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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.
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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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Tyler 05-02-2012 04:35 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.41 (total posts: 1)
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Mav's don't have a 1st round pick, they traded it for lamar odom, the pick was then traded to the rockets with derek fisher for jordan hill
At Andrew 05-02-2012 11:05 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.87 (total posts: 1)
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You do realize Draymon Green is a PF
aussieguy 04-29-2012 12:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.135 (total posts: 2)
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*Dellavedova from ST Mary's Via Australia
aussieguy 04-29-2012 11:55 am xxx.xxx.xxx.135 (total posts: 2)
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hey anyone think matty delanadova will be picked? have a chance in the NBA?
Andrew 04-24-2012 09:39 am xxx.xxx.xxx21.3 (total posts: 2)
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No way the Cavs take another PF in the 1st round. Especially when Draymon Green is still available at SF. The Cavs still have two very good PFs on the roster after Jamison leaves: Tristian Thompson and Anderson Varejao. Varejao can split time at PF or C provided the Cavs go draft a true C (like Fab Melo).

Cannot in any way agree with that second selection for the Cavs.
Andrew Nicholson to Cavs? 04-24-2012 12:41 am xxx.xxx.xxx.223 (total posts: 1)
38     16

Antwan Jamison's leaving... okay, but just why did they take Tristian Thompson at 4th overall in last years draft? If they were to take Nicholson this year, it'd create a glut at power-foward while leaving a lot of holes unfilled.
Hannah Villa POO 04-23-2012 03:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.56 (total posts: 1)
206     47

Hi my name is hannah and i live in new york......i think that the lakers need to draft more wings rather than pile up on big men....andrew bynum and pau gasol are still great but kobe is getting older fast....lakers need some athletic wings xoxo hannah
marty 04-23-2012 03:37 am xxx.xxx.xxx2.67 (total posts: 1)
17     19

Did I miss something? Why don't the Bulls have a second round pick?
Jacob O 04-23-2012 01:18 am xxx.xxx.xxx.232 (total posts: 1)
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Why don't you guys read.. The title says "2012 NBA MOCK DRAFT" and then it clearly states:
"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.

It's not Walter.. Email the other guy.
JD 04-22-2012 10:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.183 (total posts: 1)
18     27

Love the Fab Melo pick to the Celtics. But I think John Jenkins might be around in the 2nd. I would love if the grabbed Melo follwed by a heavy rebounder like Jae Crowder, and then adressed the SG position in the 2nd round, since that seems to be such a deep position this year.
Alex 04-22-2012 06:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.201 (total posts: 4)
13     26

The Bucks have a huge need for a wing player. Tobias Harris, Carlos Delfino are not premiere players, and Monta Ellis isn't as explosive as he used to be.
Alex 04-22-2012 05:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.201 (total posts: 4)
32     16

The Bucks will have Drew Gooden, Larry Sanders, Luc Mbah a Moute, and Ersan Ilyasova, and Ekpe Udoh down low. Yes, Walt, the Bucks need a post player.
JTG 04-22-2012 05:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.25 (total posts: 1)
30     32

Man 5 years from now, the NBA will suck. Ever since the '08 draft, there seems to be a drop off of impact players (I.E. franchise changers like a Wade, Bosh, LeBron, Durant, Love, KG, Timmy D., etc...) Its like players today have no complete game and are not impactful
Matt 04-19-2012 04:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.69 (total posts: 1)
16     22

Please get rid of that old IU football only logo. It's awful. It hasn't been used in years.
Ben 04-18-2012 11:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.231 (total posts: 1)
18     21

Apparently "ultimate glue guy" is the new "scrappy."



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