Yahoo USA Top Latest News - 1. Cleveland: Andrew Wiggins, F, Kansas
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2. Milwaukee: Jabari Parker, F, Duke
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3. Philadelphia: Noah Vonleh, F, Indiana
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4. Orlando: Dante Exum, G, Australia
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5. Utah: Joel Embiid, C, Kansas
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6. Boston: Aaron Gordon, F, Arizona
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7. LA Lakers: Julius Randle, F, Kentucky
Randle’s upside isn’t as high as Gordon’s, but he’s a solid player. >> Julius Randle scouting report
8. Sacramento: Marcus Smart, G, Oklahoma State
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Remember, Michael Jordan makes the ultimate decision on this pick, and he favors athletes who can play defense.
10. Philadelphia: Nik Stauskas, G, Michigan
The 76ers need skill players and they need shooters, and Stauskas is a fearless player who will bring some excitement to Philadelphia. >> Nik Stauskas scouting report
The Nuggets don’t draft high enough to get a potential superstar, and their roster is so loaded with long-term contracts that they don’t have a real pressing need.
12. Orlando: Doug McDermott, F, Creighton
The Magic are such a young team, they need to score with a player who can transition to the next level. >> Doug McDermott scouting report
13. Minnesota: Gary Harris, G, Michigan State
14. Phoenix: Zach LaVine, G, UCLA
Anderson is the type of big guard the Hawks need, and his versatility should translate well on the next level.
16. Chicago: Rodney Hood, F, Duke
The Bulls need a swingman they can pair with Jimmy Butler.
17. Boston: T.J. Warren, F, North Carolina State
18. Phoenix: Dario Saric, F, Croatia
General manager Ryan McDonough has a bunch of young players, and with three first-round picks, he can afford to let Saric, a top prospect, finish out his Turkish contract and come to the NBA in a few years.
19. Chicago: Adreian Payne, F, Michigan State
While former Boston College standout Reggie Jackson has played well, the Thunder need more scoring and beef in the backcourt, and Hairston provides that. Jeremy Lamb made little impact last season, and it’s time Oklahoma City nabbed another scorer.
22. Memphis: James Young, F, Kentucky
With Marvin Williams and Richard Jefferson sharing the small forward role, Utah needs to get younger at the position.
24. Charlotte: Jordan Adams, G, UCLA
The Hornets need more scoring from the guard position, and Adams is ready for the role.
25. Houston: Jordan Clarkson, G, Missouri
26. Miami: Patric Young, C, Florida The Heat like local players; plus, the former Gator has perhaps the most impressive NBA body since Dwight Howard and Miami needs strength in the paint. With Channing Frye opting out of his contract, the Suns could use another stretch power forward, and Capela is an intriguing pick.
26. Miami: Patric Young, C, Florida The Heat like local players; plus, the former Gator has perhaps the most impressive NBA body since Dwight Howard and Miami needs strength in the paint. With Channing Frye opting out of his contract, the Suns could use another stretch power forward, and Capela is an intriguing pick.
28. LA Clippers: Shabazz Napier, G, Connecticut
Can’t you just see Doc Rivers mentoring Napier as a point guard?
29. Oklahoma City: Jarnell Stokes, F, Tennessee
Kendrick Perkins is aging and Oklahoma City needs another young big man to team with Steven Adams.
Boris Diaw and Patty Mills are free agents, so San Antonio will need another long-range shooter.
