The 2020 NBA draft is quickly approaching (Nov. 18 on ESPN) and questions remain from top to bottom in this class.
Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves take at No. 1? What about the Golden State Warriors at No. 2? And which teams could look to trade up for LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman or another top prospect?
Here's the latest mock draft featuring all 60 picks and new intel from around the league. We'll continue to update this mock until the draft officially begins.
1. Minnesota Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball
Illawarra
G
Age: 19.2
Trade talks are ongoing for this pick, with several suitors emerging, but many around the NBA are operating under the assumption that Ball will be the selection here. A second meeting between Ball and the Timberwolves is expected to happen soon and could include basketball activity, which will certainly influence Minnesota's direction at No. 1. There are scenarios in which the Wolves could trade down to No. 3 and still end up with Ball, picking up additional pieces such as Miles Bridges and a future pick from the Charlotte Hornets.
2. Golden State Warriors
James Wiseman
Memphis
C
Age: 19.6
The Warriors actively have been discussing trades, including scenarios that would net them a starting-caliber frontcourt player along with a pick in the top 10. The Bulls, Pistons and Knicks are among the candidates to trade up to No. 2. But if the Warriors keep this pick, most executives around the league expect them to end up selecting Wiseman, who would fill an immediate need at the center position while still possessing considerable upside.
3. Charlotte Hornets
Anthony Edwards
Georgia
G
Age: 19.2
A somewhat disappointing showing during his recent televised pro day -- at least from a conditioning and shooting consistency standpoint -- might have hurt Edwards' chances of being the No. 1 pick, but there is still considerable intrigue around his talent and long-term potential. The Hornets could definitely use an explosive wing in Edwards' mold to shoulder shot-creation duties and give them some of the star power they lack.
4. Chicago Bulls
Deni Avdija
Maccabi
G/F
Age: 19.8
The draft starts here in the view of some NBA executives, after that first tier of prospects is off the board. While active in trade discussions, the Bulls already have several interesting young pieces that the new front office probably will want to learn more about firsthand. Avdija's size, versatility, feel for the game and role-playing potential make him a good fit anywhere, while also offering another playmaking option as he develops.
5. Cleveland Cavaliers
Obi Toppin
Dayton
F
Age: 22.6
There are several reasons for the Cavs to be attracted to Toppin, who played a couple of hours down the road at Dayton and would bring considerable enthusiasm with his explosive style of play. The best player in college basketball last season, Toppin is older than Collin Sexton, Darius Garland and Kevin Porter Jr., making him a fit with the team's timeline.
6. Atlanta Hawks
Isaac Okoro
Auburn
G/F
Age: 19.7
Okoro is the type of wing stopper who can go a long way in masking Trae Young's deficiencies on the defensive end, with his ability to guard point guards and power forwards alike. He has significant upside to grow into as well thanks to his budding passing and ballhandling ability while bringing the type of competitiveness and physicality the Hawks lacked at times last season. There's also buzz about the Hawks potentially trading down to the teens while adding another young yet more proven player to the roster.
7. Detroit Pistons
Patrick Williams
Florida State
F
Age: 19.2
The big winner of the pre-draft process thus far, Williams rocketed into the top 10 as NBA teams gained a comfort level with his film and watched combo forwards in his mold make a significant impact in the playoffs. His defensive versatility is coveted in today's NBA, and the flashes he showed as a playmaker and shooter are areas that can theoretically be honed into consistent weapons with a strong player development infrastructure.
8. New York Knicks
Tyrese Haliburton
Iowa State
G
Age: 20.6
This is the low end of Haliburton's draft range. He is also getting looks from Minnesota, Golden State, Chicago and Detroit. Haliburton brings the type of defensive versatility, unselfishness and shooting range the Knicks were lacking at times last season, making him a strong fit in a backcourt with RJ Barrett, who is at his best with the ball in his hands.
Who will the Minnesota Timberwolves take at No. 1? What about the Golden State Warriors at No. 2? And which teams could look to trade up for LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman or another top prospect?
Here's the latest mock draft featuring all 60 picks and new intel from around the league. We'll continue to update this mock until the draft officially begins.
1. Minnesota Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball
Illawarra
G
Age: 19.2
Trade talks are ongoing for this pick, with several suitors emerging, but many around the NBA are operating under the assumption that Ball will be the selection here. A second meeting between Ball and the Timberwolves is expected to happen soon and could include basketball activity, which will certainly influence Minnesota's direction at No. 1. There are scenarios in which the Wolves could trade down to No. 3 and still end up with Ball, picking up additional pieces such as Miles Bridges and a future pick from the Charlotte Hornets.
2. Golden State Warriors
James Wiseman
Memphis
C
Age: 19.6
The Warriors actively have been discussing trades, including scenarios that would net them a starting-caliber frontcourt player along with a pick in the top 10. The Bulls, Pistons and Knicks are among the candidates to trade up to No. 2. But if the Warriors keep this pick, most executives around the league expect them to end up selecting Wiseman, who would fill an immediate need at the center position while still possessing considerable upside.
3. Charlotte Hornets
Anthony Edwards
Georgia
G
Age: 19.2
A somewhat disappointing showing during his recent televised pro day -- at least from a conditioning and shooting consistency standpoint -- might have hurt Edwards' chances of being the No. 1 pick, but there is still considerable intrigue around his talent and long-term potential. The Hornets could definitely use an explosive wing in Edwards' mold to shoulder shot-creation duties and give them some of the star power they lack.
4. Chicago Bulls
Deni Avdija
Maccabi
G/F
Age: 19.8
The draft starts here in the view of some NBA executives, after that first tier of prospects is off the board. While active in trade discussions, the Bulls already have several interesting young pieces that the new front office probably will want to learn more about firsthand. Avdija's size, versatility, feel for the game and role-playing potential make him a good fit anywhere, while also offering another playmaking option as he develops.
5. Cleveland Cavaliers
Obi Toppin
Dayton
F
Age: 22.6
There are several reasons for the Cavs to be attracted to Toppin, who played a couple of hours down the road at Dayton and would bring considerable enthusiasm with his explosive style of play. The best player in college basketball last season, Toppin is older than Collin Sexton, Darius Garland and Kevin Porter Jr., making him a fit with the team's timeline.
6. Atlanta Hawks
Isaac Okoro
Auburn
G/F
Age: 19.7
Okoro is the type of wing stopper who can go a long way in masking Trae Young's deficiencies on the defensive end, with his ability to guard point guards and power forwards alike. He has significant upside to grow into as well thanks to his budding passing and ballhandling ability while bringing the type of competitiveness and physicality the Hawks lacked at times last season. There's also buzz about the Hawks potentially trading down to the teens while adding another young yet more proven player to the roster.
7. Detroit Pistons
Patrick Williams
Florida State
F
Age: 19.2
The big winner of the pre-draft process thus far, Williams rocketed into the top 10 as NBA teams gained a comfort level with his film and watched combo forwards in his mold make a significant impact in the playoffs. His defensive versatility is coveted in today's NBA, and the flashes he showed as a playmaker and shooter are areas that can theoretically be honed into consistent weapons with a strong player development infrastructure.
8. New York Knicks
Tyrese Haliburton
Iowa State
G
Age: 20.6
This is the low end of Haliburton's draft range. He is also getting looks from Minnesota, Golden State, Chicago and Detroit. Haliburton brings the type of defensive versatility, unselfishness and shooting range the Knicks were lacking at times last season, making him a strong fit in a backcourt with RJ Barrett, who is at his best with the ball in his hands.
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