The Final NBA Mock Draft

16. Sixers – Nikola Vucevic PF/C USC

The Sixers and Knicks both reportedly want this kid, the biggest player in the draft, and while I'm not completely sold that it's happening, I'm putting him in Philly. He averaged 17 points, 10 boards and 1.3 blocks for USC last season, and is one of the true wild cards in this draft.

17. Knicks – Marshon Brooks SG Providence

Brooks' stock is rising and he's 22 years old after averaging 24.6 points, seven rebounds and 2.5 assists, while finishing seventh in the nation in scoring at Providence. He's a silky smooth scorer and given the fact the Knicks are said to be looking for an alternative starting SG to Landry Fields, Brooks could be the answer. They're also going to be looking at a big man here.

18. Wizards (via Hawks) – Jordan Hamilton SF Texas

Like Alec Burks, Hamilton is a smooth scorer and plays best when he's the main cog in a team's offense. That means it could take him a while to get going in the pros, but he might be the best pure shooter in the draft, and his quick release will be a key to his success in the pros. The Wizards really struggled at small forward last season and could use another option besides Rashard Lewis and Josh Howard. Having said that, most other mocks have Hamilton going much higher, so it might be a little surprising to see him available this late.

19. Bobcats (via Hornets) – Markieff Morris PF Kansas

Morris will be an undersized power forward, but can shoot it well enough that he might be able to play some small forward in the NBA. He's also been killing it in workouts and may not be around at No. 19. The Bobcats really need a center, but aren't likely to find one at 19.

20. Timberwolves (via Grizzlies) – Chris Singleton SF Florida State

Singleton has the potential to be another Josh Smith or Gerald Wallace, which I'm pretty sure, would make David Kahn happy. I think he's another potential steal for such a late pick in this draft, although with Kevin Love and Michael Beasley around, the Wolves aren't exactly hurting at forward. If Kahn has come to the realization that Darko Milicic is not actually "manna from heaven," Donatas Motiejunas could easily be the pick here.

21. Trail Blazers – Kenneth Faried PF Morehead State

Faried has a great nose for the ball, is one of the best rebounders in college history and will dive for loose balls without hesitation. Hustle is a word that best describes him and with all the Blazers problems with big men and their knees, Faried looks like the pick if he's still available.

22. Nuggets – Donatas Motiejunas F/C Lithuania

Motiejunas surprisingly pulled out of last year's draft and then tore it up in the Italian league this season. He's a great shooter, both from the floor and beyond the arc, and appears to be one of the more NBA-ready players in the draft. He's had some good and some bad workouts lately, and is another wildcard in this draft. He could go much earlier than No. 21, but for now, that's where I'm slotting him. And with the Blazers running a continuous knee operation clinic for their centers, getting a healthy big man is probably a good idea.

23. Rockets (via Magic) – JaJuan Johnson, F/C Purdue

Johnson was the best scorer in the Big Ten and was named the Big Ten Player of the Year. He averaged 20.5 points, 8.6 boards and 2.3 blocks per game and the Rockets could use another skilled big man to back up Luis Scola. They had good luck with Carl Landry out of Purdue a few years ago, and might go back to the Boilermakers for Johnson.

24. Thunder – Nikola Mirotic PF Spain

This 6-10 big man can score, rebound, block shots and steal the ball, but the Thunder already have that guy with Serge Ibaka. However, Chad Ford believes the Thunder have already made a promise to him and they could certainly use more big bodies, which is good enough for me.

25. Celtics – Reggie Jackson PG Boston College

Jackson showed an improved jumper last season and would make for a nice-sized point guard at 6-3. He has shown playmaking skills and is unselfish, while also able to play off the ball. The Celtics have many needs as one of the oldest teams in the league, but getting another guard who could play both spots makes sense. And it doesn't hurt that he played at BC, and there are rumors that the Celtics want him with this pick.

26. Mavericks – Tobias Harris F Tennessee

The Mavs don't need guards or centers, nor do they really need forwards, either. Harris could easily go closer to No. 20, but would also be a potential steal this late. This seems like it would be a safe move for the champs. And with Chase Budinger not exactly a lock to start at small forward next season for the Rockets, they will also be giving him a close look at No. 23.

27. Nets (via Lakers) – Kyle Singler F Duke

Singler is another guy who suddenly looks destined for the first round after a solid career at Duke. He's a bit of a tweener at the forward position, but the Nets could use a solid catch-and-shoot scorer. Whether Singler is one of those in the NBA remains to be seen, but Damion James and Travis Outlaw aren't exactly all-star small forwards for the Nets.

28. Bulls (via Heat) – Josh Selby SG Kansas

Selby has all kinds of potential but hasn't really lived up to the hype as of yet. The Bulls could use another shooting guard, although Selby's stock appears to be falling. The Bulls are set at most other positions, so taking Selby with this pick seems like a good fit, if they believe he's the best shooting guard left on the board.

29. Spurs - Davis Bertans F/C Latvia

Bertans has size, athleticism and is just 18 years old. He can run the court and has a nice jumper, clocking in at 6-10, 210 pounds. Chad Ford thinks the Spurs have made a promise to take him here, and while that may not make the most sense with Tiago Splitter and DeJuan Blair wasting away on the bench, it would not be at all surprising.

30. Bulls - Darius Morris PG Michigan

This is a name that seems to be climbing up draft boards as a potential first-round sleeper. He averaged 15 points and nearly seven dimes at Michigan as a sophomore and would have time to figure things out while helping to back up Derrick Rose in Chicago.

Here's the eighth (and hopefully last) update to our NBA mock draft. The latest news is that the Spurs are trying to trade George Hill or Tony Parker to get into the lottery, Iman Shumpert's stock has skyrocketed, and that most NBA executives agree that this is one of the most unpredictable drafts ever. Kyle Singler and Darius Morris are now in Round 1, while Bismack Biyombo takes a big leap to Toronto at No. 5. It also sounds like Tristan Thompson is being targeted by the Pistons at No. 8, along with Biyombo Bismack.

Chad Ford said on Twitter Wednesday that he was thinking about letting his seven-year-old daughter do his final mock draft, as she would likely be just as successful as him. Obviously, this year's mocks are going to be fun to make fun of when it's all said and done, but this one at least feels logical to me.

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1. Cavaliers (via Clippers) - Kyrie Irving PG Duke

Derrick Williams is a real possibility here, but Irving is still the favorite to be taken No. 1. I'd like to get daring and put Williams No. 1, but just can't do it.

2. Timberwolves - Derrick Williams F Arizona

All indications are that the Wolves are still trying like heck to move this pick, but regardless of where it ends up, Williams and Irving are nearly a lock to go 1 & 2 in this draft. There is some talk of Enes Kanter jumping up to No. 2 for Minnesota, and while it would be funny to see them skip Williams, I don't even think David Kahn has it in him.

3. Jazz (via Nets) - Brandon Knight PG Kentucky

Knight and Enes Kanter look like they're going to go third and fourth, although the order is clearly up for debate. I think the Jazz have more needs at point guard than in the middle, so I'm simply going with Knight due to his position. Their back up point guards are Earl Watson and Ronnie Price, while starter Devin Harris rarely seems to be healthy.

4. Cavaliers – Enes Kanter C Turkey

The Wizards really seem to want Kanter, but it's starting to sound like he won't be there at No. 6. The Cavs have big-man needs and Kanter appears to be the best one in the draft. If they can't swing a deal to move up to the No. 2 pick, taking Kanter at No. 4 makes sense. He's got a great personality and would be a PR win as well, although a lack of wingspan should hurt him in the shot-blocking department.

5. Raptors – Bismack Biyombo F/C Congo

This is one of those late moves I don't feel great about, but am going with anyway. The Raptors and Bryan Colangelo seem to be on a defensive kick and Biyombo is one of the best defenders in this draft, if not the best. This one could be a stretch, but I've read enough reports of Colangelo being enthralled with the big man that I'm going with it. He's got points/rebounds/blocks triple-double potential and a relatively simple buyout from his professional team, clearing the way for him to play in the NBA once the lockout issues are resolved. In short, he's been much more impressive offensively than folks thought he would be. He will also get close looks from the Pistons, Bobcats, Warriors and Suns, if he falls.

6. Wizards – Jan Vesely SF Czech Republic

Vesely's stock is on the rise and the Wizards had a disaster at SF with Rashard Lewis and Josh Howard last season. If they can't get Kanter, Vesely looks like the next best option for the Wiz.

7. Kings - Kawhi Leonard SF San Diego State

Leonard's stock is simply too high to have him much lower and despite reports the Kings want a shooting guard, they have Marcus Thornton and Tyreke Evans. If they don't take Jimmer Fredette here, Leonard should be the guy.

8. Pistons – Tristan Thompson PF Texas

Reports surfaced on Wednesday that the Pistons were going to target Thompson so I moved him up. Besides, the Pistons don't need a SG nearly as much as they could use a solid big man. The Bucks, Suns and Rockets are also in the mix for him.

9. Bobcats – Kemba Walker PG UConn

Walker became a household name during the NCAA tournament and while his size is an issue (6-feet, 180 pounds), plenty of other small men have succeeded in today's NBA. Think Brandon Jennings. Walker's stock has taken a hit over the last few weeks, but he still appears to be destined for the Top 10. I'm still not sure Charlotte makes a ton of sense with D.J. Augustin around and a hole at center, but then again, DJA's not exactly a Tier 1 NBA point guard, either. There is also chatter out there that if the guy the Bobcats are targeting is gone, this pick will be dealt.

10. Bucks – Marcus Morris PF Kansas

The Bucks are deep at most positions but could use an upgrade at power forward. Morris is ready for the NBA, is going to be a nice rookie and reminds me a bit of Greg Monroe, who was a very pleasant surprise this season. While the Bucks also have their eye on other players, like Klay Thompson, there may not be a safer pick at 10 than Morris.

11. Warriors – Klay Thompson G/F Washington State

The latest reports from Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter are that the Bucks and Warriors both want Thompson badly, and are also two teams that wouldn't mind drafting big man Jonas Valanciunas, even if they have to wait two years for him. I don't see Marcus Morris falling past the Bucks at 10, so despite the Warriors need for bigs, I'm going to give them Thompson right here. Thompson is expected to have some shot selection issues early in his career.

12. Jazz – Jimmer Fredette G BYU

Fredette is tough to place right now, as he could go as high as No. 7 to the Kings, or fall to the Pacers at 15. However, he's had good workouts, is saying all the right things, and looks like the most marketable player in the draft. Utah really wants him, but won't use No. 3 on him, and may not have a shot at him with the No. 12 pick. But if he's there, Jimmer should be the pick.

13. Suns – Iman Shumpert PG Georgia Tech

Shumpert's stock has been on a crazy rise lately and the team I've seen him most associated with is the Suns. He's also been linked with the Knicks, Timberwolves and Nuggets, but I've got a feeling the Suns might pull the trigger at 13, where he'd likely be the third-string point guard behind Steve Nash and Aaron Brooks. If they don't go Shumpert (and I'm not convinced they will), look for them to grab the best big man available, which could be Jonas Valanciunas.

14. Rockets – Jonas Valanciunas C Lithuania

He's a skinny center, built in the mold of Andris Biedrins, but is also possibly the best one in the draft. He could be a steal this late, although it now appears that he'll sit out at least next season, and possibly the following one as well. If Valanciunas was a lock to play in the NBA next season, he'd easily be going Top 10. But if any team in this draft needs a center, it's the Rockets, and getting Valanciunas this late could be the steal of the draft.

15. Pacers – Alec Burks SG Colorado

Burks is a true shooting guard and one of the best in the draft. While he may not fall this far, could be groomed as a starter for the Pacers, who have long had a hole at shooting guard. If Jimmer is still on the board, they're going to give him a close look too. And if Burks does happen to fall this far, the Pacers will likely have a steal on their hands. If Burks is gone, Marshon Brooks is probably their guy.

16. Sixers – Nikola Vucevic PF/C USC

The Sixers and Knicks both reportedly want this kid, the biggest player in the draft, and while I'm not completely sold that it's happening, I'm putting him in Philly. He averaged 17 points, 10 boards and 1.3 blocks for USC last season, and is one of the true wild cards in this draft.

17. Knicks – Marshon Brooks SG Providence

Brooks' stock is rising and he's 22 years old after averaging 24.6 points, seven rebounds and 2.5 assists, while finishing seventh in the nation in scoring at Providence. He's a silky smooth scorer and given the fact the Knicks are said to be looking for an alternative starting SG to Landry Fields, Brooks could be the answer. They're also going to be looking at a big man here.

18. Wizards (via Hawks) – Jordan Hamilton SF Texas

Like Alec Burks, Hamilton is a smooth scorer and plays best when he's the main cog in a team's offense. That means it could take him a while to get going in the pros, but he might be the best pure shooter in the draft, and his quick release will be a key to his success in the pros. The Wizards really struggled at small forward last season and could use another option besides Rashard Lewis and Josh Howard. Having said that, most other mocks have Hamilton going much higher, so it might be a little surprising to see him available this late.

19. Bobcats (via Hornets) – Markieff Morris PF Kansas

Morris will be an undersized power forward, but can shoot it well enough that he might be able to play some small forward in the NBA. He's also been killing it in workouts and may not be around at No. 19. The Bobcats really need a center, but aren't likely to find one at 19.

20. Timberwolves (via Grizzlies) – Chris Singleton SF Florida State

Singleton has the potential to be another Josh Smith or Gerald Wallace, which I'm pretty sure, would make David Kahn happy. I think he's another potential steal for such a late pick in this draft, although with Kevin Love and Michael Beasley around, the Wolves aren't exactly hurting at forward. If Kahn has come to the realization that Darko Milicic is not actually "manna from heaven," Donatas Motiejunas could easily be the pick here.

21. Trail Blazers – Kenneth Faried PF Morehead State

Faried has a great nose for the ball, is one of the best rebounders in college history and will dive for loose balls without hesitation. Hustle is a word that best describes him and with all the Blazers problems with big men and their knees, Faried looks like the pick if he's still available.

22. Nuggets – Donatas Motiejunas F/C Lithuania

Motiejunas surprisingly pulled out of last year's draft and then tore it up in the Italian league this season. He's a great shooter, both from the floor and beyond the arc, and appears to be one of the more NBA-ready players in the draft. He's had some good and some bad workouts lately, and is another wildcard in this draft. He could go much earlier than No. 21, but for now, that's where I'm slotting him. And with the Blazers running a continuous knee operation clinic for their centers, getting a healthy big man is probably a good idea.

23. Rockets (via Magic) – JaJuan Johnson, F/C Purdue

Johnson was the best scorer in the Big Ten and was named the Big Ten Player of the Year. He averaged 20.5 points, 8.6 boards and 2.3 blocks per game and the Rockets could use another skilled big man to back up Luis Scola. They had good luck with Carl Landry out of Purdue a few years ago, and might go back to the Boilermakers for Johnson.

24. Thunder – Nikola Mirotic PF Spain

This 6-10 big man can score, rebound, block shots and steal the ball, but the Thunder already have that guy with Serge Ibaka. However, Chad Ford believes the Thunder have already made a promise to him and they could certainly use more big bodies, which is good enough for me.

25. Celtics – Reggie Jackson PG Boston College

Jackson showed an improved jumper last season and would make for a nice-sized point guard at 6-3. He has shown playmaking skills and is unselfish, while also able to play off the ball. The Celtics have many needs as one of the oldest teams in the league, but getting another guard who could play both spots makes sense. And it doesn't hurt that he played at BC, and there are rumors that the Celtics want him with this pick.

26. Mavericks – Tobias Harris F Tennessee

The Mavs don't need guards or centers, nor do they really need forwards, either. Harris could easily go closer to No. 20, but would also be a potential steal this late. This seems like it would be a safe move for the champs. And with Chase Budinger not exactly a lock to start at small forward next season for the Rockets, they will also be giving him a close look at No. 23.

27. Nets (via Lakers) – Kyle Singler F Duke

Singler is another guy who suddenly looks destined for the first round after a solid career at Duke. He's a bit of a tweener at the forward position, but the Nets could use a solid catch-and-shoot scorer. Whether Singler is one of those in the NBA remains to be seen, but Damion James and Travis Outlaw aren't exactly all-star small forwards for the Nets.

28. Bulls (via Heat) – Josh Selby SG Kansas

Selby has all kinds of potential but hasn't really lived up to the hype as of yet. The Bulls could use another shooting guard, although Selby's stock appears to be falling. The Bulls are set at most other positions, so taking Selby with this pick seems like a good fit, if they believe he's the best shooting guard left on the board.

29. Spurs - Davis Bertans F/C Latvia

Bertans has size, athleticism and is just 18 years old. He can run the court and has a nice jumper, clocking in at 6-10, 210 pounds. Chad Ford thinks the Spurs have made a promise to take him here, and while that may not make the most sense with Tiago Splitter and DeJuan Blair wasting away on the bench, it would not be at all surprising.

30. Bulls - Darius Morris PG Michigan

This is a name that seems to be climbing up draft boards as a potential first-round sleeper. He averaged 15 points and nearly seven dimes at Michigan as a sophomore and would have time to figure things out while helping to back up Derrick Rose in Chicago.