NBA 2023

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1 Pistons Victor Wembanyama C – Metropolitans (France) – HT: 7-4 – WT: 230 – WING: 8-0 – Int.04 – Wembanyama is the best prospect since LeBron. He’s becoming an elite 3pt shooter and game-changing shot blocker and he recently measured-in at 7-4 with a 8-foot wingspan (you read that correctly). NBA Comparisons for Victor – International Elite 15 7-4 Durant, bigger, better KP
2 Rockets Scoot Henderson PG – G League Ignite – HT: 6-3 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – USA.04 – Scoot would go no.1 overall in some drafts, he’s that good of a prospect. He’s an elite athlete at the PG position who can fill it up and also is becoming a high level passer. After putting on a show in the recent exhibition game against Wembanyama, Scoot missed most of the second game with a bruised thigh. Article prime Westbrook
3 Pelicans (from Lakers) Nick Smith SG – Arkansas – HT – 6-5 – WT – 185 – Wing – NA – Fr – Smith is a dynamic scoring guard who will give you buckets and plays with an edge. He’s a perfect fit for the modern NBA, as a guard who can get his own offense and score from 3 levels. He doesn’t have great size but has length and a lot of finesse. Gilbert Arenas
4 Hornets Keyonte George SG – Baylor – HT: 6-5 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Fr – A big, explosive guard with broad shoulders, the ability to finish through contact and high level 3pt shooting ability. A one and done lottery pick with top 5 potential.. Elite 25 bigger Eric Gordon
5 Magic Gregory Jackson PF – South Carolina – HT: 6-9 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr– Jackson has reclassified and will likely be a high lottery pick in the 2023 draft. He’s a strong and explosive forward who has a lethal offensive game. Julius Randle
6 Kings Brandon Miller SF – Alabama – HT: 6-9 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Fr – A jumbo wing with great scoring instincts and high end athleticism. Can score from anywhere on the court.
7 Heat Cam Whitmore SF – Villanova – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – Fr – Whitmore continues his meteoric rise up the mock draft, cracking the top 10. He’s been dominant in multiple settings over the spring and summer, often looking like the best player on the court. Jerry Stackhouse

8 Nets Dariq Whitehead  SF – Duke – HT: 6-4 1/2- WT: 196 – WING: 6-9 – Fr– Smooth, athletic and talented, Dariq is a prototypical wing prospect who projects as a standout two-way player. Recovering from a right foot fracture which he sustained on 8/29/22. McDonald’s Game MVP Bradley Beal
9 Warriors Jarace Walker PF – Houston – HT: 6-8 – WT: 240 – WING: NA – Fr – A big forward with broad shoulders and brute strength. Is showing an expanded offensive game and becoming a good iso-scorer. Rebounds the ball well and can defend all over the court. Elite 25 John Collins, Milsap
10 Thunder Amen Thompson SGOvertime Elite – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-11 – USA03 – Amen is a quick, explosive and smooth athlete who is one of the faces of the Overtime Elite league. Amen is a great passer, an incredible athlete and has great size but needs to shoot the ball better. Article – Article2s prospect Shaun Livingston
11 Spurs Anthony Black PG – Arkansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 185 – WING: NA Fr. – A big point guard/wing with great 3pt shooting ability and can play above the rim. Handles the ball well and is a great passer. Article Josh Giddey
12 Jazz (from T-Wolves) Arthur Kaluma SF – Creighton – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – So – Kaluma is progressing at a scary rate and has lottery upside. He’s a big, powerful wing with an elite frame who can create his own offense. Has the big wing tools that are so valuable in today’s NBA. Article OG Anunoby
13 Wizards Baba Miller SF – Florida State (Spain) – HT: 6-11 – WT: 204 – WING: 7-2 – Int.04 – A uniquely skilled big forward who was a 6-2 guard until a recent growth spurt. Came up in the Real Madrid system before signing with Florida State. Will miss the first half of the season. Austin Daye, Bobby Portis
14 Jazz (from76ers)  Ausar Thompson SGOvertime Elite – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-11 – USA03 – Has ideal size and big time athleticism at the 2 guard position but will have to develop into a better shooter. Isn’t facing high level competition, which makes the evaluation a little harder. Article – Article2 Jason Richardson, Terrence Ross
15 Lakers (from Pelicans) Kel’el Ware C – Oregon – HT: 7-0 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Fr – Oregon doesn’t get a lot of one and done’s but Ware looks to be on the fast track to the NBA. He’s a big time shot blocker with great mobility for his size, plus a smooth outside shot. Article Jarrett Allen+

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16 Magic (from Bulls) Cason Wallace PG – Kentucky – HT: 6-3 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Fr – A combo guard with big time ability and great defensive instincts. Moving up the rankings. Jrue Holiday
17 Knicks Terquavion Smith PG – NC State – HT: 6-3 3/4 – WT: 165 – WING: 6-6 1/2 – So – Terquavion returns to school and has a chance to move up to the lottery in 2023. Bones Hyland
18 Pacers Kris Murray PF – Iowa – HT: 6-8 – WT: 225 – WING: NA – Jr – Brother of Keegan, Kris is a smooth and versatile forward who shows flashes. James Posey, Otto Porter
19 Raptors Gradey Dick SF – Kansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Fr – One of the best shot-makers in his class who also has a nice to-the-basket game. Brandon Rush
20 Clippers Marcus Sasser SG – Houston – HT: 6-2 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Sr – Sasser is back healthy and looking good on the court. He’s quick with the dribble and has blow-by ability.
21 Grizzlies Jett Howard SF – Michigan – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – Fr – Juwan’s son. Jett is a solid, powerful wing with a great release on his jumper.
22 Knicks (from Mavs) Jordan Walsh  SF – Arkansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 7-3 – Fr – A fast rising prospect who is a big time athlete with a smooth game. Has elite length and is a standout on both ends. Elite 25 Richard Jefferson, Andre Iguodala
23 Suns Dereck Lively  C – Duke – HT: 7-1 – WT: 210 – WING: 7-8 – Fr – An intriguing big man prospect who can really protect the rim and is a game changer on the defensive end. A big time athlete for a 7-footer. Elite 25 Tyson Chandler with range
24 Bulls (from Blazers) Dillon Mitchell SF – Texas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – Fr – A big bouncy wing with elite above the rim ability and incredible body control. His upside is through the roof. Article Kevin Knox+
25 Hawks Leonard Miller  SF – G League Ignite (Canada) – HT: 6-10 – WT: 211 – WING: 7-2 – FrMiller is joining the G League Ignite and could work his way into lottery consideration in 2023. Article Paul George lite 
26 Hornets (from Nuggets) Caleb Love SG – UNC – HT: 6-3 – WT: 180 – WING: 6-9 – Jr – Love is returning to UNC and will have a chance to play his way into the first round next season. Monta Ellis
27 Pacers (from Celtics) Chris Livingston SF – Kentucky – HT: 6-4 1/2 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-11 – Fr – A high level athlete with great quickness, explosive above the rim ability and a competitive demeanor. Elite 25 Josh Jackson
28 Jazz Julian Phillips SF – Tennessee – HT: 6-7 – WT: 210 – WING: NA Fr – A long, smooth athlete with big time 3&D potential. Mikal Bridges
29 Pacers (from Cavs) Sidy Cissoko  SG – G League Ignite (France) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: 6-9 1/2 – Int.04 – Sidy has signed with the G League Ignite where he’ll play in front of NBA scouts every game next year.
30 Rockets (from Bucks) Amari Bailey  SG – UCLA – HT: 6-5 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – Fr – A do-it-all combo guard with an extra gear of athleticism. Has scoring talent and does it within the flow of the offense. Avery Bradley+
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Key Dates

  • 5/16/23 – NBA Draft Lottery
  • 6/12/23 – Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET)
  • 6/22/23 – 2023 NBA Draft

2023 NBA Draft Trades

  • Knicks get Mavs 1st, top 10 protected (KP trade)
  • Knicks get Pistons 1st, top 18 protected
  • Knicks get Wizards 1st, top 14 protected
  • Hornets get Nuggets 1st, top 14 protected (via Knicks)
  • Jazz get Timberwolves 1st, unprotected (Gobert trade)
  • Magic get Bulls 1st (Nikola Vucevic trade)
  • Pacers get Cavs 1st, lottery protected
  • Pacers get Celtics 1st, top 12 protected (Brogdon trade)
  • Pelicans have the right to swap picks with the Lakers, unprotected (Anthony Davis trade)
  • Rockets have right to swap pick with the Nets (James Harden trade)
  • Rockets get Wizards 1st (lottery protected) in the John Wall/Westbrook trade
  • Rockets get Bucks 1st (unprotected) from P.J. Tucker trade
  • Spurs get Hornets 1st, top 16 protected (via NY and ATL, Reddish trade, Dejounte trade)
  • Thunder have the right to swap picks with the Clippers (Paul George trade)

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Who is in the NBA Draft 2023?

2023 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: The Victor Wembanyama draft.
#1 Oklahoma City Thunder: Victor Wembanyama. ... .
#2 Indiana Pacers: Scoot Henderson. ... .
#3 San Antonio Spurs: Amen Thompson. ... .
#4 Utah Jazz: Nick Smith. ... .
#5 Houston Rockets: Dariq Whitehead. ... .
#6 Orlando Magic: Cameron Whitmore. ... .
#7 Detroit Pistons: Keyonte George..

Where is the 2023 NBA Draft held?

In what was the most anticipated basketball game in several months, the G League Ignite hosted Metropolitans 92 just outside of Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Hundreds of NBA staff members and media along with thousands of fans gathered to get an in-person look at the projected top two picks in the 2023 NBA Draft.

How many games will the NBA play

The NBA has released the schedule for the 2022-23 regular season and it's one that contains 82 games per team. The 77th NBA regular season will start on Tuesday, October 18 and conclude on Sunday, April 9 2023.

Will there be a Play

For the 2022-23 NBA season, the Play-In Tournament will take place April 11-14, 2023, between the last day of the regular season on April 9 and the start of the playoffs on April 15, and it will include the teams with the seventh-highest through the tenth-highest winning percentages in each conference.