Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today recently released a mock draft the 2022 class, which gives insight into where some of the top players in the upcoming rookie class could land. Dieng is far away at this point, but the Rockets are one of the franchises that should be willing to wait. It honestly wouldnt surprise me if he was a top-20 pick. The NBA Draft will be held Thursday, June 23, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. OKC Thunder schedule:How to watch the Thunder in 2021-22 NBA season. 1 pick or, at least one within the first five, should they fall out of such an area, theyll still likely be able to bring on a high-quality prospect. So this would be a good year for them to win the lottery with, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He's going to be a good player. Portland could be in the market to move this pick for present-day help as they attempt to build around Damian Lillard. 2023 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Arkansas backcourt, SEC prominent in lottery. With the No. 6 overall pick Josh Giddey as the core of a Thunder franchise that remains stocked with future draft capital just waiting to be cashed in. Long-term, Kessler could be a lot like Lopez on defense, as he was arguably the best single rim protector in college basketball this season. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. The 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder draft will include two lottery selections, another first-round pick and a selection in Round 2. The Thunder ruled Holmgren out for the entire 2022-23 regular season, but his status for 2023 summer league is unknown. 12: Jeremy Sochan, Baylor, Bryan Kalbrosky, For The Win (6/21), No. But that doesn't mean Holmgren's career will play out the same way. 1; Lakers climbing, Lillard becoming one of best scorers ever, Report: Harden 'serious' about returning to Houston, LeBron (foot) to miss at least two weeks, per report, Hornets' Ball (ankle) out for season, per report, Lillard has career-high 71 points in Blazers win, Report: NBA, NBPA close to agreement on new CBA. OKC hitting on its 12.5 percent odds would significantly help expedite its process of returning to relevance and creating a credible nucleus. pic.twitter.com/VQonlEE6i5, NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 28, 2023. Part 1:New York Knicks; Part 2:Portland Trail Blazers; Part 3:New Orleans Pelicans Part 4:New Orleans Pelicans. 12: AJ Griffin, Duke, Jonathan Givony, ESPN (6/21), No. This 7-foot rim-protector who can also bounce it like a guard and reliably make 3-pointers. He can shoot. In no way does this mean Smith would be a bad consolation prize for OKC. Griffin showed an outstanding comfort level as a spot-up player at Duke playing alongside other creators. Got it! The Oklahoma City Thunder finished their 2021-22 campaign with a record of 24-58. Amidst a rebuild, this marks the third-fewest wins since the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City. This includes the worst winning percentage (.293) since the first season in OKC back in the 2008-09 season. Davis would give the Knicks another shot-creator and scorer, while his toughness and knack for making shots in big moments should suit him well for New York's spotlight. The Orlando Magic won the draft lottery, taking a 14 percent chance and turning it into the top overall pick and boundless choices. Eason might go in the lottery. The team fit with the Mavericks doesnt make a ton of sense unless Jalen Brunson leaves, and I get that. 1. Jabari Smith figures to get heavy consideration, but Holmgren's defense behind Williamson is the major selling point. 12: Ousmane Dieng, NZ Breakers, Sam Vecenie, The Athletic (6/21), No. General manager Sam Presti locked in his backcourt of the future last year by selecting Josh Giddey to play alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Mock Draft / 2 years ago 75 shares Post-trade deadline 2022-23 Oklahoma City Thunder roster. The 6-foot-10 former Auburn star has an ability to stretch the court from the four spot. DRAFT: June 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. NBA mock draft 2022:Who will the Thunder select with three first-round picks? He would be a fun Spurs fit with his passing and general basketball IQ, and LaRavia should be able to shoot it at a pretty high level. For general manager Sam Presti and Detroit Pistons: Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona, SG/SF, Sophomore). 5 pick, a 25.7% chance at the No. With Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander established as the backcourt of the future, Thunder general manager Sam Presti will be looking to add at least one more piece to his young core on Thursday night. With combines and workouts ramping up, some leaks are starting to occur about where players could end up being selected. The Thunder wont be a playoff team, and OKC isnt going to push to make the play-in tournament. ), Jonathan Givony, ESPN (6/21), No. His injury has hurt his case, 'Its like a dream':Jaylen Hoard, Georgios Kalaitzakis making most of NBA opportunity with Thunder. His slender frame is where most of the doubt begins and ends. The Thunder are 37-22-1 against the spread this season. I don't question his work ethic or love for the game at all. The Oklahoma City Thunder will select 2nd and 12th overall in the 2022 NBA draft following Tuesdays lottery results. The following teams in the Top 10 have obvious needs at a quarterback Houston Texans (No. Sam Presti will take the guy he thinks is the best player, but that could be Banchero. If the Pistons want to go a bit safer, they could lean in the direction of Keegan Murray or A.J. 2023 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Arkansas backcourt, SEC prominent in lottery. After reaching the NBA Playoffs in five straight seasons (2015-16 to 2019-20), Oklahoma City has found itself in the lottery room in back-to-back years. The top prospects in this class are guard Matas Buzelis, who will be 18 years old and will play for the G League Ignite, and Cody Williams, the younger brother of Jalen Williams. Chandler is from the Memphis area, and Tyus Jones is a free agent. May 18, 2022 10:49 am CT The Oklahoma City Thunder will select 2nd and 12th overall in the 2022 NBA draft following Tuesdays lottery results. The team will be able to add another elite talent to its core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey on June 23. With the 16th pick, OKC was slotted to take Texas big Kai Jones. Hes also not particularly close to being ready on offense, and OKC can afford to be patient. For the Houston Rockets version,click here. Holmgren has been compared to Pau Gasol, or even Rudy Gobert with perimeter skills, by Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. The Clippers, which owe their first-round pick to the Thunder, will face the Timberwolves in the play-in tournament Tuesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder will continue to build from scratch through the draft, and only three teams will have a better chance of winning the 2022 NBA lottery. Early on, hed focus on transition offense, driving, ball-moving and defense until his handle and shooting catch up. NBA Draft 2022: 10 players OKC Thunder could target at No. 7. Thunder and Clipperstipped off Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena, Will Thunder's Josh Giddey make All-Rookie first team? Sharpe is the mystery guy in this class, but there is enough buzz where a No. There is a misconception that hell be a game-changer on defense immediately, but Davis should find a soft landing spot in the back half of the lottery somewhere. In Denver, he could work well as a cutter that doesnt need much on-ball equity. Even then, theres 2 seed Grizzlies in the first round. The question is whether Holmgren tops out as a valuable rotation player or a legit franchise cornerstone. The Thunder also finished near the middle of the pack defensively (No. The Thunder landed the No. Next season will be critical for Aleksej Pokusevski, whose flashes haven't been persuasive enough to ease concerns over his lack of production and his inefficiency. 34: Caleb Houstan, Michigan, Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated (6/20), No. Oklahoma Citys passing could be a lot of fun if this works. This is Part 5 of a five-part series of mock drafts with a different team winning the lottery each edition, courtesy ofTankathon. This might be a selfish one in that it would be fun to watch Miami develop Brown from afar. Liddell isnt a high-ceiling guy, but he has some switch potential on defense and a polished offensive game. OKC Thunder owns the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 class before reclassifying. 12: Jalen Williams, Santa Clara, Krysten Peek, Yahoo! The question is offense, where he is an inconsistent shooter at best that needs polish with the ball in his hands. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Thunder is tied for eighth in the reverse standings with a 23.5% chance at a top-four pick, and a 5.3% chance of landing Victor Wembanyama with the No. NBA Mock Draft 2022: The Orlando Magic Are On The Clock, GloRilla, Ice Spice, And The Carefree Black Girl Backlash, Karol G Tells Us About Her Most Personal Album Yet, Maana Ser Bonito, And Collaborating With Shakira, The Rundown: Between Cocaine Bears And Maple Syrup Heists, Margo Martindale Is Absolutely Thriving In 2023. 1 pick is a spot to simply take the best prospect. Kainani Stevens is joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked On NBA Big Board to breakdown every pick. They will make their first selection after the Magic, who won the NBA Draft Lottery last month. Regardless of who participates, itll be a fun 10-day experience for Thunder fans as summer league will provide the first glimpses of OKCs newest members. Its been quite a rise for LaRavia, but it seems like NBA teams have taken notice along with public-facing evaluators. WebRoundtable mock draft: Thunder make 2 trades, get Kuminga and Sengun. 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga, Cody Taylor, Rookie Wire (6/20), No. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. Feb 07, 2023 - Oklahoma City 133 vs. Los Angeles 130 Apr 08, 2022 - Los Angeles 120 vs. Oklahoma City 101 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 | While Holmgren can struggle to create in the half court, CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Williamson would ease the burden. He has the skill-set to make an immediate impact. After going with their center in the future in this mock, Charlotte looks to a scoring wing in Branham. Chances are, coming off a 24-win season with the majority of the players on the team looking upgradeable and replaceable, Presti and his staff will only take fit into account if they are struggling to confidently identify a best player available. 1 to No. Since Holmgren's still dogged by questions about his frame and shelf life as a durable presence, I'll pick him to be the worst of the three. He's better suited to play the 2 alongside a more skilled playmaker such as Murray. Houston has been firing bets on upside dating back to the 2021 draft, and this is another example. This year, Thunder games have hit the over 32 times. There were plenty of flashes, however, and his offensive ceiling is very, very high for a player that could slide. Oklahoma City have won 14 out of their last 26 games against Los Angeles. If the Thunder beat the Clippers in the season finale, OKC and Indiana would finish in a tie for fourth. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Whether its at one of the two guard spots or out on the wing, best player available should be the name of the game at 12. The Thunder own four total picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. They will make their first selection after the Magic, who won the NBA Draft Lottery last month. Round 1, No. 11: Ousmane Dieng, NZ Breakers (acquired in trade with Knicks) 2. Chet Holmgren 11. Ousmane Dieng 12. Jalen Williams 34. Jaylin Williams Sochan may be the draft's most unique two-way player with his versatility to make shots, pass, score off the ball and guard all five positions. That is inherently reasonable given Smiths ability to shoot at his size (610) and the scheme versatility he may present on defense. Here are what some national mocks are projecting who the Thunder will take as of May 17. While were still holding out hope that the OKC Thunder will land the No. LOS ANGELES The Pacers and Pistons had already lost by the time CBS Sports Gary Parrish gives the Thunder's pick an A+. Agbaji isnt quite big enough or good enough on defense to be a No. If the Thunder lost to the Clippers, OKC would finish solo fourth. The Thunder own four total picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. He was incredibly productive at Ohio State, and enough scouts in NBA circles seem to view him as a top-20 guy. Daniels is a heck of a defender, perhaps the best in the class on the perimeter. Kessler doesnt help the Bucks a ton right now with Brook Lopez on the team and both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis able to play center. The 2024 draft class is headlined by Bronny James, LeBron James son. Nonetheless, let's take a look at the lottery (picks 1-13) within Wasserman's recent mock draft and who is projected to be taken near the Thunder's potential picks. 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