25. San Antonio Spurs — Dalen Terry, Arizona
The San Antonio Spurs get the best out of a lot of players. If they could do the same with Dalen Terry, he’d surely be a helpful NBA player. He’s been one of the more impressive prospects throughout the pre-draft process, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him go a little higher than here. The Spurs could benefit from adding a 6-foot-7 guard that can do a little bit of everything.
26. Houston Rockets — MarJon Beauchamp, G League Ignite
The Houston Rockets would be making their third selection of the first-round and acquired this pick in part of the Christian Wood trade. They could go with an upside swing with MarJon Beauchamp. Bringing in a mix of different skill-sets and seeing who thrives is worth the risk for a team with so many darts they can throw at the dart board.
27. Miami Heat — EJ Liddell, Ohio State
It would be a bit surprising to see EJ Liddell last this long without being drafted. If that were to happen, the Miami Heat should capitalize on the opportunity. He could be an intriguing 3-and-D option to develop behind PJ Tucker while they still have his mentorship around. At 6-foot-7. he’s undersized to be a four but makes it up for it with his 7-foot wingspan and strong frame.
28. Golden State Warriors — Caleb Houstan, Michigan
It’s difficult to envision the Golden State Warriors not trading this pick away given how many new contracts they’re going to be handing out soon. They’ve already used significant draft capital on players like James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moses Moody, so there isn’t too much of a need to continue to add prospects into the fold. If they make a pick going with an upside play makes sense.
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29. Memphis Grizzlies — Jake LaRavia, Wake Forest
Given the Memphis Grizzlies went with a guard in their last selection, they could add some depth in the frontcourt with Jake LaRavia. He can knock down 3-pointers at a strong clip and makes an impact on defense. Loading up on players that can shoot and defense would be a wise strategy as they continue to build around Ja Morant.
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30. Denver Nuggets — Andrew Nehbhard, Gonzaga
The Denver Nuggets could use another guard in their depth chart and Andrew Nehmbard would be a wise choice. He can orchestrate pick-and-rolls with precision and has shown some progress in his jump shooting ability. The Nuggets need stable contributors, so taking an older prospect shouldn’t be viewed as a potential downside like it could be for other teams.
