2019 NBA Mock Draft: Cleveland Cavaliers land three 1st-round picks
By Mike Graham
Picks 11-15
11. Minnesota-Rui Hachimura-F-Gonzaga-It’s rumored Hacimura has promised at Nos. 11 or 12, Hachimura has only played basketball for four years, so the Wolves are gambling his development continues.
12. Charlotte-Sekou Doumboya-F-Limoges-Sekou is a risk for the Hornets, and assuming Kemba takes the supermax and stays, offers a high upside player that potentially keep Charlotte out of the lottery.
13. TRADE-Cleveland-Kevin Porter Jr.-G-USC-The Cavs strike, making a trade with the Miami Heat, taking on James Johnson‘s contract and pick No. 13 in exchange for Smith’s contract. Cavs take a big risk on Porter, who missed time with injury and suspension at USC. His skills are not in doubt, and his game plays well next to Collin Sexton.
14. Boston-Nickeil Alexander-Walker-G-Virginia Tech-I can’t imagine Boston keeping these picks, but here they do, Alexander-Walker gives them a bench defender, with some offensive flexibility.
15. Detroit-Nassir Little-G-North Carolina-Pistons take a look at Little who got lost in the shuffle a bit with an older Carolina team.