Atlanta Hawks Max Christie (G/F Michigan State), 45. 9. Golden State Warriors Christian Braun (SG Kansas). Memphis Grizzlies (via Jazz): Kennedy Chandler (Tennessee, PG, Freshman). Indiana Pacers Shaedon Sharpe (SG Kentucky). (Milwaukee and Miami had to forfeit their second-round picks due to We are less than a month away from the 2022 NBA Draft, and our projections are finally starting to become more clear. Oklahoma City Thunder: Walker Kessler (Auburn, C, Sophomore). 57 Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee Round 3: No. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks):Caleb Love (North Carolina, PG/SG, Junior). If healthy, TyTy should find a role as a PNR playmaker, but that might be a big ask after the series of injuries he suffered at Kentucky. Without a surefire skill to carry over or a standout athletic trait, he isnt a first-round lock. Just as they did with Josh Primo last season, this is the Spurs drafting a talented player a year early. 9. Davis, the reigning Big 10 Player of the Year, provides that in droves and offers an element of perimeter defense to boot. 4. Baileys pick-and-roll facilitating, live-dribble passing and pull-up shooting have stood out most, though questions about his self-creation and three-point range will keep him from climbing into the first-round mix. round mock Another high-upside pick, the Thunder are hoping Dieng develops into a 610 3-and-D power forward. New Orleans Pelicans: Max Christie (Michigan State, SG/SF, Freshman). This was a fitting year for the Magic to win the lottery, as they can finally add the franchise big man they've needed to pair with Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner. Its also no secret that the team is in desperate need of a big man. Outstanding scoring, shooting and playmaking efficiency should help Flagler convince second-round teams to ignore his physical and athletic limitations. The potential for Keels to generate offense out of pick-and-rolls and catch-and-shoot opportunities and defend both wing positions creates fit versatility. His combination of 69 size, three-point shooting, passing flashes and defensive tools will make teams ignore his struggles finishing around the basket. Liddells outstanding 2.6 blocks per game should help ease the pressure off of big man Nikola Vucevic, and his 37.4% from three on nearly four attempts per game should have the Bulls giddy to add this unique playmaker. 17. Its no secret that the Pistons are in need of a guard after striking out on the likes of Killian Hayes, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Luke Kennard in recent history, but with Jaden Ivey selected at No. 28. New Orleans Pelicans Shaedon Sharpe, SF, Kentucky. Thats a good trait, but he doesnt offer much else and might not contribute to winning basketball. Minnesota Timberwolves Ochai Agbaji, SG/SF, Kansas. Duren projects as a great interior defender not All-Defense, but Poeltl-quality while offering some upside as a rim-runner and short-roll playmaker. He's a 6'8" ball-hander with terrific defensive tools and instincts, and the Knicks could use him in different ways: to facilitate from the point; score off the ball; and operate from the post as a guard, wing or forward. Im not sure what his ceiling will be can he eventually handle the ball and become a go-to scorer? At 67, Lewis has been the most efficient scoring wing in the draft discussion. Philadelphia 76ers (via Hornets):Jordan Hawkins (Connecticut, SG, Sophomore). Orlando Magic (via Pacers):Jalen Williams (Santa Clara, SG, Junior). Proctors comfort level appears to be rising, as hes starting to have more success converting off self-creation and threes. Being rounded out by often injured and struggling players such as Kelly Oubre Jr. and Gordan Hayward, the Hornets may elect to grab a stretch forward that is labeled as one of the highest-floor, three-and-D players in the draft.
