The Portland Trail Blazers are bringing in prospects, two of which were chosen in the latest mock draft from Bleacher Report.
The Portland Trail Blazers now know that they will be picking at Nos. 7 & 14 in the NBA Draft next month, along with a pair of second-round picks.
Here’s a look at who the team took in the lottery of Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft from Zach Buckley:
No. 7 pick Dalton Knecht
The Portland Trail Blazers seem unlikely to draft another guard like Rob Dillingham. And the timelines of Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis may make them less attractive to a team that will be looking to give Scoot Henderson more help.
At 23 years old with a strong frame, outstanding shotmaking ability and a competitive edge, Dalton Knecht could look like a sure thing worth adding at No. 7. He comes with a level of skill, polish and professionalism that Portland could value over the perceived upside of bigger projects like Cody Williams and the Ignite teenagers.
No. 14 pick (via Warriors) Kyshawn George, Miami
Kyshawn George visits the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, and he’ll be working out for most teams in the late-lottery to mid-first round.
Scouts have been drawn to his size for a guard, shooting and ball-handling, a combination that created an enticing archetype. His lack of strength and explosion inside the arc does hint at risk, but if Portland gets a big like Clingan at No. 7, the Blazers may want to swing bigger on a 6’7” 20-year-old, live-dribble passer who shot 40.8 percent from three.
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