2017 NBA mock draft: First-round projections (Version 3.0)
The 2017 NBA Draft will be held Thursday, June 22, with the Hawks entering the draft with three picks. They hold the 19th, 41st and 60th picks. Here is a projected first round:
1. 76ers: Markelle Fultz, PG, Washington
2. Lakers: Lonzo Ball, PG, UCLA
3. Celtics: Josh Jackson, SF, Kansas
4. Suns: De'Aaron Fox, PG, Kentucky
5. Kings: Jonathan Isaac, SF, Florida State
6. Magic: Lauri Markkanen, PF, Arizona
7. Timberwolves: Jayson Tatum, SF, Duke
8. Knicks: Malik Monk, PG, Kentucky
9. Mavericks: Dennis Smith Jr., PG, North Carolina State
10. Kings: Frank Ntilikina, PG, International player
11. Hornets: Luke Kennard, SG, Duke
12. Pistons: Terrance Ferguson, SG, International player
13. Nuggets: Zach Collins, C, Gonzaga
14. Heat: Jarrett Allen, PF/C, Texas
15. Trail Blazers: Semi Ojeleye, SF/PF, SMU
16. Bulls: John Collins, PF, Wake Forest
17. Bucks: Ike Anigbogu, PF, UCLA
18. Pacers: Justin Patton, C, Creighton
19. Hawks: Justin Jackson, SF, North Carolina
20. Trail Blazers: T.J. Leaf, PF, UCLA
21. Thunder: Donovan Mitchell, SG, Louisville
22. Nets: OG Anunoby, SF/PF, Indiana
23. Raptors: Jawun Evans, PG, Oklahoma State
24. Jazz: Tyler Lydon, SF, Syracuse
25. Magic: Bam Adebayo, C, Kentucky
26. Trail Blazers: Jordan Bell, PF, Oregon
27. Lakers: Derrick White, PG/SG, Colorado
28. Lakers: Isaiah Hartenstein, F, International player
29. Spurs: Ivan Rabb, PF/C, California
30. Jazz: Caleb Swanigan, PF/C, Purdue
About the Author
Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.
