The NBA Draft had the rarest of shake-ups over the weekend: a trade for the No. 1 pick.
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NBA MOCK DRAFT: Here's what the experts are predicting for all 30 first-round picks
The first round of the NBA Draft is expected to be dominated by point guards, many of whom could turn into franchise players.
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The Philadelphia 76ers gave the No. 3 pick and a future first-round pick to the Boston Celtics to jump up to No. 1.
In doing so, the 76ers signaled a potential end of "The Process" by going after consensus top prospect Markelle Fultz while the Celtics seem to continue to bide their time until they make a big move.
While the very top of the draft seems set, the remaining picks appear to be up in the air. To get a better idea of how the first round might play out, we surveyed seven experts' mock drafts to find a consensus pick for all 30 first-round picks.
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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. Philadelphia 76ers — Markelle Fultz, G
Experts: 7 of 7
School: Washington
Other possibilities: none
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Key expert quote: From Ford: "[The Sixers]
2. Los Angeles Lakers — Lonzo Ball, PG
Experts: 7 of 7
School: UCLA
Other possibilities: none
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Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "
3. Boston Celtics — Josh Jackson, G/F
Experts: 4 of 7
School: Kansas
Other possibilities: Jayson Tatum (F, Duke)
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Key expert quote: From Sharp: "J
4. Phoenix Suns — Jayson Tatum, F
Experts: 2 of 7
School: Duke
Other possibilities: Josh Jackson (F, Kansas), De'Aaron Fox (PG, Kentucky)
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Key expert quote: From Ford: "
5. Sacramento Kings — De'Aaron Fox, PG
Experts: 5 of 7
School: Kentucky
Other possibilities: Jayson Tatum (F, Duke), Jonathan Isaac (F, Florida State)
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Key expert quote: From Parrish: "
6. Orlando Magic — Jonathan Isaac, F
Experts: 4 of 7
School: Florida State
Other possibilities: Jayson Tatum (F, Duke), Malik Monk (G, Kentucky)
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Key expert quote: From The Ringer: "
7. Minnesota Timberwolves — Lauri Markkanen, PF
Experts: 3 of 7
School: Arizona
Other possibilities: Malik Monk (G, Kentucky), Jonathan Isaac (F, Florida State)
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Key expert quote: From Ford: "We've been back and forth between Isaac and Markkanen here for several mock drafts ... Markkanen is more ready now and a more proven shooter."
8. New York Knicks — Malik Monk, G or Frank Ntilikina, G
Experts: 3 of 7 each
School: Kentucky (Monk), Strasbourg, France (Ntilikina)
Other possibilities: Dennis Smith Jr. (PG, North Carolina State)
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Key expert quote: Howard-Cooper on Ntilikina: "
9. Dallas Mavericks — Dennis Smith, PG
Experts: 5 of 7
School: North Carolina State
Other possibilities: Frank Ntilikina (G, France)
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Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "
10. Sacramento Kings (via New Orleans Pelicans) — Zach Collins, PF/C
Experts: 3 of 7
School: Gonzaga
Other possibilities: Frank Ntilikina (G, France), Lauri Markkanen (PF, Arizona), Dennis Smith (PG, North Carolina State), Luke Kennard (SG, Duke)
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Key expert quote: From Ford: "Skal LabissiereGeorgios Papagiannis
11. Charlotte Hornets — Donovan Mitchell, G
Experts: 3 of 7
School: Louisville
Other possibilities: Lauri Markkanen (PF/C, Arizona), Luke Kennard (SG, Duke), Malik Monk (G, Kentucky)
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Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "
12. Detroit Pistons — Luke Kennard, SG
Experts: 3 of 7
School: Duke
Other possibilities: Justin Jackson (F, UNC), Donovan Mitchell (G, Louisville), Zach Collins (PF/C, Gonzaga), Dennis Smith (PG, North Carolina State)
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Key expert quote: From Ford: "Kennard is getting interest as high as No. 8 to the Knicks ... The Pistons need shooting and Kennard may be the best shooter in the draft."
13. Denver Nuggets — John Collins, PF
Experts: 2 of 7
School: Wake Forest
Other possibilities: Zach Collins (F/C, Gonzaga), Justin Jackson (F, UNC), OG Anunoby (F, Indiana), Harry Giles (PF/C, Duke), Donovan Mitchell (G, Louisville)
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Key expert quote: From DraftExpress: "
14. Miami Heat — no consensus
Possibilities: Harry Giles (PF/C, Duke), OG Anunoby (F, Indiana), Donovan Mitchell (G, Louisville), Luke Kennard (SG, Duke), Justin Jackson (F, UNC)
Key expert quote: Parrish on Anunoby: "
15. Portland Trail Blazers — Justin Patton, C
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Experts: 3 of 7
School: Creighton
Possibilities: Harry Giles (PF/C, Duke), John Collins (PF, Wake Forest), Jarrett Allen (C, Texas), Frank Ntilikina (G, France)
Key expert quote: From Parrish: "
16. Chicago Bulls — Jarrett Allen, C
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Experts: 2 of 7
School: Texas
Other possibilities: Luke Kennard (SG, Duke), OG Anuboby (F, Indiana), John Collins (PF, Wake Forest), Justin Jackson (F, UNC)
Key expert quote: From DraftExpress: "
17. Milwaukee Bucks — Ike Anigbogu, C
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Experts: 2 of 7
School: UCLA
Other possibilities: Harry Giles (PF/C, Duke), Justin Patton (C, Creighton), Bam Adebayo (C, UCLA)
Key expert quote: From Ford: "
18. Indiana Pacers — T.J. Leaf, PF
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Experts: 2 of 7
School: UCLA
Other possibilities: Bam Adebayo (C, Kentucky), John Collins (F/C, Gonzaga), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), Kyle Kuzma (F, Utah)
Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "
19. Atlanta Hawks — no consensus
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Possibilities: Justin Patton (C, Creighton), Ike Anigbogu (C, UCLA) John Collins (PF, Wake Forest), T.J. Leaf (PF, UCLA), Anzejs Pasecniks (C, Spain), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia)
Key expert quote: The Ringer on Pasecniks: "
20. Portland Trail Blazers (via Memphis Grizzlies) — Bam Adebayo, C
Experts: 2 of 7
School: Kentucky
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Other possibilities: T.J. Leaf (PF, UCLA), Harry Giles (PF/C, Duke), Justin Jackson (F, UNC), OG Anunobu (F, Indiana)
Key expert quote: From Howard-Cooper: "
21. Oklahoma City Thunder — no consensus
Possibilities: Justin Jackson (F, UNC), Ivan Rabb (PF, California),D.J. Wilson (PF, Michigan), T.J. Leaf (PF, UCLA), Ike Anigbogu (C, UCLA), Jarrett Allen (C, Texas), OG Anunoby (F, Indiana)
Key expert quote: Ford on Jackson: "
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22. Brooklyn Nets (via Washington Wizards) — Harry Giles, PF/C
Experts: 2 of 7
School: Duke
Possibilities: Ike Anigbogu (C, UCLA), Justin Patton (C, Creighton), Anzejs Pasecniks (C, Spain), D.J. Wilson (F, Michigan)
Key expert quote: The Ringer on Giles: "
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23. Toronto Raptors (via Los Angeles Clippers) — Terrance Ferguson, G/F or Tyler Lydon, F
Experts: 2 of 7 each
School: Australia (Ferguson), Syracuse (Lydon)
Possibilities: T.J. Leaf (PF, UCLA), Isaiah Hartenstein (C, Lithuania), Anzejs Pasecniks (C, Spain), Jonah Bolden (PF, Serbia)
Key expert quote: Parrish on Lydon: "L
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24. Utah Jazz — Semi Ojeleye, PF
Experts: 2 of 7
School: Southern Methodist University
Possibilities: Tony Bradley (PF, UNC), T.J. Leaf (PF, UCLA),
Key expert quote:
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25. Orlando Magic (via Toronto Raptors) — Jawun Evans, PG
Experts: 2 of 7
School: Oklahoma State
Possibilities: Jarrett Allen (C, Texas), Anzejs Pasecniks (C, Spain), Derrick White (G, Colorado), Bam Adebayo (C, Kentucky), Ike Anigbogu (C, UCLA)
Key expert quote: From Sharp: "
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26. Portland Trail Blazers — Isaiah Hartenstein, C
Experts: 3 of 7
School: Lithuania
Possibilities: Harry Giles (PF/C, Duke), Ivan Rabb (PF, Cal), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), Anzejs Paseciks (C, Spain)
Key expert quote: From Ford: "
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27. Los Angeles Lakers (via Brooklyn Nets) — Caleb Swanigan, C
Experts: 2 of 7
School: Purdue
Other possibilities: D.J. Wilson (F, Michigan), Semi Ojeleye (F, SMU), Derrick White (G, Colorado), Jordan Bell (F, Oregon)
Key expert quote: From Parrish: "
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28. Los Angeles Lakers (via Houston Rockets) — no consensus
Possibilities: Tyler Lydon (F, Syracuse), Kyle Kuzma (F, Utah), D.J. Wilson (F, Michigan), Josh Hart (G, Villanova), Jordan Bell (F, Oregon), Wesley Iwundu (F, Kansas State), Isaiah Hartenstein (C, Lithuania)
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 — no consensus
Possibilities: Josh Hart (G, Villanova), Terrance Ferguson (G/F, Australia), Caleb Swanigan (C, Purdue), Tyler Lydon (F, Syracuse), Jordan Bell (F, Oregon), Frank Jackson (G, Duke), Ivan Rabb (PF, California)
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Key expert quote: From Ford: "There's very little that's sexy about Hart's game. But he does everything well enough and could be a long-term backup for Danny Green."
30. Utah Jazz (via Golden State Warriors) — Jonah Bolden, F
Experts: 2 of 7
School: UCLA/Serbia
Possibilities: Ivan Rabb (PF, California), Frank Jackson (G, Duke), Jawun Evans (PG, Oklahoma State), Caleb Swanigan (C, Purdue)
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Key expert quote: From Sharp: "
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