By Matt Lombardo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The 2017 NBA Draft is finally here, after months of hype and a week of blockbuster trades shook up not only the draft order, but the needs for teams across the league.
The Sixers are poised to take Markelle Fultz after a mega-deal with the Celtics landed the No. 1 overall pick, but where will Lonzo Ball land? Who will take Kansas' Josh Jackson? Find out in our final NBA mock draft projections.
1. Sixers: Markelle Fultz, G, Washington
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The Sixers blockbuster trade with the Celtics yields the ideal backcourt-mate for 2016 No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons, and complement to a budding core that includes Joel Embiid and Dario Saric in Washington's Markelle Fultz.
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2. Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball, G, UCLA
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Monday's deal with the Brooklyn Nets clears the path for Magic Johnson and the Lakers to take UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball and use him as the centerpiece of their rebuild.
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3. Boston Celtics (From Sixers): Jayson Tatum, F, Duke
A bit of a surprise here for Danny Ainge and the Celtics, in a week full of them. Tatum worked out for the Celtics, while Kansas' Josh Jackson did not. Could this be the player Ainge said that the Celtics would have chosen No. 1 overall prior to the Sixers' deal?
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4. Phoenix Suns: Josh Jackson, F, Kansas
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The Suns race to the podium to take a potential star in the making in Kansas' Josh Jackson. Jackson has the chance to contribute immediately on both ends of the court and present a matchup nightmare on the wing offensively.
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5. Sacramento Kings: De'Aaron Fox, PG, Kentucky
Despite the pick-swap with the Sixers that got executed on Lottery night, the Kings land their point guard.
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6. Orlando Magic: Malik Monk, G, Kentucky
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One of the best shooters in this year's draft with the ability to be a combo-guard in the NBA, Malik Monk lands with the Orlando Magic.
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7. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jonathan Isaac, F, Florida State
The Timberwolves add another high-upside offensive contributor to perhaps the most exciting collection of young talent in the league in Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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8. Knicks: Dennis Smith Jr., G, N.C. State
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An explosive, athletic point guard who can score both from the outside and by slashing to the bucket, Dennis Smith Jr. has the potential to be the face of the Knicks' franchise for years to come.
9. Dallas Mavericks: Frank Ntilikina, G, France
Ntilikina has all the makings of a legitimate stopper on the defensive end, with the chance to be the prototypical field general facilitating at the top of the key.
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10. Sacramento Kings: Luke Kennard, G, Duke
In the span of five picks, the Kings round out their back court by adding Duke's Luke Kennard who averaged 19.5 points and 51 rebounds per game last season.
11. Charlotte Hornets: Donovan Mitchell, G, Louisville
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After trading for Dwight Howard, the Hornets add the best guard remaining in this year's class in Louisville's Donovan Mitchell who posted 15.6 points and 2.7 assists per game last season at Louisville.
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12. Detroit Pistons: Zach Collins, C, Gonzaga
The Pistons tab Gonzaga's Zach Collins, an athletic rim-defender who is also able to contribute on the offensive end of the floor, as illustrated by his 10 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
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13. Denver Nuggets: Lauri Markkanen, F, Arizona
Lauri Markkanen who shot 49.2 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from beyond the arc last season.
14. Miami Heat: John Collins, F, Wake Forest
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Wake Forest's John Collins can score from the wing, or slash to the lane for tough buckets in the paint. Miami adds a raw offensive talent who averaged 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game last season.
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15. Portland Trail Blazers: OG Anunoby, F, Indiana
Indiana's OG Anunoby has tremendous upside as a 3-and-D, which makes him a prototypical fit alongside Portland's stable of elite young guards.
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16. Chicago Bulls: Harry Giles, F/C, Duke
Health concerns and injuries cause Harry Giles to slide, but he could wind up being an absolute steal for the Bulls.
17. Milwaukee Bucks: Jarrett Allen, C, Texas
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A raw offensive talent with plenty of offensive upside, Texas' Jarrett Allen fits right into a Bucks lineup that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jabari Parker.
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18. Indiana Pacers: TJ Leaf, F, UCLA
After posting 16.3 points, and 8.2 rebounds per game at UCLA, T.J. Leaf's position versatility is too much for the Pacers to pass up.
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19. Atlanta Hawks: Ike Anigbogu, C, UCLA
Perhaps a bit of a reach for need, the Hawks land UCLA's raw and incredibly athletic Ike Anigbogu to replace Dwight Howard.
20. Portland Trail Blazers: Justin Patton, F/C, Creighton
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Not only is Justin Patton built to body up against NBA bigs on the inside, but the range to be a scoring threat as an outside shooter as well.
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21. Oklahoma City Thunder: Justin Jackson, SF, North Carolina
Justin Jackson has the skill-set to contribute immediately after averaging 18.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game last season, making him an ideal fit for the Thunder.
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22. Nets: F Semi Ojeleye, SMU
An explosive offensive player with a long 6-foot-10 wingspan, Semi Ojeleye could be the spark the Brooklyn Nets offensive game is in desperate need of finding. Last season, Ojeleye averaged 18.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
23. Toronto Raptors: Anzejs Pasecniks, C, Latvia
The Raptors add some low-post athleticism and a player who can hold down the fort on the defensive end with the ability to step back and be a reliable jump-shooter as well.
24. Utah Jazz: Isaiah Hartenstein, C, Lithuania
Utah goes shopping for interior help, and wind up with a 7-foot-1 offensive contributor who averaged 14.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.7 steals last season.
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25. Orlando Magic: Tony Bradley, C, UNC
North Carolina's Tony Bradley is rising up draft boards thanks to his size, length, and athleticism under the basket. Pairing Bradley with Malik Monk is a win for the Magic
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26. Portland Trail Blazers: Jawun Evans, PG, Oklahoma State
Portland adds backcourt depth with Juwan Evans.
27. Los Angeles Lakers (from Nets): Bam Adebayo, C, Kentucky
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A raw prospect, it isn't difficult to envision Bam Adebayo being on the receiving end of alley-ooop passes from Lonzo Ball.
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28. Los Angeles Lakers: D.J. Wilson, F, Michigan
An athletic low-post scorer, Michigan's D.J. Wilson also has the build and ability to develop into an elite rim-defender. Wilson is a great fit to pair with Lonzo Ball and whoever the Lakers add this summer in free agency.
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29. San Antonio Spurs: Kyle Kuzma, PF, Utah
The Spurs love shooters, and Indiana's Kyle Kuzma shot better than 50 percent from the field in college. He'll fit right in.
30. Utah Jazz: Terrance Ferguson, SG, Australia
Perhaps the steal of the draft, Ferguson is a high-upside offensive talent.
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