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Grade: C+, 8. Krejcí is a 20-year-old Czech standout guard who has played professionally since he was 14. 48 for the Warriors. Grade: A, 57. Grade: A-, 21. There are some mixed reviews on Avdija coming from European scouts, but this makes sense because they probably weren't expecting him to be available. Mar 12, 2021 | Sheil Kapadia NFL free agency signing predictions: Jets, … If you can get somebody with that kind of upside, you have to. Detroit Pistons (via PHI): SF Saddiq Bey, Villanova, Bey has been the best available on my board for a while, so if you can get him way down here, you have to feel good about it. He's only 18 and can play on the perimeter right now. Grade: C-, 29. Grade: A+, 14. Grade: C+, 45. Okahoma City Thunder (via CHI): PG Vit Krejci, Czech Republic, OKC makes its second international pick of the draft. That makes Nesmith again a really solid pick. He was not a great college player, and he drew some criticism for expressing a lack of passion for the game recently. He could be an excellent wing player on an emergent Memphis team that traded into this spot. But not in the top 10, and not on a team that already has DeAndre Ayton. Grade: B, 34. He fills two needs and is the best player on the board. Tillman is a talented two-way player who does all the little things right -- the quintessential Grizzlies prospect -- but it's hard to justify the need here. And he was the second-best player on my big board. New Orleans Pelicans: PG Kira Lewis Jr., Alabama, My CBS Sports HQ colleague Avery Johnson recruited Lewis to Alabama, and he has spent the past months convincing me that Lewis was a lottery talent. He's 6-8, 225. What can we expect from KAT in the second half of the season? Charlotte Hornets (via BOS): PG Grant Riller, Charleston, The Hornets went and had themselves a draft. Cleveland Cavaliers: SF Isaac Okoro, Auburn, This is not what I would have done with this pick, but I understand it. Minnesota Timberwolves: SG Anthony Edwards, Georgia, This is not a surprising pick. Gary Parrish graded the first round, and Kyle Boone handled the second. But I'm not enthusiastic, but I realize that any pick at the top of this flawed draft was not going to be perfect. The 2000 NBA draft was held on June 28, 2000 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.It was the last draft held at the home arena of an NBA team until 2011; the following and subsequent drafts (through 2010) all took place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City (though Madison Square Garden itself is the home of the New York Knicks, they do not play in the theater). He can play behind De'Aaron Fox or right next to him. The second half of the Timberwolves season tips off tonight. We're building great things, and we need your talent. Sacramento Kings: PG Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State, The best prospect available on the board. 38. Phoenix Suns: C Jalen Smith, Maryland, It's a surprise on every level. Trades, surprises picks and unfortunate news about Warriors star Klay Thompson defined the 2020 NBA Draft. Man-To-Man: Matching All 45 U.S. Presidents With Their Timberwolves Equivalents, Why You Should NOT Be Worried About Anthony Edwards (Yet), Dane Moore NBA Podcast: An Unacceptable 1st Half Of The Year + LaMelo vs. Ant, Hornets 135 - Wolves 102: Slipping into the Abyss, Anthony Edwards Named to 2021 NBA Rising Stars Roster, Ricky Rubio is Right About the Timberwolves, Timberwolves Film Room: Chris Finch’s Offensive Outlook, Dane Moore NBA Podcast: This ‘Process’ Isn’t Working + How Much Is KAT To Blame? There are lots of things to be improved -- defense first on the list -- but if he becomes the best version of himself, he will be the best player in this draft class. He was one of the best -- probably the best -- players on the best team in the ACC. Mar 12, 2021 | Matt Barrows Stanford’s Davis Mills: The best draft QB no one is talking about. But here he was for the Wizards to grab him. But still, with the second pick, you get the player most physically prepared to make a big impact right away. Fantasy Basketball League - Draft Sunday at 1:30 PM. Grade: D+, 26. The team trailed by as many as 16 points to the New Orleans Pelicans and … Philadelphia 76ers (via OKC): SG Tyrese Maxey, Kentucky, I'm not sure I love Philadelphia adding another non-shooter because Maxey was inefficient beyond the arc at Kentucky. I had him as a mid-second rounder but this is around the range I expected him to go. Adding another big man in Xavier Tillman only further deepens an already-deep frontcourt group. Grade: B+, 30. Grade: A+, 13. Grade: C+, 47. He's a very talented rebounder for his size and position who has role-playing potential, an ideal set of skills to pair next to Luka Doncic. Grade: A+, 31. Bulls 133, Timberwolves 126: Only Bulls & Wolves in OT, No KATs The Wolves scratch their way to overtime, but go to 0-2 in the Finch era. Indiana Pacers: SG Cassius Stanley, Duke, I had a scout tell me earlier this year that they considered Stanley as a first-round talent because of his size, toughness, and willingness to compete his butt off on defense no matter the assignment. His upside just does not match this place in the draft, but he could be a good shooter if nothing else. It's a solid big-swing pick. Grade: B+, Okongwu is a player I had in the top 10 of my own big board, but this is a strange fit. The Hawks have Clint Capela already as a defense-first center to protect the rim. However, his value is so focused on the paint area that he may struggle to be more than a backup for Rudy Gobert. Grade: A. He's more of a throwback big -- he took only 21 3-point attempts in college -- but the shooting touch is there for him to one day develop into a more modern big with deeper scoring range. Grade: B, 56. Riller is one of the draft's most dynamic offensive players at the point guard position, giving them another playmaker on a roster that on the whole lacks them. Dane Moore NBA Podcast: Jace Frederick On The Timberwolves At The Halfway Point, Choose Your Own Adventure: Minnesota Timberwolves Edition, Trade Deadline Primer Part I: Trade Rules and Gersson Rosas’ Deadline History. New Orleans Pelicans (via WAS): SF Elijah Hughes, Syracuse, The Pelicans are striking a nice balance as they surround Zion Williamson with talent, underscored here by the selection of the Syracuse standout. His big hole is shooting. Los Angeles Clippers (via DEN): SF Jay Scrubb, John A. Logan, A long, smooth left-handed wing straight out of the junior college ranks, Scrubb is a talented shot-creator with great positional size who gives the Clippers a developmental wing to groom as a potential bench scorer. Take a bow, Washington. Grade: A, 46. I love Flynn. He is a classic 3-and-D guy who shot above 40 percent from 3-point range in two different seasons. But he's a traditional big men, a little bit undersized and does a lot of work in the post. The Charlotte Hornets finished the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season last Wednesday with a win on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He did not have a great year at North Carolina, between inefficiency and injury. Winston is a winner who we projected as a first-rounder yet slipped all the way here. What Are We Looking For in the 2nd Half of the Season? Grade: A, 42. San Antonio Spurs: PG Tre Jones, Duke, The Spurs have a way of finding value even in the second round, as they've done here with point guard Tre Jones. Elleby was outside our final top-75 prospect rankings and a potential two-way candidate, and while there's a lot to like about his offensive production, there's still a lot of polish he lacks that Portland will need to develop. Had him as a top-25 talent so the 76ers are getting a steal. The one-and-done guard is a tad undersized at 6-2 but has skills to play on or off the ball because of his all-around offensive weaponry as a scorer, shooter and distributor. He dropped to the range we expected, but we'll give L.A. some kudos for a solid selection considering it is the team's only pick of the draft. Toronto Raptors: PG Malachi Flynn, San Diego State, This pick made a lot of sense when many thought Fred VanVleet would leave Toronto. Thought he'd go earlier than this, so a double win for value and fit. Grade: B-, 53. Grade: C+, 27. We had a late second-round grade on Richards so this is a bit rich, but it fits a need. Golden State Warriors (via DAL): PG Nico Mannion, Arizona, A year ago, Mannion was being discussed as a potential lottery pick. Grade: A- Tate is the oldest rookie on this list at 25 and the only one not to have been a part of the 2020 draft class (he went undrafted in 2018). So regardless of his time at Arizona -- which was productive but exposed some athletic deficiencies he'll face in the NBA -- there's value here at No. He projects to be a 3-and-D guy, but he's not a great shooter yet. Can't do better than this. Nnaji is very athletic but not the highest upside player because he needs to work on his defense and skills. The point guard’s frustration with the Timberwolves is nothing new for long-time fans of the team. What can we expect the remainder of the season to look like? Jake Paynting and Jack Borman talk all things trades (and Arby’s). Detroit Pistons: PG Killian Hayes, France, Much like with Okongwu, I think Hayes is a good player but had others as better fits and prospects. Grade: C-, 23. But he wasn't surrounded by the kinds of players he needed to shine. He also has great maturity and instincts. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Turn our clocks forward? Grade: C+, 24. Pick your fancy! Free Yahoo! Are the Timberwolves suddenly TOO good at basketball? Dallas Mavericks: SG Josh Green, Arizona, If you value athleticism, Green is one of the best in the draft. The Grizzlies don't need a point guard. Grade: A, 35. Toronto Raptors: SF Jalen Harris, Nevada, The Raptors got one of the most productive scorers -- averaging 21.7 points per game -- in college basketball with the penultimate pick of the 2020 NBA Draft. Detroit Pistons (via POR): C Isaiah Stewart, Washington, Stewart has been an incredible prep prospect and was super-productive at Washington. I love him here for the same reasons I loved him at No. He is big and strong with wide shoulders. Bolmaro is versatile and should be polished when he does come over. He rated in the 94th percentile last season as a spot-up shooter and should be a plug-and-play wing for the Bucks next to Giannis Antetokounmpo. But NBA scouts and people at Kentucky believe he can improve on that skill in time. Whether his 3-point shot develops into a consistent threat or not is the unknown that may unlock his star potential. He dunks everything. In terms of fit, I liked Tyrese Haliburton here. He's polished and smart and a proven winner, and he's particularly great in pick-and-roll offense. 1 pick a year ago. I had Toppin ahead of Avdija, and many people in the NBA told me I was wrong for that. He's a blur with the ball AND can shoot. This is a bit of a reach because his style simply is out of fashion in the NBA. New York Knicks: PF Obi Toppin, Dayton, The Knicks obviously need a lot, but that fan base will love this guy. The 2020 NBA Draft was unlike any other in the league's history, with players checking in from home and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver alone on the stage for the first round. Memphis Grizzlies (via MIL): SG Desmond Bane, TCU, A lot of the best players on the board right now are point guards. And we had him ranked accordingly in our final top 100, at No. If you believe he can develop that jumper, this pick makes a lot of sense. Minnesota Timberwolves (via UTA): SF Leandro Bolmaro, Argentina, The Knicks had this pick but sent it to the Timberwolves upon making it. Chicago Bulls (via MEM): SF Marko Simonovic, Serbia, A 6-foot-11 Serbian, Simonovic is a mobile big man with great size, length and athleticism who moves well and runs the floor hard. Denver Nuggets (via HOU): C Zeke Nnaji, Arizona, This just seems like a reach. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | Utah Jazz (via NY): PG Saben Lee, Vanderbilt, The Jazz tend to value versatility throughout their entire roster, which explains why they made the call here to grab Lee at No. You're here for grades, though, and we've got them. Find 5 ways to say selected, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com, the world's most trusted free thesaurus. He's a combo guard who can run an offense. Oturu averaged a double-double last season and should be able to contribute to New York's frontcourt right away because of his physicality. Dallas Mavericks (via GS): PG Tyrell Terry, Stanford, Dallas didn't need to target a point guard with the way Luka Doncic runs the offense, so Mark Cuban and company find the perfect middle ground to add depth at the position in Terry without overlapping talents. Bruce Feldman’s 2021 NFL mock draft: What coaches say about Justin Fields, Najee Harris and others. Memphis Grizzlies (via DET): PF Xavier Tillman, Michigan State, The Grizzlies are stacked in the frontcourt between Jonas Valanciunas, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Clarke. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.Towns was named to the Dominican Republic national team as a 16-year-old. After a blowout victory in New Orleans, the Wolves return home for a two-game series against the Portland Trailblazers. If he develops a reliable jump shot -- a big if right now -- he's going to be great. And given San Antonio's history of developing high-energy, defensive-minded wing players (think Kawhi Leonard, for one), this is a great fit. He still has a lot of growing to do to diversify his offensive arsenal but is a great catch-and-shoot threat who had first-round potential. New York Knicks (via DEN): SG Immanuel Quickley, Kentucky, He's the reigning SEC player of the year and shot 42 percent from 3-point range, but this is nearly 30 spots higher than I expected. He's a borderline first-round pick -- I had him in the second -- and this is a bit too high. Grade: B, 48. Boston Celtics (via MEM): SF Aaron Nesmith, Vanderbilt, I feel like I'm too easy of a professor, but these players the past few picks are coming off the board in the order I ranked them. He's a bit of a tweener but has great athleticism and some skills to fall back on, and I expected he'd go somewhere in this range. Carey shores up the center position in Charlotte, where depth is lacking, and gives the franchise a paint presence who can score it and rebound it at a high level. His size and scoring ability from all three levels stood out in college, and he could give Toronto yet another potential bench weapon. He defends hard. Still, he has the potential to be a top-flight scorer. Milwaukee Bucks: SG Sam Merrill, Utah State, Merrill was someone who steadily rose up our rankings as teams dug deeper because they fell in love with his scoring threat and ability to stretch the floor. San Antonio Spurs: SG Devin Vassell, Florida State, I like it. Let’s check in again for Canis Pulsus Vol. Portland Trail Blazers: SF CJ Elleby, Washington State, Good size, good college production, but not so great value here for the Trail Blazers. Oklahoma City Thunder: PG Cassius Winston, Michigan State, Doesn't have elite size, isn't a super-athlete, a tad old for an NBA draft entrant … and it doesn't matter. Grade: A+, 20. Jake dissects Karl-Anthony Towns and pull-up shooting statistics. It’s never too early for some draft talk, right? Grade: A+, 4. I have no doubt Pritchard can play in the NBA, and he was a proven winner. Brooklyn Nets (via LAC): C Reggie Perry, Mississippi State, This is the exact range we expected for Perry. I don't understand it. Atlanta Hawks (via MIA): SG Skylar Mays, LSU, Good value and a great addition for Atlanta. But athleticism matters, and if you can get him do to the other stuff, maybe you tap into something special. Grade: C+, 17. Just surprised to see him be the point guard in this spot. Well, that was fast. The man, the myth, the legend, the photoshop. Edwards is a tremendous talent with a great pedigree. Canis Hoopus weighs in on the hiring on Chris Finch. He has size and athleticism to be a dynamic scorer. And he wasn't even the best 3-and-D player at Florida State this past season -- though he probably has more upside than Devin Vassell. Philadelphia 76ers: SG Isaiah Joe, Arkansas, He's a great catch-and-shoot threat with deep range who was regarded as one of the best shooters in college hoops before a down sophomore season. Grade: A-, 49. A peek at how the new Minnesota Timberwolves head coach operates on the offensive end. He has the size, athleticism and skill. In addition to his rushing acumen, Stevenson proved adept as a receiver in limited looks, catching 28 of 33 targets (84.8%, a high percentage) with only two drops for 298 receiving yards (10.6 YPR). He finds a perfect fit here with Milwaukee as they add another shooter to add next to Giannis, and at mid-second round value to boot. The Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a multiyear deal to hire Toronto Raptors assistant Chris Finch as the franchise's new head coach, replacing Ryan Saunders, sources told ESPN. Grade: A+, 54. 6 to Atlanta. Having shined in six contests, the talented tailback earned an excellent 90.5 PFF rushing grade this season and his overall 83.8 receiving grade is the third best in the 2021 draft class behind only Kenneth Gainwell - 86.3 and Javonte Williams - 83.9. They desperately want something to be excited about. He could be the best point guard in this class. Denver Nuggets (via IND): PG RJ Hampton, USA, I had Hampton as the best prospect available for a while now. Minnesota Timberwolves (via LAL): PF Jaden McDaniels, Washington, This is a decent spot for him, but there are too many polished players still available for him to be the best pick. Not only good value, but a good pick. The Wolves head into the break in a tailspin. Grade: B-, 58. Don’t lie, you’re just here to give Glen Taylor a grade. He's a throwback, but he is a good one. Golden State Warriors: C James Wiseman, Memphis, It would have sounded a lot better this morning before the Klay Thompson news, but if you take a physical specimen like Wiseman and put him next to Stephen Curry, Klay and Draymond Green, and you can compete for another championship. Miami Heat: PF Precious Achiuwa, Memphis, Achiuwa was one of the best and most productive players in the country. That, plus an NBA-caliber build and athleticism, make him a projectable 3-and-D wing. In terms of front-court players, Obi Toppin is still on the board, and I preferred him. But handshakes or not, the madness of the event was preserved. Nesmith had an injury in college, but he can really knock down shots. Boston Celtics: PG Payton Pritchard, Oregon, There are so many other lead guards available, from Tre Jones, Malachi Flynn, Tyrell Terry, Cassius Winston. Indy getting him as one of the last picks of the draft is tremendous value. He's 6-5, can play off the ball or as a true point guard. Milwaukee Bucks (via ORL): SF Jordan Nwora, Louisville, There's immense value in owning an elite skill, and for Nwora, it's his shooting. He wasn't in our projected top-60, so the grade reflects that, but Lee's combination as a dribbler, creator and scorer should fit nicely in Utah's system next to Donovan Mitchell. The top pick from the 2020 NBA Draft won’t actually get a chance to play, but it’s the thought that counts. Bey is one of the most NBA-ready players in this draft and could step in and be a good player right away.

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