Mock Draft 1.0: We know the order, now here are the picks

By foxsports
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Miraculously, the Cleveland Cavaliers have another tough decision to make. But after winning the NBA's draft lottery Tuesday for the third time in four years, they'll take it.

The draft is June 26, and what the Cavs decide to do with the No. 1 overall pick could impact the entire summer.

The Cavs could keep it and select a prized prospect in what is considered a deep and talented field. Or they could trade the pick and bring in a veteran star to pair with Kyrie Irving.

Either way, here's an early mock of how things might shake out:

 

Pick Team Player The skinny
1.
Cleveland Cavaliers		 Jabari Parker
6-8, SF, Duke		 Widely considered the most NBA-ready prospect. Possesses plenty of polish and can score from inside or out. Scouts love his intelligence and winning presence.
2.
Milwaukee Bucks		 Andrew Wiggins
6-8, F/G, Kansas		 Incredible athlete who made great strides late in the year. Considered the best wing defender available. Capable 20-point scorer at the NBA level.
3.
Philadelphia 76ers		 Joel Embiid
7-0, C, Kansas		 Raw offensively, but can change the course of a game with his defense. Imagine a frontline of Embiid and Nerlens Noel. Troublesome back is a bit of a concern.
4.
Orlando Magic		 Julius Randle
6-9, PF, Kentucky		 Reminds some scouts of Atlanta big man Al Horford. Very strong and skilled underneath. Talent evaluators feel he'll have a long and prosperous career.
5.
Utah Jazz		 Dante Exum
6-6, PG, Australia		 Athletic with a strong handle and good size. Can play either guard spot. Not much is known about his weaknesses. Considered a bit of a risk.
6.
Boston Celtics		 Aaron Gordon
6-9, F, Arizona		 High-energy guy who just wins. Plays with a lot of passion and is perhaps the most athletic big in the draft. A little ways to go offensively.
7.
Los Angeles Lakers		 Marcus Smart
6-4, PG, Oklahoma State		 Tough kid with a strong handle. Can score in a number of ways. Reminds some of the Suns' Eric Bledsoe. Would likely be a top-three pick in most years.
8.
Sacramento Kings		 Noah Vonleh
6-10, PF, Indiana		 Skilled big man with nice range on his jumper. Not a great athlete and perhaps still a little soft. Just 18 years old with a big upside.
9.
Charlotte Hornets
(from Detroit) 		Doug McDermott
6-8, SF, Creighton		 Incredibly gifted offensively, scores in a number of ways. Cerebral all-around player and a decent defender. One scout called him a poor man's Jabari Parker.
10.
Philadelphia 76ers
(from New Orleans) 		Gary Harris
6-4, SG, Michigan State		 Can hit shots from anywhere and plays 100 percent at all times. Lockdown defender in college. A little small for the two-guard spot.
11.
Denver Nuggets		 Zach LaVine
6-5, G, UCLA		 Another strong ball-handler for his size. Stock rose after impressive showing at Chicago combine. Very heady and can put the ball in the basket.
12.
Orlando Magic
(from New York via Denver) 		Tyler Ennis
6-2, PG, Syracuse		 A point guard in the truest sense. Always looking for the open man and keeps the ball moving. As an added bonus, can score when called upon. Big-game player.
13.
Minnesota Timberwolves		 James Young
6-6, SF, Kentucky		 Perhaps the purest shooter in the draft. Dynamic athlete who can get to the rim. Lefty who supposedly can't go right.
14.
Phoenix Suns		 Adreian Payne
6-10, PF, Michigan State		 Can mix it up in the paint and bury shots from NBA 3-point range. Not overly consistent, but is among top two or three bigs available when he's on.
15.
Atlanta Hawks		 Dario Saric
6-10, F, Croatia		 Refined in every area. Could go higher if he makes it clear he's leaving Europe.
16.
Chicago Bulls
(from Charlotte) 		T.J. Warren
6-8, SF, N.C. State		 Scrappy player with strong mid-range game. Not a great athlete.
17.
Boston Celtics
(from Brooklyn) 		Nik Stauskas
6-6, SG, Michigan		 Outstanding shooter who can potentially play the point at times. No one in draft is more lethal coming off a screen.
18.
Phoenix Suns
(from Washington) 		Rodney Hood
6-8, F/G, Duke		 Swingman who can fill it up fast. Needs to put on some muscle.
19.
Chicago Bulls		 Elfrid Payton
6-4, PG, Louisiana-Lafayette		 Great length and the type of relentless defender coach Tom Thibodeau covets. Could be a steal this late.
20.
Toronto Raptors		 K.J. McDaniels
6-6, SF, Clemson		 Slasher who can get to the basket. Not a great shooter, but finds ways to score.
21.
Oklahoma City Thunder
(from Dallas via Houston
& LA Lakers) 		Cleanthony Early
6-7, F, Wichita State		 Winner who does everything well. Underrated rebounder, plays with fire.
22.
Memphis Grizzlies		 P.J. Hairston
6-5, SG, North Carolina/D-League		 Explosive scorer who is physical for a guard. Always in attack mode.
23.
Utah Jazz
(from Golden State) 		Kyle Anderson
6-9, F, UCLA		 Outstanding ball-handler and passer. Slow afoot. Unique set of skills for a big man.
24.
Charlotte Hornets
(from Portland) 		C.J. Wilcox
6-5, SG, Washington		 Remarkable perimeter shooter. Could offer instant offense off the bench.
25.
Houston Rockets		 Jerami Grant
6-8, SF, Syracuse		 Great athlete with suspect outside shot. Strong defender.
26.
Miami Heat		 Jusuf Nurkic
6-11, C, Bosnia		 Intelligent player, skilled big man. A little soft, a little out of shape.
27.
Phoenix Suns
(from Indiana) 		Shabazz Napier
6-1, PG, Connecticut		 Small frame but huge heart. Highly skilled. Plays with an edge.
28.
Los Angeles Clippers		 Jordan Adams
6-5, SG, UCLA		 Best player available. Offensively gifted. Could go higher.
29.
Oklahoma City Thunder		 Clint Capela
6-11, PF, Switzerland		 Fantastic athlete with size. Can disappear, but pretty good when focused.
30.
San Antonio Spurs		 Mitch McGary
6-10, PF/C, Michigan		 Plays hard, plays smart, passes and shoots very well. Back surgery a major red flag.