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2022 NBA Draft: Evaluating the 1st-Round for all 30 teams

By Trevyn Gray

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Mark Williams reacts after being drafted 15th overall by the Charlotte Hornets during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Mark Williams reacts after being drafted 15th overall by the Charlotte Hornets during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and Keegan Murray pose for photos after Murray was drafted with the 4th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

2022 NBA Draft: Evaluating the 1st-Round for all 30 teams: Sacramento Kings

Sacramento has the longest current playoff drought across all major sports (NBA, NFL, MLB), having last made the playoffs in 2007.

The Kings recently acquired Domantas Sabonis to pair with star guard De’Aaron Fox. So, Iowa’s Keegan Murray will pair nicely with these three as a wing player who can make the right plays as a third option.

Grade: B+

2022 NBA Draft: Evaluating the 1st-Round for all 30 teams: San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs just barely missed the playoffs, as they went on a late-season run to attempt to score a bid to the NBA’s postseason. They ended up with the 10th seed in the west, as they lost in the first round of the Play-In Tournament.

The Spurs desperately needed a versatile, defensive-minded big man to integrate into Gregg Popovich’s scheme. They drafted Baylor’s Jeremy Sochan to solve this issue. He’s an elite defender who can also catch lobs and fit in well with an unselfish point guard, like Dejounte Murry.

San Antonio also drafted Malaki Brahnam out of Ohio State – an efficient two-way guard who will fit in well with their culture.

With the 25th pick, they selected Notre Dame’s Blake Wesley – a shot-creating, two-way guard who will add to the defensive intensity that is preached in San Antonio.

Grade: A-

2022 NBA Draft: Evaluating the 1st-Round for all 30 teams: Toronto Raptors

When the Raptors are completely healthy, they are a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference with their plethora of wing talent. They did not have a first-round pick.

Grade: N/A

2022 NBA Draft: Evaluating the 1st-Round for all 30 teams: Utah Jazz

The Jazz did not have a pick in the first round, but they will be focusing on the potential roster turnover for this offseason.

Grade: N/A

2022 NBA Draft: Evaluating the 1st-Round for all 30 teams: Washington Wizards

The Wizards are in a saga where they are looking to keep star Bradley Beal as the cornerstone piece for their rebuild. They won 35 games this past season.

Washington took Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis with the tenth-overall pick to pair with their roster of elite scorers. Davis and Beal as a backcourt will be a difficult scoring tandem for any team that will have to contend with them.

Grade: A-

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