Here’s a look at the draft grades for all 30 teams and what they mean for each franchise heading into the 2024-25 NBA season.
round 1: Zachery Reschar (1)
Second Round: Nikola Juricic (43)
The Hawks added some size and length on the wing with Rissacher and Durisic, and if they keep both Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, both picks could be solid complementary pieces. Risachar is a catch-and-shoot threat with his 3-point shooting — he shot 39% from 3 on more than 230 attempts for JL Bourg last season — and size at 6-foot-8, and Juricic is a Tough-as-nails scorer on the perimeter, even at 6-8. Rishachar also adds advancement and versatility to the defense.
round 1: Baylor Scheierman (30)
Second Round: Anton Watson (54)
The reigning NBA champions didn’t need to add anything, but took two five-year college players loaded with experience. The front office played it safe in a very unpredictable draft and knows what type of player they are getting. Scheuerman was the best shooter during the NBA Draft Combine scrimmages, shooting off the dribble, off the pick-and-roll and at the catch, and Watson’s career at Gonzaga spoke of itself with his tough workload and ability to make adjustments in the post. I tell. Fly with different teammates in the frontcourt. He played with both Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme at Gonzaga.
round 1: nobody
Second Round: nobody
The Nets are in full tank mode and, although they made a big trade with the Knicks the night before the first round (acquiring five future first round picks for Mikal Bridges), they didn’t make any moves in this year’s draft. . There is always talent on the board each year and choosing to sit out this year entirely could be a mistake or a very good strategic move. only time will tell.
round 1: Tidgen Salon (6)
Second Round: KJ Simpson (42)
Salaun is a high-motor wing who loves to move up and down the court. Hornets fans may initially be questioning this selection, but his ability as an inside-outside threat alongside Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball is promising. Simpson was the best floor general in the Pac-12 last season, and he plays much bigger than his 6-1 frame. The experience he has fits Charlotte perfectly. He can come in right away and play off the ball with the second unit.
round 1: Matas Buzzelis (11)
Second Round: nobody
The Bulls drafting a hometown kid in Buzelis and getting him in the back half of the lottery was a big win. His size is 6-9, he is extremely bouncy and is comfortable taking players off the dribble. His 3-point shot still needs some work, as he shot less than 30% from deep during his season with the G League Ignite, but he has a good feel for the game.
round 1: Jaylon Tyson (20)
Second Round: nobody
The Cavs didn’t need another guard, but the 6-5 Tyson is a safe option. He is an older guard and has one of the best scoring instincts in this draft. Tyson has sometimes been caught sleeping on defense, but his offensive performance far outweighs the question marks on defense.
round 1: nobody
Second Round: Melvin Ajinkya (51)
The Mavs moved up the board from 58 to 51 to get Ajinkya, and he was definitely a sleeper coming in the second round. Ajinca averaged 11.5 points during the LNB Pro A playoffs and had a ton of upside as a perimeter scorer. He is a two-way player who rebounds well and has a high basketball IQ.
round 1: Daron Holmes II (22)
Second Round: nobody
The Nuggets focused on Holmes and had to trade up to get him. It was clear after the Minnesota series that they had to find a versatile player who could stretch the floor as a 3-point shooter, and that’s what Holmes did in two seasons in Dayton, after shooting 39% from 3. It was reversed.
round 1: Ron Holland (5)
Second Round: Bobby Clintman (37)
The Pistons needed a lot of things, but the weakest point was perimeter shooting, and Holland shot 24% from behind the arc while Klintman shot 33% from deep. On the positive side, Holland is a bucket-getter and is still young at just 18 years old, while Klintman shows promise as a two-way stretch 4 with size at 6-10.
round 1: nobody
Second Round: Quinton Post (52)
The Warriors decided to add some size with the addition of the 7-foot center, who is originally from the Netherlands and played four years at Boston College. He runs the floor well and is a great addition to Golden State’s frontcourt.
round 1: Reed Shepard (3)
Second Round: nobody
The Rockets landed one of the best shooters in the draft. The Kentucky guard shot over 52% from 3 on four attempts per game and will likely serve as a combo guard in the NBA, playing alongside Jalen Green and Amen Thompson.
round 1: nobody
Second Round: Jonny Furphy (35), Tristan Newton (49), Enrique Freeman (50)
The Pacers got everything in the second round with a shooter who needs more development in Furphy, an experienced, winning guard in Newton (winning back-to-back titles with UConn) and a hybrid forward who just has There’s also room to grow in Freeman from Akron.
round 1: nobody
Second Round: Cam Christie (46)
Christie was a hot name during the pre-draft process and was even projected in the first round on some boards. The 6-6 guard moving up to 46 is a big win for the Clippers, but he’s still just 18 years old, so he’ll be a bit of a project before seeing meaningful minutes.
round 1: Dalton Knecht (17)
Second Round: Bronny James (55)
The Lakers added Tennessee guard Knecht, who was the best scorer in the SEC and a five-year player of the year. Then they went out and did what everyone thought they would do and drafted Bronny in the second round. Knecht will be an immediate contributor to the team, but Bronny and LeBron will take the court together as the first father-son duo in the NBA that fans will come to watch every night. This is a home run for general manager Rob Pelinka to keep his star player happy and add a plug-and-play perimeter shooter who can log minutes immediately.
round 1: Zach Eddy (9)
Second Round: Jaylen Wells (39), Cam Spencer (53)
There are questions about the 7-4, 300-pound Eddie’s mobility and foot speed, but Memphis could be the ideal spot for him. No one knows what his game will be like and taking him in the top 10 could have been a big risk, but Wells and Spencer had two great pickups in the second round while adding some perimeter shooting, moving the draft grade up from D. AC.
round 1: Kel’El Ware (15)
Second Round: Pelle Larsson (44)
Adding extra rim protection in Ware, along with Bam Adebayo, and a role player with decent size who showed promise as a 3-point shooter in Arizona in Larsson is a win for the Heat, who are trying to compete immediately. Are.
round 1: AJ Johnson (23)
Second Round: Tyler Smith (33)
It’s clear the Bucks are investing heavily in young talent after the additions of Johnson and Smith, but how patient will superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard be? Johnson has the potential to become one of the best players to come out of this draft class, but the Bucks will have to be patient with his development.
round 1: Rob Dillingham (8), Terence Shannon Jr. (27)
Second Round: nobody
Adding the best point guard with the ball in his hands from this draft class in Dillingham will take the pressure off Anthony Edwards to make on-ball plays when Mike Conley is out. Shannon was one of the best scorers in the Big Ten and has good size at 6-6. A solid first night for Minnesota.
round 1: Yves Missy (21)
Second Round: Antonio Reeves (47)
Missy is the most promising rim-running big in this draft class, but he still needs further development, and Reaves is a prolific scorer who is creative off the bounce.
New York Knicks: A
round 1: Pacom Dadiet (25)
Second Round: Tyler Kolek (34), Kevin McCullers Jr. (56), Ariel Huckporty (58)
The Knicks had a high number of picks in this draft, and reuniting Bridges with his Villanova teammates the night before the draft was a lot of work. Good luck to the Knicks front office and scouting department. Drafting upside Europeans (Dadiet and Huckporty) and adding veteran talent (Kolake and McCullers) resulted in a very solid two days for the Knicks.
round 1: Nikola Topic (12), Dillon Jones (26)
Second Round: Ajay Mitchell (38)
Sam Presti is one of the best scouting GMs in the game and has his eye on adding complementary pieces to the roster. Topic will likely miss the first year recovering from a partially torn ACL, but Jones and Mitchell could contribute immediately.
round 1: Tristan Da Silva (18)
Second Round: nobody
The Magic added another 6-8 versatility to their roster with Da Silva. At No. 18, he was the best player available and having options in a frontcourt full of size and playmaking is never a bad idea.
round 1: Jared McCain (16)
Second Round: Adem Bona (41)
McCain’s 3-point shooting (42% from deep at Duke) and Bona’s (6-8, 245 pounds) physical presence will pair well with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
round 1: Ryan Dunn (28)
Second Round: Oso Ighodaro (40)
Dunn was the best perimeter defender in college basketball during his two years at Virginia, but he shot only 20% from 3-point range and didn’t look much better in combination. Ighodaro remains a top pick at age 40 due to his excellent passing and physicality, but it’s difficult to figure out how both players would fit in with the current roster.
round 1: Donovan Klingon (7)
Second Round: nobody
Healthy Clingan was one of the best players in college basketball this season, but he battled injuries almost the entire season and the Blazers’ success in the paint will depend on Clingan staying healthy.
round 1: Devin Carter (13)
Second Round: nobody
Carter is the best rebounding guard in this class and plays at a very fast pace. With him playing behind De’Aaron Fox and leading the second unit is a dream duo. The Kings also re-signed Malik Monk, giving them one of the most athletic backcourts in the NBA.
round 1: Stephen Castle (4)
Second Round: Juan Nunez (36), Harrison Ingram (48)
The Spurs got a little bit of everything: a guard to help on defense with Victor Wembanyama in Cassel, a playmaker in Nunez and a glue guy in Ingram who can play along the perimeter or inside in small-ball lineups.
round 1: Ja’Kobe Walter (19)
Second Round: Jonathan Mogbo (31), Jamal Sheed (45), Ulrich Chomache (57)
Scotty Barnes and Mogbo grew up together and spent summers working out with Mogbo’s older brother. Bringing in instant chemistry is a step in the right direction. The Raptors also added a dynamic shooter in Walter, a tough point guard in Sheed and a draft-and-stash center in Chomache.
round 1: Cody Williams (10), Isaiah Collier (29)
Second Round: Kyle Filipowski (32)
The Jazz are being patient in the rebuilding process and are preparing young guys to come in and grow into a system with Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks. This could be another down year with eyes set on the Cooper Flag Draft next year.
round 1: Alex Sarr (2), Carlton Carrington (14), Kishawn George (24)
Second Round: nobody
The Wizards found their hybrid center in Sarr and added two of the most interesting players who were coveted by many teams during the pre-draft process in Carrington and George.
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