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2017 NBA Draft: Live analysis and tracking rumors, picks, trades for the NBA Draft

By Lukas Harkins

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the podium and stage before the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the podium and stage before the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures on the court against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 92-91, and tied the series at 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures on the court against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 92-91, and tied the series at 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Wizards

Record in 2016-17: 49-33 (4th in the Eastern Conference)

Draft picks: No selections made

Jonathan Givony Projections: Devin Robinson (#52)

Lukas Harkins Projections: Edmond Sumner (#52)

Draft Outlook: John Wall and Bradley Beal make up a stellar backcourt, and Otto Porter fits in extremely nicely on the wing. Yet, with Porter as a free agent likely to receive a massive contract, they will need to find a way to either retain him or find a suitable replacement. In addition, John Wall needs to have a better backup point guard, as the team struggles when he hits the bench, as was evident during the playoffs. The Wizards have one late-second round pick in waiting, and if they can use that on a wing or point guard, then the Wizards should be able to get them solid playing time right away and a chance to prove themselves as NBA players.

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Thank you for following along and hopefully your favorite team comes out of the NBA Draft better than they were when they entered. This is a night filled with excitement for everyone. For fans, they get to see the future of the NBA get decided. For players, they find out their new teammates, new hometowns, and new experiences. For front offices, it is up to them to decide where their franchise is heading in the future.

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