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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Thunder
Amen Thompson
SG – Overtime 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
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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
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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
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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
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Jazz [from76ers]
Ausar Thompson
SG – Overtime 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.
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Jason Richardson, Terrence Ross
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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+
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 – Fr – Miller 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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