- Cleveland Cavaliers: Anthony Edwards, Guard, Georgia
- Washington Wizards: LaMelo Ball, PG, Illawarra Hawks/USA
- Detroit Pistons: Killian Hayes, PG, France
- Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu, PF/C, USC
- Golden State Warriors: Devin Vassell, Wing, Florida State
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Deni Avdija, Forward, Israel
- New York Knicks: Cole Anthony, Guard, North Carolina
- Chicago Bulls: Obi Toppin, Forward, Dayton
- Charlotte Hornets: James Wiseman, Center, Memphis/USA
- Phoenix Suns: Tyrese Haliburton, PG, Iowa State
- San Antonio Spurs: Isaac Okoro, Wing, Auburn
- Sacramento Kings: Tyrese Maxey, PG, Kentucky
- New Orleans Pelicans: Aaron Nesmith, Wing, Vanderbilt
- Portland Trail Blazers: Patrick Williams, Forward, Florida State
- Orlando Magic: Kira Lewis, PG, Alabama
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Theo Maledon, Guard, France
- Boston Celtics: Aleksej Pokusevski, Forward, Serbia
- Dallas Mavericks: Saddiq Bey, Wing, Villanova
- Milwaukee Bucks: Precious Achiuwa, Forward, Memphis
- Brooklyn Nets: Zeke Nnaji, PF, Arizona
- Denver Nuggets: Josh Green, Wing, Arizona
- Philadelphia 76ers: Grant Riller, PG, College of Charleston
- Miami Heat: Isaiah Stewart, PF/C, Washington
- Utah Jazz: Desmond Bane, Wing, TCU
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Killian Tillie, PF, Gonzaga
- Boston Celtics: Jahmi’Us Ramsey, SG, Texas Tech
- New York Knicks: RJ Hampton, Guard, New Zealand Breakers/USA
- Toronto Raptors: Jaden McDaniels, Forward, Washington
- LA Lakers: Cassius Stanley, Wing, Duke
- Boston Celtics: Tyrell Terry, PG, Stanford
- Dallas Mavericks: Emmitt Williams, Forward, LSU
- Charlotte Hornets: Xavier Tillman, PF, Michigan State
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Jalen Smith, Forward, Maryland
- Philadelphia 76ers: Tre Jones, PG, Duke
- Sacramento Kings: Leandro Bolmaro, Wing, Argentina
- Philadelphia 76ers: Jordan Nwora, Wing, Louisville
- Washington Wizards: Paul Reed, Forward, DePaul
- New York Knicks: Robert Woodard, Forward, Mississippi State
- New Orleans Pelicans: Mason Jones, Wing, Arkansas
- Memphis Grizzlies: Ty-Shon Alexander, Guard, Creighton
- San Antonio Spurs: Nico Mannion, PG, Arizona
- New Orleans Pelicans: Abdoulaye N’Doye, PG, France
- Sacramento Kings: Dan Oturu, PF/C, Minnesota
- Portland Trail Blazers: Tyler Bey, Forward, Colorado
- Orlando Magic: Isaiah Joe, SG, Arkansas
- Boston Celtics: Devon Dotson, PG, Kansas
- Chicago Bulls: Malachi Flynn, PG, San Diego State
- Golden State Warriors: Immanuel Quickley, Guard, Kentucky
- Philadelphia 76ers: Elijah Hughes, SG, Syracuse
- Indiana Pacers: Trendon Watford, SF, LSU
- Oklahoma City Thunder: Jared Butler, PG, Baylor
- Atlanta Hawks: Isiaha Mike, Wing, SMU
- Sacramento Kings: Josh Hall, Wing, USA
- Golden State Warriors: Omer Yurtseven, Center, Georgetown
- Brooklyn Nets: Jalen Harris, Guard, Nevada
- Charlotte Hornets: Vernon Carey Jr, Center, Duke
- LA Clippers: Ashton Hagans, PG, Kentucky
- Toronto Raptors: Jay Scrubb, Wing, John A. Logan JUCO/USA
- Philadelphia 76ers: Reggie Perry, Forward, Mississippi State
- New Orleans Pelicans: Chris Smith, Wing, UCLA
Mavs picks explained:
18: Saddiq Bey could easily go in the lottery due to being a Wesley Matthews type that can switch and be a strong perimeter defender, while offensively serves as an off-ball threat as a shooter. This play-style perfectly compliments Luka Doncic, and the Mavericks have already fallen in love with Wesley Matthews once, making this pick very likely, should Bey be available at 18. Bey likely steps into the rotation from day one and would play roughly 20-25 minutes per game in Dallas as a rookie. Drafting Bey gives Doncic a long term staple as a potential premier 3&D player in the league.
31: Emmitt Williams is the latest riser on my board, playing one of the most modern roles in the league, inspired by the Houston Rockets: a 6’6 super-small-ball center that can play down to the power forward and small forward while being switchable on defense and a floor spacer on offense. Williams needs to speed up his jump shot, but the form and touch are promising enough to project his shot for the future. While not a popular name among Draft Twitter, Williams checks the Mavericks’ boxes for needs, and is someone I have given a late first round grade on. While Williams may not be ready to play a large role as a backup right away, he does have NBA strength and should develop quickly enough to enter the rotation by mid-season.
Williams fits well with the current roster as a defensive minded forward that can fit well with the front-court bench unit, as well as in a unit alongside either Porzingis leading the bench, or Doncic leading the bench. The Doncic/Williams pick & roll would easily become one of the most fun P&R duos in the league. As the Mavericks continue to be trendsetters in the league, Dallas can push the ultra-small-ball revolution one step further.
For fans of non-Mavs teams, tweet me @MavsDraft for an explanation of a pick your team made, and I will be happy to answer!
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