The dust has settled after the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, with French prospect Zaccharie Risacher going No. 1 overall to the Atlanta Hawks. Now attention turns to the second round, which is usually a place for developmental prospects. Round 2 of the NBA Draft now has its own day, and the amount of time teams have to make their picks has been increased to four minutes per selection from two minutes in previous years.
Yahoo Sports’ Krysten Peek has you covered with the best available prospects remaining in the second round, and among the group is USC freshman Bronny James. The son of NBA legend LeBron James is sure to grab headlines when (or if?) he’s drafted after averaging 4.8 points per game at USC, following his cardiac arrest in the summer of 2023.
During the second round broadcast, ESPN’s Bob Myers reported that James family agent Rich Paul is telling teams Bronny doesn’t want to play for not to draft him, or he’ll go play in Australia instead.
“Rich Paul is calling teams, don’t take Bronny James … if you take him, he’s going to Australia.” Bob Myers on Bronny James’ draft status pic.twitter.com/p6mWNMAjma
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The Warriors are sending the pick to the Thunder.
Ajinca averaged 11.5 points during the LNB Pro A playoffs and has a ton of upside as a perimeter scorer. Hes a two-way player who rebounds well and has a high IQ.
One of the best stories in college basketball, Freeman went from being a walk-on at Akron to a starter. He was one of the best players at the Portsmouth Invitational, was invited to the G League combine and then got called up for the NBA Draft Combine. His strength when he has the ball in the lane, and also how well he moves off the ball, cutting, flashing, slipping screens, makes him an intriguing pick in the first half of the second round.
The Denver Nuggets are trading veteran guard Reggie Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nuggets are also sending three unprotected second-round picks to the Hornets, per Wojnarowski, but it is not currently clear what Denver is receiving in return.
Denver is trading Reggie Jackson to Charlotte with three unprotected second-round picks, source tells ESPN.
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 65
School: Connecticut
Height: 6′ 5″
Weight: 195
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Newton is a winner and went through hot shooting streaks at UConn this year. He was the best guard on the court during the NCAA championship game against Purdue, and even though he’s a little undersized, he makes up for it with his shot creation off the bounce and moves that keeps the defense guessing.
Draft Grade: A-
Pre-Draft Rank: 46
School: N. Carolina
Height: 6′ 7″
Weight: 225
Ingram was the glue guy for North Carolina during his junior season and showed significant improvement from his first two seasons at Stanford. He can step out and knock down 3s or play inside during small-ball lineups. The Spurs adding Ingram to the rebuild is huge for some supplementary size alongside Victor Wembanyama or an option on the wing.
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 63
School: Kentucky
Height: 6′ 6″
Weight: 195
Reeves is a bucket-getter and was the leader on a Kentucky team that was loaded with a ton of young talent. He’s clutch in high-pressure situations (averaging 45% from 3-point range) and even though he’s 23, Reeves has found ways to improve and add to his game every year.
The Orlando Magic are trading pick No. 47 to the New Orleans Pelicans, per multiple reports. In return, the Magic are receiving two future pick swaps 2030 and 2031 per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Pelicans took Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves with the pick.
The Magic are trading No. 47 to New Orleans for two future pick swaps (2030 and 2031), per source.
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 34
School: Minnesota
Height: 6′ 6″
Weight: 190
Christie was receiving late first-round buzz during the pre-draft process but he fell to the second round due to his inconsistency during the season and limitations as a playmaker. He shot 39% from 3 and has upside as a perimeter shooter but will need some time to develop.
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 43
School: Houston
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 200
Shead is one of the toughest guards in this draft class and was the floor general for four very successful years at Houston. He can pick up full court on defense and be a menace on ball screens, fighting through everything. At the draft combine, he wasn’t 100% healthy yet, coming back from an ankle injury, but was still the best point guard on the court during 5-on-5 scrimmages. He has all the tools to have a very long NBA career as a primary guard.
Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 58
School: Arizona
Height: 6′ 6″
Weight: 215
Larsson is a four-year college player who contributed at a high level offensively, averaging 20.1 points at Arizona. His passing rate isn’t great, dishing out under two assists per game, but his size at 6-foot-6 and shooting potential translates well for the Heat.
The Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks are flipping the No. 43 and No. 44 picks, per multiple reports. The Heat used No. 43 to select Nikola Djurisic on behalf of the Hawks, and will receive cash from Atlanta in the deal.
Miami gets No. 44 — one slot back — and cash from Atlanta, sources said. https://t.co/LObCZ1HsUw
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Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 38
School: Belgium
Height: 6′ 7″
Weight: 209
Durisic tested the NBA waters last year during the pre-draft process and took the feedback from NBA teams seriously, improving his shot selection and finish around the rim. He’s still a bit turnover prone (3.2 per game) but he finds creative ways to score and has solid size at the guard position at 6-foot-7.
Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 45
School: Colorado
Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 189
Simpson is a speedy point guard who plays bigger than his 6-foot-2 frame. He’s tough in the lane, has improved his 3-point jumper and is a guy who can come in right away and can lead the second unit. He’s a little undersized and the Hornets have invested in a lot of guards in the last two drafts, but he’s so tough and a hard worker who can be a backup point guard to LaMelo Ball.
Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 52
School: UCLA
Height: 6′ 10″
Weight: 245
Bona showed more promise as a pick-and-roll big during the 5-on-5 scrimmages at the combine but still needs to be a bit more patient defensively. He can come in and play right away alongside Jared McCain in the second unit with his size and strength on the block combined with McCain’s outside shooting.
It’s been a round-robin kind of night: After starting with the Portland Trailblazers, the No. 40 pick passed to the New York Knicks and finally landed with the Phoenix Suns, per multiple reports. With the pick, the Suns selected Marquette center Osasere “Oso” Ighodaro.
The Knicks now have the No. 51 and No. 56 picks after the trade with Phoenix.
The Suns are trading the Knicks 51 and 56, per source. https://t.co/ESuQtmLOdD
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Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 57
School: Marquette
Height: 6′ 11″
Weight: 235
Ighodaro played alongside a dynamic point guard in Tyler Kolek at Marquette and has excellent footwork in the pick-and-roll. During pre-draft workouts, teams were most impressed with his passing and how well he holds down the paint against stronger players in the post.
“Rich Paul is calling teams, don’t take Bronny James … if you take him, he’s going to Australia.” Bob Myers on Bronny James’ draft status pic.twitter.com/p6mWNMAjma
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Pre-Draft Rank: 47
School: Washington St.
Height: 6′ 8″
Weight: 205
Wells transferred from a Division II program to Washington State. Even though hes a bit of a late bloomer, he showed more confidence in Power 5 competition and has upside.
Pre-Draft Rank: 51
School: UCSB
Height: 6′ 5″
Weight: 190
Mitchell averaged 20 points while shooting 40% from 3 during his junior year at UC Santa Barbara. Hes a big guard who is solid in the pick-and-roll option.
Pre-Draft Rank: 30
School: Sweden
Height: 6′ 9″
Weight: 212
Klintman has good size as a pick-and-pop big and improved his decision making and physicality during his one season in Australias National Basketball League. He still has room to grow into his frame and has a budding 3-point shot.
It’s a double Woj bomb: The Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder are trading up for picks No. 37 and No. 38, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Per Woknarowski, the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the No. 37 pick to Detroit after drafting Swedish forward Bobi Klintman.
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are sending the No. 38 pick to the Thunder, after selecting Belgian guard Ajay Mitchell.
Minnesota is trading No. 37 to Detroit, which is targeting Bobi Klintman, source tells ESPN.
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The Knicks are trading No. 38 to OKC, source tells ESPN.
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The Indiana Pacers are giving the San Antonio Spurs cash and the No. 36 pick, in return for San Antonio’s No. 35 pick, per multiple reports.
The Spurs took Australian forward Johnny Furphy with No. 35, and the Pacers took Spanish guard Juan Núñez. With the deal, the two will swap.
Furphy is being traded to the Pacers for No. 36 overall pick Juan Nunez and cash, per @JakeLFischer. https://t.co/qTEezXNjk9
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Nunez has improved a lot at point guard since the FIBA World Cup last year playing for Spain. He still lacks a second burst when taking players off the dribble and getting downhill, but passes well and has good size for a draft-and-stash point guard.
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Draft Grade: B-
Pre-Draft Rank: 25
School: Kansas
Height: 6′ 9″
Weight: 202
Furphy elected to stay in this draft after reportedly turning down a lucrative NIL deal to return to Kansas, leading many to believe he left the combine with a promise in the first round. That wasn’t the case, but Furphy is an excellent option with how well he shoots and his added size on the perimeter. Scouts were impressed with his high release and quick twitch jumper but he’s a year removed from being impactful in the NBA and needs further development, which could be a reason why he fell to the second round.
The Spurs are adding Australian-born Johnny Furphy #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/C76HN9NKQL
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Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 24
School: Marquette
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 195
The senior has the best assist ratio out of any guard in the draft. He is a smart player who plays to his strengths, finishing on the left side of the rim every chance he can. Expect him to be off the board at 31 to Toronto, a steal for the first team picking in the second round. Kolek can come in right away and contribute with his passing ability and how crafty he is in the lane. He averaged 15.3 points and led all college players in assists with 7.7 per game.
The Knicks (via the Blazers) are taking last year’s D-1 assists leader Tyler Kolek #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/weo0LXcYYn
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 26
School: G League Ignite
Height: 6′ 7″
Weight: 215
Smith improved significantly during his season with the Ignite and has great size with an inside-out game that translates to the NBA. He shot the 3-ball well all season and improved his motor. Still just 19 years old, he’s a bit more of a raw prospect but can flourish in the right situation. He can bring some added size alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and can space the floor as an inside-outside scorer.
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Draft Grade: A-
Pre-Draft Rank: 21
School: Duke
Height: 7′ 0″
Weight: 248
The fact that he fell to the Jazz in the second round is a gift. It gives the Jazz the freedom to play big at times with multiple 7-footers on the court or Filipowski can help anchor the frontcourt with the secondary unit.
The Jazz are drafting Duke’s Kyle Filipowski 32nd overall #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/KUjXUyrK3r
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Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 42
School: San Francisco
Height: 6′ 8″
Weight: 225
This is a scouting team win for Toronto recognizing that their star player Scottie Barnes and Mogbo grew up together and work out together during the offseason. Bringing in instant chemistry to slide alongside Barnes is a step in the right direction. Mogbo was a fast riser during the pre-draft process with how well he played during the combine, his work off the pick-and-roll and great touch that extends off the block. He was a walking double-double this past season, averaging 14.2 points and 10.1 rebounds at San Francisco.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to be one of the most sought-after wings in free agency after declining his player option with the Denver Nuggets. The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be among the teams interested in signing the 11-year veteran.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is declining his $15.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season and will become a free agent, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/AIwYopCyDI
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The Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings participated in a draft-day trade, with Toronto sending six-year forward Jalen McDaniels to Sacramento in exchange for guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov, per multiple reports. Neither team exchanged picks in the trade.
The Raptors are sending Jalen McDaniels to the Kings in the deal, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/7wsl5cI2sx
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Several intriguing names are still available for Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft, but the biggest storyline will likely be where Bronny James goes.
The story could be short and simple with the Los Angeles Lakers selecting the 19-year-old at pick No. 55 and eventually playing him with his father, LeBron James. However, the possibility exists for some drama, complications and even pettiness with Bronny getting drafted. Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel outlined one of the juicier scenarios in his latest column:
If Bronny hasnt been selected Thursday afternoon, wouldn’t it make sense if you are the Boston Celtics, sitting at 54, to take him away from the Lakers and demand a 2025 second-round pick (or even a player or more picks) in return? The Lakers are the one franchise that has extra reason to value him, after all.
Presumably a second-round pick next year is better than the 55th pick in the worst draft in decades. Plus youd get to hassle your archrival. Whats the risk? This could be Curb Your Enthusiasm spite-store-type stuff.
Imagine Bronny James being a key figure for a new chapter in the vaunted Lakers-Celtics rivalry. “LeBron’s son held hostage by NBA champions!” Stay tuned.
The Atlanta Hawks are sending forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In return, the Hawks receive the No. 44 pick in today’s draft.
ESPN Sources: The Atlanta Hawks are trading F AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the 44th pick in Thursdays NBA Draft. Griffin, 20, was a 2022 first-round pick out of Duke. pic.twitter.com/IhjHKnCxCd
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In another day-of trade, Oklahoma City is sending forward Lindy Waters III to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for the No. 52 pick, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Oklahoma City is trading Lindy Waters III to Golden State for No. 52 pick, sources say.
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The first trade of Day 2 of the NBA Draft is here, with the Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly sending guard Wendell Moore Jr. and the No. 37 pick to the Detroit Pistons, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. In exchange, Detroit is giving the Timberwolves the No. 53 pick.
Detroit is sending No. 53 to Minnesota in the deal, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski. https://t.co/Fnmkjw63tp
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Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 32
School: Creighton
Height: 6′ 7″
Weight: 205
Scheierman’s shot creation and size as a perimeter player is what shot him inside the first round. He’s a four-year player out of Creighton and averaged 18.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game as a senior.
With the 30th pick of the NBA Draft, the @celtics select Baylor Scheierman!2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm LIVE on ABC & ESPN! pic.twitter.com/t2BnN6ju5R
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Draft Grade: A-
Pre-Draft Rank: 18
School: USC
Height: 6′ 5″
Weight: 210
The fact that Collier fell so far in the draft after entering this past college season as the No. 1 high school recruit is shocking. The biggest gap in his game is his outside jumper and his turnovers during his one year at USC. Where he does excel is in the open court, and he has great body control around the rim. With the spacing and pace of the NBA game, he could be a steal for the Jazz.
Isaiah Collier is selected 29th overall by the @utahjazz in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/PmpA0Uqjeb
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Draft Grade: B
Pre-Draft Rank: 41
School: Virginia
Height: 6′ 8″
Weight: 216
Dunn was the best perimeter defender in college basketball this season with his length at 6-foot-8 and averaging 2.3 blocks and just under two steals per game during his sophomore season at Virginia. The biggest hole in his game is his 3-point shooting where he made only 20% of his attempts from deep this past season.
Ryan Dunn is selected 28th overall by the @nuggets in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/jPg5JY4Ogn
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Draft Grade: A
Pre-Draft Rank: 33
School: Illinois
Height: 6′ 6″
Weight: 225
Shannon is a three-level scorer who has improved his 3-point shot over the course of his college career, finishing his senior season at Illinois shooting 36.2% from deep. He’s an older, experienced guard at 23 who can come in right away and contribute for Minnesota.
With the 27th pick of the NBA Draft, the @Timberwolves select Terrence Shannon Jr. (@Sn1per_T)!2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm LIVE on ABC & ESPN!
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With the 26th pick of the NBA Draft, the @WashWizards select Dillon Jones (@drizzydj23)!2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm LIVE on ABC & ESPN! pic.twitter.com/GiBZkinIiN
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 22
School: France
Height: 6′ 8″
Weight: 210
Dadiet is one of the youngest players in the draft, still just 18 years old, and will be a draft-and-stash development project for the Knicks. His size and strength at 6-foot-8 along the perimeter is what first stands out when he plays, and he’s showing more signs as a poised playmaker off the wing, finishing his season in Germany for Ratiopharm Ulm on a high note.
Pacome Dadiet is selected 25th overall by the @nyknicks in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/aPXD33Gf35
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 11
School: Miami (FL)
Height: 6′ 8″
Weight: 205
George hit a late growth spurt two years ago and shot up from 6-foot-3 to 6-8. He still passes like a point guard but is playing more along the perimeter. His 3-point shot is what’s most intriguing, shooting 41% from 3 off the bench during his one year at Miami.
Kyshawn George is selected 24th overall by the @nyknicks in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/U89ZIXi0Me
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 35
School: Southern California Academy
Height: 6′ 5″
Weight: 165
Johnson’s upside as a 6-foot-5 combo guard is very intriguing and he’s a player who has been in the gym working out with Rockets guard Jalen Green since 8th grade. They have similar mannerisms as playmakers, and Johnson is still so raw as prospect but could end up being one of the best players in this draft two to three years down the road.
AJ Johnson is selected 23nd overall by the @Bucks in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/99deBOq8G2
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 27
School: Dayton
Height: 6′ 10″
Weight: 235
Holmes could be that hybrid big with his polished interior scoring and improvement in his shot selection behind the arc, averaging 38.6% from 3-point range.
DaRon Holmes II is selected 22nd overall by the @Suns in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/bNmk2rbbzT
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 23
School: Baylor
Height: 7′ 0″
Weight: 235
Missi still has a ton of room for growth after his one year at Baylor, but the glimpses that he showed defending the block and running the floor well in transition scream upside as a rim-running big in the NBA at 7 feet.
With the 21st pick in the #NBADraft, the Pelicans select Yves Missi!#PelicansDraft | @BaylorMBB pic.twitter.com/5UmPlqlk4F
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Draft Grade: A-
Pre-Draft Rank: 28
School: California
Height: 6′ 7″
Weight: 215
Tyson was one of the best scorers in the Pac-12 and can do a little bit of everything really well. He’s strong with the ball, cuts well and finishes through contact, but his mobility on defense and ability to keep players in front still needs some work.
With the 20th pick of the NBA Draft, the @cavs select Jaylon Tyson (@jaylontyson)!2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm LIVE on ABC & ESPN!
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Did the Lakers get the steal of the draft with Dalton Knecht? #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/RDn6NnKsax
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Draft Grade: B+
Pre-Draft Rank: 19
School: Baylor
Height: 6′ 5″
Weight: 195
Walter has solid size for a shooting guard at 6-foot-5 and showed more promise off the bounce during his one year at Baylor. His 3-point shot was a little inconsistent over his freshman season at Baylor, but the spacing in the NBA will allow him better looks for higher-percentage shots.
With the 19th pick of the NBA Draft, the @Raptors select Ja’Kobe Walter (@JaKobeWalter1)!2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm LIVE on ABC & ESPN!
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Reporter: “Do you remember watching [Chauncey Billups] play in Detroit?”Donovan Clingan: “No I’m too young.” pic.twitter.com/JXWvECFVud
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