NBA MOCK DRAFT: Here's what the experts are predicting for all 30 first-round picks

With just over a week remaining until the draft, 'tis the season for rumors of trades and surprise picks, many of which can be smokescreens.

This year's draft is considered one of the most talented and deepest in years, highlighted by point guards that many experts believe can turn into valuable contributors or even franchise stars.

To get an idea of how the first round may shake out, we surveyed mock drafts from seven experts and compiled a consensus.

Our experts: Chad Ford of ESPN, DraftExpress, The Ringer, Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com, Andrew Sharp of Sports Illustrated, Gary Parrish of CBS, and NBADraft.net.

1. Boston Celtics — Markelle Fultz, G

Experts: 7 of 7

School: Washington

Other possibilities: none

Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "

2. Los Angeles Lakers — Lonzo Ball, PG

Experts: 6 of 7

School: UCLA

Other possibilities: Josh Jackson (G/F, Kansas)

Key expert quote: From The Ringer:

3. Philadelphia 76ers — Josh Jackson, G/F

Experts: 5 of 7

School: Kansas

Other possibilities: Jayson Tatum (F, Duke)

Key expert quote: From Parrish: "

4. Phoenix Suns — Jayson Tatum, F

Experts: 3 of 7

School: Duke

Other possibilities: Josh Jackson (F, Kansas), De'Aaron Fox (PG, Kentucky), Lonzo Ball (PG, UCLA)

Key expert quote: From The Ringer: "

5. Sacramento Kings — De'Aaron Fox, PG

Experts: 6 of 7

School: Kentucky

Other possibilities: Jayson Tatum (F, Duke)

Key expert quote: From Sharp: "

6. Orlando Magic — Dennis Smith, PG

Experts: 3 of 7

School: North Carolina State

Other possibilities: Jonathan Isaac (F, Florida State), Malik Monk (G, Kentucky)

Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "

7. Minnesota Timberwolves — Jonathan Isaac, F

Experts: 3 of 7

School: Florida State

Other possibilities: Lauri Markkanen (PF, Arizona), Malik Monk (G, Kentucky), Dennis Smith Jr. (North Carolina State)

Key expert quote: From Sharp: "

8. New York Knicks — Malik Monk, G

Experts: 5 of 7

School: Kentucky

Other possibilities: Dennis Smith Jr. (PG, North Carolina State), Jonathan Isaac (F, Florida State)

Key expert quote: From Ford: "

9. Dallas Mavericks — Frank Ntilikina, G

Experts: 4 of 7

School: France

Other possibilities: Dennis Smith Jr. (PG, North Carolina State)

Key expert quote: From The Ringer: "

10. Sacramento Kings (via New Orleans Pelicans) — Lauri Markkanen, PF

Experts: 3 of 7

School: Arizona

Other possibilities: Zach Collins (PF/C, Gonzaga), Frank Ntilikina (G, France), Justin Jackson (F, UNC)

Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "

11. Charlotte Hornets — Zach Collins, PF/C or Donovan Mitchell, G

Experts: 2 of 7 each

School: Gonzaga (Collins), Louisville (Mitchell)

Other possibilities: Lauri Markkanen (PF/C, Arizona), Luke Kennard (G, Duke)

Key expert quote: The Ringer on Collins: "

12. Detroit Pistons — Donovan Mitchell, G; Luke Kennard, G; or Zach Collins, F/C

Experts: 2 of 7 each

School: Louisville (Mitchell), Duke (Kennard), Gonzaga (Collins)

Other possibilities: Justin Jackson (F, UNC)

Key expert quote: The Ringer on Mitchell: "

13. Denver Nuggets — OG Anunoby, F

Experts: 4 of 7

School: Indiana

Other possibilities: Jarrett Allen (C, Texas), Justin Patton (C, Creighton), Zach Collins (F/C, Gonzaga)

Key expert quote: Ford: "

14. Miami Heat — no consensus

Possibilities: Harry Giles (PF/C, Duke), T.J. Leaf (PF, UCLA), OG Anunoby (F, Indiana), John Collins (PF, Wake Forest), Zach Collins (F/C, Gonzaga), Donovan Mitchell (G, Louisville)

Key expert quote: DraftExpress on John Collins: "

15. Portland Trail Blazers — no consensus

Possibilities: Harry Giles (F, Duke), OG Anunoby (F, Indiana), Luke Kennard (G, Duke), John Collins (PF, Wake Forest), Justin Jackson (F, UNC), T.J. Leaf (F, UCLA), Justin Patton (C, Creighton)

Key expert quote: The Ringer on Kennard: "

16. Chicago Bulls — John Collins, PF or Justin Jackson, F

Experts: 2 of 7 each

School: Wake Forest (Collins) and UNC (Jackson)

Other possibilities: T.J. Leaf (F, UCLA), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), Luke Kennard (G, Duke)

Key expert quote: The Ringer on Jackson: "

17. Milwaukee Bucks — Ike Anigbogu, C

Experts: 2 of 7

School: UCLA

Other possibilities: Jarrett Allen (C, Texas), Justin Patton (C, Creighton), Harry Giles (PF/C, Duke), Donovan Mitchell (G, Louisville)

Key expert quote: From Ford: "

18. Indiana Pacers — no consensus

Other possibilities: T.J. Leaf (F, UCLA), John Collins (F/C, Gonzaga), Donovan Mitchell (G, Louisville), Jarrett Allen (C, Texas), Bam Adebayo (C, Kentucky), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), Ike Anigbogu (C, UCLA)

Key expert quote: Sharp on Ferguson: "

19. Atlanta Hawks — Jarrett Allen, C

Experts: 3 of 7

School: Texas

Other possibilities: Justin Patton (C, Creighton), John Collins (PF, Wake Forest), Justin Jackson (F, UNC)

Key expert quote: Howard-Cooper on Allen: "

20. Portland Trail Blazers (via Memphis Grizzlies) — Harry Giles, F

Experts: 3 of 7

School: Duke

Other possibilities: Ike Anigbogu (PF/C, Gonzaga), Bam Adebayo (C, Kentucky), Justin Patton (C, Creighton), Kyle Kuzma (PF, Utah)

Key expert quote: From Parrish: "

21. Oklahoma City Thunder — no consensus

Possibilities: Justin Jackson (F, UNC), Ivan Rabb (PF, California), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), Luke Kennard (SG, Duke), D.J. Wilson (PF, Michigan), Jawun Evans (PG, Oklahoma State)

Key expert quote: Howard-Cooper on Rabb: "

22. Brooklyn Nets (via Washington Wizards) — no consensus

Possibilities: Justin Patton (C, Creighton), John Collins (PF, Wake Forest), Ike Anigbogu (C, UCLA), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), Tony Bradley (PF, UNC), Anzejs Pasecniks (C, Spain), Jawun Evans (PG, Oklahoma State)

Key expert quote: Ford on Patton: "... He remains a player that many scouts feel has tremendous upside. He's raw, but the Nets can throw their lot with a player who needs time to develop."

23. Toronto Raptors (via Los Angeles Clippers) —Anzejs Pasecniks, C

Experts: 2 of 7

School: Spain

Other possibilities: Rodions Kurucs (SF, Spain), Tyler Lydon (F, Syracuse), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), Semi Ojeleye (F, SMU)

Key expert quote: From Sharp: "

24. Utah Jazz — no consensus

Possibilities: Ike Anigbogu (PF/C, UCLA), Tony Bradley (PF, UNC),

Key expert quote: Ford on Bradley: "

25. Orlando Magic (via Toronto Raptors) — Isaiah Hartenstein, PF/C

Experts: 2 of 7

School: Lithuania

Possibilities: Frank Jackson (G, Duke), Rodions Kurucs (SF, Spain), D.J. Wilson (F, Michigan), Wesley Iwundu (G/F, Kansas State)

Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "

26. Portland Trail Blazers — T.J. Leaf, PF

Experts: 2 of 7

School: UCLA

Other possibilities: Isaiah Hartenstein (PF/C, Lithuania), Bam Adebayo (C, Kentucky), Semi Ojeleye (F, SMU)

Key expert quote: From The Ringer: "

27. Brooklyn Nets — Caleb Swanigan, C

Experts: 2 of 7

School: Purdue

Other possibilities: Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), D.J. Wilson (PF, Michigan), Semi Ojeleye (F, SMU), Ike Anigbogu (C, UCLA), Jonah Bolden (PF, UCLA)

Key expert quote: From Parrish: "

28. Los Angeles Lakers (via Houston Rockets) — no consensus

Other possibilities: Ivan Rabb (PF, California), Anzejs Pasecniks (C, Spain), D.J. Wilson (F, Michigan), Tyler Lydon (F, Syracuse), Tony Bradley (PF, UNC), Josh Hart (G, Villanova), Jordan Bell (F, Oregon)

Key expert quote: Ford on Wilson: "The Lakers are said to be high on this high-flying stretch-4. When Wilson isn't boarding above the rim or launching 3s, there isn't a lot to his game, but those two attributes can get a player into the first round."

29. San Antonio Spurs — Jordan Bell, F

Experts: 4 of 7

School: Oregon

Other possibilities: Isaiah Hartenstein (PF/C, Lithuania), Ivan Rabb (PF, California), Anzejs Pasecniks (C, Spain)

Key expert quote: From Sharp: "

30. Utah Jazz (via Golden State Warriors) — Jawun Evans, PG

Experts: 3 of 7

School: Oklahoma State

Possibilities: Rodions Kurucs (SF, Spain), Ivan Rabb (PF, California), Frank Jackson (G, Duke)

Key expert quote: From Parrish: "

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