#17 – Aleksej Pokusevski – Oklahoma City Thunder

With the 17th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder select Aleksej Pokusevski from Serbia. The Thunder completed a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire the pick. Pokusevski is a long term project, but one that has has an intriguing skillset. A 7-footer with good speed and quickness, Pokusevski plays like […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
#16 – Isaiah Stewart – Detroit Pistons

With the 16th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons select Isaiah Stewart. The Pistons acquired this pick in a draft day trade with the Houston Rockets, who themselves received it in a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. Stewart is a physical, 6-foot-9 center from Washington. An aggressive defender and an excellent […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Clippers, Nets, Pistons Agree to Three-Team Deal

The Clippers are trading Landry Shamet to the Nets for No. 19, source tells ESPN. The Clippers are trading Landry Shamet to the Nets for No. 19, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020 This is a three-way deal that includes the Pistons, with Luke Kennard heading to the Clippers, sources tell […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
#15 – Cole Anthony – Orlando Magic

With the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic have selected Cole Anthony.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
#14 – Aaron Nesmith – Boston Celtics

With the 14th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics select Aaron Nesmith from Vanderbilt. Nesmith is a flamethrower that can move easily without the ball. With a 6-foot-10 wingspan, Nesmith also has good size for a wing, which should help in defensively and on the glass against taller players. Nesmith should prove […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
#13 – Kira Lewis Jr. – New Orleans Pelicans

With the 13th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Kira Lewis Jr. from Alabama. Lewis Jr. is an extremely unique talent who played two season with Alabama. Perfectly suited for the modern NBA, he’s got lighting speed and projects as a strong pick-and-roll point guard. He’s slightly undersized, but added […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
#12 – Tyrese Haliburton – Sacramento Kings

With the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select Tyrese Haliburton.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
#11 – Devin Vassell – San Antonio Spurs

With the 11th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs select Devin Vassell from Florida State. Vassell is more than just your typical 3&D player. One of the best shooters in the draft, Vassell shot at least 40 percent from three-point range during his two years as a Seminole — a good […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
#10 – Jalen Smith – Phoenix Suns

With the tenth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns selected Jalen Smith. Smith is a smart and athletic big man from Maryland. He can face up and shoot it, and his post moves and footwork are equally polished. He’s explosive around the rim, is and above-average rebounder and should prove a nice […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021