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NBA mock draft: Where will Ayton, Doncic, Young and Bagley land?

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Latest update: Thursday, 5:04 p.m. ET.

It's time to update our mock draft with the latest intel from teams, including movement throughout the lottery and first round.

Editor's note: This mock draft will continue to update with the latest information and analysis.


1. Phoenix Suns

Deandre Ayton
Arizona
Age: 19.9
C

Height: 7-foot | Weight: 243

The Suns appear to be locked in on Ayton with the top pick, though Phoenix insists no final decision has been made. Ayton makes sense here considering the way he dominated the Pac-12 while playing at Arizona. Physically, he's one of the most gifted prospects we've seen in the draft in the past few years, and he has an impressive skill level to boot.

Critics will be right to question his impact on defense for the worst defensive team in the league, but his sheer productivity and overall talent level make it difficult to not slot him at the top of this class.

Starting salary: $8,251,477


2. Sacramento Kings

Marvin Bagley III
Duke
Age: 19.2
PF/C

Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 234

The Kings showed progress this season and appear to have some strong building blocks in place, particularly in the backcourt. The strength of this draft is in the frontcourt, and the Kings are reportedly looking to take advantage.

While Bagley has some positional concerns defensively, his athleticism, motor, rebounding, finishing ability and overall productivity are reportedly attractive to the Kings. Bagley has terrific scoring and rebounding instincts and likely brings better shot-making potential than he showed in college with more spacing around him at the NBA level.

Starting salary: $7,382,837


3. Atlanta Hawks

Luka Doncic
Real Madrid
Age: 19.3
PG

Height: 6-foot-8 | Weight: 228

Jaren Jackson Jr. was once viewed as a lock at No. 3, but there was a strong push within the organization to consider other alternatives here as well -- specifically the star power of Doncic, who sources say is a favorite of ownership. Trading down and selecting Trae Young may end up being a compromise.

Doncic hit a bit of a wall after playing 18 straight months without a break for Real Madrid and the Slovenian national team, souring some scouts with a handful of underwhelming performances in March and April. He still found a way to help Real Madrid win the EuroLeague Final Four and was awarded MVP honors for his effort before notching a championship series victory in the ACB League in Spain.

Starting salary: $6,629,778


4. Memphis Grizzlies

Jaren Jackson Jr.
Michigan State
Age: 18.7
PF/C

Height: 6-foot-11 | Weight: 240

The Grizzlies are listening to trade offers involving this pick and potentially Chandler Parsons, but a deal still seems unlikely at this stage. There is significant excitement in the Memphis organization about the type of talent that can be added at No. 4. The Grizzlies will be happy to select whichever prospect falls to them at this slot, barring a huge trade proposal.

Jackson will be able to see some minutes playing power forward alongside the highly skilled Marc Gasol, as well as behind him at center. As the youngest player projected to be drafted, Jackson might have the highest ceiling in terms of his ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor. He has enviable physical tools, including a 7-foot-4 wingspan and tremendous mobility. Jackson's ability to space the floor (40 percent from 3-point territory and 80 percent from the line), block shots (5.7 per 40 minutes), switch on every screen and, increasingly, put the ball on the floor from the perimeter makes him an ideal fit for the modern NBA.

Starting salary: $5,977,870


5. Dallas Mavericks

Mohamed Bamba
Texas
Age: 20.1
C

Height: 7-foot | Weight: 207

Bamba's rare combination of length, shot-blocking instincts and offensive promise gives him one of the highest ceilings of any prospect in this draft. Every team in the NBA is looking for a big man like him who can anchor a defense.

Starting salary: $5,412,922


6. Orlando Magic

Trae Young
Oklahoma
Age: 19.6
PG

Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 176

Teams are getting mixed signals from the Magic about their intentions here. Some sources around the league say they are picking between guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Trae Young and Collin Sexton, while others feel like this will be more of a best-player-available situation, with Bamba and Carter strongly in the mix.

Starting salary: $4,916,346


7. Chicago Bulls

Wendell Carter Jr.
Duke
Age: 19.1
C

Height: 6-foot-10 | Weight: 263

The Bulls would love to draft a big man who complements Lauri Markkanen, sources say. Carter is looking like a favorite here if he's available.

Carter's feel and versatility are promising in a number of ways. He is a physically mature big man with a 263-pound frame and 7-3 wingspan, which will allow him to play center in the NBA with ease.

He is a polished player with excellent hands and touch around the basket and has demonstrated a nice blend of passing, shot-blocking and perimeter shooting, despite being overshadowed at times by Bagley at Duke.

Starting salary: $4,488,019


8. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Nets)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Kentucky

Age: 19.9
PG/SG

Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 171

Gilgeous-Alexander has picked up quite a bit of momentum here, despite the fact that he hasn't worked out for Cleveland.

His size, length and versatility could be very attractive. His offense made significant strides as the season went on, and NBA teams feel he's only starting to scratch the surface on his potential.

Starting salary: $4,111,429


9. New York Knicks

Kevin Knox
Kentucky
Age: 18.7
SF/PF

Height: 6-foot-9 | Weight: 205

All signs point to Knox at No. 9, as it's becoming widely assumed in NBA circles that he's the top option for the Knicks given who will be available.

While we've had Knox sliding to the Nos. 12-15 range the past few months after an up-and-down freshman season, NBA teams drafting in that range say they don't anticipate him being there. There's a significant market in the NBA for combo forwards in his mold who can make an open shot, defend multiple positions and offer some offensive versatility. He's one of the youngest players in this draft, so he still has plenty of room to continue to grow.

Starting salary: $3,779,482


10. Philadelphia 76ers (via Lakers)

Mikal Bridges
Villanova
Age: 21.7
SF

Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 200

Most NBA executives assume the Sixers will take Bridges here. He fits a position of need, complements stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons and he's ready to produce right away.

The 76ers have gotten great production out of JJ Redick and Marco Belinelli, but with both players approaching free agency -- and their mid-30s -- it makes sense to think about drafting a wing who fits next to Philadelphia's building blocks.

Bridges is an easy player to slot on almost any NBA roster, thanks to his multipositional defensive versatility, 3-point shooting and role-player potential. He isn't as gifted a shot creator as you'd like from a top-10 pick, but on this roster, he won't need to be.

Starting salary: $3,590,268


11. Charlotte Hornets

Collin Sexton
Alabama
Age: 19.3
PG

Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 183

Finding a point guard of the future before Kemba Walker hits free agency is looking like a priority for the Hornets here.

Sexton brings tremendous aggressiveness driving the lane, taking off-the-dribble jumpers and putting defensive pressure on opposing guards. NBA teams have some concerns about Sexton's on-court decision-making and reckless style of play. Fiercely competitive, Sexton has shown enough flashes in the right areas to be comfortably projected as a starting-caliber point guard, with plenty of upside.

Starting salary: $3,410,963


12. LA Clippers (via Pistons)

Michael Porter Jr.
Missouri
Age: 19.9
SF/PF

Height: 6-foot-10 | Weight: 214

Concerns about the long-term outlook of Porter's health following back and hip issues have him potentially sliding out of the top 10, according to sources.

Porter came into the season with hopes of making a run at being the No. 1 pick in the draft. However, he wasn't able to build his case because of injurires. Porter's size, skill and scoring instincts nevertheless make him a coveted prospect. He is a playmaker on both ends of the floor and is just starting to figure out how to put his talent to full use.

Starting salary: $3,240,463


13. LA Clippers

Jerome Robinson
Boston College
Age: 21.2
PG

Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 181

A smooth, high-IQ combo guard, Robinson offers shooting and creativity and has the versatility to play either on or off the ball.

He had one of the most productive campaigns in ACC history for Boston College.

Starting salary: $3,078,404


14. Denver Nuggets

Miles Bridges
Michigan State
Age: 20.1
SF/PF

Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 226

Mikal Bridges, Miles Bridges, Jerome Robinson and Zhaire Smith will be under consideration with this pick, depending on which prospects fall to No. 14

The Nuggets have been cycling through options at small forward all season and could very well look to address that position in the draft and/or free agency this summer.

Bridges is a freakish athlete who struggled at times to make the full-time transition to small forward, but he undoubtedly has potential as a two-way forward who can guard all over the floor and give you enough shooting, ballhandling and passing to get by at one of the most important positions in today's NBA.

Starting salary: $2,924,539


15. Washington Wizards

Lonnie Walker IV
Miami
Age: 19.4
SG

Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 206

Walker didn't have a consistent or efficient freshman season, but his talent, combined with the lack of depth at his position, is keeping him in this range.

His youth, strong frame, 6-foot-10½ wingspan and ability to shoot with his feet set or off the dribble make him a candidate to rise as teams search for upside and diamonds in the rough.

Starting salary: $2,778,134


16. Phoenix Suns (via Heat)

Aaron Holiday
UCLA
Age: 21.6
PG

Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 187

Holiday has drawn a huge amount of attention from Phoenix throughout the draft process. Robinson hasn't been in for a workout, but the Suns are interested in him, as well as Zhaire Smith.

Holiday had an outstanding junior season and he would bring a number of attractive traits to the Suns with his microwave scoring ability, long wingspan and toughness.

He's a pitbull defender who should be able to earn minutes early on for his abilities on that end.

Starting salary: $2,639,313


17. Milwaukee Bucks

Donte DiVincenzo
Villanova

Age: 21.3
PG

Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 200

Robinson will likely get a strong look from Milwaukee if he's available. Zhaire Smith is also a possibility, should he fall.

DiVincenzo put himself firmly on the NBA map with a memorable performance in the NCAA tournament championship game and continued his strong play at the NBA combine. He's a versatile guard who brings toughness and aggressiveness on both ends of the floor as well as deep range from beyond the arc.

Starting salary: $2,507,345


18. San Antonio Spurs

Robert Williams
Texas A&M
Age: 20.6
PF/C

Height: 6-foot-10 | Weight: 237

Lonnie Walker is unlikely to get past San Antonio if he's still available, sources say. Robert Williams has interviewed with the Spurs and could be an interesting upside pick considering their needs for bigs. Kevin Heurter is also reportedly under consideration.

Williams reminded everyone why he was such a highly touted prospect entering the season with an impressive run to finish the year, helping Texas A&M reach the Sweet 16.

Despite playing out of position all season, he has shown that his game is tailor-made for the NBA as a rim-running, pick-and-roll-finishing, shot-blocker/offensive rebounder in the Clint Capela mold.

Starting salary: $2,381,975


19. Atlanta Hawks (via Wolves)

Zhaire Smith
Texas Tech
Age:
18.9
SF

Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 195

The Hawks could use this pick (as well as their other draft assets) to try and move up, targeting Trae Young or Lonnie Walker.

Originally expected to be more of a 2019 draft candidate, Smith accelerated that timeline by helping Texas Tech reach the Elite Eight.

Smith needs to continue to develop his ballhandling and perimeter shooting, but he's one of the best athletes in this draft, and his trajectory as a prospect suggests he has considerable upside.

Starting salary: $2,274,709


20. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Thunder)

Kevin Huerter
Maryland

Age: 19.7
SG

Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 182

The 6-7 wing elevated his draft stock considerably with a strong showing at the combine.

Huerter's size, feel and upside could be intriguing at this stage of the draft -- he's younger than some of the freshmen projected to be drafted. Huerter recently underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right hand and is expected to miss two months.

DiVincenzo is picking up quite a bit of steam here as well.

Starting salary: $2,183,588


21. Utah Jazz

Grayson Allen
Duke

Age: 22.5
SG

Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 185

The Jazz are high on Heurter and DiVincenzo, sources say, but they might be off the board. French combo guard Elie Okobo is drawing interest as well.

Allen is a big-time shot-maker who should be ready to contribute fairly soon as one of the few NCAA seniors projected to be picked in the first round.

Starting salary: $2,096,260


22. Chicago Bulls (via Pelicans)

Chandler Hutchison
Boise State
Age: 22.0
SG/SF

Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 193

Teams believe that Hutchison dropped out of the combine and cancelled his workouts after securing a promise from a team in this range. The mystery surrounding which team made that promise remains one of the hottest topics in draft circles.

Hutchison's size, athleticism and ability to create his own shot are appealing in a league that is starved for players at his position. He made significant strides with his game as a senior. He has outstanding physical tools and is a much-improved ball handler and perimeter shooter.

Starting salary: $2,012,478


23. Indiana Pacers

Elie Okobo
Pau-Orthez
Age: 20.5
PG

Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 180

Okobo has rocketed up draft boards with a strong end to the season in France, leading his team to the playoffs and then having a memorable 44-point game once there.

The smooth guard has good physical tools with the ability to pass out of pick-and-roll sets and make shots with range pulling up off the dribble. His size and length should allow him to play alongside another point guard in the same backcourt, which is attractive in today's NBA.

Starting salary: $1,931,999


24. Portland Trail Blazers

Troy Brown
Oregon

Age: 18.8
SG

Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 210

Plugged-in Blazers beat writer Jason Quick reported that Anfernee Simons was brought in for a second workout (he's the only player they've worked out twice). Dzanan Musa was also in town.

Brown's size, multipositional defense and upside could stand out here.

He's one of the youngest players in this class and consistently described as an outstanding teammate and worker. Helping him become a better shooter will be a major key for whichever team drafts him.

Starting salary: $1,854,821


25. Los Angeles Lakers (via Cavs)

Anfernee Simons
Team Breakdown

Age: 19.0
SG

Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 183

Simons is one of the least NBA-ready players in the draft, but he's intriguing due to his combination of youth, explosiveness and shot-making prowess.

He's a few years away from panning out, but at this stage of the draft, there isn't much risk adding a prospect with his upside.

Starting salary: $1,780,457


26. Philadelphia 76ers

Dzanan Musa
Cedevita
Age: 19.0
SF

Height: 6-foot-9 | Weight: 195

The Sixers are considering using this pick on a European player they can stash next season, according to sources. Trading it for a future first-rounder is a possibility as well.

Musa's size, scoring instincts and aggressiveness could be intriguing.

He's one of the youngest players in this class, but he already is productive in Europe, playing at a fairly high level. However, his shot-selection and decision-making could stand to improve.

Starting salary: $1,721,504


27. Boston Celtics

De'Anthony Melton
USC

Age: 20.0
PG/SG

Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 195

With Marcus Smart hitting restricted free agency, the Celtics could pursue another guard option here.

Melton looked to be on the verge of a breakout season for USC before the FBI's investigation into recruiting shut him down indefinitely. His basketball IQ, ability to guard multiple positions, toughness and intangibles make him a prospect worth investing in.

Starting salary: $1,671,968


28. Golden State Warriors

Josh Okogie
Georgia Tech

Age: 19.7
SG

Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 195

Okogie has length, toughness and defensive versatility, and he's put himself firmly in the first-round mix with a strong pre-draft process, including an excellent showing at the combine.

He was the primary shot-creator on an underwhelming Georgia Tech team, which played a big part in his inefficiencies offensively.

Starting salary: $1,661,574


29. Brooklyn Nets (via Raptors)

Keita Bates-Diop
Ohio State

Age: 22.3
PF

Height: 6-foot-7 | Weight: 235

Bates-Diop increased his stock dramatically with a breakout season, moving among all of the frontcourt positions for an overachieving Ohio State team and looking like an ideal fit for the modern NBA -- if he can find a way to rev his motor into higher gear at the professional level.

Starting salary: $1,649,464


30. Atlanta Hawks (via Rockets)

Jalen Brunson
Villanova
Age: 21.7
PG

Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 200

If they keep all three first-rounders, the Hawks should just be in best-player-available mode here.

Brunson is an extremely efficient offensive player, with a strong frame and reliable catch-and-shoot jumper. He rarely plays outside of his role and abilities.

Starting salary: $1,637,600


Second round

31. Suns

Moritz Wagner | C | Age: 21.1 | Michigan

32. Grizzlies

Melvin Frazier | SF | Age: 21.7 | Tulane

33. Mavericks

Bruce Brown | SG | Age: 21.8 | Miami

34. Hawks

Rodions Kurucs | SF/PF | Age: 20.3 | Barcelona

35. Magic

Devonte' Graham | PG | Age: 23.3 | Kansas

36. Knicks (from Bulls)

Landry Shamet | PG | Age: 21.2 | Wichita State

37. Kings

Khyri Thomas | SG | Age: 22.0 | Creighton

38. 76ers (from Nets)

Jevon Carter | PG | Age: 22.7 | West Virginia

39. Lakers (from Knicks)

Mitchell Robinson | C | Age: 20.2 | Chalmette HS (Louisiana)

40. Nets (from Lakers)

Jacob Evans | SG/SF | Age: 21.0 | Cincinnati

41. Magic (from Hornets)

Issuf Sanon | PG/SG | Age: 18.6 | Olimpija Ljubljana

42. Pistons

Hamidou Diallo | SG | Age: 19.8 | Kentucky

43. Nuggets (from Clippers)

Gary Trent Jr. | SG | Age: 19.4 | Duke

44. Wizards

Rawle Alkins | SG | Age: 20.6 | Arizona

45. Hornets (from Bucks)

Omari Spellman | PF | Age: 20.8 | Villanova

46. Rockets (from Heat)

Jarred Vanderbilt | SF | Age: 19.1 | Kentucky

47. Lakers (from Nuggets)

Gary Clark | PF | Age: 23.5 | Cincinnati

48. Wolves

Shake Milton | PG/SG | Age: 21.7 | SMU

49. Spurs

Isaac Bonga | SF | Age: 18.5 | Frankfurt

50. Pacers

Alize Johnson | PF | Age: 22.1 | Missouri

51. Pelicans

Justin Jackson | SF/PF | Age: 21.3 | Maryland

52. Jazz

Malik Newman | PG/SG | Age: 21.3 | Kansas

53. Thunder

Theo Pinson | PG/SG | Age: 22.6 | UNC

54. Mavericks (from Blazers)

Trevon Duval | PG | Age: 19.8 | Duke

55. Hornets (from Cavaliers)

Kostas Antetokounmpo | SF | Age: 20.5 | Dayton

56. 76ers

Chimezie Metu | PF/C | Age: 21.2 | USC

57. Thunder (from Celtics)

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk | SG | Age: 21.0 | Kansas

58. Nuggets (from Warriors)

Kenrich Williams | PF | Age: 23.5 | TCU

59. Suns (from Raptors)

Arnoldas Kulboka | SF | Age: 20.4 | Capo D'Orlando

60. 76ers (from Rockets)

Tryggvi Hlinason | C | Age: 20.6 | Valencia