The NBA welcomes its newest class of rookies to the league Thursday night during the 2021 draft from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Draft night is always a time for trades, and this year could feature some prominent names and picks on the move. Several teams have multiple first-round picks and additional draft capital to potentially swing major deals that could significantly alter the league’s landscape entering the 2021-22 season.
Join USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt and Mark Medina during the night for all the latest updates on rumors and deal, plus live analysis for each pick in the first round.
FIRST ROUND
1. Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State
Cunningham is a versatile 6-8 guard who play on the ball or off the ball and has the skillset to do both. He shoots 3-pointers, mid-range jumpers and gets to the rim and has the strength to absorb contact and finish with either hand. He didn’t post great assist statistics but he can be playmaker. He drew multiple defenders and is adept at finding the open man. In his one college season, he averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 40% on 3s. He’s a vocal leader and relishes the big moment in the close games.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
4. Toronto Raptors
5. Orlando Magic
7. Golden State Warriors
8. Orlando Magic
9. Sacramento Kings
10. Memphis Grizzlies
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. San Antonio Spurs
13. Indiana Pacers
14. Golden State Warriors
15. Washington Wizards
16. Oklahoma City Thunder
17. New Orleans Pelicans
18. Oklahoma City Thunder
19. New York Knicks
20. Atlanta Hawks
21. New York Knicks
22. Los Angeles Lakers
23. Houston Rockets
24. Houston Rockets
25. Los Angeles Clippers
26. Denver Nuggets
27. Brooklyn Nets
28. Philadelphia 76ers
29. Phoenix Suns
30. Utah Jazz
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2021 NBA draft tracker: Live pick-by-pick analysis and updates