NBA Draft 2019: Plenty of lottery shakeups in latest mock draft
By Brian Rauf
10) Atlanta Hawks (via Dallas Mavericks) – Bol Bol, C, Oregon
Bol was on pace to be a top-five pick before a foot injury ended his season but I don’t think he’ll last past the Hawks. Atlanta is trying to rebuild their team with shooters and it’s not everyday a 7-3 big man who is a good three-point shooter comes around. Oh, he was one of the nation’s best shot-blockers before the injury, too.
9) Detroit Pistons – Romeo Langford, SG, Indiana
Langford (and the entire Indiana team) has disappointed over the past month but NBA teams still like his upside as a slasher and finisher. There are no great options here for Detroit, so I think they’ll go with the guy who has the highest floor.
8) Washington Wizards – Jaxson Hayes, C, Texas
Washington needs to figure out what they’re doing with the John Wall-Bradley Beal situation, but they also desperately need to find a long-term big man. Hayes could be that guy. A springy, athletic 7-footer, scouts are in love with his shot-blocking abilities and his upside as a lob-catching big.
7) Memphis Grizzlies – Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech
It’s clear that Memphis is hitting the reset button with their willingness to trade Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, yet that doesn’t mean they’re going to lose their identity. Culver would fit right in given his defensive prowess while giving Memphis the versatile wing scorer they’ve been looking for.
6) Orlando Magic – Darius Garland, PG, Vanderbilt
It feels like Orlando has been looking for a starting-caliber point guard forever and appear locked in on either Morant or Garland. With Morant off the board, the Magic will gladly go with Garland, who is a better shooter than Morant.