NBA Mock Draft

The Cleveland Cavaliers get a do over. What will they do?

Cleveland Cavaliers Win NBA Draft Lottery - Luck is definitely on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ side. On Tuesday night, the Cavaliers won the lottery again and will have the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft for the second straight year. The Cavs will most likely use the selection on Duke swingman Jabari Parker or either of Kansas stars Joel Embiid or Andrew Wiggins. Last year, Cleveland selected Anthony Bennett with the top pick and his season was pretty much a bust.  (Photo: Kathy Willens/AP Photo)

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Cleveland Gets No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft  - With just a 1.7% chance of winning the top selection in the NBA Draft lottery Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame odds and luckily drew the No. 1 pick for the second consecutive year. Cavs general manager David Griffin told ESPN that his phone started ringing immediately following the lottery with teams on the other end inquiring about the top pick in the June 26 Draft. Now that we know the order, here's our post-lottery NBA Mock Draft with all the lottery teams. And with the first pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select....(Photo: Kathy Willens/AP Photo)

Report: Cavs Leaning Toward Joel Embiid With No. 1 Pick - ESPN is reporting that the Cleveland Cavaliers are indeed leaning toward drafting the 7-foot center from Kansas, Joel Embiid, with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft on June 26. Embiid reportedly wowed the Cavs’ front office and owner Dan Gilbert in his full workout last week, reportedly ending it by launching and nailing a series of three-pointers. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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1. Cleveland Cavaliers—Joel Embiid (Kansas) - Although still raw offensively, center Joel Embiid is being compared to NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon for his footwork and fluidity packaged in a lithe 7-0, 250-pound frame. After averaging 11 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks per game at Kansas this past season, we would love to see Embiid and Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving form one of the league's best inside-outside combinations. Picking Embiid with the No. 1 pick will allow them to do just that. It may even lure LeBron James back to Cleveland as rumored. Just like the lotto...hey, you never know.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NCAA Championship Week - It’s that time of the year when offices, friends and family attempt the almost impossible: trying to figure out who will fill the 16 spots for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. So far it’s anyone’s game, as Ohio State, Michigan, Duke and more are fighting for the No. 1 spot in the brackets. How do you think your favorite teams will place on Sunday when the official brackets are revealed?(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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2. Milwaukee Bucks—Jabari Parker (Duke) - All reports on Jabari Parker indicate that he can come into the NBA and contribute as a key scorer immediately. That's great news for the Milwaukee Bucks, who finished an NBA-worst 15-67 this past 2013-14 season. The Bucks will sorely need some of same punch that the 6-8, Chi-town product sported at Duke, averaging 19.1 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Parker is a flat out star.(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

3. Philadelphia 76ers—Andre Wiggins (Kansas) - Drake shouts out fellow-Canadian Andrew Wiggins on his "Draft Day" track, and we see the Philadelphia 76ers doing much of the same on June 26th. The 6-8 swingman had flashes of next-level brilliance at Kansas, where he averaged 17 points and six rebounds per game, and we think the often-critical Philadelphia fans will embrace the kid as he grows and earns his keep in the league. Pencil in Philly, No. 3 on Draft Day for A. Wiggins. Although Drake, a global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors, would surely love to have him up north we bet. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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3. Philadelphia 76ers—Andre Wiggins (Kansas) - Drake shouts out fellow-Canadian Andrew Wiggins on his "Draft Day" track, and we see the Philadelphia 76ers doing much of the same on June 26th. The 6-8 swingman had flashes of next-level brilliance at Kansas, where he averaged 17 points and six rebounds per game, and we think the often-critical Philadelphia fans will embrace the kid as he grows and earns his keep in the league. Pencil in Philly, No. 3 on Draft Day for A. Wiggins. Although Drake, a global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors, would surely love to have him up north we bet. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

4. Orlando Magic—Julius Randle (Kentucky) - A big who's rugged, nasty, and tough with a grown-man game. That's what the Orlando Magic need at No. 4 and they'll get that and more by selecting Kentucky power forward Julius Randle. With a no-nonsense approach, the diligent Randle posted 15 points and 10 rebounds per game for the Wildcats this season and could be a force in the Eastern Conference if his game transfers nicely to the pros as expected. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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4. Orlando Magic—Julius Randle (Kentucky) - A big who's rugged, nasty, and tough with a grown-man game. That's what the Orlando Magic need at No. 4 and they'll get that and more by selecting Kentucky power forward Julius Randle. With a no-nonsense approach, the diligent Randle posted 15 points and 10 rebounds per game for the Wildcats this season and could be a force in the Eastern Conference if his game transfers nicely to the pros as expected. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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5. Utah Jazz—Dante Exum (Australia) - Seemingly every year, an NBA team looks overseas to Europe to make a splashy foreign selection in the Draft. This year, we see the Utah Jazz looking 'Down Under' to Australia and tabbing 6-6 point guard Dante Exum. While it's always a risk acquiring international talent, the scouting report on Exum glows for his playmaking ability. He also has basketball in his blood, considering his father, Cecil Exum, played alongside Michael Jordan on North Carolina's 1982 National Championship team before playing professionally in Australia. (Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

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5. Utah Jazz—Dante Exum (Australia) - Seemingly every year, an NBA team looks overseas to Europe to make a splashy foreign selection in the Draft. This year, we see the Utah Jazz looking 'Down Under' to Australia and tabbing 6-6 point guard Dante Exum. While it's always a risk acquiring international talent, the scouting report on Exum glows for his playmaking ability. He also has basketball in his blood, considering his father, Cecil Exum, played alongside Michael Jordan on North Carolina's 1982 National Championship team before playing professionally in Australia. (Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

6. Boston Celtics—Aaron Gordon (Arizona) - We see the Boston Celtics fitting Arizona Wildcats' 6-9 forward Aaron Gordon into their rebuilding project with the sixth overall selection in the NBA Draft. Gordon averaged 12 points and eight rebounds this year, and possesses the kind of athletic talent you can't teach. He also has the toughness on the defensive end that die-hard Boston fans will love. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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6. Boston Celtics—Aaron Gordon (Arizona) - We see the Boston Celtics fitting Arizona Wildcats' 6-9 forward Aaron Gordon into their rebuilding project with the sixth overall selection in the NBA Draft. Gordon averaged 12 points and eight rebounds this year, and possesses the kind of athletic talent you can't teach. He also has the toughness on the defensive end that die-hard Boston fans will love. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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7. Los Angeles Lakers—Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State) - After a putrid 27-55 season this year, the Los Angeles Lakers need a lot of changes. They can begin by drafting Marcus Smart at No. 7. Smart is a rugged 6-4 defensive-minded point guard that competes hard, something that Kobe Bryant will respect. Smart choice. (Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

8. Sacramento Kings—Noah Vonleh (Indiana) - A 6-10 big man with range on his jumper, Indiana's Noah Vonleh would be a perfect frontcourt mate with the Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins. Vonleh's ability to pull defenses out via his midrange game would allow Cousins to feast even more in the paint.  (Photo: Eric Francis/Getty Images)

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8. Sacramento Kings—Noah Vonleh (Indiana) - A 6-10 big man with range on his jumper, Indiana's Noah Vonleh would be a perfect frontcourt mate with the Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins. Vonleh's ability to pull defenses out via his midrange game would allow Cousins to feast even more in the paint.  (Photo: Eric Francis/Getty Images)

9. Charlotte Hornets—Dario Saric (Croatia) - We see Charlotte owner Michael Jordan doing his due diligence and signing off on the Hornets tabbing Dario Saric, a refined 6-10 power forward from Croatia. Saric has sound skills and a willingness to create off the dribble. His game will translate in the pros. (Photo: Robert Valai/EB via Getty Images)

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9. Charlotte Hornets—Dario Saric (Croatia) - We see Charlotte owner Michael Jordan doing his due diligence and signing off on the Hornets tabbing Dario Saric, a refined 6-10 power forward from Croatia. Saric has sound skills and a willingness to create off the dribble. His game will translate in the pros. (Photo: Robert Valai/EB via Getty Images)

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10. Philadelphia 76ers—James Young (Kentucky) - Kentucky's James Young threw down a dunk so ferocious against UConn in the NCAA Championship game this year, that it was almost like the 6-6 guard was telling the NBA to watch out. A shooter with freakish explosion to his game, James and Andrew Wiggins would have the Philadelphia walking out the Draft feeling like Rocky Balboa just beat Apollo Creed. Dare we go as far as to say a low playoff spot for the Sixers led by their two rookies in the East next year? (Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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10. Philadelphia 76ers—James Young (Kentucky) - Kentucky's James Young threw down a dunk so ferocious against UConn in the NCAA Championship game this year, that it was almost like the 6-6 guard was telling the NBA to watch out. A shooter with freakish explosion to his game, James and Andrew Wiggins would have the Philadelphia walking out the Draft feeling like Rocky Balboa just beat Apollo Creed. Dare we go as far as to say a low playoff spot for the Sixers led by their two rookies in the East next year? (Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

11. Denver Nuggets—Gary Harris (Michigan State) - What's there not to like about Michigan State's Gary Harris? Not only does the kid have range all over the court, but he's a lockdown defender who takes pride in shutting down his opponents. Denver would be getting a winner here.(Photo: Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

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11. Denver Nuggets—Gary Harris (Michigan State) - What's there not to like about Michigan State's Gary Harris? Not only does the kid have range all over the court, but he's a lockdown defender who takes pride in shutting down his opponents. Denver would be getting a winner here.(Photo: Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

12. Orlando Magic—Tyler Ennis (Syracuse) - Can you say pure point guard? Tyler Ennis was just that for Syracuse this year, looking to create first, but also flashed a stellar shooting prowess with three-point range. Orlando leaving the June 26 Draft with Ennis and Randle would be Magic.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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12. Orlando Magic—Tyler Ennis (Syracuse) - Can you say pure point guard? Tyler Ennis was just that for Syracuse this year, looking to create first, but also flashed a stellar shooting prowess with three-point range. Orlando leaving the June 26 Draft with Ennis and Randle would be Magic.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

13. Minnesota Timberwolves—Zach LaVine (UCLA) - A heady 6-5 guard with a penchant of finding his way to the cup, Zach LaVine would be welcomed addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The league was also put on notice due to LaVine's solid showing at the NBA combine recently.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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13. Minnesota Timberwolves—Zach LaVine (UCLA) - A heady 6-5 guard with a penchant of finding his way to the cup, Zach LaVine would be welcomed addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The league was also put on notice due to LaVine's solid showing at the NBA combine recently.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

14. Phoenix Suns—Adreian Payne (Michigan State) - A 6-10, 245-pound power forward who shot a sizzling 42% from three-point range, Adreian Payne fits right into the Phoenix Suns' run-and-gun style. He showed he can also bring the Payne, averaging seven boards per game. An all-around, picture-perfect selection for Phoenix. (Photo: Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

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14. Phoenix Suns—Adreian Payne (Michigan State) - A 6-10, 245-pound power forward who shot a sizzling 42% from three-point range, Adreian Payne fits right into the Phoenix Suns' run-and-gun style. He showed he can also bring the Payne, averaging seven boards per game. An all-around, picture-perfect selection for Phoenix. (Photo: Steve Dykes/Getty Images)