Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame
Sophomore | 6’1”, 194 pounds | guard
If you watched the Fighting Irish last season, you probably spent most of your time keyed in on Jerian Grant. And rightfully so—Grant was an SI All-American last season and was one of the most valuable college basketball players in the country. Jackson will step into his shoes as the leader of Notre Dame this season. He is an ideal, pass-first point guard who can run an offense but also can find his own points. He was a 43% three-point shooter last season.
16. Nigel Hayes, Wisconsin
Junior | 6’7”, 235 pounds | forward
Hayes is perhaps best known for pranking stenographers in Wisconsin’s run to the national championship game last season, but you’ll soon be familiar with his on-court hijinks as well. He looks like the next in the line of Wisconsin big men who can stretch the floor with a three-point shot. Although he doesn’t have the size of Frank Kaminsky, he does have some low post skills and is a 40% three-point shooter.
17. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Kansas
Sophomore | 6’6”, 191 pounds | guard
The 18-year-old—yes, 18-year-old—sophomore will be Bill Self’s secret weapon this season. After struggling to adjust to the college game as a freshman, expect Mykhailiuk’s numbers to rise rapidly during his sophomore season. He’s a strong scorer and has a feel for handling long rebounds.
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18. Damian Jones, Vanderbilt
Junior | 6’10”, 248 pounds | forward/center
Don’t look now, but Vanderbilt basketball could be back in 2016-16. After an awful January in which the Commodores lost seven of eight, they slowly climbed into the top 40, according to kenpom.com. Jones was a big reason why. He used more than 25% of possessions and took more than 25% of shots for Vandy last season while posting impressive rebounding and shot-blocking rates.
19. Justin Jackson, North Carolina
Sophomore | 6’7”, 168 pounds | forward
Jackson will be one of the top offensive threats on SI’s Way-Too-Early No. 1 team. The former McDonald’s All-American struggled at the start of conference play but became a key contributor for UNC down the stretch and in the NCAA tournament. His midrange game is strong, but improving that 30.4% three-point shooting will be the difference between being a potential lottery pick and possibly falling out of the first round.
20. Zhou Qi, Xinjiang
19 years old | 7’2”, 209 pounds | center
Qi is already being hailed as the best Chinese prospect since Yao Ming, but he has some work to do before he begins living up to expectations. The first item on the check list is putting on some weight. His lanky frame allows him to get pushed around in the frontcourt, but he has a surprisingly soft touch on his shots and can play well in pick-and-roll settings. Until he has an NBA-ready body, though, Qi will be a high-upside, high-risk prospect.
21. Kennedy Meeks, North Carolina
Junior | 6’9”, 279 pounds | center
Meeks trimmed down for his sophomore season at Carolina after playing at around 320 pounds as a freshman. As a result, he improved in almost every category, including minutes per game and defensive block percentage. He’ll get plenty of attention as North Carolina looks poised to contend for a national title this season.
22. Brice Johnson, North Carolina
Senior | 6’9”, 225 pounds | forward
Johnson, the third Tar Heel in the top 30, was North Carolina’s most consistent player this season. He may be thin, but that hasn’t prevented him from cleaning up rebounds or blocking shots, both of which he excelled at last season. He shows off his athleticism in the open court and has a penchant for finishing above the rim.
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23. Jake Layman, Maryland
Senior | 6’9”, 205 pounds | forward
Layman’s size and shooting ability should help propel him into the first round. Maryland is counting on him to stretch opposing defenses with his three-point shot this season. NBA teams will worry about what position he’ll guard in the pros, but his offensive skills will be too enticing to pass up.
24. Troy Williams, Indiana
Junior | 6’6”, 195 pounds | forward
Williams made big strides as a sophomore, using a higher percentage of Indiana’s shots and possessions while also increasing his offensive rating. To be a successful NBA wing, he’ll have to improve his three-point shooting (he only took 13 threes last season) and become a more consistent defender.
25. Melo Trimble, Maryland
Sophomore | 6’3”, 190 pounds | guard
Trimble is one of the more intriguing prospects in the draft. He was Maryland’s best scorer a season ago, but had fewer chances than he should have because of how many shots and possessions Dez Wells took. With Wells out of the picture but plenty of talent left, Trimble should be able to show off his ability to facilitate for teammates and create for himself.
26. E.C. Matthews, Rhode Island
Junior | 6’5”, 190 pounds | junior
Matthews was one of the standouts in the adidas Nations camp in 2014, which featured recently drafted NBA players like Kelly Oubre, Stanley Johnson, Terry Rozier and Montrezl Harrell. As a freshman at Rhode Island, he averaged 16.9 points per game but was just 32.5% from three-point range.
27. Malik Pope, San Diego State
Sophomore | 6’10”, 205 pounds | forward
Pope’s biggest battle this season will once again be staying healthy. After missing his junior and senior seasons of high school, Pope struggled to play consistent minutes for the Aztecs as a freshman. When he’s on the court, he’s a really skilled wing who shines on the perimeter with his ballhandling skills and three-point stroke.
28. Buddy Hield, Oklahoma
Senior | 6’4”, 214 pounds | guard
Hield was one of the best scorers in college basketball a season ago, and he helped lead Oklahoma on a Sweet 16 run. He’s somewhat small for an NBA shooting guard, but a long wingspan and strong upper body help him make up for his slight stature. He is best known as an offensive threat, but he has all the tools to be an effective NBA defender.
29. Egemen Guven, Karsiyaka
18 years old | 6’11”, 210 pounds | forward
This Turkish star-in-the-making has already drawn Pau Gasol comparisons because of his size, footwork and ability to drop in baskets over both shoulders in the post. He’ll have to add weight to his frame in order to play on the low block in the NBA, but he could develop into a dangerous four in the right system.
30. Michael Gbinije, Syracuse
Senior | 6’7”, 200 pounds | guard
Gbinije will be 23 years old by the time the 2018 NBA draft rolls around, so he will need to use his senior season at Syracuse to show that he has a complete game. Syracuse was overshadowed by Duke and Notre Dame in the ACC last season and all-but forgotten after it self-imposed a postseason ban, but quietly, Gbinije kept the Orange together. He does everything well for a guard, and he’ll be a breakout player this season.
1. Skal Labissiere, Kentucky
Freshman | 7-foot, 216 pounds | center
Labissiere could become the second Kentucky 7-footer in a row taken atop the NBA draft. He isn’t yet the post player that Karl Towns is, but remember that Kentucky coach John Calipari forced Towns to play more in the paint as a freshman and helped him to develop those post moves. If Labissiere can develop a few go-to post moves to pair with his perimeter skills, he’ll be a no-brainer in the top spot. The biggest potential problem for Labissiere would be an NCAA investigation into the prep school he played for in high school.
2. Ben Simmons, LSU
Freshman | 6’10”, 239 pounds | forward
An Australian native, Simmons came to the U.S. in 2013 to play for Montverde(Fla.) prep, which regularly churns out college and NBA prospects. His godfather, David Patrick, is an assistant at LSU and helped to secure his commitment. Simmons has experience playing all five positions and has the ballhandling to prove it. At 6’10” and 225 (and counting) pounds, he’ll be a matchup problem for almost every opponent in the SEC.
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3. Brandon Ingram, Duke
Freshman | 6’9”, 196 pounds | forward
The next in the line of one-and-done prospects at Duke, Ingram is a 6’9” power forward with an impressive 7’3” wingspan. He was a winner in high school, securing four straight state titles; and he’ll be beloved in Duke, considering he spurned North Carolina in choosing to become a Blue Devil. He needs to add some serious weight to his frame in order to be an NBA scorer, but he won’t turn 18 until September, so teams will love the idea of his upside.
4. Dragan Bender, Maccabi Tel Aviv
17 years old | 7’1”, 216 pounds | forward
SI introduced most of the world to the legend of Dragan Bender in an August 2014 piece from Luke Winn. A skilled 7-footer who is a three-point threat, Bender will no doubt draw comparisons to Kristaps Porzingis. Of course, if that means that he will be selected in the top five, that shouldn’t be a problem for the Croatian big man. Bender has international and professional experience and could be ready to jump to the NBA right away after being drafted.
5. Jaylen Brown, Cal
Freshman | 6’6”, 222 pounds | forward
Brown was one of the biggest recruiting coups so far in the early tenure of Cuonzo Martin at Cal. Golden Bears fans will love watching Brown drive to the basket and finish at the rim. He’s a raw defensive prospect but is athletic enough to guard multiple positions in college and potentially even the NBA. He and fellow five-star prospect Ivan Rabb will help raise each other’s draft profiles.
6. Jakob Poeltl, Utah
Sophomore | 7-foot, 235 pounds | center
The first returning college player on this list, Poeltl was one of the key’s to Utah’s unexpected run to the Sweet 16 last season. He benefited a lot from having Delon Wright (the No. 20 pick in 2016) running the point for his Utes, but now will be given an opportunity to be the focal point of his team’s offense. He’s a back-to-the-basket center who could work on his rebounding and passing but has quick feet and excellent defensive instincts.
7. Diamond Stone, Maryland
Freshman | 6’10”, 250 pounds | center
Stone is slightly undersized as a center, but he is a big man in the mold of Jahlil Okafor, who prefers to play underneath the rim. He should shine at Maryland and could see his NBA draft prospect rise. The Terrapins could open the season as the No. 1 team in the country and will be a threat to take home a national championship. Stone will have room to work thanks to a number of skilled three-point shooters, including fellow potential first-round draft picks Melo Trimble and Jake Layman.
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8. Malik Newman, Mississippi State
Freshman | 6’4”, 185 pounds | guard
Newman is the prized recruit of Ben Howland’s first summer at the helm in Starkville, Miss. The son of former Mississippi State star Horatio Webster, Newman has basketball in his blood. And since he will come into school as far and away the most talented player for the Bulldogs, expect him to put up big numbers in likely his only season.
9. Kris Dunn, Providence
Redshirt junior | 6’3”, 205 pounds | guard
As with every season, there were too many players who declared early for the NBA draft and not enough spots for them to be selected. Dunn, in a rare move, spurned the chance of being selected in the lottery—he certainly wouldn’t have slipped out of the first round—to return to school. He’s been hampered by injuries and could use another full season to show off his dynamic game. He could also work to reduce his turnovers and prove that he can be an NBA point guard.
10. Cheick Diallo, Kansas
Freshman | 6’9”, 220 pounds | forward
Diallo could suffer early in his NBA draft scouting reports because of comparisons to Cliff Alexander, the Kansas prospect who only played part of his freshman season before an NCAA investigation ruled him ineligible. He went undrafted in 2016. The comparisons between Diallo and Alexander end, though, with them being slightly undersized power forwards who chose to play for the Jayhawks. Diallo is more athletic, with excellent leaping ability and a more natural ability to score. He could be an immediate offensive impact for the team that drafts him.
11. Furkan Korkmaz, Anadolu Efes
17 years old | 6’6”, 170 pounds | guard
It’s hard to imagine an NBA in which a 6’6” guard with ball skills isn’t a coveted prospect. He helped Turkey win gold in the 2014 FIBA Europe U-18 championship and moved quickly through Efes’s youth system and onto its first team. He’s a confident shooter and an adept passer who projects as an off-the-ball scorer and facilitator in the NBA.
12. Jamal Murray, Kentucky
Freshman | 6’5”, 201 pounds | guard
Murray may be the quickest riser in this NBA draft. He quickly reclassified from 2018 to 2016 so that he could play at Kentucky this fall. Murray made an impression at the Nike Hoops Summit in April, leading all scorers with 30 points. With Tyler Ulis seemingly locked into the point guard slot for the Wildcats, Murray will have a chance to play off the ball and become the next in a line of strong Kentucky guards under Calipari.
13. Caris LeVert, Michigan
Senior | 6’7”, 201 pounds | guard
LeVert’s junior season was cut short when he fractured his foot against Northwestern in January, but he is such an intriguing prospect that he still considered jumping to the NBA and probably would have been selected in the late first round or early second round. LeVert should be able to plug into any NBA offense, as he’s an excellent (40.7%) three-point shooter and is adept at handling the ball in screen-and-rolls.
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14. Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga
Sophomore | 6’10”, 231 pounds | forward
Sabonis will shine again this season as the best forward on a team stacked with frontcourt talent. Playing alongside center Przemek Karnowski and wing Kyle Wiltjer, Sabonis was the Bulldogs’ top rebounder and low-post scorer. According to hoop-math.com, he finished 76.5% of his field-goal attempts around the rim. He has a natural feel as a rebounder and will project as an offensive weapon in his rookie NBA season.
16. Henry Ellenson, Marquette
Freshman | 6’9”, 231 pounds | forward
Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski made waves in October when he landed acommitment from Ellenson. Ellenson, a big man with elite offensive skills for his age, was the No. 4 player in his class, according to Rivals.com. He will instantly become the primary offensive threat for the Golden Eagles, who are only beginning the rebuilding phase.
15. Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame
Sophomore | 6’1”, 194 pounds | guard
If you watched the Fighting Irish last season, you probably spent most of your time keyed in on Jerian Grant. And rightfully so—Grant was an SI All-American last season and was one of the most valuable college basketball players in the country. Jackson will step into his shoes as the leader of Notre Dame this season. He is an ideal, pass-first point guard who can run an offense but also can find his own points. He was a 43% three-point shooter last season.
16. Nigel Hayes, Wisconsin
Junior | 6’7”, 235 pounds | forward
Hayes is perhaps best known for pranking stenographers in Wisconsin’s run to the national championship game last season, but you’ll soon be familiar with his on-court hijinks as well. He looks like the next in the line of Wisconsin big men who can stretch the floor with a three-point shot. Although he doesn’t have the size of Frank Kaminsky, he does have some low post skills and is a 40% three-point shooter.
17. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Kansas
Sophomore | 6’6”, 191 pounds | guard
The 18-year-old—yes, 18-year-old—sophomore will be Bill Self’s secret weapon this season. After struggling to adjust to the college game as a freshman, expect Mykhailiuk’s numbers to rise rapidly during his sophomore season. He’s a strong scorer and has a feel for handling long rebounds.
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18. Damian Jones, Vanderbilt
Junior | 6’10”, 248 pounds | forward/center
Don’t look now, but Vanderbilt basketball could be back in 2016-16. After an awful January in which the Commodores lost seven of eight, they slowly climbed into the top 40, according to kenpom.com. Jones was a big reason why. He used more than 25% of possessions and took more than 25% of shots for Vandy last season while posting impressive rebounding and shot-blocking rates.
19. Justin Jackson, North Carolina
Sophomore | 6’7”, 168 pounds | forward
Jackson will be one of the top offensive threats on SI’s Way-Too-Early No. 1 team. The former McDonald’s All-American struggled at the start of conference play but became a key contributor for UNC down the stretch and in the NCAA tournament. His midrange game is strong, but improving that 30.4% three-point shooting will be the difference between being a potential lottery pick and possibly falling out of the first round.
20. Zhou Qi, Xinjiang
19 years old | 7’2”, 209 pounds | center
Qi is already being hailed as the best Chinese prospect since Yao Ming, but he has some work to do before he begins living up to expectations. The first item on the check list is putting on some weight. His lanky frame allows him to get pushed around in the frontcourt, but he has a surprisingly soft touch on his shots and can play well in pick-and-roll settings. Until he has an NBA-ready body, though, Qi will be a high-upside, high-risk prospect.
21. Kennedy Meeks, North Carolina
Junior | 6’9”, 279 pounds | center
Meeks trimmed down for his sophomore season at Carolina after playing at around 320 pounds as a freshman. As a result, he improved in almost every category, including minutes per game and defensive block percentage. He’ll get plenty of attention as North Carolina looks poised to contend for a national title this season.
22. Brice Johnson, North Carolina
Senior | 6’9”, 225 pounds | forward
Johnson, the third Tar Heel in the top 30, was North Carolina’s most consistent player this season. He may be thin, but that hasn’t prevented him from cleaning up rebounds or blocking shots, both of which he excelled at last season. He shows off his athleticism in the open court and has a penchant for finishing above the rim.
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23. Jake Layman, Maryland
Senior | 6’9”, 205 pounds | forward
Layman’s size and shooting ability should help propel him into the first round. Maryland is counting on him to stretch opposing defenses with his three-point shot this season. NBA teams will worry about what position he’ll guard in the pros, but his offensive skills will be too enticing to pass up.
24. Troy Williams, Indiana
Junior | 6’6”, 195 pounds | forward
Williams made big strides as a sophomore, using a higher percentage of Indiana’s shots and possessions while also increasing his offensive rating. To be a successful NBA wing, he’ll have to improve his three-point shooting (he only took 13 threes last season) and become a more consistent defender.
25. Melo Trimble, Maryland
Sophomore | 6’3”, 190 pounds | guard
Trimble is one of the more intriguing prospects in the draft. He was Maryland’s best scorer a season ago, but had fewer chances than he should have because of how many shots and possessions Dez Wells took. With Wells out of the picture but plenty of talent left, Trimble should be able to show off his ability to facilitate for teammates and create for himself.
26. E.C. Matthews, Rhode Island
Junior | 6’5”, 190 pounds | junior
Matthews was one of the standouts in the adidas Nations camp in 2014, which featured recently drafted NBA players like Kelly Oubre, Stanley Johnson, Terry Rozier and Montrezl Harrell. As a freshman at Rhode Island, he averaged 16.9 points per game but was just 32.5% from three-point range.
27. Malik Pope, San Diego State
Sophomore | 6’10”, 205 pounds | forward
Pope’s biggest battle this season will once again be staying healthy. After missing his junior and senior seasons of high school, Pope struggled to play consistent minutes for the Aztecs as a freshman. When he’s on the court, he’s a really skilled wing who shines on the perimeter with his ballhandling skills and three-point stroke.
28. Buddy Hield, Oklahoma
Senior | 6’4”, 214 pounds | guard
Hield was one of the best scorers in college basketball a season ago, and he helped lead Oklahoma on a Sweet 16 run. He’s somewhat small for an NBA shooting guard, but a long wingspan and strong upper body help him make up for his slight stature. He is best known as an offensive threat, but he has all the tools to be an effective NBA defender.
29. Egemen Guven, Karsiyaka
18 years old | 6’11”, 210 pounds | forward
This Turkish star-in-the-making has already drawn Pau Gasol comparisons because of his size, footwork and ability to drop in baskets over both shoulders in the post. He’ll have to add weight to his frame in order to play on the low block in the NBA, but he could develop into a dangerous four in the right system.
30. Michael Gbinije, Syracuse
Senior | 6’7”, 200 pounds | guard
Gbinije will be 23 years old by the time the 2018 NBA draft rolls around, so he will need to use his senior season at Syracuse to show that he has a complete game. Syracuse was overshadowed by Duke and Notre Dame in the ACC last season and all-but forgotten after it self-imposed a postseason ban, but quietly, Gbinije kept the Orange together. He does everything well for a guard, and he’ll be a breakout player this season.
2018 NBA Draft Tracker
NBA teams have been busy shuffling the deck ahead of the 2018 NBA draft, and we should expect the action to continue into and beyond the league's annual amateur selection process.
In some cases, predraft moves signal a desire to move up or down in the order. In others, big-picture, franchise-altering machinations are at work. Example: The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a deal that sent away a piece of their core in Nicolas Batum, which may be an admission that LaMarcus Aldridge's days in Rip City are numbered.
Picks, players and future considerations are always on the move this time of year, and Thursday night was no different.
There were plenty of deals on draft night, which means we have ample opportunities to pass hasty judgment, which is always fun. Grading deals so soon after they're completed can be dangerous, especially when one move is only part of a larger plan. But we'll do what we can to lay out the pros and cons of each deal while handing out evaluations for both sides.
In some cases, predraft moves signal a desire to move up or down in the order. In others, big-picture, franchise-altering machinations are at work. Example: The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a deal that sent away a piece of their core in Nicolas Batum, which may be an admission that LaMarcus Aldridge's days in Rip City are numbered.
Picks, players and future considerations are always on the move this time of year, and Thursday night was no different.
There were plenty of deals on draft night, which means we have ample opportunities to pass hasty judgment, which is always fun. Grading deals so soon after they're completed can be dangerous, especially when one move is only part of a larger plan. But we'll do what we can to lay out the pros and cons of each deal while handing out evaluations for both sides.
2018 NBA Draft Scout
After seeing players like Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and Kristaps Porzingis improve their stocks over the course of the past year in various ways, it's important to remember nothing is set in stone this early. That said, you can be certain NBA teams of all levels already have their sights on a few top-level prospects.
Here is a look at the next set of possible stars ready to make an impact in the NBA, as soon as many of them first start their college careers.
Note: Draft order based on predictions for upcoming season. Trades information courtesy of Pro Sports Transactions.
2018 NBA Mock Draft
Pos.
Team
Selection
1
Philadelphia 76ers
Ben Simmons, SF, LSU
2
Denver Nuggets (via Knicks)
Skal Labissiere, C, Kentucky
3
Orlando Magic
Jaylen Brown, SF, Cal
4
Minnesota Timberwolves
Brandon Ingram, SF, Duke
5
Toronto Raptors (via Nuggets)
Dragan Bender, PF, Bosnia
6
Sacramento Kings
Kris Dunn, PG, Providence
7
Philadelphia 76ers (via Lakers)
Malik Newman, SG, Mississippi St.
8
Detroit Pistons
Diamond Stone, C, Maryland
9
Charlotte Hornets
Jakob Poeltl, C, Utah
10
Indiana Pacers
Jamal Murray, PG, Kentucky
11
Boston Celtics (via Nets)
Nigel Hayes, SF, Wisconsin
12
Utah Jazz
Furkan Korkmaz, SG, Turkey
13
Phoenix Suns
Caris LeVert, SF, Michigan
14
Portland Trail Blazers
Zhou Qi, C, China
15
Philadelphia 76ers (via Heat)
Melo Trimble, PG, Maryland
16
Boston Celtics
Cheick Diallo, PF, Kansas
17
Milwaukee Bucks
Demetrius Jackson, PG, Notre Dame
18
Toronto Raptors
Justin Jackson, SG, North Carolina
19
Philadelphia 76ers (via Thunder)
Troy Williams, SF, Indiana
20
New Orleans Pelicans
Henry Ellenson, PF, Marquette
21
Boston Celtics (via Mavericks)
Dwayne Bacon, SG, Florida State
22
Atlanta Hawks
Domantas Sabonis, PF, Gonzaga
23
Memphis Grizzlies
Isaiah Briscoe, PG, Kentucky
24
Chicago Bulls
Ron Baker, SG, Wichita State
25
Washington Wizards
Damian Jones, PF, Vanderbilt
26
Los Angeles Clippers
Malik Pope, PF, UNLV
27
San Antonio Spurs
Brice Johnson, PF, North Carolina
28
Phoenix Suns (via Cavaliers)
Jake Layman, SF, Maryland
29
Houston Rockets
A.J. Hammons, C, Purdue
30
Golden State Warriors
Alex Poythress, SF, Kentucky
Here is a look at the next set of possible stars ready to make an impact in the NBA, as soon as many of them first start their college careers.
Note: Draft order based on predictions for upcoming season. Trades information courtesy of Pro Sports Transactions.
2018 NBA Mock Draft
Pos.
Team
Selection
1
Philadelphia 76ers
Ben Simmons, SF, LSU
2
Denver Nuggets (via Knicks)
Skal Labissiere, C, Kentucky
3
Orlando Magic
Jaylen Brown, SF, Cal
4
Minnesota Timberwolves
Brandon Ingram, SF, Duke
5
Toronto Raptors (via Nuggets)
Dragan Bender, PF, Bosnia
6
Sacramento Kings
Kris Dunn, PG, Providence
7
Philadelphia 76ers (via Lakers)
Malik Newman, SG, Mississippi St.
8
Detroit Pistons
Diamond Stone, C, Maryland
9
Charlotte Hornets
Jakob Poeltl, C, Utah
10
Indiana Pacers
Jamal Murray, PG, Kentucky
11
Boston Celtics (via Nets)
Nigel Hayes, SF, Wisconsin
12
Utah Jazz
Furkan Korkmaz, SG, Turkey
13
Phoenix Suns
Caris LeVert, SF, Michigan
14
Portland Trail Blazers
Zhou Qi, C, China
15
Philadelphia 76ers (via Heat)
Melo Trimble, PG, Maryland
16
Boston Celtics
Cheick Diallo, PF, Kansas
17
Milwaukee Bucks
Demetrius Jackson, PG, Notre Dame
18
Toronto Raptors
Justin Jackson, SG, North Carolina
19
Philadelphia 76ers (via Thunder)
Troy Williams, SF, Indiana
20
New Orleans Pelicans
Henry Ellenson, PF, Marquette
21
Boston Celtics (via Mavericks)
Dwayne Bacon, SG, Florida State
22
Atlanta Hawks
Domantas Sabonis, PF, Gonzaga
23
Memphis Grizzlies
Isaiah Briscoe, PG, Kentucky
24
Chicago Bulls
Ron Baker, SG, Wichita State
25
Washington Wizards
Damian Jones, PF, Vanderbilt
26
Los Angeles Clippers
Malik Pope, PF, UNLV
27
San Antonio Spurs
Brice Johnson, PF, North Carolina
28
Phoenix Suns (via Cavaliers)
Jake Layman, SF, Maryland
29
Houston Rockets
A.J. Hammons, C, Purdue
30
Golden State Warriors
Alex Poythress, SF, Kentucky
NBA Draft Time
There appears to be a surefire number one pick in 2018.
Take a look at the below mock draft, minus teams, of what players will be selected in the lottery.
14. Domantas Sabonis — Forward
13. Isaiah Briscoe — Guard
12. Cheick Diallo — Forward
11. Demetrius Jackson — Guard
10. Diamond Stone — Center
9. Henry Ellenson — Center
8. Kris Dunn — Guard
7. Jakob Poeltl — Center
6. Dragan Bender — Forward
5. Jaylen Brown — Forward
4. Brandon Ingram — Forward
3. Skal Labissiere — Center
2. Malik Newman — Guard
1. Ben Simmons — Forward
Take a look at the below mock draft, minus teams, of what players will be selected in the lottery.
14. Domantas Sabonis — Forward
13. Isaiah Briscoe — Guard
12. Cheick Diallo — Forward
11. Demetrius Jackson — Guard
10. Diamond Stone — Center
9. Henry Ellenson — Center
8. Kris Dunn — Guard
7. Jakob Poeltl — Center
6. Dragan Bender — Forward
5. Jaylen Brown — Forward
4. Brandon Ingram — Forward
3. Skal Labissiere — Center
2. Malik Newman — Guard
1. Ben Simmons — Forward
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