- ABC News
- June 22, 2017
Editor's note (June 21):? This mock draft has been updated in response to? reports that the Lakers are trading D'Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Nets for Brook Lopez and the No. 27 pick, as well as the Hawks-Hornets Dwight Howard deal?and the Pelicans-Wizards deal that include second-rounders. With the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday, here's our latest intel based on conversations with NBA scouts and general managers, including potential trades and most likely picks for the full first and second rounds. 1. Philadelphia 76ers (via Celtics) Markelle Fultz Washington Freshman Guard The Sixers have coveted Fultz for much of the past year and were disappointed when they fell to No. 3 on the night of the draft lottery. Now, a reported trade?with Boston that is expected to take place this week...