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Here’s the best available players after the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Round one of the 2024 NBA Draft is over, and for the first time, teams have to wait one more day to make their picks for round two. The draft is now a two-day event, with the second round taking place on on Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. There is still a lot of talent on the board even in a weaker draft class like this one.
We have already handed out instant grades for every first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Now let’s rank the best remaining players for round two.
Our best available rankings come directly from my top-60 big board heading into the draft. There’s still one lottery-caliber prospect available in G League Ignite stretch forward Tyler Smith. Duke big man Kyle Filipowski slipping to the second round was also a big surprise, and his combination of passing ability and shooting range could make him a big steal for at the top of the second round.
The Toronto Raptors start off the second round with pick No. 31, followed by the Jazz, Bucks, Trail Blazers, and Spurs. We’ll have the full second round draft order after the table. But first, here’s our list of the 30 best players still available to start the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
2024 NBA Draft second round order
31. Raptors (from Pistons via Knicks and Clippers)
32. Jazz (from Wizards via Pistons and Nets)
33. Bucks (from Blazers via Kings)
34. Trail Blazers (from Hornets via Nuggets, Thunder and Pelicans)
35. Spurs
36. Pacers (from Raptors via 76ers, Clippers and Grizzlies)
37. Timberwolves (from Grizzlies via Lakers, Wizards and Thunder)
38. Knicks (from Jazz)
39. Grizzlies (from Nets via Rockets)
40. Trail Blazers (from Hawks)
41. 76ers (from Bulls via Celtics, Spurs and Pelicans)
42. Hornets (from Rockets via Thunder)
43. Heat
44. Rockets (from Warriors via Hawks)
45. Kings
46. Clippers (from Pacers via Grizzlies and Bucks)
47. Magic
48. Spurs (from Lakers via Grizzlies)
— 76ers (forfeited)
49. Pacers (from Cavaliers)
50. Pacers (from Pelicans)
51. Wizards (from Suns) — Reportedly traded to Knicks
52. Warriors (from Bucks via Pacers)
53. Pistons (from Knicks via 76ers and Hornets)
54. Celtics (from Mavericks via Kings)
55. Lakers (from Clippers)
56. Nuggets (from Timberwolves via Thunder) — Reportedly traded to Suns
57. Grizzlies (from Thunder via Rockets and Hawks)
— Suns (from Nuggets via Magic; forfeited by Suns)
58. Mavericks (from Celtics via Hornets)
