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

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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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Perfect Draft 05-27-2013 02:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.56 (total posts: 2)

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

Steve 05-25-2013 09:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.122 (total posts: 1)

As a Bucks fan, I will seriously cry if we take Crabbe. He is a no good lazy piece of crap, and is supremely one-dimensional. I would take anyone else, but I can not stand him.

Jack 05-24-2013 05:24 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.185 (total posts: 1)

Hornets fan who does mock drafts 05-24-2013 11:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 9)

I think once the heat become the current celtics 5-6 years later or if LBJ leaves for Cleveland(in which the Cavs become east favorites) then the main teams will be(after the heat fall off): Thunder,Grizzles,Cavaliers,Bulls,Pelicans,Pacers,and Warriors.i'll give reasons:
OKC-very young,will grow and may carry the torch after the heat become old in 5-6 years(the big 3 in 5-6 years will be mid 30's)
MEM-physical team,is getting better;in 5-6 years tho the window may start to close
CLE-young team;will grow into a contender;NEVER should trade Nick Gilbert
CHI-young core in Rose and Noah;this team will continue to be physical and win that way
NO-young team,currently rebuilding(started in Emeka-Ariza for Lewis trade);will eventually find the leader
IND-another young,good team;will be at the top for another 2-3 years after the 5-6 years passes
GS-this team is growing before our eyes;great shooting back court with awesome wing play;good bigs and depth;will be a contender not just 5-6 years from now but 1-2 years from now

Well that's how the NBA will look after the big 3.these teams will have to deal with Miami for a few more years

Mock draft's notes 05-24-2013 11:07 am xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 9)

-I actually forgot about Isaiah Thomas:capable starter but I do think MCW will eventually be better
-LaMarcus Aldridge is a prototypical PF and JJ Hickson while a capable starter could either be still a starter if they want to develop Len for 2-3 years or Len could start and Aldridge could be PF with Hickson as a 6th man/role guy

Heat Fan 05-24-2013 08:37 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.24 (total posts: 2)

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Bulls getting better? Ha ha. such a joke. The Heat RULE! We almost swept you in these playoffs and were gonna crush you forever! I can agree on one thing though. Keep Robinson so we can still do monster slams on you! Lebron James is the king! We'll see how you like it when the Heat triumph with their second straight championship. Rose will be crying at his house when Lebron is getting his MVP award. Heat ROCK IT OUT!!!!!!!

Bulls Fan Karsten 05-24-2013 08:14 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.24 (total posts: 2)

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The Bulls are only going to get better. Now that Rose will play,(finally)they will get back into shape. Not that they didn't rock this year for their past. Tips for the Bull keep Nate Robinson because he is your fire even if he does lack skills on defense. If the Bulls don't keep him it will be like throwing water on their fire. In the Draft: try and draft Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Junior. They worked together at Michigan and the will on the Bulls. Michigan probaly wouldn't have made the championship if they had Burke and Hardaway Jr on the sideline hurt. That's just like the Bulls probaly would have gone farther in the playoffs if Rose had come in and inspired them. The Chicago Bulls do all this and Rose will be wearing his championship ring next year.

showtime 05-24-2013 12:42 am xxx.xxx.xxx.222 (total posts: 2)

1. Cavaliers- Nerlens Noel, PF/C, Kentucky
2. Magic- Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
3. Wizards- Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
4. Hornets- Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
5. Suns- Victor Oladipo, SG/SF, Indiana
6. Pelicans- Cody Zeller, PF/C, Indiana
7. Kings- Anthony Bennett, SF/PF, UNLV
8. Pistons- Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA
9. T-Wolves- CJ McCollum, PG, Lehigh
10. Blazers- Mason Plumlee, PF, Duke
11. Sixers- Dario Saric, SF/PF, Croatia
12. Thunder- Alex Len, C, Maryland
13. Mavs- Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany
14. Jazz- Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse
15. Bucks- Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
16. Celtics- Rudy Gobert, C, France
17. Hawks- Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga
18. Hawks- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia
19. Cavs- Giannis Adetokoubo, SF/PF, Greece
20. Bulls- Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
21. Jazz- Allen Crabbe, SG, California
22. Nets- Jeff Withey, C, Kansas
23. Pacers- Archie Goodwin, SG, Kentucky
24. Knicks- Tim Hardaway Jr, SG, Michigan
25. Clippers- Tony Mitchell, SF/PF, North Texas
26. T-Wolves- Ricardo Ledo, SG, Providence
27. Nuggets- Lorenzo Brown, PG/SG, NC State
28. Spurs- Myck Kabongo, PG, Texas
29. Thunder- Erick Green, PG/SG, Virginia Tech
30. Suns- Jamaal Franklin, SG/SF, San Diego St.

Mock draft 05-24-2013 12:36 am xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 9)

1-Cavs:Nerlens Noel(when he comes back he's a big upgrade from Thompson who's good but should be a role player)
2-Magic:Trey Burke(I'm not big on Jameer Nelson...who is?he's not a long term solution and should be a role player)
3-Washington:Otto Porter,Jr(the local!!!!he's pretty much BPA)
4-Charolette:Anthony Bennet(he's a big with upside and at this point MJ needs to make a gamble work in order for another organization not to need to accept him)
5-Phoenix:Ben Mclemore(finally mr self-proclaimed Ray Allen is drafted!!!!)
6-Hornets:Victor Oladipo(too good to pass up...)
7-Kings:Micheal Carter-Williams(this looks dumb but the kings need a consistent Point Guard...Fredette at best is a role guy and Evans should NOT be point...)
8-Detroit:Shabazz Muhammed(so much potential...he could drive up draft boards near the draft)
9-Timberwolves:CJ McCollum(combo guard who can shoot)
10-Trail Blazers:Alex Len(call me crazy but as much as they could improve the wing I think Batum is pretty good...I also think an upgrade at center can be used)

JP 05-23-2013 11:06 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.191 (total posts: 1)

great mock for the cavs but i see them using the other three picks and trading up

Evan 05-23-2013 07:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.73 (total posts: 1)

Norvel Pelle should be able to make an appearance in the late second round. He's a physical beast, just not too smart. He would be in discussion for a top ten pick potentially if he had actually played at st.johns

Porter 05-23-2013 03:02 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.185 (total posts: 6)

Those who are saying the Cavs could trade down to 4 or 5 and get him, you're out of your minds. Le Wizerables would shank everyone in the building to get him at 3. The biggest need on the roster is a long term SF followed by a young big (6'7" Bennett doesn't fit either role).

A trio of Wall/Beal/Porter would simply need two solid rebounders/rim protectors to be a perrenial playoff team.

U MORON 05-23-2013 05:32 am xxx.xxx.xxx.190 (total posts: 2)

TAKING A FRENCH PRojECT BY ny are u crazy? lmao

David_407 05-23-2013 02:32 am xxx.xxx.xxx.124 (total posts: 1)

@Charlotte fan why would the blazers take a point guard? Lillard plays 38 minutes a game

Vince 05-23-2013 01:33 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.99 (total posts: 8)

First of all, Jamaal Franklin will be gone no later than 22. I've seen him as high as 18 at this point, he is killing the workouts. But as far as this mock goes, no way in hell does he make it past both the Nuggets and the Spurs.

The Nets and Hawks would also take long looks at him, and the Grizzlies would love to have him, but unfortunately don't have the pick.

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