

The San Antonio Spurs acquired two extra first-round picks at the NBA trade deadline when dealing Derrick White (Celtics) and Thaddeus Young (Raptors).
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However, injuries stunted the Cavs playoff push and Cleveland landed in the lottery, keeping their protected pick. The Indiana Pacers were looking like a lock for two first-round selections, after trading Caris LeVert to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Oklahoma City Thunder had four of the first 34 picks, including three first-rounders, thanks to the Chris Paul (Suns) and Paul George (Clippers) trades, before acquiring a future first-round pick from Denver. The Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers moved down one spot. The Sacramento Kings moved into the top four with the Detroit Pistons falling out. They will have a tough decision to make in the frontcourt, choosing between Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith. The Orlando Magic won the NBA Lottery and will pick first in the 2022 NBA Draft. I was really hoping to see the Houston Rockets select Jaden Ivey with the third pick, but this all but confirms whichever of the big three are left will don a Rockets uniform.Įarlier in the week, the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder made a trade that sent the 30th pick in the NBA Draft to Denver in exchange for JaMychal Green. RealGM does a great job breaking down all traded draft picks.

The Rockets have three first-round picks as they also own the Brooklyn Nets selection. Last week, the Dallas Mavericks traded for Christian Wood and sent the 26th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft back to Houston. McCollum, Norman Powell and Robert Covington as their season unraveled. They currently hold the 7th pick in the draft, but rumor has it they are looking to acquire another veteran with this pick. McGowens is averaging 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this season while getting experience as both a point. Grant joins Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons as the Blazers look to return to the NBA Playoffs. Toronto Raptors mock draft: Bryce McGowens has so much potential. They also swapped second-round picks tonight. Last night, the Detroit Pistons traded Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for a future first-round pick. You can watch Banchero in action today against Michigan State.The Golden State Warriors have won their fourth NBA Championship in the past eight years and Steph Curry finally won an NBA Finals MVP! You can argue that Smith and Holmgren might have higher ceilings, but I also think they have more potential to be busts, though I would bet against it.Ĭould we see Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero together next season? He’s the guy Cade wants and in this case, the rookie might be right. He might have the highest floor of any prospect in this draft, as I just can’t see a way that he is not a success at the next level. Chet Holmgren’s size and lack of experience against elite competition are the knocks against him, but Banchero doesn’t really have any. There are question marks about Jabari Smith’s ability to put the ball on the floor and beat NBA defenders. He can score from all three levels, is already a solid defender and projects as a guy who will improve even more as a shooter.

The other argument for Banchero is that he doesn’t have a glaring weakness in his game. 41 ranked prospect on our latest 2022 NBA Mock Draf. The difference is that Banchero is already a better shooter than Griffin was coming out of college, as Blake didn’t develop a 3-point shot until much later in his career after his athleticism had faded.īanchero isn’t quite at Blake’s level athletically, but he is close, and like Blake, can handle the ball and initiate the offense at 6-foot-10, which is not something you see every day. Between The Lines Sports highlights Bryce McGowens from Nebraska who we currently have slotted as the No. 2022NBADraft BryceMcGowensVideo breakdown of 2022 draft prospect and Nebraska Cornhuskers CG Bryce McGowensMake sure you follow us on Twitter TheBoxAndOne. and with the ability to jump out of the gym, Banchero reminds me a lot of former Piston Blake Griffin. When Cade was promoting Banchero as the top guy, he listed his size and elite athleticism as the primary reasons.Ĭunningham is right about that. Pistons draft: Cade Cunningham may be right about Paolo Banchero I don’t know how much weight the Pistons will give Cade Cunningham’s opinion, but the more I watch Banchero, the more I think he might be right. I may be undecided, but Cade Cunningham is not, as he made his preference for Banchero known earlier in the season.
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