Steve Smith, Andy Katz, and Jonathan Wasserman share their thoughts on the depth of the 2022 NBA Draft.
The 2022 NBA Draft is set for a Thursday return to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, where 58 players are set to hear their names called (and potentially be re-routed) as they find out where they’ll take that crucial first step on their journey through the NBA.
As the focus on the first round has narrowed, NBA TV analysts Chris Miles, Steve Smith and Andy Katz were joined by Bleacher Report draft guru Jonathan Wasserman to project the opening picks. See the results and an analysis of the top 14 below.
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Projected No. 1 Pick: Jabari Smith, Auburn
Orlando Magic
Steve Smith takes Jabari Smith as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 Mock Draft for the Orlando Magic.
Projected No. 2 Pick: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga
Oklahoma City Thunder
Andy Katz takes Chet Holmgren as the No. 2 pick for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Projected No. 3 Pick: Paolo Banchero, Duke
Houston Rockets
Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman picks Paolo Banchero at No. 3 overall for the Houston Rockets.
Projected No. 4 Pick: Jaden Ivey, Purdue
Sacramento Kings
Steve Smith takes Purdue guard Jaden Ivey with the No. 4 pick for the Sacramento Kings.
Projected No. 5 Pick: Keegan Murray, Iowa
Detroit Pistons
Andy Katz takes Keegan Murray with the 5th pick for the Detroit Pistons.
Projected No. 6 Pick: Dyson Daniels, G League Ignite
Indiana Pacers
Jonathan Wasserman picks Dyson Daniels at No. 6 overall for the Indiana Pacers.
Projected No. 7 Pick: Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona
Portland Trail Blazers
Steve Smith takes Bennedict Mathurin at No. 7 for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Projected No. 8 Pick: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky
New Orleans Pelicans
Andy Katz takes Shaedon Sharpe at No. 8 for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Projected No. 9 Pick: Jalen Duren, Memphis
San Antonio Spurs
Jonathan Wasserman takes Jalen Duren at No. 9 for the San Antonio Spurs.
Projected No. 10 Pick: Johnny Davis, Wisconsin
Washington Wizards
Steve Smith takes Johnny Davis at No. 10 for the Washington Wizards.
Projected No. 11 Pick: Malaki Branham, Ohio State
New York Knicks
Andy Katz takes Malaki Branham at the No. 11 pick for the New York Knicks.
Projected No. 12 Pick: A.J. Griffin, Duke
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jonathan Wasserman picks A.J. Griffin at No. 12 for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Projected No. 13 Pick: Mark Williams, Duke
Charlotte Hornets
Steve Smith takes Mark Williams at No. 13 for the Charlotte Hornets.
Projected No. 14 Pick: Ochai Agbaji, Kansas
Cleveland Cavaliers
Andy Katz takes Ochai Agbaji with the No. 14 pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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