NBA Draft 2024: Results, grades, picks for Round 1 as Zaccharie Risacher goes No. 1 overall to Atlanta

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• Lakers select Bronny James with 55th pick in NBA Draft

  LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. is taking his talents to … Los Angeles, as many expected.

  James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was drafted by his father’s Lakers with the 55th overall pick pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, after going unselected in the first round.

  The 6-foot-3 guard out of the University of Southern California has been a major talking point in this draft. While a lot of the hype may come from his last name, his game has steadily developed over the years to prepare him for this moment.

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 1:35 AM GMT+3

  Undrafted center PJ Hall signs with the Denver Nuggets

  In the first bit of post-draft action, Clemson center PJ Hall, who went undrafted, has signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Hall was a potential second-rounder, but Denver did not have a pick in the second round.

  Undrafted Clemson big man PJ Hall has agreed to a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, per his agent Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports. Hall had significant second-round interest, but chose Denver, which didn’t have a second, as his best situation.

  — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2024

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 1:29 AM GMT+3

  Dallas Mavericks select Ariel Hukporti with 58th and final pick of NBA Draft

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 66

  • School: Germany

  • Height: 6′ 11″

  • Weight: 246

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 1:23 AM GMT+3

  With the No. 57 pick, the Grizzlies selected Ulrich Chomche and are trading him to Toronto

  Chomche will be a draft-and-stash player with how much development he needs. He has turnover tendencies when getting the ball off the block and will need to get a little more physical in the paint.

  

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 1:16 AM GMT+3

  Knicks take Kevin McCullar with No. 56 pick

  The Kansas guard was unable to participate in any of the combine drills or pre-draft workouts because of a knee injury. He already underwent surgery and told reporters at the combine that there is no structural damage. McCullar was one of the best scoring guards in college basketball and, when fully healthy, can contribute right away.

  

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 1:07 AM GMT+3

  Boston Celtics select Anton Watson with No. 54 pick

  • Draft Grade: B

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 72

  • School: Gonzaga

  • Height: 6′ 8″

  • Weight: 228

  The 23-year-old out of Gonzaga was a productive role player at 6-foot-8 over the course of four years. His physicality in the post picked up this past season and he averaged 14.5 points and 7.1 rebounds.

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 1:02 AM GMT+3

  The Pistons selected Cam Spencer at No. 53, and are trading him to the Grizzlies

  • Draft Grade: B-

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 59

  • School: Connecticut

  • Height: 6′ 4″

  • Weight: 205

  Spencer wasn’t great at the combine and got a little lost during the 5-on-5 scrimmages, but his body of work at UConn speaks for itself. He is an ultra competitor who can eventually be that glue guy on a team or bring some age and experience from a winning culture to a second unit.

  

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:59 AM GMT+3

  Golden State Warriors select Quinten Post for Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 52

  • Draft Grade: A

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 61

  • School: Boston Coll.

  • Height: 7′ 0″

  • Weight: 235

  The Thunder decided to add some size next to Chet Holmgren with the 7-foot center originally from the Netherlands who played four years at Boston College. He runs the floor well and is a great addition playing with or as a backup to Holmgren.

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:56 AM GMT+3

  Knicks take Melvin Ajinca at No. 51, and will ship him to the Mavericks

  • Draft Grade: B

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 55

  • School: France

  • Height: 6′ 8″

  • Weight: 218

  Ajinca is a draft-and-stash player out of France but showed promising upside during the LNP Pro A playoffs last month, averaging 11.5 points per game.

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:51 AM GMT+3

  Indiana Pacers select Enrique Freeman with 50th overall pick

  • Draft Grade: B

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 40

  • School: Akron

  • Height: 6′ 7″

  • Weight: 206

  

  One of the best stories in college basketball, Freeman went from being a walk-on at Akron to a starter. He was one of the best players at the Portsmouth Invitational, was invited to the G League combine and then got called up for the NBA Draft Combine. His strength when he has the ball in the lane, and also how well he moves off the ball, cutting, flashing and slipping screens, makes him an intriguing pick for the Pacers.

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  Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:50 AM GMT+3

  Dever sends veteran guard Reggie Jackson to Charlotte

  The Denver Nuggets are trading veteran guard Reggie Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nuggets are also sending three unprotected second-round picks to the Hornets, per Wojnarowski, but it is not currently clear what Denver is receiving in return.

  Denver is trading Reggie Jackson to Charlotte with three unprotected second-round picks, source tells ESPN.

  — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2024

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:47 AM GMT+3

  Pacers take Tristen Newton with No. 49 overall pick

  • Draft Grade: B+

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 65

  • School: Connecticut

  • Height: 6′ 5″

  • Weight: 195

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  Newton is a winner and went through hot shooting streaks at UConn this year. He was the best guard on the court during the NCAA championship game against Purdue, and even though he’s a little undersized, he makes up for it with his shot creation off the bounce and moves that keeps the defense guessing.

  

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:40 AM GMT+3

  San Antonio Spurs select Harrison Ingram at No. 48

  • Draft Grade: A-

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 46

  • School: N. Carolina

  • Height: 6′ 7″

  • Weight: 225

  Ingram was the glue guy for North Carolina during his junior season and showed significant improvement from his first two seasons at Stanford. He can step out and knock down 3s or play inside during small-ball lineups. The Spurs adding Ingram to the rebuild is huge for some supplementary size alongside Victor Wembanyama or an option on the wing.

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:37 AM GMT+3

  With the No. 47 overall pick, the Orlando Magic selected Antonio Reeves out of Kentucky

  • Draft Grade: A

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 63

  • School: Kentucky

  • Height: 6′ 6″

  • Weight: 195

  Reeves is a bucket-getter and was the leader on a Kentucky team that was loaded with a ton of young talent. He’s clutch in high-pressure situations (averaging 45% from 3-point range) and even though he’s 23, Reeves has found ways to improve and add to his game every year.

  

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  Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:36 AM GMT+3

  Orlando Magic sending No. 47 to New Orleans

  The Orlando Magic are trading pick No. 47 to the New Orleans Pelicans, per multiple reports. In return, the Magic are receiving two future pick swaps — 2030 and 2031 — per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Pelicans took Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves with the pick.

  The Magic are trading No. 47 to New Orleans for two future pick swaps (2030 and 2031), per source.

  — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2024

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:31 AM GMT+3

  LA Clippers select Cameron Christie with 46th pick

  • Draft Grade: B+

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 34

  • School: Minnesota

  • Height: 6′ 6″

  • Weight: 190

  Christie was receiving late first-round buzz during the pre-draft process but he fell to the second round due to his inconsistency during the season and limitations as a playmaker. He shot 39% from 3 and has upside as a perimeter shooter but will need some time to develop.

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:28 AM GMT+3

  Jamal Shead goes No. 45 overall to Sacramento, with a proposed trade on the table to send him to Toronto

  • Draft Grade: A

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 43

  • School: Houston

  • Height: 6′ 1″

  • Weight: 200

  Shead is one of the toughest guards in this draft class and was the floor general for four very successful years at Houston. He can pick up full court on defense and be a menace on ball screens, fighting through everything. At the draft combine, he wasn’t 100% healthy yet, coming back from an ankle injury, but was still the best point guard on the court during 5-on-5 scrimmages. He has all the tools to have a very long NBA career as a primary guard.

  

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:23 AM GMT+3

  Houston Rockets select Pelle Larsson at No. 44

  • Draft Grade: B

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 58

  • School: Arizona

  • Height: 6′ 6″

  • Weight: 215

  Larsson is a four-year college player who contributed at a high level offensively, averaging 20.1 points at Arizona. His passing rate isn’t great, dishing out under two assists per game, but his size at 6-foot-6 and shooting potential translates well for the Heat.

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  Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:21 AM GMT+3

  Miami Heat trade No. 43 to Atlanta

  The Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks are flipping the No. 43 and No. 44 picks, per multiple reports. The Heat used No. 43 to select Nikola Djurisic on behalf of the Hawks, and will receive cash from Atlanta in the deal.

• Fri, June 28, 2024 at 12:18 AM GMT+3

  The Miami Heat select Nikola Djurisic with the No. 43 overall pick, and he’s headed to Atlanta

  • Draft Grade: B

  • Pre-Draft Rank: 38

  • School: Belgium

  • Height: 6′ 7″

  • Weight: 209

  Durisic tested the NBA waters last year during the pre-draft process and took the feedback from NBA teams seriously, improving his shot selection and finish around the rim. He’s still a bit turnover prone (3.2 per game) but he finds creative ways to score and has solid size at the guard position at 6-foot-7.