11. Philadelphia 76ers – Anthony Bennett, PF, UNLV
If Zeller is there, he’s the pick. But Bennett has fallen far enough.
12. Oklahoma City Thunder – Kelly Olynyk, F/C, Gonzaga
Count me as someone who thinks the Thunder are talking up Adams in hopes that Olynyk falls to them at #12.
13. Dallas Mavericks – Sergey Karasev, F, Russia
I think the Mavs trade this pick, but if not, they’ll take Karasev. Whichever team ends up here (Cavs?) might take him instead.
14. Utah Jazz – Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany
Schroeder is the best point guard on the board here, and the Jazz need a point guard. I like him over Shane Larkin.
15. Milwaukee Bucks – Shane Larkin, PG, Miami (FL)
The Bucks like Larkin, and he’s a decent value at this point in the draft.
16. Boston Celtics – Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh
If Schroeder and Larkin are both off the board here, the Celtics will go big. Mason Plumlee is a possibility if Adams is gone.
17. Atlanta Hawks – Reggie Bullock, SF, UNC
I see all the Adetokunbo steam here, but he’s coming over now and he isn’t ready. Bullock is the best wing on the board here.
18. Atlanta Hawks – Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville
I think GM Danny Ferry is too smart to take Shabazz Muhammad here. They need some legitimate size down low next to Horford.
19. Cleveland Cavaliers – Allen Crabbe, SG, California
Crabbe is climbing most draft boards, and if Karasev and Bullock are gone, the Cavs will take Crabbe.
20. Chicago Bulls – Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State
Franklin’s defense toughness is a great fit for the Bulls’ system. A good value at this point in the draft.