Davis would give the Knicks another shot-creator and scorer, while his toughness and knack for making shots in big moments should suit him well for New York's spotlight. 12: Jeremy Sochan, Baylor, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win (6/21), No. Banchero just beats both in the self-creation for scoring department, with Smith super reliant on tough jumpers and Holmgren more of a play-finisher in the half court. Analysis: Phillips had six interceptions in 2022, and he has the toughness and instincts to excel playing inside or outside cornerback at 5 By the time summer league starts, itll be nearly 11 months since Holmgren suffered his Lisfranc injury. The Thunder will be selecting second overall for the second time in franchise history, and considering the first time resulted in Kevin Durant in 2007, Id say general manager Sam Presti has a good track record with top picks. 1 prospect in the 2023 class before reclassifying. Kessler doesnt help the Bucks a ton right now with Brook Lopez on the team and both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis able to play center. Between Turner's interior defense and Smith's lateral mobility, the Pacers could move forward with one of the league's tougher frontcourts to score against. The Orlando Magic won the draft lottery , taking a 14 percent chance and By avoiding Duren at 12 and trading up for him a handful of spots later, the Thunder also find value. Seems like a Warriors guy. On the surface, this may appear as though the Thunder failed to succeed in 2020-21, but this couldnt be further from the truth, as this rebuilding organization now finds itself in possession of the fourth-best odds of landing the top slot in this years NBA Draft, and a 52.5 percent chance of nabbing a top-five pick on the night. 6. 34: Patrick Baldwin Jr., Milwaukee, Sign up for the OKC Thunder Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. His jumper is the big question mark, but Daniels can handle the ball and distribute while changing the game on the other end. The best player available is tough to identify at No. 7), and Carolina Panthers (No. The Thunder own four total picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. Sochans two-way potential is suffocating and he showed real flashes at Baylor. Presti will have to determine how much fit should matter when assessing options at No. The Thunder could offer up their 30th pick and a future first-round pick to a squad in Houston that has to continue adding draft capital. With the No. 7 odds up to the No. In particular, wed love to see Oklahoma City target fomer Duke wing AJ Griffin if hes available at 12. 13. OKC Thunder offseason primer: Draft picks, salary decisions and preparing for 2023 G Johnny Davis Age: 20 (Feb. 27, 2002) College: Wisconsin Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 196 pounds Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin Davis would admittedly be a reach, especially compared to the players above him. 1 option role. But by jumping into the top three, the Thunder can plug a hole at forward with a franchise-caliber player. The ideal next team-building step for the Oklahoma City Thunder would be to upgrade a frontcourt that features, Darius Bazley, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Isaiah Roby. Griffin is a heck of a shooter already, and he would pair well with what the Pelicans are building. Dieng is far away at this point, but the Rockets are one of the franchises that should be willing to wait. After reaching the NBA Playoffs in five straight seasons (2015-16 to 2019-20), Oklahoma City has found itself in the lottery room in back-to-back years. They trail the Orlando Magic by three games with 21 games left to go. Please check your email for a confirmation. Oklahoma Citys passing could be a lot of fun if this works. Who will the Thunder select with three first-round picks? Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Mathurin would give the Pistons lineup a jolt of explosiveness that Cade Cunningham and Saddiq Bey don't. 2 days. The Magic do have significant investments in big men already, but Mo Bamba may not be long for Orlando and, more than anything, the No. Here are the latest projected picks for the Thunder, according to TSN's Kyle Irving: Jordan Greer is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. This is a swing pick for the Nets and, by the way, Brooklyn can still choose to defer this selection to 2023 if they so choose. The Magic could go a few different directions with this selection (including a popular No. Especially with Thunder GM Sam Presti making decisions, Oklahoma City could find real building blocks with its second and third first-round picks. Clemente Almanza. The question is offense, where he is an inconsistent shooter at best that needs polish with the ball in his hands. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. So this would be a good year for them to win the lottery withPaolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith at the top of boards. Not even close. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Its been quite a rise for LaRavia, but it seems like NBA teams have taken notice along with public-facing evaluators. DRAFT: June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. NBA mock draft 2022:Who will the Thunder select with three first-round picks? 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated (6/20), No. Of course, it is fair to point out that there is not a definitive No. If the Thunder lost to the Clippers, OKC would finish solo fourth. The Spurs have not been known to worry about position or needs in the draft, and they'd ignore them again in this situation. Much has already been made of Atlantas need for a secondary creator in the wake of an early playoff exit against Miami. 34: E.J. The 2022 NBA draft is a day away, which means that the final round of mock drafts has hit the internet. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. 10 in this mock draft to the Orlando Magic. Dennis Schroder scored 26 points as the Lakers, without LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, pulled out a crucial 123-117 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. WebRoundtable mock draft: Thunder make 2 trades, get Kuminga and Sengun. Hes also extremely young and was the No. For general manager Sam Presti and Co., the process seems to be coming to fruition. The Thunder also own swap rights with the LA Clippers, meaning they could their pick if its better than OKCs. A special shooter at 6'10", Smith would thrive in a lineup with passers such as Haliburton and Malcolm Brogdon. The Thunder own four total picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. January 6, 2022 9:00 am ET Now that we have seen an extended stretch of college basketball, there is a new player who has emerged as the projected No. 8, and another (via the Clippers) thats likely to convey at No. In no way does this mean Smith would be a bad consolation prize for OKC. But that doesn't mean Holmgren's career will play out the same way. OKC will also pick 30th via the Suns, who finished with the best record (64-18) in the NBA. 2023 NBA mock draft: Who ESPN has the OKC Thunder selecting. He isnt a perfect fit with Trae Young given size concerns, but Washington is long, skilled, able to run a pick-and-roll, and capable of playing off the ball. Sochan may be the draft's most unique two-way player with his versatility to make shots, pass, score off the ball and guard all five positions. Griffin would come in and become an immediate bench presence behind Dort at the three. Since Holmgren's still dogged by questions about his frame and shelf life as a durable presence, I'll pick him to be the worst of the three. Defensively, there are some concerns, but there is enough to work with in terms of basketball IQ and frame to get by. That will give the Thunder another roll at the lottery, and perhaps the last using its own pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder will continue to build from scratch through the draft, and only three teams will have a better chance of winning the 2022 NBA lottery. Feb 07, 2023 - Oklahoma City 133 vs. Los Angeles 130 Apr 08, 2022 - Los Angeles 120 vs. Oklahoma City 101 The Oklahoma City Thunder (28-33) are set to host the Los Angeles Lakers (29-33) on Wednesday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. If the Blazers choose to make the pick, Duren brings a highly intriguing skill set with a 75 wingspan and a monster frame. The bottom-three teams have a 14% chance at the No. 1 wing defender, but hell be good in a secondary defensive role. 2, No. 2: 9). While this is the consensus belief that the OKC Thunder will fall into such a range, Bleacher Report recently posted a mock where the team lands outside of the top-five where, at sixth overall, they go on to select Tennessee wing,Keon Johnson. Its a mixed bag. After a 138-88 loss to the Clippers, the Thunder ownthe fourth-best odds meaning OKC will have a 12.5% chance at the No. The question is whether Holmgren tops out as a valuable rotation player or a legit franchise cornerstone. 12. 2022 NBA Draft Lottery Odds Tankathon Owning the fourth-highest lottery odds means the lowest Oklahoma Citys pick can fall is eighth overall. Hes raw offensively at 19 years old, but Johnson can still make an impactsimilar to the way Patrick Williams did this season in Chicagowith his tools, athleticism and developing skill in an off-ball role. He can guard. The 2022 NBA draft is a day away, which means that the final round of mock drafts has hit the internet. The Cavaliers don't have any glaring positional needs, so they could just target Agbaji for an always useful combination of shooting and defense. Coming off a 58-loss season, Oklahoma City must hit on a vast majority of these picks. As Norlander says, Holmgren's floor still appears to be pretty high. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images). 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which puts OKC in prime position to land one of the big three prospects: Auburns Jabari Smith, Gonzagas Chet Holmgren or Dukes Paolo Banchero.. Read any mock draft or listen to any draft expert, and its a near 100% certainty one of those three will be wearing a Thunder blue cap come the 4 slot, and the Oklahoma City Thunder popped up to No. It honestly wouldnt surprise me if he was a top-20 pick. Whether its at one of the two guard spots or out on the wing, best player available should be the name of the game at 12. The 2024 draft class is headlined by Bronny James, LeBron James son. He'll have the Los Angeles Clippers' and Phoenix Suns' first-rounders to round out the roster. The Thunder own four total picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. They will make their first selection after the Magic, who won the NBA Draft Lottery last month. Round 1, No. 11: Ousmane Dieng, NZ Breakers (acquired in trade with Knicks) 2. Chet Holmgren 11. Ousmane Dieng 12. Jalen Williams 34. Jaylin Williams ESPN Mel Kiper Jr.s 2023 NFL Mock Draft (from January 25) Round: 1 Overall Pick: 25 NFL Team: Cincinnati Bengals Analysis: Both Kincaid and Luke Musgrave (Oregon State) have a chance to be Round 1 picks, and I wouldnt be surprised if a few teams preferred one of them over Michael Mayer (Notre Dame) as the top-ranked tight end in 74 shares. For one, he's not nearly as skilled as Durant. The Thunder ruled Holmgren out for the entire 2022-23 regular season, but his status for 2023 summer league is unknown. 17), so Presti may feel more pressure to improve and balance out the offense. 2023 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Arkansas backcourt, SEC prominent in lottery. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. In the short term, he'd play to his strengths as a catch-and-shoot player to build confidence. 1 pick is a spot to simply take the best prospect. Whoever lands the No. Long-term, Kessler could be a lot like Lopez on defense, as he was arguably the best single rim protector in college basketball this season. They will make their first selection after the Magic, who won the NBA Draft Lottery last month. His slender frame is where most of the doubt begins and ends. Heres Our Review Of Cocaine Bear: Oh Hell Yes! Nobody is at that size. In the short term, Johnson would earn minutes with his ability to apply pressure as a slasher and defender. 6 pick, a 16.7% chance at the No. Griffin. A core of Gilgeous-Alexander, Giddey and Banchero means Presti will still want to fill gaps with shooters and defenders. 2024 NBA mock draft: Who ESPN has the OKC Thunder selectingReport: Jabari Smith Jr. wanted to be drafted by the ThunderESPN 2023 NBA mock draft: Thunder take Nick Smith Jr. with top pick, Story originally appeared on Thunder Wire. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 10 in this mock draft to the Orlando Magic. 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