NBA Analysis Network

● By James Piercey

Accuracy: 22.72%82nd Place
If you’re a fan of a rebuilding team, you’re probably ready for the NBA playoffs to end. After all, the draft is right around the corner. The anticipation is killing some people. Of course, it’s easy for others to handle. For example, the San Antonio Spurs already know who they’ll be selecting. Victor Wembanyama could be a game-breaker. On the other hand, there is plenty of intrigue around this year’s draft. The order of the lottery made for some interesting situations. Will the Hornets draft Scoot Henderson with LaMelo Ball on the roster? Is Portland going to trade their pick? Will the Rockets make their selection with James Harden’s return in mind? Here’s how we expect the draft to play out.

Top Players Not Included

These players appear in the top 30 of our

Consensus Big Board

, but do not show up in this mock.