2016 NBA Mock Draft: Current Projections for Every 1st-Round Prospect

June 21st, 2016 by Jared Johnson Leave a reply »

On Thursday, 60 draft prospects will fulfill their dreams of being selected by an NBA team. 

But it’s not only an exciting time for the players—teams are also hoping to improve their rosters on draft night, whether by adding promising rookies, swinging blockbuster trades or possibly doing both. The league’s power structure could shift significantly this week.

It’s time to predict what will happen in the first round Thursday. Then, we’ll analyze some of the projected lottery picks who seem like the safest bets to succeed in the NBA.



 

Predictions for Low-Risk Lottery Talent

5. Minnesota Timberwolves: Buddy Hield, SG, Oklahoma

Buddy Hield was college basketball’s best three-point shooter last season. He drained four long balls per game with a 45.7 percent success rate despite being the focal point of Oklahoma’s offense and having to create many of those looks on his own.

Generally, all-world three-point shooting transfers from college to the NBA. Jimmer Fredette is the obvious exception, but he was also smaller (6 ...

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