Friday, June 23, 2023

Which draft pick outside the lottery will have the biggest impact on his team next season?

Borzello: Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be a popular option because of his maturity, experience and offensive skill set, but I can't ignore Nick Smith Jr. falling to Charlotte at 27.

Bontemps: Jaquez. The UCLA product is an older prospect who knows how to play and is joining a Miami Heat roster that has a potential money crunch to keep this team together, with both Gabe Vincent and 

Max Strus set to be free agents. Jaquez seems like a perfect fit to slot into coach Erik Spoelstra's rotation early on.

Givony: …Keyonte George.

Woo: Kris Murray. 

McMenamin: Brandin Podziemski.