The 2014 NBA Draft is finally here with the Los Angeles Lakers holding the seventh overall pick. While there were plenty of rumors leading up to the draft, the Lakers are targeting Julius Randle, Marcus Smart, Aaron Gordon, Noah Vonleh, or Elfrid Payton — with Joel Embiid and Dante Exum potentially available.
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The 2014 NBA Draft begins at 4:30 p.m. PST on ESPN. Here is our running diary of the NBA Draft that includes first round picks, rumors, and trades:
If the Cavaliers don't trade #1, they've made up their mind on who to take, per league source. PHI, UTA not in mix to move up, per sources.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) June 26, 2014
League sources: Philly making a big push — picks 3,10, 32 & NEXT yrs 1st & Thad Young for Cleveland for No. 1 and Wiggins.
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) June 26, 2014
1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Andrew Wiggins, SG/SF, Kansas
Just spoke with Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry, who is here, and he confirmed Bucks will take either Jabari Parker or Andrew Wiggins.
— Andy Katz (@ESPNAndyKatz) June 26, 2014
2. Milwaukee Bucks – Jabari Parker, SF/PF, Duke
Lot of talk in green room that Joel Embiid could go No. 3 to Philly. We'll see.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) June 26, 2014
3. Philadelphia 76ers – Joel Embiid, C, Kansas
Joel Embiid looks thrilled to be going to Philadelphia.
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 26, 2014
4. Orlando Magic – Aaron Gordon, SF/PF, Arizona
5. Utah Jazz – Dante Exum, PG, Australia
Sacramento and Boston discussing a trade sending Ben McLemore to Celtics for the 6th pick, league source tells Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 26, 2014
Hearing the #celtics are leaning towards Marcus Smart if they keep the pick
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) June 26, 2014
6. Boston Celtics – Marcus Smart, PG, Oklahoma St.
Candidates left that Lakers like: Marcus Smart, Julius Randle, Noah Vonleh
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) June 27, 2014
7. Los Angeles Lakers – Julius Randle, PF, Kentucky
Sacramento is focused on Elfrid Payton, Jr., and Nik Stauskas with the No. 8 pick, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 27, 2014
8. Sacramento Kings – Nik Stauskas, PG/SG, Michigan
9. Charlotte Hornets – Noah Vonleh, PF/C, Indiana
10. Philadelphia 76ers – Elfrid Payton, PG, Louisiana-Lafayette (Traded to ORL)
Elfrid Payton could be on the move, sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 27, 2014
11. Denver Nuggets – Doug McDermott, SF/PF, Creighton (Traded to CHI)
Doug McDermott has been traded to Chicago for 16 and 19, sources told ESPN.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) June 27, 2014
12. Orlando Magic – Dario Saric, SF/PF, Croatia (Traded to PHI)
Orlando selected Dario Saric with No. 12 pick in the NBA Draft, league source tells Yahoo Sports. He'll go to Sixers for Payton.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 27, 2014
As Wolves' turn at No. 13 approaches, all signs continue to point to no Kevin Love deal tonight and trade talks resuming post draft
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 27, 2014
13. Minnesota Timberwolves – Zach LaVine, PG/SG, UCLA
Walking behind former UCLA player Zach LaVine and he is not happy about where he got drafted
— Tyler R. Tynes (@TylerRickyTynes) June 27, 2014
14. Phoenix Suns – T.J. Warren, SF, NC State
15. Atlanta Hawks – Adreian Payne, PF, Michigan St.
16. Chicago Bulls – Jusuf Nurkic, C, Bosnia (Traded to DEN)
17. Boston Celtics – James Young, SF, Kentucky
Four players left in the green room here at the #NBADraft … Gary Harris (!), Rodney Hood, Tyler Ennis and Shabazz Napier.
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) June 27, 2014
18. Phoenix Suns – Tyler Ennis, PG, Syracuse
Toronto is working to acquire the rights for guard Tyler Ennis from Phoenix, per source.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) June 27, 2014
Gary Harris will be taken soon.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) June 27, 2014
19. Chicago Bulls – Gary Harris, SG, Michigan St. (Traded to DEN)
20. Toronto Raptors – Bruno Caboclo, SF, Brazil
21. Oklahoma City Thunder – Mitch McGary, PG, Michigan
Source: Miami hasn't called Memphis for Napier.
— Andy Katz (@ESPNAndyKatz) June 27, 2014
22. Memphis Grizzlies – Jordan Adams, SG, UCLA
The Memphis Grizzlies are planning to keep UCLA's Jordan Adams with the No. 22 pick, league source tells RealGM.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2014
23. Utah Jazz – Rodney Hood, SF, Duke
24. Charlotte Hornets – Shabazz Napier, PG, Connecticut (Traded to MIA)
Napier picked at No. 24 by Charlotte on behalf of the Heat, who have landed LeBron James' favorite college point guard
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 27, 2014
25. Houston Rockets – Clint Capela, PF, Switzerland
Rockets are keeping Clint Capella, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 27, 2014
26. Miami Heat – P.J. Hairston, SG, North Carolina/Texas Legends (Traded to CHA)
27. Phoenix Suns – Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG, Serbia
28. Los Angeles Clippers – C.J. Wilcox, SG/SF, Washington
The Clippers plan to keep CJ Wilcox, league source tells Yahoo Sports. No trade.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 27, 2014
Michigan's Glenn Robinson is a strong consideration for Oklahoma City at No. 29, but no decision yet, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 27, 2014
29. Oklahoma City Thunder – Josh Huestis, SF, Stanford
30. San Antonio Spurs – Kyle Anderson, SF/PF, UCLA
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