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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round One - Picks 16-30

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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 1-15
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Updated: June 28, 2012.

Team needs and outstanding trades HAVE been taken into account with this mock draft.

Houston Rockets: Moe Harkless, SF, St. John's, 6-9, Fr.

Houston owns the Knicks' pick from the Tracy McGrady trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.

Again, the Rockets are trying to acquire assets to move up, so who knows if they actually end up even drafting here. I am a big Moe Harkless fan and he could be a sneaky draft-riser, but would be a solid value here as a replacement for Chase Budinger.

Dallas Mavericks: Kendall Marshall, PG, North Carolina, 6-4, So.

Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, Delonte West, and, possibly, Vince Carter will all be free agents meaning the Mavericks need some new blood in their backcourt. Kendall Marshall is a tremendous distributor and could serve as a replacement for Kidd. It also wouldn't surprise me if Dallas grabbed one of the Joneses as a value selection.

Houston Rockets: Perry Jones, F, Baylor, 6-11, So.

Houston owns the Jazz's pick (via Minnesota from the Al Jefferson trade) from the Chase Budinger trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.

Another asset for the Rockets depending on what they decide to do with their picks, Jones is worth the risk here and could be a valuable trade piece for the future. Another option - and a bit of a reach - would be Marquis Teague if Houston ends up trading Kyle Lowry.

Orlando Magic: Arnett Moultrie, PF, Mississippi State, 6-11, Jr.

I can't get a good feel as to what the Magic is going to do since it pretty much returns everybody from last season, and, of course, everything could change if the team trades Dwight Howard. Arnett Moultrie is a good get here due to his versatility in the frontcourt and ability to probably play the four or five in the NBA.

Denver Nuggets: Marquis Teague, PG, Kentucky, 6-2, Fr.

If the Nuggets go with need, Marquis Teague would make sense since Andre Miller is a free agent. Somebody like Terrence Jones or Royce White would be more of a best-player-available pick.

Boston Celtics: Royce White, PF, Iowa State, 6-8, So.

There is speculation that the Celtics have made a promise to pick White. Boston could use improved depth at just about every position since the team only has four players under contract for next season.

Boston Celtics: Terrence Jones, F, Kentucky, 6-9, So.

The upgrade of the Celtics' frontcourt continues as Terrence Jones falls into their laps as one of the big sliders in this draft. Andrew Nicholson and Fab Melo could also be options.

Atlanta Hawks: Andrew Nicholson, PF, St. Bonaventure, 6-9, Sr.

With only six players under contract for next season, the Hawks take the best player available. Andrew Nicholson has a gifted inside/outside game and would likely contribute off the bench right away.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Fab Melo, C, Syracuse, 7-0, So.

Boston owns the Clippers' pick (via the Thunder/Eric Bledsoe trade) from the Kendrick Perkins trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.

The Cavaliers should consider themselves fortunate if Fab Melo slips to them. Cleveland needs a big body inside and that is Melo's strength. If he is off the board, another wing player like Will Barton could be a possibility.

Memphis Grizzlies: Tony Wroten, PG, Washington, 6-6, Fr.

The Grizzlies could use improved depth at just about every position but specifically in the backcourt. Tony Wroten is a great talent who could probably play either guard position, but he falls this low due to some questions regarding his maturity.

Indiana Pacers: Jeffery Taylor, SF, Vanderbilt, 6-7, Sr.

The Pacers need depth on the wing and would love to have somebody with Jeffery Taylor's versatility and ability to guard multiple positions. Draymond Green is reportedly also in play here.

Miami Heat: John Jenkins, SG, Vanderbilt, 6-4, Jr.

The Heat would probably love to add a true big man with this pick, but instead settle for a sharpshooter in John Jenkins. He adds insurance in case Mike Miller is forced to retire and would greatly benefit from LeBron and Wade's drive-and-kick game.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Draymond Green, F, Michigan State, 6-7, Sr.

With most of its core under roster for next season, the Thunder don't have any glaring needs. However, a player with Draymond Green's intangibles could be a valuable asset coming off the bench.

Chicago Bulls: Tyshawn Taylor, PG, Kansas, 6-4, Sr.

With Derrick Rose possibly out for all of next season, the Bulls would be best served finding some depth at point guard. Taylor could probably play off the ball as well once Rose returns. A shooting guard like Will Barton has been a hot name here as well.

Golden State Warriors: Quincy Miller, SF, Baylor, 6-10, Fr.

Golden State owns the Spurs' pick from the Stephen Jackson trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.

The Warriors go for value here and select Quincy Miller, who could have easily been a lottery pick next year had he returned to school. Miller likely won't contribute right away, but he could be a major steal down the line.

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nathan louis abraham goldberg 05-09-2013 03:29 am xxx.xxx.xxx.113 (total posts: 1)

i shaved my buttocks the other day now i got razor rash in the crack of my ass.

now the only way to elviate my pain is drinking 2 pint glasses full of vodka.

weeeeeeee!

2013 NBA Draft 05-08-2013 01:23 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.72 (total posts: 1)

1. Orlando Magic - Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
2. Charlotte Bobcats - Nerlens Noel, PF/C, Kentucky
3. Cleveland Cavaliers - Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
4. Phoenix Suns - Victor Oladipo, SF/SF, Indiana
5. New Orleans Pelicans - Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
6. Sacramento Kings - Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA
7. Detroit Pistons - Anthony Bennett, SF/PF, UNLV
8. Washington Wizards - Alex Len, C, Maryland
9. Minnesota Timberwolves - Cody Zeller, PF/C, Indiana
10. Portland Trailblazers - Kelly Olynyk, PF/C, Gonzaga
11. Philadelphia 76ers - Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse
12. Oklahoma City Thunder - CJ McCollum, PG/SG, Lehigh
13. Dallas Mavericks - Giannis Adetokoubo, SF/PF, Greece
14. Utah Jazz - Rudy Gobert, C, France
15. Milwaukee Bucks - Mason Plumlee, PF/C, Duke
16. Boston Celtics - Dario Saric, SF/PF, Croatia
17. Atlanta Hawks - Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany
18. Atlanta Hawks - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
19. Cleveland Cavaliers - Lucas Nogueira, PF/C, Brazil
20. Chicago Bulls - Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
21. Utah Jazz - Tim Hardaway Jr, SG, Michigan
22. Brooklyn Nets - Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
23. Indiana Pacers - Tony Mitchell, SF/PF, North Texas
24. New York Knicks - Sergey Karasev, SG/SF, Russia
25. LA Clippers - Eric Green, PG/SG, Virginia Tech.
26. Minnesota Timberwolves - Jeff Withey, C, Kansas
27. Denver Nuggets - Allen Crabbe, SG, California
28. San Antonio Spurs - Archie Goodwin, SG, Kentucky
29. Oklahoma City Thunder - Mouhammadou Jaiteh, PF/C, France
30. Phoenix Suns - Jamaal Franklin, SG/SF, San Diego St.

Don 05-07-2013 01:07 am xxx.xxx.xxx.100 (total posts: 1)

321

1004

Chicago will beat Miami in 6.

BIGK 05-06-2013 05:27 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.13 (total posts: 1)

146

If your NBA mock draft is as bad as your NFL mock draft everyone can just ignore all this here.

LA 05-06-2013 02:43 am xxx.xxx.xxx.241 (total posts: 1)

i think if dwight stays in LA the lakers will probably draft a stretch 4. maybe someone from europe or erik murphy

nba mock 05-06-2013 01:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.58 (total posts: 1)

1. Orlando - Nerlens Noel, PF/C, Kentucky
2. Charlotte - Ben McLenmore, SG, Kansas
3. Cleveland - Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
4. Phoenix - Anthony Bennet, SF/PF, UNLV
5. New Orleans - Victor Oladipo, SF/SF, Indiana
6. Sacramento - Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
7. Detroit - Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA
8. Washington - Alez Len, C, Maryland
9. Minnesota - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
10. Portland - Cody Zeller, PF/C, Indiana
11. Philadelphia - Kelly Olynyk, PF/C, Gonzaga
12. Oklahoma City - Giannis Adetokoubo, SF/PF, Greece
13. Dallas - CJ McCollum, PG/SG, Lehigh
14. Utah - Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse
15. Milwaukee - Dario Saric, PF/C, Croatia
16. Boston - Steven Adams, C, Pitt
17. Atlanta - Rudy Gobert, C, France
18. Atlanta - Lucas Nogueira, PF/C, Brazil
19. Cleveland - Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
20. Chicago - Allen Crabbe, SG, California
21. Utah - Mason Plumlee, PF, Duke
22. Brooklyn - Erick Green, PG/SG, Virginia Tech.
23. Indiana - Sergey Karasev, SG, PF, Russia
24. New York - Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany
25. LA Clippers - Jamaal Franklin, SF/SF, San Diego St.
26. Minnesota - Tony Mitchell, SG/SF, North Texas
27. Denver - Shane Larkin, PG, Miami
28. San Antonio - Jeff Withey, C, Kansas
29. Oklahoma City - DeShaun Thomas, SF/PF, Ohio State
30. Phoenix - Tony Snell, SF, New Mexico

emeka 05-05-2013 05:38 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.39 (total posts: 1)

Knicks do not draft well. I say move up in the draft and get a franchise player.

D L 05-04-2013 06:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.188 (total posts: 1)

You don't take a pg in the first round when you have Kyrie Irving and you have greater needs. They will go C with 2nd first rounder if they take Porter. I could see them taking Larkin if he was still there with that first 2nd round pick though.

Phoenix Suns 05-03-2013 04:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.129 (total posts: 1)

Suns will take shabbaz to play SG, then if their lucky alex len or cody zeller will fall to them. There second round pick could be used on practically anything but i would probably trade it for future picks or a SF

DAVID KAY YOU ARE STILL A FING MONG 05-03-2013 01:16 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.54 (total posts: 1)

Gerald Henderson does not appear to be a long term solution for the Bobcats? Have you watched the NBA this year? Clearly you haven't.

Jayson 05-03-2013 12:50 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.211 (total posts: 1)

No way the Knicks take another big Frenchman. Remember Frederick weis

Sixersfan1234567 05-03-2013 12:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.235 (total posts: 5)

Pacers pick no fours worth taking at 23
Knicks pick a four is apparently worth taking 1 pick later

Ben 05-03-2013 11:14 am xxx.xxx.xxx.182 (total posts: 1)

No Matthew delladova from st Mary's

Duke fan#1 05-02-2013 11:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.167 (total posts: 1)

Why is Seth curry not in the top 2 rounds??

the ol tb 05-01-2013 06:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.158 (total posts: 1)

hate to say this as a buckeye fan but deshaun thomas cannot play nba ball!!!

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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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