2022 NBA Draft

We can't answer those questions tonight, but CBS Sports NBA Draft analysts Gary Parrish and Kyle Boone were here to grade the values that teams extract from ...

Grade: A Grade: A Grade: A Grade: A Grade: A He's not the shot-blocker Evan is but he is a floor-spacer who can shoot it well and showed some impressive playmaking at his size while at USC. Grade: A- Had some inconsistencies as a freshman but the former five-star recruit brings great length and major upside to Indiana. Grade: A I really like his finishing ability above the rim, but he is a very raw and unfinished product who is still learning the game. He's a big-bodied center with good physical tools and rim-running ability to go with an interesting pedigree as the winner of the EuroCup's Rising Star Award, which in the past has been won by Kristaps Porzingis and Jonas Valančiūnas. Grade: C I have LaRavia closer to 30 than 20, but the Grizzlies' draft history has earned credibility with picks like Brandon Clarke and Desmond Bane. Grade: B He's a big, strong and skilled forward who could be an incredible building block in Orlando. Grade: A His ability to guard multiple positions, and his potential as a shooter, are among the reasons he's a tantalizing prospect and one of the most versatile players available in this draft.

Current and former players storm social media to congratulate the next generation of NBA stars.

Only thing matters is the work you put in after your drafted. — Josh(ua) Christopher (@Jaygup23)June 24, 2022 — Ja Morant (@JaMorant)June 24, 2022

The top five picks of the NBA Draft turned out to be a relative shocker and may prove to be one of the more impactful drafts in NBA history.

But in their biggest moment in a generation on Thursday night, they twisted the future of the entire NBA — and fooled the rest of the league in doing so. The top five picks going on to be the five best guys, well that has never happened. That in mind, it's been a long time since the top of an NBA Draft felt this consequential. There's a reasonable chance the best player in this draft fell to them at No. 3. This was one of the more intriguing lead-ups into a draft in some time. In what could prove to be one of the most talented drafts in recent history, Orlando and Sacramento — two franchises that have been bad seemingly for generations — subverted expectations and gave us mayhem. If Smith hits huge and becomes the best player, it's not unreasonable we could look up in 2027 and see the Rockets competing for NBA Finals appearances while the Thunder and Magic are still picking in the lottery. Has this ever happened in the history of the draft? Will the Banchero and Murray picks prove to be savvy, or will those decisions backfire on the two notoriously underperforming franchises that made them? Ever since the night of the lottery, May 17, it seemed all the momentum was behind the idea that the Magic were going to go with convention and take Smith at No. 1. The beautiful commotion of all of this is: we don't know. Despite the fact that — as we previously laid out right here — the debate over who should go No. 1 was as compelling as we'd seen in years.

Teams at the top of the Draft doubled down on youth, while others geared up for a run at free agency.

Sharpe is the mystery of this Draft; the consensus No. 1-ranked high school player in the nation for 2022 graduated a semester early and enrolled at Kentucky in January to prepare for the 2022-23 college season. Well: Free agency doesn’t begin until July 1, and in the meantime, the Pistons seized the chance to capitalize on the draft by adding a second first-rounder in a three-team trade. The Pistons, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Hornets and Warriors all added players in the mid- to late-second round through trades. The Kings used the fourth pick on forward Keegan Murray of Iowa and hope he’s a keeper in more ways than one. When the night was over and all names were called, the Draft served its purpose. There was a common thread with the Blazers’ choice of Shaedon Sharpe at No. 7 and Portland’s Anfernee Simons, taken 24th in 2018. The top three projected picks eventually filled those slots in this draft; after Banchero and before Smith, Chet Holmgren, the gangly center from Gonzaga, went second to Oklahoma City. Then the draft suspense began. That doesn’t include forward Jonathan Issac, who essentially hasn’t played the last two seasons while recovering from a knee injury; he’s 24 and signed a rookie extension shortly after starting rehab on his leg. So the Magic’s decision was essentially between Banchero and Jabari Smith, who went to Houston at No. 3. With a stable of young guards — Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, Markelle Fultz — in the rotation, Orlando put a premium on securing the front line. The Magic chose Paolo Banchero from Duke, one of three players largely considered to be top-pick-worthy. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — What if they held an NBA Draft and it was mainly that — an actual draft instead of a chaotic trade carnival?

NBA draftees are getting too smart. It used to be that the annual event's parade of outrageous outfits would provide Twitter comedians with fodder for days: ...

Congratulations to these new NBA players: getting drafted is hard, but doing it while looking good has proven over the years to be even more difficult. However, the tide seems to be turning. It used to be that the annual event's parade of outrageous outfits would provide Twitter comedians with fodder for days: it seemed there was no group of people in the world more hellbent on standing out at all costs, and often with catastrophic results.

The team also acquired two future second round draft picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the 37th pick. With the 4th pick, the Kings drafted Keegan ...

The team also acquired two future second round draft picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the 37th pick. Prior to the start of the draft, the Kings acquired the rights to Sasha Vezenkov along with cash consideration from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the 49th pick. Sacramento started the day with three picks in this year’s NBA Draft - No. 4 in the first round and No. 37 and No. 49 in the second round.

Rookie Wire went through and graded all 30 picks from the first round of the draft now that the smoke has cleared from the evening.

He is a good scorer and has great court vision while also taking care of the ball. Jovic can space the floor and has also shown promise as a ballhandler and rebounder, which are areas of need for Miami. He boasts prior professional experience now, which fits more on their timeline to win now, and should be able to step in immediately and play. The Spurs have instituted a great development system so we expect Wesley, and the rest of their picks, to flourish. Roddy figures to give the Grizzlies a floor-spacer given his ability to knock down shots from deep. Memphis needed to make a trade to get him, but the move to do so should be worth it in the end. The Rockets could use a versatile defender such as Eason on the roster and went and got their guy. His potential as a 3-and-D prospect will certainly be enticing as the Cavaliers emerged as an outstanding defensive team last season. He will help them win games next season, and for a team that had a catastrophic finish to the year, that will be a needed addition. The Pelicans absolutely hit a home run on Thursday as Daniels should become a fan favorite in no time. The rest of their roster is in flux right now, with Myles Turner and Malcolm Brogdon on the trade block, but Mathurin will be a good piece to their core. Ivey can not only help the Pistons next season, but he also has the potential to develop into a star in the NBA. The Pistons have a strong development system and it will be fun to see him grow next season and beyond. The first of three picks for the Thunder was a knockout.

OPP was at the Amway Center Friday as the Orlando Magic introduced their two new rookies to the media.

And I know a few others who never stopped believing that Holmgren wasn’t in play to go to Orlando at number one because of his defensive acumen, incredible instincts, and massive length. In 2021, the five-star recruit (who re-classified to the Class of ‘21) was named a McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic participant. But still, I think the second round is an appropriate time to take a chance on a rangy-wing with size such as Houstan possesses. I really thought Smith Jr. was going to be the pick for Orlando, because of his elite shooting prowess, to go along with his positional-size and defensive upside. The former Florida Gator was selected by Orlando fifth overall in 2000, and he’s one of only two players to ever be named NBA Rookie of the Year as a member of the Magic (the other being Shaquille O’Neal in ‘93). The Magic set the tone for the evening, surprising many around the league by taking Banchero over Smith Jr. I had all three of the perceived top prospects in this class (Banchero, Smith Jr., and Chet Holmgren) fairly even throughout my pre-draft evaluation period. “There was a lot of excitement last night, a lot of emotions. Banchero is well aware that becoming a number one overall pick of the Orlando Magic comes with exceedingly high expectations, considering two of the organization’s former first overall selections (O’Neal in 1992, Dwight Howard in 2004) led their respective teams to NBA Finals berths. “I knew there was a chance,” Banchero told reporters, when asked whether he knew he was going to be the first overall selection. I think you learn about what works (and what doesn’t work), so it definitely helped me a lot - more than I can explain.” Houstan, who is the first second round pick the Magic have rostered since 2018, led the Wolverines in made three-point field goals (60 3PTM’s, 35.5 percent) in 2021-22. Banchero told media members Friday that he didn’t even know about Orlando’s intentions to draft him until right before the pick was made.

2022 NBA draft results: See the full draft order · 1. Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero · 2. Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren · 3. Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr ...

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In reality, of course, drafts can't truly be judged until at least a few years down the line, when prospects have been given time to grow and be properly ...

The At No. 10 it would've been nice to see the Wizards swing for the fences. Either way, he should serve as enticing trade fodder as the Blazers attempt to once again build a contender around -- to the Lakers for cash. The only knock here is Orlando trading one of its second-rounders -- pick 35! Holmgren could end up being the best player in the draft, so this is already a great night for OKC, and Dieng may have the biggest upside of any player taken in the late lottery. Christie provides shooting, which the Beauchamp is one of the older prospects in this draft with a strong pedigree coming off a big year with the G League Ignite, and Besson is a fabulous scorer from range at his size. Maybe not someone who can contribute next season in a major way, but a promising young prospect for the Smith might actually be a better fit for the Rockets given his ability to space the floor and defend multiple positions, and he'll join With its one and only pick in this year's draft, Boston grabbed a bat and swung for the fences at pick No. 53 in selecting Alabama's JD Davison. Davison is a former five-star recruit with a great pedigree who struggled at times last season in his one-and-done year with the Tide. However, he brings athleticism you rarely see in a point guard and showed enough as a playmaker to warrant a second-round flier. In reality, of course, drafts can't truly be judged until at least a few years down the line, when prospects have been given time to grow and be properly evaluated.

This year's NBA Draft has certainly been interesting one, with two big surprises right off the bat with Paolo Banchero selected first overall and Keegan ...

1. Detroit Pistons: Jaden Ivey, Purdue · 2. Portland Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky · 3. Washington Wizards: Johnny Davis, Wisconsin · 4. Oklahoma City ...

His 6-foot-10 wingspan is very good as a guard and he has all of the potential to be a great player. It’s easy to see why he fell so far, but he has a lot of potential and could be a very valuable piece. All-in-all a great pick for the Bulls and definitely a guy who can stand out for the team The potential lottery pick fell all the way to 20th and it was way too good to pass up for the Spurs. The 19-year-old from Ohio State still has a lot to learn, but his upside is through the roof. The fact that he was picked 18th in the draft gives the Chicago Bulls real value at the pick and they definitely get a glue guy that will be great for them in the future. The 6-foot-6 wing from Kansas fits that 3-and-D mold to a T and he was one of the best shooters in the entire draft class. Another one of the best shooters in the draft, Griffin, adds a lot to this Atlanta Hawks team. Davis is a fantastic scorer at all three levels, and he was the most improved player in all of college basketball over the last season. The Thunder are in it for the long haul and this draft is where the turnaround will start. This was the steal of the draft and Portland got a phenomenal player. This was a fantastic move by the Thunder. Dieng may not have a lot of film on him, but he has a terrific skill set with All-Star upside. The thing that is so good about Ivey is his burst of speed and ability to attack the rim.

Unfortunately, Rutgers' forward Ron Harper Jr. went undrafted despite the hopes and prayers of many fans of the Scarlet Knights. However, several Big Ten ...

Diabate was selected with the No. 13 pick in the second round by the Los Angeles Clippers. He averaged 9.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in his freshman season. The former Spartan was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. The last pick for the Spartans prior to Christie on Thursday came in the second round of 2020. Liddell describes himself as a player who “just gets it done.” He was selected byt he New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 11 pick in the second round. The former Cornhusker averaged 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team last season. Caleb Houstan was the first Big-Ten pick in the second round, going to the Orlando Magic with the second pick of the round and No. 32 overall. The former Badger was also named to First Team All-Big Ten. Davis became Wisconsin’s highest drafted player ever and the Badgers’ first NBA lottery pick since 2015. Christie went three picks later at No. 35 overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. The pick was acquired by the Lakers from the Orlando Magic via trade. He led the Wolverines in three-point field goals made with 60. He becomes the program’s ninth first-round pick and first in 24 years The SEC also finished with nine, and the ACC were just behind them both with seven selections. The Big Ten finished tied for the lead across all conferences with nine overall selections. Ivey was taken just out pick later, as he went fifth to the Detroit Pistons. The former Boilermaker named to the First Team All-Big Ten as well as the All-American Second Team. He becomes Purdue’s highest pick in the NBA Draft since Glenn Robinson went No. 1 in 1994, and the seventh top-10 pick in the history of Purdue.

The 19-year-old from Duke seen as a shock at number one pick on a night of surprises. Here's why the selection made waves in Italy.

12) Jalen Williams, SG, picked by Oklahoma City Thunder (from Clippers) Here are the top first round picks. "I'm proud to wear the Azzurri jersey," he added, "I will never forget when I received it for the first time. Orlando had the first pick. He eventually went third to the Houston Rockets. Here's why the selection made waves in Italy.

The No. 1 pick stuns NBA fans with his flashy diamond suit during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

No. 15 pick Mark Williams No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero From custom suits to dazzling jewelry, this year’s Draft class showed up in style at Barclays Center.

Either way, it worked out for the Detroit Pistons, who were happy to take Ivey at No. 5. After getting Cade Cunningham with the first pick last year, they now ...

After the trade went down, Green took to Twitter to post a heartful farewell message to the City of Brotherly Love. It will be extremely interesting to see if either guy is ultimately able to claim a spot on the roster. Complete NBA Draft coverage Draft Tracker There's still a long road ahead of them, but with Cunningham leading the way, the future should be bright in Detroit. Duren is another tremendous athlete, though in the frontcourt, where he looked dominant at times for Memphis. While still raw from a pure offensive skill standpoint, he's huge, works hard and should contribute defensively right away. There was also a trade that went down the day before the draft, as the Pistons traded forward Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick (via the Milwaukee Bucks, protected Nos. 1-4) and multiple pick swaps. For example, on Wednesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, who is as plugged in as anyone when it comes to the NBA, said to expect a lot of trades. Either way, it worked out for the Detroit Pistons, who were happy to take Ivey at No. 5. Perhaps they truly believe in Murray, or perhaps they were wary of taking a guard with their first pick for the third straight year. The Rockets had likely been planning on Banchero, but Smith should still fit in nicely as a sharp-shooting forward to pair with Jalen Green. For weeks, the expectation had been that they would take Jabari Smith out of Auburn, and it's still unclear if that was all an elaborate smokescreen or they changed their mind at the last minute.

Top NBA scoop-man Adrian Wojnarowski has become the central voice of big-time transactions in pro hoops, usually a perfect blend of timely and accurate.

He had to report on the No. 2 pick, whom he assured the world would still be Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren. Then Smith at No. 3 to Houston. Then on and on and on. Maybe Wojnarowski will stick to that schtick from here on out, after the barrage of flak he took Thursday night. At 7:55, he was “looming as a frontrunner.” And ultimately, at 8:09 — 30 minutes after rocking everyone’s world, and moments before Adam Silver trotted out to the podium — Woj’s final tweet on the matter: “The Magic are planning to select Banchero No. 1, sources tell ESPN.” At 7:41, Woj called Banchero to Orlando a “significant possibility,” which moved Banchero’s odds to go No. 1 up to -200. But while countless Smith bettors at No. 1 rabble-rabbled and hurled obscenities toward their television sets, Woj had no time to dwell. Smith at No. 1 slid to -6000, then to -2100, then -1600. Similarly, a DraftKings bettor hit a $100,000 jackpot on a $4,000 wager on Smith to be drafted No. 3 at 25-1 odds. At 8:41 a.m. ET on Thursday, Wojnarowski tweeted: “As team boards finalize today, the 1-2-3 of the NBA Draft is increasingly firm, per sources: Jabari Smith to Orlando, Chet Holmgren to Oklahoma City and Paolo Banchero to Houston.” According to VSIN, “from 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday night until Wednesday at noon, Banchero to go No. 1 was the most popular NBA bet overall at Caesars (including NBA draft, championship and MVP), with eight percent of tickets and 15 percent of the money. When they went back up, Smith’s odds to go first could be found as high as -10000 on certain books (with Banchero at +900). After months of uncertainty surrounding the Orlando Magic’s No. 1 overall pick, the prevailing thought in the two weeks leading up to the big day was that Auburn big man Jabari Smith was the favorite to walk the stage before any other prospect. And yet, Smith remained the odds-on favorite at sportsbooks on Wednesday to go No. 1 overall…

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The list of undrafted players impacting NBA teams is long: Fred Van Vleet, Alex Caruso, Duncan Robinson and many more.

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That said, how could the draft shake out, if teams picking in the Top 10 were to pick after need? The selections. Pick 1 - Orlando Magic - Keegan Murray, Iowa.

The spacing alone, which he will provide, is worth gold for a team trying to attack off dribble-drives. Liddell is a thinker, which works well in San Antonio, making him a snug fit on the roster. Smith is a knock-down three-point shooter (42% from range) with defensive upside and some shot-creation ability. For now, he's an NBA ready defender, who can play multiple positions, and rebound at a high level (6.6 per game). The seven-footer is also adept at putting the ball on the floor, allowing players around him to play off of his actions. For Lillard, this provides him with a multipurpose big man, who can also occasionally play alongside Jusuf Nurkic, assuming the Blazers keep him around. Enter Daniels, who is a near 6'8 guard, with great defensive instincts, and an evolving offensive game. Not only is he an athletic tornado, he's also one of the most productive players in the entire draft, averaging 16.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals, 1.1 blocks and 5.7 free throw attempts per game in just 24.4 minutes. Banchero also functions as a secondary playmaker, and one who can consistently create his own offense when that's called for. He also got to the line 5.4 times per game, basically never turned the ball over (5.7 TOV%), and displayed great maturity and patience on the court. The 21-year-old can effectively guard three positions, and even swing down to handle guards when needed to. As per usual, the vast majority of teams picking in the draft aren't going to focus on positions or needs, when they make their selection.