22 2: Paolo Banchero, Duke, Krysten Peek, Yahoo! Chandler is from the Memphis area, and Tyus Jones is a free agent. 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. Hes also a plug-and-play role player as an off-ball shooter and a very intelligent cutter. https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nba-mock-drafts-oklahoma-city-thunder-june-3-0-draft-projections/, Projections for 2nd overall in 2022 first round, Projections for 12th overall in 2022 first round, Projections for 34th overall in 2022 second round, Cast your vote on who the Thunder will select, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He shot 42% from distance for the Tigers a season ago, and boasts some tremendous moves to create his own shot. Hes the kind of prospect that I can see a team falling in love with, particularly with his defensive aptitude at 68 with power and athleticism. The Orlando Magic won the draft lottery, taking a 14 percent chance and turning it into the top overall pick and boundless choices. 34. The 2024 draft class is headlined by Bronny James, LeBron James son. This is Part 5 of a five-part series of mock drafts with a different team winning the lottery each edition, courtesy ofTankathon. He'll have the Los Angeles Clippers' and Phoenix Suns' first-rounders to round out the roster. Eason might go in the lottery. 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. Analysis: Phillips had six interceptions in 2022, and he has the toughness and instincts to excel playing inside or outside cornerback at 5 NBA Draft 2022: 10 players OKC Thunder could target at No. 4 pick, a 7.2% chance at the No. Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated: Chet Holmgren, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win: Jabari Smith, Ricky ODonnell, SB Nation: Chet Holmgren, Kevin OConnor, The Ringer: Ousmane Dieng, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated: Jeremy Sochan, Ricky ODonnell, SB Nation: Jeremy Sochan, Sign up for the OKC Thunder Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 4. Related: Ideal Jabari Smith landing spots in 2022 NBA Draft. His slender frame is where most of the doubt begins and ends. After drafting Paolo Banchero, the Thunder could target his frontcourt college partner after the duo led Duke to the Final Four. 2023 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Arkansas backcourt, SEC prominent in lottery. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. Picturing Chet Holmgren shooting threes and blocking shots next to Zion Williamson could be too tempting for the New Orleans Pelicans to pass on. Were just not seeing it. OKC hitting on its 12.5 percent odds would significantly help expedite its process of returning to relevance and creating a credible nucleus. He can also play the four when Oklahoma City goes small and has Smith at the five. 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, Jonathan Givony, ESPN (6/21), No. So this would be a good year for them to win the lottery with, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Please check your email for a confirmation. 1 wing defender, but hell be good in a secondary defensive role. Still, the 6'6" sophomore wing has emerged as a lottery prospect for his shot-making and budding pull-up scoring game. 1 overall pick. Agbaji isnt quite big enough or good enough on defense to be a No. 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. You'll now receive the top OKC Thunder Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. If hes available at two, Presti and Co. would be doing cartwheels. Washington Wizards: Jeremy Sochan (Baylor, PF, Freshman). 1 pick or, at least one within the first five, should they fall out of such an area, theyll still likely be able to bring on a high-quality prospect. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 12: Jeremy Sochan, Baylor, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win (6/21), No. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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 Brown is a crazy athlete who should be able to defend well, and if he can find a role on offense, look out. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images). He's going to be a good player. However, theres still crucial games to be played to determine the final draft lottery odds. As of now, the Oklahoma City Thunder hold the fourth-worst record in the NBA. As such, they would have the fourth-highest lottery odds if the season were to end today. Outside of that top pick, the Thunder also have two more first rounders. He has the highest ceiling in this draft and, for that reason, should go no lower than here. Can he hold up to the physical toll of the NBA? The Magic could go a few different directions with this selection (including a popular No. The Thunder have an opportunity to take a huge step forward in their rebuild. Detroit Pistons: Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona, SG/SF, Sophomore). 34: Jaylin Williams, Arkansas, Sam Vecenie, The Athletic (6/21), No. 7 overall. Feb 07, 2023 - Oklahoma City 133 vs. Los Angeles 130 Apr 08, 2022 - Los Angeles 120 vs. Oklahoma City 101 The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. Oklahoma Citys passing could be a lot of fun if this works. Presti will have to determine how much fit should matter when assessing options at No. Once again, the Thunder have three picks, and they can take some swings. Ousmane Dieng and Jaylin Williams are likely safe bets to play in a handful of summer league games. 8 pick. The Hornets need a long-term center in the worst way. Griffin. James is expected to go No. DRAFT: June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. NBA mock draft 2022:Who will the Thunder select with three first-round picks? 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. This might be a selfish one in that it would be fun to watch Miami develop Brown from afar. 4 pick figures to be active in trade talks. He has the skill-set to make an immediate impact. Memphis made a similar pick with Ziaire Williams a year ago that looks pretty good now. The Pelicans would feature two of the NBA's most effective weapons around the rim. Heres Our Review Of Cocaine Bear: Oh Hell Yes! Though loaded with forwards, the Wizards need more defensive-minded players for their rotation. Seems like a Warriors guy. The Rockets almost cant go wrong with this pick in their current form. You could argue this is maybe the worst spot for Ivey and, honestly, it would be easier to slide him to No. Chances are, coming off a 24-win season with the majority of the players on the team looking upgradeable and replaceable, Presti and his staff will only take fit into account if they are struggling to confidently identify a best player available. 12: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky, NBADraft.net (6/21), No. The Oklahoma City Thunder will select 2nd and 12th overall in the 2022 NBA draft following Tuesdays lottery results. A core of Gilgeous-Alexander, Giddey and Banchero means Presti will still want to fill gaps with shooters and defenders. Sports (6/20), No. There is a good chance each is No. 2022 NBA Draft Dates to know: May 17, NBA Draft Lottery; June 23, NBA Draft Thunder 2022 picks (4): Two lottery picks: one that can fall no lower than No. Still, Hardy is a high-upside shot creating talent and he was better as the G League season went along in 2021-22. 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 Elsewhere, the Sacramento Kings are a solid winner from the evening, jumping from the No. In fact, if Brunson stays, I would cross this one off. 1 to No. There is a misconception that hell be a game-changer on defense immediately, but Davis should find a soft landing spot in the back half of the lottery somewhere. Dieng is far away at this point, but the Rockets are one of the franchises that should be willing to wait. section: | slug: 2022-nba-draft-grades-oklahoma-city-thunder-select-chet-holmgren-with-no-2-overall-pick | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | New York Knicks: Johnny Davis (Wisconsin, SG, Sophomore). He doesnt profile as a game-changing star, but Williams has impressive finishing equity and the ability to protect the rim on defense. This might be his floor come Draft night. His role wouldn't appear much different from the one he played at Gonzaga, where he shot 73.7 percent inside the arc and 39 percent from deep while finishing second in the nation in box plus-minus. It honestly wouldnt surprise me if he was a top-20 pick. 2: 6, USA Today mock draft: Thunder take Baylor junior Davion Mitchell. Next season will be critical for Aleksej Pokusevski, whose flashes haven't been persuasive enough to ease concerns over his lack of production and his inefficiency. In games it was an underdog in by 2.5 points or more so far this season, Oklahoma City has gone 27-11-1 against the spread. 1 for different teams, but Banchero should ultimately have the edge with the league's worst offense. 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. 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. 34 Here are 10 intriguing players OKC Thunder could target at No. Right now, Holmgren seems to be the leader in the clubhouse. Wesley is an upside play with his ability to generate shots, and he might be an intriguing defender in the future as well. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 2023 NBA mock draft: Who ESPN has the OKC Thunder selecting. This draft is known for the big men at the top, specifically Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith. The Thunder are not in a position to reach in the lottery. Between his 7'5" wingspan and leaping ability, he'll give the guards an easy-basket target and the team a rim protector to move forward with. Liddell, Ohio State, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win (6/21), No. Chandler isnt necessarily the backup for Morant that you would draw up in a lab, but hes a first-round talent. 12: Malaki Branham, Ohio State, Cody Taylor, Rookie Wire (6/20), No. 1 option role. The Indiana Pacers couldn't draw up a better plan than grabbing a top-three pick after trading Domantas Sabonis in a deal for Tyrese Haliburton. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have three picks in the first 34: Meanwhile, Giddey, who isn't a great shooter but is a special passer, now has a 7-foot shooting target for his sixth-sense reads and more space to operate as a playmaker. 8, and another (via the Clippers) thats likely to convey at No. News. The winner will get the No. 7 pick and a 2.2% chance at the No. The top prospects in this class are guard Matas Buzelis, who will be 18 years old and will play for the G League Ignite, and Cody Williams, the younger brother of Jalen Williams. Hed fit snugly next to a scoring guard like Bradley Beal. James is expected to go No. That is inherently reasonable given Smiths ability to shoot at his size (610) and the scheme versatility he may present on defense. The Nuggets need defensive help in a significant way and Beauchamp can provide it. https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nba-mock-drafts-oklahoma-city-thunder-post-lottery-picks-projections/, Projections for 2nd overall in 2022 first round, Projections for 12th overall in 2022 first round, Lakers vs. Thunder: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Wednesday, Lakers vs. Thunder: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet, Player grades: Thunder losing streak extends to five with 123-117 loss to Lakers, PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder's 123-117 loss to the Kings, Player grades: Thunder swept by Kings in season series with 123-117 loss, PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder's 133-130 win over the Lakers, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The 2022 NBA Draft is less than six weeks away and, as of Tuesday evening, the board is set. Citing his raw potential and the fact that Oklahoma City is far away from contending anyway, writer Jonathan Wasserman believes that the 19-year-old would be an ideal selection for the franchise at this point in the draft: His stats will come later as he builds on the flashes of post scoring and tougher shot-making he showed inFebruary and March. In the majority of mocks written up recently, weve been seeing Sam Presti and co. on the board anywhere from first to fourth overall and, in turn, have managed to nab themselves some serious top-tier talent. Im probably a touch lower on Murray than most, but this is a totally reasonable spot. It may hurt to land at No. 4 slot, and the Oklahoma City Thunder popped up to No. Daniels is a heck of a defender, perhaps the best in the class on the perimeter. 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. They will make their first selection after the Magic, who won the NBA Draft Lottery last month. Were talking about yet another frontcourt player who can stretch the court (45% shooting from three-point range as a freshman. Jun 24, 2022 8:00 AM EDT The Oklahoma City Thunder owned the lottery on Thursday night, taking three players in the top 12 selections. 1. May 18, 2022 10:49 am CT The Oklahoma City Thunder will select 2nd and 12th overall in the 2022 NBA draft following Tuesdays lottery results. 5 projection doesnt seem insane. Its a mixed bag. Perhaps, a team like the Houston Rockets picking at 17 might make sense. I can't wait to see him in the NBA, but I think he winds up as a good, but a bit inconsistent, modern stretch-center. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FEBRUARY 18: Nick Smith Jr. #3 talks with Anthony Black The best player available is tough to identify at No. LOS ANGELES The Pacers and Pistons had already lost by the time 12 and No. The Oklahoma City Thunder will select 2nd and 12th overall in the 2022 NBA draft following Tuesdays lottery results. 10 in this mock draft to the Orlando Magic. By avoiding Duren at 12 and trading up for him a handful of spots later, the Thunder also find value. Where does Oklahoma City land in the draft order? He doesnt need the ball a ton to be effective, and Griffin has the physicality and athleticism to be a strong defender. Of course, it is fair to point out that there is not a definitive No. Jun 23, 2022 at 8:33 pm ET 2 min read Getty Images With the No. Regardless of who participates, itll be a fun 10-day experience for Thunder fans as summer league will provide the first glimpses of OKCs newest members. The Thunder ruled Holmgren out for the entire 2022-23 regular season, but his status for 2023 Summer League is currently unknown. Staying put will likely lead to a best-player-available search that finds Jaden Ivey difficult to resist. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. He'd get immediate reps, late-game shots and a green light to continue strengthening his three-point shooting. In terms of sophomore players who could participate in summer league, Chet Holmgrens availability is up in the air. The ideal next team-building step for the Oklahoma City Thunder would be to upgrade a frontcourt that featuresDarius Bazley, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Isaiah Roby. He can pass. Jones averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game in his sophomore season for Sharpe is the mystery guy in this class, but there is enough buzz where a No. 7. 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