Second Round NBA Mock Draft: Thunder Grab Enticing Forward

By now you may know some of the bigger names, but there’s talent swelling in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft.

With the regular season over and playoffs in full swing, some teams have already turned their attention to the NBA Draft.

By now you may know some of the bigger names, but there’s talent swelling in the second round as well. In a mock draft recently released by Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated, Oklahoma City takes a guard with great shooting potential to fill a wing spot:

31. Pacers (from Rockets): Kennedy Chandler, PG, Tennessee

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32. Magic: Jaime Jaquez, F, UCLA | Junior

[Bill Streicher]

33. Raptors (from Pistons): Ousmane Dieng, G/F, NZ Breakers

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34. Thunder: Peyton Watson, F, UCLA | Freshman

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35. Magic (from Pacers): Jean Montero, PG, Overtime Elite

[Dustin Chambers]

36. Blazers: JD Davison, PG, Alabama | Freshman

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37. Kings: David Roddy, F, Colorado State | Junior

[Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports]

38. Spurs (from Lakers): Justin Lewis, F, Marquette | Sophomore

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39. Cavaliers (from Spurs): Julian Champagnie, F, St. John’s | Junior

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40. Timberwolves (from Wizards): Keon Ellis, SG, Alabama | Senior

[Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports]

41. Hornets (from Pelicans): Max Christie, SG, Michigan State | Freshman

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42. Knicks: Terquavion Smith, G, NC State | Freshman

[Brad Penner]

43. Clippers: Andrew Nembhard, PG, Gonzaga | Senior

[Kelley L. Cox-USA TODAY Sports]

44. Hawks: Harrison Ingram, F, Stanford | Freshman

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45. Hornets: Ismael Kamagate, C, Paris

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46. Grizzlies (from Cavs): Christian Braun, F, Kansas | Junior

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47. Pistons (from Nets): Alondes Williams, PG, Wake Forest | Senior

[Andrew Wevers]

48. Kings (from Bulls): Hugo Besson, G, NZ Breakers

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49. Timberwolves: Tyler Burton, F, Richmond | Junior

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50. Timberwolves (from Nuggets): Yannick Nzosa, F/C, Unicaja Malaga

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51. Warriors (from Raptors): Michael Foster Jr., F, G League Ignite

[Ken Blaze]

52. Pelicans (from Jazz): Jalen Williams, F, Santa Clara | Junior

[Kyle Terada]

53. Celtics: Trevion Williams, C, Purdue | Senior

[Mitchell Leff-USA TODAY Sports]

54. Wizards (from Mavericks): Jabari Walker, F, Colorado | Sophomore

[Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports]

55. Cavaliers (from Heat): Jake LaRavia, F, Wake Forest | Junior

[Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports]

56. Warriors: Matteo Spagnolo, G, Vanoli Cremona

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57. Trail Blazers (from Grizzlies): Gabriele Procida, G/F, Fortitudo Bologna

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58. Pacers (from Suns): Orlando Robinson, C, Fresno State | Junior

[Orlando Ramirez]

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