16. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Boston Celtics)
Isaiah Jackson, PF, Kentucky
Isaiah Jackson is a big man who can fill up a stat sheet and do a lot of dirty work. He brings athleticism and speed to the frontcourt. Jackson is going to be a true rim protector that can block shots and rebound on both ends of the floor. For the Thunder, Jackson would give them a big man to rely on moving forward. Oklahoma City has three picks in this first round and can add prospects that are ready to contribute right away in many different ways.
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17. Memphis Grizzlies
Kai Jones, PF, Texas
Kai Jones is arguably the best forward in the NBA Draft but he might not be the first one taken. Jones will enter the league as a work-in-progress down low. He is extremely raw but has all of the intangibles that give great potential. Jones has a seven-foot wingspan and stands at 6-foot-11. For a team like the Memphis Grizzlies, Jones could give them some depth in the frontcourt.
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami Heat)
Tre Mann, PG, Florida
Tre Mann saw his NBA Draft stock go through the roof during his second year at Florida. Oklahoma City took some size and athleticism with its first two picks and now they can add a starting-caliber point guard. Mann has natural playmaking ability and can score from all three levels. He is a reliable three-point shooter and is quick with the ball in his hands. He would better fit a team as a second or third option but he will have an extended role with a team like the Thunder.
19. New York Knicks
Cameron Thomas, SG, LSU
Cameron Thomas can put the ball in the basket. This is something that the New York Knicks should be interested in. They saw the season end in a disappointing way when they were manhandled by the Atlanta Hawks in the postseason. Thomas led the SEC in scoring last season and would give New York another presence on the wing. For a team that won 41 games, the Knicks need help. Thomas would check the boxes of a perimeter threat and three-point shooting.
20. Atlanta Hawks
Ziaire Williams, SG, Stanford
If Thomas is taken by the Knicks, the Hawks will have to look elsewhere for their perimeter player. Williams could be the next best thing. During his freshman year at Stanford, Williams was not the player that was expected but he was still strong enough to be a one-and-done. Williams will have to improve as a jump shooter but he has the size and potential to be a strong player in the NBA.
