There is, of course, some doubt as to whether Holmgren will live up to the hype. Who will the Thunder select with three first-round picks? (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images). The question is offense, where he is an inconsistent shooter at best that needs polish with the ball in his hands. Kessler doesnt help the Bucks a ton right now with Brook Lopez on the team and both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis able to play center. His injury has hurt his case, 'Its like a dream':Jaylen Hoard, Georgios Kalaitzakis making most of NBA opportunity with Thunder. Hes not likely to help a title contender now, which makes this an interesting bet. OKC Thunder offseason primer: Draft picks, salary decisions and preparing for 2023 G Johnny Davis Age: 20 (Feb. 27, 2002) College: Wisconsin Height/weight: 6-foot-5, 196 pounds Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin Davis would admittedly be a reach, especially compared to the players above him. Hes a limited athlete, but there is a lot to like. The Oklahoma City Thunder, along with the rest of the league, will participate in the summer event from July 7-17 in Las Vegas. Hes a polished scorer already, and he can guard his position. One of college basketball's most dominant two-way stars during his lone season at Gonzaga, Holmgren joins budding superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 2021 No. Mathurin has long been a favorite in this space, and his offensive skill set is a lot of fun. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nba-mock-drafts-oklahoma-city-thunder-june-3-0-draft-projections/, Projections for 2nd overall in 2022 first round, Projections for 12th overall in 2022 first round, Projections for 34th overall in 2022 second round, Cast your vote on who the Thunder will select, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 12: AJ Griffin, Duke, Jonathan Givony, ESPN (6/21), No. Its either going to be Gonzagas Chet Holmgren or Smith going No. Defensively, there are some concerns, but there is enough to work with in terms of basketball IQ and frame to get by. Oklahoma boasts 19 first-round picks over the next seven years. 2 pick, NBA Star Index: LeBron is finally breaking down, Power Rankings: Bucks No. 8 pick. New York Knicks: Johnny Davis (Wisconsin, SG, Sophomore). Keon Johnson #45 of the Tennessee Volunteers drives to the basket. There is nothing too sexy about Johnny Davis, but he was a National Player of the Year candidate for a reason. Here are the latest projected picks for the Thunder, according to TSN's Kyle Irving: Jordan Greer is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. Banchero just beats both in the self-creation for scoring department, with Smith super reliant on tough jumpers and Holmgren more of a play-finisher in the half court. OKC Thunder owns the No. Presti has ultimately added some keeper prospects, with Giddey looking like one of the league's top triple-double threats and best passers, Tre Mann flashing dynamic scoring ability and Luguentz Dort giving the team a valuable perimeter defender. He can also play the four when Oklahoma City goes small and has Smith at the five. 11. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. This might be his floor come Draft night. OKC hitting on its 12.5 percent odds would significantly help expedite its process of returning to relevance and creating a credible nucleus. For a while, it looked as if this would be a three-horse race at the top of the draft. 1 to No. Hes the kind of prospect that I can see a team falling in love with, particularly with his defensive aptitude at 68 with power and athleticism. CBS Sports Gary Parrish gives the Thunder's pick an A+. This draft is known for the big men at the top, specifically Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith. He doesnt need the ball a ton to be effective, and Griffin has the physicality and athleticism to be a strong defender. While were still holding out hope that the OKC Thunder will land the No. His jumper is the big question mark, but Daniels can handle the ball and distribute while changing the game on the other end. Memphis made a similar pick with Ziaire Williams a year ago that looks pretty good now. The Pelicans would feature two of the NBA's most effective weapons around the rim. Round 1, No. Thunder draft picks 2022: Who did Oklahoma City pick? The Thunder are not in a position to reach in the lottery. 12 and No. Before we preview the 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft, lets check in on the picks that they have. He has the skill-set to make an immediate impact. 2023 NBA mock draft: Who ESPN has the OKC Thunder selecting. But we havent featured Davis much, so lets do it here. Elsewhere, the Sacramento Kings are a solid winner from the evening, jumping from the No. Read the full article . The team fit with the Mavericks doesnt make a ton of sense unless Jalen Brunson leaves, and I get that. 4 pick, a 7.2% chance at the No. By avoiding Duren at 12 and trading up for him a handful of spots later, the Thunder also find value. The Oklahoma City Thunder (28-33) are set to host the Los Angeles Lakers (29-33) on Wednesday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Here are what some national mocks are projecting who the Thunder will take as of May 17. The San Antonio Spurs would be one of those teams, either to move up for a star big or down for a defensive-minded one. 12: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky, NBADraft.net (6/21), No. The Thunder will ultimately find out where theyre selecting in the draft on May 16 when the 2023 draft lottery results are known. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday the Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren, a 7-foot stretch big with guard skills and potentially game-changing defensive ability. Part 1:New York Knicks; Part 2:Portland Trail Blazers; Part 3:New Orleans Pelicans Part 4:New Orleans Pelicans. Though the Hornets' 2021 lottery pick didn't play much as a rookie, Charlotte could still target Daniels for his superior playmaking and defense to James Bouknight. 34: Kendall Brown, Baylor, Cody Taylor, Rookie Wire (6/20), No. Despite recent uncertainty, the heavy favorite to go No. The Thunder ruled Holmgren out for the entire 2022-23 regular season, but his status for 2023 summer league is unknown. Portland could be in the market to move this pick for present-day help as they attempt to build around Damian Lillard. Clemente Almanza. 1 choice in Jabari Smith) but, for now, were rolling with Chet. Considering how productive Jalen Williams has been this season, he mightve already outgrown summer league participation. Here's what you need to know. 12: Ousmane Dieng, NZ Breakers, Sam Vecenie, The Athletic (6/21), No. The Thunder ruled Holmgren out for the entire 2022-23 regular season, but his status for 2023 Summer League is currently unknown. Right now, Holmgren seems to be the leader in the clubhouse. WebRoundtable mock draft: Thunder make 2 trades, get Kuminga and Sengun. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Once again, the Thunder have three picks, and they can take some swings. Im probably a touch lower on Murray than most, but this is a totally reasonable spot. With SGA, Giddey, Smith and wing Luguentz Dort acting as building blocks in Oklahoma, some might believe that the team should draft a center with the second of its two lottery picks. He doesnt profile as a game-changing star, but Williams has impressive finishing equity and the ability to protect the rim on defense. 5 projection doesnt seem insane. It may hurt to land at No. More:Will Thunder's Josh Giddey make All-Rookie first team? Long-term, Kessler could be a lot like Lopez on defense, as he was arguably the best single rim protector in college basketball this season. If nothing else, they might be able to move the pick if they simply dont want to take him. Jabari Smith figures to get heavy consideration, but Holmgren's defense behind Williamson is the major selling point. An athletic force on both ends of the court, the star potential certainly is there for Smith. With the 16th pick, OKC was slotted to take Texas big Kai Jones. section: | slug: 2022-nba-draft-grades-oklahoma-city-thunder-select-chet-holmgren-with-no-2-overall-pick | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | After going with their center in the future in this mock, Charlotte looks to a scoring wing in Branham. Presti will have to determine how much fit should matter when assessing options at No. So this would be a good year for them to win the lottery with, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Daniels is a heck of a defender, perhaps the best in the class on the perimeter. Washington Wizards: Jeremy Sochan (Baylor, PF, Freshman). Sharpe is the mystery guy in this class, but there is enough buzz where a No. Staying put will likely lead to a best-player-available search that finds Jaden Ivey difficult to resist. Ousmane Dieng and Jaylin Williams are likely safe bets to play in a handful of summer league games. Cleveland Cavaliers: Ochai Agbaji (Kansas, SG/SF, Senior). The Magic do have significant investments in big men already, but Mo Bamba may not be long for Orlando and, more than anything, the No. That type of shooting inside would make up for Giddeys lack of range out on the perimeter. 2, No. With Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander established as the backcourt of the future, Thunder general manager Sam Presti will be looking to add at least one more piece to his young core on Thursday night. Its a mixed bag. 29. This is Part 5 of a five-part series of mock drafts with a different team winning the lottery each edition, courtesy ofTankathon. For general manager Sam Presti and James is expected to go No. The Orlando Magic won the draft lottery , taking a 14 percent chance and 13. With the No. If the Blazers choose to make the pick, Duren brings a highly intriguing skill set with a 75 wingspan and a monster frame. News. Sacramento has big investments in DeAaron Fox and Davion Mitchell, but Ivey has more size and physicality than both, and hes a hyper-athletic player with tangible upside. He could play to his strengths as a play-finisher around the basket or behind the arc. Sports (6/20), No. Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated: Chet Holmgren, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win: Jabari Smith, Ricky ODonnell, SB Nation: Chet Holmgren, Kevin OConnor, The Ringer: Ousmane Dieng, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated: Jeremy Sochan, Ricky ODonnell, SB Nation: Jeremy Sochan, Sign up for the OKC Thunder Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. A core of Gilgeous-Alexander, Giddey and Banchero means Presti will still want to fill gaps with shooters and defenders. His shooting is a swing skill, and Eason committed more than twice as many turnovers as he generated assists last season in college. There is a misconception that hell be a game-changer on defense immediately, but Davis should find a soft landing spot in the back half of the lottery somewhere. In the short term, he'd play to his strengths as a catch-and-shoot player to build confidence. The Thunder own four total picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. 22 Agbaji isnt quite big enough or good enough on defense to be a No. Can he hold up to the physical toll of the NBA? As Norlander says, Holmgren's floor still appears to be pretty high. They trail the Orlando Magic by three games with 21 games left to go. He can pass. His offensive skill package leaves a lot to be desired right now, which leads to him dropping from a previous lottery projection. But for Houston, an 18-year-old in a low-pressure situation with a green light and reps seems worth betting on to develop. Holmgren profiles as an elite rim protector and shot-changer in the paint; many really smart analysts talk about Holmgren's instincts on the defensive end as "off the charts." 10 in this mock draft to the Orlando Magic. NBA Draft 2022: 10 players OKC Thunder could target at No. Projected Oklahoma City Thunder draft picks, Ideal Jabari Smith landing spots in 2022 NBA Draft, 1st round, 2nd pick: Jabari Smith, F, Auburn, 1st round, 12th pick: AJ Griffin, F, Duke, 1st round, 17th pick (from Rockets): Jalen Duren, C, Memphis, 2nd round, 34th pick: Kennedy Chandler, G, Tennessee. However, the Kings still have the choice here and, at least for me, Ivey is a best player available choice. The ideal next team-building step for the Oklahoma City Thunder would be to upgrade a frontcourt that features, Darius Bazley, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Isaiah Roby. January 6, 2022 9:00 am ET Now that we have seen an extended stretch of college basketball, there is a new player who has emerged as the projected No. Charlotte could obviously address that need in free agency or via trade but, if they dont, Williams is worthy of a mid-first round selection. Dieng is far away at this point, but the Rockets are one of the franchises that should be willing to wait. Regardless of who participates, itll be a fun 10-day experience for Thunder fans as summer league will provide the first glimpses of OKCs newest members. 2: Paolo Banchero, Duke, Krysten Peek, Yahoo! This 7-foot rim-protector who can also bounce it like a guard and reliably make 3-pointers. 34 Here are 10 intriguing players OKC Thunder could target at No. In this case, Smith seems like a strong fit next to Myles Turner, whose rim protection would make up for the 18-year-old's lack of shot-blocking. The Clippers, which owe their first-round pick to the Thunder, will face the Timberwolves in the play-in tournament Tuesday night. There is a good chance each is No. Jun 24, 2022 8:00 AM EDT The Oklahoma City Thunder owned the lottery on Thursday night, taking three players in the top 12 selections. 7. Hes also extremely young and was the No. Nobody is at that size. The Magic could go a few different directions with this selection (including a popular No. Smith and Holmgren both have legitimate cases here as well. Hes also a plug-and-play role player as an off-ball shooter and a very intelligent cutter. With the second pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, theres likely just four players the Oklahoma City Thunder are seriously considering. 2: 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, Sam Vecenie, The Athletic (6/21), No. The Rockets almost cant go wrong with this pick in their current form. He is also an adept scorer with the upside to be a real star at the NBA level. He would be a fun Spurs fit with his passing and general basketball IQ, and LaRavia should be able to shoot it at a pretty high level. Sharpe should be interchangeable between the 2 and 3 and appear attractive to Sacramento for his athleticism and shooting between De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. He has the highest ceiling in this draft and, for that reason, should go no lower than here. He has a great motor and very good instincts and length on defense. I can't wait to see him in the NBA, but I think he winds up as a good, but a bit inconsistent, modern stretch-center. Ivey would join Dejounte Murray to give San Antonio one of the NBA's fastest backcourts. Here's what CBS Sports senior writer Matt Norlander had to say about Holmgren, whom he ultimately projects as a good-but-not-great player: I think it's more than reasonable to project at least one of the big three (Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero and Holmgren) to not be a top-five player in this class by the time we look up in 2030 and take stock of all that's happened. Eventually, the goal will be for Griffin to build on the flashes of step-backs to become a more threatening one-on-one scorer. Audacy Experts Ryan McDonough, Jimmy Patsos, and more give their analysis along with the Locked On College hosts who 14. The Thunder ruled Holmgren out for the entire 2022-23 regular season, but his status for 2023 Summer League is currently unknown. 7 odds up to the No. 2), Indianapolis Colts (No. All Rights Reserved. 2 pick, an 11.9% chance at the No. For general manager Sam Presti and Co., the process seems to be coming to fruition. 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated (6/20), No. 2: Jabari Smith Jr., Auburn, NBADraft.net (6/21), No. Still, the 6'6" sophomore wing has emerged as a lottery prospect for his shot-making and budding pull-up scoring game. The 2024 draft class is headlined by Bronny James, LeBron James son. 34: E.J. It's a good situation for Banchero, who'd be playing with a star guard in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and one of the league's best passers in Josh Giddey. Liddell, Ohio State, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win (6/21), No. There is a bit of a split on McGowens after a weird season at Nebraska. 1 pick. 8. NBA Mock Draft 2022: The Orlando Magic Are On The Clock Brad Rowland May 17, 2022 The 2022 NBA Draft is less than six weeks away and, as of Tuesday evening, the board is set. Thunder and Clipperstipped off Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena, Will Thunder's Josh Giddey make All-Rookie first team? The Thunder ended up jumping in the lottery after entering the night with the fourth-best and 12th-best (via the LA Clippers) odds. Liddell isnt a high-ceiling guy, but he has some switch potential on defense and a polished offensive game. Oklahoma City have won 14 out of their last 26 games against Los Angeles. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 2 seed Grizzlies in the first round. 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The Nuggets need defensive help in a significant way and Beauchamp can provide it. ESPN Mel Kiper Jr.s 2023 NFL Mock Draft (from January 25) Round: 1 Overall Pick: 25 NFL Team: Cincinnati Bengals Analysis: Both Kincaid and Luke Musgrave (Oregon State) have a chance to be Round 1 picks, and I wouldnt be surprised if a few teams preferred one of them over Michael Mayer (Notre Dame) as the top-ranked tight end in In the process, Oklahoma City targets Jalen Duren from Memphis. The Thunder ended The Thunder is tied for eighth in the reverse standings with a 23.5% chance at a top-four pick, and a 5.3% chance of landing Victor Wembanyama with the No. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. With that out of the way, lets dive into a rapid reaction mock draft of the first round. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. 1. Davis would give the Knicks another shot-creator and scorer, while his toughness and knack for making shots in big moments should suit him well for New York's spotlight. 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, Jonathan Givony, ESPN (6/21), No. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. It honestly wouldnt surprise me if he was a top-20 pick. Though they may have gotten off to a slow start to their full-fledged rebuild this past campaign, finding themselves in and out of the play-in tournament picture through the first half of action, once the injury bug started to chomp down on key players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the coaching staff opted to bench Al Horford, it was evident that the tank came into full effect during half number two. ESPN Matt Millers 2023 NFL Mock Draft (from February 6) Round: 2. The 2024 draft class is headlined by Bronny James, LeBron James son. He can guard. Chandler is from the Memphis area, and Tyus Jones is a free agent. Kings vs. Thunder: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Tuesday. Please check your email for a confirmation. Sports (6/20), No. If the Thunder beat the Clippers in the season finale, OKC and Indiana would finish in a tie for fourth. 1 pick is a spot to simply take the best prospect. The 6-foot-10 former Auburn star has an ability to stretch the court from the four spot. This might be a selfish one in that it would be fun to watch Miami develop Brown from afar. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. His injury has hurt his case, Jaylen Hoard, Georgios Kalaitzakis making most of NBA opportunity with Thunder, How to watch the Thunder in 2021-22 NBA season. The loser will play the winner of the second play-in game, between New Orleans and San Antonio. 4 pick figures to be active in trade talks. WebThe Ultimate NBA Mock Draft 2022 begins as the Locked On NBA local experts make the pick for their teams. Got it! The Oklahoma City Thunder finished their 2021-22 campaign with a record of 24-58. Amidst a rebuild, this marks the third-fewest wins since the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City. This includes the worst winning percentage (.293) since the first season in OKC back in the 2008-09 season. Where does Oklahoma City land in the draft order? 4 slot, and the Oklahoma City Thunder popped up to No. 1; Lakers climbing, Lillard becoming one of best scorers ever, Report: Harden 'serious' about returning to Houston, LeBron (foot) to miss at least two weeks, per report, Hornets' Ball (ankle) out for season, per report, Lillard has career-high 71 points in Blazers win, Report: NBA, NBPA close to agreement on new CBA. Houston has been firing bets on upside dating back to the 2021 draft, and this is another example. The question is whether Holmgren tops out as a valuable rotation player or a legit franchise cornerstone. 12. News. The Magic could use a productive forward such as Murray, who can find ways to score off the ball by getting out in transition, cutting, shooting and crashing the glass. 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Hed fit snugly next to a scoring guard like Bradley Beal. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 1 overall player in the 2022 class but, if nothing else, Orlando holds the keys to the board. The 2022 NBA draft is a day away, which means that the final round of mock drafts has hit the internet. I don't question his work ethic or love for the game at all. 12: Jeremy Sochan, Baylor, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win (6/21), No. General manager Sam Presti locked in his backcourt of the future last year by selecting Josh Giddey to play alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. An audience ages 21+ know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER mocks are projecting who Thunder... Small and has Smith at the top of the draft lottery, a... Goal will be for Griffin to build confidence ball and distribute while changing the game on the perimeter for.! Draft to the Thunder, will face the Timberwolves in the lottery each,! 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