The primary two-day NBA Draft in historical past is within the books. After Wednesday evening’s Spherical 1 gave us some surprises, some trades and some Lakers buzz, Thursday evening’s Spherical 2 promised much more of all of these issues.
It did not precisely promise Bronny James. However the son of the best lively participant was certainly chosen, at No. 55 total by his father’s Lakers. Kyle Filipowski, Kevin McCullar Jr., Jamal Shead and Johnny Furphy had been another notable names chosen on Day Two.
We’re right here to information you thru all 58 picks with grades from CBS Sports activities NBA Draft analysts Adam Finkelstein (in Spherical 1) and Kyle Boone (Spherical 2).
2024 NBA Draft grades, Spherical 1
by Adam Finkelstein
1. Atlanta Hawks: SF Zaccharie Risacher, France
It is stable however unspectacular, however that is what you anticipate on this draft. Risacher is a 3-and-D prototype, which you’d hope for extra from a No. 1 total decide, however that is what you are getting on this class. The higher plan of action would have been to commerce down, however that possibility did not appear to current itself to the Hawks. Grade: B
2. Washington Wizards: C Alex Sarr, France
That is what Sarr needed. He needed to be with the Wizards, and the Wizards needed him. Many thought he was the very best prospect on this draft as a result of he is an exceptionally cellular 7-footer who can play on the perimeter. However the fear is his lack of physicality. He will must placed on 20-plus kilos of muscle to do what he needs on the ground. And I additionally do not totally belief the taking pictures from 3, which shall be a key talent for him to hit on. Grade: B+
3. Houston Rockets (through Nets): PG Reed Sheppard, Kentucky
Sheppard exceeded all expectations at Kentucky and have become some of the environment friendly freshmen within the nation. Now he goes to the Rockets, a crew that was seen as having curiosity in a number of gamers however chooses so as to add to their younger backcourt with much-needed marksman taking pictures. At worst, he is a rare function participant, however you’d hope for a better ceiling at third total. I fear concerning the excessive taking pictures being an outlier since he wasn’t pretty much as good in highschool, and I fear about his measurement on protection. … However I have been flawed about him earlier than. Grade: B
4. San Antonio Spurs: SG Stephon Fort, Connecticut
Fort was an impressive multi-positional defender for the nationwide champion Huskies and flashed offensive abilities as a creator. I’ve questions concerning the slot in San Antonio. He is 6-6, and whereas some consider he could possibly be a degree guard, he performed the three at UConn and was higher off on the weak facet slashing. The taking pictures is the actual problem, and the Spurs want taking pictures round Wembanyama. He is ultra-versatile, but when he is not a shooter, does it work? Grade: B-
5. Detroit Pistons: SF Ron Holland, G League Ignite
Holland was the No. 1 recruit within the nation final yr however had an up-and-down season with the Ignite. His expertise is apparent due to his defensive capability on the perimeter and his motor. He does a whole lot of nice issues and was my favourite prospect within the class. The problem is the match: The Pistons desperately want taking pictures, and Holland’s shot shouldn’t be the place it must be to assist there. Grade: B
6. Charlotte Hornets: PF Tidjane Salaun, France
Salaun is eighteen years outdated, has a terrific construct, a excessive motor and taking pictures potential on high of it, particularly on a Charlotte crew that wants a 4 man greater than anything. It is opposite to lots of people’s takes, however he has terrific potential together with his bodily instruments. Grade: B+
7. Portland Path Blazers: C Donovan Clingan, Connecticut
It is a best-case situation for Portland. There was actual speak that he might go No. 1. There have been groups attempting to commerce up for him. However the Blazers all the time needed him, and he fell to them at 7. He is a defensive monster together with his measurement, rebounding and shot-blocking, however we do not speak sufficient concerning the offensive potential together with his slip passes and talent to place it on the ground. And I consider that taking pictures could possibly be across the nook. Grade: A
8. Minnesota Timberwolves (through Spurs and Raptors): PG Rob Dillingham, Kentucky
It is a actually high-risk, high-reward decide for Minnesota, which traded for the decide in the course of the draft from the Spurs. Dillingham is a dynamic offensive expertise however comes with questions, significantly about his measurement and protection. He was rated within the backside 1% for many of the season as a defender — till he fell to the 0% by the top of it. The issues he can do with a basketball can’t be taught, however he must get his physique to an NBA degree. But it surely’s price noting that he makes a whole lot of sense as a secondary creator subsequent to Anthony Edwards, one of many true rising stars of the league. Grade: B
9. Memphis Grizzlies: C Zach Edey, Purdue
It is a decide the place magnificence is within the eye of the beholder. No one cares what Edey did in faculty when it comes to Edey’s adorned trophy case. However they do care about your price of enchancment — and Edey improved each single yr. He is large, so massive that it could really harm him on protection as a result of he shall be attacked on ball screens. However he is large, he is a employee and he is bettering each single day. And he suits: Edey is the very best screener within the draft, and Ja Morant loves operating a pick-and-roll. Grade: B
10. Utah Jazz: SF Cody Williams, Colorado
Williams is among the extra notable high-risk/high-reward prospects on this draft. He missed a while throughout his one faculty season however confirmed a flexible talent set as a giant, fluid wing who can shoot. Older brother Jalen Williams is a rising star for the Thunder, and the Jazz hope Cody can produce at the same degree. However he hasn’t turned the potential into manufacturing in the way in which his brother has. If he does, this can be a nice decide. Grade: B
11. Chicago Bulls: PF Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite
He’s a participant with a variety of outcomes, however there was a excessive likelihood that he can be off the board earlier than this due to his measurement and talent. He has playmaking capability off the dribble at 6-9, and he can do a whole lot of issues throughout the courtroom. The taking pictures is a piece in progress, as a senior yr of highschool scorching streak does not replicate his in any other case lesser numbers. If he locks in on protection at a degree we have not seen earlier than, he has the talent set to be good on that finish together with his wingspan. Grade: B+
12. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (through Rockets): PG Nikola Matter, Serbia
I had this in my mock drafts as a result of the match makes a lot sense. Matter is coming off a knee damage that would price him his rookie season. However he had a breakout season earlier than that damage and emerged as a top-five prospect. He is a superb passer who will get the ball into the paint, and he goes to a younger crew that may afford to be affected person due to the Thunder’s depth. Grade: A-
13. Sacramento Kings: SG Devin Carter, Windfall
It is a straight A. Carter was one in all my three favourite prospects on this class relative to expectations. He is an elite competitor going to a crew the place he will help instantly. You do not wager towards elite opponents. He stepped up big-time when Bryce Hopkins went down. He has an NBA pedigree, and he is able to go. Grade: A
14. Washington Wizards (through Blazers, Warriors): PG Carlton Carrington, Pittsburgh
“Bub” had some large followers within the draft course of after a really productive freshman season noticed him flip himself right into a one-and-done unexpectedly. He is a late-blooming guard who grew 8 inches since starting highschool. Even the Pittsburgh workers was shocked how good he was due to his excessive IQ. He must develop that physique now to make it work on the NBA degree, however that is the participant they needed in buying and selling again and now they get him. Grade: B
15. Miami Warmth: C Kel’el Ware, Indiana
Ware is probably the most polarizing prospect on this class. There are a whole lot of these guys, however he is probably the most excessive. He is been that manner since highschool. He has each single instrument within the e book: measurement, pace, arms, contact out to the perimeter. However he is stated out loud he is unsure how a lot he loves basketball. There have been questions on motor, physicality, and so forth. However going to the Warmth and Warmth tradition shall be nice for him — until he cannot slot in. Grade: B-
16. Philadelphia 76ers: SG Jared McCain, Duke
If Dalton Knecht weren’t on the board, I would bump this up a grade. However I really like what McCain brings as a shooter and scorer and persona. Defensively, he and Tyrese Maxey will not be best as two smaller guards who give attention to offense. However there’s quite a bit to love, and including taking pictures round Joel Embiid is sensible. And his aggressive spirit is price betting on. Grade: B+
17. Los Angeles Lakers: SG Dalton Knecht, Tennessee
That is an absolute no-brainer, somebody whom I might have taken within the high seven. Massive time scorer, massive time shot-maker. He isn’t only a shooter, however he can run off screens and be a major domino and unlock playbooks. For JJ Redick, a shooter himself, I just like the coach-player match as a result of Redick will know the way to use him. Grade: A+
18. Orlando Magic: SF Tristan da Silva, Colorado
He is a plug-and-play wing who has good measurement and makes photographs and good choices. If he bulks up his measurement, he can play small-ball 4 however now’s a 3. He does a whole lot of issues nicely together with serving to with creation and 3-pointers. Grade: B
19. Toronto Raptors (through Pacers): SG Ja’Kobe Walter, Baylor
It is barely redundant with them taking Gradey Dick final yr as a result of Walter’s upside comes as a shooter — although he didn’t shoot in addition to hoped this previous season as a freshman. It is a crew that has traditionally prioritized size and athleticism, however Walter does not match that description. Grade: B
20. Cleveland Cavaliers: SG Jaylon Tyson, California
When you noticed him this yr at Cal, you are going to be enthusiastic about this decide. When you noticed him the yr earlier than at Texas Tech, not a lot. He actually took benefit of a necessity for ball dominance at Cal and made it work for him. He is a giant facilitating guard, however the query is whether or not he will be an off-ball shooter when he does not get the ball as usually. Grade: B-
21. New Orleans Pelicans (through Bucks): C Yves Missi, Baylor
New Orleans has a younger asset at each place besides heart, and this solves that. Missi has the identical potential as Dereck Energetic to be an early achiever as a result of he is a pure rim protector and defensive presence. He ought to have been off the board when it comes to his upside, however now he goes to a extremely good match. Grade: A-
22. Denver Nuggets (through Suns): C Da’Ron Holmes, Dayton
The Nuggets traded up right here for a flexible massive man who actually suits nicely. Holmes wager on himself, returned to high school, developed his taking pictures vary and constructed himself right into a first-round decide. The taking pictures was an actual distinction maker and places him in a spot to assist Denver, which had actually favored him by the method however knew it could not wait till 28. Grade: B-
23. Milwaukee Bucks (through Pelicans): SG AJ Johnson, NBL Austraila
It is a stretch although Johnson is a possible first-round expertise. In Milwaukee, they want gamers who can are available in and play proper now. Johnson was a five-star recruit who determined to go abroad as an alternative of Texas. He is a big-time expertise who’s easy however a methods away. Grade: C+
24. Washington Wizards (through Knicks): SG Kyshawn George, Miami
The Wizards traded up for George, who was born and raised in Europe earlier than taking part in a season for the Hurricanes. This exhibits that their plan is obvious: They’re taking upside performs with all three of their picks. George has high-upside outcomes due to the issues he’s able to doing, however there’s an issue: He is by no means produced. George averaged 7 factors per recreation final season. The Wizards have time to present him a shot, however he’ll must make a giant leap. Grade: C+
25. New York Knicks: SF Pacome Dadiet, France
Massive wing with a giant moon-ball shot and a mushy, pure contact. It is a long-term play. If he does come over, he’ll be a G Leaguer, however he greater than seemingly will keep in Europe after taking part in in Germany final season. Grade: C+
26. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (through Knicks): SF Dillon Jones, Weber State
That is basic OKC. They take a flier on a man who has versatility and potential with low danger by buying and selling into this place. He suits their profile of a paint-touch man who can do a whole lot of issues. If he can determine protection and shoot nicely, there’s some actual potential right here. Grade: B
27. Minnesota Timberwolves: SF Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois
He was among the best gamers in faculty basketball final yr however might want to adapt to a giant change in function in any case his freedom. However the offensive burst he brings to the desk is actual, and he’s an NBA participant proper now. The shot might want to maintain up, however the expertise is there and so is the polish. Grade: B+
28. Phoenix Suns (through Denver Nuggets): PF Ryan Dunn, Virginia
Among the best defensive gamers in faculty basketball, he’s an explosive athlete who did not get to indicate it a lot due to Virginia’s tempo. He is additionally a terrific cutter who can present it with the Suns’ spacing. If he can get to the purpose the place defenses have to indicate him even just a little respect as a shooter, he shall be a long-term NBA participant. However he is not there in any respect as a shooter but. Grade: B
29. Utah Jazz (through Thunder): PG Isaiah Collier, USC
His passing is his greatest asset, and when he performs to that talent, he is acquired probably the most upside. He’s a giant energy guard who can get downhill and see the sector. The primary problem is turnovers, that are regular. Secondly, he did not defend final yr although he has the bodily presents. However the largest one is the taking pictures. If he pulls that up, he’ll be robust. Grade: B
30. Boston Celtics: SF Baylor Scheierman, Creighton
I’m a believer in Scheierman and this can be a nice match. It looks like it might need been between him and Duke heart Kyle Filipowski. When you’ve got a major domino like Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown, Scheierman will be capable to play off them and create for them. Plus he can shoot and rebound. Grade: A-
2024 NBA Draft grades, Spherical 2
by Kyle Boone
31. Toronto Raptors (through Pistons): PF Jonathan Mogbo, San Francisco
It is a massive dart throw at No. 31. Mogbo started his profession on the junior faculty degree earlier than bouncing to Missouri State and at last to San Francisco. He had a terrific pre-draft course of and profiles as a giant ahead who rebounds at a excessive degree and exhibits nice passing abilities for his place. Grade: B
32. Utah Jazz (through Wizards): C Kyle Filipowski, Duke
That is glorious worth at this level within the draft. Filipowski is a former five-star who was an All-American at Duke and ranked as a top-20 participant on my board. To get a 7-footer together with his versatility previous the 20s, a lot much less in Spherical 2, is sort of the shock. Grade: A+
33. Milwaukee Bucks (through Path Blazers): C Tyler Smith, G League Ignite
Smith is a former five-star recruit who acquitted himself nicely this previous season shining on a deep G League Ignite crew. He is a stretch massive who can persistently knock down 3s with a easy, repeatable lefty stroke, although he brings questions defensively and will not be an NBA-ready contributor at this juncture. The compounding problem right here is the Bucks already made a decide that will not assist them a lot subsequent season in first-rounder A.J. Johnson. Grade: C+
34. New York Knicks (through Path Blazers): PG Tyler Kolek, Marquette
New York traded for this decide from Portland and snatched among the best values of the early second spherical in Kolek. He led faculty basketball in assists final season for Marquette and brings with him elite passing imaginative and prescient and dynamism as a disruptive downhill driver. He could possibly be a helpful backup instantly in New York, although some well being questions lingered. Grade: A
35. Indiana Pacers (through Spurs): SF Johnny Furphy, Kansas
Furphy not solely falling out of the top-20, however then out of the primary spherical solely, was the largest shock slip to me Wednesday. This presents glorious worth for the Pacers, who traded for him, giving them a younger, developmental prospect who has measurement and shot-making versatility. Grade: A
36. San Antonio Spurs (through Pacers): PG Juan Nunez, Spain
Nunez is who I had the Spurs deciding on in Spherical 2 and it is who the Spurs traded down for and chosen. He is a artful Spanish level guard with good passing imaginative and prescient and artistic handles who might play nicely off a extra defensive-minded guard in Stephon Fort, who San Antonio picked at No. 4. Grade: A
37. Detroit Pistons (through Timberwolves): PF Bobi Klintman, Sweden
Minnesota traded this decide to Detroit and chosen Klintman, representing a giant swing and, extra importantly, a degree of self-awareness. After deciding on Ron Holland in Spherical 1 so as to add to its secure of shaky shooters, Klintman has a dependable shot and a giant body able to taking part in on the wing as a job participant. Grade: B
38. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (through Knicks): PG Ajay Mitchell, UC Santa Barbara
Mitchell was some of the productive gamers in faculty basketball final season. I just like the wager on expertise right here as somebody who can drive downhill, create, and shoot it from anyplace on the ground, although this can be a dozen or so picks sooner than I would have been comfy taking him. Grade: B-
39. Memphis Grizzlies (through Nets): SF Jaylen Wells, Washington State
Wells is an attention-grabbing gamble at this level within the draft after starting his profession at Division II Sonoma State and ending it within the Pac-12 with Washington State. He shot nicely from 3-point vary with Wazzu and has a super body to probably match as a 3-and-D wing, which might make him a sneaky worth add for the Grizzlies. Grade: B
40. Phoenix Suns (through Knicks): C Oso Ighodaro, Marquette
Phoenix acquired this decide through the Knicks and chosen Ighodaro, giving them a springy lob risk and all-around ahead who presents versatility on protection and as a passer. He has room to develop his recreation on offense as a shooter and solely took two 3s in 4 faculty seasons, however what he does, he does nicely. Grade: B
41. Philadelphia 76ers (through Bulls): C Adem Bona, UCLA
Philly has been attempting for years to search out viable frontcourt assist subsequent to Joel Embiid, and it might need stumbled into one thing right here. Bona’s a high-flier with relentless power as a giant who brings a 7-4 wingspan and will be impactful across the rim on each ends. Grade: A-
42. Charlotte Hornets (through Rockets): PG KJ Simpson, Colorado
Simpson had an incredible pre-draft course of, standing out on the NBA Mix by flashing his burst and electrical energy to breeze by defenders with the ball in his arms. He is a speedy combo guard who has made strides as a shooter and passer, although due to his smaller body and questions on his protection it might be robust for him to change into an everyday contributor. Grade: C
43. Atlanta Hawks (through Warmth): SF Nikola Djurisic, Serbia
Atlanta acquired this decide and Djurisic from Miami on draft day in one more sign that the Hawks could also be effective leaning right into a rebuild round No. 1 total decide Zaccharie Risacher. The Serbian wing has nice measurement and is a artful scorer for his place. At 20 years outdated, he’s a worthwhile developmental undertaking for the Hawks. Grade: A
44. Miami Warmth (through Rockets): SG Pelle Larsson, Arizona
Miami traded down one spot from 43 to 44 to pick out Larson right here. He is a dynamic wing who can play each on and off the ball coming off a profession yr with Arizona the place he shot 42.6% from 3 and had a career-high in assists. Grade: B+
45. Toronto Raptors (through Kings): PG Jamal Shead, Houston
Toronto will get a discount at No. 45 with among the best faculty gamers of the previous few years slipping to them in Spherical 2. Shead’s a defensive hound on the level of assault who’s a smidge undersized for the purpose guard spot however brings dynamism as a defensive disruptor and playmaker that would assist earn him a job as a backup. Grade: A
46. Los Angeles Clippers (through Pacers): SG Cam Christie, Minnesota
Christie could have entered the draft a yr sooner than I might have suggested however has large upside. He has nice taking pictures capability and positional measurement and would possibly’ve performed his manner into the primary spherical dialogue in 2025 had he returned to high school. I had a first-round grade on him this yr. Grade: A+
47. New Orleans Pelicans (through Magic): SG Antonio Reeves, Kentucky
Orlando traded this decide to New Orleans to pick out Reeves, who at Kentucky grew into the crew’s main scorer and a dependable flamethrower from 3-point vary. Reeves will flip 24 as a rookie and is usually a taking pictures specialist who does not add a lot in the way in which of playmaking, but when he can proceed his sharpshooting within the NBA like he did in faculty, the Pels might need one thing. Grade: B+
48. San Antonio Spurs (through Lakers): SF Harrison Ingram, North Carolina
San Antonio will get Ingram a dozen spots decrease than the place I had him ranked – and in a state of affairs the place he ought to thrive. Ingram is a glue man who provides toughness, rebounding and taking pictures to the ahead spot and may give the Spurs roster flexibility round Victor Wembanyama. Grade: A
49. Indiana Pacers (through Cavaliers): PG Tristen Newton, Connecticut
Newton started his profession at East Carolina earlier than changing into a staple on every of UConn’s most up-to-date title winners. He led the Huskies and their 37-win crew final yr in scoring and assists and has the passing imaginative and prescient and measurement to, in time, develop right into a backup level guard. Grade: B
50. Indiana Pacers (through Pelicans): PF Enrique Freeman, Akron
Indiana was the crew I had mocked to pick out Freeman. He is a giant ahead who dominated at Akron within the latter half of his profession together with his measurement and rebounding capability. He tied the Division I document with 31 double-doubles final season and led the nation in rebounding in 2021-22. The draw back is he is not a terrific shooter and turns the ball over too usually. Grade: C+
51. Dallas Mavericks (through Knicks): PF Melvin Ajinça, France
Sure, sure, one other Frenchman off the board. Ajinça had a productive season within the LNB Professional A this previous yr and brings good measurement and defensive versatility to the desk. He wants to enhance his offense and change into extra constant as a shooter to stay within the NBA. Grade: C-
52. Golden State Warriors: C Quinten Publish, Boston School
GSW provides measurement and taking pictures with a stretch massive in Publish. He is a 7-footer who shot 39% from 3 for his profession however could battle to defend in house with gradual foot pace. If requested solely to rebound, defend within the paint and infrequently step out for nook 3s, he might become some kind of contributor. Grade: C+
53. Memphis Grizzlies (through Pistons): SG Cam Spencer, Connecticut
Spencer completed because the second-leading scorer on a 37-win UConn crew that received the nationwide title. He is a shot-maker who rated as among the best bounce shooters in faculty final season and has versatility to be a risk each off the catch and pulling up off the bounce. For a Memphis crew that values confirmed faculty producers, he makes a whole lot of sense. Grade: B
54. Boston Celtics (through Mavericks): PF Anton Watson, Gonzaga
Brad Stevens will get the good thing about the doubt on draft picks for at the least another yr after guiding Boston to the title, however the collection of Watson at No. 54 is a bit perplexing. He wasn’t a top-100 prospect on the CBS Sports activities Massive Board and profiles as an undersized ahead who spent 5 seasons at Gonzaga. Grade: C-
55. Los Angeles Lakers (through Clippers): SG Bronny James, USC
As anticipated, the Lakers unite LeBron James together with his eldest son, Bronny, pairing the 2 in purple and gold. Bronny struggled final season with USC after struggling sudden cardiac arrest final summer time and starting the season recovering from the incident. He is a toolsy defender with a excessive IQ who performs exhausting and sensible, although, and in time I believe we’ll discover that this developmental decide was extra than simply ceremonial to make “The King” blissful. Grade: B
56. New York Knicks (through Suns): SF Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas
What a worth for the Knicks within the third-to-last decide of the draft. McCullar was a top-40 prospect on my board and could possibly be a rotation participant early in New York. He is a flexible wing who performs with relentlessness on the glass and on protection and has made important strides as a shooter. Grade: A
57. Toronto Raptors (through Grizzlies): C Ulrich Chomche, Cameroon
Toronto trades for decide No. 57 and selects Chomche, the primary product of NBA Academy Africa to be drafted. Chomche caught the eyes of evaluators on the Mix earlier this yr and has steadily risen in latest weeks. A 6-foot-10 massive with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, he is developmentally uncooked as a participant however has actual upside given his instruments and athleticism. Grade: C+
58. New York Knicks (through Mavericks): C Ariel Hukporti, Germany
New York makes use of the final decide of the draft in deciding on German heart Ariel Hukporti. Hukporti had a productive season as a rebounder within the NBL and confirmed flashes as a rim-runner and lob risk. He brings power and athleticism to the middle spot. Grade: B
