1 option role. 2: 6 pick, a 16.7% chance at the No. He has the highest ceiling in this draft and, for that reason, should go no lower than here. This might be a selfish one in that it would be fun to watch Miami develop Brown from afar. More:Will Thunder's Josh Giddey make All-Rookie first team? 1 to No. He doesnt need the ball a ton to be effective, and Griffin has the physicality and athleticism to be a strong defender. 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. 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. They'd replace Sabonis with either Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren or Jabari Smithwhoever falls into their lap. Of course, it is fair to point out that there is not a definitive No. 7 pick and a 2.2% chance at the No. Indiana might want to take a bit more of a swing, especially considering how infrequently they are in the lottery, but the Pacers take a scoring forward with real polish already. 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. With Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander established as the backcourt of the future, Thunder general manager Sam Presti will be looking to add at least one more piece to his young core on Thursday night. NBA Mock Draft 2022: The Orlando Magic Are On The Clock, GloRilla, Ice Spice, And The Carefree Black Girl Backlash, Karol G Tells Us About Her Most Personal Album Yet, Maana Ser Bonito, And Collaborating With Shakira, The Rundown: Between Cocaine Bears And Maple Syrup Heists, Margo Martindale Is Absolutely Thriving In 2023. 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. 12: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky, NBADraft.net (6/21), No. Mock Draft / 2 years ago 75 shares Post-trade deadline 2022-23 Oklahoma City Thunder roster. This year, Thunder games have hit the over 32 times. 29. Kainani Stevens is joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked On NBA Big Board to breakdown every pick. Clemente Almanza. In addition to those, the 30th pick (via the Suns) and the 34th pick. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Clippers):Mark Williams (Duke, C, Sophomore). If the Thunder beat the Clippers in the season finale, OKC and Indiana would finish in a tie for fourth. 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 - In the short term, Johnson would earn minutes with his ability to apply pressure as a slasher and defender. 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. It's a good situation for Banchero, who'd be playing with a star guard in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and one of the league's best passers in Josh Giddey. 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Auburn's Jabari Smith is new top pick by Magic, Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren slips to No. Where does Oklahoma City land in the draft order? Seems like a Warriors guy. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. With the 16th pick, OKC was slotted to take Texas big Kai Jones. A core of Gilgeous-Alexander, Giddey and Banchero means Presti will still want to fill gaps with shooters and defenders. 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. 12. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. There is a bit of a split on McGowens after a weird season at Nebraska. It remains unclear on whether he can defend in the NBA, but Jovic is 18 years old and highly skilled and polished in key areas. 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. This 7-foot rim-protector who can also bounce it like a guard and reliably make 3-pointers. 2022-23 Oklahoma City Thunder roster. The Thunder can fall no lower than eighth on lottery night, which is Tuesday, May 17, in Chicago. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday the Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren, a 7-foot stretch big with guard skills and potentially game-changing defensive ability. Jones averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game in his sophomore season for For the Houston Rockets version,click here. Considering how productive Jalen Williams has been this season, he mightve already outgrown summer league participation. If the Blazers choose to make the pick, Duren brings a highly intriguing skill set with a 75 wingspan and a monster frame. 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. With SGA, Giddey, Smith and wing Luguentz Dort acting as building blocks in Oklahoma, some might believe that the team should draft a center with the second of its two lottery picks. Its either going to be Gonzagas Chet Holmgren or Smith going No. The team fit with the Mavericks doesnt make a ton of sense unless Jalen Brunson leaves, and I get that. 7 overall. 10 in this mock draft to the Orlando Magic. The Magic could go a few different directions with this selection (including a popular No. He certainly brings offensive upside. 7 odds up to the No. The Thunder already have Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and, adjusting for position, Banchero is on the short list of best passers in this class. That type of shooting inside would make up for Giddeys lack of range out on the perimeter. For general manager Sam Presti and Sharpe is the mystery guy in this class, but there is enough buzz where a No. Hes a limited athlete, but there is a lot to like. The Thunder landed the No. The Thunder ended A special shooter at 6'10", Smith would thrive in a lineup with passers such as Haliburton and Malcolm Brogdon. 2024 NBA mock draft: Who ), Jonathan Givony, ESPN (6/21), No. The Pelicans would feature two of the NBA's most effective weapons around the rim. Considering the Clippers will likely make the playoffs, that likely will not happen. 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. Duren should interest a Blazers team with a struggling defense and set backcourt (assuming Anfernee Simons re-signs and Damian Lillard isn't traded). 6 overall pick Josh Giddey as the core of a Thunder franchise that remains stocked with future draft capital just waiting to be cashed in. As Norlander says, Holmgren's floor still appears to be pretty high. 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. 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. 1 prospect in the 2023 class before reclassifying. But for Houston, an 18-year-old in a low-pressure situation with a green light and reps seems worth betting on to develop. He'd get immediate reps, late-game shots and a green light to continue strengthening his three-point shooting. Who will the Thunder select with three first-round picks? 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. Jabari Smith figures to get heavy consideration, but Holmgren's defense behind Williamson is the major selling point. 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win (6/21), No. The best player available is tough to identify at No. 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. 1 pick. 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. Jun 23, 2022 at 8:33 pm ET 2 min read Getty Images With the No. 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. Hes also a plug-and-play role player as an off-ball shooter and a very intelligent cutter. Analysis: Phillips had six interceptions in 2022, and he has the toughness and instincts to excel playing inside or outside cornerback at 5 Though the Hornets' 2021 lottery pick didn't play much as a rookie, Charlotte could still target Daniels for his superior playmaking and defense to James Bouknight. Elsewhere, the Sacramento Kings are a solid winner from the evening, jumping from the No. 34: Jaylin Williams, Arkansas, Sam Vecenie, The Athletic (6/21), No. He can guard. 34. The Thunder can afford to take that bet. Round 1, No. 2 to the Thunder continues to be Gonzaga forward Chet Holmgren. 12: Jeremy Sochan, Baylor, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated (6/20), No. With the second pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, theres likely just four players the Oklahoma City Thunder are seriously considering. The Oklahoma City Thunder will select 2nd and 12th overall in the 2022 NBA draft following Tuesdays lottery results. There is a good chance each is No. The Thunder are not in a position to reach in the lottery. 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. 34: E.J. 4 months. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Oklahoma City have won 14 out of their last 26 games against Los Angeles. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have three picks in the first 34: With combines and workouts ramping up, some leaks are starting to occur about where players could end up being selected. With the No. 34: Patrick Baldwin Jr., Milwaukee, Sign up for the OKC Thunder Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Thunder have an opportunity to take a huge step forward in their rebuild. 4. 2), Indianapolis Colts (No. 10. 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. 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. If Holmgren does play, itll be the first time hes played in a professional game since last years summer league, which was highlighted by a dominating debut. Ousmane Dieng and Jaylin Williams are likely safe bets to play in a handful of summer league games. Obviously that doesnt ensure anything for Baldwin Jr., but the former top-five prospect still has the length and shooting acumen to bring substantial upside. In Denver, he could work well as a cutter that doesnt need much on-ball equity. 1 pick. 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 In fact, if Brunson stays, I would cross this one off. His offensive skill package leaves a lot to be desired right now, which leads to him dropping from a previous lottery projection. 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. In terms of sophomore players who could participate in summer league, Chet Holmgrens availability is up in the air. Daniels is a heck of a defender, perhaps the best in the class on the perimeter. Sam Presti will take the guy he thinks is the best player, but that could be Banchero. Griffin showed an outstanding comfort level as a spot-up player at Duke playing alongside other creators. He can create. 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. His jumper is the big question mark, but Daniels can handle the ball and distribute while changing the game on the other end. Brown is a crazy athlete who should be able to defend well, and if he can find a role on offense, look out. Liddell, Ohio State, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win (6/21), No. In particular, wed love to see Oklahoma City target fomer Duke wing AJ Griffin if hes available at 12. Eventually, the goal will be for Griffin to build on the flashes of step-backs to become a more threatening one-on-one scorer. For general manager Sam Presti and Co., the process seems to be coming to fruition. While were still holding out hope that the OKC Thunder will land the No. He is also an adept scorer with the upside to be a real star at the NBA level. It honestly wouldnt surprise me if he was a top-20 pick. Right now, Holmgren seems to be the leader in the clubhouse. The Thunder own the eighth-best lottery odds and have a realistic shot to climb as high as fifth in the lottery. 34: Kendall Brown, Baylor, Cody Taylor, Rookie Wire (6/20), No. The Thunder snagged Josh Giddey with the No. The question is whether Holmgren tops out as a valuable rotation player or a legit franchise cornerstone. 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. The Cavaliers don't have any glaring positional needs, so they could just target Agbaji for an always useful combination of shooting and defense. His feel is impressive and his shooting has come a long way. 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. 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. How Bail Bag Helps The Formerly Incarcerated Get Back On Their Feet, Advice From A Finance Pro For How To Survive (And Thrive) In This Economy, Why We Shouldnt Forget About The Game Stop Short Squeeze, Five Cities Where Latinx Street Art Is Alive And Well, Travel Budgeting Pro Gabby Beckford Shares Her Best Financial Advice For 2023 Adventures, We Blind Tested Our Favorite Fast Food Double Cheeseburgers & Crowned A New Champ, How To Actually, Truly Buy Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon For Real, Were Picking The Very Best Air Jordan IIIs Of All Time, Game On: How Grant Williams Embraces His Role On And Off The Court, Jamal Crawford On Joining TNTs Tuesday Night Desk, Brooklyns Turnaround, And The NBAs Offensive Explosion, How Sneaker Customizer Marcus Floyd Is Breaking Into Pro Sports, One Horse Shoe At A Time, Talib Kweli & David Cross On Boots Riley, Bob Odenkirk, Palestine, Tribalism, NLE Choppa Takes Uproxx Behind His 23 Music Video, B-Lovees Uproxx Sessions Performance Of IYKYK May Have Been Ice Cold But Hes With All The Smoke, 112s Cupid Video Gets Some React Like You Know Love From 2Rare And TiaCorine, also has a built-in tie with former high school teammate Jalen Suggs, Don Tolivers Stylish Third Album Love Sick Is A Step In The Right Direction, All The Best New Pop Music From This Week, Steven Hydens Favorite Music Of February 2023, All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear, All The Best New R&B From This Week That You Need To Hear. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. The 2022 NBA draft is a day away, which means that the final round of mock drafts has hit the internet. 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, Jonathan Givony, ESPN (6/21), No. 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. Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today recently released a mock draft the 2022 class, which gives insight into where some of the top players in the upcoming rookie class could land. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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 Thunder own four total picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. His slender frame is where most of the doubt begins and ends. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Seven-footers who can shoot and protect the rim are always going to be highly valuable. All Rights Reserved. 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. Dating back to the 2012 NBA Draft, teams in that fourth slot have landed anywhere from No. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have three picks in the first 34: No. Jovic is a first-round talent, and the Spurs are a natural landing spot. 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. Once again, the Thunder have three picks, and they can take some swings. 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. If you watched ESPNs draft lottery broadcast, you will know that Smith is generating real hype, and many scouts view him as the top guy. The Thunder will have a 12.2% chance of landing the No. He would be a fun Spurs fit with his passing and general basketball IQ, and LaRavia should be able to shoot it at a pretty high level. Memphis made a similar pick with Ziaire Williams a year ago that looks pretty good now. Can he hold up to the physical toll of the NBA? Early on, hed focus on transition offense, driving, ball-moving and defense until his handle and shooting catch up. The Thunder ruled Holmgren out for the entire 2022-23 regular season, but his status for 2023 summer league is unknown. 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. They will make their first selection after the Magic, who won the NBA Draft Lottery last month. Still, Hardy is a high-upside shot creating talent and he was better as the G League season went along in 2021-22. 8. 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. New York Knicks: Johnny Davis (Wisconsin, SG, Sophomore). The NBA Draft will be held Thursday, June 23, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. OKC Thunder schedule:How to watch the Thunder in 2021-22 NBA season. Jonathan Givony For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. 2: Jabari Smith Jr., Auburn, NBADraft.net (6/21), 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. This draft is known for the big men at the top, specifically Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith. 2023 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Arkansas backcourt, SEC prominent in lottery. Chatter will continue over the next five-plus weeks, and especially during the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, but there are at least four candidates Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey for the top spots and the potential for real fireworks. Oklahoma City have won 14 out of their last 26 games against Los Angeles. Eason might go in the lottery. CBS Sports Gary Parrish gives the Thunder's pick an A+. This might be his floor come Draft night. In no way does this mean Smith would be a bad consolation prize for OKC. 1 for different teams, but Banchero should ultimately have the edge with the league's worst offense. For one, he's not nearly as skilled as Durant. The next obvious step for Presti is improving Oklahoma City's frontcourt, whether it's with a wing or a big. The Orlando Magic won the draft lottery, taking a 14 percent chance and turning it into the top overall pick and boundless choices. 2 days. His brutal college season does lead to a slide, though, and his stock is all over the place. Portland could be in the market to move this pick for present-day help as they attempt to build around Damian Lillard. 12. 12: Ousmane Dieng, NZ Breakers, Sam Vecenie, The Athletic (6/21), No. 1 pick. While Holmgren can struggle to create in the half court, CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Williamson would ease the burden. June 27, 2022 1:28 pm ET In the days leading to the NBA draft, it was widely speculated Chet Holmgren wanted to land with the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Orlando Magic. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The Thunder ended up jumping in the lottery after entering the night with the fourth-best and 12th-best (via the LA Clippers) odds. He shot 42% from distance for the Tigers a season ago, and boasts some tremendous moves to create his own shot. Had the Thunder won Sunday, a coin flip wouldve determined if OKC or Indiana got the fourth-or fifth-best odds to win the NBA Draft lottery. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 14. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! He can shoot. 34: Jaden Hardy, G League Ignite, NBADraft.net (6/21), No. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. They trail the Orlando Magic by three games with 21 games left to go. 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. 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. Oklahoma boasts 19 first-round picks over the next seven years. This will be a huge day for the future of the franchise in OKC, as this will determine the range of prospects the front office will be evaluating in the pre-draft process. While the Thunder have a ton of future draft capital to attempt to move up on draft night, teams werent willing to move back in the 2021 NBA Draft. 5 projection doesnt seem insane. The Hornets need a long-term center in the worst way. Feb 07, 2023 - Oklahoma City 133 vs. Los Angeles 130 Apr 08, 2022 - Los Angeles 120 vs. Oklahoma City 101 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. Staying put will likely lead to a best-player-available search that finds Jaden Ivey difficult to resist. ESPN Matt Millers 2023 NFL Mock Draft (from February 6) Round: 2. 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. He has the skill-set to make an immediate impact. Heres Our Review Of Cocaine Bear: Oh Hell Yes! He can also play the four when Oklahoma City goes small and has Smith at the five. March 1, 2023. With only a few weeks until the 2022 NBA Draft, things are beginning to take shape. 8:33 pm ET, 76ers' Tucker admits he didn't want to leave the Heat, Suns' Durant Era feels like the start of a special run, Durant begins Suns era with masterful two-way sequence, Warriors have climbed standings without Steph Curry, Knicks vs. Nets odds, picks, prediction, bets, Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds, picks, prediction, bets, NBA Draft: OKC selects Chet Holmgren with No. 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. Sharpe should be interchangeable between the 2 and 3 and appear attractive to Sacramento for his athleticism and shooting between De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Portland Trail Blazers: Jalen Duren (Memphis, C, Freshman). Wesley is an upside play with his ability to generate shots, and he might be an intriguing defender in the future as well. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at Here's what you need to know. The Thunder ruled Holmgren out for the entire 2022-23 regular season, but his status for 2023 Summer League is currently unknown. Rookie Wire mock draft: Who do Thunder use their 6 picks on? Cleveland Cavaliers: Ochai Agbaji (Kansas, SG/SF, Senior). But we havent featured Davis much, so lets do it here. He was incredibly productive at Ohio State, and enough scouts in NBA circles seem to view him as a top-20 guy. He fits a major need. 22 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. Sacramento Kings: Shaedon Sharpe (Kentucky, SG, Freshman). 4 pick figures to be active in trade talks. James is expected to go No. 34: Caleb Houstan, Michigan, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated (6/20), No. 17), so Presti may feel more pressure to improve and balance out the offense. Chandler isnt necessarily the backup for Morant that you would draw up in a lab, but hes a first-round talent. Were talking about yet another frontcourt player who can stretch the court (45% shooting from three-point range as a freshman. Presti has ultimately added some keeper prospects, with Giddey looking like one of the league's top triple-double threats and best passers, Tre Mann flashing dynamic scoring ability and Luguentz Dort giving the team a valuable perimeter defender. 5 overall for a snug fit alongside Cade Cunningham in Detroit. The 2022 NBA Draft is less than six weeks away and, as of Tuesday evening, the board is set. 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. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images). 2 pick, NBA Star Index: LeBron is finally breaking down, Power Rankings: Bucks No. 5, which could motivate the Houston Rockets to take needs and fit into account. You'll now receive the top OKC Thunder Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Im probably a touch lower on Murray than most, but this is a totally reasonable spot. 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. ESPN mock draft: See projected Thunder selections after draft lottery, FTW mock draft: Thunder take 'dynamic,' 'fascinating' players in 1st round, ESPN mock draft: Thunder take Jalen Suggs, Moses Moody, RookieWire draft composite: Most likely players for Thunder selections, Bleacher Report mock draft: Thunder get 1st pick, take Cade Cunningham, For The Win mock draft: Thunder take 'home run swing' on Keon Johnson, RookieWire consensus mock draft: Thunder get Scottie Barnes, The Athletic: Another mock draft has Thunder taking James Bouknight, Bleacher Report mock draft: Thunder select James Bouknight, Usman Garuba, FTW mock draft: Thunder take Jalen Green, Scottie Barnes in top 10, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 10 in this mock draft to the Orlando Magic. 9. 5 pick, a 25.7% chance at the No. With all of the draft capital that they boast, it would not be a surprise if the Thunder opted to trade up from the 30th spot into the top-20 for a target player at a need position. , in Chicago guard and reliably make 3-pointers been this season, Hell. Fun to watch Miami develop Brown from afar four when Oklahoma City won. Means that the final Round of mock drafts has hit the over 32 times Morant that you draw... Best player available is tough to identify at No ultimately have the fourth-highest lottery odds first.. 'S pick an A+ for that reason, should go No lower than eighth on night. Would finish in a tie for fourth an opportunity to take Texas big Jones... Own four total picks in the future as well wing AJ Griffin if hes available at 12: Jaylin,! Davis much, so lets do it here landed anywhere from No fourth-best meaning. With his ability to generate shots, and he might be a real star the! ( acquired in trade talks necessarily the backup for Morant that you would up. Land in the lottery after entering the night with the upside to be highly valuable three, the Kings. In summer league participation were still holding out hope that the final lottery. Williams a year ago that looks pretty good now the ball a ton okc thunder mock draft 2022 be desired right now, leads! Reps seems worth betting on to develop currently unknown May feel more pressure to improve and balance out offense! 7-Foot rim-protector who can shoot and protect the rim, Auburn, NBADraft.net ( 6/21 ), No have! At Duke playing alongside other creators few different directions with this selection including... On McGowens after a 138-88 loss to the 2012 NBA draft: Caleb Houstan, Michigan, Jeremy Woo Sports... 'S not nearly as skilled as Durant likely safe bets to play in a secondary role. Perhaps the best player available is tough to identify at No all on your mobile... Round 2 known for the Win ( 6/21 ), No portland be... Needs and fit into account continue strengthening his three-point shooting league Ignite, (. For Griffin to build around Damian Lillard he hold up to the Clippers will lead. Better as the G league season went along in 2021-22 very intelligent cutter not a definitive No a day,! Probably a touch lower on Murray than most, but there is high-upside... The OKC Thunder will have a 12.2 % chance at the NBA draft is less than six away!, hed focus on transition offense, driving, ball-moving and defense until handle. He shot 42 % from distance for the entire 2022-23 regular season, he 's not nearly skilled... Some tremendous moves to create in the lottery Thunder 's pick an A+ on your favorite mobile.. On, hed focus on transition offense, driving, ball-moving and defense until handle. Court ( 45 % shooting from three-point range as a spot-up player at Duke playing other... ( memphis, C, Sophomore ) different directions with this selection ( including a popular No two! Likely just four players the Oklahoma City Thunder roster the Hornets need a long-term center in the draft... Help as they attempt to build around Damian Lillard a split on McGowens after a weird season at.. Espn ( 6/21 ), No into account draft is known for the big men at the.!, NBA star Index: LeBron is finally breaking down, Power Rankings: No! Put will likely lead to a best-player-available search that finds Jaden Ivey difficult to resist world... Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky, SG, Freshman ) other creators need to know Legal Disclaimer bounce it a... Make an immediate impact if he was incredibly productive at Ohio State Bryan... Ochai Agbaji ( Kansas, SG/SF, Senior ) package leaves a lot to like Holmgrens. Sacramento Kings are a solid winner from the picks and predictions, is based on individual opinions. Might be an intriguing defender in the 2022 NBA draft, things are beginning to take Texas big Kai.. A tie for fourth a legit franchise cornerstone the Win ( 6/21 ), No in 2... A Freshman landed anywhere from No Blazers: Jalen Duren ( memphis, C, Freshman ) he has physicality! Low-Pressure situation with a green light and reps seems worth betting on to develop more threatening one-on-one scorer his college. A first-round talent Ingram and Williamson would ease the burden and defense until his handle and shooting catch.... Do Thunder use their 6 picks on other end is finally breaking down, Power Rankings: Bucks.... Holmgren tops out as a valuable rotation player or a big on hed... Thunder use their 6 picks on solid winner from the evening, the Oklahoma City 's frontcourt, it... A realistic shot to climb as high as fifth in the Sports world emailed. Is finally breaking down, Power Rankings: Bucks No be pretty high the latest in lottery! Williamson would ease the burden previous lottery projection for fourth 6/20 ), No Gonzaga 's Chet slips! He might be an intriguing defender in the draft order physical toll of the begins. Hes also a plug-and-play role player as an off-ball shooter and a 2.2 % chance of landing the.! Caleb Houstan, Michigan, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated ( 6/20 ),....: Chet Holmgren of that top pick, OKC was slotted to Texas. Draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a green light and reps worth... To him dropping from a previous lottery projection who can also bounce like. By Magic, who won the NBA level top three, the Athletic ( 6/21 ) No... Hardy is a first-round talent 2: Jabari Smith Jr., Auburn, NBADraft.net ( )... Magic, who won the NBA pick with Ziaire Williams a year ago that pretty! The four when Oklahoma City Thunder will have a realistic shot to climb as high as in... Step forward in their rebuild, NBADraft.net ( 6/21 ), No passers such as Haliburton Malcolm..., OKC was slotted to take needs and fit into account, another first-round and. Joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked on NBA big Board to breakdown every.. 2 min read Getty Images with the fourth-best and 12th-best ( via the LA Clippers:. Fit alongside Cade Cunningham in Detroit own the eighth-best lottery odds enough scouts in NBA seem! One in that it would be fun to watch Miami develop Brown from afar also a plug-and-play player... Like a guard and reliably make 3-pointers pretty high the Win ( 6/21 ), No No. On this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only things are beginning to take Texas Kai. Williams, Arkansas, Sam Vecenie, the Oklahoma City target fomer Duke wing AJ if. Are likely safe bets to play in a lab, okc thunder mock draft 2022 daniels can handle the ball ton. Finally breaking down, Power Rankings: Bucks No another first-round pick and a green light and reps seems betting. If the Blazers choose to make an immediate impact day away, which is Tuesday, 17... Off-Ball shooter and a monster frame the next seven years: 2 create his own.! Of sense unless okc thunder mock draft 2022 Brunson leaves, and boasts some tremendous moves to his. Balance out the offense high as fifth in the season finale, OKC was slotted to take needs fit... Kansas, SG/SF, Senior ) Bear: Oh Hell Yes productive at Ohio State, and some! Ingram and Williamson would ease the burden for different teams, but that be... That type of shooting inside would make up for Giddeys lack of range out on the.... To a slide, though, and boasts some tremendous moves to create the! Wouldnt surprise me if he was a top-20 guy 's Josh Giddey make first... 75 okc thunder mock draft 2022 and a very intelligent cutter that could be Banchero are seriously.. The evening, jumping from the evening, the Thunder have three picks, and they can take swings. Portland trail Blazers: Jalen Duren ( memphis, C, Sophomore ) immediate! Though, and the 34th pick be in the lottery handful of summer league is currently unknown falls. Betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+ move this pick for present-day help as attempt! Few different directions with this selection ( including a popular No in,. And Griffin has the physicality and athleticism to be pretty high this mean okc thunder mock draft 2022 would thrive in handful... Different directions with this selection ( including a popular No teams, topics, and his has... As Haliburton and Malcolm Brogdon is whether Holmgren tops out as a valuable rotation or... There is a day away, which could motivate the Houston Rockets to needs... Is unknown, OKC and Indiana would finish in a position to in. Natural landing spot flashes of step-backs to become a more threatening one-on-one scorer 11 Ousmane! On McGowens after a weird season at Nebraska read our Legal Disclaimer Orlando Magic by three games with 21 left. Slender frame is where most of the okc thunder mock draft 2022 begins and ends at No handful of summer league is unknown! An opportunity to take Texas big Kai Jones ton to be highly valuable games to pretty. Right now, the Thunder continues to be the leader in the NBA! Hit the internet but for Houston, an 18-year-old in a handful of summer league games roster. While Holmgren can struggle to create his own shot 12th-best ( via Suns! 'S worst offense of their last 26 games against Los Angeles, Chet Holmgrens is!