13) Atlanta Hawks—Colin Murray-Boyles
Finding the right fit for forward Colin Murray-Boyles will be key, and the Atlanta Hawks may be the perfect fit. They were a play-in team, and with two first-round picks, they have two chances to improve their roster. Murray-Boyles, despite being 6'7", is projected to play power forward in the NBA due to his versatility.
Although he is undersized at the four, he can guard away from the basket, defend in the post, and rebound. Offensively, he is an outstanding finisher and is known for taking opposing fours off the dribble while facing up. It's a good way to negate the difference in size, though he will have to develop into a shooter for him to emerge as a starting-caliber player.
At the moment, that might not be in the cards, but playing with shooters such as Trae Young and Zacharrie Rischasher. That could allow him to fit on the Hawks, especially when paired with Onyeka Okongwu, who is developing into a stretch-five.
Murray-Boyles has the talent to carve out a role in the NBA, with many comparing him to Julius Randle but better defensively. That is at least worth taking a flyer on with the thirteenth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
14) San Antonio Spurs—Noa Essengue
With the pick they received from the Atlanta Hawks in the Dejounte Murray trade, the San Antonio Spurs should address their other big issue. With their first pick, they took Tre Johnson to add shooting to their roster, but they should take big man Noa Essengue 14th overall.
He is an intriguing talent, especially since he is the youngest player in this draft class. He will only be 18 and a half by draft night, and he may still be growing both physically and as a player.
The French forward is 6-9 and boasts a standing reach in line with a center and the speed of a guard. He could conceivably play both small forward and power forward in the NBA, with his biggest swing skill being his shooting. He is currently shooting below 30% from three, but has good form and is shooting nearly 75% from the line on a large sample size of attempts.
If he can emerge as a good shooter and bulk up, then he could be a useful piece for the Spurs. The best-case scenario would be that he can guard multiple positions, like Jeremy Sochan, but be a more reliable shooter with the speed to attack closeouts or get out in transition. That would make him a worthwhile prospect at 14 for the Spurs.