The 2023 NBA Draft actually lacked intrigue, no less than 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’s not the case this yr.
The 2024 NBA Draft begins later tonight, because the league shifts to a two-day occasion for this season. And who will go first total is anybody’s guess. Will it’s athletic huge man Alex Sarr from France, whose huge wingspan and defensive abilities have seen him fly up draft boards? Will it’s one of many Kentucky guards? Reed Sheppard won’t provide a ton of creativity and upside, however his taking pictures 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 appeared 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 together with his age (Matter is not going to flip 19 till August) is immense.
Oh and earlier than we overlook, 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 Huge Board, in addition to deep dives into Holland, and Zach Edey. You may as well 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.
In case you are searching for pick-by-pick grades, now we have you lined right here.
Then test again early and sometimes 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 Draft Outcomes
| Decide | Crew | Participant | From | Place | Age/Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decide | Crew | Participant | From | Place | Age/Class |
| 1 | Atlanta Hawks | Zaccharie Risacher | France | F | Born 2005 |
| 2 | Washington Wizards | Alex Sarr | France | C/F | Born 2005 |
| 3 | Houston Rockets (by way of BKN) | Reed Sheppard | Kentucky | G | Freshman |
| 4 | San Antonio Spurs | Stephon Fortress | UConn | G | Freshman |
| 5 | Detroit Pistons | Ron Holland | G League Ignite | F | Born 2005 |
| 6 | Charlotte Hornets | Tidjane Salaun | France | F | Born 2005 |
| 7 | Portland Path Blazers | Donovan Clingan | UConn | C | Sophomore |
| 8 | San Antonio Spurs (by way of TOR) | Rob Dillingham | Kentucky | G | Freshman |
| 9 | Memphis Grizzlies | Zach Edey | Purdue | C | Senior |
| 10 | Utah Jazz | Cody Williams | Colorado | F | Freshman |
| 11 | Chicago Bulls | Matas Buzelis | G League Ignite | F | Born 2004 |
| 12 | Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder | Nikola Matter | Serbia | G | Born 2005 |
| 13 | Sacramento Kings | Devin Carter | Windfall | G | Junior |
| 14 | Washington Wizards (by way of POR and GS) | Bub Carrington | Pitt | G | Freshman |
| 15 | Miami Warmth | Kel’el Ware | Indiana | C | Sophomore |
| 16 | Philadelphia 76ers | Jared McCain | Duke | G | Freshman |
| 17 | Los Angeles Lakers | Dalton Knecht | Tennessee | F | Senior |
| 18 | Orlando Magic | Tristan da Silva | Colorado | F | Senior |
| 19 | Toronto Raptors (by way of IND) | Ja’Kobe Walter | Baylor | F | Freshman |
| 20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Jaylon Tyson | Cal | G | Junior |
| 21 | New Orleans Pelicans (by way of MIL) | Yves Missi | Baylor | C | Freshman |
| 22 | Denver Nuggets (by way of PHX) | DaRon Holmes II | Dayton | F/C | Junior |
| 23 | Milwaukee Bucks (by way of NO) | ||||
| 24 | New York Knicks (by way of DAL) | ||||
| 25 | New York Knicks | ||||
| 26 | Washington Wizards (by way of LAC) | ||||
| 27 | Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||
| 28 | Phoenix Suns (by way of DEN) | ||||
| 29 | Utah Jazz (by way of OKC) | ||||
| 30 | Boston Celtics |
