The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone, just over a week after the Denver Nuggets captured their first championship in franchise history, topping the Miami Heat in five games. Our 2023 NBA Draft tracker kept you updated on everything draft-wise, including live results, streaming information, the order of all picks, mock drafts, trades, betting odds, news, rumors, and grades.
The consensus for years was that Victor Wembanyama would be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft (which is exactly what happened), a selection the San Antonio Spurs won the rights to in the draft lottery. After that, there were conflicting rumors and reports about how the chips would fall, especially at the No. 2 spot with Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller (ultimately, the Hornets went with Miller). As always, there was plenty of drama
The draft was broadcast live from Brooklyn on ABC (first round only) and ESPN (rounds 1 and 2). Live streams were available on the ESPN app and streaming services including YouTube TV and fuboTV (try for free). Top prospects including Wembanyama, Henderson, Miller, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, and more were in attendance.
Here is Brett Siegel's final 2023 NBA mock draft. Betting odds for the draft can be found here, and all of the latest NBA Draft news can be found here.
Our live updates on NBA Draft results, news, picks, rumors, trades, fallout, and more are below the draft order.
Grades for all 30 picks in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft
2023 NBA Draft Draft Pick Results
Dillon Reagan ·First Round:
1. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama, C, France (Full profile)
2. Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller, F, Alabama (Full profile)
3. Portland Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson, G, NBA G League Ignite (Full profile)
4. Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson, G, Overtime Elite (Full profile)
5. Detroit Pistons: Ausar Thompson, G Overtime Elite (Full profile)
6. Orlando Magic: Anthony Black, G, Arkansas (Full profile)
7. Washington Wizards (from Indiana): Bilal Coulibaly, F, France
8. Indiana Pacers (from Washington): Jarace Walker, F, Houston (Full profile)
9. Utah Jazz: Taylor Hendricks, F, UCF (Full profile)
10. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas): Cason Wallace, G, Kentucky
11. Orlando Magic (from Chicago): Jett Howard, G, Michigan
12. Dallas Mavericks (from OKC): Dereck Lively II, C, Duke (Full profile)
13. Toronto Raptors: Gradey Dick, G, Kansas (Full profile)
14. New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Hawkins, G , UConn
15. Atlanta Hawks: Kobe Bufkin, G, Michigan
16. Utah Jazz (from Minnesota): Keyonte George, G, Baylor
17. Los Angeles Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino, G, Indiana
18. Miami Heat: Jaime Jaquez Jr., F, UCLA
19. Golden State Warriors: Brandin Podziemski, G, Santa Clara
20. Houston Rockets (from Los Angeles): Cam Whitmore, F, Villanova (Full profile)
21. Brooklyn Nets (from Phoenix): Noah Clowney, C, Alabama
22. Brooklyn Nets: Dariq Whitehead, G, Duke
23. Portland Trail Blazers (from New York): Kris Murray, F, Iowa
24. Dallas Mavericks (from Sacramento): Olivier-Maxence Prosper, F, Marquette
25. Detroit Pistons (from Memphis via Boston): Marcus Sasser, G, Houston
26. Indiana Pacers (from Cleveland): Ben Sheppard, G, Belmont
27. Charlotte Hornets (from Denver via New York and Charlotte): Nick Smith Jr, G, Arkansas
28. Utah Jazz (from Philadelphia via Brooklyn): Brice Sensabaugh, F, Ohio State
29. Denver Nuggets (from Boston via Indiana): Julian Strawther, F, Gonzaga
30. Los Angeles Clippers (from Milwaukee via Houston): Kobe Brown, G, Missouri
Second Round:
31. Charlotte Hornets (from Detroit via Boston): James Nnaji, C, Nigeria
32. Denver Nuggets (from Houston via Indiana): Jalen Pickett, G, Penn State
33. Minnesota Timberwolves (from San Antonio): Leonard Miller, F, NBA G League Ignite
34. Sacramento Kings(from Charlotte via Philadelphia, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Boston): Colby Jones, G, Xavier
35. Chicago Bulls (from Portland via Atlanta, L.A. Clippers, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, and Washington): Julian Phillips, F, Tennessee
36. Milwaukee Bucks (from Orlando): Andre Jackson Jr., G, UConn
37. Denver Nuggets (from Washington via New Orleans and OKC): Hunter Tyson, F, Clemson
38. Boston Celtics (from Indiana Pacers via Sacramento): Jordan Walsh, F, Arkansas
39. Boston Celtics (from Utah via New York and Charlotte): Mouhamed Gueye, F, Washington State
40. Los Angeles Lakers (from Dallas via Oklahoma City and Denver): Maxwell Lewis, F, Pepperdine
41. Charlotte Hornets (from Charlotte via New York and Boston): Amari Bailey, G, UCLA
42. Washington Wizards (from Chicago via L.A. Lakers and Washington): Tristan Vukcevic, F, Serbia
43. Portland Trail Blazers (from Atlanta Hawks): Rayan Rupert, G, France
44. San Antonio Spurs (from Toronto): Sidy Cissoko, G, NBA G League Ignite
45. Memphis Grizzlies (from Minnesota): GG Jackson, F, South Carolina
46. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans): Seth Lundy, G, Penn State
47. Indiana Pacers (from L.A. Lakers): Mojave King, G, NBA G League Ignite
48. Los Angeles Clippers: Jordan Miller, G, Miami (FL)
49. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Golden State via Utah and New Orleans): Emoni Bates, F, Eastern Michigan
50. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami via Boston, Memphis and Dallas): Keyontae Johnson, F, Kansas State
51. Brooklyn Nets: Jalen Wilson, F, Kansas
52. Phoenix Suns: Toumani Camara, F, Dayton
53. Minnesota Timberwolves (from New York via Charlotte): Jaylen Clark, G, UCLA
54. Sacramento Kings: Jalen Slawson, F, Furmon
55. Indiana Pacers (from Cleveland via Milwaukee and Detroit): Isaiah Wong, G, Miami (FL)
56. Memphis Grizzlies: Tarik Biberovic, F, Turkey
Forfeited: Chicago Bulls (from Denver via Cleveland)
Forfeited: Philadelphia 76ers
57. Golden State Warriors (from Boston via Charlotte and Washington): Trayce Jackson-Davis, F, Indiana
58. Milwaukee Bucks: Chris Livingston, G, Kentucky
Bucks close out 2023 NBA Draft
Dillon Reagan ·With the final pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks select Chris Livingston at No. 58 overall.
Warriors trade back into draft for TJD
Dillon Reagan ·The Golden State Warriors appeared to be done for the night, but they struck a trade with the Washington Wizards for the No. 57 pick and drafted Trayce Jackson-Davis out of Indiana.
Why Hornets took Miller over Scoot
Dillon Reagan ·Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak got straight to the point when explaining why Charlotte selected Brandon Miller instead of Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 overall pick.
"Brandon Miller was our favorite all along. It wasn't an easy decision. We think he was the best player available. They are both excellent players, but he's the one that we feel will be great in Charlotte."
Jalen Hood-Schifino reacts to going to LA
Dillon Reagan ·As a huge Kobe Bryant fan growing up, getting drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers was extra special for Jalen Hood-Schifino. Here are Jalen's comments on what it means to be picked by the Purple & Gold, courtesy of ClutchPoints NBA reporter Sam DiGiovanni:
“It's honestly really crazy and kinda hard to say how I feel because growing up I was a big Kobe fan. I was always watching his videos, watching the Lakers. So to be drafted by the Lakers is kinda surreal, it's kinda crazy. Like I said, I'm thankful to the organization and I'm super excited.”
Jalen Hood-Schifino said he was a big Kobe Bryant fan growing up and that it’s “surreal” to be drafted by the Lakers pic.twitter.com/Uo5lc0uuxG
Spurs' Summer League plan for Wemby
Dillon Reagan ·Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich confirms that No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama will play in the 2023 NBA Summer League, but it's unclear how many games he'll appear in and how many minutes he'll receive in those games.
NBA Draft Grades
Dillon Reagan ·Here are Brett Siegel's grades for every pick in the 1st round of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Clippers close out 1st round
Dillon Reagan ·The LA Clippers finish off the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft by picking Missouri guard Kobe Brown 30th overall.
Champs take Gonzaga product
Dillon Reagan ·At No. 29, the NBA champion Denver Nuggets select Gonzaga's Julian Strawther.
Pistons trade for No. 25 pick
Dillon Reagan ·The Boston Celtics are trading the No. 25 pick to the Detroit Pistons, who select Houston's Marcus Sasser. Boston receives the No. 31 pick back in the deal.
Mavs trade up to No. 24 pick
Dillon Reagan ·The Dallas Mavericks trade for the Sacramento Kings' No. 24 pick and select Marquette forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Richaun Holmes was included in the deal.
Whitmore finally off the board
Dillon Reagan ·Villanova's Cam Whitmore is selected by the Houston Rockets with the 20th overall pick.
Dubs take local product
Dillon Reagan ·A busy Thursday for the Golden State Warriors continues, as they draft Santa Clara's Brandin Podziemski with the No. 19 pick.
UCLA's Jaquez goes to South Beach
Dillon Reagan ·The Miami Heat draft UCLA star Jaime Jaquez Jr. with the No. 18 overall pick.
Lakers add Hoosier
Dillon Reagan ·The Lakers were rumored to be considering trading the No. 17 overall pick, but they ultimately help the selection and draft Indiana's Jalen Hood-Schifino.
Jazz hold at No. 16, select George
Dillon Reagan ·After holding trade conversations around both the No. 9 and 16 picks, the Utah Jazz decide to stand pat and select Baylor's Keyonte George at 16.
Jordan Hawkins to NOLA
Dillon Reagan ·The national champion UConn Huskies see their first player taken off the board in 2023, with the New Orleans Pelicans picking Jordan Hawkins at No. 14.
Scoot speaks out
Dillon Reagan ·Immediately after being drafted by Portland third overall, Scoot Henderson revealed what he brings to the Blazers.
“They're getting a dog, they're getting a dog that's going to come in and that's going to be hungry. I'm young but I got a mature mindset and that's to work, that's to come in and make a real impact,” Henderson said. “Not just the basketball side, but in the community. They're getting a special player, a special person.”
Dallas gets Duke center
Dillon Reagan ·After trading back two spots and helping their cap situation, the Dallas Mavericks draft Duke's Dereck Lively II with the No. 12 overall pick.
Orlando Wolverines!?
Dillon Reagan ·The Orlando Magic continue to show an affinity for Michigan by drafting Jett Howard with the No. 11 overall pick.
OKC trades up with Dallas
Dillon Reagan ·The Oklahoma City Thunder draft Cason Wallace with the No. 10 overall pick after agreeing to take on Davis Bertans' contract in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks that included the No. 12 pick.
Wemby excited to work with Duncan
Dillon Reagan ·Just when you thought Spurs fans couldn't love Wemby more:
Victory Wembanyama told Gregg Popovich he wants the opportunity to work with Tim Duncan.
“I can’t think of a better role model.” pic.twitter.com/Pstooz3U4e
Jazz take Taylor Hendricks
Dillon Reagan ·The Utah Jazz make Taylor Hendricks the first player in UCF history to be drafted in the first round, selecting him 9th overall.
Did Indiana fleece Washington?
Dillon Reagan ·After trading back one spot, the Pacers select Houston's Jarace Walker at No. 8 overall
Wizards trade up to draft France product
Dillon Reagan ·The Washington Wizards trade up one spot with the Indiana Pacers to draft Bilal Coulibaly out of France at No. 7.
Magic select Anthony Black
Dillon Reagan ·Arkansas guard Anthony Black lands with the Orlando Magic with the No. 6 overall pick.
Pistons snag Ausar
Dillon Reagan ·Right after his brother goes to the Houston Rockets, Ausar Thompson is drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the fifth overall pick.
Amen to Houston
Dillon Reagan ·The Houston Rockets draft a dynamic playmaker in Amen Thompson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Scoot to Portland
Dillon Reagan ·Damian Lillard has a new backcourt running mate, with the Portland Trail Blazers selecting Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick.
Charlotte Hornets select Brandon Miller
Dillon Reagan ·After much debate about whether the Charlotte Hornets would select Scoot Henderson, they ultimately draft Alabama's Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick.
Wemby goes to Spurs
Dillon Reagan ·To the surprise of nobody, the San Antonio Spurs officially draft Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
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