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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round One - Picks 16-30

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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 1-15
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Updated: June 28, 2012.

Team needs and outstanding trades HAVE been taken into account with this mock draft.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Guth 05-21-2013 04:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.110 (total posts: 1)

what about travis mckie

Chris 05-20-2013 02:17 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.134 (total posts: 1)

How in the world is Reggie Bullock nowhere in this? He's gonna go between 15-25 most likely

Nick 05-19-2013 05:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.104 (total posts: 1)

As a Cavs fan I'm hoping we can walk out with Otto Porter and Gorgui Dieng.

PG: Irving/Livingston
SG: Waiters/Miles
SF: Porter/Gee
PF: Thompson/Dieng
C: Varejao/Zeller

Perfect Mock 05-18-2013 01:46 am xxx.xxx.xxx.111 (total posts: 3)

1. Orlando - Nerlens Noel
2. Charlotte - Ben McLemore
3. Clelevland - Otto Porter
4. Phoenix - Victor Oladipo
5. New Orleans - Trey Burke
6. Sacramento - Anthony Bennett
7. Detroit - Shabazz Muhammad
8. Washington - Alex Len
9. Minnesota - CJ McCollum
10. Portland - Giannis Adetokoubo
11. Philadelphia - Cody Zeller
12. Oklahoma City - Steven Adams
13. Dallas - Michael Carter-Williams
14. Utah - Dennis Schroeder
15. Milwaukee - Dario Saric
16. Boston - Kelly Olynk
17. Atlanta - Mason Plumlee
18. Atlanta - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
19. Cleveland - Rudy Gobbert
20. Chicago - Jamaal Franklin
21. Utah - Tony Mitchell
22. Brooklyn - Sergey Karasev
23. Indiana - Tony Snell
24. New York - Tim Hardaway Jr.
25. LA Clippers - Lucas Nogueira
26. Minnesota - Allen Crabbe
27. Denver - Gorgui Dieng
28. San Antonio - Lorenzo Brown
29. Oklahoma City - Jeff Withey
30. Phoenix - Shane Larkin

NBA Combine 05-17-2013 01:11 am xxx.xxx.xxx.111 (total posts: 3)

1. Orlando - Nerlens Noel PF/C, Kentucky
2. Charlotte - Ben McLemore SG, Kansas
3. Cleveland - Otto Porter SF, Georgetown
4. Phoenix - Trey Burke PG, Michigan
5. New Orleans - Shabazz Muhammad SF, UCLA
6. Sacramento - Victor Oladipo SG/SF, Indiana
7. Detroit - Alex Len C, Maryland
8. Washington - Anthony Bennett SF/PF, UNLV
9. Minnesota - Cody Zeller PF/C, Indiana
10. Portland - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SG, Georgia
11. Philadelphia - Lorenzo Brown PG, NC State
12. Oklahoma City - Rudy Gobert C, France
13. Dallas - Dennis Schroeder PG, Germany
14. Utah- CJ McCollum PG/SG, Lehigh
15. Milwaukee - Michael Carter-Williams PG, Syracuse
16. Boston - Giannis Adetokoubo SF/PF, Greece
17. Atlanta - Dario Saric SF/PF, Croatia
18. Atlanta - Steven Adams C, Pittsburgh
19. Cleveland - Kelly Olynyk PF/C, Gonzaga
20. Chicago - Archie Goodwin SG, Kentucky
21. Utah - Tim Hardaway Jr. SG, Michigan
22. Brooklyn - Mason Plumlee PF, Duke
23. Indiana - Myck Kabongo PG, Texas
24. New York - Jeff Withey C, Kansas
25. LA Clippers - Gorgui Dieng C, Louisville
26. Minnesota - Tony Mitchell SF/PF, Texas
27. Denver - Reggie Bullock SG/PF, North Carolina
28. San Antonio - Lucas Nogueira PF/C, Brazil
29. Oklahoma City - Sergey Karasev SG/SF, Russia
30. Phoenix - Allen Crabbe SG, Caifornia

William from Dallas 05-16-2013 01:25 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (total posts: 1)

If the Mavericks have a chance to draft Michael Carter-Williams and don't, I would be very unset. I would prefer Dallas get a true point guard and Carter-Williams fits that bill. Go after Andre Iguodala in free agency. If you can make Carter-Williams your point, with Iquodala at the 2, That is a backcourt for the next 5 years.

Greg in Ohio 05-16-2013 09:23 am xxx.xxx.xxx.227 (total posts: 1)

I can see the Cav's doing a few things in this draft.
1. Not taking 4 rookies but bunching picks to move up or for picks in next years draft.
2. Looking more for depth and not stars or even a starter and looking for a small forward in FA.
I would love to see them get
DeShaun Thomas and get Gorgui Dieng.
Thomas may not be a super star but is a hard worker and will fit well with this team.
Dieng is athletic and a great presence on D to a position in need of Athleticism and he may prove to be able to help out at PF to.
This is a draft lacking in Stars but much bench depth this year and good or bad time will only tell.

TheMarcoIslander 05-15-2013 09:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.146 (total posts: 1)

Walter based on your comments on Cody Zeller the Sixers might as well draft his Father, Fuzzy Zeller.

pelicans man 05-15-2013 04:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.33 (total posts: 1)

why is everyone marking down the pelicans to draft a PG at number 5? Vasquez was one of the top PGs in assists this past season. If anything we will draft a SF/SG

Trade up 05-15-2013 08:11 am xxx.xxx.xxx.112 (total posts: 2)

To get a granger replacement

Jesus Shuttlesworth 05-14-2013 01:22 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.191 (total posts: 1)

110

Where is Durand Scott?

Pacers trade granger and hibbert 05-13-2013 01:36 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.112 (total posts: 2)

Trade granger to suns with two futre picks for their pick and get victor odiapo then trade hibbert to 76ers Bynum and pick we will also give up gorge hill and Paul gorge

Jon from Marshall 05-13-2013 01:27 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.105 (total posts: 1)

Detroit Pistons will take Ray McCallum from Detroit University as a point in the Second Round. They have two picks and he is a hometown hero with huge upside. Dad is also close by to keep his head on straight.

kate from Colma 05-12-2013 01:30 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.49 (total posts: 2)

What about SETH CURRY ?

rod 05-11-2013 08:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.44 (total posts: 1)

Are you aware that the now official name of New Orleans NBA team is called the Pelicans. It became official the day after the season ended. So if you want to be up to date, in the future it would be correct to call them the New Orleans Pelicans.

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