NEWSLETTER
The echoes of buzzer beaters have faded, the confetti has settled, and the NBA Finals champion has been crowned. But for many teams, the work is just beginning. The 2024 NBA Draft is on the horizon, offering a chance to reshape rosters, inject young talent, and chase championship dreams. So, buckle up and join us as we reveal our final 2024 NBA Mock Draft, trying our best to predict where these future stars will land on NBA Draft night one.
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This year’s draft is a fascinating mix of potential superstars, international prospects with sky-high ceilings, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. With the lottery settled, the war rooms are buzzing, and the rumors are swirling.
2024 NBA Draft Order – First Round
The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery saw a major surprise at the top. With just a 3% chance, the Atlanta Hawks claimed the number 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. Almost as surprising was Detroit, one of two teams with the highest odds of winning the 1st selection, falling all the way down to the 5th overall spot. Check out the entire NBA Draft First-Round order below.
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- Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards
- Houston Rockets (from Brooklyn)
- San Antonio Spurs
- Detroit Pistons
- Charlotte Hornets
- Portland Trail Blazers
- San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto)
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Utah Jazz
- Chicago Bulls
- Oklahoma City Thunder (from Houston)
- Sacramento Kings
- Portland Trail Blazers (from Golden State)
- Miami Heat
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Orlando Magic
- Toronto Raptors (from Indiana)
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- New Orleans Pelicans (from Milwaukee)
- Phoenix Suns
- Milwaukee (from New Orleans)
- New York Knicks (from Dallas)
- New York Knicks
- Washington Wizards (from LA Clippers)
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Denver Nuggets
- Utah Jazz (from Oklahoma City)
- Boston Celtics
2024 NBA Mock Draft
With the draft order finalized, and just a day before the first pick is announced, it’s time for our final First-Round NBA Mock Draft.
1. Atlanta Hawks – SF Zaccharie Risacher – JL Bourg, France – 18 Years Old – 6’8, 204 lbs
Zaccharie Risacher is a rising star from France with a skillset coveted in today’s NBA: a 3-and-D wing. Standing at 6’8″ with a smooth shooting stroke and a knack for finding open looks, Risacher has impressed scouts with his ability to knock down threes (career average of 40.7%). He’s also a capable defender, possessing the size and athleticism to guard multiple positions.
2. Washington Wizards – F/C Alexandre Sarr – Perth, France – 18 Years Old – 7’1, 218 lbs
Alexandre Sarr is a 7’1″ center with a monster 7’5″ wingspan, making him a defensive force in the 2024 NBA Draft. His mobility and footwork are exceptional for his size, allowing him to switch on guards and patrol the paint. Offensively, he’s a lob threat and finishes strong at the rim, but his outside shooting is still a work in progress. While his overall offensive game is developing, his defensive dominance could make him a starter right away, with the potential to be a two-way force in the NBA.
3. Houston Rockets – G Stephon Castle – UConn – 19 Years Old – 6’6, 190 lbs
Stephon Castle, a 6’6″ combo guard out of UConn, is a rising star with a unique skill set. He thrives with the ball in his hands, showcasing shifty ball-handling and an array of moves to get into the lane and create scoring opportunities. Despite his size, he isn’t a high-flyer, but his body control and ability to change pace keep defenders off balance. A strong finisher around the rim, he can absorb contact and convert through it. If he can develop into a consistent threat from beyond the arc, Castle has the potential to be a dynamic two-way force in the NBA.
4. San Antonio Spurs – G Reed Sheppard – Kentucky – 19 Years Old – 6’3, 187 lbs
Sheppard is a knockdown shooter (career 42% from three) with a well-rounded skillset. A high-basketball IQ floor general, he can create for himself and his teammates (4.5 APG) while holding his own defensively. While not the most explosive athlete, his size allows him to guard both guard positions.
5. Detroit Pistons – SF Cody Williams – Colorado – 19 Years Old – 6’8, 185 lbs
Brother of OKC’s Jalen Williams, Cody can also do a little bit of everything. Defensively, he can guard just about any position. Offensively, he’s dangerous in transition, a great finisher at the bucket, and a very good catch-and-shoot player. He’s got a chance to make an immediate impact wherever he ends up.
6. Charlotte Hornets – SF Matas Buzelis – G League – 19 Years Old – 6’11, 195 lbs
He suffered an ankle injury that kept him off the floor early in the season, but after coming back and getting comfortable, Buzelis showed why he’s likely to be a lottery pick. He is versatile on offense, though his ball handling needs some work. Defensively, he’s capable of guarding multiple positions. He won’t be a top option offensively early in his career, but his catch-and-shoot ability gives him quite the high ceiling.
7. Portland Trail Blazers – C Donovan Clingan – UConn – 19 Years Old – 7’2, 265 lbs
Cling Kong is coming off an amazing NCAA Tournament run and was impressive guarding Zach Edey in the National Championship game. Clingan is a monster defensively, and he’s shown enough ability to finish around the rim offensively. He’ll likely never be a massive threat on the offensive end, but he can play with the best of the NBA’s bigs defensively and can make an immediate impact on that end. In a league dominated by players like Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, high-end rim protection is becoming a necessity.
8. San Antonio Spurs (via TOR) – F Dalton Knecht – Tennessee – 22 Years Old – 6’6, 213 lbs
Dalton Knecht, a senior transfer from the University of Tennessee, has rocketed up draft boards with his lights-out shooting and well-rounded offensive game. This 6’5″ shooting guard boasts a lethal jumper, with a career 38% three-point average and a knack for finding open looks off the ball. He’s more than just a spot-up shooter though, displaying impressive athleticism with strong finishes at the rim and surprising bounce. While defense is a work in progress, Knecht’s offensive firepower makes him a potential lottery pick and a dream for teams seeking a floor-spacing wing who can contribute immediately.
9. Memphis Grizzlies (via BKN) – SF/PF Ron Holland – G League – 18 Years Old – 6’8, 200 lbs
Holland has some incredible athleticism and all the physical traits you could want in an NBA Draft lottery pick. He can contribute defensively right away, but offensively he likely will need a little bit of time to grow and develop. If he can maximize his potential on the offensive end, he’ll be a very dangerous player.
10. Utah Jazz – G Rob Dillingham – Kentucky – 19 Years Old – 6’3, 176 lbs
Dillingham can beat you in so many different ways offensively. He can get to the hoop, finish at the rim, find the open man, and get hot shooting the ball. He’s a versatile guard who showed special flashes at Kentucky but might need some development time in the NBA. He’s not an awful defender, but not particularly noteworthy on that end either.
11. Chicago Bulls – PG Devin Carter – Providence – 21 Years Old – 6’3, 195 lbs
He is a rising star known for his “do-it-all” approach. He boasts impressive athleticism, ranking among the draft’s top performers in vertical leap and sprint speed. This translates to elite defense, with Carter disrupting plays and grabbing rebounds like a forward. While not a pure scorer, he’s a crafty finisher and a developing threat from three-point range, making him a valuable contributor on both ends of the court.
12. Oklahoma City (via HOU) – PG Nikola Topic – Red Star, Serbia – 18 Years Old – 6’6, 201 lbs
Topic is a high-IQ point guard with a knack for creating offense. His size and passing ability project well to the NBA, but developing his shooting and defense will be crucial for his long-term success.
13. Sacramento Kings – G Isaiah Collier – USC – 19 Years Old – 6’4, 205 lbs
Collier can do just about everything. He’s a two-way player that impacts both ends of the floor. He’s dangerous driving with the basketball and can get to the bucket in a hurry. His shooting from three can use some consistency, but his ability on both ends of the floor guard gives him a pretty high floor it would seem.
14. Portland Trail Blazers (via GSW) – C Zach Edey – Purdue – 22 years Old – 7’4, 300 lbs
An old-school back-to-the-basket bruiser, Edey boasts a soft touch around the rim and uses his wide frame to overpower defenders. While his lack of footspeed might limit him defensively against smaller, quicker bigs, his shot-blocking ability and rebounding prowess make him a potential force in the paint for teams seeking a traditional low-post presence.
15. Miami Heat: G Ja’Kobe Walter – Baylor – 19 Years Old – 6’4, 195 lbs
16. Philadelphia 76ers: G Jared McCain – Duke – 20 Years Old – 6’2, 200 lbs
17. Los Angeles Lakers: F Tristan da Silva – Colorado – 23 Years Old – 6’8, 217 lbs
18. Orlando Magic: G Johnny Furphy – Kansas – 19 Years Old – 6’9, 202 lbs
19. Toronto Raptors (via IND): G Kyshawn George – Miami – 20 Years Old – 6’8, 209 lbs
20. Cleveland Cavaliers: G Bub Carrington – Pittsburgh – 19 Years Old – 6’4, 195 lbs
21. New Orleans Pelicans (via MIL): C Kel’el Ware – Indiana – 20 Years Old – 7’0, 223 lbs
22. Phoenix Suns: F Bobi Klintman – Cairns, Sweden – 20 Years Old – 6’10, 225 lbs
23. Milwaukee Bucks (via NOP): PG Tyler Kolek – Marquette – 23 Years Old – 6’3, 195 lbs
24. New York Knicks (via DAL): F Ryan Dunn – Virginia – 21 Years Old – 6’6, 215 lbs
25. New York Knicks: DaRon Holmes II – Dayton – 21 Years Old – 6’10, 221 lbs
26. Washington Wizards (via LAC): C Yves Missi – Baylor – 20 Years Old – 6’11, 230 lbs
27. Minnesota Timberwolves: G KJ Simpson – Colorado – 22 Years Old – 6’0, 185 lbs
28. Denver Nuggets: Terrence Shannon Jr. – Illinois – 23 Years Old – 6’6, 220 lbs
29. Utah Jazz (via OKC): F Tyler Smith – G League – 19 Years Old – 6’11, 224 lbs
30. Boston Celtics: F Baylor Scheierman – Creighton – 23 Years Old – 6’6, 200 lbs
