WalterFootball.com - Detailed NFL Mock Drafts, Player Prospect Rankings, and One of the Largest Mock Draft Databases on the Web

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


Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com



2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 1-15
2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2

2011 NBA Mock Draft
2010 NBA Mock Draft
2009 NBA Mock Re-Draft
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.


    16. Go to 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2


    Go to 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 1-15


    Go to 2013 NBA Mock Draft


Leave a comment

Name
Comment
Verification:
click on image to refresh it
 
Draft season 06-03-2012 09:58 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.248 (total posts: 2)
19     31

I guarantee that whatever top 15 team that takes a chance by drafting marquis Teague will not regret it. He is a star! In the NCAA tourney, no one was more big time than Teague. Portland, this is your warning.
dan 06-03-2012 03:32 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.194 (total posts: 1)
17     16

waiters has been flying up draft boards. like you ive had him up there about mid way through this season. can get to the rim at virtually any point, showed a nice ability to find an assist in the paint, can make his own shot, and despite the zone showed great instincts and quickness on defense. if he can develop his jumpshot and passing he will be a star. I get why he is ahead of lamb, lamb disappeared at time this year. which is tough because do to the kemba loss, he essentially was destined to become the man at uconn, he just never did
Adam 06-03-2012 02:41 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.212 (total posts: 1)
19     16

I think the hornets will pass on Rivers for two reasons
First they need a point guard of the future and someone to feed Anthony Davis the ball. Either Lillard or Marshall is in play.
Second. The Hornets would be sending Eric Gordon a bad message by picking Rivers because EG might be thinking that the Hornets are trying to upgrade him. If I where the Hornets, I would give a scorer like Lillard a shot
scott46 06-03-2012 11:54 am xxx.xxx.xxx.220 (total posts: 1)
12     10

The Milwaukee Bucks have a reputation for screwing up draft choices. In this case they should go for the best player available regardless of position. They need some one physical, and can rebound as well as play defense. However this type player would not be available at the 12th pick.
DICK 06-02-2012 02:59 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.42 (total posts: 1)
22     12

I agree with Greg... Parts of this mock make no sense at all. Moultrie at 9 instead of Sullinger or Henson? Moultrie will be lucky to go higher than 15, if that.Waiters ahead of Lamb, Lillard and Rivers? Maybe Rivers, but not Lamb and Lillard.
money maker mike 06-02-2012 11:55 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.64 (total posts: 1)
115     79

cavs should talk to prtland about trading their 4 and 24 for ports 6 and 11. we then draft harrison barnes (PJ3 if barnes not available) then jeremy lamb or a big like moultrie or leonard. if things go as i hope then we have lineup of

1. kyrie irving
2. jeremy lamb
3. harrison barnes
4. tristan thomspon
5. anderson varejao
that is a playoff bound lineup and a future championship contending lineup
Tristan 06-02-2012 10:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx.235 (total posts: 2)
7     6

What I think the lakers should do is sign Andrew Bynum but trade pau gasol because Bynum is still young and gasol isn't getting any younger. If they trade gasol, than they can get some draft picks to pick up a point guard which they definitely need.
Jus Time 05-31-2012 10:41 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.114 (total posts: 1)
24     15

This was solid.. Ive been VERY high on Waiters from Syracuse for monthes... Dude will be really good... I also appreciate the love for all my Mizzou players.. all 3 of them def deserve a shot at the next level.. Beal is gonna be a Baller.. perfect next to Wall or Irving cuz they are both big 1's who score alot too.. I think Beal will develope his handles alot more and be a great combo guard... they'll be able to switch on the perimeter and also create shots for others from each side of the court
Greg 05-31-2012 07:38 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.59 (total posts: 1)
31     14

Parts of this mock makes no sense! First at #2 the pick is MKG. Robinson and Bismack are both PF's! 3rd pick I think right now is Robinson then because he's 1 a DC native, two Jan Vesley can slide over to the 3 or be a 6th man. 4 Cavs Beal then. Dion Waiters over Jeremy Lamb? No way dude. Lamb could go as high as 4 to Cleveland. Pistons aren't passing on Jared Sullinger.
Geiger 05-31-2012 07:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.234 (total posts: 2)
22     22

I think Barnes to the Bobcats is a real possibility..they need a scoring wing player more then anything and Jordan would be able to draft a UNC superstar.
Drew 05-31-2012 07:01 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.150 (total posts: 1)
14     17

You saw the Bucks covet a "banger" inside, but since the Ellis/Bogut trade what has Milwaukee done? Run. No big man runs the floor better than Tyler Zeller. Plus if Ilyasova is retained (along with Gooden and Mbah a Moute) Milwaukee will ahve a very crowded PF position.
Orlando Magic 05-31-2012 06:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.86 (total posts: 3)
16     25

There is absolutely no way the Magic draft a Center unless Howard demands a trade again between now and the draft. The Magic seem to be doing everything they can to keep Howard, and drafting a project Center who won't be more than a backup unless Dwight leaves will do nothing to help convince him to stay. They need to draft someone who will play right away if they want to keep Dwight. Not someone who will be his backup and potential replacement
Bill Smith 05-31-2012 05:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.19 (total posts: 2)
15     15

Very interesting. Thanks for the quick update.
Matt 05-31-2012 04:55 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.138 (total posts: 1)
52     13

Perfect Cavs draft.
bp 05-31-2012 03:03 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.11 (total posts: 1)
13     14

Robert Sacre is very underrated and should be taken. He is a better defender than Turiaf was at Gonzaga.



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05@hotmail.com.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com



2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3

2014 NBA Mock Draft - April 25

2013 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: C | PF | COMBO-F | SF | COMBO-G | SG | PG

2011 NBA Mock Draft - June 23

2011 NBA Mock Draft - Walt's (June 21)

2011 NBA Mock Re-Draft

2010 NBA Mock Re-Draft

2009 NBA Mock Re-Draft

2011 NBA Draft Scouting Reports

2010-11 NBA Season Previews

2009 NBA Draft Grades





2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 17


Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 16


2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 15


2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 3


NFL Picks - Feb. 3




© 1999-2011 Walter Cherepinsky : all rights reserved
Privacy Policy
2 5 9
Google
















WalterFootball.com Now on Twitter:

WalterFootball.com Twitter

Subscribe to the WalterFootball.com RSS Feed:

Walterfootball.com RSS Feed






















































Support Walt's Other Site:

Sales Tips and Sales Advice - Tons of sales tips, sales techniques and sales advice, including a Sales Mock Draft: The 32 Worst Things You Can Do in Sales.