The 2024 NBA Draft is over and it will be a few years until the dust settles on this unpredictable part of the draft and teams find out who the true stars are among the 58 players selected. Brooklyn was the only team not to make a single pick this sitting, and Washington ended up with three first-round picks, landing 7-foot-1 French center Alex Saar with the second overall pick.
Check out all 30 teams’ draft results for the 2024-25 NBA season and what it means for each franchise.
Round 1: Zachary Resacher (1)
2nd round: Nikola Aurišić (43)
The Hawks added some size and length on the wing with Risacher and Urichic, and if they keep both Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, both picks could be solid complementary pieces. Risacher is a catch-and-shoot threat with his 3-point shooting — he shot 39% of 230 attempts last season for JL Bourg — and his size at 6-foot-8, and Djuricic is a tough-as-nails saver on the perimeter at 6-8, too. Risacher adds support and versatility on defense.
Round 1: Bayer Scheermann (30)
2nd round: Anton Watson (54)
The reigning NBA champions didn’t need to add anything, but it took two experienced five-year college players. The front office has played through an unsafe draft and knows exactly what kind of players they are getting. Scheierman was the best shooter during the NBA draft combine, shooting off the dribble, off the pick-and-roll and in possession, and Watson’s career at Gonzaga speaks for itself because of his hard work in the post and his ability to adjust. The fly with various teammates in the front court. He played against both Chet Homgren and Drew Thieme at Gonzaga.
Round 1: nothing else
2nd round: nothing else
The Nets are in full tank mode and despite making a monster trade with the Kickers the night before the first round (getting five future first-round picks for Michal Bridges), they haven’t made any moves in this year’s draft. There’s always talent across the board every year, and choosing to sit out entirely this year could be a mistake or a very good strategic move. Only time will tell.
Round 1: Tijane Salon (6)
2nd round: KJ Simpson (42)
The saloon is a tall motor wing that likes to get up and down from the court. Hornets fans may question this pick at first, but his potential as an outside threat alongside Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball is promising. Simpson was the best floor general in the Pac-12 last season, and he played with more than a 6-1 frame. The experience in Charlotte fits perfectly. He can come in right away and play with the second unit behind the ball.
Round 1: Matas Bouzelis (11)
2nd round: nothing else
It was a big win for the Bulls to draft the hometown boy in Buzzellis and get him in the back half of the lottery. He has great size at 6-9, is extremely versatile and is comfortable taking players off the dribble. His 3-point shot still needs some work as he shot under 30% on the season with the G League Ignite, but he has a good feel for the game.
Round 1: Jaylon Tyson (20)
2nd round: nothing else
The Cavs didn’t necessarily need another guard, but the 6-5 Tyson is a safe bet. He is an older guard and has some of the best scoring instincts in this draft. Tyson is sometimes caught lying on defense, but his offensive output outweighs the question marks on defense.
Round 1: nothing else
2nd round: Melvin Ajinca (51)
The Mavs moved up the board from 58 to 51 to get Ajinkya, and he was almost certainly a second-round sleeper. He is a two-way player who rebounds well and has a high basketball IQ.
Round 1: Darron Holmes II (22)
2nd round: nothing else
The Nuggets zeroed in on Holmes and had to trade up to get him. After the Minnesota series, they needed to find a versatile big who could stretch the floor as a 3-point shooter, and Holmes has that upside after shooting 39% from 3 in Dayton.
Round 1: Ron Holland (5)
2nd round: Bobby Klintman (37)
The Pistons needed more, but the glaring weak spot was perimeter shooting, and Holland shot 24% from behind the arc while Klintman shot 33% from deep. The positives are that Holland is a bucket-gatherer and still young at 18, while Clintman promises a two-way stretch 4 size 6-10.
Round 1: nothing else
2nd round: Quinten Post (52)
The Warriors decided to add some size to the 7-foot center from the Netherlands, who played four years at Boston College. He runs the floor well and is a great addition to Golden State’s frontcourt.
Round 1: Reed Sheppard (3)
2nd round: nothing else
The Rockets landed one of the best shooters in the draft. The Kentucky guard is shooting over 52% on four attempts per game and could be a more combo guard in the NBA playing alongside Jalen Green and Amen Thompson.
Round 1: nothing else
2nd round: Jonny Furphy (35), Tristan Newton (49), Enrique Freeman (50)
The Pacers got a little something in the second round from a shooter who needs more development in Furphy, an experienced, winning guard in Newton (coming off a back-to-back with UConn) and a hybrid forward who still has room to grow in Freeman from Akron.
Round 1: nothing else
2nd round: Cam Christie (46)
Christie was the most famous name in the pre-draft process and was even called in the first round on some boards. The 6-6 guard’s slide to 46 is a big win for the Clippers, but he’s still only 18 years old, so it’ll be a bit of a project before he sees meaningful minutes.
Round 1: Dalton Knecht (17)
2nd round: Bronnie James (55)
The Lakers added Tennessee guard Knecht, who was the leading scorer in the SEC and a five-year player. Then they went out and did what everyone thought they would do and drafted Brony in the second round. Knecht is an immediate contributor to the team, but fans can see Brony and LeBron hit the court together as the first father and son in the NBA every night. It’s a home run for general manager Rob Pelinka to keep his star player happy and add a plug-and-play perimeter shooter who can log minutes right away.
Round 1: Zach Eddy (9)
2nd round: Jaylen Wells (39), Cam Spencer (53)
At 7-4, 300 pounds, there are questions about Eddie’s mobility and foot speed, but Memphis could be the perfect fit for him. No one knows how his game will translate and it could be a big risk to take him in the top 10, but adding some perimeter shooting in Wells and Spencer were two great pickups in the second round, moving the draft class up from D. A. C.
Round 1: Kel Ware (15)
2nd round: Pele Larson (44)
Adding more rim protection in Ware with Bam Adebayo and a good-sized role player in Arizona’s promising 3-point shooter in Larson is a win for the Heat, who are trying to compete right away.
Round 1: AJ Johnson (23)
2nd round: Tyler Smith (33)
After drafting Johnson and Smith, it’s clear the Bucks are investing in young talent, but how patient will superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard be? Johnson has the potential to be one of the best players to come out of this draft class, but the Bucs will have to be patient with his development.
Round 1: Rob Dillingham (8), Terence Shannon Jr. (27)
2nd round: nothing else
Adding the best point guard with the ball in his hands from this draft class in Dillingham, Mike Conley, will take the pressure off Anthony Edwards to make plays on the ball. Shannon was one of the top scorers in the Big Ten and had great size at 6-6. A solid first night for Minnesota.
Round 1: Eve Missy (21)
2nd round: Antonio Reeves (47)
Missy is the most promising rim-running big in this draft class, but he still needs more development, and Reaves is a prolific scorer who is creative off the bounce.
New York Knicks: A
Round 1: Pakome Dadiet (25)
2nd round: Tyler Kolek (34), Kevin McCullar Jr. (56), Ariel Huckporty (58)
Given the number of picks the Knicks had in this draft, and connecting Bridges with his Villanova teammates the night before the draft, it was a lot of work. Hat tip to the Knicks front office and scouting department. Drawing European guys (Dadit and Huckporty) and adding veteran talent (Kolek and Macular) was a strong two days for the Knicks.
Round 1: Nikola Topic (12), Dillon Jones (26)
2nd round: Ajay Mitchell (38)
Sam Presti is one of the best scouting GMs in the game and has an eye for adding more pieces to the roster. Topich may be out for the first year recovering from a partially torn ACL, but Jones and Mitchell could contribute right away.
Round 1: Tristan da Silva (18)
2nd round: nothing else
The Magic added another 6-8 versatile big to their roster with Da Silva. He was the best player at No. 18 and having big, playable options in the front court is never a bad idea.
Round 1: Jared McCain (16)
2nd round: Adam Bona (41)
McCain’s 3-point shooting (42% from deep at Duke) and Bona’s (6-8, 245 pounds) physical presence will pair well with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
Round 1: Ryan Dunn (28)
2nd round: Very Egodaro (40)
Dunn was the best perimeter defender in college basketball during his two years at Virginia, but he shot just 20% from 3-point range and didn’t look much better at the combine. Ighodaro is a steal at age 40 with his passing and physical attributes, but it’s confusing to know how both players fit into the current roster.
Round 1: Donovan Clingan (7)
2nd round: nothing else
A healthy Klingan was one of the best players in college basketball this season, but he has struggled with injuries almost all season and the Blazers’ success in the paint depends on Klingan staying healthy.
Round 1: Devin Carter (13)
2nd round: nothing else
Carter is the best rebounding guard in this class and plays at a high speed. Pairing up with him playing behind De’Ron Fox and leading the secondary is a dream. The Kings also re-signed Malik Monk, giving them one of the most athletic backcourts in the NBA.
Round 1: Stephen Castle (4)
2nd round: Juan Nunez (36), Harrison Ingram (48)
The Spurs have got a little bit of everything: a guard to help anchor the defense with Victor Wembanyama in Castle, a playmaker in Nunez and a glue guy in Ingram who can play on the perimeter or inside in small-ball lineups.
Round 1: Jacob Walter (19)
2nd round: Jonathan Mogbo (31), Jamal Sheed (45), Ulrich Chomche (57)
Scotty Barnes and Mogbo grew up together and spend the summers working with Mogbo’s older brother. Bringing instant chemistry is a step in the right direction. The Raptors added a versatile shooter in Walter, a solid point guard in Shead and a draft-and-stash center in Chomche.
Round 1: Cody Williams (10), Isaiah Collier (29)
2nd round: Kyle Filipowski (32)
The Jazz are patiently waiting through the rebuilding process and preparing young players to step in and develop with Kyonte George and Taylor Hendricks. This could be another down year with sights set on the Cooper Flagg draft next year.
Round 1: Alex Saar (2), Carlton Carrington (14), Keshawn George (24)
2nd round: nothing else
The Wizards found their core in the mix and added two very intriguing players that many teams liked in the pre-draft process in Carrington and George.