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

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Updated: June 12, 2013

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

Boston Celtics: Sergey Karasev, SF, Russia, 6-7, 1993

This is more of a "best available player" grab for the Celtics. Sergey Karasev has already played at a high level in Russia and can probably step in right away as a 3-point threat off the Celtics bench.

Atlanta Hawks: Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh, 7-0, Fr.

The Hawks will be going through a major roster transition this offseason and will likely take the best available player at this option. Steven Adams is raw, but has ideal size for an NBA big man and is loaded with potential.

Atlanta Hawks: Allen Crabbe, SG, California, 6-6, Jr.

The Hawks will have holes to fill on the wing. and Allen Crabbe's size and ability to score the basketball make him an attractive grab.

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Kelly Olynyk, 7-0, C, Gonzaga, Jr.

In addressing their need at small forward with the top pick, the Cavaliers look to add an offensively minded post scorer like Kelly Olynyk.

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

Chicago Bulls: Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville, 6-11, Jr.

I think the Bulls either look for a shooting guard or depth inside, and take the best available of those options. Gorgui Dieng is a solid shot blocker and has a developing mid-range game.

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.

Brooklyn Nets: Jeff Withey, C, Kansas, 7-0, Sr.

The Nets need depth all across the board and will look at the best available player who can provide a punch off the bench. Jeff Withey was one of the top shot blockers in college basketball this past season and should be a solid backup center in the NBA.

Indiana Pacers: Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State, 6-5, Jr.

Drafting a power forward makes sense since David West is in the final year of his deal, but there is nobody really worth taking at this point,. Instead, the Pacers add a versatile wing who should help add some punch off the bench - especially if Indiana ends up shopping Danny Granger this summer.

New York Knicks: Archie Goodwin, SG, Kentucky, 6-5, Fr.

Depth inside or a young point guard would fit needs for the Knicks, but I think they take the best available prospect. Archie Goodwin has the tools to be a solid NBA player, he just needs to work on his jump shot and New York could allow him to grow his game before pressing him into the lineup.

Los Angeles Clippers: Tony Mitchell, F, North Texas, 6-9, Soph.

The Clippers really need to add some frontcourt depth or a small forward and, though Tony Mitchell doesn't bring a ton of physicality inside, he is a terrific athlete and rebounder who can player either forward position.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Giannas Antetokounmpo, SF, Greece, 6-9, 1994

Having gone with a wing in the lottery, the Timberwolves can roll the dice here and take a versatile player with upside. Antetokounmpo may be 6-9 but he can play a point forward role though he is still very early in his all-around development.

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.

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.

San Antonio Spurs: Lucas Noguiera, C, Brazil, 7-0, 1992

The Spurs could use depth on the wing or inside. Lucas Nogueira has been on scout's radars for a while but needs another year or two before truly being ready to contribute in the NBA.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Tim Hardaway Jr., SG, Michigan, 6-6, Jr.

Tim Hardaway Jr. is a solid all-around player who could help replace Kevin Martin if he leaves via free agency and in case Jeremy Lamb isn't ready to step into the rotation.

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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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.

My top 10 05-22-2013 05:41 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.149 (total posts: 1)

1.Cleveland:Otto Porter
2.Orlando:Trey Burke
3.Washington:Nerlens Noel
4.Charlotte:Ben McLemore
5.Phoenix:Victor Oladipo
6.New Orleans:Anthony Bennett
7.Sacramento:Alex Len
8.Detroit:Shabazz Muhammed
9.Minnesota:Cody Zeller
10.Portland:Mason Plumlee

Charlotte Fan 05-22-2013 05:15 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.238 (total posts: 1)

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1. Cavaliers-Nerlens Noel
2. Magic-Ben McLemore
3. Wizards-Otto Porter
4. Bobcats-Anthony Bennett
5. Suns-Victor Oladipo
6. Pelicans-Shabazz Muhammed
7. Kings-Alex Len
8. Pistons-Trey Burke
9. Timberwolves-Cody Zeller
10. Trail Blazers-Michael Carter-Williams

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