NBA Draft Results 2016: Team-by-Team List of Grades and Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

1Philadelphia 76ersBen Simmons, LSUA: This was a pretty tough selection to fumble. Simmons is clearly the top player in this draft as a 6'10" forward with elite handling and passing ability. He should develop into a superstar.2Los Angeles LakersBrandon Ingram, DukeA: The Lakers finished last in the NBA in three-point percentage, so Ingram is an excellent fit as a tremendous perimeter scorer. He will need to become stronger, but Ingram has the potential to be a complete player and a dominant offensive force.3Boston CelticsJaylen Brown, CaliforniaB-: Brown is a top-notch athlete who fits a position of need for the Celtics. This is still a high-risk pick, as Brown is undeveloped as a shooter, and Boston needs some threats from the outside.4Phoenix SunsDragan Bender, CroatiaB: Another high-risk, high-reward selection here with Bender. He is great shooter and extremely athletic for a 7-footer. He will take a few years to make a substantial impact, but he could become an asset in a league where stretch forwards have become a premium.5Minnesota TimberwolvesKris Dunn, ProvidenceB+: Dunn is a great prospect who is a safe pick because of his defensive prowess. He will fit in well as a slashing guard that can create space for Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, but will he be able to coexist with Ricky Rubio?6New Orleans PelicansBuddy Hield, OklahomaA-: Hield is an elite shooter who will make an immediate impact for the Pelicans. Look for him to benefit from double-teams to Anthony Davis while also spacing out the floor for Jrue Holiday to get in the lane.7Denver NuggetsJamal Murray, KentuckyA: Murray is the best scoring guard in the draft, and he should immediately step into Denver's starting lineup. The Nuggets need an offensive star to build around, and Murray has the tools to be that guy.8Phoenix Suns (From Sacramento)Marquese Chriss, WashingtonB: Chriss is another project, but Phoenix picked up two high-upside players within the first eight selections. The Suns are trying to get big and athletic, which is a smart move after watching the success of Oklahoma City during the past postseason.9Toronto RaptorsJakob Poeltl, UtahA-: Poeltl is potential sleeper in this draft as an athletic big man who could become the next Steven Adams. He is a more polished scorer than Adams, and he fits a need for Toronto. Great pick.10Milwaukee BucksThon Maker, Athlete InstituteD: This is a huge reach for a kid swamped with question marks. Maker is a sensational athlete for a big man, but he is not Giannis Antetokounmpo. There were much more established players available who could have helped a team that made the playoffs two years ago.11Oklahoma City Thunder (From Orlando)Domantis Sabonis, GonzagaB+: Sabonis is the closest thing to a surefire bet to play in the NBA for the next decade. He can rebound and consistently score down low and has the grit Oklahoma City needs to complement the athleticism of Adams and Enes Kanter. Sabonis will not be a star, but he will be force in the mold of Andrew Bogut.12Utah JazzTaurean Prince, BaylorC: Prince is ferocious defender and rebounder, much like Kenneth Faried. He is a bit of a reach at No. 12, and Utah could use some help at guard. Prince will not provide a ton of offense, but he brings tremendous energy to the floor.13Sacramento Kings (From Phoenix)Georgios Papagiannis, GreeceC: This pick signifies the Kings are in a deep rebuild, as Papagiannis is an unknown who will take years to develop. Another reach, as a player such as Juan Hernangomez appears to have been a better fit alongside DeMarcus Cousins.14Chicago BullsDenzel Valentine, Michigan StateC+: Valentine was the most complete player in college basketball last season, but he lacks the speed to play in the high-tempo style of play that is taking over the NBA. He is a half-court point guard, which could signal the direction Fred Hoiberg is trying to take this offense.15Denver NuggetsJuan Hernangomez, SpainB+: Hernangomez has the tools to become a starting stretch forward in the NBA. He can shoot it well from deep, and he can get up and down the floor with ease. Denver needs some versatility in its lineup, and Hernangomez should help them in a few years.16Boston CelticsGuerschon Yabusele, FranceC+: The Celtics had a plethora of picks, so they could afford to take some chances. Yabusele can shoot, which is a need for Boston, but he might be going earlier than he should be.17Memphis GrizzliesWade Baldwin IV, VanderbiltB+: Baldwin is a great fit on a team that needs some explosiveness on the perimeter. With Mike Conley's future uncertain in Memphis, Baldwin could play some serious minutes next season.18Detroit PistonsHenry Ellenson, MarquetteA: Ellenson is great fit alongside Andre Drummond as a versatile forward who can stretch the floor and score. His rebounding is also an asset since he can clean up while Drummond deals with opponents' top big men. Great pick for the Pistons.19Denver NuggetsMalik Beasley, Florida StateB: Beasley is more athletic than Murray, and he can also shoot. Denver could use a frontcourt player in this spot, but Beasley was the best player available this late in the first round.20Brooklyn NetsCaris LeVert, MichiganC-: Talent-wise, LeVert is worthy of this pick. However, the Nets need help in myriad areas, and taking a player with the injury history of LeVert is an unnecessary risk.21Atlanta HawksDeAndre Bembry, St. Joe'sB-: Bembry is a nice player, but he is a little too similar to Paul Millsap in terms of playing style. Taking a scoring guard or more athletic small forward would have been a smarter choice here.22Sacramento KingsMalachi Richardson, SyracuseA-: Ben McLemore is not working out well in Sacramento, and this pick shows the team may be moving on from the former top-10 pick. Richardson is quick and he can shoot. He can develop into a quality starter down the road for a team that needs backcourt help.23Boston CelticsAnte Zicic, CroatiaC+: Boston adds another international player, but it could have added some immediate help at this point with quality players still on the board. The Celtics seem to be thinking long-term with their bevy of picks.24Philadelphia 76ersTimothe Luwawu, FranceA-: Luwawu is an explosive athlete who also shot over 40 percent from three. This is exactly the kind of player the 76ers need.25Los Angeles ClippersBrice Johnson, North CarolinaB: Great rebounder and defensive presence, and he will spell DeAndre Jordan well. The Clippers are trying to build depth, and this is a good start.26Philadelphia 76ersFurkan Korkmaz, TurkeyA-: Korkmaz is a similar player to Luwawu, and a team can never have enough athletic guards. He can also knock down three-point shots, as the team is adding perimeter threats to space the floor for Simmons.27Toronto RaptorsPascal Siakam, New Mexico StateB: With Bismack Biyombo potentially on his way out, Toronto took a similar player who could help right away. Siakam will not become more than a role player, but he should have a nice career.28Sacramento KingsSkal Labissiere, KentuckyB+: Great value here, taking a guy with the ability to go in the lottery. Yet the Kings took a similar guy in Papagiannis earlier in the first round, so they could have addressed other needs. Still, Labissiere was among the best players available with the last few picks of the first round.29San Antonio SpursDejounte Murray, WashingtonB+: Murray is raw, but he possesses tremendous athleticism that can translate well if polished. The Spurs could develop him for a couple of years under Tony Parker before giving him the keys to the offense. Great pick.30Golden State WarriorsDamian Jones, VanderbiltB: Jones can score inside, which is what Golden State could use. He is also versatile enough to run the floor and defend on the perimeter after hedging on screens. Nothing flashy here, but a nice pick regardless.Round 2TeamPlayerGrade31Boston CelticsDeyonta Davis, Michigan StateA32Los Angeles LakersIvica Zubac, SerbiaC33New Orleans PelicansCheick Diallo, KansasA-34Pheonix SunsTyler Ulis, KentuckyB+35Memphis GrizzliesRade Zagorac, SerbiaC+36Milwaukee BucksMalcolm Brogdon, VirginiaB37Houston RocketsChinanu Onuaku, LouisvilleB38Golden State WarriorsPatrick McCaw, UNLVB+39New Orleans PelicansDavid Michineau, FranceB-40New Orleans PelicansDiamond Stone, MarylandB+41Orlando MagicStephen Zimmerman, UNLVA-42Brooklyn NetsIsaiah Whitehead, Seton HallB-43Houston RocketsZhou Qi, ChinaB44Atlanta HawksIsaia Cordinier, FranceB-45Boston CelticsDemetrius Jackson, Notre DameA-46Dallas MavericksA.J. Hammons, PurdueA47Portland TrailblazersJake Layman, MarylandB+48Chicago BullsPaul Zipser, GermanyB49Detroit PistonsMichael Gbinije, SyracuseC+50Indiana PacersGeorges Niang, Iowa StateB-51Boston CelticsBen Bentil, ProvidenceA-52Utah JazzJoel Bolomboy, Weber StateB+53Denver NuggetsPetr Cornelie, FranceB54Cleveland CavaliersKay Felder, OaklandB+55Utah JazzMarcus Paige, North CarolinaB-56Oklahoma City ThunderDaniel Hamilton, UCONNC+57Memphis GrizzliesWang Zhelin, ChinaC58Boston CelticsAbdel Nader, Iowa StateC-59Sacramento KingsIsaiah Cousins, OklahomaB60Utah JazzTyrone Wallace, CaliforniaB