2014 MOCK DRAFT
1. CAVALIERS
Jabari Parker – SF – Duke: The Cavs reportedly are debating between Andrew Wiggins and Parker. That’s so Cavs, so expect them to screw it up and go with Parker. Other possibilities: Wiggins, trade down.
2. BUCKS
Andrew Wiggins – SG – Kansas: Welcome to Christmas in June, as the Bucks land the most electric player in the draft. Other possibilities: Dante Exum, Parker.
3. 76ERS
Dante Exum – SG/PG – Australia: Exum has more hype than substance, but the injury to Joel Embiid forces the Sixers to grab the Aussie. Other possibilities: Embiid, trade down to Magic.
4. MAGIC
Joel Embiid – C – Kansas: Embiid’s foot injury really messes with the Magic, but for a team not going anywhere just yet, take the gamble. Other possibilities: Noah Vonleh, trade picks 4 and 12 to land a top-three pick.
5. JAZZ
Noah Vonleh – PF – Indiana: Can stretch the floor as well as protect the rim. Will add some much-needed defense in Utah. Other possibilities: Aaron Gordon, Julius Randle.
6. CELTICS
Julius Randle – PF – Kentucky: If Embiid slides, it likely will end here. Other possibilities: Embiid, Aaron Gordon.
7. LAKERS
Aaron Gordon – PF – Arizona: Gordon’s athleticism is off the charts, but his shooting needs a lot of work. Other possibilities: Marcus Smart, Doug McDermott.
8. KINGS
Marcus Smart – PG – Oklahoma State: A power point guard who is highly competitive. Just what the Kings need. Other possibilities: Gary Harris, McDermott.
9. HORNETS
Gary Harris – SG/PG – Michigan State: Steve Clifford is a defensive-minded coach, and the Hornets need help in that department. Other possibilities: McDermott, Adreian Payne.
10. BULLS (TRADE WITH 76ERS)
Doug McDermott – PF – Creighton: Win-win for the Bulls. They lose the extra rookie salary and grab a shooter who can be flipped in a trade if they need to clear salary for Carmelo Anthony. Every team needs shooting, and McDermott is a marksman. Other possibilities: Philadelphia keeps the pick and adds McDermott or Nik Stauskas.
11. NUGGETS
Zach LaVine – SG/PG – UCLA : Could be looking for a trade partner, but they need help in the backcourt and land the versatile LaVine. Other possibilities: This is a trade-down spot, and they could make a move with the Bulls for Nos. 16 and 19.
12. MAGIC
Elfrid Payton – PG – Louisiana Lafayette: The most athletic point guard left on the board, and the Magic need help at the point. Other
possibilities: Tyler Ennis, Shabazz Napier.
13. TIMBERWOLVES
Rodney Hood – SF – Duke: They need outside scoring, with or without Kevin Love on the roster. Other possibilities: Payne, James Young.
14. SUNS
T.J. Warren – SF – North Carolina State: Warren will give Phoenix another scorer for its highoctane offense. Other possibilities: Trade down, Kyle Anderson.
15. HAWKS
Kyle Anderson – SF – UCLA Other possibilities: Young, Clint Capela.
16. 76ERS (FROM BULLS)
Nik Stauskas – SG – Michigan Other possibilities: Young, Dario Saric.
17. CELTICS
Dario Saric – SF – Croatia Other possibilities: Young, Capela.
18. SUNS
Clint Capela – PF – Switzerland Other possibilities: Jerami Grant, Payne.
19. 76ERS (FROM BULLS)
Adreian Payne – PF – Michigan State Other possibilities: Cleanthony Early, Grant.
20. RAPTORS
Tyler Ennis – PG – Syracuse Other possibilities: Napier, Jordan Clarkson.
21. THUNDER
P.J. Hairston – SG – North Carolina Other possibilities: Jordan Adams.
22. GRIZZLIES
Cleanthony Early – PF – Wichita State Other possibilities: Jarnell Stokes, Grant.
23. JAZZ
C.J. Wilcox – SG – Washington Other possibilities: K.J. McDaniels.
24. HORNETS
K.J. McDaniels – SF – Clemson Other possibilities: Stokes, Grant.
25. ROCKETS
Jusuf Nurkic – C – Bosnia Other possibilities: Stokes, Grant.
26. HEAT
Shabazz Napier – PG – UConn Other possibilities: Stokes, Mitch McGary.
27. SUNS
Jerami Grant – PF – Syracuse Other possibilities: Stokes, Glenn Robinson III.
28. CLIPPERS
Jarnell Stokes – PF – Tennessee Other possibilities: Patric Young, Robinson III.
29. THUNDER
Mitch McGary – PF/C – Michigan Other possibilities: Clarkson, Adams.
30. SPURS
Vasilije Micic – PG – Serbia Other possibilities: Adams, P. Young.