The Draft Lottery shook up the draft order greatly on Tuesday.

In the second version of this year’s mock draft, I’ve laid out what picks I expect to be called out in the first round.

This is NOT a big board or necessarily who I would select if I were in charge of these teams. This is the series of picks that I believe will be happening in June.

With that being said, enjoy!

2019 NBA Mock Draft: V2.0

New Orleans Pelicans 01. Zion Williamson | Power Forward | Duke

I won’t write much on this one.

It’s no secret at this point that Williamson is regarded as the best prospect in the draft. New Orleans will get an immediate star in Zion and will become the new face of the Pelicans whether or not Anthony Davis gets traded.

Memphis Grizzlies 02. Ja Morant | Point Guard | Murray State

Although they should consider R.J. Barrett here, I expect the Grizzlies to select Morant with the second pick of the draft.

It’s easy to picture the Murray State product in a Grizzlies jersey. He should fit in perfectly running the offense and navigating the pick and roll with Jaren Jackson Jr as a diver. Additionally, JJJ’s perimeter game and ability to open up the paint will help Morant a ton, as Morant has some kinks to work out in his jumper right now and is much better when he’s driving.

New York Knicks 03. R.J. Barrett | Swingman | Duke

Although the Knicks didn’t end up with the top pick, I still consider to them to be winners since the draft drops off so badly after the top three.

Barrett is exactly the type of player New York will fall in love with.

At only 18, he became the first player since Penny Hardaway to average 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists this past season. As if that weren’t impressive enough, he’s the first high-major player to do it EVER.

He’ll be one of the better bucket-getters in the league from the get-go and will be someone to embrace being the alpha dog that this Knicks team has lacked since Carmelo Anthony left to Chicago.

R.J. Has a few things to sort out with his game right now. He wasn’t a good defender at Duke and his jumper needs to get more consistent. But I do believe the defense will come with time, and his mechanics look much better than the numbers suggest.

The key to unlocking his full potential will be finding the right balance between facilitating and his scoring. Tunnel vision was a problem at Duke and got him into trouble because of it, but in games where he focused a little more on moving the ball he looked dominant. You don’t want him to lose that alpha mentality and swagger at this point, but if he can clean up his shot selection a bit and act as more of a playmaker, we’re talking about a guy who could be a top-level scorer and primary playmaker from the wing.

He could legitimately develop into an All-NBA candidate and top-15 player in this league with the right team around him.

Los Angeles Lakers 04. De’Andre Hunter | Combo Forward | Virginia

There’s three guys I expect the Lakers to consider here: Hunter, Jarrett Culver, and Darius Garland.

Garland has some of the biggest potential in the draft. His shooting and ability to navigate ball screens led to him looking dominant in the few games he played this year. He also fits very well in a backcourt with Lonzo Ball, who’s fantastic defense and passing would help cover up Garland’s deficiencies in those areas. Culver wouldn’t be a bad choice either. He’s a great playmaker for a two and can immediately slide in as the Lakers’s secondary ball-handler. He also plays great team defense which would be very welcome in Los Angeles.

But the Lakers are likely going to be running the offense through LeBron next year. They’ll also be very active in chasing a star this summer, whether that’ll end up being Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Kemba Walker, or any other big name on the market. Adding playmakers should come nowhere close to defense and shooting when assessing skills needed from whichever prospect they draft.

Hunter is arguably the best defender in the draft. That combined with his ability to space the floor makes him the biggest need-filler for the Lakers.

He has a legitimate ability to guard 1-4, and the Lakers should immediately be able to assign him to their opponent’s top offensive player, which would severely lessen the impact of LeBron taking it easy defensively. His ability to be impactful without the ball should put him a few pegs above Culver and Garland as well. It’s something that’ll be essential if LeBron and another superstar are taking up the bulk of possession come next year.

Cleveland Cavaliers 05. Cam Reddish | Small Forward | Duke

This pick might be a little worrisome for the Cavaliers.

Yes, Culver might be the better pick here logistically and would help in a lot of areas Sexton struggles in.

Yes, Reddish had an awful year for Duke.

But given the position they’re in, I fully expect Koby Altman to swing for the fences. They have almost no prospects outside of Collin Sexton and a 24-year old Cedi Osman, and likely just realized that they can’t rely on getting a top pick in the draft next year given what just happened in the draft lottery.

Reddish, despite all of his struggles at Duke, is beaming with upside. This is a guy who’s 6’8″ with a 7’1″ wingspan and played guard most of his life before committing to Duke.

I’m sure most people know just how bad the situation was for Reddish at Duke this year, but I’d like to go over it again one more time just to re-contextualize why there should still be hope for him.

He was the first of Duke’s big four freshmen to commit to Duke where he was likely going to be the primary offensive player as a small ball 4, similar to what Jayson Tatum, Jabari Parker, and Brandon Ingram have thrived at under Mike Krzyzewski.

First R.J. Barrett commits which means someone else will be the go-to guy.

Then Zion comes in which is another guy who’s going to be getting a ton of shots up.

Then Tre Jones commits and means he’s no longer running the offense.

Then Coach K commits to having a traditional center next to Zion and throws Marques Bolden into the starting lineup.

All of a sudden Reddish went from a starring role where he would’ve been running the offense, playing as a small-ball four, and being the go-to scorer, to someone who has to sit in the corner and essentially just be a shooter, which was not his game at all. I truly don’t think he gets enough credit for quietly accepting his role and going to work for Duke, despite the fact he didn’t look good on the court.

New coach John Beilein was fantastic at getting the most out of guys in Michigan. If he can somehow turn Cam into the player he was suppose to be coming out of high school, the Cavs could have a future All-Star on their hands. It’s clearly a risky pick, but I think Altman made it clear he was willing to take swings when he took Sexton, a high-risk/high-reward player, over players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Miles Bridges, and Mikal Bridges, who were much safer options but didn’t look like they had the same level of ceiling at the time

Phoenix Suns 06. Brandon Clarke | Power Forward | Gonzaga

This could be seen as a reach at the sixth spot, but new Suns GM James Jones stated that they’re looking for a guy who can raise the floor of his team. He’s also been very open with his wants to add veterans to the roster and the Suns showed no hesitation drafting an older prospect last year in Mikal Bridges.

Clarke’s defense would be an immense help for Phoenix’s putrid defense. Although slightly undersized for a four, his athleticism more than makes up for it and his ability to operate as a weak-side rim protector would help DeAndre Ayton a ton, who’s still developing on that end.

Clarke’s offense is still a work in progress as he relies primarily on paint scoring, but his faceup game has taken strides this year and Ayton is good enough in that regard to lessen the potential disadvantages a bit.

Chicago Bulls 07. Darius Garland | Point Guard | Vanderbilt

Rumours came out that Garland may have received a draft promise after he left the combine Wednesday.

The Suns, Lakers, and Bulls are the only three teams who I could see with that level of interest right now. But there’s no way the Lakers promised him with their front office including the fourth pick as a part of a potential Anthony Davis trade package. He’s also not exactly the safest pick in the draft given that he only played in 5 games this year, which leaves me skeptical about the Suns being the team.

So, enter Chicago. The Bulls have a massive need for a point guard and he’s the best one on the board.

I’m not the biggest fan of his fit on the roster, especially with the Bulls committing to LaVine as a piece of their core and Garland’s need for the ball in his hands, which is one of the major reasons I think Kris Dunn struggled playing with LaVine.

But the Bulls tend to value high-level shooters and they have given promises before (Chandler Hutchinson being given one last year). In filling their biggest positional need with a player whos’ the best at that position on the board and is great in a skill you clearly value so highly, I can definitely see the Bulls taking Garland here.

Atlanta Hawks 08. Jarrett Culver | Shooting Guard | Texas Tech

Culver is likely the best player available at this point and is a great fit for the Hawks. It’s tough to see them not selecting him here if he falls this far. Giving Trae Young someone else who can handle the ball will take a large burden off the Hawks’ point guard. Culver’s all-around offensive ability and solid defense should also make coach Lloyd Pierce happy, and GM Travis Schlenk has clearly showed that he wouldn’t be opposed to adding another wing to the roster.

Washington Wizards 09. Coby White | Combo Guard | North Carolina

With John Wall likely out for most of the year and Tomas Satoransky hitting free agency, Washington could use a point guard here.

White made big-time strides this year at North Carolina as a playmaker, but he’s still primarily a score-first guard and he’s still working on his facilitating. This shouldn’t be a problem at all in Washington. Bradley Beal ran the offense for the Wizards this year after Wall went down and absolutely thrived in this role.

Beal and White would take pressure off of each other in terms of ball-handling duties, and that’s a massive benefit to White as he continues to develop his game. The Wizards could also really use more scoring, which he’ll be able to provide immediately.

White’s size and athleticism also give him real potential to be a plus-defender in the backcourt. Even if you assume Wall comes back healthy, Washington would still be at a massive benefit to take the former Tar Heel, as his ability to play either guard spot will give them the ability to run a three-man guard rotation if their depth isn’t great and they’ve actually made the playoffs.

This is a bit of a tough pick to peg since Ernie Grunfield isn’t running the show anymore and there’s nothing we can judge off of, but I strongly believe the Wizards will consider White here.

Atlanta Hawks (Via Mavericks) 10. Bol Bol | Center | Oregon

Travis Schlenk has shown a high tendency to focus more so on high-level offensive players rather than defensive players in his short drafting history, saying he trusts there will be internal growth among their players defensively. The Hawks have made it clear they want even their centers shooting threes.

Bol Bol is arguably the most intriguing offensive talent in the draft. His perimeter-oriented game screams elite potential offensively, and he posted incredibly efficient numbers while playing at Oregon.

There’s a ton of risks with Bol that make him one of the biggest gambles in this draft as well. His frame, lack of strength, general lack of effort, and mobility issues on defense gives him the potential to be an incredibly big liability on that end of the court. Even without these issues, you have to worry about the foot injury he suffered that held him out for most of the season.

However, nobody can deny the offensive potential and the Hawks seem like one of the few teams with the ability and potential willingness to take this chance.

Minnesota Timberwolves 11. Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Shooting Guard | Virginia Tech

The Wolves have one of the most interesting paths to contention in the league.

In Karl-Anthony Towns, they possess a player who became a total star this year. He’s one of the few players in the league who could legitimately become an MVP-level player in the next few years.

In the short time he played with the Timberwolves before getting injured, Robert Covington was arguably the best perimeter defender in the league in terms of his effect on the rest of his team’s defense. If he can continue to play at that level next season then Minnesota has one of the most dynamic young duos in the league.

Other than that, they possess a few nice support pieces like Josh Okogie, Dario Saric, and Keita Bates-Diop, and then they have a bunch of underperforming players like Andrew Wiggins and Gorgui Dieng who are simply not living up to their contracts.

They don’t have much cap space to operate with currently, but if they can shed a contract or two, draft well, and make some smart deals, there’s an opportunity to contend in a few years.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is probably the best fit for them overall. Minnesota is greatly lacking shooters and NAW is one of the better ones in the draft. He’s also a solid defender and is a respectable playmaker, who should be able to help Jeff Teague and whoever else is playing point for the Wolves next season in that regard.

Charlotte Hornets 12. Jaxson Hayes | Center | Texas

Charlotte has been very open about wanting a rim protector. Hayes is generally the highest ranked one in the draft and should immediately get playing time with Frank Kaminsky being a free agent. If Kemba Walker re-signs with the Hornets this summer, his skillset should fit in right away as he’ll already be the best rim-protector they have on the team. If Kemba bolts, Hayes is still someone with a lot of room to grow and he’s a nice fit next to Charlotte’s current young players Miles Bridges, Malik Monk, Dwayne Bacon, and Devonte’ Graham.

Miami Heat 13. Kevin Porter Jr | Shooting Guard | USC

Miami’s biggest problem last year was the lack of a consistent go-to scorer to close out games. Josh Richardson had his occasional moments and sometimes Dwayne Wade would turn into vintage Flash, but they simply didn’t have anyone who could lead the team consistently.

One of the reasons people see Kevin Porter Jr as such an intriguing prospect is due to his one-on-one game and ability to create separation. He’s one of the most talented players in the draft, yet due to the weird situation he had at USC, nobody knows if they’re going to get a future All-Star or a guy who could be out of the league by the end of his rookie deal.

Miami needs to take a swing on someone like if they hope to contend again.

Playing for a team run by Pat Riley with Erik Spoelstra coaching is one of the best possible situations for Porter Jr, in the sense that he’ll 100% be held to a certain standard.

Boston Celtics (Via Kings) 14. Sekou Doumbouya | Combo Forward | France (INTL)

Boston’s one of the harder teams to project. With three first round picks in the draft, there’s a myriad of different directions they could go.

Taking a bet on someone like Doumbouya is something I could see Danny Ainge doing. Not only is he a very high-upside talent, but Boston could convince him to stay in Europe for a year or two so they could use another roster spot for a veteran next season.

Doumbouya also fits the Celtics mold of drafting guys who are versatile and can guard multiple positions. Doumbouya looks more than athletic enough to do just that and could end up being a fantastic two-way player.

Detroit Pistons 15. Keldon Johnson | Shooting Guard | Kentucky

It’s no secret that the Pistons need shooters and wings to fill their roster.

With them seeing Luke Kennard as a core piece of the franchise, given that they wouldn’t include him in a Mike Conley deal, they’ll definitely be hoping for someone who can slide into the three in the starting lineup.

Although he projects as more of a two, Johnson played a position up at Kentucky next to Herro and should be very capable at guarding both wing positions. He projects as an attack-minded 3&D player who’s game will only get better with the added space of the NBA, which is exactly the type of player the Pistons need right now. I think the Pistons will look at Johnson as a great fit for their team.

Orlando Magic 16. KZ Okpala | Small Forward | Stanford

The Magic badly need shooting.

Ideally they would have gotten someone like Keldon Johnson or Nickeil Alexander-Walker here to form the backcourt of the future with Markelle Fultz, but with those two off the board, I can see John Hammond turning his attention to KZ Okpala.

He slumped hard towards the end of the year shooting-wise, but his stroke looks sound mechanically and if you believe in his jumper, Okpala is a very good looking player.

At 6’9″ with a 7’2″ wingspan, he fits Hammond’s MO of drafting someone with elite measurables. He’s also a good ball-handler for his size, which will be a big help for the Magic.

If Okpala’s jumper is real, he could end up as one of the better two-way players in this draft.

Brooklyn Nets 17. P.J. Washington | Combo Forward | Kentucky

Brooklyn’s biggest hole is at power forward right now, and Washington would be a great fit. With the ability to shoot threes and stretch the floor as well as being very switchable defensively, he perfectly fits the profile of what the Nets will be looking for in a four.

Indiana Pacers 18. Rui Hachimura | Power Forward | Gonzaga

Kevin Pritchard seems to love taking players who were productive college players. Looking at their most recent first round picks Aaron Holiday and T.J. Leaf to back when he was the GM of the Trail Blazers, this is definitely clear.

Hachimura fits that profile. He was named an All-American this past season and led Gonzaga to a fantastic season. Due to Hachimura having a different learning curve than other players in the draft due to picking up basketball at a later age and then having to learn English over the last few years at Gonzaga, there still could be a lot of room for him to grow despite already being 21.

With Thaddeus Young’s contract expiring this summer, the Pacers could use a four and playing next to Myles Turner, one of the best rim-protectors in the league who’s also very capable of stretching the floor, this is a great fit for Hachimura and the Pacers could end up with a great player here.

San Antonio Spurs 19. Nassir Little | Combo Forward | North Carolina

After losing Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green, and Kyle Anderson last offseason, it became very clear that the Spurs need better perimeter defenders on their roster.

With his athleticism, Little is someone Gregg Popovich should be able to turn into a great defender in the pros. He had a very underwhelming year for the Tar Heels, but his tools are undeniable.

With the Spurs needing defense so badly and looking like they could also use some more athletic forwards on the team, this would be a terrific pickup for the Spurs who have arguably the best player development system in the league.

Boston Celtics (Via Clippers) 20. Romeo Langford | Shooting Guard | Indiana

Although he could definitely go a lot higher, Langford’s lack of shooting and elite athleticism could have him falling in the draft.

The Celtics should immediately pick him up if he drops this far. Even if his jumper doesn’t come along, he was still a very productive player at Indiana who found ways to score around the rim and surprised with his defense.

At this point, Langford is a very safe pick for Boston but it’s also a pick with high potential if they can get him to figure out that jumpshot.

Oklahoma City Thunder 21. Tyler Herro | Shooting Guard | Kentucky

I won’t do much explaining here.

The Thunder need shooting badly.

Herro is one of the best shooters in the draft and is good enough defensively to hold his own.

Moving on.

Boston Celtics 22. Goga Bitadze | Center | Georgia (INTL)

Another guy who could end up going a lot higher, Boston should not hesitate if Bitadze falls this far.

Although they already have Robert Williams developing at center, Bitadze is different enough that you can warrant taking him. He’s not very mobile, but he’s a great rim protector, passer, and finisher at the rim. He’s also a good passer for a center.

With Bitadze the Celtics will also have another guy they could possibly stash in Europe for a year.

Utah Jazz 23. Louis King | Small Forward | Oregon

Utah badly needs shooting, another scorer, and another ball-handler if they want to help out Donovan Mitchell carry his offensive load.

With the 23rd pick, King may be the best option. He’s an aggressive scorer who shot the ball well for Oregon and he has great measurables for a wing. King was a 5-Star recruit going into college, but he didn’t start playing with the Ducks until December due to a knee injury.

With King now fully healthy and there being nothing holding him back, there’s a chance that there’s a lot more he can show. It would make sense for Utah to take a chance with King here as they need another scorer in the lineup so badly.

Philadelphia 76ers 24. Daniel Gafford | Center | Arkansas

Most people have the Sixers selecting a shooter here. And while they’ll definitely consider that, they have a few early second rounders and there’s a lot of those types that should still be available.

What hurt the Sixers the most this season was the lack of a center who could hold down the paint while Embiid was resting. If Gafford is on the board, I don’t think Elton Brand will pass on him. Gafford is a very athletic center who should be able to contribute immediately in the NBA. He’s capable as a rim-roller and rim protector, and he played in a switch-heavy scheme at Arkansas so he should be able to guard perimeter players effectively at the next level.

Portland Trail Blazers 25. Grant Williams | Power Forward | Tennessee

Generally the Blazers like to take higher-upside guys, even when picking later in the draft. But with Anfernee Hardaway, Gary Trent Jr, and Zach Collins all on the team, they already have a young center and two guards to develop.

There’s no real forwards with a ton of potential, but Grant Williams could end up being a damn-good player. If he can play his game effectively at the NBA level, he’d fit right in on the court and would be perfect with the Blazers locker room as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers (Via Rockets) 26. Ty Jerome | Point Guard | Virginia

With Collin Sexton currently running point, the Cavs could use a pass-first point guard to play behind him. Jerome fits that bill and is one of the smartest offensive players in the draft. He’s also big enough at 6’5″ that he should be able to guard most backups effectively as well, despite questions about his athleticism.

Adding a player like Jerome that can run the team effectively would serve as a big stabilizer for coach Beilein.

Brooklyn Nets (Via Nuggets) 27. Bruno Fernando | Center | Maryland

Although Jarrett Allen is considered the franchise center and is already a terrific young player, he doesn’t currently have the strength to guard the top bigs in the league.

Fernando is a physical monster and will be able to handle those matchups when Allen is struggling. Although he isn’t great defensively right now, Fernando is already a good shot-blocker and Kenny Atkinson has done a great job of getting the most out of guys defensively on his team.

Offensively, Fernando is more of a post-scorer and isn’t really the floor spacer the Nets seem to value in a big, but his physicality on the inside would fill a massive hole for the team. At 27, that’s something you have to jump on.

Golden State Warriors 28. Nic Claxton | Center | Georgia

The only center Golden State has on contract for next season is Damian Jones and if they hope to re-sign Klay Thompson and/or Kevin Durant, they’re won’t exactly have much money to play with when free agency rolls around.

Claxton seems like he’ll be a solid defender in the NBA. He projects to be able to switch effectively and offer some rim protection. That combined with his ball-handling ability could entice the Warriors, who generally seem to go after guys with versatility in their games.

San Antonio Spurs (Via Raptors) 29. Matisse Thybulle | Shooting Guard | Washington

As explained with their earlier pick, San Antonio desperately needs perimeter defense.

The Spurs have a bit of a crowded backcourt right now with Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Lonnie Walker, Patty Mills, and Bryn Forbes all demanding playing time, but Thybulle put up insane defensive numbers in Washington’s zone defense and might be the best wing defender in the draft.

Milwaukee Bucks 30. Mfiondu Kabengele | Como Big | Florida State

Kabengele was a terrific scorer for Florida State and measured in at 6’10” with a 7’3″ wingspan at the NBA Combine.

He’ll be able to make an impact with his scoring off the bench immediately. Additionally Mike Budenholzer was terrific at developing young players defensively in Atlanta, and the Canadian’s size and length gives him potential to grow into a very effective player on that end.