LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons and Duke Blue Devils swingman Brandon Ingram are the presumptive top two picks in the 2016 NBA draft. But with less than three weeks to go until the Philadelphia 76ers are on the clock at No. 1 overall, uncertainty reigns supreme behind the standout freshmen.
In Chad Ford's latest mock draft entry for ESPN.com, that much is clear, as significant shake-ups in the early stages of the lottery have muddied the picture quite a bit.
Here's a look at Ford's most recent projections:
3. Celtics Select Kris Dunn
The Boston Celtics backcourt is already stocked with plenty of top-tier talent in the form of Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley. However, Ford doesn't see that depth standing in the way of the Celtics drafting Providence Friars point guard Kris Dunn.
Although Ford wrote, "Trading the pick seems like the most probable route if they can fetch a young veteran in return," he noted, "Dunn seems like less of a fit until you realize that he would be the best pure point guard on the rost ...
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