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[NBA Draft]: Comparison of Actual 2022 Draft vs. Final Mock Drafts

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We spend a lot of time following all of the top NBA Draft analysts for months as they post and tweet about intel and update their big boards and mock drafts leading up to draft day. But once that day comes and goes, it’s easy to shift focus to how the rookies will fit on their new rosters, summer league, and the next draft cycle, so I thought it might be nice to compile all of the final versions of these mock drafts and compare them to the actual 2022 draft order for easy reference in the future.

Here is the actual 2022 NBA Draft order versus the final mock drafts from Sports Illustrated’s Jeremy Woo, Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, USA Today’s Bryan Kalbrosky, SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, and The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie and John Hollinger, Tankathon.com, and our own Hoops Distillery picks:

ACTUAL
DRAFT
ORDER
SI
(6/23)
ESPN
(6/23)
Vecenie/
Athletic
(6/23)
The Ringer
(6/23)
Tankathon
6/23)
USA Today
(6/23)
Hoops Distillery
(6/10)
B/R
(6/23)
Hollinger/
Athletic
(6/22)
SB Nation
(6/14)
1.
ORL
Paolo
Banchero 
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Jabari
Smith
Chet
Holmgren
Jabari
Smith
2.
OKC
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Chet
Holmgren
Jabari
Smith
Chet
Holmgren
3.
HOU
Jabari
Smith
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
4.
SAC
Keegan
Murray
Keegan
Murray
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Keegan
Murray
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
5.
DET
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Keegan
Murray
Keegan
Murray
Bennedict
Mathurin
Keegan
Murray
Jaden
Ivey 
Dyson
Daniels
Keegan
Murray
Keegan
Murray
Keegan
Murray
6.
IND
Bennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Keegan
Murray
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Jalen
Duren 
Bennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Shaedon
Sharpe
7.
POR
Shaedon
Sharpe
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Bennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Keegan
Murray
Shaedon
Sharpe
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jalen
Duren 
8.
NOP
Dyson
Daniels
Jeremy
Sochan
Ousmane
Dieng
Shaedon
Sharpe
Ousmane
Dieng
Ousmane
Dieng
Ousmane
Dieng
Bennedict
Mathurin
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
9.
SAS
Jeremy
Sochan
Jalen
Duren 
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jeremy
Sochan
Shaedon
Sharpe
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Jeremy
Sochan
Jalen
Duren 
Bennedict
Mathurin
10.
WAS
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Jeremy
Sochan
Johnny
Davis
11.
OKC
(via NYK)
Ousmane
Dieng
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
AJ
Griffin
Bennedict
Mathurin
AJ
Griffin
Johnny
Davis
AJ
Griffin
12.
OKC
Jalen
Williams
Ousmane
Dieng
AJ
Griffin
Ousmane
Dieng
Jeremy
Sochan
Jeremy
Sochan
Jeremy
Sochan
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Ousmane
Dieng
13.
DET
(via CHA)
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Jeremy
Sochan
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Jalen
Duren 
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jeremy
Sochan
Ousmane
Dieng
Mark
Williams
Mark
Williams
14.
CLE
Ochai
Agbaji
Jalen
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Jalen
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Jalen
Williams
Malaki
Branham
Malaki
Branham
Ochai
Agbaji
Ousmane
Dieng
Malaki
Branham
15.
CHA
Mark
Williams
Mark
Williams
Mark
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Mark
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Mark
Williams
Mark
Williams
Mark
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Jeremy
Sochan
16.
ATL
AJ
Griffin
Blake
Wesley
Jalen
Williams
Blake
Wesley
Jalen
Williams
Malaki
Branham
Tari
Eason
Jalen
Williams
Jalen
Williams
Malaki
Branham
TyTy
Washington
17.
HOU
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
TyTy
Washington
MarJon
Beauchamp
TyTy
Washington
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
Ochai
Agbaji
18.
CHI
Dalen
Terry
Ochai
Agbaji
Malaki
Branham
Mark
Williams
EJ
Liddell
Mark
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
EJ
Liddell
Malaki
Branham
EJ
Liddell
Tari
Eason
19.
MEM
(via MIN)
Jake
LaRavia
Wendell
Moore
Walker
Kessler
Malaki
Branham
Walker
Kessler
Tari
Eason
Jalen
Williams
Dalen
Terry
Wendell
Moore
Jalen
Williams
Blake
Wesley
20.
SAS
Malaki
Branham
Malaki
Branham
Blake
Wesley
TyTy
Washington
Nikola
Jovic
EJ
Liddell
Jake
LaRavia
Ousmane
Dieng
Dalen
Terry
Blake
Wesley
Jalen
Williams
21.
DEN
Christian
Braun
Dalen
Terry
Dalen
Terry
Christian
Braun
Malaki
Branham
Dalen
Terry
Nikola
Jovic
MarJon
Beauchamp
MarJon
Beauchamp
TyTy
Washington
EJ
Liddell
22.
MIN
(via MEM)
Walker
Kessler
Christian
Braun
TyTy
Washington
Dalen
Terry
Dalen
Terry
Blake
Wesley
Dalen
Terry
Tari
Eason
Walker
Kessler
Wendell
Moore
Patrick
Baldwin
23.
MEM
(via PHI)
David
Roddy
Jake
LaRavia
Wendell
Moore
Jake
LaRavia
Blake
Wesley
Nikola
Jovic
TyTy
Washington
Jaden
Hardy
EJ
Liddell
Dalen
Terry
Nikola
Jovic
24.
MIL
MarJon
Beauchamp
Andrew
Nembhard
EJ
Liddell
MarJon
Beauchamp
Bryce
McGowens
Kennedy
Chandler
Ismael
Kamagate
Patrick
Baldwin
Jake
LaRavia
MarJon
Beauchamp
Walker
Kessler
25.
SAS
Blake
Wesley
MarJon
Beauchamp
Kennedy
Chandler
Walker
Kessler
TyTy
Washington
Jake
LaRavia
Andrew
Nembhard
Caleb
Houstan
Nikola
Jovic
Kendall
Brown
MarJon
Beauchamp
26.
MIN
(via HOU)
Wendell
Moore
Jaden
Hardy
MarJon
Beauchamp
Jaden
Hardy
Jaden
Hardy
Wendell
Moore
Kennedy
Chandler
Blake
Wesley
TyTy
Washington
Bryce
McGowens
Kennedy
Chandler
27.
MIA
Nikola
Jovic
TyTy
Washington
Jaden
Hardy
EJ
Liddell
Kennedy
Chandler
MarJon
Beauchamp
Blake
Wesley
Ochai
Agbaji
Jaden
Hardy
Justin
Lewis
Jaden
Hardy
28.
GSW
Patrick
Baldwin
Peyton
Watson
Peyton
Watson
Wendell
Moore
Christian
Koloko
Patrick
Baldwin
EJ
Liddell
Jake
LaRavia
Patrick
Baldwin
Jake
LaRavia
Jake
LaRavia
29.
HOU
(via MEM)
TyTy
Washington
Andrew
Nembhard
Jake
LaRavia
Gabriele
Procida
MarJon
Beauchamp
Walker
Kessler
Jaylin
Williams
Kennedy
Chandler
Kennedy
Chandler
Kennedy
Chandler
Max
Christie
30.
DEN
(via OKC)
Peyton
Watson
Nikola
Jovic
Christian
Braun
Andrew
Nembhard
Jake
LaRavia
Ismael
Kamagate
David
Roddy
Nikola
Jovic
Blake
Wesley
Nikola
Jovic
Bryce
McGowens

Summary of all transactions leading up to and during the Draft:

NBA.com’s Draft Trade Tracker

References:

The Athletic [John Hollinger]

The Athletic [Sam Vecenie]

SB Nation [Ricky O’Donnell]

The Ringer [Kevin O’Connor]

ESPN/Draft Express [Jonathan Givony]

Sports Illustrated [Jeremy Woo]

Bleacher Report [Jonathan Wasserman]

USA Today [Bryan Kalbrosky]

Tankathon

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[NBA Draft]: 2022 Mock Draft Comparison, June

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6/25 update: NBA.com draft trade tracker has been updated. I also added this to the the links on my NBA Draft page. Also, just posted my final mock drafts vs. actual picks post.

6/23 update: (update 6): One more update–this time from Jeremy Woo/Sports Illustrated. Christian Braun moving up in a few of these updates, as is Andrew Nembhard. Vecenie and Pennie going live at 7:45 pm EST on YouTube.

(update 5): Sam Vecenie/The Athletic and Tankathon just posted updates. Rumors swirling about Thybulle trades. Blazers and Hawks working to make roster moves. Kyrie setting NBA Twitter ablaze. It’s all happening.

(update 4) Newly updated mock from Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer, plus I grabbed the updated picks from Tankathon that were posted last night. Lots of different opinions on the order picks within the 8-30 range.

(update 3) Second update of the day from Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report with some movement in the last 1st. Also, fresh update from Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today, who also did a great podcast with Coach Spins (@TheBoxandOne_) last night.

(update 2) Updated mock draft posted from Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report. Looks like he only has movement in the 20’s, but some interesting intel, including that Jeremy Sochan worked out for the Kings, showing they have considered moving down.

(update 1) Draft Day has arrived! Mock drafts with few changes but lots of new intel and trade rumors will be coming quick throughout the day. This morning I have updated picks from Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express and Jeremy Woo/Sports Illustrated with most movement in the mid-lottery and in the 20’s.

6/22 update: (update 3) Fresh intel from Jeremy Woo/Sports Illustrated, and we now have 24 confirmed Green Room invites:

via @nbapr

(update 2) Updated lottery picks in Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express‘s mock draft a few minutes ago. Keegan Murray and Ben Mathurin flip flopped, and he now has Dyson Daniels to the Blazers at 7, Ousmane Dieng to Pelicans at 8, and Shaedon Sharpe to the Spurs at 10.

(update 1) Woke up to see an updated mock draft from Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report and a new mock draft from one of our favs, John Hollinger/The Athletic. Hollinger was also on the No Dunks pod yesterday talking draft with the guys–very entertaining listen! Another great Please Don’t Aggregate This pod not miss from yesterday from Jake Fischer and Jeremy Woo taking draft questions and sharing intel.

6/21 update: (update 3) Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today posted an updated mock draft this morning. As opposed to the reporting last week that Mathurin may be the one moving up, Kalbrosky had intel that the Pacers may have fallen in love with Dyson Daniels after “one of the best workouts they have ever seen.” He also has Shaedon Sharpe dropping to OKC at 12.

(update 2) New mock draft posted by Sam Vecenie/The Athletic. He also posted his 90,000+ word Draft Guide which is an amazing piece of work, so make sure to check that out too. Also, ICYMI, John Hollinger/The Athletic posted a new piece with his Top-75 and draft tiers–always a must read!

(update 1) Freshly updated mock draft from Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express this morning–hasn’t even been tweeted out yet! Lots of juicy trade rumors in this one including everyone and their mother trying to pry away the #4 pick from the Kings. Hawks may be dangling John Collins + Kevin Huerter for 4, according to Givony.

6/20 update: Some very interesting, new picks from Jeremy Woo/Sports Illustrated this morning, who has Jalen Williams going 14 to the Cavs, Wendell Moore going 19 to Minny, and TyTy Washington going to Philly at 23. He also points out that the Thunder and Hawks are now the most likely trade partners for the Blazers 7th pick.

6/17 update: Updated mock draft from Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer. Mathurin moving up to #5 and OKC, Houston and Denver all trying to trade up — I’m loving this! Updated tables below.

6/15 update: (update 2) Added sortable pick variance chart to analyze draft range across all of our featured mock drafts for the top prospects

(update 1) Another trade–and new picks from Tankathon! Houston now owns the 26th pick after trading Christian Wood to Dallas. Updated mock draft comparison below. Givony updated the 26th pick description in his latest ESPN mock draft pick but kept MarJon Beauchamp as the pick.

6/14 update: Updated mock drafts released this morning from Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express, Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, and Ricky O’Donnell/SB Nation. Ben Mathurin moving up after pre-draft workouts.

6/13 update: New picks today from Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer via their NBA Draft Guide

Also, the Nuggets just made a trade with OKC to acquire the 30th pick in the 1st round:

Draft month has arrived which means mock draft updates will be coming quickly. I’ll be updating this page every time that new picks are posted leading up to the big day on June 23rd. We can expect updated picks next week and, for some, again the week of the draft based on new intel from team workouts, interviews, and medicals that have been happening over the last few weeks. For now, we have new picks from Jeremy Woo/Sports Illustrated, Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express, Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today, Tankathon.

This mock draft comp also features the debut of the Hoops Distillery 1st round picks. In order to get your wheels turning as you analyze the chaos that could ensue on draft day, I tried to make realistic picks based on team needs that strayed from the consensus, in order to serve up some artisanal food for thought based on what teams could do, but not what they should do. In the end, it looks like there could easily be a few trades that turn all of the mock drafts upside down, but also make for a highly entertaining evening.

Since the May mock draft comparison post, there was also some movement on the 23rd pick (in case your missed it):

If I’m missing any mocks that you feel belong alongside the ‘All-NBA level’ draft analysts I currently include, leave a comment or DM me on Twitter.

SI
(6/23)
ESPN
(6/23)
Vecenie/
Athletic
(6/23)
The Ringer
(6/23)
Tankathon
6/23)
USA Today
(6/23)
Hoops Distillery
(6/10)
B/R
(6/23)
Hollinger/
Athletic
(6/22)
SB Nation
(6/14)
1. ORLJabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Jabari
Smith
Chet
Holmgren
Jabari
Smith
2. OKCChet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Chet
Holmgren
Jabari
Smith
Jabari
Smith
Chet
Holmgren
Jabari
Smith
Chet
Holmgren
3. HOUPaolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
Paolo
Banchero 
4. SACKeegan
Murray
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Keegan
Murray
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
Jaden
Ivey 
5. DETJaden
Ivey 
Keegan
Murray
Keegan
Murray
Bennedict
Mathurin
Keegan
Murray
Jaden
Ivey 
Dyson
Daniels
Keegan
Murray
Keegan
Murray
Keegan
Murray
6. INDBennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Keegan
Murray
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Jalen
Duren 
Bennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Shaedon
Sharpe
7. PORDyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Bennedict
Mathurin
Bennedict
Mathurin
Keegan
Murray
Shaedon
Sharpe
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jalen
Duren 
8. NOPJeremy
Sochan
Ousmane
Dieng
Shaedon
Sharpe
Ousmane
Dieng
Ousmane
Dieng
Ousmane
Dieng
Bennedict
Mathurin
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
Dyson
Daniels
9. SASJalen
Duren 
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jeremy
Sochan
Shaedon
Sharpe
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Jeremy
Sochan
Jalen
Duren 
Bennedict
Mathurin
10. WASJohnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Johnny
Davis
Jeremy
Sochan
Johnny
Davis
11. NYKShaedon
Sharpe
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
AJ
Griffin
Bennedict
Mathurin
AJ
Griffin
Johnny
Davis
AJ
Griffin
12. OKCOusmane
Dieng
AJ
Griffin
Ousmane
Dieng
Jeremy
Sochan
Jeremy
Sochan
Jeremy
Sochan
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Ousmane
Dieng
13. CHAAJ
Griffin
Jeremy
Sochan
Jalen
Duren 
AJ
Griffin
Jalen
Duren 
Shaedon
Sharpe
Jeremy
Sochan
Ousmane
Dieng
Mark
Williams
Mark
Williams
14. CLEJalen
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Jalen
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Jalen
Williams
Malaki
Branham
Malaki
Branham
Ochai
Agbaji
Ousmane
Dieng
Malaki
Branham
15. CHAMark
Williams
Mark
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Mark
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Mark
Williams
Mark
Williams
Mark
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
Jeremy
Sochan
16. ATLBlake
Wesley
Jalen
Williams
Blake
Wesley
Jalen
Williams
Malaki
Branham
Tari
Eason
Jalen
Williams
Jalen
Williams
Malaki
Branham
TyTy
Washington
17. HOUTari
Eason
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
TyTy
Washington
MarJon
Beauchamp
TyTy
Washington
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
Ochai
Agbaji
18. CHIOchai
Agbaji
Malaki
Branham
Mark
Williams
EJ
Liddell
Mark
Williams
Ochai
Agbaji
EJ
Liddell
Malaki
Branham
EJ
Liddell
Tari
Eason
19. MINWendell
Moore
Walker
Kessler
Malaki
Branham
Walker
Kessler
Tari
Eason
Jalen
Williams
Dalen
Terry
Wendell
Moore
Jalen
Williams
Blake
Wesley
20. SASMalaki
Branham
Blake
Wesley
TyTy
Washington
Nikola
Jovic
EJ
Liddell
Jake
LaRavia
Ousmane
Dieng
Dalen
Terry
Blake
Wesley
Jalen
Williams
21. DENDalen
Terry
Dalen
Terry
Christian
Braun
Malaki
Branham
Dalen
Terry
Nikola
Jovic
MarJon
Beauchamp
MarJon
Beauchamp
TyTy
Washington
EJ
Liddell
22. MEMChristian
Braun
TyTy
Washington
Dalen
Terry
Dalen
Terry
Blake
Wesley
Dalen
Terry
Tari
Eason
Walker
Kessler
Wendell
Moore
Patrick
Baldwin
23. PHIJake
LaRavia
Wendell
Moore
Jake
LaRavia
Blake
Wesley
Nikola
Jovic
TyTy
Washington
Jaden
Hardy
EJ
Liddell
Dalen
Terry
Nikola
Jovic
24. MILAndrew
Nembhard
EJ
Liddell
MarJon
Beauchamp
Bryce
McGowens
Kennedy
Chandler
Ismael
Kamagate
Patrick
Baldwin
Jake
LaRavia
MarJon
Beauchamp
Walker
Kessler
25. SASMarJon
Beauchamp
Kennedy
Chandler
Walker
Kessler
TyTy
Washington
Jake
LaRavia
Andrew
Nembhard
Caleb
Houstan
Nikola
Jovic
Kendall
Brown
MarJon
Beauchamp
26. HOUJaden
Hardy
MarJon
Beauchamp
Jaden
Hardy
Jaden
Hardy
Wendell
Moore
Kennedy
Chandler
Blake
Wesley
TyTy
Washington
Bryce
McGowens
Kennedy
Chandler
27. MIATyTy
Washington
Jaden
Hardy
EJ
Liddell
Kennedy
Chandler
MarJon
Beauchamp
Blake
Wesley
Ochai
Agbaji
Jaden
Hardy
Justin
Lewis
Jaden
Hardy
28. GSWPeyton
Watson
Peyton
Watson
Wendell
Moore
Christian
Koloko
Patrick
Baldwin
EJ
Liddell
Jake
LaRavia
Patrick
Baldwin
Jake
LaRavia
Jake
LaRavia
29. MEMAndrew
Nembhard
Jake
LaRavia
Gabriele
Procida
MarJon
Beauchamp
Walker
Kessler
Jaylin
Williams
Kennedy
Chandler
Kennedy
Chandler
Kennedy
Chandler
Max
Christie
30. DENNikola
Jovic
Christian
Braun
Andrew
Nembhard
Jake
LaRavia
Ismael
Kamagate
David
Roddy
Nikola
Jovic
Blake
Wesley
Nikola
Jovic
Bryce
McGowens
HighLowVariance
Jabari
Smith
121
Jaden
Ivey 
451
Paolo
Banchero 
231
Chet
Holmgren 
132
Dyson
Daniels
583
Keegan
Murray
473
Mark
Williams
11154
AJ
Griffin
7136
Jaden
Hardy 
21276
Malaki
Branham
11216
Bennedict
Mathurin
7137
EJ
Liddell
182810
Jalen
Duren 
6137
Kennedy
Chandler
22297
Shaedon
Sharpe
5127
Walker
Kessler
19267
Jeremy
Sochan
7158
Johnny
Davis
6148
MarJon
Beauchamp
172912
Tari
Eason
15238
Jake
LaRavia
20308
Dalen
Terry
19278
Blake
Wesley
192910
Nikola
Jovic
203010
Patrick
Baldwin
203010
TyTy
Washington
162610
Wendell
Moore
193011
Ousmane
Dieng
92011
Ochai
Agbaji
132714
Jalen
Wiliams
143016

References:

The Athletic [John Hollinger]

The Athletic [Sam Vecenie]

SB Nation [Ricky O’Donnell]

The Ringer [Kevin O’Connor]

ESPN/Draft Express [Jonathan Givony]

Sports Illustrated [Jeremy Woo]

Bleacher Report [Jonathan Wasserman]

USA Today [Bryan Kalbrosky]

Tankathon

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[NBA Draft]: 2023 Big Board Comparison, June (updated 6/22)

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[NBA Draft]: 2022 If/Then Lottery Mock Draft

(via NBA.com)

The Thunder and Kings came away as the big winners of this year’s draft lottery last month, moving up into the top 4. Meanwhile, pre-draft workouts are in full effect, trade rumors are swirling, and teams are constructing their contingency plan. And with that, it’s time for our Hoops Distillery mock draft, using the official NBA draft order. But this time, as opposed to making one pick per team and moving onto the next, I take time to explore different scenarios that lottery teams may face on draft day.

Although the national media is focusing on the tough choices to be made with the top 3 picks (logically, with Chet, Paolo, and Jabari), I’m equally interested in teams that might move up or down (and for that case in and out) of the draft. Teams like the Thunder, Spurs, and Grizzlies all have multiple 1st round picks, plus 2nd round picks, but do not necessarily have the roster spots for so many new guys. This should create greater chance of movement during the draft. Other teams like the Sixers, Lakers, and Jazz don’t have any 1st round picks and might want to trade into the draft, while teams like the Pistons, Kings or Pacers may want extra picks to build up their rosters.

Equally important to factor in are the many veteran players rumored to be on the trading block, including Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremi Grant, Gordon Hayward, Russell Westbrook, Duncan Robinson and Christian Wood, as well as teams that may need to make a consolidation trade, packaging a few players to get a higher level starter, such as the Hawks and Grizzlies. With more teams pushing for the play-in tournament these days, trading picks or young guys for an established veteran will be enticing for teams looks to fast track their progress (or to appease impatient owners). I tried to take all of these factors into account in making my picks and analysis.

This is a great opportunity for the Magic to add top flight talent once again, but also quite a lot of pressure to get the pick right. And in this draft, with Banchero, Smith, and Holmgren, that may be even more of a challenge than most years. In terms of team needs, power forward and center are low on the list, but with such a young team the Magic are better off taking the best player available. That being said, the need for an alpha scorer will be critical to them returning to playoff contention. Based on his all-around versatility offensively and defensively, Jabari is the right pick here. He’ll help the Magic from day one with elite defense on opposing wings and provide knock down shooting that will open up space for the Magic’s playmakers. Jabari’s strong character and work ethic should also give Orlando confidence that his game will continue to evolve to what should be an all-start level.

Proposed closing lineup: Fultz, Suggs, Wagner, J. Smith, Isaac = top 10 defense

Why not Chet? Chet would be a solid pick as well, but it’s unlikely that he’ll ever be a #1 offensive option which is what Orlando desperately needs. And if he is able to develop his game to be at that level, it will take time to strengthen his game and his body. It’s hard to tell if Orlando’s front office has that much patience.

Why not Paolo? While Paolo may be the most capable to help Orlando’s offense next season, he is best with the ball in his hands–a guy you run your offense through, and they already have that in Franz Wagner, plus a guard trio of Suggs, Fultz and Anthony who also need the ball. Paolo is also the worst of the three defensively.

IF: the Thunder, Rockets or Kings try to trade up for #1 to get the guy they want

THEN: they should consider trading down based on the package coming their way which would have to include the others teams top 4 pick this year + a young player or more future 1st(s). As Boston showed in 2018 with the Fultz/Tatum draft day deal, it can be a win-win situation to trade down.

This is what we know about OKC: they have a dozens of picks in the next few years, they already have great playmakers in SGA and Giddey. This is what we assume: they won’t want to be too good too fast so that they can increase the odds of having a high lottery pick again next year, since rumor has it they desperately want Victor Wembanyama. If they can roll out a lineup with Chet, Wemby and Poku in October 2023, NBA Twitter may breakdown! As for this pick, Chet is perfect for them because they don’t have to rush his development and already have versatile players in their lineup who can help create shots for him, reduce the amount of wear and tear on him from big centers, and let him do unicorn stuff all over the court, while improving what was already a very solid defense.

Why not Paolo? Although OKC would benefit from Paolo’s scoring and immediate impact, they already have playmakers who need the ball in their hands which means they may not be able to take full advantage of his talent. And as we said, they will be looking to tank next year, not win a couple of extra games where Paolo gets hot and drops 35. Plus, they won’t like that he is a minus on defense.

Won’t be surprised if they pick: Jaden Ivey

IF: Orlando takes Chet Holmgren at #1

THEN: Thunder should either take Jabari Smith or listen to offers to trade down, especially if they have Shaedon Sharpe, Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray or someone like Dyson Daniels in the same tier with Smith and Banchero.

In contrast to the Magic and OKC, Paolo fits in nicely with Houston since they need to keep adding young talent in the front court to compliment Jalen Green, and can definitely utilize his playmaking ability. Many will argue that a core of Green and Banchero will never be good enough defensively to do much damage in the playoffs. This is certainly valid, but Houston is too early in their rebuild to worry too much about that. And although the media and fans focus on championship rings, Rockets ownership has always seemed equally focused on selling tickets and continuing their strong marketability in China.

IF: Sacramento offers Davion Mitchell + #4 for #3 in order to get Banchero for themselves

THEN: assuming Houston is a big fan of Mitchell and not interested in KPJ at point guard long term and have one of Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey, or Dyson Daniels rated in the same tier as Banchero, they should take this offer and make the pick at #4–or they could also look to trade down again with the Pacers, Knicks, Hornets or Pelicans to grab more assets.

Sharpe is this year’s mystery man in the draft after reclassifying, then sitting out for Kentucky this season. Scouts know his game from his prep days and it’s safe to assume he will impress in individual workouts. That should be just enough to warrant the Kings swinging for the fences on his all-star upside at shooting guard. We know the Kings desperately want to make the playoffs next season, but Sharpe may be able to get pro reps on the fly as 4th option to Fox, Sabonis and Barnes while providing them with more scoring punch and athleticism immediately.

IF: anyone in the top 3 is willing to trade down

THEN: the Kings should jump on it! Paolo or Chet would fit nicely with their core

IF: team owner, Vivek Ranadive, overrules GM, Monty McNair, making him pick a win-now player

THEN: McNair is better off going with Keegan Murray or Dyson Daniels

IF: Detroit offers Jeremi Grant for #4

THEN: Kings should say no, but, sadly, Ranadive may make them say yes. It’s doubtful that any rational NBA exec (or fan) would think that spending $90-$110m on Fox, Grant, and Sabonis will result in deep playoff runs

The Pistons are in a good spot here. Although it seems like a huge loss to drop in the draft lottery, at #5 they’ll have the opportunity to take whoever they have highest on their board out of Sharpe, Ivey or Murray. Plus, they have Grant to shop around to get more assets or trade up. Ivey and Murray are both available here and either would fit in nicely, and benefit greatly, from playing with Cade Cunningham. Of the two, Ivey would make their offense more explosive and dynamic with his uber-athleticism. He could play on or off the ball, get out in transition, and help to open up a lot of space for himself and others if he can consistently hit the three ball.

IF: Ivey gets picked in the top 4

THEN: Pistons should take whoever wasn’t picked from Sharpe, Banchero, Jabari or Chet

IF: Sacramento takes Murray, leaving Pistons with a choice of Ivey or Sharpe

THEN: boring answer, but they should take whichever of the two they have rated higher on their board based on all of the additional intel that isn’t available to the public

It’s hard to tell if the Pacers have a head start on their retooling after what seems like a highly successful Haliburton trade heist, or if they are still stuck in between rebuilding and winning until they can rid themselves of Malcolm Brogdon, Buddy Hield, and possibly Myles Turner. Both might be true. In either case, Murray will fit nicely as one of the best players left on the board, plus a good fit at a position of need. He’ll give them much needed help as a wing scorer and defender, while being an ideal running mate with Haliburton.

IF: the Lakers offer Russell Westbrook for Hield and Brogdon + 2 future 1st round picks

THEN: Pacers take it and then look to buy out Westbrook

IF: Rick Carlisle suddenly realized he left a championship caliber team to join a rebuilding team and decides to ‘fake’ retire to get out of Indy

THEN: Pacers pivot and hire Kenny Atkinson to maximize player development over the next three years

IF: the Pacers pick Dyson Daniels

THEN: it may mean (1) they are trading for a starting forward and don’t want Murray, (2) they are truly looking at best player available and don’t mind taking their time getting back to the playoffs, or (3)

Jeremy Sochan seemed like the most logical pick for the Blazers here, who have needed a strong presence at forward for years. But after hearing the rave reviews of Daniels workouts, plus his 2-inches of growth to almost 6’8″ with shoes, he now has to be the pick. That is, assuming the Blazers don’t trade out of the draft which is sounding like a strong possibility with Jeremi Grant, Malcolm Brogdon, and Julius Randle all on the menu. At 6’8″, Daniels can easily be a wing creator which is a huge position of need for Portland. He can also help fill the ballhandling and playmaking gap leftover from the CJ McCollum trade.

IF: Pistons off the Blazers Jeremi Grant or Indiana offers Malcolm Brogdon for #7

THEN: Portland, on paper, need to win now to satisfy Damian Lillard, so Grant seems like a worthwhile gamble while Brogdon does not. Grant is a year younger and much less injury prone, while providing an instant answer at forward, improved team defense, and potent perimeter offense in combination with Dame and Anfernee Simons (who still needs to be resigned)

IF: new hire, Mike Schmitz convinces Joe Cronin to trade Dame for the #1 pick to grab Chet Holmgren

THEN: Blazers fans will have instant PTSD flashbacks to Sam Bowie and Greg Oden which could result in violence, anxiety or depression

IF: Daniels has already been picked

THEN: Blazers should go with Murray, Sochan, Ben Mathurin or one of Jalen Duren/Mark Williams (if they are thinking of moving on from Jusuf Nurkic)

IF: the OG Anunoby rumor is true and he forces his way out of Toronto?

THEN: the Blazers should go for it, as long as the price isn’t excessive. Almost every team in the league would love to have someone like Anunoby on such a reasonable contract, and he still has some untapped offensive upside that the Blazers would welcome with open arms

On the surface, the Pelicans are in a great position after overachieving in this year‘s playoffs. They made a smart trade with the Blazers for CJ McCollum and Larry Nance, who both made a huge difference in the postseason. Plus, they seem to have hit on all of last year‘s draft picks. Yet, their success still rests on the health, production, and longevity of Zion Williamson. Because of this and Zion’s contract situation, they have a very challenging decision to make: work to help Zion get healthy and back in good shape, banking on him being your franchise player or trade Zion and bring back a package of players and picks that could set them up for next season and in the future. Assuming they choose the former, Mathurin happens to be a great fit at shooting guard, providing reliable shooting and straight line slashing that should make the Pels offense even more dangerous as a compliment to their big three. Mathurin also may have quite a bit of defensive upside based his combination of strength, size, speed, and athleticism.

IF: Zion asks to be traded

THEN: Pelicans shouldn’t settle for anything less than an all-star caliber player in return (see Bradley Beal) or a high upside young talent (see RJ Barrett)

IF: the Blazers or Pacers pick Mathurin

THEN: Pelicans should look at Daniels, Sochan, or Malakhi Branham

As usual, it’s tough to have a pulse on what the Spurs may do. They are so rarely in the lottery, and when they were last year, they shocked everyone with Josh Primo at #12. Will Pop keep coaching? Do they want more young players on their roster? We shall see. But in the meantime, what we do know is that Dejounte Murray has emerged as a two-way, all-star level player and Devin Vassell seems ready to make a big jump in the upcoming season. Yet, with all the prospects on their roster the Spurs have been without an alpha dog scorer since DeMar DeRozan left. This is why Johnny Davis makes a ton of sense here. His ability to create shots and hit tough ones would be a perfect compliment to their existing core. Davis plays hard, is happy to share the ball and is a tough-nosed defender–all things that the Spurs highly value.

IF: Johnny Davis has already been picked or the Spurs plan to go after a shooting guard via trade or free agency (see Zach LaVine)

THEN: San Antonio should look at Sochan, Mathurin or either one of Duren or Williams as long-term options at center

IF: the Spurs don’t want to make all three of their first round picks

THEN: they should give a call to the Sixers, Lakers, Jazz, Suns or Celtics–none of whom have a 1st rounder in this draft

Won’t be surprised if they pick: AJ Griffin or Jalen Duren

The Wizards are another team in a tough position–stuck in between rebuilding and building around Bradley Beal. Assuming the rumors are true, and Beal does resign, it makes little sense for the Wizards to add another young player to their roster. Instead they will look to trade this pick with a couple players as part of a package to get a point guard like Jalen Brunson….or maybe even…(gulp)…Kyrie Irving. The Wizards may actually be an interesting trade partner for the Pistons if they like the idea of pairing Beal with Jeremi Grant. Combining Grant, Beal, and Kuzma would make for a potent offensive trio. If they do feel like they can sign a veteran point guard via free agency (see Ricky Rubio), they have the luxury of taking the best player available here which is most definitely Jeremy Sochan. Although he is a bit redundant with the versatility and skill set of Deni Avdija, they would still be best served to take him as the best player available and help continue to develop his game. His defensive versatility and playmaking skills for his size are excellent. An improved shooting stroke should give him starter upside. And if he develops quickly, he could be a key part of the Wizards getting back into the playoffs sooner than later.

IF: Beal asks to be traded

THEN: Wizards should go after Zion and pair him with Porzingis to form the most fragile and interesting front court combo in years. It may not win games, but it would sell tickets and jerseys

Won’t be surprised if they pick: TyTy Washington, Jalen Duren

With a glaring need at point guard and rumored target Jalen Brunson most likely resigning with the Mavericks this off-season, the Knicks will have to choose whether to fill that hole in the draft, free agency, or via trade. With the regression of Julius Randle‘s game last season, the Knicks would be smart to continue drafting high upside players and focusing on player development. TyTy Washington would give the Knicks, what they hope could be, their point guard of the future. And while it may be tempting to start Immanuel Quickley at point, he seems better suited as a 3rd guard/microwave scorer off the bench. Washington is a solid shooter with a great floater game, similar to Quickley, who makes very good decisions with the ball and can provide leadership. Whether he starts this year or next, he should eventually replace Derrick Rose and be a solid starter. The Knicks will take a hard look at Duren and Williams here as options at center, but their need for shot creation and shooting is too important right now and fans are tired of the team’s dice rolls on semi-broken down, veteran point guards. That said, they may have an opportunity to trade up with the Blazers or trade down by dealing with the Hornets, who should be willing to trade 13 and 15 to move up and have their choice between the centers.

IF: Randle has a nervous breakdown anticipating another season of never-ending media and fan scrutiny

THEN: find a way to trade him for the Blazer’s #7 pick or maybe even D’Angelo Russell or Westbrook–then start Obi Toppin in his place

IF: Tom Thibodeau plays Barrett 47 min per game to secure the 12th seed

THEN: fire Thibodeau ASAP and bring in Juwan Howard as head coach, and someone who can focus on player development and attract free agents

IF: Charlotte is game to trade 13 + 15 for 11

THEN: Knicks should look to add a point guard like TyTy or Dalen Terry and also a center like Duren or Williams or a shooter like Branham

Won’t be surprised if they pick: Jaden Hardy, Jalen Duren

The Thunder who have already taken Holmgren with the 2nd pick have various options here. They can trade out of the draft for another young player, cash and/or future picks or take the best player available once again. In this case, making the pick seems like the best option as AJ Griffin has dropped to number 12 and has been widely considered a top 7 or 8 prospect. Griffin, who many believe is still not fully recovered from multiple knee surgeries, are hoping that he will regain some of the elite athleticism that made him one of the top high school prospects in the nation. After posting stellar shooting percentages at Duke, Griffin has a ready-made skill that he can bring to any team. And with the playmaking of SGA and Giddey, he will immediately put that shooting to good use with many open looks from three. At 6’6′ with a strong physique, he will most likely be better suited to play PF in the near term, which is a position of need for the Thunder.

IF: a team calls for the pick because they want Griffin, Duren, Branham or Mark Williams

THEN: Sam Presti should hang up and make the pick. The amount of quality guys on the board is too high here, and cost control is always nice as the Thunder continue to take swings at drafting future stars. Plus, the Thunder definitely don’t need more draft picks

IF: the Lakers hire Magic to convince Presti to take Westbrook back, but only offer Kendrick Nunn, THC and a guaranteed $10m/year President of Basketball Operation position with the Lakers

THEN: Presti should send a kind thanks, no thanks

The Hornets, who are rumored to be after one of the top centers in the draft, may trade up to make sure they get one. If either one of Duren or Williams is available here, they will be very happy. Given the choice of the two, they should opt for Williams. Although Duren is the more physically imposing player and is younger than Williams, they will worry about Duren having a lower floor due to his lack of offensive game. Duren may prove to be a DeAndre Jordan-style vertical lob threat and enforcer on defense, but Williams may have the offensive upside of a Jarrett Allen, as he has shown flashes of some touch from the outside which the Hornets would gladly welcome to open up driving lanes for LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. In addition, we’ve seen what Williams can do on defense to block and alter shots, aggressively protect the rim, and even switch onto smaller players, as needed

IF: both Duren and Williams have already been picked

THEN: the Hornets should look to deal some combination of Hayward, Rozier, or Oubre for a center like DeAndre Ayton or Myles Turner, or look for another short term fix like Derrick Favors or Richaun Holmes or look at signing a free agent like JaVale McGee or Isaiah Hartenstein

The Cavs overachieved last season and have franchise pillars Evan Mobley and Darius Garland in place for the long haul. While Isaac Okoro should tenaciously study the manuscript of Marcus Smart‘s ‘How I Evolved My Offensive Game‘, the team did pick up Caris LeVert which helped their offensive attack towards the tail end of the season. Not knowing if they the team can come to an agreement with Collin Sexton on a new deal or if they want to extend LeVert makes it important to draft a guard or wing scorer as insurance, and Branham fits the bill perfectly. After a breakout season at Ohio State, Branham provides a versatile scoring threat who can hit tough shots facing the basket or posting up. He’s also a solid defender and hard worker–both traits that should win him immediate playing time in a Cavs lineup that should be playoff bound once again.

IF: the Cavs have any chance of resigning Ricky Rubio

THEN: they should do it if the price is reasonable! Rubio was the key to their team chemistry and had a huge impact on Garland’s development last season. That being said, the days of overpaying vets like Rubio and Love will soon be coming to an end as the young guys start to get second contracts, so they may have to convince Rubio to take a discount, but in return give him more years

IF: Sexton asks for a contract that is completely unreasonable

THEN: Cavs should focus on a sign and trade deal to make sure to get something in return. Apparently the Pistons and Pacers are highly interested, but may opt to give Sexton an offer sheet rather than be a trade partner

The Hornets are back on the clock here at 15 and it seems doubtful that they’ll actually make this pick. They already have a lot of youth on their team and may be better off packaging one of their two 1st’s with a player or two to upgrade their roster. On the other hand, the youth they have isn’t that impressive (see James Bouknight and Kai Jones), they may not want to resign Oubre to the money he’s looking for, and they may lose PJ Washington in free agency. If they can hit on this pick with at least a rotation level role player it could help quite a bit in the long run in terms of cap management/roster building. After this year’s playoffs, the ‘in style’ position that is most likely to be copycatted is the Grant Williams/PJ Tucker archetype which combines an undersized but very strong forward with a high basketball IQ, three point range, and the possibility of slowing down Giannis in a playoff series. Liddell fits this mold well. He is a smart, high-motor guy who plays hard and is a proven scorer–a combination that would work well on almost any team’s roster, but especially here as they fill a possible void left by Washington.

IF: Nets call asking for a package of Rozier, Oubre and two 1sts for Ben Simmons

THEN: Hornets should think long and hard about accepting and then rush to collect intel as fast as possible about Simmons actual mental health situation before accepting

IF: Indy calls and offers Brogdon for Hayward in a ‘always injured/change of scenery’ veteran swap

THEN: Hornets should take the deal. Brogdon is younger and his contract goes a year longer to 2025, and he is exactly the type of veteran leader that could stabilize their roster and mentor the young guys. It’s still highly questionable if Brogdon would like to be in Charlotte, starting all over again with a young team.

References:

Tankathon.com

Fanspo.com (mock draft simulator)

[NBA Draft]: 2022 Mock Draft Comparison, May

Note: If the table is not loading correctly on your mobile device via Twitter, then copy and paste this link in your browser and view the post on my site at https://hoopsdistillery.com/mockdraftcomp-may22/.

Draft season is now in full session, as we have the official order of picks from the beloved NBA Draft Lottery. And with that, a full round of new mock drafts from the best of the best, including Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer, Jeremy Woo/Sports Illustrated, Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express, Sam Vecenie/The Athletic and Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today, Ricky O’Donnell/SB Nation, and Tankathon.

All of these picks were made prior to the NBA Draft Combine this week, so I would suspect that updated versions will be out this week or next, with guys like Terquavion Smith and Jalen Williams solidly in the first round after their impressive performances.

The biggest mover this month was Ousmane Dieng, who went from the 18 to 30 range up to the 12 to 17 range, as draft analysts suspect that he could be this year’s upside homerun swing for teams picking in the middle of the 1st round. Lots of movement in the 18 to 30 range this month too, as Duke starters have made their way back into the late 1st round, with both Wendell Moore and Trevor Keels perceived as high-floor guys. Leonard Miller, Jake LaRavia, and Bryce McGowens are on many mocks as well, while Jean Montero, Ismael Kamagate and Christian Koloko haved moved into the 30 to 40 range.

If I’m missing any mocks that you feel belong alongside the ‘All-NBA level’ draft analysts I currently include, leave a comment or DM me on Twitter.

ESPN
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SI
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B/R
(5/18)
The Athletic
(5/17)
The Ringer
(5/16)
USA Today
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SB Nation
(5/17)
Tankathon
(5/17)
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Daniels
Malaki
Branham
Malaki
Branham
Ousmane
Dieng
15. CHAOchai
Agbaji
Mark
Williams
TyTy
Washington
Ochai
Agbaji
Ochai
Agbaji
Ousmane
Dieng
Mark
Williams
Tari
Eason
16. ATLTyTy
Washington
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
Malaki
Branham
Tari
Eason
Tari
Eason
TyTy
Washington
Malaki
Branham
17. HOUTari
Eason
Ousmane
Dieng
Leonard
Miller
TyTy
Washington
EJ
Liddell
Mark
Williams
Ousmane
Dieng
Ochai
Agbaji
18. CHIJeremy
Sochan
Patrick
Baldwin
Ochai
Agbaji
Tari
Eason
Malaki
Branham
Ochai
Agbaji
Patrick
Baldwin
Kendall
Brown
19. MINNikola
Jovic
EJ
Liddell
Blake
Wesley
Blake
Wesley
Blake
Wesley
Kennedy
Chandler
Kendall
Brown
TyTy
Washington
20. SASKennedy
Chandler
Walker
Kessler
Patrick
Baldwin
Walker
Kessler
Nikola
Jovic
Terquavion
Smith
Nikola
Jovic
Kennedy
Chandler
21. DENMarJon
Beauchamp
Blake
Wesley
Ousmane
Dieng
Jalen
Williams
Bryce
McGowens
David
Roddy
Ochai
Agbaji
Jaden
Hardy
22. MEMBlake
Wesley
Kendall
Brown
Kennedy
Chandler
Bryce
McGowens
Walker
Kessler
Ryan
Rollins
Leonard
Miller
Nikola
Jovic
23. BKNWalker
Kessler
TyTy
Washington
MarJon
Beauchamp
Jaden
Hardy
TyTy
Washington
MarJon
Beauchamp
MarJon
Beauchamp
Walker
Kessler
24. MILEJ
Liddell
Jaden
Hardy
Christian
Braun
Terquavion
Smith
Kennedy
Chandler
Walker
Kessler
EJ
Liddell
MarJon
Beauchamp
25. SASKendall
Brown
Wendell
Moore
EJ
Liddell
Nikola
Jovic
Christian
Braun
Patrick
Baldwin
Kennedy
Chandler
Patrick
Baldwin
26. DALJaden
Hardy
MarJon
Beauchamp
Nikola
Jovic
MarJon
Beauchamp
Jalen
Williams
Ismael
Kamagate
Jaden
Hardy
EJ
Liddell
27. MIATrevor
Keels
Bryce
McGowens
Wendell
Moore
Bryce
McGowens
Jaden
Hardy
EJ
Liddell
Blake
Wesley
Blake
Wesley
28. GSWChristian
Braun
Terquavion
Smith
Christian
Koloko
Jake
LaRavia
Christian
Koloko
Dalen
Terry
Bryce
McGowens
Wendell
Moore
29. MEMBryce
McGowens
Max
Christie
Ismael
Kamagate
Patrick
Baldwin
MarJon
Beauchamp
Jake
LaRavia
Jake
LaRavia
Bryce
McGowens
30. OKCCaleb
Houstan
Trevor
Keels
Terquavion
Smith
Kendall
Brown
Trevor
Keels
Leonard
Miller
Jalen
Williams
Jake
LaRavia
HighLowVariance
Chet
Holmgren 
121
Jaden
Ivey 
451
Jabari
Smith
132
Johnny
Davis
8102
Paolo
Banchero 
132
Shaedon
Sharpe
462
Bennedict
Mathurin
7114
Jaden
Hardy 
23274
Jalen
Duren 
7114
Keegan
Murray
484
Malaki
Branham
14184
Mark
Williams
13174
Walker
Kessler
20244
Tari
Eason
13185
Ousmane
Dieng
12175
Dyson
Daniels
8146
Kennedy
Chandler
19256
Nikola
Jovic
19256
AJ
Griffin
5127
Blake
Wesley
19278
Bryce
McGowens
21298
MarJon
Beauchamp
21298
Ochai
Agbaji
13218
Jalen
Wiliams
21309
EJ
Liddell
172710
Terquavion
Smith
203010
Jeremy
Sochan
71811
Kendall
Brown
193011
Patrick
Baldwin
182911
Leonard
Miler
173013
TyTy
Washington
102313

References:

ESPN/Draft Express [Jonathan Givony]

Sports Illustrated [Jeremy Woo]

Bleacher Report [Jonathan Wasserman]

The Athletic [Sam Vecenie]

SB Nation [Ricky O’Donnell]

The Ringer [Kevin O’Connor]

USA Today [Bryan Kalbrosky]

Tankathon

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Other NBA Draft consumables for your reading pleasure:

[NBA Draft]: 2023 Big Board Comparison, March (updated 3/21)

With March Madness on the horizon we have a new batch of big boards to compare including picks from Sam Vecenie/The Athletic, Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer, and the best available from Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express. Will Brandon Miller overtake Scoot for the #2 spot?

[NBA Draft]: 2023 Mock Draft Comparison, March (updated 3/28)

March has arrived with updated mock drafts from Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express, Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer, Tankathon, Ricky O’Donnell/SB Nation. Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today, Sam Vecenie/The Athletic….and an updated mock from Hoops Distillery.

[NBA Draft]: 2023 Mock Draft Comparison, February (updated 2/16)

New mock drafts for February are here–including two updates from Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express, Sam Vecenie/The Athletic, Tankathon–and fresh picks from Hoops Distillery. Jarace Walker and Gradey DIck moving up in this recent batch.

[NBA Draft]: 2022 Mock Draft Comparison, April

Note: If the table is not loading correctly on your mobile device via Twitter, then copy and paste this link in your browser and view the post on my site at https://hoopsdistillery.com/mockdraftcomp-apr22/.

Post March Madness + NBA playoff time = early entry commitments and the start of pre-draft workouts. And with that, we have new 1st round picks to compare from Jeremy Woo/Sports Illustrated, Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express, and Rafael Barlowe/NBA Big Board.

The top four that has been in place for a few months has now become a top five with Keegan Murray going to Indiana at #5 across all of these mocks. Shaedon Sharpe who has now officially declared for the draft is firmly in the #6 to #8 range. Dyson Daniels seems to be making a move up some mocks, as does Malaki Branham, while draft analysts are cooling a bit on AJ Griffin and TyTy Washington. There’s lots of pick variance on Ousmane Dieng and Nikola Jovic, as everyone continues to watch tape and compare them to domestic prospects. It also feels like Patrick Baldwin and Jaden Hardy could quickly jump back into the #15-20 range, as they still both have very high (perceived) ceilings even after highly disappointing seasons.

I wanted to send a special shout out to Chad Ford, who retired this month and passed the reigns over to Rafael at NBA Big Board. Chad’s draft wisdom, enthusiasm, and intel will be sorely missed moving forward. He’s been a true inspiration to so many draft analysts and draft enthusiasts and we’ll always be indebted to all of his hard work.

There will be more mock drafts posted in the coming weeks, so make sure to check back for updates and follow me at @hoopsdistillery on Twitter for update notifications. And remember, if you ever want to look back to see what the picks looked like a month ago or 6 months ago, you can always find them here.

If I’m missing any mocks that you feel belong alongside the ‘All-NBA level’ draft analysts I currently include, leave a comment or DM me on Twitter.

ESPN
(4/25)
SI
(4/24)
B/R
(4/16)
NBA Big Board
(4/13)
1. HOUChet
Holmgren
1. HOUJabari
Smith
1. HOUJabari
Smith
1. HOUPaolo
Banchero 
2. ORLJabari
Smith
2. ORLPaolo
Banchero 
2. ORLPaolo
Banchero 
2. ORLJabari
Smith
3. DETPaolo
Banchero 
3. DETChet
Holmgren
3. DETChet
Holmgren
3. DETJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCChet
Holmgren
5. INDKeegan
Murray
5. INDKeegan
Murray
5. INDKeegan
Murray
5. INDKeegan
Murray
6. PORShaedon
Sharpe
6. PORShaedon
Sharpe
6. PORAJ
Griffin
6. PORBennedict
Mathurin
7. SACJohnny
Davis
7. SACBennedict
Mathurin
7. SACShaedon
Sharpe
7. SACAJ
Griffin
8. NOPAJ
Griffin
8. NOPDyson
Daniels
8. NOPBennedict
Mathurin
8. NOPShaedon
Sharpe
9. SASJalen
Duren 
9. SASJohnny
Davis
9. SASJohnny
Davis
9. SASJalen
Duren 
10. WASDyson
Daniels
10. WASAJ
Griffin
10. WASMalaki
Branham
10. WASJohnny
Davis
11. NYKBennedict
Mathurin
11. PORJeremy
Sochan
11. NYKTyTy
Washington
11. PORTari
Eason
12. OKCOusmane
Dieng
12. NYKJalen
Duren 
12. OKCJalen
Duren 
12. NYKTyTy
Washington
13. CHAMark
Williams
13. CHAMark
Williams
13. CHAMark
Williams
13. ATLDyson
Daniels
14. CLEOchai
Agbaji
14. CLEOchai
Agbaji
14. CLEOchai
Agbaji
14. CHAMark
Williams
15. CHAJeremy
Sochan
15. OKCMalaki
Branham
15. CHAJeremy
Sochan
15. OKCNikola
Jovic
16. ATLMalaki
Branham
16. HOUKendall
Brown
16. ATLNikola
Jovic
16. INDJeremy
Sochan
17. HOUTyTy
Washington
17. INDWalker
Kessler
17. HOUKennedy
Chandler
17. HOUKennedy
Chandler
18. CHITari
Eason
18. MINJaden
Hardy
18. MINTari
Eason
18. MINKendall
Brown
19. MINNikola
Jovic
19. CHIEJ
Liddell
19. CHIBlake
Wesley
19. CHIIsmael
Kamagate
20. SASKennedy
Chandler
20. SASWendell
Moore
20. DENOusmane
Dieng
20. DENMarJon
Beauchamp
21. DENMarJon
Beauchamp
21. DENTari
Eason
21. SASMarJon
Beauchamp
21. SASOchai
Agbaji
22. MEMBlake
Wesley
22. MEMTyTy
Washington
22. MEMKendall
Brown
22. MEMTerquavion
Smith
23. BKNWalker
Kessler
23. BKNBlake
Wesley
23. MILDyson
Daniels
23. MILChristian
Braun
24. MILEJ
Liddell
24. SASPatrick
Baldwin
24. SASEJ
Liddell
24. SASEJ
Liddell
25. SASKendall
Brown
25. MILTrevor
Keels
25. BKNPatrick
Baldwin
25. BKNMalaki
Branham
26. DALJaden
Hardy
26. DALMarJon
Beauchamp
26. DALJean
Montero
26. DALJaden
Hardy
27. MIATrevor
Keels
27. GSWBryce
McGowens
27. MIAChristian
Braun
27. MIAChristian
Koloko
28. GSWChristian
Braun
28. MIAJosh
Minott
28. GSWWendell
Moore
28. GSWJean
Montero
29. MEMBryce
McGowens
29. MEMNikola
Jovic
29. MEMWalker
Kessler
29. MEMRyan
Rollins
30. OKCJean
Montero
30. OKCChristian
Koloko
30. OKCJaden
Hardy
30. OKCOusmane
Dieng
HighLowVariance
Keegan
Murray
550
Jabari
Smith
121
Jaden
Ivey 
341
Mark
Williams
13141
Paolo
Banchero 
132
Shaedon
Sharpe
682
Chet
Holmgren 
143
Johnny
Davis
7103
Jalen
Duren 
9123
Kennedy
Chandler
17203
AJ
Griffin
6104
Blake
Wesley
19234
Jean
Montero
26304
Bennedict
Mathurin
6115
Jeremy
Sochan
11165
EJ
Liddell
19245
MarJon
Beauchamp
20266
Ochai
Agbaji
14217
Kendall
Brown
16259
Tari
Eason
112110
TyTy
Washington
112211
Walker
Kessler
172912
Jaden
Hardy 
183012
Nikola
Jovic
152914
Dyson
Daniels
82315
Malaki
Branham
102515
Ousmane
Dieng
113019

References:

ESPN/Draft Express [Jonathan Givony]

Sports Illustrated [Jeremy Woo]

Bleacher Report [Jonathan Wasserman]

NBA Big Board [Rafael Barlowe]

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Other NBA Draft consumables for your reading pleasure:

[NBA Draft]: 2023 Mock Draft Comparison, January

We now have five mock drafts to compare, including Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer, Ricky O’Donnell/SB Nation, Sam Vecenie/The Athletic, Jeremy Woo/Sports Illustrated, Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today Tankathon, and the first Hoops Distillery mock draft of 2023!

[NBA Draft]: 2023 Big Board Comparison, December 2022 (updated 1/8)

We finally have a few 2023 big boards to stack up against each other. So, here’s our first #bigboardcomp of the year featuring boards from Sam Vecenie/The Athletic, Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express and Tankathon.

[NBA Draft]: 2022 Mock Draft Comparison, March (updated 4/9)

Note: If the table is not loading correctly on your mobile device via Twitter, then copy and paste this link in your browser and view the post on my site at https://hoopsdistillery.com/mockdraftcomp-march22/.

4/9 update: Added new picks from Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express and Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today which I had missed on Twitter from late March. Kalbrosky has Malachi Branham at #10 and very interesting 20-30 range which includes Terquavion Smith at #21, while Givony has Ousmane Dieng at #18.

4/2 update: New picks added from Sam Vecenie/The Athletic, who has Mathurin jumping Griffin at #6 (a much safer pick for the Kings), Sochan at #9, and Dyson Daniels and Mark Williams moving into the lottery.

After two weeks of March Madness, the next round of mock drafts have been released and are ready to put head to head. I’ve added 1st round picks from Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer, Tankathon, Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express, and Ricky O’Donnell/SB Nation. Keegan Murray seems to have jumped Johnny Davis. Jeremy Sochan and Tari Eason are now lottery picks across the board, while TyTy Washington and Kendall Brown have moved down a bit. Also, Kennedy Chandler has reappeared as a consensus first round pick after Tennessee’s tourney run, and Mark Williams has jumped Walker Kessler on some mocks, thanks to his impressive play for Duke.

In case you missed previous #mockdraftcomp’s, I’ve added a new sortable chart showing the pick variance for the top prospects across the mock drafts, to save everyone a bit of time. The results are becoming even more interesting as we compare month over month and see that there is agreement forming across draft analysts on the top 10 picks.

There will be more mock drafts posted in the coming weeks, so make sure to check back for updates and follow me at @hoopsdistillery on Twitter for update notifications. If I’m missing any mocks that you feel belong alongside the ‘All-NBA level’ draft analysts I currently include, leave a comment or DM me on Twitter.

ESPN
(4/6)
The Athletic
(4/1)
Tankathon
(3/27)
USA Today
(3/24)
The Ringer
(3/24)
B/R
(3/16)
SB Nation
(3/16)
1. HOUChet
Holmgren
1. HOUJabari
Smith
1. ORLChet
Holmgren
1. HOUChet
Holmgren
1. HOUChet
Holmgren
1. HOUJabari
Smith
1. HOUPaolo
Banchero 
2. ORLJabari
Smith
2. ORLChet
Holmgren
2. HOUJabari
Smith
2. ORLJabari
Smith
2. DETJabari
Smith
2. ORLChet
Holmgren
2. ORLChet
Holmgren
3. DETPaolo
Banchero 
3. DETPaolo
Banchero 
3. DETPaolo
Banchero 
3. DETPaolo
Banchero 
3. ORLJaden
Ivey 
3. DETPaolo
Banchero 
3. DETJabari
Smith
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCPaolo
Banchero 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJalen
Duren 
5. INDKeegan
Murray
5. INDKeegan
Murray
5. INDKeegan
Murray
5. INDBennedict
Mathurin
5. SACAJ
Griffin
5. INDKeegan
Murray
5. INDJaden
Ivey 
6. PORShaedon
Sharpe
6. SACBennedict
Mathurin
6. SACAJ
Griffin
6. SACKeegan
Murray
6. INDKeegan
Murray
6. SACShaedon
Sharpe
6. SACAJ
Griffin
7. SACJohnny
Davis
7. PORAJ
Griffin
7. PORShaedon
Sharpe
7. PORAJ
Griffin
7. PORJalen
Duren 
7. SASAJ
Griffin
7. SASKeegan
Murray
8. NOPAJ
Griffin
8. SASJalen
Duren 
8. SASBennedict
Mathurin
8. SASJohnny
Davis
8. SASShaedon
Sharpe
8. PORJohnny
Davis
8. PORJohnny
Davis
9. SASJalen
Duren 
9. WASJeremy
Sochan
9. PORTari
Eason
9. PORShaedon
Sharpe
9. NYKBennedict
Mathurin
9. NYKTyTy
Washington
9. PORTari
Eason
10. WASDyson
Daniels
10. NOPJohnny
Davis
10. NOPJohnny
Davis
10. WASMalaki
Branham
10. PORJeremy
Sochan
10. PORJalen
Duren 
10. NYKBennedict
Mathurin
11. PORMark
Williams
11. PORDyson
Daniels
11. WASJalen
Duren 
11. MEMJeremy
Sochan
11. WASJohnny
Davis
11. MEMBennedict
Mathurin
11. MEMJeremy
Sochan
12. NYKBennedict
Mathurin
12. NYKMark
Williams
12. NYKTyTy
Washington
12. NYKJalen
Duren 
12. MEMTari
Eason
12. WASTari
Eason
12. WASKennedy
Chandler
13. CHAJeremy
Sochan
13. ATLOchai
Agbaji
13. ATLDyson
Daniels
13. ATLTari
Eason
13. ATLOchai
Agbaji
13. CHAJeremy
Sochan
13. CHATyTy
Washington
14. HOUTyTy
Washington
14. CHATari
Eason
14. CHAJeremy
Sochan
14. CHAMark
Williams
14. CHAWalker
Kessler
14. ATLOchai
Agbaji
14. ATLKendall
Brown
15. OKCTari
Eason
15. OKCTyTy
Washington
15. OKCMark
Williams
15. OKCDyson
Daniels
15. OKCDyson
Daniels
15. OKCMarJon
Beauchamp
15. OKCPatrick
Baldwin
16. ATLOchai
Agbaji
16. HOUMalaki
Branham
16. HOUOchai
Agbaji
16. HOUTyTy
Washington
16. HOUTyTy
Washington
16. HOUKennedy
Chandler
16. HOUOchai
Agbaji
17. INDMalaki
Branham
17. INDMarJon
Beauchamp
17. INDMalaki
Branham
17. SASNikola
Jovic
17. SASBlake
Wesley
17. SASKendall
Brown
17. SASJaden
Hardy
18. CHIOusmane
Dieng
18. SASKennedy
Chandler
18. SASKendall
Brown
18. MINEJ
Liddell
18. INDMalaki
Branham
18. MINBlake
Wesley
18. MINBlake
Wesley
19. MINKennedy
Chandler
19. MINJaden
Hardy
19. MINEJ
Liddell
19. INDBlake
Wesley
19. MINKendall
Brown
19. INDMalaki
Branham
19. INDMarJon
Beauchamp
20. SASBlake
Wesley
20. CHIBryce
McGowens
20. CHIWalker
Kessler
20. CHIKennedy
Chandler
20. CHIEJ
Liddell
20. SASPatrick
Baldwin
20. SASNikola
Jovic
21. MEMMarJon
Beauchamp
21. DENKendall
Brown
21. DENMarJon
Beauchamp
21. DENTerquavion
Smith
21. DENMark
Williams
21. DENMark
Williams
21. DENDyson
Daniels
22. DENEJ
Liddell
22. MEMOusmane
Dieng
22. MEMNikola
Jovic
22. MEMMarJon
Beauchamp
22. DALChristian
Koloko
22. CHIEJ
Liddell
22. CHIMark
Williams
23. MILWalker
Kessler
23. DALEJ
Liddell
23. DALWendell
Moore
23. DALIsmael
Kamagate
23. SASNikola
Jovic
23. BKNDyson
Daniels
23. BKNCaleb
Houstan
24. BKNNikola
Jovic
24. SASNikola
Jovic
24. MILPatrick
Baldwin
24. SASTyrese
Hunter
24. BKNMarJon
Beauchamp
24. MEMChristian
Braun
24. MEMWalker
Kessler
25. SASKendall
Brown
25. MILBlake
Wesley
25. SASKennedy
Chandler
25. MILWalker
Kessler
25. MEMJaden
Hardy
25. DALNikola
Jovic
25. DALMalaki
Branham
26. DALTrevor
Keels
26. BKNWalker
Kessler
26. MIAChristian
Braun
26. BKNOchai
Agbaji
26. MILJean
Montero
26. MILWalker
Kessler
26. MILEJ
Liddell
27. GSWJaden
Hardy
27. MIAPatrick
Baldwin
27. BKNJaden
Hardy
27. MIAJaylin
Williams
27. GSWWendell
Moore
27. MIAJean
Montero
27. MIAMax
Christie
28. MIAChristian
Braun
28. GSWWendell
Moore
28. GSWBlake
Wesley
28. GSWWendell
Moore
28. MIAPatrick
Baldwin
28. GSWBryce
McGowens
28. GSWJean
Montero
29. MEMBryce
McGowens
29. MEMChristian
Koloko
29. MEMChristian
Koloko
29. MEMDavid
Roddy
29. MEMChristian
Braun
29. MEMJaden
Hardy
29. MEMHarrison
Ingram
30. OKCPatrick
Baldwin
30. OKCJean
Montero
30. OKCJean
Montero
30. OKCChristian
Koloko
30. OKCDavid
Roddy
30. OKCChristian
Koloko
30. OKCBryce
McGowens
HighLowVariance
Chet
Holmgren 
121
Jabari
Smith
132
Jaden
Ivey 
352
Keegan
Murray
572
Paolo
Banchero 
132
AJ
Griffin
583
Johnny
Davis
8113
Shaedon
Sharpe
693
Jean
Montero
26304
Jeremy
Sochan
9145
Bennedict
Mathurin
6126
Tari
Eason
9157
TyTy
Washington
9167
EJ
Liddell
18268
Jalen
Duren 
4128
Nikola
Jovic
17258
MarJon
Beauchamp
15249
Blake
Wesley
172811
Kendall
Brown
142511
Mark
Williams
112211
Jaden
Hardy 
172912
Walker
Kessler
142612
Dyson
Daniels
102313
Kennedy
Chandler
122513
Ochai
Agbaji
122614
Patrick
Baldwin
153015
Malaki
Branham
102515

References:

USA Today [Bryan Kalbrosky]

The Athletic [Sam Vecenie]

Tankathon

ESPN/Draft Express [Jonathan Givony]

The Ringer [Kevin O’Connor]

Bleacher Report [Jonathan Wasserman]

SB Nation [Ricky O’Donnell]

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Other NBA Draft consumables for your reading pleasure:

[NBA Draft]: 2022 Big Board Comparison, March

Note: If the table is not loading correctly on your mobile device via Twitter, then copy and paste this link in your browser and view the post on my site at https://hoopsdistillery.com/bigboardcomp-march22/.

Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith in the top two spots with Jeremy Sochan, Dyson Daniels, and Malaki Branham all firmly in the into the Top 20 in this new set of big boards to compare from Sam Vecenie/Athletic, Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer, and Chad Ford/NBA Big Board.

There will be more big boards posted in the coming weeks, so make sure to check back for updates and follow me at @hoopsdistillery on Twitter for update notifications. Also, if I’m missing any big boards that you feel belong alongside the ‘All-NBA level’ draft analysts I currently include, leave a comment or DM me on Twitter.

The Ringer
(3/16)
The Athletic
(3/10)
NBA Big Board
(3/8)
1Chet HolmgrenChet HolmgrenJabari Smith
2Jabari SmithJabari SmithChet Holmgren
3Paolo BancheroJaden IveyJaden Ivey
4Jaden IveyPaolo BancheroPaolo Banchero
5Keegan MurrayShaedon SharpeAJ Griffin
6AJ GriffinAJ GriffinShaedon Sharpe
7Shaedon SharpeKeegan MurrayKeegan Murray
8Jalen DurenJalen DurenKendall Brown
9Jeremy SochanJohnny DavisJalen Duren
10Johnny DavisDyson DanielsBennedict Mathurin
11Dyson DanielsOchai AgbajiJohnny Davis
12Jaden HardyJeremy SochanBlake Wesley
13Bennedict MathurinBennedict MathurinJeremy Sochan
14TyTy WashingtonTyTy WashingtonTari Eason
15Tari EasonKendall BrownDyson Daniels
16Blake WesleyMark WilliamsMalaki Branham
17Ochai AgbajiTari EasonTerquavion Smith
18EJ LiddellWalker KesslerOchai Agbaji
19Walker KesslerMalaki BranhamJaden Hardy
20Malaki BranhamMarJon BeauchampMark Williams
21Kendall BrownBryce McGowensWalker Kessler
22Christian KolokoJaden HardyJohn Butler
23MarJon BeauchampPatrick BaldwinPeyton Watson
24Mark WilliamsTrevor KeelsJean Montero
25Nikola JovicEJ LiddellTyTy Washington
26Patrick BaldwinJustin LewisJabari Walker
27Jean MonteroNikola JovicPatrick Baldwin
28Christian BraunChristian BraunOusmane Dieng
29Wendell MooreRyan RollinsMarJon Beauchamp
30David RoddyKennedy ChandlerBryce McGowens
31Keon EllisKennedy Chandler
32Ismael KamagateNikola Jovic
33Jean MonteroJD Davison
34Oscar TshiebweJosh Minott
35Blake WesleyYannick Nzosa
36Christian KolokoEJ Liddell
37JD DavisonCaleb Houstan
38Jake LaRaviaTrevor Keels
39Caleb HoustanMax Christie
40Harrison IngramOscar Tshiebwe
41Ousmane DiengDavid Roddy
42HyunJung LeeWendell Moore
43Jordan HallOrlando Robinson
44Jaime JaquezJaime Jaquez
45Wendell MooreChristian Braun
46Peyton WatsonIsmael Kamagate
47Jalen WilliamsTrevion Williams
48Jabari WalkerJustin Lewis
49Moussa DiabateHarrison Ingram
50Iverson MolinarMatthew Cleveland

References:

The Athletic [Sam Vecenie]

NBA Big Board [Chad Ford]

The Ringer {Kevin O’Connor]

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[NBA Draft]: 2023 Mock Draft Comparison, Oct/Nov/Dec 2022

Some fresh picks to compare from Jeremy Woo/SI, Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, ESPN-Draft Express/Jonathan Givony, Sam Vecenie/The Athletic, and Tankathon. Wemby + Scoot we know, but then what…

[NBA Draft]: 2022 Mock Draft Comparison, February (updated 3/7)

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3/7 update: Fresh update with pick released in the last week from Tankathon.com and Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report. Shaedon Sharpe included in both of these and Malaki Branham entering the 1st round conversation.

2/24 update: New picks added from Jonathan Givony/ESPN-Draft Express. EJ Liddell and Ousmane Dieng are both in his top 20, while Jeremy Sochan and Patrick Baldwin are in the 25-30 range.

With March Madness on the horizon, some very interesting mock drafts were released last week from Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Sam Vecenie/The Athletic, and Chad Ford/NBA Big Board, and not surprisingly, there’s been a lot of movement. While Vecenie is refraining from adding Shaedon Sharpe until he confirms he’ll enter the draft, the others have him going in the 5-7 range. AJ Griffin has moved up to a consensus top 6 pick, TyTy Washington, a consensus top 10 pick, and Walker Kessler has solidified his position in the first round.

Also notable, are the changes tides with Duke’s prospects over the last month: Mark Williams has moved up into the mid-to-late first range, while his fellow teammates Wendell Moore and Trevor Keels are not even picked to go in the 1st round on two of these three mock drafts. Same goes for Kennedy Chandler, who analysts have cooled on quite on a bit.

In case you missed my last #mockdraftcomp, I’ve added a new sortable chart showing the pick variance for the top prospects across the mock drafts, to save everyone a bit of time.

There will be more mock drafts posted in the coming weeks, so make sure to check back for updates and follow me at @hoopsdistillery on Twitter for update notifications. If I’m missing any mocks that you feel belong alongside the ‘All-NBA level’ draft analysts I currently include, leave a comment or DM me on Twitter.

B/R
(3/2)
Tankathon
(2/27)
ESPN
(2/23)
NBA Big Board
(2/17)
The Athletic
(2/16)
1. ORLJabari
Smith
1. ORLChet
Holmgren
1. DETChet
Holmgren
1. DETJabari
Smith
1. DETChet
Holmgren
2. DETChet
Holmgren
2. HOUJabari
Smith
2. ORLJabari
Smith
2. ORLJaden
Ivey 
2. ORLJabari
Smith
3. HOUPaolo
Banchero 
3. DETPaolo
Banchero 
3. HOUPaolo
Banchero 
3. HOUChet
Holmgren
3. HOUJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCJaden
Ivey 
4. INDJaden
Ivey 
4. OKCPaolo
Banchero 
4. OKCPaolo
Banchero 
5. INDKeegan
Murray
5. INDAJ
Griffin
5. SACAJ
Griffin
5. INDShaedon
Sharpe
5. INDAJ
Griffin
6. SACAJ
Griffin
6. SACShaedon
Sharpe
6. OKCJalen
Duren 
6. SACAJ
Griffin
6. SACKeegan
Murray
7. SASJohnny
Davis
7. SASKeegan
Murray
7. NYKJohnny
Davis
7. SASKendall
Brown
7. SASJohnny
Davis
8. NYKShaedon
Sharpe
8. PORJohnny
Davis
8. SASShaedon
Sharpe
8. PORJalen
Duren 
8. PORJalen
Duren 
9. PORJalen
Duren 
9. NYKTyTy
Washington
9. PORKeegan
Murray
9. NYKJohnny
Davis
9. PORBennedict
Mathurin
10. PORBennedict
Mathurin
10. PORTari
Eason
10. PORTyTy
Washington
10. WASTyTy
Washington
10. NYKTyTy
Washington
11. MEMTari
Eason
11. MEMBennedict
Mathurin
11. WASBennedict
Mathurin
11. PORJaden
Hardy 
11. WASDyson
Daniels
12. WASOchai
Agbaji
12. WASJalen
Duren 
12. MEMDyson
Daniels
12. MEMKeegan
Murray
12. MEMOchai
Agbaji
13. CHAMarJon
Beauchamp
13. ATLKendall
Brown
13. CHAOchai
Agbaji
13. CHAWalker
Kessler
13. ATLKendall
Brown
14. ATLTyTy
Washington
14. HOUDyson
Daniels
14. ATLEJ
Liddell
14. ATLBennedict
Mathurin
14. CHATari
Eason
15. OKCBlake
Wesley
15. CHAMarJon
Beauchamp
15. HOUMarJon
Beauchamp
15. OKCMark
Williams
15. OKCMark
Williams
16. HOUKendall
Brown
16. OKCJeremy
Sochan
16. OKCTari
Eason
16. HOUBlake
Wesley
16. HOUMarJon
Beauchamp
17. MINJeremy
Sochan
17. SASOchai
Agbaji
17. MINKendall
Brown
17. MINJeremy
Sochan
17. MINPatrick
Baldwin
18. SASWalker
Kessler
18. MINNikola
Jovic
18. SASWalker
Kessler
18. SASTari
Eason
18. DENWalker
Kessler
19. SASChristian
Braun
19. INDWalker
Kessler
19. INDOusmane
Dieng
19. DALPatrick
Baldwin
19. SASJeremy
Sochan
20. INDMark
Williams
20. SASMark
Williams
20. BKNJean
Montero
20. INDPeyton
Watson
20. SASJaden
Hardy 
21. DALEJ
Liddell
21. DENJean
Montero
21. SASNikola
Jovic
21. CHIIsmael
Kamagate
21. DALHarrison
Ingram
22. DENNikola
Jovic
22. CHIPatrick
Baldwin
22. DALJaden
Hardy 
22. DENMarJon
Beauchamp
22. BKNNikola
Jovic
23. MILDyson
Daniels
23. DALJaden
Hardy 
23. MILMark
Williams
23. SASOrlando
Robinson
23. INDBlake
Wesley
24. BKNPatrick
Baldwin
24. MILWendell
Moore
24. CHITrevor
Keels
24. BKNNikola
Jovic
24. MILJean
Montero
25. CHIBryce
McGowens
25. BKNEJ
Liddell
25. DENPatrick
Baldwin
25. MILOchai
Agbaji
25. MEMChristian
Koloko
26. MEMJean
Montero
26. MEMKennedy
Chandler
26. MEMJustin
Lewis
26. MEMDyson
Daniels
26. CHITrevor
Keels
27. MIAJaden
Hardy 
27. MIAChristian
Braun
27. MIAJD
Davison
27. MIAJean
Montero
27. MIAEJ
Liddell
28. MEMMalaki
Branham
28. MEMIsmael
Kamagate
28. GSWKennedy
Chandler
28. MEMYannik
Nzosa
28. MEMKennedy
Chandler
29. GSWJD
Davison
29. GSWHarrison
Ingram
29. MEMJeremy
Sochan
29. GSWJD
Davison
29. GSWJustin
Lewis
30. OKCTrevor
Keels
30. OKCChristian
Koloko
30. OKCBlake
Wesley
30. OKCOusmane
Dieng
30. OKCCaleb
Houstan
HighLowVariance
TyTy
Washington
10100
AJ
Griffin
561
Jabari
Smith
121
Paolo
Banchero 
341
Chet
Holmgren 
132
Jaden
Ivey 
242
JD
Davison
27292
Shaedon
Sharpe
583
Johnny
Davis
594
Bennedict
Mathurin
9145
Jalen
Duren 
6126
Jean
Montero
20277
Keegan
Murray
5127
Nikola
Jovic
18257
Tari
Eason
11187
Mark
Williams
15238
Walker
Kessler
13218
Kendall
Brown
71710
MarJon
Beauchamp
112211
Jeremy
Sochan
172912
Patrick
Baldwin
132512
EJ
Liddell
142713
Ochai
Agbaji
122513
Blake
Wesley
163014
Dyson
Daniels
112615
Jaden
Hardy 
112716

References:

Tankathon

ESPN/Draft Express [Jonathan Givony]

NBA Big Board [Chad Ford]

Bleacher Report [Jonathan Wasserman]

The Athletic [Sam Vecenie]

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[NBA Draft]: 2022 Mock Draft Comparison, June

This month, we feature our own 1st round picks stacked up with picks from Sam Vecenie and John Hollinger/The Athletic, Kevin O’Connor/Ther Ringer, Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, ESPN-Draft Express/Jonathan Givony, Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today, Ricky O’Donnell/SB Nation, and Tankathon.

[NBA Draft]: 2022 If/Then Lottery Mock Draft

After having consumed a huge amount of mock drafts, big boards, player analysis and draft combine coverage, it’s time to take a multi-dimensional look at the choices each lottery team may face on draft night.

[NBA Draft]: 2022 Mock Draft Comparison, May

With this year’s Draft Lottery in the rearview mirror, we have a full batch of eight shiny, new mock drafts to compare. featuring 1st round picks from Jonathan Wasserman/Bleacher Report, Kevin O’Connor/The Ringer, ESPN-Draft Express/Jonathan Givony, Sam Vecenie/The Athletic, Ricky O’Donnell/SB Nation, Bryan Kalbrosky/USA Today and Tankathon.