The 2023 NBA Draft definitely lacked intrigue, at the least when it got here to the first-overall choice. For months Victor Wembayama was locked into the highest spot on each draft board, and when the San Antonio Spurs received the 2023 NBA Draft lottery it was clear: Wembymania was headed to the Lone Star State, and the draft started in earnest at No. 2.
That isn’t the case this 12 months.
The 2024 NBA Draft begins later tonight, because the league shifts to a two-day occasion for this season. And who will go first general is anybody’s guess. Will or not it’s athletic massive man Alex Sarr from France, whose huge wingspan and defensive abilities have seen him fly up draft boards? Will or not it’s one of many Kentucky guards? Reed Sheppard may not provide a ton of creativity and upside, however his capturing abilities are elite and he confirmed a knack for creating turnovers on the defensive finish for the Wildcats. Rob Dillingham is undersized by NBA requirements — maybe traditionally so — however pairs elite ball-handling abilities with super potential as a shooter.
Two extra choices for that first-overall choice? Nikola Matter from Serbia and Ron Holland out of the G League. Holland seemed like a possible first-overall choice months in the past, however a shedding season with the Ignite has seen his draft inventory fall a bit. Then there’s Matter, who obtained off to a sluggish begin with Mega within the Adriatic League after which suffered a pair of accidents, the second a partially-torn ACL.
However the upside, particularly mixed along with his age (Matter is not going to flip 19 till August) is immense.
Oh and earlier than we neglect, Bronny James is ready to listen to the place he lands, together with the remainder of us … and his father.
Forward of the draft try SB Nation’s Prime 60 Large Board, in addition to deep dives into Holland, and Zach Edey. It’s also possible to try our most up-to-date NBA mock draft right here, in addition to this earlier installment. As well as, our SB Nation NBA website managers obtained collectively for this mock draft which can also be value your time.
If you’re searching for pick-by-pick grades, we’ve got you lined right here.
Then verify again early and infrequently as the primary spherical of the 2024 NBA Draft will get underway Wednesday night time. The draft will conclude with the second spherical beginning on Thursday afternoon.
2024 NBA
| Decide | Staff | Participant | From | Place | Age/Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decide | Staff | Participant | From | Place | Age/Class |
| 1 | Atlanta Hawks | ||||
| 2 | Washington Wizards | ||||
| 3 | Houston Rockets (through BKN) | ||||
| 4 | San Antonio Spurs | ||||
| 5 | Detroit Pistons | ||||
| 6 | Charlotte Hornets | ||||
| 7 | Portland Path Blazers | ||||
| 8 | San Antonio Spurs (through TOR) | ||||
| 9 | Memphis Grizzlies | ||||
| 10 | Utah Jazz | ||||
| 11 | Chicago Bulls | ||||
| 12 | Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder | ||||
| 13 | Sacramento Kings | ||||
| 14 | Washington Wizards (through POR and GS) | ||||
| 15 | Miami Warmth | ||||
| 16 | Philadelphia 76ers | ||||
| 17 | Los Angeles Lakers | ||||
| 18 | Orlando Magic | ||||
| 19 | Toronto Raptors (through IND) | ||||
| 20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||
| 21 | New Orleans Pelicans (through MIL) | ||||
| 22 | Phoenix Suns | ||||
| 23 | Milwaukee Bucks (through NO) | ||||
| 24 | New York Knicks (through DAL) | ||||
| 25 | New York Knicks | ||||
| 26 | Washington Wizards (through LAC) | ||||
| 27 | Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||
| 28 | Denver Nuggets | ||||
| 29 | Utah Jazz (through OKC) | ||||
| 30 | Boston Celtics |
