2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round One - Picks 16-30
Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 1-15
2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2
2011 NBA Mock Draft
2010 NBA Mock Draft
2009 NBA Mock Re-Draft
Updated: June 28, 2012.
Team needs and outstanding trades HAVE been taken into account with this mock draft.
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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 1-15
2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 2
2011 NBA Mock Draft
2010 NBA Mock Draft
2009 NBA Mock Re-Draft
Updated: June 28, 2012.
Team needs and outstanding trades HAVE been taken into account with this mock draft.
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Houston Rockets: Moe Harkless, SF, St. John's, 6-9, Fr. 
Houston owns the Knicks' pick from the Tracy McGrady trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.
Again, the Rockets are trying to acquire assets to move up, so who knows if they actually end up even drafting here. I am a big Moe Harkless fan and he could be a sneaky draft-riser, but would be a solid value here as a replacement for Chase Budinger.
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Dallas Mavericks: Kendall Marshall, PG, North Carolina, 6-4, So. 
Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, Delonte West, and, possibly, Vince Carter will all be free agents meaning the Mavericks need some new blood in their backcourt. Kendall Marshall is a tremendous distributor and could serve as a replacement for Kidd. It also wouldn't surprise me if Dallas grabbed one of the Joneses as a value selection.
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Houston Rockets: Perry Jones, F, Baylor, 6-11, So.
Houston owns the Jazz's pick (via Minnesota from the Al Jefferson trade) from the Chase Budinger trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.
Another asset for the Rockets depending on what they decide to do with their picks, Jones is worth the risk here and could be a valuable trade piece for the future. Another option - and a bit of a reach - would be Marquis Teague if Houston ends up trading Kyle Lowry.
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Orlando Magic: Arnett Moultrie, PF, Mississippi State, 6-11, Jr. 
I can't get a good feel as to what the Magic is going to do since it pretty much returns everybody from last season, and, of course, everything could change if the team trades Dwight Howard. Arnett Moultrie is a good get here due to his versatility in the frontcourt and ability to probably play the four or five in the NBA.
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Denver Nuggets: Marquis Teague, PG, Kentucky, 6-2, Fr. 
If the Nuggets go with need, Marquis Teague would make sense since Andre Miller is a free agent. Somebody like Terrence Jones or Royce White would be more of a best-player-available pick.
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Boston Celtics: Royce White, PF, Iowa State, 6-8, So. 
There is speculation that the Celtics have made a promise to pick White. Boston could use improved depth at just about every position since the team only has four players under contract for next season.
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Boston Celtics: Terrence Jones, F, Kentucky, 6-9, So.
The upgrade of the Celtics' frontcourt continues as Terrence Jones falls into their laps as one of the big sliders in this draft. Andrew Nicholson and Fab Melo could also be options.
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Atlanta Hawks: Andrew Nicholson, PF, St. Bonaventure, 6-9, Sr. 
With only six players under contract for next season, the Hawks take the best player available. Andrew Nicholson has a gifted inside/outside game and would likely contribute off the bench right away.
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Cleveland Cavaliers: Fab Melo, C, Syracuse, 7-0, So. 
Boston owns the Clippers' pick (via the Thunder/Eric Bledsoe trade) from the Kendrick Perkins trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.
The Cavaliers should consider themselves fortunate if Fab Melo slips to them. Cleveland needs a big body inside and that is Melo's strength. If he is off the board, another wing player like Will Barton could be a possibility.
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Memphis Grizzlies: Tony Wroten, PG, Washington, 6-6, Fr. 
The Grizzlies could use improved depth at just about every position but specifically in the backcourt. Tony Wroten is a great talent who could probably play either guard position, but he falls this low due to some questions regarding his maturity.
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Indiana Pacers: Jeffery Taylor, SF, Vanderbilt, 6-7, Sr. 
The Pacers need depth on the wing and would love to have somebody with Jeffery Taylor's versatility and ability to guard multiple positions. Draymond Green is reportedly also in play here.
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Miami Heat: John Jenkins, SG, Vanderbilt, 6-4, Jr.
The Heat would probably love to add a true big man with this pick, but instead settle for a sharpshooter in John Jenkins. He adds insurance in case Mike Miller is forced to retire and would greatly benefit from LeBron and Wade's drive-and-kick game.
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Oklahoma City Thunder: Draymond Green, F, Michigan State, 6-7, Sr. 
With most of its core under roster for next season, the Thunder don't have any glaring needs. However, a player with Draymond Green's intangibles could be a valuable asset coming off the bench.
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Chicago Bulls: Tyshawn Taylor, PG, Kansas, 6-4, Sr. 
With Derrick Rose possibly out for all of next season, the Bulls would be best served finding some depth at point guard. Taylor could probably play off the ball as well once Rose returns. A shooting guard like Will Barton has been a hot name here as well.
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Golden State Warriors: Quincy Miller, SF, Baylor, 6-10, Fr.
Golden State owns the Spurs' pick from the Stephen Jackson trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2012 NBA Draft Trades.
The Warriors go for value here and select Quincy Miller, who could have easily been a lottery pick next year had he returned to school. Miller likely won't contribute right away, but he could be a major steal down the line.
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Porter
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Those who are saying the Cavs could trade down to 4 or 5 and get him, you're out of your minds. Le Wizerables would shank everyone in the building to get him at 3. The biggest need on the roster is a long term SF followed by a young big (6'7" Bennett doesn't fit either role).
A trio of Wall/Beal/Porter would simply need two solid rebounders/rim protectors to be a perrenial playoff team.
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05-23-2013
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TAKING A FRENCH PRojECT BY ny are u crazy? lmao
David_407
05-23-2013
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@Charlotte fan why would the blazers take a point guard? Lillard plays 38 minutes a game
Vince
05-23-2013
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First of all, Jamaal Franklin will be gone no later than 22. I've seen him as high as 18 at this point, he is killing the workouts. But as far as this mock goes, no way in hell does he make it past both the Nuggets and the Spurs.
The Nets and Hawks would also take long looks at him, and the Grizzlies would love to have him, but unfortunately don't have the pick.
My top 10
05-22-2013
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1.Cleveland:Otto Porter
2.Orlando:Trey Burke 3.Washington:Nerlens Noel 4.Charlotte:Ben McLemore 5.Phoenix:Victor Oladipo 6.New Orleans:Anthony Bennett 7.Sacramento:Alex Len 8.Detroit:Shabazz Muhammed 9.Minnesota:Cody Zeller 10.Portland:Mason Plumlee
Charlotte Fan
05-22-2013
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1. Cavaliers-Nerlens Noel
2. Magic-Ben McLemore 3. Wizards-Otto Porter 4. Bobcats-Anthony Bennett 5. Suns-Victor Oladipo 6. Pelicans-Shabazz Muhammed 7. Kings-Alex Len 8. Pistons-Trey Burke 9. Timberwolves-Cody Zeller 10. Trail Blazers-Michael Carter-Williams
Top 10
05-22-2013
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1. Cleveland - Nerlens Noel PF/C Kentucky
2. Orlando - Ben McLemore SG Kansas 3. Washington - Otto Porter SF Georgetown 4. Charlotte - Shabazz Muhammad SF UCLA 5. Phoenix - Victor Oladipo SG/SF Indiana 6. New Orleans - Trey Burke PG Michigan 7. Sacramento - Anthony Bennett SF/PF UNLV 8. Detroit - Michael Carter-Williams PG Syracuse 9. Minnesota - CJ McCollum PG/SG Lehigh 10. Portland - Dario Saric SF/PF Croatia
Dave
05-22-2013
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@jason if Cavs trade back won't be able to get Porter. Wizards would run up to the Podium if he fell to them
Gustavo Vilela
05-22-2013
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The correct na of the Brazilian player is "Lucas Nogueira" and not "Lucas Noguiera" as is in the mock.
jason
05-22-2013
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i dont see the cavs taking porter no.1 when they could trade back a couple spots to get porter
Chappy
05-22-2013
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I can only see Lebron returning to Cleveland, if Miami does not win the championship again. if they win again, he stays in Miami.
Charles
05-22-2013
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The no.1 pick could be anyone at this point. While Porter looks like the favorite since they need a SF. However there is speculation that Lebron ops out after next year and makes his triumphent return to Cleveland so this could be anyone at this point. They like Waiters at SG and Irving is a all star PG. Thomphson is the PF and Zeller is the C. The most likely scenario is a trade right now. If they are confident Lebron wants to return then they should ship this pick away to acquire a couple 1st rounders and build depth. Someone will fall in love and will be willing to deal players or multiple picks to move up.
Chappy
05-22-2013
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It's not about where Noels is now. It's about where he is going to be 2-3 years from now. He has the highest ceiling of the top players in this draft. The Cavs can get a SF with there 2nd 1st round draft pick.
Matt
05-22-2013
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As usual Walters inability to work at his trade or just to copy someone else's mock in the NFL shows up here as well in the NBA. Muhammad is a head case. he wont play defense he isnt fast or quick enough or care enough to learn it. He is a one demensional player a jump shooter. He says he is a scorer but is he really at UCLA he averaged less then 17 points a game and his shooting percentage was trash. If Dumars picks him he should be fired...he will be anyway but sooner then later..Their isnt alot of talent but their are some players still on Walters board that if he knew anything about them or the team he would put them in the right spot. McCollum, Pope, adn Crabbe are much better players and prospects then Muhammad.
Nichols
05-22-2013
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No way Franklin falls all the way to 29. As a Thunder fan i would love that but Franklin is a for sure top 20 pick. People might think he is a reach at 12 but I would consider taking him there if I was the Thunder. At 29 I would go Glen Rice Jr an in the 2nd I would take a shot at Pelle. I have watched several videos of Pelle and he def has potential.
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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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