2022 NBA Draft

The 19-year-old from Duke seen as a shock at number one pick on a night of surprises. Here's why the selection made waves in Italy.

12) Jalen Williams, SG, picked by Oklahoma City Thunder (from Clippers) Here are the top first round picks. "I'm proud to wear the Azzurri jersey," he added, "I will never forget when I received it for the first time. Orlando had the first pick. He eventually went third to the Houston Rockets. Here's why the selection made waves in Italy.

The 2022 NBA Draft was a blur from the start. The expectation for months was that Jabari Smith Jr. would be the No. 1 overall pick to the Orlando Magic. Minutes ...

The Knicks entered the draft with the No. 11 pick. The Hornets came into the draft picking at No. 13 and No. 15. He was both the best player and best fit in my eyes, and Orlando eventually came to the same conclusion. That’s what happens when you find Desmond Bane at No. 30 overall a few years ago, and Brandon Clarke in the 20s. We just think Duren has more playmaking ability in the short roll and can play a variety of pick-and-roll coverages, while Williams can only really play drop. In fact, only one outlet projected Banchero to the Magic after the lottery was settled — and that was us. The Kings couldn’t really botch the draft again with the fourth pick in a four-player top tier, right? A franchise like the Kings — who haven’t made the playoffs since 2006 — need to swing big in the draft. We had both players ranked in the top-five of our big board, which makes Detroit the biggest winners of the draft by a mile. The 2022 NBA Draft was a blur from the start. Fortunately for Detroit, good things happen in the NBA Draft when you pick after the Sacramento Kings. The Pistons had Purdue stud Jaden Ivey fall into their laps at No. 5, and then pulled off an aggressive move to land Memphis center Jalen Duren at No. 13. When draft day finally comes, the marathon turns into a sprint, and suddenly everyone is left trying to catch their breath after what just happened.

NBA draftees are getting too smart. It used to be that the annual event's parade of outrageous outfits would provide Twitter comedians with fodder for days: ...

Congratulations to these new NBA players: getting drafted is hard, but doing it while looking good has proven over the years to be even more difficult. However, the tide seems to be turning. It used to be that the annual event's parade of outrageous outfits would provide Twitter comedians with fodder for days: it seemed there was no group of people in the world more hellbent on standing out at all costs, and often with catastrophic results.

The team also acquired two future second round draft picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the 37th pick. With the 4th pick, the Kings drafted Keegan ...

The team also acquired two future second round draft picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the 37th pick. Prior to the start of the draft, the Kings acquired the rights to Sasha Vezenkov along with cash consideration from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the 49th pick. Sacramento started the day with three picks in this year’s NBA Draft - No. 4 in the first round and No. 37 and No. 49 in the second round.

The No. 1 pick stuns NBA fans with his flashy diamond suit during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

No. 15 pick Mark Williams No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero From custom suits to dazzling jewelry, this year’s Draft class showed up in style at Barclays Center.

Rookie Wire went through and graded all 30 picks from the first round of the draft now that the smoke has cleared from the evening.

He is a good scorer and has great court vision while also taking care of the ball. Jovic can space the floor and has also shown promise as a ballhandler and rebounder, which are areas of need for Miami. He boasts prior professional experience now, which fits more on their timeline to win now, and should be able to step in immediately and play. The Spurs have instituted a great development system so we expect Wesley, and the rest of their picks, to flourish. Roddy figures to give the Grizzlies a floor-spacer given his ability to knock down shots from deep. Memphis needed to make a trade to get him, but the move to do so should be worth it in the end. The Rockets could use a versatile defender such as Eason on the roster and went and got their guy. His potential as a 3-and-D prospect will certainly be enticing as the Cavaliers emerged as an outstanding defensive team last season. He will help them win games next season, and for a team that had a catastrophic finish to the year, that will be a needed addition. The Pelicans absolutely hit a home run on Thursday as Daniels should become a fan favorite in no time. The rest of their roster is in flux right now, with Myles Turner and Malcolm Brogdon on the trade block, but Mathurin will be a good piece to their core. Ivey can not only help the Pistons next season, but he also has the potential to develop into a star in the NBA. The Pistons have a strong development system and it will be fun to see him grow next season and beyond. The first of three picks for the Thunder was a knockout.

OPP was at the Amway Center Friday as the Orlando Magic introduced their two new rookies to the media.

And I know a few others who never stopped believing that Holmgren wasn’t in play to go to Orlando at number one because of his defensive acumen, incredible instincts, and massive length. In 2021, the five-star recruit (who re-classified to the Class of ‘21) was named a McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic participant. But still, I think the second round is an appropriate time to take a chance on a rangy-wing with size such as Houstan possesses. I really thought Smith Jr. was going to be the pick for Orlando, because of his elite shooting prowess, to go along with his positional-size and defensive upside. The former Florida Gator was selected by Orlando fifth overall in 2000, and he’s one of only two players to ever be named NBA Rookie of the Year as a member of the Magic (the other being Shaquille O’Neal in ‘93). The Magic set the tone for the evening, surprising many around the league by taking Banchero over Smith Jr. I had all three of the perceived top prospects in this class (Banchero, Smith Jr., and Chet Holmgren) fairly even throughout my pre-draft evaluation period. “There was a lot of excitement last night, a lot of emotions. Banchero is well aware that becoming a number one overall pick of the Orlando Magic comes with exceedingly high expectations, considering two of the organization’s former first overall selections (O’Neal in 1992, Dwight Howard in 2004) led their respective teams to NBA Finals berths. “I knew there was a chance,” Banchero told reporters, when asked whether he knew he was going to be the first overall selection. I think you learn about what works (and what doesn’t work), so it definitely helped me a lot - more than I can explain.” Houstan, who is the first second round pick the Magic have rostered since 2018, led the Wolverines in made three-point field goals (60 3PTM’s, 35.5 percent) in 2021-22. Banchero told media members Friday that he didn’t even know about Orlando’s intentions to draft him until right before the pick was made.

Duke's Paolo Banchero was selection No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic. It's the second time Duke has had four players selected in the first round, ...

In New York, four Blue Devils were selected in the first round the 2022 NBA Draft – more than any other college team in this year’s draft. Duke players continued to come off the board later in the first round. Moore, a native of Charlotte, spent three seasons at Duke and was a team captain this past season. Williams, a 7-foot-1 sophomore – with a 7-foot-6 wingspan – was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year this past season after averaging 11.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per-game. He also missed just seven shots in Duke’s NCAA tournament run, shooting 80.6% from the floor, which is a Duke program record. He’s a good athlete and has great length.”

The 2022 NBA Draft saw a lot of trades, but only only bold move, which made the fans one of the losers on the night, while the Pistons were big winners.

They wanted their team to trade up and land a star in Jaden Ivey, or keep the No. 13 pick from that first trade and take the center of the future in Jalen Duren (now a Piston) or do something else bold. Smith is going to thrive in his role in Houston, and that makes the Rockets winners. Outside of the surprise at No. 1, there were no big trades, no record-scratch moments that shocked everyone. By the time Adam Silver said they were on the clock, it was clear the Magic would take Banchero. Some sharp bettors made a lot of money. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski even posted a definitive Tweet a little more than 12 hours before the draft saying Jabari Smith was going first, Chet Holmgren second, and Banchero third. A lot of what follows is my perception and opinion, which could be proven wrong in a few years.

1. Detroit Pistons: Jaden Ivey, Purdue · 2. Portland Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky · 3. Washington Wizards: Johnny Davis, Wisconsin · 4. Oklahoma City ...

His 6-foot-10 wingspan is very good as a guard and he has all of the potential to be a great player. It’s easy to see why he fell so far, but he has a lot of potential and could be a very valuable piece. All-in-all a great pick for the Bulls and definitely a guy who can stand out for the team The potential lottery pick fell all the way to 20th and it was way too good to pass up for the Spurs. The 19-year-old from Ohio State still has a lot to learn, but his upside is through the roof. The fact that he was picked 18th in the draft gives the Chicago Bulls real value at the pick and they definitely get a glue guy that will be great for them in the future. The 6-foot-6 wing from Kansas fits that 3-and-D mold to a T and he was one of the best shooters in the entire draft class. Another one of the best shooters in the draft, Griffin, adds a lot to this Atlanta Hawks team. Davis is a fantastic scorer at all three levels, and he was the most improved player in all of college basketball over the last season. The Thunder are in it for the long haul and this draft is where the turnaround will start. This was the steal of the draft and Portland got a phenomenal player. This was a fantastic move by the Thunder. Dieng may not have a lot of film on him, but he has a terrific skill set with All-Star upside. The thing that is so good about Ivey is his burst of speed and ability to attack the rim.

With the 2022 NBA Draft in the rear-view mirror, take a look at undrafted players who have signed Two-Way contracts with NBA teams.

What is a Two-Way contract, you ask? As Wojnarowski mentioned above, Two-Way contracts are worth half of a rookie minimum contract — roughly $502,000. Only players in their fourth NBA season or earlier are able to sign Two-Way contracts, which can be for either one or two seasons.

Unfortunately, Rutgers' forward Ron Harper Jr. went undrafted despite the hopes and prayers of many fans of the Scarlet Knights. However, several Big Ten ...

Diabate was selected with the No. 13 pick in the second round by the Los Angeles Clippers. He averaged 9.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in his freshman season. The former Spartan was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. The last pick for the Spartans prior to Christie on Thursday came in the second round of 2020. Liddell describes himself as a player who “just gets it done.” He was selected byt he New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 11 pick in the second round. The former Cornhusker averaged 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team last season. Caleb Houstan was the first Big-Ten pick in the second round, going to the Orlando Magic with the second pick of the round and No. 32 overall. The former Badger was also named to First Team All-Big Ten. Davis became Wisconsin’s highest drafted player ever and the Badgers’ first NBA lottery pick since 2015. Christie went three picks later at No. 35 overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. The pick was acquired by the Lakers from the Orlando Magic via trade. He led the Wolverines in three-point field goals made with 60. He becomes the program’s ninth first-round pick and first in 24 years The SEC also finished with nine, and the ACC were just behind them both with seven selections. The Big Ten finished tied for the lead across all conferences with nine overall selections. Ivey was taken just out pick later, as he went fifth to the Detroit Pistons. The former Boilermaker named to the First Team All-Big Ten as well as the All-American Second Team. He becomes Purdue’s highest pick in the NBA Draft since Glenn Robinson went No. 1 in 1994, and the seventh top-10 pick in the history of Purdue.

Top NBA scoop-man Adrian Wojnarowski has become the central voice of big-time transactions in pro hoops, usually a perfect blend of timely and accurate.

He had to report on the No. 2 pick, whom he assured the world would still be Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren. Then Smith at No. 3 to Houston. Then on and on and on. Maybe Wojnarowski will stick to that schtick from here on out, after the barrage of flak he took Thursday night. At 7:55, he was “looming as a frontrunner.” And ultimately, at 8:09 — 30 minutes after rocking everyone’s world, and moments before Adam Silver trotted out to the podium — Woj’s final tweet on the matter: “The Magic are planning to select Banchero No. 1, sources tell ESPN.” At 7:41, Woj called Banchero to Orlando a “significant possibility,” which moved Banchero’s odds to go No. 1 up to -200. But while countless Smith bettors at No. 1 rabble-rabbled and hurled obscenities toward their television sets, Woj had no time to dwell. Smith at No. 1 slid to -6000, then to -2100, then -1600. Similarly, a DraftKings bettor hit a $100,000 jackpot on a $4,000 wager on Smith to be drafted No. 3 at 25-1 odds. At 8:41 a.m. ET on Thursday, Wojnarowski tweeted: “As team boards finalize today, the 1-2-3 of the NBA Draft is increasingly firm, per sources: Jabari Smith to Orlando, Chet Holmgren to Oklahoma City and Paolo Banchero to Houston.” According to VSIN, “from 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday night until Wednesday at noon, Banchero to go No. 1 was the most popular NBA bet overall at Caesars (including NBA draft, championship and MVP), with eight percent of tickets and 15 percent of the money. When they went back up, Smith’s odds to go first could be found as high as -10000 on certain books (with Banchero at +900). After months of uncertainty surrounding the Orlando Magic’s No. 1 overall pick, the prevailing thought in the two weeks leading up to the big day was that Auburn big man Jabari Smith was the favorite to walk the stage before any other prospect. And yet, Smith remained the odds-on favorite at sportsbooks on Wednesday to go No. 1 overall…

In reality, of course, drafts can't truly be judged until at least a few years down the line, when prospects have been given time to grow and be properly ...

The At No. 10 it would've been nice to see the Wizards swing for the fences. Either way, he should serve as enticing trade fodder as the Blazers attempt to once again build a contender around -- to the Lakers for cash. The only knock here is Orlando trading one of its second-rounders -- pick 35! Holmgren could end up being the best player in the draft, so this is already a great night for OKC, and Dieng may have the biggest upside of any player taken in the late lottery. Christie provides shooting, which the Beauchamp is one of the older prospects in this draft with a strong pedigree coming off a big year with the G League Ignite, and Besson is a fabulous scorer from range at his size. Maybe not someone who can contribute next season in a major way, but a promising young prospect for the Smith might actually be a better fit for the Rockets given his ability to space the floor and defend multiple positions, and he'll join With its one and only pick in this year's draft, Boston grabbed a bat and swung for the fences at pick No. 53 in selecting Alabama's JD Davison. Davison is a former five-star recruit with a great pedigree who struggled at times last season in his one-and-done year with the Tide. However, he brings athleticism you rarely see in a point guard and showed enough as a playmaker to warrant a second-round flier. In reality, of course, drafts can't truly be judged until at least a few years down the line, when prospects have been given time to grow and be properly evaluated.

The 6-foot-10 forward will officially start workouts next week for Orlando's July 7 opener at NBA Summer League.

“But we also understand, when you walk into this building, you’re an Orlando Magic and there’s a standard and a set of things that we’re going to need to do night in and night out to make everyone successful.” “It was a great job of them doing the due diligence and keeping it quiet,” Miller said. Mosley — who will run some practices going into Summer League but will leave the game responsibilities in Las Vegas to Magic assistant Jesse Mermuys — said he doesn’t intend to coach Banchero any differently than any other player. There’s so many things that factor into a conversation like this that you can literally go on for months more arguing it. But something that set Banchero apart, in their eyes, was the way Orlando believes he makes the game easier for teammates. Summer League practice awaits, and Banchero and second-round pick Caleb Houstan of Michigan both intend to play. But the actual timetable on when they made the decision to take him No. 1 remains a secret. What happens over the next few days will be a whirlwind. “There’s things that you’re grabbing from each one that you’re like, ‘Oh, man, wow, that can be great for us,’” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. Banchero arrived in Orlando on Friday, one day after his name got permanently etched on the list of No. 1 draft picks. The Magic looked at every option with the No. 1 pick. Mike Miller, Banchero’s agent, leaned over and broke the news by simply saying “Congratulations.”

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks analyze the fits and speculate the futures for the top picks in the NBA draft.

4. Keegan Murray (27:27) 2. Chet Holmgren (13:04) 1. Paolo Banchero (3:02)