There are two elite prospects in this year’s NBA draft — LSU’s Ben Simmons and Duke’s Brandon Ingram — followed by another group of four or five players with intriguing potential. After that, though, the draft turns into a muddled mess, with a large group of players that are far from sure things.
With that in mind, here’s a first look at how the teams picking in the lottery — in the wake of Tuesday’s NBA draft lottery drawing — could approach this year’s draft, which will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23. Selections are based off a combination of reporting, talent of the prospects in question and needs for each individual team.