The 2021-22 season ended last week with the Warriors title, but the NBA doesn’t stop. A league draft took place this Thursday, summarizing what you can expect from the current edition, where to look, and the Lakers’ intentions for the year.
Date and location
The draft will take place on June 23rd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The event starts at 18:30 (Brasilia time).
Where to look
Like last year, the NBA Draft will be broadcast on ESPN.
Order of selection
1. Orlando Magic
2. Oklahoma City Thunder
3. Houston Rockets
4. Sacramento Kings
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Indiana Pacers
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. New Orleans Pelican (Lakers)
9. San Antonio Spurs
10. Washington Wizards
11. New York Knicks
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Clippers)
13. Charlotte Hornets
14. Cleveland Cavaliers
15. Charlotte Hornets (of Pelican)
16. Atlanta Hawks
17. Houston Rockets (from the net)
18. Chicago Bulls
19. Minnesota Timberwolves
20. San Antonio Spurs (of the Raptors)
21. Denver Nuggets
22. Memphis Grizzlies (from jazz)
23. Philadelphia 76ers
24. Milwaukee Bucks
25. (Celtics) San Antonio Spurs
26. Houston Rockets (Mavericks)
27. Miami Heat
28. Golden State Warriors
29. Memphis Grizzlies
30. Denver Nuggets (from Thunder)
What the Lakers are planning in the NBA Draft
The Lakers will try to negotiate a second round pick as there are no picks in a team of several young people.
The overall question is who is willing to give up such a choice and what the price is.
As previously reported, the two teams can partner with the Lakers in this negotiation.
Via Lakers Daily:
“Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer analyzed speculation across the league and focused on some teams that might be willing to exchange picks.
“The Lakers are widely known for looking for a second round draft topic. The Hawks (# 44) and Pistons (# 46) have options that are considered available.
If the Lakers complete their contract with Detroit on their 46th pick, the Lakers will win the pick in a successful position.
Three years ago, the board exchanged rights for the 46th pick in that year’s draft, eventually bringing the young Talen Horton-Tucker to Los Angeles.
In 2014, the Lakers received the 46th pick from the Washington Wizards. It was used to select Jordan Clarkson. Clarkson soon became a Lakers impact player as a rookie, was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and won the Best Sixth Man Award last season.
Let’s see what Rob Pelinka and the company can do when the 23rd rolls back.