11-05-2020, 02:52 PM
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2915...-goes-no-1
Quote:11. San Antonio Spurs: Devin Vassell (Florida State, SF, Sophomore)
Vassell is getting looks from teams in the top 10, including the Golden State Warriors. But Williams and Lewis moving up the board could lead to Vassell falling to the Spurs. And they could use a three-and-D wing for a core that features ball-handlers and scoring guards.
Quote:12. Sacramento Kings: Killian Hayes (Ratiopharm Ulm, PG, 2001)
League sources say the Kings are putting extra stock into analytics, and Hayes could be their target. While he's not a clean fit next to De'Aaron Fox, he has a case as the best player available with 6'5" size, advanced passing skills, a soft floater and pull-up game, improved shot-creation moves and promising defensive instincts.
Quote:13. New Orleans Pelicans: Saddiq Bey (Villanova, SF/PF, Sophomore)
Bey made plenty of NBA fans this season by shooting 45.1 percent from three, but he has even more support heading into the draft after interviews. His shot-making off spot-ups and screens could be useful to a lineup that already has creators and scorers.
Quote:14. Boston Celtics (via Memphis Grizzlies): Precious Achiuwa (Memphis, C, Freshman)
With three picks in the first round, the Celtics could put together some creative trade proposals. But if they stick at No. 14, Achiuwa makes sense as a target given the team's history of going after highly rated high school prospects and its need for frontcourt athleticism and defensive, switchable bigs.
Quote:15. Orlando Magic: Aaron Nesmith (Vanderbilt, SF, Sophomore)
Some scouts see the draft's top shooter in Nesmith, who could be a target for Orlando if a point guard doesn't fall. He'd have a chance to play immediate minutes in a lineup that could use more wings and shot-making.
Quote:18. Dallas Mavericks: Desmond Bane (TCU, SG, Senior)
The interest in Bane seems to be contagious. Word around the league is that Dallas is trying to trade this pick for a wing and immediate help. But the Mavericks are also high on Bane, and they could draft him to add shooting and high-IQ passing and defense.
Quote:24. Milwaukee Bucks (via Indiana Pacers): RJ Hampton (New Zealand Breakers, PG/SG, 2001)
Hampton's shooting remains a key swing skill, but the Bucks could deem it worth betting on this late given what a jump shot could do for an explosive, 6'5" ball-handler. Until his three-ball and pull-up jumper improve, he'll add value by attacking in transition, getting downhill off ball screens and adding secondary playmaking.
Quote:29. Toronto Raptors: Tyler Bey (Colorado, PF, Junior)
A 43.5" max vertical highlights Bey's athleticism, which he uses for finishing and covering ground defensively. Showcasing enough shooting touch in workouts could lead to first-round interest from the Raptors, who worked out Bey last week and may need frontcourt depth.
Quote:30. Boston Celtics (via Milwaukee Bucks): Leandro Bolmaro (Barcelona, SG/SF, 2000)
Though the Celtics are expected to be busy exploring trades with their three first-round picks, drafting and stashing Bolmaro would make sense if they keep No. 30. He's been quiet with Barcelona's senior team over the past month, but he's drawn NBA attention over the years with his playmaking and defense for a 6'7" wing.