Draft Thoughts (31-45)

Osman to Wolves (Cavs). I think this pick goes to the Cavs, guess they're looking to just stash Euro guys. Still trade bait just in Euro form rather than draft pick form. Will he ever don a Cavs uni? I'll bet ya a dolla he don't.

Harrell to Rockets. Could've had him at 18, decided to hold out and got him later. Harrell plays hard, can be a helluva rebounder, should be a mean defender. I thought his offense was pretty statue-like and overzealous at that, don't think he's a scorer in the pros (the poor man's Terrence Jones). But could be a rotation player, a pretty good fit for the Rockets.

Mickey to Celtics. The Celtics love defensive intensity guys and they got themselves another one. Mickey's a little bit of an inside scorer, think he might could be a decent rebounder. (I'd say his bestest upside is PJ Brown and that ain't bad)

Brown to Lakers. Don't know anything about Brown (senior out of Stanford). Not sure if he's roster filler or just a tossaway pick. The Lakers are clearly going all out in free agency, that's where the money's gonna go. But at the bottom of the roster there will be room for a handful of super low level contracts and 2nd round picks are sometimes good for those spots. Brown may make the roster but I wouldn't bet on it.

Hernangomez to Sixers. I think the Spurs had their eye on Hernangomez and the Sixers with their five 2nd round picks are probably eagle eye-like watching what the Spurs watch. These picks, these rights to foreign players, are all still valuable, worthy as burgeoning commodities (re: basketball players) or as trade offerings. The value of the players is derived from the market one can make for their contracts and if you know which players the other teams like, that can be valuable down the road. Does Hernangomez play for the Sixers? Not in the next two years. And he may well debut with someone other than the Sixers.

Christmas to Wolves (Cavs). Either the Cavs think he can a) give them some (cheap) minutes down low right away or b) he's trade bait or c) he gets to come to training camp, meet David Blatt's secretary, get a bunch of complimentary Cavs gear, then go on back to grad school. A? No. B? If he can fetch a 2016 2nd rounder that'd be fine but that probably won't happen. C? Bingo.

Holmes to Sixers. Don't know much about him but he is a familiar name from other mocks. The Sixers have shown a good eye for finding value in the 2nd round, decent chance this guy can play. We'll see at Summer League.

Hilliard to Pistons. Vaulet to Hornets. Richardson to Heat. I put them all together because I know nothing about any of them. (Thought the Heat might go for a Harrison twin at that pick)

Connaughton to Nets. Tough guy SG, nice stroke, good heart, but I'm not sure his game is good for his body, hard to see him having a long or particularly notable career.

Hanlan to Jazz. Versatile combo-type guard, hey man in Utah errybody gets time, throw him in with the youth movement, see if he can hang.

Young to Pacers. Thought he was gonna go higher, really good scorer, could be a good fit for the Pacers. Nice pick at #43.

Andrew Harrison to Suns. Sure, why not, the shuttle between Phoenix and Lexington just got another passenger. Hey, I think the Harrison twins will both be fine NBA players, The criticism against them is mystifying to me: they were top ten prospects out of high school who made back to back Final Fours in college...you want more? They're both steals in the 2nd round.

Thornton to Celtics. Don't they already have a dude named Marcus Thornton? Don't know this guy, I'm guessing he's a tough guy. Probably D-League starter.