NBA Draft 2020: What best-case scenarios would be for all 30 franchises

NBA Draft 2020: Best-case scenarios for all 30 franchises

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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CHAPEL HILL, NC – FEBRUARY 25: Cole Anthony #2 of the University of North Carolina (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images) /

Philadelphia 76ers – Draft Cole Anthony or Nico Mannion

There are four players with large contracts (Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Al Horford, and Tobias Harris) and a bunch of role players on smaller deals that forms a relatively weak bench overall. At No. 21, the 76ers have to find a perimeter player with a great scoring ability and who can lead the second-unit while Simmons is on the bench. They also would have to be able to play off the ball to help with spacing when on the floor with Simmons.

Both Anthony and Mannion are former five-star college recruits who have seen their respective stocks fallen in recent months, so it wouldn’t be a shock if either is around for Philly. But this would be a great opportunity for the franchise to land the player they thought they had in Fultz and add something to this win-now roster.

Phoenix Suns – Hope either Vassell or Okoro falls to No. 10

The Sun’s great bubble performance turned out to be a double-edged sword, as their lottery odds fell to where they ultimately landed at No. 10. But the bubble did show where they can most improve at, most notably on the defensive end at the wing position. With Devin Booker leading the way, scoring isn’t an issue but finding a great perimeter defender could really help them move up the Western ladder.

If neither Okoro nor Vassell are available by 10 (legit possibility), Phoenix would be a great trading partner for teams looking to move up to land a big. If the team wants one themselves, Vernon Carey Jr. could be a great center to allow Deandre Ayton to play more at power forward.

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