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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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Suns 04-16-2013 02:54 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.30 (total posts: 1)
15     13

If the lakers don't make the playoffs the pick goes to the suns. With 2 lottery picks I hope we draft Ben McLemore SG and Michael Carter-Williams PG.
Bigtime1957 04-16-2013 06:21 am xxx.xxx.xxx.202 (total posts: 2)
5     8

I am wondering why you have never had the lakers pick included in your mock Draft, I only ask because the Cave's might get that pick instead of Miamis,
Bigtime1957 04-16-2013 06:21 am xxx.xxx.xxx.202 (total posts: 2)
6     3

I am wondering why you have never had the lakers pick included in your mock Draft, I only ask because the Cave's might get that pick instead of Miamis,
Joe 04-16-2013 01:12 am xxx.xxx.xxx.128 (total posts: 1)
21     4

So, Cody Zeller, the best big man in the draft, goes undrafted? Interesting. Perhaps you guys should stick to Football.
Brent H 04-15-2013 01:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.59 (total posts: 1)
8     19

Where's Phil Pressey????
MidMarketLoser 04-15-2013 10:37 am xxx.xxx.xxx.206 (total posts: 4)
46     47

Now that the Lakers' magic number for the playoffs is down to 1, maybe you'll give their pick to the Cavs...though something tells me that even if the Lakers make the playoffs, you will still have their pick with the Suns!
ryan 04-14-2013 09:58 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.230 (total posts: 1)
33     3

Where is Cody Zeller? I can't find him in either round?
Andre 04-14-2013 08:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.180 (total posts: 1)
3     3

I'm sorry but this is way off
Pelicans fan 04-14-2013 03:13 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 1)
9     4

I'd love for shabazz to come wear the bird de leis!!!at worst he'd be 6th man behind faroq aminu and at best may force is to trade Gordon/faroq aminu because he's that good.plus we could trade one of them for that gortat guy then we'd have a true center.call me crazy but Muhammed is awesome for the pelicans.
discgolfur 04-14-2013 12:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.109 (total posts: 1)
13     4

No Lakers pick in round 1? If not lottery it goes to Cleveland, which you have refused to ever acknowledge anyway, but that's not what you have either. Kobe's injury so grave they are going to withdraw from the association?
Is awesome 04-14-2013 11:29 am xxx.xxx.xxx.152 (total posts: 1)
6     5

I love the bulls taking Jeff Withey I think that he will fill the role that Omer Asik filled so well.
Sam 04-12-2013 02:15 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.246 (total posts: 2)
5     5

You have Zeller ranked as a top five prospect, but he is not in your draft. Last time I checked 7 foot tall big men who can do what Zeller does on the court are very rare.
GoBlue 04-11-2013 09:45 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.195 (total posts: 1)
6     6

Joe ur full of crap. Obviously a Buckeye so go eat some crap. Glenn will be a great college player. But I agree he shouldn't go pro.
Joe 04-11-2013 03:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.40 (total posts: 1)
42     4

Glenn Robinson is a useless college player, if my Washington Wizards take him at 10 I'll need a new television set. Perhaps I should prepare my television with a few layers of bubble wrap before the draft. Robinson would be just as bad a pick as Vesely was.

Mr Basketball 04-11-2013 06:04 am xxx.xxx.xxx.109 (total posts: 1)
9     3

Mock draft is way off!! Who ever mocked this need to be banned from all NBA functions.. Lol



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