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While there was not a runaway No. 1 pick heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, France was on the marquee for the second consecutive year. After Victor Wembanyama was the prize of the 2023 NBA Draft, four French players — led by No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to Atlanta and followed by Alex Sarr to the Wizards at No. 2 — were selected on the first night of the NBA Draft.
No. 1 & 2 🇫🇷@Zacch_10 x @alexandresarr_ pic.twitter.com/ZUWmspYWr8
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2024
College stars like Kentucky's Reed Sheppard (No. 3, Rockets), UConn's Donovan Clingan (No. 7, Trail Blazers), and Purdue's Zach Edey (No. 9, Memphis) all had their names called early. While there weren't many surprises in Round 1, Tennessee star and SEC Player of the Year Dalton Knecht went 17th overall to the Los Angeles Lakers.
You can check out analysis for all 30 first-round picks here. For the first time, the NBA Draft will be spread over two days, with the second round set for 4 p.m. ET Thursday.
How to watch Round 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft
When: Thursday
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Location: New York
TV: ABC, ESPN
Stream: Fubo, ESPN+
Click here for the full 2024 NBA Draft order and results and stay with Yahoo Sports for full analysis on all 58 picks in this year's NBA Draft.
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Lakers select Bronny James with 55th pick in NBA Draft
LeBron "Bronny" James Jr. is taking his talents to … Los Angeles, as many expected.
James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was drafted by his father's Lakers with the 55th overall pick pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, after going unselected in the first round.
The 6-foot-3 guard out of the University of Southern California has been a major talking point in this draft. While a lot of the hype may come from his last name, his game has steadily developed over the years to prepare him for this moment.
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Undrafted center PJ Hall signs with the Denver Nuggets
In the first bit of post-draft action, Clemson center PJ Hall, who went undrafted, has signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. Hall was a potential second-rounder, but Denver did not have a pick in the second round.
Undrafted Clemson big man PJ Hall has agreed to a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets, per his agent Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports. Hall had significant second-round interest, but chose Denver, which didn’t have a second, as his best situation.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2024
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Dallas Mavericks select Ariel Hukporti with 58th and final pick of NBA Draft
Pre-Draft Rank: 66
School: Germany
Height: 6' 11"
Weight: 246
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With the No. 57 pick, the Grizzlies selected Ulrich Chomche and are trading him to Toronto
Chomche will be a draft-and-stash player with how much development he needs. He has turnover tendencies when getting the ball off the block and will need to get a little more physical in the paint.
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Knicks take Kevin McCullar with No. 56 pick
The Kansas guard was unable to participate in any of the combine drills or pre-draft workouts because of a knee injury. He already underwent surgery and told reporters at the combine that there is no structural damage. McCullar was one of the best scoring guards in college basketball and, when fully healthy, can contribute right away.
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Boston Celtics select Anton Watson with No. 54 pick
Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 72
School: Gonzaga
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 228
The 23-year-old out of Gonzaga was a productive role player at 6-foot-8 over the course of four years. His physicality in the post picked up this past season and he averaged 14.5 points and 7.1 rebounds.
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The Pistons selected Cam Spencer at No. 53, and are trading him to the Grizzlies
Draft Grade: B-
Pre-Draft Rank: 59
School: Connecticut
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 205
Spencer wasn’t great at the combine and got a little lost during the 5-on-5 scrimmages, but his body of work at UConn speaks for itself. He is an ultra competitor who can eventually be that glue guy on a team or bring some age and experience from a winning culture to a second unit.
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Golden State Warriors select Quinten Post for Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 52
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 61
School: Boston Coll.
Height: 7' 0"
Weight: 235
The Thunder decided to add some size next to Chet Holmgren with the 7-foot center originally from the Netherlands who played four years at Boston College. He runs the floor well and is a great addition playing with or as a backup to Holmgren.
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Knicks take Melvin Ajinca at No. 51, and will ship him to the Mavericks
Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 55
School: France
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 218
Ajinca is a draft-and-stash player out of France but showed promising upside during the LNP Pro A playoffs last month, averaging 11.5 points per game.
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Indiana Pacers select Enrique Freeman with 50th overall pick
Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 40
School: Akron
Height: 6' 7"
Weight: 206
One of the best stories in college basketball, Freeman went from being a walk-on at Akron to a starter. He was one of the best players at the Portsmouth Invitational, was invited to the G League combine and then got called up for the NBA Draft Combine. His strength when he has the ball in the lane, and also how well he moves off the ball, cutting, flashing and slipping screens, makes him an intriguing pick for the Pacers.
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Dever sends veteran guard Reggie Jackson to Charlotte
The Denver Nuggets are trading veteran guard Reggie Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nuggets are also sending three unprotected second-round picks to the Hornets, per Wojnarowski, but it is not currently clear what Denver is receiving in return.
Denver is trading Reggie Jackson to Charlotte with three unprotected second-round picks, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2024
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Pacers take Tristen Newton with No. 49 overall pick
Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 65
School: Connecticut
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 195
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Newton is a winner and went through hot shooting streaks at UConn this year. He was the best guard on the court during the NCAA championship game against Purdue, and even though he's a little undersized, he makes up for it with his shot creation off the bounce and moves that keeps the defense guessing.
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San Antonio Spurs select Harrison Ingram at No. 48
Draft Grade: A-
Pre-Draft Rank: 46
School: N. Carolina
Height: 6' 7"
Weight: 225
Ingram was the glue guy for North Carolina during his junior season and showed significant improvement from his first two seasons at Stanford. He can step out and knock down 3s or play inside during small-ball lineups. The Spurs adding Ingram to the rebuild is huge for some supplementary size alongside Victor Wembanyama or an option on the wing.
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With the No. 47 overall pick, the Orlando Magic selected Antonio Reeves out of Kentucky
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 63
School: Kentucky
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 195
Reeves is a bucket-getter and was the leader on a Kentucky team that was loaded with a ton of young talent. He's clutch in high-pressure situations (averaging 45% from 3-point range) and even though he's 23, Reeves has found ways to improve and add to his game every year.
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Orlando Magic sending No. 47 to New Orleans
The Orlando Magic are trading pick No. 47 to the New Orleans Pelicans, per multiple reports. In return, the Magic are receiving two future pick swaps — 2030 and 2031 — per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Pelicans took Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves with the pick.
The Magic are trading No. 47 to New Orleans for two future pick swaps (2030 and 2031), per source.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2024
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LA Clippers select Cameron Christie with 46th pick
Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 34
School: Minnesota
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 190
Christie was receiving late first-round buzz during the pre-draft process but he fell to the second round due to his inconsistency during the season and limitations as a playmaker. He shot 39% from 3 and has upside as a perimeter shooter but will need some time to develop.
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Jamal Shead goes No. 45 overall to Sacramento, with a proposed trade on the table to send him to Toronto
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 43
School: Houston
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 200
Shead is one of the toughest guards in this draft class and was the floor general for four very successful years at Houston. He can pick up full court on defense and be a menace on ball screens, fighting through everything. At the draft combine, he wasn't 100% healthy yet, coming back from an ankle injury, but was still the best point guard on the court during 5-on-5 scrimmages. He has all the tools to have a very long NBA career as a primary guard.
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Houston Rockets select Pelle Larsson at No. 44
Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 58
School: Arizona
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 215
Larsson is a four-year college player who contributed at a high level offensively, averaging 20.1 points at Arizona. His passing rate isn't great, dishing out under two assists per game, but his size at 6-foot-6 and shooting potential translates well for the Heat.
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Miami Heat trade No. 43 to Atlanta
The Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks are flipping the No. 43 and No. 44 picks, per multiple reports. The Heat used No. 43 to select Nikola Djurisic on behalf of the Hawks, and will receive cash from Atlanta in the deal.
Miami gets No. 44 -- one slot back -- and cash from Atlanta, sources said. https://t.co/LObCZ1HsUw
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2024
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The Miami Heat select Nikola Djurisic with the No. 43 overall pick, and he's headed to Atlanta
Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 38
School: Belgium
Height: 6' 7"
Weight: 209
Durisic tested the NBA waters last year during the pre-draft process and took the feedback from NBA teams seriously, improving his shot selection and finish around the rim. He's still a bit turnover prone (3.2 per game) but he finds creative ways to score and has solid size at the guard position at 6-foot-7.
