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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Round One - Picks 16-30


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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 1-15
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Updated: May 22, 2013.

Team needs and outstanding trades have been taken into account with this mock draft.

  1. Boston Celtics: Kelly Olynyk, 7-0, C, Gonzaga, Jr.
    The Celtics could use a big man inside, and the "Dazed and Confused" looking big man made huge strides with his game this year. He is a skilled, but not very physical, seven-footer.


  2. Atlanta Hawks: Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville, 6-11, Jr.
    The Hawks will be going through a roster transition this offseason and will likely take the best available player at this option. Gorgui Dieng could add some frontcourt depth alongside Al Horford.


  3. Atlanta Hawks: Giannas Antetokounmpo, SF, Greece, 6-9, 1994
    With Josh Smith likely leaving via free agency, the Hawks could use an athletic forward, which Giannis Adetokunbo certainly is. He also has a unique skill set for his size as he could play a point forward-type position and might end up being taken in the late lottery.

    Atlanta owns the Rockets' pick (via Brooklyn/Terrence Williams trade) from the Joe Johnson trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.




  4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh, 7-0, Fr.
    Steven Adams turned some heads at the NBA Draft Combine and has the ideal size for an NBA big. He still needs time to develop before he'll be ready to be a real contributor, but could be worth a roll of the dice for the Cavaliers with their second first-round pick.

    Cleveland owns the Lakers' pick (via the Miami/LeBron James trade.) Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.


  5. Chicago Bulls: Jeff Withey, C, Kansas, 7-0, Sr.
    I think the Bulls either look for a shooting guard or depth inside, and take the best available of those options. Jeff Withey is a great shot blocker and Chicago loves defensive-minded players. He could help replace what the Bulls lost in Omer Asik last offseason.


  6. Utah Jazz: Mason Plumlee, PF, Duke, 7-0, Sr.
    Since the Jazz addressed its need for a point guard with its lottery selection, the team turn its attention to frontcourt depth since Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap are both free agents.

    Utah owns the Warriors' pick (via the Brooklyn/Marcus Williams trade) from the Deron Williams trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.


  7. Brooklyn Nets: Tim Hardaway Jr., SG, Michigan, 6-6, Jr.
    The Nets need depth all across the board and will look at the best available player who can provide a punch off the bench. Tim Hardaway Jr. doesn't wow in any particular area of his game, but he is a solid all-around player.




  8. Indiana Pacers: Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany, 6-2, 1993
    Drafting a power forward makes sense since David West is in the final year of his deal, but it will be hard to pass on adding a talented point guard like Dennis Schroeder. He really turned heads at the Nike Hoops Summit. Schroeder could easily be a late lottery pick, so this would be a great grab at No. 23.


  9. New York Knicks: Mouhammadu Jaiteh, PF/C, France, 6-11, 1994
    Although Jaiteh is a project big man, he's worth taking at this point.


  10. Los Angeles Clippers: Tony Mitchell, F, North Texas, 6-9, Soph.
    The Clippers really need to add some froncourt depth, and though Tony Mitchell doesn't bring a ton of physicality inside, he is a terrific athlete and rebounder.


  11. Minnesota Timberwolves: Lucas Noguiera, C, Brazil, 7-0, 1992
    Having gone with a wing in the lottery, the Timberwolves turn their attention to adding some size inside. Lucas Noguiera has been on scouts' radars for quite some time due to his size and athleticism.

    Minnesota owns the Grizzlies' first-round pick (via the Rockets/Shane Battier trade) from the Donatas Motiejunas trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.




  12. Denver Nuggets: Reggie Bullock, G/F, North Carolina, 6-7, Jr.
    With Andre Iguodala holding a player option on his contract and Corey Brewer a free agent, the Nuggets should look to add some insurance on the wing. Reggie Bullock has great size for his position and can stroke it from distance.


  13. San Antonio Spurs: Sergey Karasev, SF, Russia, 6-7, 1993
    The Spurs could use depth on the wing or inside. Segey Karasev is a crafty scorer who can light it up from deep and would perfectly onto the Spurs roster.


  14. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State, 6-5, Jr.
    The versatile Aztec would add insurance on the wing if Kevin Martin leaves via free agency.


  15. Phoenix Suns: Ricky Ledo, G/F, Providence, 6-6, Fr.
    The Suns add another wing player with plenty of potential. Because he was ineligible, Ricky Ledo didn't play a single game for the Friars this season, but he is athletic and has great size for his position.

    Phoenix owns the Heat's pick (via Lakers/Steve Nash trade.) Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.



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Ben Wallace 06-21-2012 10:52 am xxx.xxx.xxx.153 (total posts: 4)
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@Rubio: He was trying to see if there are any wolves fans out there.
that guy 06-21-2012 09:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx.240 (total posts: 1)
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With all of the positions cleveland needs to fil you dont honestly have them taking 2 project centers do you?
Rubio 06-21-2012 08:07 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.50 (total posts: 1)
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Thanks for talking about the Magic in the T-Wolves pick analysis. Nice editing, Walt.
Wizards 06-21-2012 03:31 am xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (total posts: 4)
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Seriously? They just added Ariza to give them a proven veteran SF and a 2nd year guy in Singleton (who plays great D and shot 34.6% on 3pt shots), yet the morons running this thing still put MKG there?

If the trade said anything at all, it's that the Wizards are locked in on Beal at the 3rd pick. Unless there's further movement then it's going to be Beal with the 2nd round pick being spent on whomever is the BPA.
Tom 06-21-2012 03:20 am xxx.xxx.xxx1.81 (total posts: 3)
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If the Celtics got Perry Jones III and Fab Melo that'd probably fill their biggest needs. If the big 3 go their line up next year is Rondo / Bradley / Green / Johnson / O'Neal. Rondo and Bradley look great for years to come but Green is coming off heart surgery, Johnson played limited minutes as a rookie and O'Neal is a million years old, always injured and frankly terrible. Jones can play SF and PF and will be able to help both areas while Fab Melo would be a huge upgrade over O'Neal. I understand the Jones would have to fall a bit but this would be ideal if he's not there then maybe Quincy Miller or Terrance Jones would be available. But they deffinately need front court help.
zack 06-21-2012 01:23 am xxx.xxx.xxx.181 (total posts: 4)
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dion waiters will be a steal in the draft. combo guard with great athleticism similar to westbrook
Don 06-21-2012 12:10 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.55 (total posts: 1)
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My worst nightmare for Portland. Sullinger and Marshall. If the Blazers take either of these guys, I'm gonna lose my lunch.
jesse 06-20-2012 01:44 am xxx.xxx.xxx.251 (total posts: 1)
14     8

What's with the "Washington Bullets" stuff? Someone's idea of a joke??
Jeff 06-19-2012 06:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.195 (total posts: 1)
8     23

I feel with our new GM Olshey that he will look at PG and Center . Possibly Lenoard from Illinois and Lillard from Weber St. And then maybe dealing the two seconds to move up and grab the best small forward .Like Henson .
Billy V 06-19-2012 03:02 pm xxx.xxx.xxx06.5 (total posts: 3)
5     6

I'd take Zeller and Jones in a heartbeat but I don't expect Zeller to still be on the board. I think he's top 10. I think Jeremy Lamb, Jones or Terance Ross will be the picks at 14 and 16.
James 06-19-2012 12:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.190 (total posts: 1)
4     6

So, you have the Heat drafting a player that they basically already have 2 of in Wade and LeBron. That makes a lot of sense, pick up another guy who really all he can do is attack the rim and struggle with midrange/outside shots...
Greg 06-19-2012 10:57 am xxx.xxx.xxx.165 (total posts: 2)
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Henson did terrible in his workout! Portland won't go the Sullinger route. I think they wanna trade out of 6. If not, it could be a slue of guards. Lillard, Waiters, Lamb, Marshall. Especially if Drummond is gone. Pistons have a big workout next week! My wish list (I'm a buckeye fan, so obviously I have bias and want Sully). But in order for us: Sullinger, Leonard, Henson, T Jones, Lamb. Jones is very intriguing cuz he can play both forward spots and we need help at both!
dd 06-19-2012 10:00 am xxx.xxx.xxx.132 (total posts: 1)
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Blazers will NEVER draft Sullenger because front page news on ESPN says that several team doctors raised major red flags about his health.

http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2012/story/_/id/8069495/2012-nba-draft-docs-medically-red-flag-jared-sullinger-sources-say


A team that lost Greg Oden AND Brandon Roy to injuries will not draft another player with such red flags.
chria 06-19-2012 09:47 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.32 (total posts: 1)
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if Terrence jones falls all the way to Boston's first pick I'll jump for joy. I've been high on him all year cause he's a do it all forward and fills a need for forward depth in case Jeff green goes elsewhere. I've been highly critical of melo for a while now because his upside as a defensive center didn't seem so appealing, but if he can become the anchor Boston needs in the middle (kinda like a Tyson chandler maybe?) then I think that It can be an okay pick. Boston has so many options in this years draft but if jones drops to us I hope we'll pounce
Frank Sampson 06-18-2012 04:14 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.153 (total posts: 1)
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From an end-user point of view, this mock draft is the easiest to read. Nice to have the link to player summaries. Really good job guys. I hope Portland comes away with Kendall Marshal and Jared Sullinger. Andre Drummond will be a project for years.



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