The primary two-day NBA Draft in historical past is within the books. After Wednesday night time’s Spherical 1 gave us some surprises, some trades and some Lakers buzz, Thursday night time’s Spherical 2 promised much more of all of these issues.
It did not precisely promise Bronny James. However the son of the best energetic participant was certainly chosen, at No. 55 total by his father’s Lakers. Kyle Filipowski, Kevin McCullar Jr., Jamal Shead and Johnny Furphy have been another notable names chosen on Day Two.
We’re right here to information you thru all 58 picks with grades from CBS Sports activities NBA Draft analysts Adam Finkelstein (in Spherical 1) and Kyle Boone (Spherical 2).
2024 NBA Draft grades, Spherical 1
by Adam Finkelstein
1. Atlanta Hawks: SF Zaccharie Risacher, France
It is stable however unspectacular, however that is what you anticipate on this draft. Risacher is a 3-and-D prototype, which you’d hope for extra from a No. 1 total choose, however that is what you are getting on this class. The higher plan of action would have been to commerce down, however that possibility did not appear to current itself to the Hawks. Grade: B
2. Washington Wizards: C Alex Sarr, France
That is what Sarr needed. He needed to be with the Wizards, and the Wizards needed him. Many thought he was one of the best prospect on this draft as a result of he is an exceptionally cell 7-footer who can play on the perimeter. However the fear is his lack of physicality. He will must placed on 20-plus kilos of muscle to do what he desires on the ground. And I additionally do not totally belief the capturing from 3, which shall be a key ability for him to hit on. Grade: B+
3. Houston Rockets (by way of Nets): PG Reed Sheppard, Kentucky
Sheppard exceeded all expectations at Kentucky and have become one of the crucial environment friendly freshmen within the nation. Now he goes to the Rockets, a group that was seen as having curiosity in a number of gamers however chooses so as to add to their younger backcourt with much-needed marksman capturing. At worst, he is a unprecedented function participant, however you’d hope for the next ceiling at third total. I fear in regards to the excessive capturing being an outlier since he wasn’t pretty much as good in highschool, and I fear about his measurement on protection. … However I have been mistaken about him earlier than. Grade: B
4. San Antonio Spurs: SG Stephon Fort, Connecticut
Fort was an impressive multi-positional defender for the nationwide champion Huskies and flashed offensive expertise as a creator. I’ve questions in regards to the slot in San Antonio. He is 6-6, and whereas some consider he may very well be a degree guard, he performed the three at UConn and was higher off on the weak aspect slashing. The capturing is the true difficulty, and the Spurs want capturing round Wembanyama. He is ultra-versatile, but when he is not a shooter, does it work? Grade: B-
5. Detroit Pistons: SF Ron Holland, G League Ignite
Holland was the No. 1 recruit within the nation final 12 months however had an up-and-down season with the Ignite. His expertise is apparent due to his defensive skill on the perimeter and his motor. He does a whole lot of nice issues and was my favourite prospect within the class. The difficulty is the match: The Pistons desperately want capturing, and Holland’s shot just isn’t the place it must be to assist there. Grade: B
6. Charlotte Hornets: PF Tidjane Salaun, France
Salaun is eighteen years outdated, has a terrific construct, a excessive motor and capturing potential on prime of it, particularly on a Charlotte group that wants a 4 man greater than anything. It is opposite to lots of people’s takes, however he has terrific potential along with his bodily instruments. Grade: B+
7. Portland Path Blazers: C Donovan Clingan, Connecticut
It is a best-case situation for Portland. There was actual speak that he might go No. 1. There have been groups making an attempt to commerce up for him. However the Blazers at all times needed him, and he fell to them at 7. He is a defensive monster along with his measurement, rebounding and shot-blocking, however we do not speak sufficient in regards to the offensive potential along with his slip passes and skill to place it on the ground. And I consider that capturing may very well be across the nook. Grade: A
8. Minnesota Timberwolves (by way of Spurs and Raptors): PG Rob Dillingham, Kentucky
It is a actually high-risk, high-reward choose for Minnesota, which traded for the choose through the draft from the Spurs. Dillingham is a dynamic offensive expertise however comes with questions, notably about his measurement and protection. He was rated within the backside 1% for a lot of the season as a defender — till he fell to the 0% by the top of it. The issues he can do with a basketball can’t be taught, however he must get his physique to an NBA stage. Nevertheless it’s price noting that he makes a whole lot of sense as a secondary creator subsequent to Anthony Edwards, one of many true rising stars of the league. Grade: B
9. Memphis Grizzlies: C Zach Edey, Purdue
It is a choose the place magnificence is within the eye of the beholder. No one cares what Edey did in school by way of Edey’s embellished trophy case. However they do care about your price of enchancment — and Edey improved each single 12 months. He is large, so large that it could actually really damage him on protection as a result of he shall be attacked on ball screens. However he is large, he is a employee and he is enhancing each single day. And he suits: Edey is one of the best screener within the draft, and Ja Morant loves operating a pick-and-roll. Grade: B
10. Utah Jazz: SF Cody Williams, Colorado
Williams is likely one of the extra notable high-risk/high-reward prospects on this draft. He missed a while throughout his one school season however confirmed a flexible ability set as a giant, fluid wing who can shoot. Older brother Jalen Williams is a rising star for the Thunder, and the Jazz hope Cody can produce at the same stage. However he hasn’t turned the potential into manufacturing in the best way his brother has. If he does, it is a nice choose. Grade: B
11. Chicago Bulls: PF Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite
He’s a participant with a variety of outcomes, however there was a excessive chance that he can be off the board earlier than this due to his measurement and ability. He has playmaking skill off the dribble at 6-9, and he can do a whole lot of issues throughout the courtroom. The capturing is a piece in progress, as a senior 12 months of highschool sizzling streak does not mirror his in any other case lesser numbers. If he locks in on protection at a stage we’ve not seen earlier than, he has the ability set to be good on that finish along with his wingspan. Grade: B+
12. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (by way of Rockets): PG Nikola Matter, Serbia
I had this in my mock drafts as a result of the match makes a lot sense. Matter is coming off a knee harm that might value him his rookie season. However he had a breakout season earlier than that harm and emerged as a top-five prospect. He is a superb passer who will get the ball into the paint, and he goes to a younger group that may afford to be affected person due to the Thunder’s depth. Grade: A-
13. Sacramento Kings: SG Devin Carter, Windfall
It is a straight A. Carter was certainly one of my three favourite prospects on this class relative to expectations. He is an elite competitor going to a group the place he will help immediately. You do not guess towards elite opponents. He stepped up big-time when Bryce Hopkins went down. He has an NBA pedigree, and he is able to go. Grade: A
14. Washington Wizards (by way of Blazers, Warriors): PG Carlton Carrington, Pittsburgh
“Bub” had some enormous followers within the draft course of after a really productive freshman season noticed him flip himself right into a one-and-done unexpectedly. He is a late-blooming guard who grew 8 inches since starting highschool. Even the Pittsburgh employees was stunned how good he was due to his excessive IQ. He must develop that physique now to make it work on the NBA stage, however that is the participant they needed in buying and selling again and now they get him. Grade: B
15. Miami Warmth: C Kel’el Ware, Indiana
Ware is probably the most polarizing prospect on this class. There are a whole lot of these guys, however he is probably the most excessive. He is been that manner since highschool. He has each single device within the e book: measurement, velocity, arms, contact out to the perimeter. However he is stated out loud he is unsure how a lot he loves basketball. There have been questions on motor, physicality, and so on. However going to the Warmth and Warmth tradition shall be nice for him — except he cannot slot in. Grade: B-
16. Philadelphia 76ers: SG Jared McCain, Duke
If Dalton Knecht weren’t on the board, I would bump this up a grade. However I really like what McCain brings as a shooter and scorer and character. Defensively, he and Tyrese Maxey will not be superb as two smaller guards who concentrate on offense. However there’s quite a bit to love, and including capturing round Joel Embiid is smart. And his aggressive spirit is price betting on. Grade: B+
17. Los Angeles Lakers: SG Dalton Knecht, Tennessee
That is an absolute no-brainer, somebody whom I might have taken within the prime seven. Massive time scorer, large time shot-maker. He isn’t only a shooter, however he can run off screens and be a major domino and unlock playbooks. For JJ Redick, a shooter himself, I just like the coach-player match as a result of Redick will know methods to use him. Grade: A+
18. Orlando Magic: SF Tristan da Silva, Colorado
He is a plug-and-play wing who has good measurement and makes pictures and good selections. If he bulks up his measurement, he can play small-ball 4 however now could be a 3. He does a whole lot of issues effectively together with serving to with creation and 3-pointers. Grade: B
19. Toronto Raptors (by way of Pacers): SG Ja’Kobe Walter, Baylor
It is barely redundant with them taking Gradey Dick final 12 months as a result of Walter’s upside comes as a shooter — though he didn’t shoot in addition to hoped this previous season as a freshman. It is a group that has traditionally prioritized size and athleticism, however Walter does not match that description. Grade: B
20. Cleveland Cavaliers: SG Jaylon Tyson, California
If you happen to noticed him this 12 months at Cal, you are going to be enthusiastic about this choose. If you happen to noticed him the 12 months earlier than at Texas Tech, not a lot. He actually took benefit of a necessity for ball dominance at Cal and made it work for him. He is a giant facilitating guard, however the query is whether or not he could be an off-ball shooter when he does not get the ball as typically. Grade: B-
21. New Orleans Pelicans (by way of Bucks): C Yves Missi, Baylor
New Orleans has a younger asset at each place besides middle, and this solves that. Missi has the identical potential as Dereck Full of life to be an early achiever as a result of he is a pure rim protector and defensive presence. He ought to have been off the board by way of his upside, however now he goes to a extremely good match. Grade: A-
22. Denver Nuggets (by way of Suns): C Da’Ron Holmes, Dayton
The Nuggets traded up right here for a flexible large man who actually suits effectively. Holmes guess on himself, returned to highschool, developed his capturing vary and constructed himself right into a first-round choose. The capturing was an actual distinction maker and places him in a spot to assist Denver, which had actually favored him by means of the method however knew it could not wait till 28. Grade: B-
23. Milwaukee Bucks (by way of Pelicans): SG AJ Johnson, NBL Austraila
It is a stretch though Johnson is a possible first-round expertise. In Milwaukee, they want gamers who can are available in and play proper now. Johnson was a five-star recruit who determined to go abroad as an alternative of Texas. He is a big-time expertise who’s easy however a methods away. Grade: C+
24. Washington Wizards (by way of Knicks): SG Kyshawn George, Miami
The Wizards traded up for George, who was born and raised in Europe earlier than enjoying a season for the Hurricanes. This exhibits that their plan is evident: They’re taking upside performs with all three of their picks. George has high-upside outcomes due to the issues he’s able to doing, however there’s an issue: He is by no means produced. George averaged 7 factors per recreation final season. The Wizards have time to present him a shot, however he’ll must make a giant leap. Grade: C+
25. New York Knicks: SF Pacome Dadiet, France
Massive wing with a giant moon-ball shot and a comfortable, pure contact. It is a long-term play. If he does come over, he’ll be a G Leaguer, however he greater than possible will keep in Europe after enjoying in Germany final season. Grade: C+
26. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (by way of Knicks): SF Dillon Jones, Weber State
That is basic OKC. They take a flier on a man who has versatility and potential with low threat by buying and selling into this place. He suits their profile of a paint-touch man who can do a whole lot of issues. If he can work out protection and shoot effectively, there’s some actual potential right here. Grade: B
27. Minnesota Timberwolves: SF Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois
He was top-of-the-line gamers in school basketball final 12 months however might want to adapt to a giant change in function in spite of everything his freedom. However the offensive burst he brings to the desk is actual, and he’s an NBA participant proper now. The shot might want to maintain up, however the expertise is there and so is the polish. Grade: B+
28. Phoenix Suns (by way of Denver Nuggets): PF Ryan Dunn, Virginia
Probably the greatest defensive gamers in school basketball, he’s an explosive athlete who did not get to indicate it a lot due to Virginia’s tempo. He is additionally an ideal cutter who can present it with the Suns’ spacing. If he can get to the purpose the place defenses have to indicate him even just a little respect as a shooter, he shall be a long-term NBA participant. However he is not there in any respect as a shooter but. Grade: B
29. Utah Jazz (by way of Thunder): PG Isaiah Collier, USC
His passing is his finest asset, and when he performs to that ability, he is bought probably the most upside. He’s a giant energy guard who can get downhill and see the sector. The primary difficulty is turnovers, that are regular. Secondly, he did not defend final 12 months though he has the bodily items. However the greatest one is the capturing. If he pulls that up, he’ll be sturdy. Grade: B
30. Boston Celtics: SF Baylor Scheierman, Creighton
I’m a believer in Scheierman and it is a nice match. It looks as if it might need been between him and Duke middle Kyle Filipowski. When you could have a major domino like Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown, Scheierman will be capable to play off them and create for them. Plus he can shoot and rebound. Grade: A-
2024 NBA Draft grades, Spherical 2
by Kyle Boone
31. Toronto Raptors (by way of Pistons): PF Jonathan Mogbo, San Francisco
It is a large dart throw at No. 31. Mogbo started his profession on the junior school stage earlier than bouncing to Missouri State and at last to San Francisco. He had an ideal pre-draft course of and profiles as a giant ahead who rebounds at a excessive stage and exhibits nice passing expertise for his place. Grade: B
32. Utah Jazz (by way of Wizards): C Kyle Filipowski, Duke
That is glorious worth at this level within the draft. Filipowski is a former five-star who was an All-American at Duke and ranked as a top-20 participant on my board. To get a 7-footer along with his versatility previous the 20s, a lot much less in Spherical 2, is sort of the shock. Grade: A+
33. Milwaukee Bucks (by way of Path Blazers): C Tyler Smith, G League Ignite
Smith is a former five-star recruit who acquitted himself effectively this previous season shining on a deep G League Ignite group. He is a stretch large who can constantly knock down 3s with a easy, repeatable lefty stroke, although he brings questions defensively and will not be an NBA-ready contributor at this juncture. The compounding difficulty right here is the Bucks already made a choose that will not assist them a lot subsequent season in first-rounder A.J. Johnson. Grade: C+
34. New York Knicks (by way of Path Blazers): PG Tyler Kolek, Marquette
New York traded for this choose from Portland and snatched top-of-the-line values of the early second spherical in Kolek. He led school basketball in assists final season for Marquette and brings with him elite passing imaginative and prescient and dynamism as a disruptive downhill driver. He may very well be a precious backup immediately in New York, although some well being questions lingered. Grade: A
35. Indiana Pacers (by way of Spurs): SF Johnny Furphy, Kansas
Furphy not solely falling out of the top-20, however then out of the primary spherical solely, was the largest shock slip to me Wednesday. This presents glorious worth for the Pacers, who traded for him, giving them a younger, developmental prospect who has measurement and shot-making versatility. Grade: A
36. San Antonio Spurs (by way of Pacers): PG Juan Nunez, Spain
Nunez is who I had the Spurs deciding on in Spherical 2 and it is who the Spurs traded down for and chosen. He is a artful Spanish level guard with good passing imaginative and prescient and inventive handles who might play effectively off a extra defensive-minded guard in Stephon Fort, who San Antonio picked at No. 4. Grade: A
37. Detroit Pistons (by way of Timberwolves): PF Bobi Klintman, Sweden
Minnesota traded this choose to Detroit and chosen Klintman, representing a giant swing and, extra importantly, a stage of self-awareness. After deciding on Ron Holland in Spherical 1 so as to add to its secure of shaky shooters, Klintman has a dependable shot and a giant body able to enjoying on the wing as a task participant. Grade: B
38. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (by way of Knicks): PG Ajay Mitchell, UC Santa Barbara
Mitchell was one of the crucial productive gamers in school basketball final season. I just like the guess on expertise right here as somebody who can drive downhill, create, and shoot it from wherever on the ground, although it is a dozen or so picks sooner than I would have been comfy taking him. Grade: B-
39. Memphis Grizzlies (by way of Nets): SF Jaylen Wells, Washington State
Wells is an fascinating gamble at this level within the draft after starting his profession at Division II Sonoma State and ending it within the Pac-12 with Washington State. He shot effectively from 3-point vary with Wazzu and has a super body to doubtlessly match as a 3-and-D wing, which might make him a sneaky worth add for the Grizzlies. Grade: B
40. Phoenix Suns (by way of Knicks): C Oso Ighodaro, Marquette
Phoenix acquired this choose by way of the Knicks and chosen Ighodaro, giving them a springy lob menace and all-around ahead who presents versatility on protection and as a passer. He has room to develop his recreation on offense as a shooter and solely took two 3s in 4 school seasons, however what he does, he does effectively. Grade: B
41. Philadelphia 76ers (by way of Bulls): C Adem Bona, UCLA
Philly has been making an attempt for years to search out viable frontcourt assist subsequent to Joel Embiid, and it might need stumbled into one thing right here. Bona’s a high-flier with relentless vitality as a giant who brings a 7-4 wingspan and could be impactful across the rim on each ends. Grade: A-
42. Charlotte Hornets (by way of Rockets): PG KJ Simpson, Colorado
Simpson had an amazing pre-draft course of, standing out on the NBA Mix by flashing his burst and electrical energy to breeze by defenders with the ball in his arms. He is a speedy combo guard who has made strides as a shooter and passer, although due to his smaller body and questions on his protection it might be robust for him to grow to be an everyday contributor. Grade: C
43. Atlanta Hawks (by way of Warmth): SF Nikola Djurisic, Serbia
Atlanta acquired this choose and Djurisic from Miami on draft day in yet one more sign that the Hawks could also be wonderful leaning right into a rebuild round No. 2 total choose Alex Sarr. The Serbian wing has nice measurement and is a artful scorer for his place. At 20 years outdated, he’s a worthwhile developmental undertaking for the Hawks. Grade: A
44. Miami Warmth (by way of Rockets): SG Pelle Larsson, Arizona
Miami traded down one spot from 43 to 44 to pick out Larson right here. He is a dynamic wing who can play each on and off the ball coming off a profession 12 months with Arizona the place he shot 42.6% from 3 and had a career-high in assists. Grade: B+
45. Toronto Raptors (by way of Kings): PG Jamal Shead, Houston
Toronto will get a discount at No. 45 with top-of-the-line school gamers of the previous couple of years slipping to them in Spherical 2. Shead’s a defensive hound on the level of assault who’s a smidge undersized for the purpose guard spot however brings dynamism as a defensive disruptor and playmaker that might assist earn him a task as a backup. Grade: A
46. Los Angeles Clippers (by way of Pacers): SG Cam Christie, Minnesota
Christie might have entered the draft a 12 months sooner than I might have suggested however has enormous upside. He has nice capturing skill and positional measurement and would possibly’ve performed his manner into the primary spherical dialogue in 2025 had he returned to highschool. I had a first-round grade on him this 12 months. Grade: A+
47. New Orleans Pelicans (by way of Magic): SG Antonio Reeves, Kentucky
Orlando traded this choose to New Orleans to pick out Reeves, who at Kentucky grew into the group’s main scorer and a dependable flamethrower from 3-point vary. Reeves will flip 24 as a rookie and is usually a capturing specialist who does not add a lot in the best way of playmaking, but when he can proceed his sharpshooting within the NBA like he did in school, the Pels might need one thing. Grade: B+
48. San Antonio Spurs (by way of Lakers): SF Harrison Ingram, North Carolina
San Antonio will get Ingram a dozen spots decrease than the place I had him ranked – and in a scenario the place he ought to thrive. Ingram is a glue man who provides toughness, rebounding and capturing to the ahead spot and may give the Spurs roster flexibility round Victor Wembanyama. Grade: A
49. Indiana Pacers (by way of Cavaliers): PG Tristen Newton, Connecticut
Newton started his profession at East Carolina earlier than changing into a staple on every of UConn’s most up-to-date title winners. He led the Huskies and their 37-win group final 12 months in scoring and assists and has the passing imaginative and prescient and measurement to, in time, develop right into a backup level guard. Grade: B
50. Indiana Pacers (by way of Pelicans): PF Enrique Freeman, Akron
Indiana was the group I had mocked to pick out Freeman. He is a giant ahead who dominated at Akron within the latter half of his profession along with his measurement and rebounding skill. He tied the Division I file with 31 double-doubles final season and led the nation in rebounding in 2021-22. The draw back is he is not an ideal shooter and turns the ball over too typically. Grade: C+
51. Dallas Mavericks (by way of Knicks): PF Melvin Ajinça, France
Sure, sure, one other Frenchman off the board. Ajinça had a productive season within the LNB Professional A this previous 12 months and brings good measurement and defensive versatility to the desk. He wants to enhance his offense and grow to be extra constant as a shooter to stay within the NBA. Grade: C-
52. Golden State Warriors: C Quinten Publish, Boston School
GSW provides measurement and capturing with a stretch large in Publish. He is a 7-footer who shot 39% from 3 for his profession however might battle to defend in area with sluggish foot velocity. If requested solely to rebound, defend within the paint and infrequently step out for nook 3s, he might become some kind of contributor. Grade: C+
53. Memphis Grizzlies (by way of Pistons): SG Cam Spencer, Connecticut
Spencer completed because the second-leading scorer on a 37-win UConn group that gained the nationwide title. He is a shot-maker who rated as top-of-the-line soar shooters in school final season and has versatility to be a menace each off the catch and pulling up off the bounce. For a Memphis group that values confirmed school producers, he makes a whole lot of sense. Grade: B
54. Boston Celtics (by way of Mavericks): PF Anton Watson, Gonzaga
Brad Stevens will get the advantage of the doubt on draft picks for not less than yet another 12 months after guiding Boston to the title, however the choice of Watson at No. 54 is a bit perplexing. He wasn’t a top-100 prospect on the CBS Sports activities Massive Board and profiles as an undersized ahead who spent 5 seasons at Gonzaga. Grade: C-
55. Los Angeles Lakers (by way of Clippers): SG Bronny James, USC
As anticipated, the Lakers unite LeBron James along with his eldest son, Bronny, pairing the 2 in purple and gold. Bronny struggled final season with USC after struggling sudden cardiac arrest final summer time and starting the season recovering from the incident. He is a toolsy defender with a excessive IQ who performs laborious and good, although, and in time I believe we’ll discover that this developmental choose was extra than simply ceremonial to make “The King” blissful. Grade: B
56. New York Knicks (by way of Suns): SF Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas
What a price for the Knicks within the third-to-last choose of the draft. McCullar was a top-40 prospect on my board and may very well be a rotation participant early in New York. He is a flexible wing who performs with relentlessness on the glass and on protection and has made vital strides as a shooter. Grade: A
57. Toronto Raptors (by way of Grizzlies): C Ulrich Chomche, Cameroon
Toronto trades for choose No. 57 and selects Chomche, the primary product of NBA Academy Africa to be drafted. Chomche caught the eyes of evaluators on the Mix earlier this 12 months and has steadily risen in latest weeks. A 6-foot-10 large with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, he is developmentally uncooked as a participant however has actual upside given his instruments and athleticism. Grade: C+
58. New York Knicks (by way of Mavericks): C Ariel Hukporti, Germany
New York makes use of the final choose of the draft in deciding on German middle Ariel Hukporti. Hukporti had a productive season as a rebounder within the NBL and confirmed flashes as a rim-runner and lob menace. He brings vitality and athleticism to the middle spot. Grade: B