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NBA AM: 2017 NBA Mock Draft 4/20/2017
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More Mocking Of The Draft
As we have done virtually every Thursday, it’s time to take another look at the 2017 NBA Draft. The NBA broke all of the ties this week, so until the actual NBA Draft Lottery on May 16, the draft order is basically set.
While there are still three days before the Early Entry Deadline, several players have already made their draft intentions clear, with a number of named guys opting to return to school for another season. These include:
Allonzo Trier, G, So., Arizona
Robert Williams, PF, Fr., Texas A&M
Grayson Allen, SG, Jr., Duke
Bonzie Colson, PF, Jr., Notre Dame
Devonte Graham, PG, Jr., Kansas
Dedric Lawson, F, So., Memphis
Tyus Battle, PG, Fr., Syracuse
Marques Bolden, C, Fr., Duke
Miles Bridges, F, Fr., Michigan State
Bruce Brown, SG, Fr., Miami
Chimezie Metu, C, So., USC
Malik Pope, F, Jr., San Diego State
There are some dates to keep in mind as more and more teams drop into draft mode, April 23 is the NBA Early Entry Deadline by which all underclassmen who wish to declare for the 2017 NBA Draft must submit their names to the NBA. The NCAA requires all players wishing to return to school after “testing the waters” to do so no later than May 24th. The 2017 NBA Draft Combine is set for May 9 to May 14 in Chicago. The 2017 NBA Draft Lottery will be May 16, with the actual draft itself set for June 22 in New York.
So, with that out of the way, let’s dive into my latest NBA Mock Draft, featuring all 60 picks:
Steve Kyler - Mock Draft - 60 Picks - 4/20/17
| Pk | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| $1 |  | Markelle Fultz PG 18 years old; 6'4"; 195 lbs. Washington, Freshman |
| $2 |  | Josh Jackson SF 19 years old; 6'8"; 203 lbs. Kansas, Freshman |
| $3 |  | Lonzo Ball PG 19 years old; 6'6"; 190 lbs. UCLA, Freshman |
| $4 |  | Dennis Smith PG 19 years old; 6'3"; 195 lbs. N.C. State, Freshman |
| $5 |  | Jayson Tatum SF 18 years old; 6'8"; 204 lbs. Duke, Freshman |
| $6 |  | Malik Monk PG/SG 18 years old; 6'4"; 185 lbs. Kentucky, Freshman |
| $7 |  | De'Aaron Fox PG 19 years old; 6'4"; 171 lbs. Kentucky, Freshman |
| $8 |  | Jonathan Isaac SF 19 years old; 6'11"; 205 lbs. Florida St, Freshman |
| $9 |  | Frank Ntilikina PG 18 years old; 6'5"; 170 lbs. Strasbourg, International |
| $10 | | Rodions Kurucs SF 18 years old; 6'8"; 190 lbs. Barcelona 2, International |
| $11 |  | Harry Giles PF 18 years old; 6'11"; 222 lbs. Duke, Freshman |
| $12 |  | Lauri Markkanen PF 19 years old; 7'0"; 225 lbs. Arizona, Freshman |
| $13 |  | OG Anunoby SF 19 years old; 6'8"; 215 lbs. Indiana, Sophomore |
| $14 |  | Ivan Rabb PF 19 years old; 6'10"; 215 lbs. California, Sophomore |
| $15 |  | Terrance Ferguson SG 18 years old; 6'7"; 186 lbs. Adelaide, Freshman |
| Pk | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| $16 |  | Bam Adebayo C 19 years old; 6'10"; 250 lbs. Kentucky, Freshman |
| $17 |  | Jarrett Allen C 18 years old; 6'11"; 224 lbs. Texas, Freshman |
| $18 |  | T.J. Leaf PF 19 years old; 6'10"; 220 lbs. UCLA, Freshman |
| $19 |  | Jaron Blossomgame SF 23 years old; 6'7"; 214 lbs. Clemson, Senior |
| $20 | | Isaiah Hartenstein PF 18 years old; 7'0"; 225 lbs. Zalgiris, International |
| $21 |  | Tyler Lydon SF/PF 20 years old; 6'10"; 205 lbs. Syracuse, Sophomore |
| $22 |  | Justin Jackson SF 21 years old; 6'8"; 193 lbs. North Carolina, Junior |
| $23 |  | Zach Collins PF 19 years old; 6'10"; 215 lbs. Gonzaga, Freshman |
| $24 |  | Donovan Mitchell SG 20 years old; 6'3"; 210 lbs. Louisville, Sophomore |
| $25 | | Edmond Sumner PG 21 years old; 6'5"; 170 lbs. Xavier, Sophomore |
| $26 | | Alec Peters PF 21 years old; 6'9"; 225 lbs. Valparaiso, Senior |
| $27 | | Justin Patton C 19 years old; 6'11"; 215 lbs. Creighton, Freshman |
| $28 | | P.J. Dozier SG 20 years old; 6'6"; 200 lbs. South Carolina, Sophomore |
| $29 |  | Anzejs Pasecniks C 21 years old; 7'2"; 229 lbs. Gran Canaria, International |
| $30 | | Ike Anigbogu C 18 years old; 6'10"; 230 lbs. UCLA, Freshman |
| Pk | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| $31 | | Thomas Bryant C 19 years old; 6'10"; 241 lbs. Indiana, Sophomore |
| $32 | | Johnathan Motley PF 21 years old; 6'9"; 230 lbs. Baylor, Junior |
| $33 | | Josh Hart SG 21 years old; 6'6"; 204 lbs. Villanova, Senior |
| $34 | | Luke Kennard SG 20 years old; 6'5"; 187 lbs. Duke, Sophomore |
| $35 | | Jonathan Jeanne PF/C 19 years old; 7'2"; 195 lbs. Nancy, International |
| $36 | | John Collins PF 19 years old; 6'10"; 225 lbs. Wake Forest, Sophomore |
| $37 | | Dwayne Bacon SF 21 years old; 6'5"; 202 lbs. Florida St, Sophomore |
| $38 | | Jawun Evans PG 20 years old; 6'1"; 177 lbs. Oklahoma St, Sophomore |
| $39 | | Kostja Mushidi SG 18 years old; 6'5"; 210 lbs. Mega Leks, International |
| $40 |  | Wesley Iwundu 22 years old; 6'7"; 205 lbs. Kansas St, Senior |
| $41 | | Monte Morris PG 21 years old; 6'3"; 175 lbs. Iowa St, Senior |
| $42 | | Tony Bradley C 19 years old; 6'10"; 248 lbs. North Carolina, Freshman |
| $43 |  | Dillon Brooks SF 21 years old; 6'7"; 215 lbs. Oregon, Junior |
| $44 | | Devin Robinson SF 21 years old; 6'8"; 200 lbs. Florida, Junior |
| $45 | | Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk SG 19 years old; 6'8"; 191 lbs. Kansas, Junior |
| Pk | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| $46 | | Mathias Lessort PF/C 21 years old; 6'9"; 250 lbs. Nanterre, International |
| $47 | | Kobi Simmons PG 19 years old; 6'4"; 170 lbs. Arizona, Freshman |
| $48 | | Shake Milton PG 20 years old; 6'5"; 195 lbs. SMU, Sophomore |
| $49 | | Keita Bates-Diop SF 21 years old; 6'7"; 235 lbs. Ohio St, Junior |
| $50 | | Felipe Dos Anjos C 18 years old; 7'2"; 230 lbs. Oviedo, International |
| $51 | | Arnoldas Kulboka SF 19 years old; 6'9"; 201 lbs. Baunach, International |
| $52 |  | Cameron Oliver PF 20 years old; 6'8"; 225 lbs. Nevada, Sophomore |
| $53 | | Caleb Swanigan PF 19 years old; 6'9"; 247 lbs. Purdue, Sophomore |
| $54 | | Borisa Simanic PF 18 years old; 6'10"; 220 lbs. Red Star, International |
| $55 | | Tadas Sedekerskis SF 19 years old; 6'8"; 201 lbs. Vitoria, International |
| $56 | | Jonah Bolden PF 21 years old; 6'10"; 215 lbs. Radnicki Basket, Junior |
| $57 | | Frank Jackson PG 18 years old; 6'4"; 208 lbs. Duke, Freshman |
| $58 | | V.J. Beachem SF 22 years old; 6'8"; 200 lbs. Notre Dame, Senior |
| $59 | | Jordan Bell PF 22 years old; 6'9"; 215 lbs. Oregon, Junior |
| $60 | | Tacko Fall C 21 years old; 7'6"; 300 lbs. UCF, Sophomore |
There are a few notable first-round trades to keep in mind as it pertains to where picks are currently slated based on the final regular-season standings.
The Boston Celtics have the right to swap picks with the Brooklyn Nets, who would currently hold the top overall pick if the draft lottery holds true to the final standings.
Philadelphia does have the right to swap picks with Sacramento. However, their own pick is currently more favorable.
Sacramento gets the New Orleans Pelicans’ first pick as part of the DeMarcus Cousins trade—it is top three protected for the 2017 draft and would convey to the Kings based on the final standings.
Philadelphia is currently owed a first-round pick from the Lakers, which is top-three protected. If the draft lottery holds true to the final regular season standings, it will not convey this year.
Chicago is owed a pick from Sacramento, which is currently top-10 protected. If Philadelphia passes on the swap rights on the pick, the pick will not likely convey to Chicago, based on the final regular-season standings. This mock draft currently reflects the pick staying with the Kings.
The Portland Trail Blazers will receive the Memphis Grizzlies’ first round pick for their role in the Mason Plumlee deal with Denver just before the deadline. Denver obtained the pick in the Timofey Mozgov trade with the Cavaliers in 2015.
The Brooklyn Nets will receive the Washington Wizards’ first-round pick as part of the Bojan Bogdanovic trade at the deadline.
The L.A. Lakers receive the Houston Rockets’ first-round pick as part of the Lou Williams trade to Houston at the trade deadline.
The Orlando Magic received the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round pick as part of the Serge Ibaka deal with Toronto. The Raptors obtained the pick from the Milwaukee Bucks as part of the Greivis Vasquez trade in 2015. The Magic will receive the lesser of the two picks Toronto controls, the Clippers pick and their own. The Clippers pick is currently the least favorable.
The Utah Jazz will receive the Golden State Warriors’ pick from the Andre Iguodala salary dump that sent Andris Biedrins, Richard Jefferson and Brandon Rush to the Jazz to clear room to sign Iguodala in 2013.
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