2023 NBA mock draft: Predicting the first 14 picks after the draft lottery

The 2023 NBA draft lottery is in the books. The Spurs have the rights to the No. 1 overall pick, winning the lottery for the first time since 1997 when they took Tim Duncan with the top selection. Here’s a look at how we think the first 14 picks will play out based on the lottery results.

No. 1 Spurs – Victor Wembanyama, France

No. 2 Hornets – Scoot Henderson, G League Ignite

No. 3 Trail Blazers – Brandon Miller, Alabama

No. 4 Rockets – Ausar Thompson, Overtime Elite

No. 5 Pistons – Jarace Walker, Houston

No. 6 Magic – Amen Thompson, Overtime Elite

No. 7 Pacers – Cam Whitmore, Villanova

No. 8 Wizards – Taylor Hendricks, UCF

No. 9 Jazz – Anthony Black, Arkansas

No. 10 Mavericks – Jordan Hawkins, UConn

No. 11 Magic (via Bulls) – Gradey Dick, Kansas

No. 12 Thunder – Greg Jackson, South Carolina

No. 13 Raptors – Cason Wallace, Kentucky

No. 14 Pelicans – Keyonte George, Baylor