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

By Tristan Freeman

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)
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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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – NOVEMBER 08: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – NOVEMBER 08: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Utah Jazz – Draft Tyrese Maxey at 23

The stellar play of Donovan Mitchell in the bubble was impressive without a doubt, but the Jazz needing him to score 35+ a game to win a series is also an indication of a lack of other scoring options. Between the questions about Mike Conley’s fit in the offense and Jordan Clarkson’s future free agency, adding a guard who can make plays on their own is a must.

A great option for Utah would be Maxey, who was an All-SEC player despite being the third guard in the hierarchy for Kentucky Basketball. He can score in bunches and can create his own shot. His three-point shooting is Maxey’s lone weakness but between the Jazz already being top-10 in that department and still really needing his offense creation, that’s not something the franchise should sweat over.

Washington Wizards – Draft Aaron Nesmith and trade Bradley Beal if possible

Despite recently signing a three-year extension, I’m still not convinced that he’ll be there long-term. In fact, it only makes him more appealing in a trade, since whoever gets him will have him for years. The Wizards aren’t in a position to compete and it’s long time to split up him and John Wall. They can use the extra picks to build around Rui Hachimura and Thomas Davis.

Assuming Davis Bertans is gone as a free agent, Washington needs to find a star scoring on the wings. A great fit could be Nesmith, who averaged 23.0 ppg in 14 games at Vanderbilt before a season-ending injury. He was making a whopping 52% of his three-point attempts (8.2 per game) and at 6’6 and 220 pounds, has the size to be an effective wing in the league.

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And even if Beal is sticking around, the wing position is still a need for the Wizards at No. 9. Assuming Vassell and Okoro aren’t gone, Nesmith would be a great option. It won’t help their defense much but based on the current roster, Washington will simply have to outscore opponents to get back in the playoff mix.

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