NBA Mock Draft 2014: Updated first round and lottery projections
By Josh Hill
In this latest version of our mock draft, we have yet another change at the NO. 1 pick. While it’s believed that Joel Embiid still has a chance to be the top pick and Julius Randle’s status is rising, Andrew Wiggins is bound to enter the conversation again and the Bucks have wanted him all year long.
This could then create a scenario where the Celtics watch Jabari Parker fall into their laps, assuming he declares and leaves Duke before the deadline next week.
Here’s a look at the latest reverse standings and who teams could be targeting if the draft ends up shaking out this way.
2014 NBA Mock Draft 4.2 | ||||
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Pick | Team | Player | Pos. | College |
1 | Milwaukee Bucks | Andrew Wiggins | SF | Kansas |
2 | Philadelphia 76ers | Julius Randle | PF | Kentucky |
3 | Boston Celtics | Jabari Parker | SF | Duke |
4 | Orlando Magic | Joel Embiid | SF | Kansas |
5 | Utah Jazz | Aaron Grodon | PF | Arizona |
6 | L.A. Lakers | Dante Exum | PF | Australia |
7 | Sacramento Kings | Noah Vonleh | PF/C | Indiana |
8 | Detroit Pistons [a] | Marcus Smart | PG | Oklahoma St. |
9 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Clint Capela | PF | Switzerland |
10 | Philadelphia 76ers [b] | Nik Stauskas | SG | Michigan |
11 | Denver Nuggets [c] | Gary Harris | SG | Michigan St. |
12 | Orlando Magic [d] | Tyler Ennis | PG | Syracuse |
13 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Doug McDermott | PF | Creighton |
14 | Memphis Grizzlies | Dario Saric | SF | Croatia |
15 | Atlanta Hawks | Adreian Payne | PF | Michigan St. |
16 | Phoenix Suns [f] | Montrezl Harrell | PF | Louisville |
17 | Chicago Bulls [e] | James Young | SG | Kentucky |
18 | Boston Celtics [g] | Rodney Hood | SF | Duke |
19 | Chicago Bulls | T.J. Warren | SF | N.C. State |
20 | Toronto Raptors | Zach LaVine | SG | UCLA |
21 | Phoenix Suns | K.J. McDaniels | SF | Clemson |
22 | OKC Thunder | Jusuf Nurkic | C | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
23 | Utah Jazz [i] | Aaron Harrison | SG | Kentucky |
24 | Charlotte Bobcats [j] | Jerami Grant | SF | Syracuse |
25 | Houston Rockets | Cleanthoy Early | PF | Wichita St. |
26 | Miami Heat | Nick Johnson | SG | Arizona |
27 | Phoenix Suns [k] | Willie Cauley-Stein | C | Kentucky |
28 | L.A. Clippers | Kyle Anderson | PG/PF | UCLA |
29 | OKC Thunder | P.J. Hairston | PG | Texas Legends |
30 | San Antonio Spurs | Shabazz Napier | PG | UConn |
Trades
a – Send to Bobcats if not in Top 8
b – From New Orleans Pelicans (unless in Top 5)
c – From New York Knicks (Carmelo Anthony trade)
d – From Nuggets via Knicks
e – From Charlotte Bobcats (Tyrus Thomas trade)
f – From Washington Wizards (Marcin Gortat trade)
g – From Nets via Hawks (Kevin Garnett trade)
h – From Dallas Mavericks
i – From Golden State Warriors
j – From Portland Trail Blazers
k – From Indiana Pacers (Luis Scola trade)
Who do you think your team will draft? Sound off in the comments below and let your opinion be heard.