It turns out there was something to the fast-moving betting lines, as there was plenty of drama to start the 2022 NBA Draft.
After a sudden shakeup at the top, what will it mean for the Knicks? Will they trade up or will they stay at No. 11 and go with someone like a high-upside AJ Griffin?
What you need to know:
29. Houston Rockets -- Tyty Washington (G, Kentucky)
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28. Golden State Warriors -- Patrick Baldwin (G/F, Milwaukee)
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Baldwin's stock took a major hit due to his play at Milwaukee last season, but he was a consensus five-star recruit, and dealt with an ankle injury last season. Still, this is a risky pick late in the first round for the champs, as Baldwin doesn't have much athleticism and struggled to perform at a mid-major when he did play last season.
27. Miami Heat -- Nikola Jovic (F, Mega Basket)
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The Heat will hope that Jovic turns out to be as good a pick at 27 as his countryman, Nikola Jokic, was at 41 in 2014. He looks like a solid ball-handler and passer, though at 31.5 percent from 3, he needs to get a bit more from his shot, and he could be a liability on defense.
26. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Rockets) -- Wendell Moore (G, Duke)
By Ethan Sears25. San Antonio Spurs -- Blake Wesley (G, Notre Dame)
By Ethan Sears24. Milwaukee Bucks -- MarJon Beauchamp (G/F, G-League Ignite)
By Ethan Sears23. Memphis Grizzlies (from 76ers) -- David Roddy (F, Colorado State)
By Ethan Sears
Trading up for Roddy late in the first round could end up looking like a reach, but the 21-year-old is coming off a massive season for Colorado State in which he led the Rams to the NCAA Tournament. He can handle the ball from the wing and score off the dribble. Still, he's undersized, missing some athleticism and it's a little unclear what position he'll play at the next level.
22. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Grizzlies) -- Walker Kessler (C, Auburn)
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The Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, Kessler should be a high-level rim protector at the next level, with a 7-foot-1 height and massive wingspan. His lack of mobility, as well as his lack of shooting ability, is an issue, but Kessler should be a solid NBA center nonetheless.
21. Denver Nuggets -- Christian Braun (G/F, Kansas)
By Ethan Sears20. San Antonio Spurs -- Malaki Branham (G/F, Ohio State)
By Ethan Sears
This doesn't really feel like a Spurs-y pick, but Branham can certainly score. He's aggressive with the ball in his hands and can shoot off ball-screens, ending the season as a key cog for Ohio State. The defense needs work, though, and he isn't the most athletic player in this draft by any means.
19. Memphis Grizzlies (from Timberwolves) -- Jake LaRavia (F, Wake Forest)
By Ethan Sears
LaRavia played his first two years of college ball at Indiana State before transferring to Wake Forest last season. He's a solid shooter who can handle the ball and play a strong all-around game. The questions around him are related mostly to athleticism, which isn't quite there, and the lack of 3-point attempts, which open his shooting up to question marks.









