The right to select LSU's Ben Simmons is at stake at the 2016 NBA Draft Lottery. (Photo : Getty Images/Mike Stobe)
The NBA mock draft boards have been actively changing since the NBA draft lottery. With the order set, it is time to look at who could possibly be drafted from number three to ten, as Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram are said to be a lock at one and two.
Picking at number three, the Boston Celtics are poised to draft Croatia's Dragan Bender, who is compared to Knicks' rookie phenom Kristaps Porzingis. Looking at the team's needs, they are sorely lacking at the four position as Amir Johnson, Jared Sullinger and Kelly Olynyk are clearly meant for the center position, New York Daily News reported.
The Suns will follow at number four and they are projected to draft small forward Jaylen Brown from California. The Suns' backcourt is now fully loaded with Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe manning the point, and Devin Booker starting to make a lot of noise at shooting guard. The Suns are lacking in athleticism and that is what Brown can provide for the team.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have the luxury to upgrade at the point guard position where they lack the most depth. They can choose between Kentucky's Jamal Murray and Providence's Kris Dunn, who are both prolific shooters in their own right. What is unique with each prospect is Murray is just 19 years old, which could translate for more upside while Dunn, 22 will bring in the quality leadership he is known for back in college.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans will likely pick who the T-Wolves will pass on since all of their starting backcourt will be unrestricted free agents. The Denver Nuggets will be drafting seventh and the best choice, according to NBA-Draft, is Oklahoma's Buddy Hield.
The Sacramento Kings will also look forward to upgrade their frontcourt as one of their glaring weaknesses is the power forward position. They will be better off drafting 6'10" Domantas Sabonis, who is known for his polished low-post moves which may complement DeMarcus Cousins' game.
The Raptors will be acquiring the Knicks' first round pick and they are projected to get a back-up center in Utah's Jakob Poetl. His defensive prowess will blend well with Jonas Valanciunas and Bismack Biyombo. Rounding out the top 10 are the Milwaukee Bucks, who will likely go with Marquess Chriss.
Here is another NBA mock draft by ESPN's Chad Ford.
