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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. The 2024 draft class is headlined by Bronny James, LeBron James son. 7 seed and play 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. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers):Mark Williams (Duke, C, Sophomore). 12. Offensively, Holmgren's ability to stretch the floor as a shooter is a perfect complement for Gilgeous-Alexander, who is one of the most aggressive drivers in the league and becomes almost impossible to keep out of the paint on a spaced floor. The Thunder landed the No. 3 pick, an 11.5% chance at the No. Sochans two-way potential is suffocating and he showed real flashes at Baylor. Hes a limited athlete, but there is a lot to like. The concerns about Holmgren's slight frame are legitimate -- but he's such a unique prospect with incredible potential that he's the right pick here. The Thunder also finished near the middle of the pack defensively (No. It may hurt to land at No. His jumper is the big question mark, but Daniels can handle the ball and distribute while changing the game on the other end. 12: Jeremy Sochan, Baylor, Kevin OConnor, The Ringer (6/17), No. 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. 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. Mathurin has long been a favorite in this space, and his offensive skill set is a lot of fun. But by jumping into the top three, the Thunder can plug a hole at forward with a franchise-caliber player. 1 wing defender, but hell be good in a secondary defensive role. 10 in this mock draft to the Orlando Magic. One of college basketball's most dominant two-way stars during his lone season at Gonzaga, Holmgren joins budding superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 2021 No. LOS ANGELES The Pacers and Pistons had already lost by the time the Thunder and Clipperstipped off Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena, which left just two scenarios in the upside-down standings. 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. 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. 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Here's what CBS Sports senior writer Matt Norlander had to say about Holmgren, whom he ultimately projects as a good-but-not-great player: I think it's more than reasonable to project at least one of the big three (Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero and Holmgren) to not be a top-five player in this class by the time we look up in 2030 and take stock of all that's happened. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. Were just not seeing it. That type of shooting inside would make up for Giddeys lack of range out on the perimeter. Portland could be in the market to move this pick for present-day help as they attempt to build around Damian Lillard. New York Knicks: Johnny Davis (Wisconsin, SG, Sophomore). The Thunder own two draft picks in this mock draft. This is Part 5 of a five-part series of mock drafts with a different team winning the lottery each edition, courtesy ofTankathon. 34: Caleb Houstan, Michigan, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated (6/20), No. Hes not likely to help a title contender now, which makes this an interesting bet. They'd replace Sabonis with either Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren or Jabari Smithwhoever falls into their lap. Its been quite a rise for LaRavia, but it seems like NBA teams have taken notice along with public-facing evaluators. The Magic could use a productive forward such as Murray, who can find ways to score off the ball by getting out in transition, cutting, shooting and crashing the glass. Staying put will likely lead to a best-player-available search that finds Jaden Ivey difficult to resist. Thunderous Intentions 1 year Jalen Green heads to OKC Thunder in CBS NBA Mock Draft Thunderous Intentions 1 year OKC Thunder: Top tweets of week May 23 - While the situation can still change, it seems a courtesy call at this point that the Thunder will add Holmgren to the young core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey on Thursday. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. He can also play the four when Oklahoma City goes small and has Smith at the five. Can he hold up to the physical toll of the NBA? He has a great motor and very good instincts and length on defense. 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The Orlando Magic won the draft lottery , taking a 14 percent chance and Charlotte could obviously address that need in free agency or via trade but, if they dont, Williams is worthy of a mid-first round selection. 13. In the short term, Johnson would earn minutes with his ability to apply pressure as a slasher and defender. They trail the Orlando Magic by three games with 21 games left to go. 12: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky, NBADraft.net (6/21), No. This might be a selfish one in that it would be fun to watch Miami develop Brown from afar. The idea is to build around the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey from within. 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Oklahoma City have won 14 out of their last 26 games against Los Angeles. 12: Ousmane Dieng, NZ Breakers, Sam Vecenie, The Athletic (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. Sacramento Kings: Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky, SG, Freshman). The 6-foot-10 former Auburn star has an ability to stretch the court from the four spot. However, the Kings still have the choice here and, at least for me, Ivey is a best player available choice. Orlando Magic: Keegan Murray (Iowa, PF, Sophomore). Still, the 6'6" sophomore wing has emerged as a lottery prospect for his shot-making and budding pull-up scoring game. 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. The Thunder wont be a playoff team, and OKC isnt going to push to make the play-in tournament. 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In particular, wed love to see Oklahoma City target fomer Duke wing AJ Griffin if hes available at 12. If hes available at two, Presti and Co. would be doing cartwheels. 1 pick. It honestly wouldnt surprise me if he was a top-20 pick. 2, No. The best player available is tough to identify at No. Jones averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game in his sophomore season for 1 pick. There is a good chance each is No. His injury has hurt his case, 'Its like a dream':Jaylen Hoard, Georgios Kalaitzakis making most of NBA opportunity with Thunder. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 2: Jabari Smith Jr., Auburn, NBADraft.net (6/21), No. Lets see what the final versions of mock drafts have the Thunder taking with the franchises three picks as the draft season is almost over. NBA Mock Draft 2022: The Orlando Magic Are On The Clock Brad Rowland May 17, 2022 The 2022 NBA Draft is less than six weeks away and, as of Tuesday evening, the board is set. Eventually, the goal will be for Griffin to build on the flashes of step-backs to become a more threatening one-on-one scorer. CBS Sports Gary Parrish gives the Thunder's pick an A+. Daniels is a heck of a defender, perhaps the best in the class on the perimeter. The Oklahoma City Thunder will select 2nd and 12th overall in the 2022 NBA draft following Tuesdays lottery results. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have three picks in the first 34: No. The Thunder ended With combines and workouts ramping up, some leaks are starting to occur about where players could end up being selected. Please check your email for a confirmation. 34 in 2022 NBA Draft Joe Mussatto Oklahoman View Comments The Thunder traded the 30th pick in the NBA Draft to the Nuggets, but OKC still has another pick several slots later at No. 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. 4 slot, and the Oklahoma City Thunder popped up to No. 1; Lakers climbing, Lillard becoming one of best scorers ever, Report: Harden 'serious' about returning to Houston, LeBron (foot) to miss at least two weeks, per report, Hornets' Ball (ankle) out for season, per report, Lillard has career-high 71 points in Blazers win, Report: NBA, NBPA close to agreement on new CBA. In Denver, he could work well as a cutter that doesnt need much on-ball equity. Dieng is far away at this point, but the Rockets are one of the franchises that should be willing to wait. 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