2024 NBA Mock Draft: Projecting second round selections after first night
The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft has now concluded, with 30 players realizing their dream of hearing their name called by commissioner Adam Silver. For the first time in league history, the gap between the first round and second round will last until the next day.
Thursday’s festivities will focus on finding the best fit for several high-level prospects still on the board, as well as the future of Bronny James. Trades could also ramp up, as teams look to position themselves to land the player they value most on the board and fill out the roster leading into free agency.
After seeing how day one played, here is a look at how the remaining 28 picks could play out.
UPDATE: Picks and order now reflect multiple pre-second-round trades made throughout the day.
Picks 31-58
31. Toronto Raptors: Johnny Furphy, Kansas
32. Utah Jazz: Adem Bona, UCLA
33. Milwaukee Bucks: Kyle Filipowski, Duke
34. Portland Trail Blazers: Cam Christie, Minnesota
35. San Antonio Spurs: Juan Nunez, Spain
36. Indiana Pacers: Tyler Kolek, Marquette
37. Detroit Pistons: Tyler Smith, G-League
38. New York Knicks: Cam Spencer, UConn
39. Memphis Grizzlies: Kevin McCullar, Kansas
40. Portland Trail Blazers: Justin Edwards, Kentucky
41. Philadelphia 76ers: Jalen Bridges, Baylor
42. Charlotte Hornets: Harrison Ingram, North Carolina
43. Miami Heat: Jamal Shead, Houston
44. Atlanta Hawks: Jonathan Mogbo, San Francisco
45. Toronto Raptors: Bobi Klintman, Sweden
46. Los Angeles Clippers: Ajay Mitchell, UCSB
47. Orlando Magic: Oso Ighodaro, Marquette
48. San Antonio Spurs: Keshad Johnson, Arizona
49. Indiana Pacers: Pelle Larsson, Arizona
50. Indiana Pacers: Trey Alexander, Creighton
51. New York Knicks: Melvin Ajinca, France
52. Oklahoma City Thunder: Nikola Djurisic, Serbia
53. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jaylen Wells, Washington State
54. Boston Celtics: PJ Hall, Clemson
55. Los Angeles Lakers: Bronny James, USC
56. Phoenix Suns: KJ Simpson, Colorado
57. Memphis Grizzlies: Enrique Freeman, Akron
58. Dallas Mavericks: Tristen Newton, UConn
Even after the picks end on Thursday, more undrafted players will be welcomed to July’s NBA Summer League circuit to fight for a spot on training camp rosters, two-way deals or show off in front of overseas teams looking to bring in young talent.
The journey is just beginning for all the players in the 2024 NBA Draft class, and each player will take a unique path to their final destination.