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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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SYRACUSE, NY – FEBRUARY 20: Elijah Hughes #33 of the Syracuse Orange (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY – FEBRUARY 20: Elijah Hughes #33 of the Syracuse Orange (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Clippers – Find some size late in the draft

With the Knicks having their 1st round pick from the Marcus Morris trade, the Clippers have just No. 54 to work with. After the disastrous 3-1 collapse to the Nuggets, the franchise has plans to add both bigs and a scoring playmaker to the roster. A trade is the best way to deal with the ladder, while there should be plenty of frontcourt options late in the draft.

Some likely available targets include Tyrique Jones (Xavier), Steven Enoch (Louisville), and Rayshaun Hammonds (Georgia), all who were good college big men whose lack of athleticism is the reasons why they aren’t first-round picks. The Clippers don’t need a starter but any depth that can provide good minutes off the bench is all they can ask for.

Los Angeles Lakers – Land a great shooting guard

Led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers are back in the finals. As good as James is and assuming Davis signs a long-term deal, this franchise will remain in title contention for a while. But if they can succeed with their No. 29 or 30 pick, that can help extend their window. It’s hard to tell what their biggest need is with so many players’ contracts set to expire.

However, a clear weakness on this roster is the lack of three-point shooting. The best players at it are Danny Green and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, players who at times have mightily struggled. Some intriguing scoring options at the shooting guard position include JUCO guard Jay Scrubb, Syracuse’s Elijah Hughes, and even Kira Lewis Jr. from Alabama, a point guard that can score and shoot at a high level.

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