2024 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1, Picks 1-15 (Walt’s)
This 2024 NBA Mock Draft is updated Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 4:10 p.m. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
16.
Philadelphia 76ers: Tristan Da Silva, PF, Colorado 
It’s a little embarrassing that the 76ers were using Kyle Lowry in the starting lineup. An upgrade must be found at one of the guard spots. They could also add a forward for Tobias Harris’ inevitable exit.
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17.
Los Angeles Lakers: Jared McCain, PG, Duke 
This is way too early for Bronny James. I thought that was obvious, but I was asked if the Lakers were going to draft him with this pick.
The Lakers can use this selection on the best player available to help them with their depth issues.
18.
Orlando Magic: Carlton Carrington, G, Pittsburgh 
The Magic could stand to add a depth wing who can bring a scoring punch off the bench.
19.
Toronto Raptors: Zach Edey, C, Purdue 
The Raptors need a long-term option at center, which they can obtain with this pick.
20.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Johnny Furphy, SG, Kansas 
Donovan Mitchell was sorely missed when he got hurt versus Boston. Some depth would help.
21.
New Orleans Pelicans: Yves Missi, C, Baylor 
The Pelicans have an excellent backcourt, so they could look into adding a big man with this pick.
22.
Phoenix Suns: Isaiah Collier, PG, USC 
The Suns are a very thin team, so they need to add the best players available to help them with their horrible bench.
23.
Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Kolek, PG, Marquette 
The Bucks need some youth in the backcourt, as Damian Lillard and Patrick Beverley aren’t going to be around forever.
24.
New York Knicks: Ryan Dunn, SF, Virginia 
The Knicks love their defensive specialists. They add another one with this pick.
25.
New York Knicks: Kel’el Ware, C, Indiana 
New York could use its second pick to bolster the talent in the front court, which has some depth issues.
26.
Washington Bullets: Cam Christie, SG, Kansas
The Bullets are usually all offense and no defense, so why not continue to build a strength?
27.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Baylor Scheierman, SG/SF, Creighton 
The Timberwolves were quite the surprise team this year, but they could stand to upgrade their wing play beyond just Anthony Edwards.
28.
Denver Nuggets: DaRon Holmes, PF, Dayton 
The Nuggets could stand to add more depth to their front court, which was a problem outside of Nikola Jokic in the playoffs.
29.
Utah Jazz: Pacome Dadiet, SF, France 
The Jazz have several picks, so they can afford to stash someone overseas.
30.
Boston Celtics: Terrence Shannon, SG, Illinois 
The Celtics have no needs, so they can draft the best player available with this pick.
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This 2024 NBA Mock Draft is updated Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 4:10 p.m. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
16.
Philadelphia 76ers: Tristan Da Silva, PF, Colorado
It’s a little embarrassing that the 76ers were using Kyle Lowry in the starting lineup. An upgrade must be found at one of the guard spots. They could also add a forward for Tobias Harris’ inevitable exit.
Follow @walterfootball for updates. Also, you can Support Us on Patreon here!
Also, if you’d like to support the site, check out my book! It’s available on Amazon, and it’s called A Safety and a Field Goal.
Take a look:
You can buy it here. It has some NFL Draft-related topics, so like I said, if you want to support the site, this is a great way to do it!
17.
Los Angeles Lakers: Jared McCain, PG, Duke
This is way too early for Bronny James. I thought that was obvious, but I was asked if the Lakers were going to draft him with this pick.
The Lakers can use this selection on the best player available to help them with their depth issues.
18.
Orlando Magic: Carlton Carrington, G, Pittsburgh
The Magic could stand to add a depth wing who can bring a scoring punch off the bench.
19.
Toronto Raptors: Zach Edey, C, Purdue
The Raptors need a long-term option at center, which they can obtain with this pick.
20.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Johnny Furphy, SG, Kansas
Donovan Mitchell was sorely missed when he got hurt versus Boston. Some depth would help.
21.
New Orleans Pelicans: Yves Missi, C, Baylor
The Pelicans have an excellent backcourt, so they could look into adding a big man with this pick.
22.
Phoenix Suns: Isaiah Collier, PG, USC
The Suns are a very thin team, so they need to add the best players available to help them with their horrible bench.
23.
Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Kolek, PG, Marquette
The Bucks need some youth in the backcourt, as Damian Lillard and Patrick Beverley aren’t going to be around forever.
24.
New York Knicks: Ryan Dunn, SF, Virginia
The Knicks love their defensive specialists. They add another one with this pick.
25.
New York Knicks: Kel’el Ware, C, Indiana
New York could use its second pick to bolster the talent in the front court, which has some depth issues.
26.
Washington Bullets: Cam Christie, SG, Kansas
The Bullets are usually all offense and no defense, so why not continue to build a strength?
27.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Baylor Scheierman, SG/SF, Creighton
The Timberwolves were quite the surprise team this year, but they could stand to upgrade their wing play beyond just Anthony Edwards.
28.
Denver Nuggets: DaRon Holmes, PF, Dayton
The Nuggets could stand to add more depth to their front court, which was a problem outside of Nikola Jokic in the playoffs.
29.
Utah Jazz: Pacome Dadiet, SF, France
The Jazz have several picks, so they can afford to stash someone overseas.
30.
Boston Celtics: Terrence Shannon, SG, Illinois
The Celtics have no needs, so they can draft the best player available with this pick.
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