2018 NBA Draft Open Thread & How to Watch

Time: 7pm ET

TV: ESPN

Streaming: WatchESPN

Draft Order:

1. Phoenix Suns
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Memphis Grizzlies
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Orlando Magic
7. Chicago Bulls
8. Cleveland Cavaliers
9. New York Knicks
10. Philadelphia 76ers
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. Los Angeles Clippers
13. Los Angeles Clippers
14. Denver Nuggets
15. Washington Wizards
16. Phoenix Suns
17. Milwaukee Bucks
18. San Antonio Spurs
19. Atlanta Hawks
20. Minnesota Timberwolves
21. Utah Jazz
22. Chicago Bulls
23. Indiana Pacers
24. Portland Trail Blazers
25. Los Angeles Lakers
26. Philadelphia 76ers
27. Boston Celtics
28. Golden State Warriors
29. Brooklyn Nets
30. Atlanta Hawks

Draft night is here. Purdue could have a player drafted for the third consecutive season if any of Vince Edwards, Dakota Mathias, or Isaac Haas get drafted. Of course, none of them are a 7’2” Bulgarian that once hit a 3-pointer, so that basically means they have no chance of going in the second round.

Still, they are decorated and accomplished four-year players that have a legitimate shot at a pro career. While seeing any of them go in the first round would be a big surprise, Vince has a strong chance at being a second round role player with the right team. Dakota has had great workouts according to all reports and could be a poor man’s Kyle Korver. Haas has great size and a wonderful offensive skillset as an old school center.

At worst, all three will get a summer league look somewhere. P.J. Thompson might even get a summer league look, though he seems more likely to be headed to Europe. At best, all three get their names called somewhere tonight as they end their Purdue journeys and begin lives as pros.

My HOT TAEK: The Pacers take either Vince or Dakota at the No. 53 spot.