Live 2025 NBA Draft Grades: Round 2
2025 NBA Mock Draft
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Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg, PF, Duke – A+ Grade
We’re going to assume Cooper Flagg will be the No. 1 overall pick. Flagg is locked in unless he’s abducted by aliens or is involved in some sort of serious allegation in the next five-and-half hours. How could this grade be anything else? Flagg is a generational prospect, and the Mavericks were lucky enough – wink, wink – to draw the No. 1 overall pick in the lottery. The Mavericks effectively gave up Luka Doncic to the Lakers to obtain Flagg, and he’ll be worth the price as Dallas’ new franchise player.
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San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper, G, Rutgers – D Grade
I’m not a fan. Dylan Harper was a dynamic scorer at Rutgers, but it was … Rutgers. He was one of two top-10 players on the team, yet he couldn’t lead his team to the NCAA Tournament. Heck, he couldn’t lead his team to a winning record! There’s a long history of such players flopping. Ben Simmons comes to mind. Not that Simmons and Harper are similar, but neither had success in college.
3.
Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe, SG, Baylor – A Grade
For my dad’s sake, I’m glad the 76ers didn’t trade down or select one of the Rutgers frauds. VJ Edgecome is insanely talented and fills a big need. The 76ers were tempted to trade down, but that would have been a big mistake.
4.
Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel, SF, Duke – C Grade
This pick is just fine, but underwhelming. The Hornets need loads of talent. Kon Knueppel is not a dynamic talent. He’s an amazing shooter who could potentially be a great role player for a team, but I don’t think he’ll be a No. 1 or 2, which is what teams should be aiming for with the fourth pick in the draft.
5.
Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey, SG/SF, Rutgers – D Grade
This is awkward because Ace Bailey made it known that he didn’t want to go to Philadelphia, Charlotte, or Utah. Perhaps the Jazz will trade him. If they don’t, they’ll have to labor through his struggles, as he was one of the two Rutgers frauds who couldn’t achieve a winning record.
6.
Washington Bullets: Tre Johnson, SG, Texas – A Grade
Tre Johnson should have been the No. 4 pick, so I love the value the Bullets are getting with this pick. Johnson is a dynamic scorer, and Washington needs plenty of players who can put the ball in the bucket.
7.
New Orleans Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears, PG, Oklahoma – C Grade
It’s not great that Jeremiah Fears is a guard who can’t shoot very well. He’s also a smaller player at 6-foot-4. He’s explosive and has tons of upside, but this isn’t a great selection.
8.
Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin, PG, BYU – C- Grade
Egor Demin is a tall point guard with great passing vision, but his overall scoring game is questionable. I don’t think he should have been a top-10 pick. I don’t think this is worth an “F” grade, but the Nets could have moved back a few spots and acquired Demin.
9.
Toronto Raptors: Collin Murray-Boyles, PF, South Carolina – B Grade
The Raptors are getting a great defender and an intelligent passer. He needs to develop a shot, but he’s not a point guard, so that’s not a deal-breaker. He’s on the small side at 6-foot-7, but he’s a quality prospect.
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Phoenix Suns: Khaman Maluach, C, Duke – A Grade
I don’t understand why Khaman Maluach wasn’t chosen earlier. He has huge upside as a 7-foot-2 prospect who thrives on the defensive end and plays well offensively. The Suns were desperate for a big man, and they got what appears to be a good one.
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Memphis Grizzlies: Cedric Coward, SF, Washington – C Grade
Did the Grizzlies really need to trade up for Cedric “Colin” Coward? Coward is a good shooter, but he’s not an amazing athlete for a top-15 pick. This is just an average pick, as Memphis tries to replace Desmond Bane.
12.
Chicago Bulls: Noa Essengue, PF, France – B+ Grade
Noa Essengue is a high-upside player with loads of athleticism and size. He needs to improve his shot and bulk up, but he’s only 18, so he could get there by his third season. The Bulls aren’t winning anything this year anyway, so they can be patietn with Essengue.
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New Orleans Pelicans: Derik Queen, PF, Maryland – D Grade
I like Derik Queen as a prospect, a he’s a talented big man who will be able to score in the pros. His defensive ability is a big question mark, but his scoring ability will make up for it. So, why the “D” grade? Because the Pelicans surrendered an unprotected first-round pick to move up 10 spots for him! This could truly backfire.
14.
San Antonio Spurs: Carter Bryant, SF, Arizona – B+ Grade
I mocked Carter Bryant to the Spurs, thinking that his upside and need made sense. Bryant is a raw player, but he has loads of potential and could be a star despite the low floor.
15.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Thomas Sorber, C, Georgetown – B+ Grade
Isaiah Hartenstein won’t be around too much longer, so the Thunder needed another big man. Thomas Sorber is a great rebounder who should be a quality role player. I thought he’d go a bit higher, but perhaps teams were scared by his foot injury.
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