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Prospects continue to gather feedback and make decisions for the 2021 NBA draft.
Few prospects who seemed draftable have announced they ll be heading back to school. The biggest name yet to publicly declare or return is Texas Greg Brown, who we re projecting to stay in school.
There is still a considerable amount of down time for scouting departments from now until lottery night on June 21. We ve simulated the draft order with Tankathon, and the results triggered some interesting trades previously made.
1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State, PG/SG, Freshman)
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The Oklahoma City Thunder s commitment to building through the draft could pay off big with some 2021 lottery luck. It will be a huge night for the franchise. Winning that first pick likely means adding Cade Cunningham to join Shai Gilgeous-Alexlander and create a big, skilled, versatile backcourt.
Josh Giddey (Adelaide 36ers, PG/SG, 2002)
Role: Backup point guard
In need of a facilitator for the second unit, the Atlanta Hawks should be paying close attention to Giddey in Australia. At 6 8 , he’s the NBL’s assist leader at 18 years old, having success with his positional height and signature passing IQ.
Role: Reserve energizer
Atlanta could add forward depth with Jones, a high-motor rim runner and athletic finisher. Flashes of shooting, fluid driving and defensive mobility create theoretical upside that some teams may deem is worth gambling on in the lottery.
Jared Butler (Baylor, PG/SG, Junior)
Role: Combo guard
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NBA scouts are approaching an important stretch with two months left of college basketball and the G League bubble kicking off.
Despite the frustrating postponements due to COVID-19, there have been enough games played to project an entire two-round draft.
Some bigger questions remaining concern how the Ignite team will perform against veterans and whether the lottery will still include early disappointments like the Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks, who ll send their pick to the New York Knicks.
The order was based on standings heading into games on Monday, Feb. 1.
1. Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State, PG/SG, Freshman)