2022 NBA Mock Draft: Round One – Picks 16-30

2022 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1, Picks 1-15 (Walt’s)
Updated: Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

  1. Atlanta Hawks: Malaki Branham, SG, Ohio State
    The Hawks seem like they’d be in the market for a new backcourt mate for Trae Young.

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  2. Houston Rockets: Ochai Agbaji, SG, Kansas
    This is a bit late for Ochai Agbaji, but the Rockets won’t complain. They went big with their first pick, so it makes sense to add a guard at No. 17.




  3. Chicago Bulls: Tari Eason, PF, LSU
    The Bulls need to find an upgrade over Patrick Williams, who is the weak link in the starting lineup.


  4. Minnesota Timberwolves: TyTy Washington, PG, Kentucky Kentucky
    The Timberwolves could find a point guard to eventually take over for Patrick Beverley.


  5. San Antonio Spurs: Blake Wesley, G, Notre Dame
    The Spurs could stand to add another guard to their rotation, given their depth issues.




  6. Denver Nuggets: Jaden Hardy, SG, G-League
    The Nuggets supposedly have the MVP even though they can’t get out of the first round. The MVP needs guard help.


  7. Memphis Grizzlies: Nikola Jovic, PF/C, Serbia
    Steven Adams was exposed in the playoffs, so the Grizzlies might want to obtain a big man. Nikola Jovic isn’t quite Nikola Jokic, but he’s close, at least in spelling.


  8. Philadelphia 76ers: E.J. Liddell, PF, Ohio State
    The 76ers need depth for their next disappointing playoff run. A big man should be obtained for when Joel Oden gets hurt again.




  9. Milwaukee Bucks: Max Christie, SG, Michigan State
    The Bucks lacked depth in their playoff series loss to the Celtics. They need to target the best player available.


  10. San Antonio Spurs: Ismael Kamagate, C, France
    With all of these picks, the Spurs figure to select one foreign player and stash them overseas, where they may never be heard from again.




  11. Houston Rockets: Walker Kessler, C, Auburn
    Houston could use another big man to compensate for the Christian Wood trade.


  12. Miami Heat: Jake LaRavia, PF, Wake Forest
    It wouldn’t be the worst idea for the Heat to find better insurance for Bam Adebayo.




  13. Golden State Warriors: MarJon Beauchamp, SG, G-League
    The Warriors may want to add another wing player for depth, especially with the aging players at the position.


  14. Memphis Grizzlies: Leonard Miller, F, Canada
    With another pick, the Grizzlies can afford to swing for the fences with a player with upside.


  15. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jamaree Bouyea, PG, San Francisco
    With numerous first-round picks, the Thunder could select a foreign player. San Francisco, basically a third-world country, certainly qualifies.






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