We are less than a month out from the movie event of the summer. In tandem with its in-theater premiere, Barbie will be accompanied by a star-studded soundtrack called Barbie: The Album. Tonight (June 23rd), Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice have shared the latest taste of the soundtrack with their sweet and spicy collaboration, “Barbie World.”
On “Barbie World,” Ice’s producer and frequent collaborator RiotUSA takes a sample of Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” and gives it a Brooklyn drill update for the times. Minaj and Ice go back-to-back delivering bars, matching each other’s fiery energy.
“I’m bad like the Barbie / I’m a doll but I still wanna party / Pink ‘Vette like I’m ready to bend / I’m a ten, so I pull in a Ken / Jazzie, Stacie, Nicki / All of the Barbies is pretty / All of the Barbies is bad / It girls, and we ain’t playin’ tag,” the two rap line-by-line in the song’s chorus.
Barbie: The Album promises to be a hit so far, especially as songs by Karol G, PinkPantheress, and Dua Lipa have garnered many streams.
You can listen to “Barbie World” above.
Barbie: The Album is out 7/21 via Atlantic. Find more information here.
Some of the artists mentioned here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
For the past month, we have known that the San Antonio Spurs were going to take Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in Thursday night’s NBA Draft. That was their reward for winning the lottery back in May, and the rest of the teams in the top-14 have spent the remaining time trying to game out who might be available when they’re picking and building out a board for every scenario.
What I suggest is the NBA embrace chaos and deliver a television spectacle unlike anything else in sports by holding the lottery at 7:30 p.m. ET on Draft night, still starting the Draft at 8 p.m. ET. This is an idea I tweeted out as I watched ESPN’s pre-Draft coverage talk about the same things we’d been talking about for a month and realized this could all be so much crazier, and thousands of people seem to agree with me.
the nba should hold the lottery 30 minutes before the draft
Imagine the tension in the air if we’d gotten all the way to Draft night waiting to find out where Wembanyama was going, and then the fallout for teams like Portland, Detroit, and others who had to make more sudden pivots and shifts with what they wanted to do. It’d be sensational.
I also don’t think it would really change too much of the pre-Draft process for these teams, who already invite 60-plus players to their facilities for workouts. It would mean top guys would have to do more visits than they do currently, but otherwise, these teams are already putting together big boards and profiles on everyone, just in case they have opportunities to move up and down. Everyone is already planning on various outcomes and contingencies, what’s a few more added to the mix. Let’s see what front offices and scouting departments are really dialed in, and embrace some chaos to get the festivities going.
This year’s Draft featured a top-10 filled with teams that everyone knew wanted to move out, and the result was, like in 2021, a mostly stagnant start as teams struggled to find the deals they wanted. Maybe with less time to get paralysis by analysis, we’d free things up for some moves as we’ve seen that when teams are presented with a deadline, they tend to move quicker and a little looser — just look at the three-team deal from the other night where, with 90 minutes to salvage a Kristaps Porzingis trade, the Celtics made an even bigger deal by sending Marcus Smart to Memphis.
In a perfect world, we get all 30 GMs in the same room and have it be like NBA Wall Street, haggling with each other on the Draft floor to make deals and try to move up and down to land the player they wanted. Instead of having to hear from Shams and Woj about who was talking to who and what deals might be on the table, imagine if we could just see Sam Presti walk over to Rob Pelinka and start having a chat.
I’m not saying this is a perfect idea — and you can bet the teams have no interest in this change — but the time in between the lottery and the Draft, we lose a little bit of the juice and this would make for an incredible night. Teams can still do all their preparation they normally do, just casting a slightly wider net. You’d still see the same trades happen, because those typically involve picks later in the first round that are already set, as has been the case so far this offseason. Trades involving lottery picks usually don’t happen til those teams are on the clock, anyways, as everyone wants to see who will be available.
The NBA is an entertainment product first, something they remind us of all the time. Let’s embrace that and really kick the tension of Draft night up a few notches by doing the lottery right before it.
Young Thug has released his new album, Business Is Business tonight (June 23). On the album, which he dropped from jail, Thugger is joined by a set of heavy hitters, including Nate Ruess, Lil Uzi Vert, and Drake. The latter joins him on a track called “Parade On Cleveland.”
On the track, Thug and Drake show off their vocal chops, delivering smooth sounds over an R&B-influenced beat. Drake opens the song, making it known that “Soon as I’m fresh out the box like a Tic-Tac / We having sex soon as I get my b*tch back / It ain’t gonna be sexy when I get my lick back.”
Before Thug’s verse, a voice recording indicating that a phone call is coming in from Cobb County Adult Detention Facility plays. Thug then rests fans assured that he will be home soon.
“Hands down / Yeah, the big dog coming back / Think you good?…Pants down, you smoking crack,” he raps.
On the outro, Thug repeats the phrase “business is business,” setting the overall mood for the hotly-anticipated album.
You can see the “Parade On Cleveland” lyric video above.
Young Thug is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Three of the hottest rappers in the game right now have linked up for a summer hit. Finesse2tymes has recruited Kali and Sexyy Red for his pro-stripper anthem, “Shiesty.”
On their steamy collaboration, Finesse2tymes is searching for a woman on her worst behavior — “F*ck all that nice sh*t,” he says in the song’s intro.
He continues, rapping on the chorus, “Ooh she shiesty / I hit it for free / Ooh she pricey / Ooh she righteous / Let her sit on my face / Ooh she like it.”
Matching Finesse2tymes’ scorching energy are the ladies. Kali chimes in, reminding the listener of her “toxic chocolate” status, and making it known that she’s looking for someone equally as shiesty.
“He rich / That sh*t don’t move me / He spend / We make a movie,” she raps.
“Pound Town” hitmaker Sexyy Red closes the song warning her man, “B*tch, pick up that phone / You know I’m crazy / Like, what you be on.”
In the video, the three are seen partying in a strip club, having a ball while throwing stacks of money.
You can watch the video for “Shiesty” above.
Finesse2tymes and Kali are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The 2023 NBA Draft had no questions about who would be the No. 1 overall pick, but from there nothing was certain until the picks were made — including who would be making them.
Much like the 2021 Draft, none of the teams in the top 10 were able to make major trades to get veteran players, leading to most everyone staying put in the lottery, with a few smaller deals that saw teams jostle positions to move up or down a few picks to land the player they coveted most. That means some teams have some very interesting decisions to make in the coming weeks after failing to land immediate veteran help — cough, Portland, cough — but after a wild week of trades, things were almost oddly calm during the proceedings, with no major current players changing hands.
With that in mind, we kept tabs on all 30 first round picks, grading them as we went. This year didn’t feature many teams making dramatic reaches that left evaluators scratching their heads, so most of the grades are pretty solid, although there were certainly teams that fared better than others.
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1. San Antonio Spurs — Victor Wembanyama, A+: The Spurs had a bit of good fortune in the lottery to even have the chance to draft Victor Wembanyama, so this isn’t exactly the product of incredible scouting work, but he’s the best prospect in the draft by a wide margin and one of the best prospects to enter the league in the in decades. Of course, that doesn’t ensure anything once he arrives, but the tools are virtually unprecedented and San Antonio has a franchise centerpiece.
2. Charlotte Hornets — Brandon Miller, B-: It isn’t a surprise to see Miller come off the board at No. 2 overall, but Scoot Henderson is the better prospect, which knocks Charlotte’s grade down a bit. With that said, Miller is a worthy No. 2 overall choice in most drafts with a combination of size and shooting that provides a strong median outcome.
3. Portland Trail Blazers — Scoot Henderson, A: In the majority of drafts over the last two decades, Henderson would’ve been the No. 1 overall prospect. With Victor Wembanyama involved, that wasn’t the case in 2023, but Henderson slipping to No. 3 on the board provides incredible value for Portland. Granted, the Blazers may have some interesting decisions to make in the future with Damian Lillard, but Henderson is too good to pass on with this pick.
4. Houston Rockets — Amen Thompson, B+: Thompson isn’t without flaws by any means, but he brings tremendous upside to the table. Amen projects to be immediately be one of the best athletes in the NBA on arrival, and his combination of on-ball playmaking and defensive potential is tantalizing. The big question is whether he’ll develop a solid jump shot, which could determine his ultimate ceiling.
5. Detroit Pistons — Ausar Thompson, B-: For many evaluators, the No. 5 spot represents the first slot with real, tangible uncertainty. Ausar doesn’t quite match the obscene athleticism of his brother, Amen, but he is a tremendous athlete in his own right with size and versatility. At this juncture, Ausar plays more like a wing and could provide key flexibility for Detroit on both ends of the floor.
6. Orlando Magic — Anthony Black, B: This was a tricky spot for Orlando. Not only did the Magic enter the night with two of the top 11 picks, but some of the top-rated players remaining on the board were somewhat duplicative with Paolo Banchero and/or Franz Wagner. As a result, Anthony Black is the choice, and he is a versatile, talented perimeter player. Black’s primary question mark on the offensive side is his perimeter shooting, which could be a clunky fit in Orlando, but Black gives the Magic another ball-handler with the size to be a menace defensively.
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7. Washington Wizards — Bilal Coulibaly, B: This is an aggressive move and choice from Washington. While this range of the draft is perceived as relatively flat, Coulibaly was seen as a fringe first-round pick only a few weeks and months ago before a meteoric rise. His athletic and physical tools are outstanding, and Coulibaly could be a tremendous defender as a result. The questions come more on offense, where he has operated in a very small overall role playing with Metropolitans 92.
8. Indiana Pacers — Jarace Walker, B+: Indiana was able to extract extra capital from Washington and still got the player they likely would have taken at No. 7. Walker isn’t a terribly sexy prospect offensively, but he is a very strong passer for his size with an emerging skill level that brings on intrigue. His primary appeal is defense, with an NBA-ready physical strength and feel to defend multiple positions, which is one of the Pacers biggest needs.
9. Utah Jazz — Taylor Hendricks, A-: Utah is in an interesting phase with a ton of picks, both this year and in the future, to complement a young roster that is still rebuilding. Scouts are split on Hendricks’ overall upside, but he brings definite intrigue as a defender and floor spacer with size. He projects as a potentially devastating role player that can fit just about anywhere.
10. Oklahoma City Thunder — Cason Wallace, B: The fit could be a bit of a challenge for Wallace in OKC with a backcourt that is already quite full with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, and others. In a vacuum, Wallace is a solid pick here, though, as he might be the best perimeter defender in the draft. There are some questions about his offensive ceiling, particularly as a shooter, but the overall package is encouraging.
11. Orlando Magic — Jett Howard, C+: This is probably the most surprising pick of the draft to this point, but it also makes some sense. Orlando is in need of shooting and, while Gradey Dick was a higher-rated prospect for most scouts, Howard brings size and shooting. His defensive questions could also be insulated within Orlando’s structure.
12. Dallas Mavericks — Dereck Lively, B+: Things worked out well for Dallas. The Mavericks moved down two spots and picked a guy they could’ve very reasonably taken at No. 10. Lively isn’t a finished product, but he was a defensive monster in the second half of the college season. Dallas needs that kind of defensive presence, and Lively’s offense should be unlocked as a low-usage guy next to Luka Doncic and, perhaps, Kyrie Irving.
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13. Toronto Raptors — Gradey Dick, A-: This is a good value and a good fit. Dick is one of the best shooters in the class with good size for a wing and the ability to move off the ball and shoot on the move. Defensively, he probably won’t be a big plus, but Dick improved as the season went along, and Toronto’s roster could use the infusion of floor spacing.
14. New Orleans Pelicans — Jordan Hawkins, B: New Orleans doesn’t have a ton of glaring needs, but more shooting is something the Pelicans can use. Hawkins brings it as the best off-ball mover in the class and a proven, dynamic shooter. He’s not a great defender and has limited size on the wing, but the offense should play.
15. Atlanta Hawks — Kobe Bufkin, A-: It felt as if Atlanta might once again benefit from medical questions to nab a falling prospect like Cam Whitmore, but Bufkin is a very strong pick for the Hawks. He checks a lot of boxes on both ends of the floor with shooting guard size and point guard skills. Bufkin has strong basketball feel and he is already a quality defender that could continue to improve as he gets stronger.
16. Utah Jazz — Keyonte George, B-: Utah has the freedom of three picks, and George is an intriguing player from an upside standpoint. He was a consensus top-10 guy coming out of high school and, while Baylor didn’t go perfectly, he can score and make shots off the bounce. He also has strong craft off the bounce, though George isn’t an elite athlete and could struggle on defense.
17. Los Angeles Lakers — Jalen Hood-Schifino, B: Hood-Schifino’s efficiency at Indiana left a lot to be desired this season, which is definitely worth noting. There are caveats, including the fact that Indiana’s offensive structure was not conducive to his individual success, and Hood-Schifino does have very good tools when it comes to size and pick-and-roll ability. He’s also a stout defender, and if he can figure out the offensive side within a smaller role, the Lakers can maximize him.
18. Miami Heat — Jaime Jaquez Jr., B: I’m a sucker for Jaime Jaquez, and I’ll admit that. This is a substantial rise from where most had him during the season but, well, this is about where I had him the entire time. Miami is also a wonderful landing spot because the Heat do a fantastic job putting players in positions to succeed. Jaquez’s toughness and feel for the game fit beautifully with the Heat.
19. Golden State Warriors — Brandin Podziemski, B-: This is a better grade than any other team would’ve received in taking Podziemski, but it’s a good fit. His feel is very good and Podziemski is a dynamic shooter. As a very limited athlete, there are defensive concerns and the chance that he just can’t hold up, but Golden State was the appropriate team to take that risk.
20. Houston Rockets — Cam Whitmore, A (or Incomplete): From the outside, we can’t know how to evaluate this. Whitmore’s precipitous fall is shocking amid rumblings of shaky medicals. If you remove that, this would be a total and complete heist for Houston. At a certain point, nabbing a very clear top-10 talent is worth the risk for a player they were considering at 4 early in the process.
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21. Brooklyn Nets — Noah Clowney, B: This is a solid value for Clowney, especially from an upside perspective. His defensive potential is clear with his length, athleticism, and feel, and Clowney has the potential to shoot and space the floor on offense. If the shooting doesn’t pop, he may be a center with some overlap next to Nic Claxton, but this is the point of the draft where you can simply take the best player available. Clowney is a reasonable bet on that.
22. Brooklyn Nets — Dariq Whitehead, A-: While the medical talking point of the draft was Cam Whitmore’s fall, Whitehead’s pre-draft process was marked by medical questions. He was limited during the season and then had another surgical procedure when the season ended. If the medical is clear, though, Whitehead is a former top-five high school prospect in this class, and he is a worthy risk for Brooklyn.
23. Portland Trail Blazers — Kris Murray, A-: Portland’s overall direction is quite interesting right now after the selection of Scoot Henderson and how that meshes with Damian Lillard. The selection of Murray works in any context, though, as he is a versatile combo forward that can shoot and defend. Yes, he’s older than most first-round prospects, but that is why he’s available now. It’s a very good value.
24. Dallas Mavericks — Olivier-Maxence Prosper, B+: Dallas could use a two-way forward, much in the way that most teams could and used their second trade of the Draft to find one. Prosper fits the bill as a high-quality defender who can also space the floor. He also doesn’t need the ball to succeed on offense, which fits nicely with the Mavericks’ system.
25. Detroit Pistons — Marcus Sasser, B: This isn’t a flashy selection by any means, but it’s an appropriate landing spot on the board for Sasser as Detroit traded back into the first round to nab him. His pull-up shooting is intriguing on offense, and Sasser is a very strong on-ball defender. He’s limited in size and won’t give much in terms of penetration, but Sasser profiles as a rotation guard.
26. Indiana Pacers — Ben Sheppard, B-: What a rise for Ben Sheppard. He was almost entirely off the mainstream radar during the season, but the upperclassman from Belmont brings a dynamic overall skill set. He is a modern player with his shooting and movement skills.
27. Charlotte Hornets — Nick Smith Jr., B+: Smith Jr. falling this far would’ve been quite shocking before the season. He struggled, at least relatively, at Arkansas with injury and performance, but the talent is there as a natural creator. Charlotte may not be the perfect place for that skill to blossom, but it’s a good value here.
28. Utah Jazz — Brice Sensabaugh, B: There are some injury and defensive concerns with Sensabaugh, but he is a bucket. He is a fantastic shooter that could average buckets of points in the right situation. He doesn’t offer much else right now, but this late in the draft, the value is strong.
29. Denver Nuggets — Julian Strawther, B-: This might be a bit early for Strawther in a vacuum, but Denver can be trusted to maximize his skill set. He is a fantastic shooter and has the size that Denver seems to covet. Defensively, it’s an adventure right now, but there is room to grow with his tools.
30. L.A. Clippers — Kobe Brown, B-: Brown has the pieces to be a very solid role player in the NBA. He fits within the Clippers’ structure as a result, and if his shooting uptick from 2022-23 is real, Brown could be a steal with the final pick of the first round.
At a certain point, it all has to click for the Los Angeles Clippers, right? Consistently one of the most talented teams in the league with a 1-2 punch that few squads in the NBA can match, the Clippers once again came up very, very short during the 2022-23 NBA season. Los Angeles got the 5-seed in the Western Conference after winning 44 games, then lost in five games in the first round to the Phoenix Suns. Once again, the year ended with a whimper for the team with the highest payroll in the NBA, and curiously, the team has opted against making any sort of moves that could shake things up in the aftermath.
Ty Lue is still around. Kawhi Leonard isn’t getting moved, but Paul George is still here, too, and while they’ve reportedly gauged his trade value, nothing concrete has come to light of them seriously discussing deals to send him out. Other than Mason Plumlee and Russell Westbrook, every major contributor from last season is coming back. They were rumored to have interest in Chris Paul before he was dealt to Golden State, and tried to get Malcolm Brogdon before that deal fell through, indicating point guard is on their list.
If this is true — and it’s worth noting that things can change dramatically once 6 p.m. EST on June 30 rolls around — then the No. 30 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is incredibly important, as it’s an opportunity to address some of the flaws that we’ve seen in this old, flawed roster. Guys like Terance Mann and Bones Hyland can add some of that if their roles increase next season, and perhaps the player they take on Thursday night can do the same.
Roster Needs: Youth, guard depth, another big
Kobe Brown (No. 30 overall), B-: Brown has the pieces to be a very solid role player in the NBA. He fits within the Clippers’ structure as a result, and if his shooting uptick from 2022-23 is real, Brown could be a steal with the final pick of the first round.
Roster:
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Eric Gordon
Norman Powell
Marcus Morris Sr.
Nicolas Batum
Robert Covington
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
Amir Coffey
Bones Hyland (Team Option)
Brandon Boston Jr.
Jason Preston
The Denver Nuggets are the only team entering the 2023 NBA Draft completely satisfied after a championship winning season, as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and company ran through the playoffs en route to the franchise’s first title.
That said, Thursday’s Draft was important for Denver because they have a number of roster spots to fill this summer with Bruce Brown hitting free agency along with a handful of veterans that filled out their bench. While they’ll certainly look to add more veteran minimum deals this offseason, adding players on rookie scale deals was important enough to the Nuggets front office that they’ve already gone out and made a pair of trades heading into the Draft, acquiring the 29th and 32nd overall picks from Indiana and the 37th pick and a 2024 first from OKC.
Denver is in the quite comfortable position of having their core intact, but now they’ll be on the hunt for more depth and hoping to add another immediate impact player in the draft as they did with Christian Braun a year ago.
Roster Needs: Depth at every position
Julian Strawther (No. 29 overall), B-: This might be a bit early for Strawther in a vacuum, but Denver can be trusted to maximize his skill set. He is a fantastic shooter and has the size that Denver seems to covet. Defensively, it’s an adventure right now, but there is room to grow with his tools.
Free Agents:
Bruce Brown (UFA)
Jeff Green (UFA)
DeAndre Jordan (UFA)
Thomas Bryant (UFA)
Ish Smith (UFA)
Reggie Jackson (UFA)
Jack White (Two-Way)
Collin Gillespie (Two-Way)
Roster:
Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Christian Braun
Peyton Watson
Vlatko Cancar
Zeke Nnaji (team option)
The Detroit Pistons made a move to pick up another first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Earlier in the evening, the Pistons used the No. 5 overall pick to take a swing, as the team selected Overtime Elite forward Ausar Thompson with the hopes that he can be part of the young core the team is building with Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and Jalen Duren.
A little bit later in the evening and Detroit traded up to get someone a little more experienced. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Pistons and the Boston Celtics worked out a deal where Detroit would acquire the number 25 pick on Thursday night, while Boston would drop down to number 31 and gain some future second-round selections from the Pistons.
The Pistons are acquiring No. 25 from the Celtics, source tell ESPN.
With the pick, Detroit decided to select a player who is older than both members of their starting backcourt, as the team brought in Houston guard 2023 consensus first-team All-American Marcus Sasser.
Sources: Boston is drafting Marcus Sasser at No. 25 and trading to Detroit for No. 31. https://t.co/Z8rZKX2Rl3
The Pistons will probably not need Sasser to ever be the face of their backcourt, but he does have a track record of being a tenacious two-way player, as he was one of the best guard defenders in college basketball last season. Offensively, he averaged 16.8 points and 3.1 assists per game while hitting 38.4 percent of his attempts from behind the three-point line.
The Dallas Mavericks spent the night of the 2023 NBA Draft working the phones. First, they pulled off a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder that involved swapping first-round picks — OKC moved up to 10, Dallas went back to 12 — while Davis Bertans’ contract went to the Thunder and the Mavericks received a monster trade exception in the deal.
But as it turns out, Dallas was not done. That Traded Player Exception that the team received was immediately put to use, as Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Mavericks absorbed the deal of Kings big man Richaun Holmes. As an added bonus, Sacramento sent the number 24 pick on Thursday night to Dallas, which used it to select Canadian forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper. The news was confirmed by Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The Kings are trading Richaun Holmes and No. 24 to Dallas, sources tell ESPN.
Holmes is due a little more than $12 million this season and has a player option for 2024-25 for about $12.9 million, and found himself out of the Kings’ rotation last season. Presumably, this trade will send him to a team that could use some more beef in the frontcourt, which the Mavs attempted to address earlier in the night by selecting Duke’s Dereck Lively.
Prosper rose up Draft boards following the Combine. After starting his career at Clemson and not doing all that much, he transferred to Marquette in 2021-22 and really flashed last season, averaging 12.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
No team pivots quite like the Brooklyn Nets when a star-studded era flames out. Instead of a lengthy, grueling rebuild in the aftermath of the Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Deron Williams era, Brooklyn was able to get back to being a playoff team after missing out for three years in a row. While the future isn’t as bleak right now as it was back then, the Nets once again find themselves in a spot where they have to sort themselves out following the end of a superteam.
This situation is not nearly as bad. Brooklyn has a whole bunch of draft capital coming its way from the trades that sent out Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, and in Mikal Bridges, the team has the sort of building block that just did not exist the last time it had to navigate this situation. While the future of Cam Johnson has to be sorted out, the team has a ton of the switchy, three-and-D wings that other teams covet, along with a handful of experienced players who can help them see through the next year or two.
Will they resist the urge to try and cash in some chips in an effort to bring a star to Brooklyn? Who knows. But in the lead-up to the 2023 NBA Draft, the Nets have back-to-back picks as 21 and 22, which give them the opportunity to continue to bolster their roster, particular with no 2024 picks in their war chest right now.
Roster Needs: Youth in the backcourt, center help, playmaking
Noah Clowney (No. 21 overall), B: This is a solid value for Clowney, especially from an upside perspective. His defensive potential is clear with his length, athleticism, and feel, and Clowney has the potential to shoot and space the floor on offense. If the shooting doesn’t pop, he may be a center with some overlap next to Nic Claxton, but this is the point of the draft where you can simply take the best player available. Clowney is a reasonable bet on that.
Dariq Whitehead (No. 22 overall), A-: While the medical talking point of the draft was Cam Whitmore’s fall, Whitehead’s pre-draft process was marked by medical questions. He was limited during the season and then had another surgical procedure when the season ended. If the medical is clear, though, Whitehead is a former top-five high school prospect in this class, and he is a worthy risk for Brooklyn.
2023 Free Agents:
Cam Johnson (RFA)
Seth Curry (UFA)
David Duke Jr. (UFA)
LaMarcus Aldridge (UFA)
Wilson Chandler (UFA)
Yuta Watanabe (UFA)
Dru Smith (Two-Way)
Roster:
Ben Simmons
Mikal Bridges
Spencer Dinwiddie
Joe Harris
Dorian Finney-Smith
Nic Claxton
Royce O’Neale
Patty Mills
Cam Thomas (Team Option)
Edmond Sumner
Day’Ron Sharpe (Team Option)
Alondes Williams (Two-Way)
RaiQuan Gray (Two-Way)
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