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2013 NBA Mock Draft

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2013 NBA Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 16-30
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Updated: June 12, 2013

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

Cleveland Cavaliers: Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown, 6-8, Soph.

I don't get the fascination with handing Nerlens Noel the No. 1 spot. Does Cleveland need another offensively challenged frontcourt player? No. The Cavaliers are lacking a true small forward and Otto Porter would be the perfect fit here. His all-around ability would be a terrific young piece to add to the talented young backcourt of Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters. The only scenario I could see Cleveland taking Noel is if the team is ready to trade Anderson Varejao - which is a possible scenario.

Orlando Magic: Nerlens Noel, PF, Kentucky, 7-0, Fr.

The re-building Magic could use improved talent all across the board and adding an athletic shot blocker like Noel would be a nice piece to add alongside the promising Nikola Vucevic. If Noel does goes No. 1, look for Orlando to target Trey Burke, Ben McLemore, or Victor Oladipo.

Washington Wizards: Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV, 6-8, Fr.

With their backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal set for the foreseeable future, the Wizards pass on Burke and McLemore. Instead Washington turns its attention to Anthony Bennett, who would provide a needed spark at power forward. If Cleveland ends up picking Noel, Porter won't fall past this pick.

Charlotte Hornets: Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas, 6-5, Fr.

Neither Ben Gordon nor Gerald Henderson appear to be the long-term answer at shooting guard for the Hornets. The selection of could Ben McLemore give Charlotte a needed scorer and shooter on the wing to go alongside Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

Phoenix Suns: Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana, 6-4, Jr.

The Suns sorely need and upgrade of talent on the wing and should target someone like Ben McLemore or Victor Oladipo. With McLemore off the board at this point, Victor Oladipo is the selection.

New Orleans Pelicans: Alex Len, C, Maryland, 7-1, Soph.

This pick will come to Len or Burke. Greivis Vasquez had a breakout season for the Pelican last year at the point so a point guard isn't necessary. Robin Lopez played well in the middle, but Len and Anthony Davis could be a frontcourt duo of the future too good to pass up.

Sacramento Kings: Trey Burke, PG, Michigan, 6-1, Soph.

The Kings are in a "best available player" position and Burke is certainly that guy. Sacramento doesn't really have a point guard who make plays for his teammates. Burke can be that guy, and he should be a better long-term floor general than Isaiah Thomas.

Detroit Pistons: C.J. McCollum, SG, Lehigh, 6-3, Sr.

With a young frontcourt of Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond intact, the Pistons should focus on improving their wing play. C.J. McCollum is a combo guard, which might be a turn-off for a Pistons team that already has Brandon Knight and Rodney Stuckey, but McCollum's ability to shoot the rock is sorely needed in Detroit.

Minnesota T-Wolves: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia, 6-5, Soph.

The Timberwolves have been searching for a true a shooting guard but could also use some depth at center since Nikola Pekovic is a restricted free agent. Caldwell-Pope has ideal size for the two guard spot and can stroke it from the outside.

Portland Trail Blazers: Shabazz Muhammad, G/F, UCLA, 6-6, Fr.

The Trail Blazers' bench was AWFUL last year, so the team needs depth all across the board and likely takes the best non-point guard available. Shabazz Muhammad was once considered a top prospect in the the 2013 NBA Draft, but a lot of question marks have risen lately. Still, he is a solid value at this point and, at the least, could bring some offensive punch off Portland's bench.

Philadelphia 76ers: Cody Zeller, C, Indiana, 7-0, Soph.

Though I think Zeller is a massively overrated NBA prospect due to a lack of physicality, the 76ers could use some size inside. Another option for Philadelphia would be adding depth on the wing.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Rudy Gobert, C, France, 7-2, 1992

This is a luxury pick for the Thunder, so the team can take a chance on an athletic big with a huge wingspan (7-9) and allow him time to develop.

Oklahoma City owns the Raptors' pick (via the Houston/Kyle Lowry) from the James Harden trade. Go here to see all of the outstanding 2013 NBA Draft Trades.

Dallas Mavericks: Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse, 6-6, Soph.

Rumors are swirling that the Mavericks want to deal this pick to save cap space for a potential run at Dwight Howard or Chris Paul. If Dallas hangs onto it, a guard will be targeted since O.J. Mayo has already said he will opt out of his contract and Darren Collison is a restricted free agent.

Utah Jazz: Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany, 6-2, 1993

With no point guard under contract for next season, the Jazz will likely use one of their first-round picks on a floor general. Dennis Schroeder really turned heads at the Nike Hoops Summit and has drawn some comparisons to Rajon Rondo.

Milwaukee Bucks: Shane Larkin, PG, Miami, 5-11, Soph.

With Brandon Jennings a restricted free agent, Monta Ellis holding a player option on the final year of his contract, and J.J. Redick an unrestricted free agent; the Bucks will be looking for backcourt depth. Though undersized, Shane Larkin really helped himself with terrific testing results at the NBA Draft Combine.

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Jay 06-09-2013 06:32 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.246 (total posts: 1)

Why would the Celtics draft Kelly OLynyk? He isn't a good defender! We like our defensive Centers and we are either getting Dieng or Adams...

updated mock 06-08-2013 12:25 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.84 (total posts: 1)

1. Cavs- Nerlens Noel, PF/C
2. Magic- Ben McLemore, SG
3. Wizards- Otto Porter, SF
4. Bobcats- Alex Len, C
5. Suns- Victor Oladipo, SG/SF
6. Pelicans- Anthony Bennett, SF/PF
7. Kings- Michael Carter-Williams, PG
8. Pistons- Trey Burke, PG
9. Timberwolves- Shabazz Muhammad, SF
10. Blazers- Cody Zeller, PF/C
11. 76ers- Steven Adams, C
12. Thunder- Kelly Olynyk, C
13. Mavericks- Dennis Schroeder, PG
14. Jazz- Shane Larkin, PG
15. Bucks- CJ McCollum, PG/ SG
16. Celtics- Mason Plumlee, PF
17. Hawks- Giannis Adetokoubo, SF
18. Hawks- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG
19. Cavs- Rudy Gobert, C
20. Bulls- Reggie Bullock, SG/SF
21. Jazz- Jamaal Franklin, SG/SF
22. Nets- Sergey Karasev, SG/SF
23. Pacers- Tim Hardaway Jr, SG
24. Knicks- Gorgui Dieng, C
25. Clippers- Allen Crabbe, SG
26. Timberwolves- Tony Snell, SG/SF
27. Nuggets- Ricardo Ledo, SG
28. Spurs- Lucas Nogueira, PF/C
29. Thunder- Tony Mitchell, SF/PF
30. Suns- Glen Rice Jr. , SG

TarHeels4Life 06-06-2013 11:41 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.249 (total posts: 1)

Charlotte needs Alex Len

BallinTill_I_Die 06-06-2013 07:45 am xxx.xxx.xxx.175 (total posts: 1)

No Seth Curry? He is a legacy and a proven shooter. He is going to get drafted.

SPORTS FANS 06-05-2013 11:33 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.152 (total posts: 2)

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pistons fan 06-05-2013 06:12 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.133 (total posts: 1)

Hell no to Shabazz! Pick is looking like MCW! We need a guard more than a pf oh and last I looked Shabazz may not even go in the lottery! Research man

Greg in Ohio 06-05-2013 07:59 am xxx.xxx.xxx.227 (total posts: 7)

I said trade down to 12 and 29th.
And Noel isn't the best player he is a fav. player is all and won't be ready till mid season.
With that said he is a big man with a major injury already and that may lead to more or not no one knows.
One thing for sure noel needs to get stronger he reminds me of Marcus Camby just weaker at this point.
This draft is more of a draft full of good players and not super stars next years draft will be a better draft in my opinion.
So picking up players that can help down the road will be of great help now as much as anything.
So as far as calling people's comments stupid is pretty stupid in it's self these are opinions and nothing more and that is why they are posted to be discussed.

Steven Clay II 06-05-2013 03:40 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.44 (total posts: 2)

1. Cleveland - SF Otto Porter, Georgetown
2. Orlando - C Nerlens Noel, Duke
3. Washington - PF Anthony Bennett, UNLV
4. Charlotte - SG Ben McLemore, Kansas
5. Phoenix - SF Victor Oladipo, Indiana
6. New Orleans - PG Trey Burke, Michigan
7. Sacramento - PG Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
8. Detroit - PF Cody Zeller, Indiana
9. Minnesota - SG/SF Shabazz Muhammed, UCLA
10. Portland - C Alex Len, Maryland
11. Philadelphia - PG C.J. McCollum, Lehigh
12. Oklahoma City - PG Dennis Schroeder, Germany
13. Dallas - C Steven Adams, Pitt
14. Utah - SF Dario Saric, Croatia
15. Milwaukee - PG Shane Larkin, Miami (FL)
16. Boston - C Kelly Olynk, Gonzaga
17. Atlanta - C Gorgui Dieng, Louisville
18. Atlanta - SG Kentavious Caldwell, Georgia
19. Cleveland - PF Mason Plumlee, Duke
20. Chicago - SG Sergey Karasev, Russia
21. Utah - SG Jamaal Franklin, San Diego St.
22. Brooklyn - C Rudy Gobert, France
23. Indiana - SG Allen Crabbe, California
24. New York - PF Tony Mitchell, North Texas
25. LA Clippers - SG Reggie Bullock, Kentucky
26. Minnesota - SF Giannis Adetokoubo, Greece
27. Denver - SG Tim Hardaway Jr., Michigan
28. San Antonio - PF/C Lucas Nogueira, Brazil
29. Oklahoma City - PG Pierre Jackson, Baylor
30. Phoenix - PF/C Mike Muscala, Bucknell

WalterFootball 06-05-2013 01:51 am xxx.xxx.xxx.253 (total posts: 2)

I'm sorry guys can't please everyone, did the best i could with every team.

jgermain 06-05-2013 01:21 am xxx.xxx.xxx.152 (total posts: 2)

the hornets arent a team anymore

jgermain 06-05-2013 01:21 am xxx.xxx.xxx.152 (total posts: 2)

the hornets arent a team anymore

The dude who suggested the Paul Pierce trade 06-04-2013 11:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 9)

I didn't say trade down for 12 & 29.if I were the Cavs the trade down I'd do is 7 & next year's 1st rounder(the king's 1st rounder that is)since it is almost a destined loterry pick.also how is the Paul pierce idea bad when Dan Gilbert said he want playoffs this year?if LeBron wants to be a Cav in 2014 they can amnesty Pierce.it's a win-win situation for Dan Gilbert(Pierce is clutch,the backcourt is solid,if Varejo can stay healthy all year OMG and yeah...)it may not be liked by Celtic fans but it also allows them to get a good young talent!!!plus with KG if Boston trades up to 1 they can afford not to have Noel this year.

jasonohio 06-04-2013 04:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.86 (total posts: 1)

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some of these comments about the cavs trading the first pick for 12 and 29 is pretty STUPID. the cavs should NEVER take a player thats compared to teyshaun prince and the cavs should draft noel clearly the best prospect in this draft.

@CAVS FAN DANNY 06-04-2013 09:47 am xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 9)

If I were Cleveland with the first pick I'd do these in this order:
1.try to trade pick #1 for "the truth"Paul Pierce
2.trade down for someone's first rounders this & next year
3.pick Porter JR
4.trade down to attempt a trade for Loul Deng
5.trade the pick for another SF or trade down to do so
6.pick best player on draft board not named Porter JR

NBA MOCK DRAFT 06-04-2013 03:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.44 (total posts: 2)

1. Cavs - Noel
2. Magic - McLemore
3. Wizards - Porter
4. Hornets - Burke
5. Suns - Oladipo
6. Pelicans - Zeller
7. Kings - Len
8. Pistons - Williams
9. Wolves - Saric
10. Blazers - Bennett
11. 76ers - McCollum
12. Thunder - Adams
13. Mavs - Schroeder
14. Jazz - Larkin
15. Bucks - Pope
16. Celtics - Olynyk
17. Hawks - Plumlee
18. Hawks - Snell
19. Cavs - Muhammad
20. Bulls - Dieng
21. Jazz - Adetokoubo
22. Nets - P. Jackson
23. Pacers - Crabbe
24. Knicks - Gobert
25. Clippers - Bullock
26. Wolves - Mitchell
27. Nuggets - Karasev
28. Spurs - Noguiera
29. Thunder - Franklin
30. Suns - Withey

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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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