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2017 NBA mock draft: First-round projections (Version 3.0)

In the latest NBA mock draft by the AJC's Chris Vivlamore, the Hawks will select North Carolina's Justin Jackson with the 19th pick of the first round.
In the latest NBA mock draft by the AJC's Chris Vivlamore, the Hawks will select North Carolina's Justin Jackson with the 19th pick of the first round.
By Chris Vivlamore
June 21, 2017

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.

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