Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves take with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft?
The NBA completed its lottery drawing on Thursday night, with the Wolves, Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls finishing in the top four.
Where are top prospects LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and James Wiseman expected to land now? And who are the new projected picks for every lottery team?
Here's our first mock draft for 2020 that features the full draft order. We'll continue to update this page with the latest intel.
1. Minnesota Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball
Illawarra
G
Age: 18.9
A backcourt of Ball and D'Angelo Russell might be one of the worst defensive pairings in the league, but to speed up their rebuild, the Timberwolves need to continue to stockpile star power. No one in this draft class has more of that than Ball. His size makes him easy to pair with another guard, and teammates will love his tremendous passing creativity and the way he empowers others. Ball does not turn 19 until the end of August, leaving considerable room for him to improve his perimeter shooting and defense.
2. Golden State Warriors
Anthony Edwards
Georgia
G
Age: 19.0
Edwards would add instant offense to an already high-powered nucleus with his ability to get downhill and rise up from anywhere on the floor. Small-ball lineups featuring Stephen Curry, Edwards, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green would blend skill and versatility. Edwards also has the long-term upside to grow into the face of the franchise down the line. His freshman season was inconsistent, but he is powerful with tremendous shot-making prowess and has significant upside to grow into on both ends of the floor.
3. Charlotte Hornets
James Wiseman
Memphis
C
Age: 19.3
The Hornets have a major hole at the center position, and Wiseman is the most physically equipped player in the draft to fill that. He is a force with an NBA-ready frame and significant two-way potential, even if his sparse résumé has left some questions regarding his feel for the game, efficiency and defensive impact.
4. Chicago Bulls
Obi Toppin
Dayton
F
Age: 22.4
The best offensive player in college basketball, Toppin brings high-flying dunks and deep pick-and-pop 3s. There will likely be a comfort level here drafting a 22-year-old who was named national player of the year. Toppin can play alongside either Lauri Markkanen or Wendell Carter Jr., giving the Bulls a versatile and promising frontcourt to build around.
5. Cleveland Cavaliers
Deni Avdija
Maccabi Tel Aviv
G/F
Age: 19.6
Avdija is a power forward-sized wing with the skill set of a guard, giving him unique positional versatility. He played more than 60 games this season, far beyond what teams have seen from most of his fellow prospects. His stellar international résumé indicates he could impact winning almost immediately. Avdija would fill a major need for the Cavs at the small forward position, giving them much-needed shot creation, passing and defensive intensity on the wing.
6. Atlanta Hawks
Onyeka Okongwu
Southern California
F/C
Age: 19.6
Okongwu has the potential to be a switchable, bouncy rim protector who finishes everything, with outstanding touch and plenty of offensive upside. Considered by some to be the best defender in the draft, Okongwu has maturity and versatility that should appeal here. He brings an ability to play alongside either John Collins or Clint Capela, which would help him fill an important role for a team that has plenty of room to improve defensively.
7. Detroit Pistons
Tyrese Haliburton
Iowa State
G
Age: 20.4
Haliburton can fit in multiguard lineups thanks to his size, spot-up shooting and quick decision-making. The skilled guard is comfortable playing on or off the ball and loves to empower teammates with his passing. Detroit has a glaring hole at point guard, and Haliburton's maturity and feel for the game make him an easy fit on this roster.
Full Haliburton scouting report
8. New York Knicks
Isaac Okoro
Auburn
G/F
Age: 19.5
Okoro is considered by many to be the best perimeter defender in the draft. He has the toughness, unselfishness and versatility to play a role immediately on the wing. Should the Knicks elect to make RJ Barrett their primary ball handler and playmaker, pairing him with a defensive wing such as Okoro to hound point guards could make for a tough backcourt.
9. Washington Wizards
Precious Achiuwa
Memphis
F/C
Age: 20.9
Achiuwa has the strength and length to contain centers along with the lateral quickness to stay in front of guards. The Wizards love to run and could certainly stand to add a big man who can play both the power forward and center positions long term.
10. Phoenix Suns
Aaron Nesmith
Vanderbilt
F
Age: 20.8
Nesmith is arguably the best shooter in this class, especially off movement, and he would fit seamlessly into any situation. He also has an impressive physical profile at 6-foot-6 and 213 pounds with nearly a 7-foot wingspan. With the Suns in win-now mode, adding more shooting on the wing will surely be appealing.
11. San Antonio Spurs
Devin Vassell
Florida State
G/F
Age: 19.9
Vassell has 3-and-D potential, hitting 42% of his 3-pointers at FSU while racking up steals, blocks and rebounds at a high rate. He also has a chance to develop into a decent shot-creator in time. His versatility and feel will be appealing to a Spurs team looking to continue to add pieces on the wing.
12. Sacramento Kings
Saddiq Bey
Villanova
F
Age: 21.3
Bey is a competitive, efficient two-way player who made 45% of his 3-pointers this past season and showed at Villanova he knows how to play a role and make winning plays. Like every NBA team, the Kings could stand to add more options on the wing, and Bey can fit into any almost any lineup with his versatility and decision-making.
13. New Orleans Pelicans
Patrick Williams
Florida State
F
Age: 19.0
Williams has tremendous physical tools in terms of size, length and strength, and he is the second-youngest player in this draft class. His shooting indicators are promising, even if he is still a fairly raw player overall on both ends of the floor. Williams' defensive versatility could be appealing to a New Orleans team that needs to improve on that end, and adding another combo forward could allow Zion Williamson to play more minutes at center.
14. Boston Celtics (via MEM)
Killian Hayes
Ulm
G
Age: 19.0
Hayes' positional size, passing creativity and off-the-dribble shooting potential give him significant upside to grow into considering he just turned 19. He also is experienced and productive for his age, having already played 72 pro games in Europe. With Kemba Walker on the wrong side of 30, the Celtics could look at adding some backcourt talent, which is considered the strength of this draft class.
15. Orlando Magic
Cole Anthony
North Carolina
G
Age: 20.2
With D.J. Augustin and potentially Evan Fournier entering free agency, the Magic could look at adding backcourt talent who can play either alongside or behind incumbent starter Markelle Fultz. Anthony is an explosive scorer with impressive shot-making prowess who brings an aggressive approach on both ends of the floor. Having come into this draft as a projected top-five pick, Anthony has plenty of upside to tap into long term as well.
16. Portland Trail Blazers
Tyrese Maxey
Kentucky
G
Age: 19.7
Portland might be looking to bolster its backcourt depth after seeing Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum finish in the top three in the NBA in minutes played. Maxey is a versatile guard with the size, strength and length to play either backcourt position, and he's an instinctual scorer who brings physicality and toughness to the defensive end.
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (via BKN)
Jalen Smith
Maryland
F
Age: 20.4
After adding a lead guard in Ball at No. 1, Smith makes a lot of sense here. He can space the floor from the power forward position, but he also has the length to slide over and see some minutes as a stretch 5 in smaller lineups.
18. Dallas Mavericks
Theo Maledon
Villeurbanne
PG
Age: 19.1
At 6-5 with a strong feel for the game and the ability to play on or off the ball, Maledon would be a seamless fit alongside Luka Doncic while also being able to give him a breather and run the offense in spurts. The Mavs have an affinity for international players, and Maledon is one of the more tested players in this draft despite his age.
19. Brooklyn Nets (via PHI)
RJ Hampton
New Zealand
G
Age: 19.5
Hampton is one of the best athletes in this draft -- with an explosive first step and the ability to play above the rim with ease -- and he has significant upside to grow into long term.
20. Miami Heat
Kira Lewis Jr.
Alabama
G
Age: 19.3
Goran Dragic, at 34, is the only pure point guard on Miami's roster, which could prompt the team to explore adding a player at this position (considered the strength of this draft). Lewis is one of the fastest end-to-end players in the class and made major strides with his perimeter shooting this past season.
21. Philadelphia 76ers (via OKC)
Nico Mannion
Arizona
G
Age: 19.4
After electing to move Ben Simmons to power forward, the Sixers could stand to shore up their depth at point guard. Mannion can play on or off the ball thanks to his perimeter shooting and basketball aptitude, and has some upside to grow into as well at just 19.
22. Denver Nuggets (via HOU)
Aleksej Pokusevski
Olympiakos B
F
Age: 18.6
Pokusevski's draft range: Nos. 15-30
Denver likes to swing for the fences, even for players who might take several years to pan out. The Nuggets are especially fond of international prospects. A 7-footer who can dribble, pass and shoot, Pokusevski is the youngest player in the draft, being barely draft-eligible with his late-December birthdate.
Full Pokusevski scouting report
23. Utah Jazz
Josh Green
Arizona
G/F
Age: 19.7
Adding depth on the wing is something the Jazz will look to do in free agency or the draft. The Australian Green would fit their style as an athletic 3-and-D prospect with strong role-playing potential.
24. Milwaukee Bucks (via IND)
Leandro Bolmaro
Barcelona 2
G
Age: 19.9
The NBA's top defensive team would likely appreciate the intensity and versatility that Bolmaro brings on that end of the floor. He's a creative guard who plays an unselfish and energetic style and has the added benefit of being a stash option, in a strong development situation in Barcelona where he can continue to work on his game under coach Sarunas Jasikevicius.
25. Oklahoma City Thunder (via DEN)
Jaden McDaniels
Washington
F
Age: 19.8
McDaniels was once projected as a potential top-five pick, but an uneven season at Washington -- along with concerns regarding his frame, efficiency and inconsistent approach -- caused his stock to slide. This late in the draft, a team with a strong development system in place, such as the Thunder, might be intrigued by the positional size, length and two-way versatility McDaniels offers.
Full McDaniels scouting report
26. Boston Celtics
Robert Woodard II
Mississippi State
F
Age: 20.9
At 6-7, 230 pounds with a 7-1 wingspan, huge hands and a greatly improved shooting stroke, Woodard could give coach Brad Stevens additional depth at the combo forward spot. Woodard's weaknesses as a shot-creator would be mitigated on a Celtics team that is flush with ballhandling, allowing him to lock into a role as a 3-and-D forward.
27. New York Knicks (via LAC)
Isaiah Stewart
Washington
C
Age: 19.2
The Knicks hold team options on backup centers Bobby Portis and Taj Gibson, potentially opening a path to draft a player such as Stewart, who brings tremendous toughness and intensity. Stewart's physicality would be a welcome attribute for a Knicks team that wasn't always competitive this season.
28. Los Angeles Lakers
Tyler Bey
Colorado
F
Age: 21.5
The Lakers hang their hat at the defensive end and might look to shore up their frontcourt depth late in the first round. Bey, the Pac-12 defensive player of the year, is a tremendous athlete who is a more consistent jump shot away from being a valuable role player.
29. Toronto Raptors
Cassius Winston
Michigan State
G
Age: 22.4
Starting Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet together means there is room to draft for depth at the point guard spot, especially with VanVleet entering free agency. Winston is an All-American and one of the best pick-and-roll players in this draft class, meaning he might be able to contribute relatively early in his NBA career.
30. Boston Celtics (via MIL)
Udoka Azubuike
Kansas
C
Age: 20.9
When Al Horford walked, the Celtics experimented by turning to undersized Daniel Theis to start at center. Danny Ainge might look to add a different dimension to the frontcourt in Azubuike, a unique physical presence with at 270 pounds with a 7-foot-8 wingspan and 9-foot-4 standing reach.
Second round
31. Mavericks (via GSW)
Jahmi'us Ramsey | Texas Tech | G | Age: 19.1
32. Hornets (via CLE)
Vernon Carey Jr. | Duke | C | Age: 19.4
33. Timberwolves
Zeke Nnaji | Arizona | C | Age: 19.6
34. 76ers (via ATL)
Daniel Oturu | Minnesota | C | Age: 20.9
35. Kings (via DET)
Devon Dotson | Kansas | G | Age: 21.0
36. 76ers (via NYK)
Tre Jones | Duke | G | Age: 20.6
37. Wizards (via CHI)
Payton Pritchard | Oregon | G | Age: 22.5
38. Knicks (via CHA)
Malachi Flynn | San Diego State | G | Age: 22.2
39. Pelicans (via WAS)
Grant Riller | Charleston | G | Age: 23.5
40. Grizzlies (via PHX)
Xavier Tillman Sr. | Michigan State | C | Age: 21.5
41. Spurs
Desmond Bane | TCU | G | Age: 22.1
42. Pelicans
Tyrell Terry | Stanford | G | Age: 19.8
43. Kings
Elijah Hughes | Syracuse | G/F | Age: 22.4
44. Bulls (via MEM)
Jordan Nwora | Louisville | F | Age: 21.9
45. Magic
Skylar Mays | LSU | G | Age: 22.9
46. Blazers
Isaiah Joe | Arkansas | G | Age: 21.1
47. Celtics (via BKN)
Yam Madar | Hapoel Tel Aviv | G | Age: 19.6
48. Warriors (via DAL)
Abdoulaye N'doye | Cholet | G | Age: 22.4
49. 76ers
Reggie Perry | Mississippi State | F/C | Age: 20.4
50. Hawks (via MIA)
Cassius Stanley | Duke | G/F | Age: 21.0
51. Warriors (via UTA)
Paul Reed Jr. | DePaul | F | Age: 21.1
52. Kings (via HOU)
Immanuel Quickley | Kentucky | G | Age: 21.1
53. Thunder
Killian Tillie | Gonzaga | F/C | Age: 22.2
54. Pacers
Ashton Hagans | Kentucky | G | Age: 21.1
55. Nets (via DEN)
Kenyon Martin Jr. | IMG Academy | F | Age: 19.6
56. Hornets (via BOS)
Paul Eboua | Pesaro | F/C | Age: 20.5
57. Clippers
Nick Richards | Kentucky | C | Age: 22.7
58. 76ers (via LAL)
Nate Hinton | Houston | G | Age: 21.1
59. Raptors
Josh Hall | Moravian Prep | F | Age: 19.8
60. Pelicans (via MIL)
Karim Mane | Vanier Prep | G | Age: 20.2
Jonathan Givony is an NBA draft expert and the founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service utilized by NBA, NCAA and international teams.