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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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.



  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.



  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.



  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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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PM 06-27-2012 02:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.51 (total posts: 5)
111     111

Sixers should use Iguodala to trade up for one of Bradley Beal, Andre Drummond, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist or Harrison Barnes
Pistons 06-27-2012 01:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.89 (total posts: 8)
28     29

I would be bouncing off the walls if the Pistons landed Drummond.
Jeremie Proctor 06-27-2012 01:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.179 (total posts: 3)
51     42

If Cleveland keeps one of their 2nd round picks ( doesn't package a trade ) look for them to draft Kim English. They're really high on his ability to score and defend multiple positions.
BAMF 06-27-2012 10:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx.142 (total posts: 1)
17     12

the rockets traded for the 18th pick. Gave up the draft right to a euro player and a player on their roster
Sup B***h 06-27-2012 09:53 am xxx.xxx.xxx.170 (total posts: 1)
47     32

I can't see Perry Jones falling that far. He will be picked in the lottery.
BiteMe 06-26-2012 08:49 pm xxx.xxx.xxx30.8 (total posts: 6)
36     11

Pistons send Ben Gordon ($25M/2yrs) and protected 2013 first round pick to Bobcats for Cory Magette ($10M/1yr).
PM 06-26-2012 04:13 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.51 (total posts: 5)
166     47

Yes! Sullinger to Sixers. If not him or PJIII we should take either Andrew Nicholson or Royce White
ervin 06-26-2012 04:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.31 (total posts: 1)
61     109

laker sould trade andry 3 pick for paul
Mike 06-26-2012 10:54 am xxx.xxx.xxx.227 (total posts: 1)
26     10

Since Minnesota just got CBud from the Rockets - who do you now have the Rockets taking at 18?
BilJ 06-26-2012 10:43 am xxx.xxx.xxx173, (total posts: 1)
23     58

As a Hornets fan, I'm hearing that they are looking at Lillard/Waiters/Rivers at #10 and they like the Gonzaga center, Robert Sacre alot in the 2nd round.
Uncle Willy 06-25-2012 04:43 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.30 (total posts: 1)
206     405

The Bullets are taking Kidd-Gilchrist?! I don't think so. The Bullets haven't been in the NBA for years...
buckwheat 06-25-2012 03:15 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.98 (total posts: 1)
23     1026

You guys with the one million trade up and downs: It takes two teams to trade and you don't know who will be available if you can somehow work out a trade. I read trade 4 & 24 for 6 & 11 and laugh. It isn't as easy as that
Tom 06-25-2012 12:56 am xxx.xxx.xxx1.81 (total posts: 3)
29     104

How is Andrew Nicholson (22nd to the Celtics) which you list at 6-9.

"One of the few true seven-footers"???
skylerkrawetzki@yahoo.com 06-23-2012 09:13 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.165 (total posts: 1)
320     126

cavs should do this trade down with 4 & 24 for 6 &11 which is portland then get barnes then use varajeo and a second rounder for either 7 golden state or Hustons 14 & 16 so that gives them if they take hustons deal then they get 6 11 14 & 16 then use 14 and 11 to move up to sacramento and take lamb & barnes then with 16 take sully or lenard or pj11 or anyone that they wanted really then they get 3 players with possible lotto potential and still have a early second rounder to take the other lamb if possible then u have 2 sg of the future then 2 sf or the future with gee and barnes then a big man as needed.... that is possible championship caliber team if the picks turn out....
Charles 06-23-2012 12:08 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.13 (total posts: 1)
85     84

I don't see Washington taking Kidd-Gilchrist because they traded for Trevor Ariza and they have Singleton on their roster, so their set at SF. I think they'll take Beal to be a running mate with John Wall and the Cavs take Gilchrist with the next pick.



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