2017 NBA MOCK DRAFT – TRADES SHAKE UP ROUND 1
1. 
– Philadelphia 76ers (from Celtics via Nets)
The Pick: Markelle Fultz, PG – Washington
With a lineup already including Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Dario Saric, adding Markelle Fultz provides the star in the backcourt the Philly needed. The Sixers made a great move by trading up to the top pick, and with the addition of Fultz, Philly should contend for a playoff spot next year.
2. 
– Los Angeles Lakers
The Pick: Lonzo Ball, PG – UCLA
Lonzo Ball has been destined for Los Angeles for a while now, and even if you thought the Lakers might want to trade down, the fact that they traded away star point guard D’Angelo Russell makes it pretty clear to me that Ball is their choice at #2.
3. 
– Boston Celtics (from 76ers via Kings)
The Pick: Jayson Tatum, SF – Duke
This will either be Josh Jackson or Jayson Tatum. I personally favor Jackson, but given the Celtics haven’t worked him out, it seems that Tatum would be more likely, and he is a good fit with the high-tempo play style of the Celtics.
4. 
– Phoenix Suns
The Pick: Josh Jackson, SF – Kansas
Jackson isn’t the best shooter in the draft, but he can play defense well and is great around the rim. For someone as tall as him, he can shoot the three-ball well, and he is explosive to the rim, which the Suns will like. He has the size to shift down to power forward, and might be the best rebounder in the draft.
5. 
– Sacramento Kings (From 76ers)
The Pick: De’Aarron Fox, PG – Kentucky
Much like Ball and L.A. De’Aaron Fox, we’ve been expecting Sacremento to take Fox at #5 for a while now. There were rumblings of the Kings trading up to #2 to take Lonzo Ball, but it seems those talks never came to fruition, and the Kings seemed pose to pick the point guard that beat Ball in the NCAA Tournament, De’Aaron Fox.
6. 
– Orlando Magic
The Pick: Jonathan Issac, F – Florida State
I saw Issac play live three times this season. He doesn’t put up great scoring numbers, but watching him play live, you can see the impact he had on that FSU offense. He was their anchor in the paint, and having him down there forced defenses to ease up on the perimeter and scorers like Dwayne Bacon, not to mention the incredible numbers he put up on the boards.
7. 
– Minnesota Timberwolves
The Pick: Lauri Markkanen, PF – Arizona
This seems like a likely opportunity for a trade, as the T-Wolves need a point guard, unless Fox falls to 7, I highly doubt they make this pick, but if Fox is gone and they don’t trade, Markkanen is the man. He is a freak of nature, a 7 foot big that can shoot over 42% from three is practically unheard of, can you imagine him and KAT down low?
8. 
– New York Knicks
The Pick: Dennis Smith Jr., PG – North Carolina State
With the question mark regarding the future of Kristaps Prozingis in New York, I would bet if Markkanen is still available the Knicks would take him. If not, a point guard should be the move, given Derrick Rose seems doubtful to return in 2017. I lean Smith over Frank Ntilikina because he played against higher competition in the ACC.
9. 
– Dallas Mavericks
The Pick: Frank Ntilikina, PG – France
Malik Monk should be the pick here, but the Mavs really need a point guard, and while he is very young, Ntilikina’s defense has said to have been praised by top scouts, and his playmaking abilities are off the charts. He’s one of the youngest players in the draft, but it’s worth taking that risk.
10. – Sacramento Kings (from Pelicans)
The Pick: Malik Monk, SG – Kentucky
It might be the best for the Kings to go big here, especially if they go guard at #5, but if Malik Monk is still available here, you need to jump on him. Monk is an electric scorer, and he could go top-5. The Kings need scoring badly, and Monk provides that.
11. Charlotte Hornets
The Pick: Donovan Mitchell, SG – Louisville
12. Detroit Pistons
The Pick: Luke Kennard, SG – Duke
13. Denver Nuggets
The Pick: John Collins, PF – Wake Forest
14. Miami Heat
The Pick: OG Anuoby, F – Indiana
15. Portland Trail Blazers
The Pick: Zach Collins, C – Gonzaga
16. Chicago Bulls
The Pick: Justin Jackson, SF – North Carolina
17. Milwaukee Bucks
The Pick: Justin Patton, C – Creighton
18. Indiana Pacers
The Pick: Harry Giles, C – Duke
19. Atlanta Hawks
The Pick: Jarrett Allen, C – Texas
20. Portland Trail Blazers (From Grizzles)
The Pick: TJ Leaf, PF – UCLA
21. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Pick: Terrance Ferguson, SG/SF – Austalia
22. Brooklyn Nets (From Wizzards)
The Pick: Bam Adebayo, C – Kentucky
23. Toronto Raptors (From Clippers)
The Pick: Tyler Lydon, F – Syracuse
24. Utah Jazz
The Pick: Ivan Rabb, PF/C – Cal
25. Orlando Magic (From Raptors)
The Pick: Ike Anigbogu, C – UCLA
26. Portland Trail Blazers (From Cavaliers)
The Pick: DJ Wilson, PF – Michigan
27. Los Angeles Lakers (From Nets via Celtics)
The Pick: Anzejs Pasecniks, C – Spain
28. Los Angeles Lakers (From Rockets)
The Pick: Caleb Swanigan, PF/C – Purdue
29. San Antonio Spurs
The Pick: Semi Ojeleye, F – SMU
30. Utah Jazz (From Warriors)
The Pick: Derrick White, G – Colorado