Official 2016 NBA Draft Thread

[shopson67]

A lot of the mocks are thinking Sabonis if he's available. I didn't see the Zags play much last year, but I've seen a bunch of highlights. He looks pretty good, probably would be the best player Available if he made it that far. He'd probably be a starter if Gasol and Noah are both gone, so he could impact right away. Id be happy with that pick, like I said I don't know much about him, but his pedigree is obviously a good one.

From what I've seen of him, he's a reliable worker but nothing flashy. He's very dominant hand only.

The two main sites I look at, NBADraft.net and DraftExpress, have the Bulls taking Wade Baldwin or Timothe Luwawu.

2016 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
DraftExpress: Mock Draft

 

[Bolts]

With Rondo being unknown at this point, would you take a guy like Dunn if he's still on board? Also are you sold on WCS or would another PF like Ellenson or a C like Poeltl be something you think the Kings would consider?

Dunn would be a no doubter if he was available. The only PG on their roster(Collison) got arrested recently so they need one no matter how that situation plays out. I'm sold on WCS next to Cousins as a Tyson Chandler type of player who finishes at the rim and blocks a lot of shots, but with room to grow on both sides. If they trade DeMarcus at some point then they'll need a PF/C to go with Willie, but I don't think Cousins gets traded this off season so a possible replacement isn't needed right now. I'm not sure what to expect from the Kings, I just hope they make a good decision.

 

[RazorsEdge]

From what I've seen of him, he's a reliable worker but nothing flashy. He's very dominant hand only.

The two main sites I look at, NBADraft.net and DraftExpress, have the Bulls taking Wade Baldwin or Timothe Luwawu.

2016 Mock Draft | NBADraft.net
DraftExpress: Mock Draft

Of the two I think I'd rather have Baldwin. I was really impressed by him, and I'd love to draft PG.

 

[shopson67]

Dunn would be a no doubter if he was available. The only PG on their roster(Collison) got arrested recently so they need one no matter how that situation plays out. I'm sold on WCS next to Cousins as a Tyson Chandler type of player who finishes at the rim and blocks a lot of shots, but with room to grow on both sides. If they trade DeMarcus at some point then they'll need a PF/C to go with Willie, but I don't think Cousins gets traded this off season so a possible replacement isn't needed right now. I'm not sure what to expect from the Kings, I just hope they make a good decision.

I could see them getting Jamal Murray, but I'm not sure if he's an NBA PG necessarily. I think Dunn could be already gone, but those are the two PGs to target at that pick.

 

[shopson67]

Of the two I think I'd rather have Baldwin. I was really impressed by him, and I'd love to draft PG.

Dejounte Murray could be a nice pick there as well.

 

[Bolts]

I could see them getting Jamal Murray, but I'm not sure if he's an NBA PG necessarily. I think Dunn could be already gone, but those are the two PGs to target at that pick.

Murray is 2nd on my list of who I want the Kings to draft behind Dunn, with Hield being 3rd. They could use help at PG and SG, and he'd be able to play some of both. He's also probably the better pure shooter while Dunn is better on defense and more of a true PG. I'm expecting them to both be taken before the Kings pick though.

 

[ericd7633]

My Mock draft:

1. Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons - LSU(Fr.)
2. Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram - Duke(Fr.)
3. Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown - California(Fr.)
4. Phoenix Suns: Dragan Bender - Maccabi Tel Aviv
5. Minnesota Timberwolves: Marquese Chriss - Washington(Fr.)
6. New Orleans Pelicans: Buddy Hield - Oklahoma(Sr.)
7. Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray - Kentucky(Fr.)
8. Sacramento Kings: Kris Dunn - Providence(Jr.)
9. Toronto Raptors: Henry Ellenson - Marquette(Fr.)
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jacob Poeltl - Utah(So.)
11. Orlando Magic: Skal Labissiere - Kentucky(Fr.)
12. Utah Jazz: Wade Baldwin - Vanderbilt(So.)
13. Phoenix Suns: Timothy Luwawa - Mega Leks
14. Chicago Bulls: Damontas Sabonis - Gonzaga(So.)
15. Denver Nuggets: Dejounte Murray - Washington(Fr.)
16. Boston Celtics: Deyonta Davis - Michigan State(Fr.)
17. Memphis Grizzlies: Malachi Richardson - Syracuse(Fr.)
18. Detroit Pistons: Cheick Diallo - Kansas(Fr.)
19. Denver Nuggets: Juan Hernangomez - Estudiantes
20. Indiana Pacers: Taurean Prince - Baylor(Sr.)
21. Atlanta Hawks: Denzel Valentine - Michigan State(Sr.)
22. Charlotte Hornets: Furkan Korkmaz - Anadolu Efes
23. Boston Celtics: Ivica Zubac - Mega Leks
24. Philadelphia 76ers: Demetrius Jackson - Notre Dame(Jr.)
25. Los Angeles Clippers: DeAndre Bembry - St. Joseph's(Jr.)
26. Philadelphia 76ers: Isaia Cordinier - Denain
27. Toronto Raptors: Malik Beasley - Florida State(Fr.)
28. Phoenix Suns: Thon Maker - Orangeville Prep(HS Sr.)
29. San Antonio Spurs: Ben Bentil - Providence(Jr.)
30. Golden State Warriors: Diamond Stone - Maryland(Fr.)

If I guess 20% of these correct I'll call it a win.

 

[elw4corps]

The nuggets need a shooting guard but all the mock drafts i am seeing have them grab a pf with their seven pick which makes no sense with the backlog we have in the front court even if we trade faried like i have been hoping for since last year

 

[Black Adam]

#2: Brandon Ingram

#32: hoping one of these guys is available (NBADraftNet and DraftExpress mock #s):
Damian Jones (just had surgery) (#23, #28)
Patrick McCaw (#37, #41)
Thon Maker (intriguing, but a project) (#22, #36)
Brice Johnson (#25, #30)
Stephen Zimmerman (#28, #43)
Malik Beasley (#17, #26)
Tyler Ulis (#45, #33)

It's amazing how much fluctuation there is between these two sites.

i'll CERTAINLY give you that Thon Maker's interesting, but i'm not too sure(OR confident) how his game's gonna translate into the NBA...

 

[ericd7633]

 

[purguy12]

A lot of the mocks are thinking Sabonis if he's available. I didn't see the Zags play much last year, but I've seen a bunch of highlights. He looks pretty good, probably would be the best player Available if he made it that far. He'd probably be a starter if Gasol and Noah are both gone, so he could impact right away. Id be happy with that pick, like I said I don't know much about him, but his pedigree is obviously a good one.

He came on at the end of the year. Nice tough player. I dont know if would be able to be a starter right away but he might have to. If we draft him i wouldnt mind signing Noah to a 2 year deal to groom him.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Read somewhere that the Grizzlies have strong interest in Malachi Richardson. I remember reading that they asked him to shut down other workouts. Saw his name floated in mid to late 1st round, but I saw another mock (not sure about legitimacy) having him in the early second round.

I hope they pick him.

That gives us a better chance of getting Prince or Bembry.

If both are gone, I hope the Clippers take Mccaw....unless Valentine's injury makes him tumble to #25.

 

[purguy12]

Philly taking Simmons. I think we all knew that. No way they would take another big 4 years in a row.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

#2: Brandon Ingram

#32: hoping one of these guys is available (NBADraftNet and DraftExpress mock #s):
Damian Jones (just had surgery) (#23, #28)
Patrick McCaw (#37, #41)
Thon Maker (intriguing, but a project) (#22, #36)
Brice Johnson (#25, #30)
Stephen Zimmerman (#28, #43)
Malik Beasley (#17, #26)
Tyler Ulis (#45, #33)

It's amazing how much fluctuation there is between these two sites.

Try this one too.

2016 NBA Mock Draft: Consensus Ver 6.0 | Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

i'll CERTAINLY give you that Thon Maker's interesting, but i'm not too sure(OR confident) how his game's gonna translate into the NBA...

Straight to D-League kinda guy. But still young enough to be an interesting project

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I'm happy with that. Prefer Ingram over him anyway.

 

[CitySushi]

i'll CERTAINLY give you that Thon Maker's interesting, but i'm not too sure(OR confident) how his game's gonna translate into the NBA...

Maker is definitely a project, but he has the physical tools to develop. He'd be a nice pick in the late 1st round by a team with multiple picks like the Celtics, Suns or Nuggets.

Maker will need at least 2 years of just pure development of basketball skills before even considering him for a real roster spot. I'd definitely take a flier on him late in the 1st.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Maker is definitely a project, but he has the physical tools to develop. He'd be a nice pick in the late 1st round by a team with multiple picks like the Celtics, Suns or Nuggets.

Maker will need at least 2 years of just pure development of basketball skills before even considering him for a real roster spot. I'd definitely take a flier on him late in the 1st.

If Phoenix keeps their late pick, I think lands there.

 

[shopson67]

My Mock draft:

1. Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons - LSU(Fr.)
2. Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram - Duke(Fr.)
3. Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown - California(Fr.)
4. Phoenix Suns: Dragan Bender - Maccabi Tel Aviv
5. Minnesota Timberwolves: Marquese Chriss - Washington(Fr.)
6. New Orleans Pelicans: Buddy Hield - Oklahoma(Sr.)
7. Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray - Kentucky(Fr.)
8. Sacramento Kings: Kris Dunn - Providence(Jr.)
9. Toronto Raptors: Henry Ellenson - Marquette(Fr.)
10. Milwaukee Bucks: Jacob Poeltl - Utah(So.)
11. Orlando Magic: Skal Labissiere - Kentucky(Fr.)
12. Utah Jazz: Wade Baldwin - Vanderbilt(So.)
13. Phoenix Suns: Timothy Luwawa - Mega Leks
14. Chicago Bulls: Damontas Sabonis - Gonzaga(So.)
15. Denver Nuggets: Dejounte Murray - Washington(Fr.)
16. Boston Celtics: Deyonta Davis - Michigan State(Fr.)
17. Memphis Grizzlies: Malachi Richardson - Syracuse(Fr.)
18. Detroit Pistons: Cheick Diallo - Kansas(Fr.)
19. Denver Nuggets: Juan Hernangomez - Estudiantes
20. Indiana Pacers: Taurean Prince - Baylor(Sr.)
21. Atlanta Hawks: Denzel Valentine - Michigan State(Sr.)
22. Charlotte Hornets: Furkan Korkmaz - Anadolu Efes
23. Boston Celtics: Ivica Zubac - Mega Leks
24. Philadelphia 76ers: Demetrius Jackson - Notre Dame(Jr.)
25. Los Angeles Clippers: DeAndre Bembry - St. Joseph's(Jr.)
26. Philadelphia 76ers: Isaia Cordinier - Denain
27. Toronto Raptors: Malik Beasley - Florida State(Fr.)
28. Phoenix Suns: Thon Maker - Orangeville Prep(HS Sr.)
29. San Antonio Spurs: Ben Bentil - Providence(Jr.)
30. Golden State Warriors: Diamond Stone - Maryland(Fr.)

If I guess 20% of these correct I'll call it a win.

I like this, since it has Jones, McCaw, Brice, Ulis, and Zimmerman likely available at #32. Lots to pick from!

 

[ericd7633]

I like this, since it has Jones, McCaw, Brice, Ulis, and Zimmerman likely available at #32. Lots to pick from!

With so many teams having multiple first round picks, I really think a couple draft and stash players will be selected in the late 1st round. Makes some of the college guys slip further than they probably should. Also, this is a good draft in terms of getting good value in the 2nd round.