2024 NBA Mock Draft Thread

[ToolzieFan]

I know this is going to be impossible, but now that the lottery order is set, I figured I’d try to start a new thread for various mock drafts.

Noted UConn fan Sam Vecenie of The Athletic has his newest one out.

3. Clingan (Houston)
6. Castle (Charlotte)
28. Karaban (Denver)
37. Spencer (Minnesota)
54. Newton (Boston)

As much as I want Karaban to return, it would be amazing to have three first round draft picks.

He said Clingan would be in the mix at 1 and 2.

NBA mock draft: Who will Hawks take after securing surprise No. 1 pick

 

[boog204]

Karaban on Denver would be sweeeeeet...

 

[ToolzieFan]

ESPN:

6. Clingan (Charlotte)
9. Castle (Memphis)
42. Karaban (Charlotte no thanks)
58. Spencer (Dallas)

2024 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 58 picks post-lottery

With the 2024 lottery in the books (the Hawks?!), ESPN NBA draft insiders Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share their updated first- and second-round mock.

www.espn.com

 

[boog204]

ESPN:

6. Clingan (Charlotte)
9. Castle (Memphis)
42. Karaban (Charlotte no thanks)
58. Spencer (Dallas)

2024 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 58 picks post-lottery

With the 2024 lottery in the books (the Hawks?!), ESPN NBA draft insiders Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share their updated first- and second-round mock.

www.espn.com

No Newton?

 

[ToolzieFan]

Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer

2. Clingan (Washington)
10. Castle (Utah)
47. Karaban (Orlando)
54. Newton (Boston)

The Ringer's 2025 NBA Mock Draft

The no. 1 overall pick might be a layup this year, but the rest of the lottery is wide open. Join us as we rank the top prospects in this year’s class and prep for the 2025 NBA Draft..

nbadraft.theringer.com

 

[ToolzieFan]

No Newton?

No. Two of the three I’ve seen have him going to the Celtics, which would be awesome. I’m certain he’ll get a look as an undrafted player at the very least. I hope he does well at the NBA Combine.

 

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Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer

2. Clingan (Washington)
10. Castle (Utah)
47. Karaban (Orlando)
54. Newton (Boston)

The Ringer's 2025 NBA Mock Draft

The no. 1 overall pick might be a layup this year, but the rest of the lottery is wide open. Join us as we rank the top prospects in this year’s class and prep for the 2025 NBA Draft..

nbadraft.theringer.com

These make the most sense for Clingan and Castle if they don’t go to SA.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Most of the mock drafts seem to have Karaban in the 40s. Is that enough for him to stay in the draft?

 

[storrsroars]

ESPN:

6. Clingan (Charlotte)
9. Castle (Memphis)
42. Karaban (Charlotte no thanks)
58. Spencer (Dallas)

2024 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 58 picks post-lottery

With the 2024 lottery in the books (the Hawks?!), ESPN NBA draft insiders Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share their updated first- and second-round mock.

www.espn.com

Hornets sign Newton as UFA, AK plays himself into a starter, Clingan does Clingan things, boom - Charlotte is the new Knicks!

 

[auror]

Most of the mock drafts seem to have Karaban in the 40s. Is that enough for him to stay in the draft?

I think in the 40s he comes back

 

[husky429]

ABC.

Anywhere But Charlotte.

 

[Palatine]

CBS Castle #2

 

[REB1094]

Castle #4 to San Antonio could create one of the most menacing defenses in the league with Wemby

 

[UConnSwag11]

 

[ToolzieFan]

Spurs might not be using those picks. A lot of moves could be made, of course.

 

[AdamaNation]

Karaban on Denver would be sweeeeeet...

Perfect fit.

 

[AdamaNation]

Spurs might not be using those picks. A lot of moves could be made, of course.

Francis and Ming 2.0

 

[UconnU]

CBS Castle #2

Clingan #2 makes a lot of sense as well. Do the Bullets even have a center on their roster?

 

[fatlucy]

Newton should be a plug and play PG for any team.

 

[Matrim55]

If Newton ends up on my Celtics I will cry real tears of joy.

 

[caw]

Francis and Ming 2.0

Atlanta would have 1, 4, and 8. I wouldn't hate that for them, that could be Williams, Castle and Clingan possibly who are the top three college players I would take. And Young is taking them nowhere.

 

[slepers]

Spurs might not be using those picks. A lot of moves could be made, of course.

That would be a terrible trade for spurs

 

[Matrim55]

That would be a terrible trade for spurs

Man idk. Trae's limited defensively but he's an all-NBA caliber playmaker who's basically a walking top 10 offense. Up until this season the Hawks always had a much better overall rating with him on than off, and the fit (lack thereof) with Dejounte basically explains why his numbers have gone downhill the past two seasons.

I'd offer Atlanta all their picks back, the 8th pick this year and whatever flotsam contracts are necessary to make the deal work. The Spurs would then go into next year with:

PG: Trae
SG: Vassell
SF: Johnson
PF: Sochan
C: Wemby

And then they'd have promising young guys like Branham, Wesley & whoever they take 4th overall, all their own upcoming picks, plus future firsts from Chicago, Charlotte, Boston and Dallas.

That team's a problem.

 

[bjc42]

If Newton ends up on my Celtics I will cry real tears of joy.

that would be incredible

 

[speckle]

Man idk. Trae's limited defensively but he's an all-NBA caliber playmaker who's basically a walking top 10 offense. Up until this season the Hawks always had a much better overall rating with him on than off, and the fit (lack thereof) with Dejounte basically explains why his numbers have gone downhill the past two seasons.

I'd offer Atlanta all their picks back, the 8th pick this year and whatever flotsam contracts are necessary to make the deal work. The Spurs would then go into next year with:

PG: Trae
SG: Vassell
SF: Johnson
PF: Sochan
C: Wemby

And then they'd have promising young guys like Branham, Wesley & whoever they take 4th overall, all their own upcoming picks, plus future firsts from Chicago, Charlotte, Boston and Dallas.

That team's a problem.

If I'm SA I'd probably rather do it for Dejounte and keep the far better contact. They don't really need Trey at 30-35% usage and $40m+ on a young team. Might even be cheaper, but DMs contract would be tough for any team to let go. He got hosed.