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 general 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 general choose, however that is what you are getting on this class. The higher plan of action would have been to commerce down, however that choice 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 the perfect prospect on this draft as a result of he is an exceptionally cellular 7-footer who can play on the perimeter. However the fear is his lack of physicality. He’ll must placed on 20-plus kilos of muscle to do what he desires on the ground. And I additionally do not absolutely belief the taking pictures from 3, which can be a key talent 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 probably the most environment friendly freshmen within the nation. Now he goes to the Rockets, a workforce 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 taking pictures. At worst, he is a rare function participant, however you’d hope for a better ceiling at third general. I fear concerning the excessive taking pictures 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 flawed about him earlier than. Grade: B
4. San Antonio Spurs: SG Stephon Citadel, Connecticut
Citadel was an excellent multi-positional defender for the nationwide champion Huskies and flashed offensive abilities as a creator. I’ve questions concerning the slot in San Antonio. He is 6-6, and whereas some imagine he may very well be some extent guard, he performed the three at UConn and was higher off on the weak aspect slashing. The taking pictures is the true situation, and the Spurs want taking pictures round Wembanyama. He is ultra-versatile, but when he isn’t 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 yr however had an up-and-down season with the Ignite. His expertise is clear due to his defensive capability on the perimeter and his motor. He does numerous nice issues and was my favourite prospect within the class. The problem is the match: The Pistons desperately want taking pictures, 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 previous, has a terrific construct, a excessive motor and taking pictures potential on prime of it, particularly on a Charlotte workforce that wants a 4 man greater than the rest. 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
This can be a best-case situation for Portland. There was actual speak that he might go No. 1. There have been groups attempting to commerce up for him. However the Blazers all the time 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 concerning the offensive potential along with his slip passes and talent to place it on the ground. And I imagine that taking pictures may very well be across the nook. Grade: A
8. Minnesota Timberwolves (by way of Spurs and Raptors): PG Rob Dillingham, Kentucky
This can be a actually high-risk, high-reward choose for Minnesota, which traded for the choose throughout the draft from the Spurs. Dillingham is a dynamic offensive expertise however comes with questions, significantly about his measurement and protection. He was rated within the backside 1% for many 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 numerous 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
This can be a choose the place magnificence is within the eye of the beholder. No person cares what Edey did in school by way of Edey’s adorned trophy case. However they do care about your price of enchancment — and Edey improved each single yr. He is large, so huge that it may truly damage him on protection as a result of he can be attacked on ball screens. However he is large, he is a employee and he is bettering each single day. And he suits: Edey is the perfect screener within the draft, and Ja Morant loves operating a pick-and-roll. Grade: B
10. Utah Jazz: SF Cody Williams, Colorado
Williams is without doubt 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 talent 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 an identical stage. However he hasn’t turned the potential into manufacturing in the way in which his brother has. If he does, this can be 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 likelihood that he could be off the board earlier than this due to his measurement and talent. He has playmaking capability off the dribble at 6-9, and he can do numerous issues throughout the court docket. The taking pictures is a piece in progress, as a senior yr of highschool scorching streak does not replicate his in any other case lesser numbers. If he locks in on protection at a stage we have not seen earlier than, he has the talent set to be good on that finish along with his wingspan. Grade: B+
12. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (by way of Rockets): PG Nikola Subject, Serbia
I had this in my mock drafts as a result of the match makes a lot sense. Subject is coming off a knee damage that would price him his rookie season. However he had a breakout season earlier than that damage and emerged as a top-five prospect. He is a good passer who will get the ball into the paint, and he goes to a younger workforce that may afford to be affected person due to the Thunder’s depth. Grade: A-
13. Sacramento Kings: SG Devin Carter, Windfall
This can be 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 workforce the place he might help straight away. You do not wager in opposition to 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 workers was shocked 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 numerous these guys, however he is probably the most excessive. He is been that method since highschool. He has each single instrument within the ebook: measurement, velocity, arms, contact out to the perimeter. However he is mentioned 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 can 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 might not be ultimate as two smaller guards who concentrate on offense. However there’s quite a bit to love, and including taking pictures round Joel Embiid is sensible. 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’d have taken within the prime seven. Large time scorer, huge time shot-maker. He isn’t only a shooter, however he can run off screens and be a main domino and unlock playbooks. For JJ Redick, a shooter himself, I just like the coach-player match as a result of Redick will know how you can 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 choices. If he bulks up his measurement, he can play small-ball 4 however now’s a 3. He does numerous 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 yr as a result of Walter’s upside comes as a shooter — despite the fact that he didn’t shoot in addition to hoped this previous season as a freshman. This can be a workforce that has traditionally prioritized size and athleticism, however Walter does not match that description. Grade: B
20. Cleveland Cavaliers: SG Jaylon Tyson, California
In the event you noticed him this yr at Cal, you are going to be enthusiastic about this choose. In the event you noticed him the yr 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 might 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 Vigorous 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 huge man who actually suits effectively. Holmes wager on himself, returned to highschool, developed his taking pictures vary and constructed himself right into a first-round choose. The taking pictures was an actual distinction maker and places him in a spot to assist Denver, which had actually appreciated him by the method however knew it could not wait till 28. Grade: B-
23. Milwaukee Bucks (by way of Pelicans): SG AJ Johnson, NBL Austraila
This can be a stretch despite the fact that Johnson is a possible first-round expertise. In Milwaukee, they want gamers who can are available and play proper now. Johnson was a five-star recruit who determined to go abroad as a substitute 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 taking part in a season for the Hurricanes. This exhibits that their plan is obvious: 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 offer him a shot, however he will need to make a giant leap. Grade: C+
25. New York Knicks: SF Pacome Dadiet, France
Large wing with a giant moon-ball shot and a delicate, pure contact. This can be a long-term play. If he does come over, he’ll be a G Leaguer, however he greater than probably will keep in Europe after taking part in 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 numerous 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 yr 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
Among the finest defensive gamers in school basketball, he’s an explosive athlete who did not get to point out it a lot due to Virginia’s tempo. He is additionally an excellent cutter who can present it with the Suns’ spacing. If he can get to the purpose the place defenses have to point out him even somewhat respect as a shooter, he can be a long-term NBA participant. However he isn’t 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 greatest asset, and when he performs to that talent, he is obtained probably the most upside. He’s a giant energy guard who can get downhill and see the sphere. The primary situation is turnovers, that are regular. Secondly, he did not defend final yr despite the fact that he has the bodily items. However the greatest one is the taking pictures. If he pulls that up, he’ll be robust. Grade: B
30. Boston Celtics: SF Baylor Scheierman, Creighton
I’m a believer in Scheierman and this can be a nice match. It looks like it may need been between him and Duke middle Kyle Filipowski. When you have got a main domino like Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown, Scheierman will be capable of 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
This can be a huge dart throw at No. 31. Mogbo started his profession on the junior school stage earlier than bouncing to Missouri State and eventually to San Francisco. He had an excellent pre-draft course of and profiles as a giant ahead who rebounds at a excessive stage and exhibits nice passing abilities 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 workforce. He is a stretch huge who can constantly knock down 3s with a easy, repeatable lefty stroke, although he brings questions defensively and might not be an NBA-ready contributor at this juncture. The compounding situation 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 worthwhile backup straight away 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 totally, was the most important 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 Citadel, 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 steady of shaky shooters, Klintman has a dependable shot and a giant body able to taking part in on the wing as a job participant. Grade: B
38. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (by way of Knicks): PG Ajay Mitchell, UC Santa Barbara
Mitchell was probably the most productive gamers in school basketball final season. I just like the wager on expertise right here as somebody who can drive downhill, create, and shoot it from wherever on the ground, although this can be 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 attention-grabbing 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 risk 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 attempting for years to search out viable frontcourt help subsequent to Joel Embiid, and it may need stumbled into one thing right here. Bona’s a high-flier with relentless power as a giant who brings a 7-4 wingspan and might 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 turn out to be a daily 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 fantastic leaning right into a rebuild round No. 1 general choose Zaccharie Risacher. The Serbian wing has nice measurement and is a artful scorer for his place. At 20 years previous, he’s a worthwhile developmental venture 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 Larson right here. He is a dynamic wing who can play each on and off the ball coming off a profession yr 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 cut price at No. 45 with top-of-the-line school gamers of the previous few 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 would assist earn him a job as a backup. Grade: A
46. Los Angeles Clippers (by way of Pacers): SG Cam Christie, Minnesota
Christie could have entered the draft a yr sooner than I’d have suggested however has enormous upside. He has nice taking pictures capability and positional measurement and may’ve performed his method into the primary spherical dialogue in 2025 had he returned to highschool. I had a first-round grade on him this yr. Grade: A+
47. New Orleans Pelicans (by way of Magic): SG Antonio Reeves, Kentucky
Orlando traded this choose to New Orleans to pick Reeves, who at Kentucky grew into the workforce’s main scorer and a dependable flamethrower from 3-point vary. Reeves will flip 24 as a rookie and is generally a taking pictures specialist who does not add a lot in the way in which of playmaking, but when he can proceed his sharpshooting within the NBA like he did in school, the Pels may 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 state of affairs the place he ought to thrive. Ingram is a glue man who provides toughness, rebounding and taking pictures 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 workforce final yr 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 workforce I had mocked to pick Freeman. He is a giant ahead who dominated at Akron within the latter half of his profession along with his measurement and rebounding capability. 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 isn’t an excellent 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 yr and brings good measurement and defensive versatility to the desk. He wants to enhance his offense and turn out to be extra constant as a shooter to stay within the NBA. Grade: C-
52. Golden State Warriors: C Quinten Put up, Boston Faculty
GSW provides measurement and taking pictures with a stretch huge in Put up. He is a 7-footer who shot 39% from 3 for his profession however could battle to defend in area with gradual foot velocity. If requested solely to rebound, defend within the paint and sometimes step out for nook 3s, he might grow to be 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 workforce 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 risk each off the catch and pulling up off the bounce. For a Memphis workforce that values confirmed school producers, he makes numerous sense. Grade: B
54. Boston Celtics (by way of Mavericks): PF Anton Watson, Gonzaga
Brad Stevens will get the good thing about the doubt on draft picks for not less than another yr after guiding Boston to the title, however the collection of Watson at No. 54 is a bit perplexing. He wasn’t a top-100 prospect on the CBS Sports activities Large 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 season and starting the season recovering from the incident. He is a toolsy defender with a excessive IQ who performs exhausting and good, although, and in time I feel we’ll discover that this developmental choose was extra than simply ceremonial to make “The King” joyful. 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 important 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 yr and has steadily risen in current weeks. A 6-foot-10 huge 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 risk. He brings power and athleticism to the middle spot. Grade: B