Even after an unexciting lottery on Tuesday, the official order gives us a chance to dig deep in projecting the 2016 NBA draft.
For the first time in its history, the lottery stayed with the status quo as the top three teams remained where they were in order. The Philadelphia 76ers will be selecting first, while the Los Angeles Lakers get to hold on to their pick at No. 2.
While there has been plenty of scouting up to this point, teams will start to take closer looks at prospects likely to be around when they are on the clock. They will then spend the next few weeks finalizing draft boards and getting as prepared as possible for the June 23 event.
A lot more movement is still possible, but here is an updated look at projections for the first round of the NBA draft.
Philadelphia 76ers: Brandon Ingram, SF, Duke
You obviously want to pick the best player available at No. 1, but it's also important to figure out how that player will fit within a team.
The 76ers have a pair of solid big men in Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel and are expecting contribution ...
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Article written by Rob Goldberg
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