2014 NBA Mock Draft, version 2.0
This is the second in a series of mock drafts leading up to the 2014 NBA Draft on Thursday, June 26. This mock draft will be updated regularly leading up to draft day. It does not take into account any potential trades.
Check out the first edition of the mock draft here.
Here's the second edition of Philly.com's 2014 NBA mock draft:
11. Denver Nuggets: Nik Stauskas, SG, Michigan: Stauskas may be the best shooter in the draft, especially coming off of screens. The Nuggets need some consistent perimeter scoring, and Stauskas delivers that, if not much else. He would benefit from Ty Lawson's ability to collapse the defense and could immediately improve Denver's offense.
14. Phoenix Suns: T.J. Warren, SF, N.C. State: Warren's offensive ability should fit in nicely with the Suns' up-tempo approach. Warren is a true scorer, and he has a multitude of ways to put the ball in the basket. Warren is a bit of a tweener size-wise, but he possess solid offensive potential.
15. Atlanta Hawks: Zach LaVine, PG, UCLA: LaVine possesses some of the highest potential in the entire draft class. He can jump out of the gym, and is extremely explosive and athletic on the court. In addition to being able to attack the rim in a manner reminicent of Russell Westbrook, LaVine also has a sweet stroke. It is somewhat difficult to project his professional position; is he a point guard or an off-guard? In Atlanta, he could help Jeff Teague with some of the guard and scoring duties.
16. Chicago Bulls: Tyler Ennis, PG, Syracuse: Derrick Rose is great, when he's on the court. After missing the vast majority of two consecutive seasons, the Bulls will need a reliable backup option for the returning Rose, as Henrich and Augustin are both free agents this summer. Ennis may be the draft's best point guard prospect, as he can run an offense and play off the pick.
19. Chicago Bulls: Kyle Anderson, SF, UCLA: Anderson has a unique skill set, as he could play point guard or forward. He is not especially explosive or athletic, but he can run an offense and put the ball in the basket. His versatility could help the Bulls, as he could help Rose run the offense and serve as a scorer.
21. Oklahoma City Thunder: K.J. McDaniels, SF, Clemson: Of central importance to Oklahoma City should be boulstering their bench. Their bench was outplayed and outscored by San Antonio's in the Western Conference Finals, and McDaniels sould provide them with some versatility off of the bench.
23. Utah Jazz: C.J. Wilcox, SG, Washington: In Wilcox, the Jazz get a knockdown shooter that can help to space the floor and keep the lane open. Trey Burke took solid strides as a starting point guard last season, and he needs players around him that can contribute. While he likely won't find superstar status, Wilcox could be a solid rotation player for Utah.
27. Phoenix Suns: Dario Saric, SF, Croatia: Saric likely won't slip this far, but if available, the Suns would snatch him up in a second. Saric is a versatile player who could help a team in a multitude of ways. Uncertainty about when he will join the NBA may hurt his stock slightly.
28. Los Angeles Clippers: Clint Capela, PF, Switzerland: The Clippers could use some size and athleticism behind Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. While he may be a couple years away from truly contributing, Capela could be a good grab for the Clippers.
30. San Antonio Spurs: Mitch McGary, F, Michigan: Throughout their string of success, the Spurs have always had a deep rotation of post players. McGary can rebound, run the floor, and finish at the rim. As the last pick in the first round, it would be a low-risk pick with high-reward potential.