2017 NBA Draft - Thursday, June 22nd

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2017 NBA Draft
When: Thursday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM EDT
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn
TV: ESPN

2017 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Here’s how a flurry of trades will shape the night - Andrew Lynch, Fox Sports - 8:34 AM on June 21, 2017

We thought we knew how the top of the 2017 NBA Draft would go. One week ago, Boston was a lock to take Markelle Fultz with the No. 1 overall pick. The Celtics were ready to reap the benefits of trading Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to the Brooklyn Nets oh so many moons ago.

Instead, this week brought an important reminder that the Assocation can undergo a seismic shift overnight. Boston and the Philadelphia 76ers swapped the first and third selections in this year's draft, while the Lakers got rid of their young starting point guard to clear the way for a Big Baller.

With the 2017 NBA Draft just over 24 hours away, here's our final mock First Round picks ahead of what should be an explosive Thursday night.

15 – Portland – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 6’-11”, 226 lbs.) – Creighton

2017 Mock Draft First Round – NBA Draft Room – last updated at 12:35 PM on June 21, 2017

16 – Chicago – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 7’-0”) – Creighton

2017 Mock Draft Second Round – NBA Draft Room – last updated at 12:35 PM on June 21, 2017

39 – Philadelphia – Josh Hart – SG (Senior, 6’-5”) – Villanova
54 – Phoenix – Edmond Sumner – PG (Sophomore, 6’-5”) – Xavier

2017 Mock Draft – NBADraft.net – last updated at 3:10 PM on June 21, 2017

15 – Portland – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 6’-11”, 230 lbs.) – Creighton
36 – Philadelphia – Josh Hart – SG (Senior, 6’-5”, 210 lbs. – Villanova
55 – Utah – Edmond Sumner – PG/SG (Sophomore, 6’-5”, 175 lbs.) – Xavier

2017 Mock Draft – DraftExpress.com – last updated at 4:20 PM on June 21, 2017

17 – Milwaukee – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 7’-0”, 226 lbs.) – Creighton
40 – New Orleans – Josh Hart – SG (Senior, 6’-6”, 204 lbs. – Villanova
44 – New York Knicks – Edmond Sumner – PG (Sophomore, 6’-5”, 170 lbs.) – Xavier

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EDIT: 2017 Mock Draft – DraftExpress.com – last updated at 9:29 AM on June 22, 2017

17 – Milwaukee – Justin Patton – C (Freshman, 7’-0”, 226 lbs.) – Creighton
40 – New Orleans – Josh Hart – SG (Senior, 6’-6”, 204 lbs. – Villanova
47 – Indiana – Edmond Sumner – PG (Sophomore, 6’-5”, 170 lbs.) – Xavier

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Here's more for those of you interested:


2017 NBA Draft homepage - NBA.com


2017 NBA Draft homepage - ESPN


2017 NBA Draft homepage - Fox Sports


2017 NBA Draft homepage - Yahoo!


2017 NBA Draft homepage - CBS Sports

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7:00 PM EDIT: LIVE DRAFT PICKS – NBA.com

[Jet915]

Justin Patton selected #16 which will go to the Timberwolves.

[admin]

Justin Patton selected #16 which will go to the Timberwolves.

And ESPN interviews Calipari instead of discussing the pick. Let the "ESPN hates the Big East" venom flow.

[DudeAnon]

Josh Hart gets the last pick in the first round and thus...gets PAID!!! Kudos Josh!

[BEXU]

Sumner #52 NO ends up with Pacers. Probably best for him. Can't play this year but could have a HUGE career overseas when he gets healthy. Fly on Ed!

[XUFan09]

Sumner #52 NO ends up with Pacers. Probably best for him. Can't play this year but could have a HUGE career overseas when he gets healthy. Fly on Ed!

He could still have a big career in the NBA. We'll see what the Pacers decide to do, as he'll be able to play starting in January or February.

[Bill Marsh]

Justin Patton selected #16 which will go to the Timberwolves.

I sure was wrong about this kid back in December. Didn't think he'd be ready for the NBA this soon. Congratulations, Justin Patton. Nice work, Coach.

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2017 NBA Draft Picks and Trades – NBA.com

16 – Chicago – Justin Patton – Creighton (traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves)

30 – Utah – Josh Hart – Villanova (traded to the Los Angeles Lakers)

52 – New Orleans – Edmond Sumner – Xavier (traded to the Indiana Pacers)

Congratulations to Justin, Josh, and Edmond.


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[jfan]

I'm not sure he will be ready for the NBA next year. I think he was drafted on his seemingly unlimited potential at the next level. But who knows. I was wrong about how quickly he developed last year. I thought he would be at CU at least through next year!