2018 NBA draft
The 2018 NBA Draft was the National Basketball Association's annual event in which the league's 30 teams selected eligible players, held on June 21, 2018, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and consisting of 60 picks across two rounds.[1][2] The draft order for the first 14 picks was determined by the NBA Draft Lottery on May 15, 2018, in Chicago, where the Phoenix Suns secured the No. 1 selection despite entering with a 25% chance, followed by the Sacramento Kings at No. 2 and the Atlanta Hawks at No. 3.[1] The Suns used their top pick on center DeAndre Ayton from the University of Arizona, widely regarded as the consensus top prospect for his athleticism and scoring ability around the rim.[3][2] The Kings followed by selecting power forward Marvin Bagley III from Duke University, a versatile big man known for his scoring and rebounding prowess.[3][2] The third pick saw the Hawks select Slovenian guard Luka Dončić from Real Madrid of the EuroLeague, an 19-year-old international sensation who was immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a deal involving the No. 5 pick and future assets, marking one of the draft's most prominent transactions.[3][2] Subsequent notable selections included Jaren Jackson Jr. (Michigan State) at No. 4 by the Memphis Grizzlies, a mobile defensive big, and Trae Young (Oklahoma) at No. 5 by the Mavericks (acquired via trade), a sharpshooting point guard with elite playmaking skills.[3][2] The draft featured a strong contingent of international talent, with players like Dončić and Croatian forward Dzanan Musa (No. 29, Brooklyn Nets) highlighting the league's growing global appeal.[3] Several trades shaped the event, including the Hawks-Mavericks swap for Dončić and the Suns trading Mikal Bridges (No. 10 pick from Villanova) to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Zhaire Smith (No. 16, Texas Tech) and future second-round picks, as well as the Charlotte Hornets trading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (No. 11, Kentucky) to the Los Angeles Clippers.[3] Overall, the 2018 draft class was anticipated for its depth in perimeter creators and defensive specialists, with the first round broadcast live on ESPN and the second round on NBA TV.[1][2]Background
Eligibility and entrants
To participate in the 2018 NBA draft, players were required to meet specific age and experience criteria established by the league's collective bargaining agreement. All eligible players had to be at least 19 years old during the 2018 calendar year, meaning they were born on or before December 31, 1999, and at least one year removed from their high school class graduation.[4] Players whose high school class had graduated three or more years prior were automatically eligible without further declaration.[5] Underclassmen from U.S. colleges and international players not automatically eligible could enter the draft early by submitting a written declaration to the NBA by April 22, 2018. This process resulted in 181 early entrants from U.S. colleges and post-graduate programs, along with 55 international early entrants, for a total of 236 candidates.[6] Prominent college freshmen and sophomores in the list included Deandre Ayton from Arizona, Marvin Bagley III from Duke, Trae Young from Oklahoma, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Kentucky, while key international prospects featured Luka Dončić from Real Madrid.[6][7] Early entrants had opportunities to withdraw to preserve college eligibility, with deadlines of May 30, 2018, for NCAA players who had not signed with an agent, and June 11, 2018, for all others. Ultimately, 100 early entrants withdrew by the final deadline, reducing the pool significantly.[8] Notable withdrawals included Kentucky's Kevin Knox and Miami's Bruce Brown, both of whom returned to school.[9] In addition to early entrants who remained, the NBA provided teams with a list of 6 automatically eligible international players, in addition to all U.S. college seniors who had exhausted their NCAA eligibility and were thus automatically eligible, such as Bosnia's Džanan Musa from Cedevita Zagreb and Germany's Isaac Bonga from Fraport Skyliners.[7][10]Pre-draft trades
Pre-draft trades for the 2018 NBA draft included all transactions involving picks in that draft, occurring from the end of the 2017–18 season through June 20, 2018, prior to the official draft night on June 21. These deals, often part of larger player swaps or asset accumulations, reshaped the initial order established by regular-season records and the draft lottery on May 15, 2018, by transferring rights to future selections and introducing conditional protections based on final position. Protections such as top-X clauses ensured picks conveyed only if they fell outside specified ranges, otherwise rolling over to future drafts or converting to second-round picks, which added complexity to the pre-draft landscape.[11][12] The draft lottery determined the top-four positions, but subsequent resolutions of protections finalized ownership for the remaining picks based on playoff outcomes and standings. For instance, several lottery teams retained their own selections due to protections triggering rollovers, while traded picks without protections or outside protected ranges transferred outright. This resulted in nine of the 30 first-round picks being held by teams other than the original rights holders entering draft night, creating opportunities for strategic positioning. Second-round picks saw even greater fluidity, with over 20 trades involving conditional swaps, often bundled in multi-team deals to balance salary or acquire depth.[13] Key first-round trades that altered the selection order included:- The eighth pick, originally belonging to the Brooklyn Nets, was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers on August 22, 2017, as part of the deal sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Žižić, and the unprotected Nets pick (which Boston had obtained from the Nets in the 2013 Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett trade). Since the pick fell at No. 8, it conveyed unprotected to Cleveland.[14]
- The tenth pick, the Los Angeles Lakers' selection, went to the Philadelphia 76ers via the Phoenix Suns under protections from the 2012 Steve Nash trade and conveyed in a February 19, 2015, three-team trade involving Michael Carter-Williams; it fell outside the top 3 after the lottery, triggering the transfer.[11]
- The twelfth pick, from the Detroit Pistons, transferred to the Los Angeles Clippers via the January 29, 2018, trade for Blake Griffin, with top-four protection; it fell outside that range post-lottery, so it conveyed to the Clippers.[11]
- The sixteenth pick, the Miami Heat's selection, was sent to the Phoenix Suns as part of the February 18, 2015, trade for Goran Dragić, unprotected after failing to trigger the top-seven protection. The Heat's playoff miss and No. 16 position finalized the transfer.[11]
- The nineteenth pick, owned by the Minnesota Timberwolves, went to the Atlanta Hawks through a February 23, 2018, multi-team deal involving Jimmy Butler, with lottery protection; the No. 19 slot (post-playoffs) fell outside the lottery, so it conveyed.[11]
- The twentieth pick, the Oklahoma City Thunder's, transferred to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the same February 23, 2018, Butler trade, lottery-protected; Thunder's No. 20 position (after playoffs) allowed conveyance.[11]
- The twenty-second pick, from the New Orleans Pelicans, was acquired by the Chicago Bulls via a June 21, 2017, trade for Nikola Mirotić, top-five protected (rolling to top-eight in 2019 if not conveyed); the No. 22 slot triggered the transfer.[11]
- The twenty-fifth pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers' own, went to the Los Angeles Lakers under the August 22, 2017, Irving trade (top-three protected); the No. 25 position outside protection conveyed it outright.[14]
- The thirtieth pick, the Houston Rockets' selection, transferred to the Atlanta Hawks from a December 7, 2017, trade for Carmelo Anthony, top-three protected; the No. 30 slot allowed conveyance.[11]
| Pick | Original Team | Pre-Draft Owner | Key Trade Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Brooklyn Nets | Cleveland Cavaliers | Unprotected; acquired August 22, 2017, via Boston in Kyrie Irving deal.[14] |
| 10 | Los Angeles Lakers | Philadelphia 76ers | Top-3 protected (rolled from 2017); from February 19, 2015, three-team MCW trade via Suns from 2012 Nash deal.[11] |
| 12 | Detroit Pistons | Los Angeles Clippers | Top-4 protected; from January 29, 2018, Blake Griffin trade.[11] |
| 16 | Miami Heat | Phoenix Suns | Top-7 protected; from February 18, 2015, Goran Dragić deal.[11] |
| 19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Atlanta Hawks | Lottery-protected; from February 23, 2018, Jimmy Butler trade.[11] |
| 20 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Minnesota Timberwolves | Lottery-protected; from February 23, 2018, Jimmy Butler trade.[11] |
| 22 | New Orleans Pelicans | Chicago Bulls | Top-5 protected; from June 21, 2017, Nikola Mirotić trade.[11] |
| 25 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Los Angeles Lakers | Top-3 protected; from August 22, 2017, Kyrie Irving deal.[14] |
| 30 | Houston Rockets | Atlanta Hawks | Top-3 protected; from December 7, 2017, Carmelo Anthony trade.[11] |
Pre-Draft Events
NBA Draft Combine
The 2018 NBA Draft Combine took place from May 16 to 20 at the Quest Multisport Complex in Chicago, Illinois, serving as a key pre-draft scouting event for NBA teams.[16] A total of 69 prospects received invitations, predominantly consisting of college players with a handful of international and prep school participants, allowing teams to evaluate a broad pool of eligible entrants.[16] The event featured a structured schedule over five days, including orientation, testing, interviews, and competitive play, broadcast in part on ESPN2 for the first two days of on-court activities.[17] Prospects underwent a series of standardized evaluations designed to assess physical attributes, athleticism, skills, and medical fitness. Anthropometric measurements captured baseline physical data, such as height (with and without shoes), wingspan, standing reach, and body fat percentage, providing insights into positional fit and biomechanical advantages.[18] Athletic testing followed, encompassing standing and maximum vertical jumps, bench press repetitions, lane agility time, and three-quarter court sprint speed, which highlighted explosive power and quickness— for instance, Moritz Wagner of Michigan recorded a maximum vertical leap of 34 inches, bolstering his case as a mobile big man. Medical examinations and team interviews rounded out the non-competitive portions, enabling direct assessments of health history and personality, while 5-on-5 scrimmages on May 17 and 18 simulated game scenarios to gauge basketball IQ and competitive drive.[19] Notable absences included high-profile international prospect Luka Dončić of Real Madrid, who opted out due to ongoing professional commitments in Europe, limiting his exposure to U.S.-based evaluations.[20] The combine's outcomes influenced prospect rankings, with strong showings in interviews and testing elevating certain players; Jaren Jackson Jr. of Michigan State, for example, impressed scouts through articulate discussions on his defensive versatility and work ethic, contributing to his rise in subsequent mock drafts.[21] Overall, the event supplied NBA front offices with critical data to refine their draft boards, emphasizing how performances could shift perceptions ahead of the June draft.[22]Draft lottery
The 2018 NBA draft lottery was held on May 15, 2018, at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois, and televised live on ESPN from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.[23][1] The event determined the order of the first 14 picks among the 14 teams that failed to qualify for the playoffs, with selection probabilities assigned based on the reverse order of each team's regular-season winning percentage.[1] The Phoenix Suns entered with the highest odds at 25% for the No. 1 pick due to their league-worst 21–61 record, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies at 19.9% (22–60 record), the Dallas Mavericks at 13.8% (24–58), and the Atlanta Hawks at 13.7% (also 24–58).[24] Several of these lottery positions were subject to pre-draft trades, meaning the rights to certain picks were owed to other franchises.[1] The lottery process involved a traditional ping-pong ball drawing conducted in a secure room separate from the televised event, using a machine that mixed 14 numbered balls (1 through 14) and selected four in sequence to form a four-digit combination out of 1,001 possible outcomes.[25] These drawings determined the order for picks 1 through 4, with the remaining picks 5 through 14 assigned by reverse order of regular-season records among the non-playoff teams.[1] The Suns retained the No. 1 pick as expected given their odds, but the Sacramento Kings dramatically jumped from the sixth-worst record (27–55, 5.8% odds for No. 1) to secure No. 2, while the Hawks moved up from fourth-worst to No. 3.[1][25] The Grizzlies fell to No. 4 despite entering as the second-favorites.[1]| Pick | Team | Pre-Lottery Odds Rank (Record) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Suns | 1st (21–61) |
| 2 | Sacramento Kings | 6th (27–55) |
| 3 | Atlanta Hawks | 4th (24–58) |
| 4 | Memphis Grizzlies | 2nd (22–60) |
| 5 | Dallas Mavericks | 3rd (24–58) |
| 6 | Orlando Magic | 5th (25–57) |
| 7 | Chicago Bulls | 7th (27–55) |
| 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers (from Brooklyn Nets) | 8th (28–54) |
| 9 | New York Knicks | 9th (29–53) |
| 10 | Philadelphia 76ers (from Los Angeles Lakers) | 10th (35–47) |
| 11 | Charlotte Hornets | 11th (36–46) |
| 12 | Los Angeles Clippers (from Detroit Pistons) | 12th (39–43) |
| 13 | Los Angeles Clippers | 13th (42–40) |
| 14 | Denver Nuggets | 14th (46–36) |
Draft Event
Invited attendees
The NBA extended invitations to 20 top prospects for the green room at the 2018 NBA Draft, held on June 21 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. These selections were based on projections from scouting reports, mock drafts, and evaluations indicating likely lottery status, with the league aiming to feature players expected among the top picks.[30] The invitees consisted primarily of college standouts, along with international prospect Luka Dončić of Real Madrid, who traveled to New York after his team's league championship. Key attendees included Deandre Ayton from Arizona, Marvin Bagley III from Duke, Jaren Jackson Jr. from Michigan State, Mo Bamba from Texas, Wendell Carter Jr. from Duke, Collin Sexton from Alabama, Trae Young from Oklahoma, Kevin Knox from Kentucky, and Michael Porter Jr. from Missouri. The full group also featured Mikal Bridges (Villanova), Miles Bridges (Michigan State), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Kentucky), Donte DiVincenzo (Villanova), Aaron Holiday (UCLA), Chandler Hutchison (Boise State), Jerome Robinson (Boston College), Zhaire Smith (Texas Tech), Lonnie Walker IV (Miami), and Robert Williams (Texas A&M).[31][32] In the green room, a VIP waiting area adjacent to the stage, the prospects gathered with family and agents, anticipating their names being called by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The atmosphere was charged with tension, marked by emotional hugs, cheers, and visible nerves as selections unfolded; notable moments included on-stage trades, such as the immediate swap of Dončić (third overall by Atlanta) and Young (fifth overall by Dallas), which Silver announced to the crowd.[33][34] Of the 20 invitees, 10 were chosen in the top 10 picks, underscoring the accuracy of pre-draft projections influenced by the recent draft lottery outcomes. Exceptions included Michael Porter Jr., whose draft stock slipped to No. 14 (to Denver) amid concerns over a chronic back injury that limited his freshman season.[35]First-round selections
The first round of the 2018 NBA Draft took place on June 21, 2018, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EDT and broadcast on ESPN. The round consisted of 30 picks, reflecting pre-draft trades that reshaped several selections, with multiple deals finalized and announced during the event.[2] The Phoenix Suns selected Deandre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 center from the University of Arizona with Bahamian heritage, as the No. 1 overall pick; Ayton had averaged 20.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game as a freshman, earning consensus All-American honors. The Sacramento Kings followed with Marvin Bagley III, a power forward from Duke who led the nation in rebounding at 11.1 per game during his freshman season. A pivotal moment came at No. 3, when the Atlanta Hawks chose Luka Dončić, a 6-foot-7 Slovenian guard/forward from Real Madrid who had been named EuroLeague MVP at age 19 after averaging 14.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in the Spanish ACB League; the Hawks immediately traded Dončić's rights to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the No. 5 pick (Trae Young from Oklahoma), a protected 2019 first-round pick, and the Mavericks' 2018 second-round pick (No. 45). This swap, one of the draft's most discussed on-stage announcements, sent Young—a guard who led the nation with 27.4 points and 9.2 assists per game at Oklahoma—to Atlanta. Subsequent selections included several other trades, such as the Philadelphia 76ers drafting Mikal Bridges (No. 10) and trading him to the Suns for Zhaire Smith (No. 16) and a 2021 first-round pick, and the Charlotte Hornets selecting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (No. 11) before trading him to the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 12 pick (Miles Bridges). These moves highlighted the fluid nature of the draft, with teams prioritizing immediate fit and future assets. The round concluded with the Atlanta Hawks selecting power forward Omari Spellman from Villanova at No. 30.[2]| Pick | Selecting Team | Player | Position | College/Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Suns | Deandre Ayton | C | Arizona (USA) | Bahamian heritage; consensus All-American |
| 2 | Sacramento Kings | Marvin Bagley III | PF | Duke (USA) | National rebounding leader as freshman |
| 3 | Atlanta Hawks | Luka Dončić | SG/SF | Real Madrid (Slovenia) | Traded to Dallas Mavericks for No. 5 pick, 2019 protected first-round pick, and 2018 second-round pick (No. 45) |
| 4 | Memphis Grizzlies | Jaren Jackson Jr. | PF/C | Michigan State (USA) | Defensive specialist; Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year |
| 5 | Dallas Mavericks | Trae Young | PG | Oklahoma (USA) | Traded to Atlanta Hawks as part of No. 3 pick deal |
| 6 | Orlando Magic | Mo Bamba | C | Texas (USA) | Blocked 8.2 shots per 40 minutes as freshman |
| 7 | Chicago Bulls | Wendell Carter Jr. | C | Duke (USA) | All-ACC Second Team |
| 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Collin Sexton | PG | Alabama (USA) | SEC Freshman of the Year |
| 9 | New York Knicks | Kevin Knox | SF | Kentucky (USA) | Led Kentucky in scoring at 14.8 ppg |
| 10 | Philadelphia 76ers | Mikal Bridges | SF | Villanova (USA) | Traded to Phoenix Suns for No. 16 pick and 2021 first-round pick |
| 11 | Charlotte Hornets | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | PG/SG | Kentucky (USA) | Traded to Los Angeles Clippers for No. 12 pick |
| 12 | Los Angeles Clippers | Miles Bridges | SF | Michigan State (USA) | Acquired from Charlotte Hornets via No. 11 pick trade |
| 13 | Los Angeles Clippers | Jerome Robinson | SG | Boston College (USA) | ACC Most Improved Player |
| 14 | Denver Nuggets | Michael Porter Jr. | SF | Missouri (USA) | Injury-limited freshman season; pre-draft back surgery |
| 15 | Washington Wizards | Troy Brown Jr. | SG/SF | Oregon (USA) | Pac-12 All-Freshman Team |
| 16 | Phoenix Suns | Zhaire Smith | SG/SF | Texas Tech (USA) | Traded to Philadelphia 76ers as part of No. 10 pick deal; played only 13 NBA games due to health issues |
| 17 | Milwaukee Bucks | Donte DiVincenzo | SG | Villanova (USA) | Most Outstanding Player of 2018 NCAA Final Four |
| 18 | San Antonio Spurs | Lonnie Walker IV | SG | Miami (FL) (USA) | ACC All-Freshman Team |
| 19 | Atlanta Hawks | Kevin Huerter | SG/SF | Maryland (USA) | Led Big Ten in three-point percentage (42.7%) |
| 20 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Josh Okogie | SF | Georgia Tech (USA) | Nigerian heritage; ACC All-Freshman Team |
| 21 | Utah Jazz | Grayson Allen | SG | Duke (USA) | ACC Player of the Year |
| 22 | Chicago Bulls (from New Orleans Pelicans) | Chandler Hutchison | SF | Boise State (USA) | Mountain West Player of the Year |
| 23 | Indiana Pacers | Aaron Holiday | PG | UCLA (USA) | Pac-12 All-Defensive Team |
| 24 | Portland Trail Blazers | Anfernee Simons | PG | IMG Academy (USA) | No college; 2015 FIBA Under-17 World Championship MVP |
| 25 | Los Angeles Lakers | Moritz Wagner | PF/C | Michigan (USA) | German heritage; Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year |
| 26 | Philadelphia 76ers | Landry Shamet | PG/SG | Wichita State (USA) | MVC Freshman of the Year |
| 27 | Boston Celtics (from Brooklyn Nets via multiple trades) | Robert Williams III | PF/C | Texas A&M (USA) | SEC Defensive Player of the Year |
| 28 | Golden State Warriors | Jacob Evans III | SG | Cincinnati (USA) | American Athletic All-Defensive Team; played 59 NBA games |
| 29 | Brooklyn Nets | Džanan Musa | SF | Cedevita Zagreb (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Adriatic League MVP; played 49 NBA games |
| 30 | Atlanta Hawks (from Oklahoma City Thunder via Philadelphia) | Omari Spellman | PF | Villanova (USA) | Big East Sixth Man of the Year; played 95 NBA games |
Second-round trades and selections
The second round of the 2018 NBA draft commenced after a 35-minute intermission following the first round, spanning picks 31 through 60 as teams negotiated aggressively on the clock to secure desired prospects or future considerations. This phase was defined by its rapid pace and elevated trade activity, with multiple deals reshaping the selection order and highlighting teams' willingness to swap picks for strategic flexibility. Overall, draft night featured 10 trades, several of which involved second-round assets, underscoring the round's role in facilitating roster maneuvers.[36] Key selections included the Phoenix Suns drafting point guard Elie Okobo from France at No. 31, the Memphis Grizzlies selecting point guard Jevon Carter from West Virginia at No. 32, and the Dallas Mavericks choosing point guard Jalen Brunson from Villanova at No. 33. The New York Knicks picked center Mitchell Robinson (no college affiliation) at No. 36. At No. 34, the Atlanta Hawks selected point guard Devonte' Graham from Kansas before trading his rights to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the Hornets' 2019 and 2023 second-round picks. The Portland Trail Blazers acquired the No. 37 pick from the Sacramento Kings, using it on shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. from Duke, in return for the more favorable of the Minnesota Timberwolves' or Los Angeles Lakers' 2019 second-round pick, the Miami Heat's 2021 second-round pick, and $1.5 million in cash.[2][37][38] Additional notable trades featured the Detroit Pistons obtaining the No. 38 pick (shooting guard Khyri Thomas from Creighton) from the Philadelphia 76ers for the Pistons' 2021 and 2023 second-round picks. The Denver Nuggets swapped with the Orlando Magic to get the No. 41 pick (small forward Jarred Vanderbilt from Kentucky), sending back the No. 43 pick (small forward Justin Jackson from Maryland) and the less favorable of the Nuggets' or Washington Wizards' 2019 second-round pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder received the No. 45 pick (shooting guard Hamidou Diallo from Kentucky) from the Brooklyn Nets for a 2019 second-round pick and cash. The Houston Rockets purchased the No. 52 pick (small forward Vince Edwards from Purdue) from the Utah Jazz for $1.5 million in cash. These transactions exemplified the round's fluidity, with over a dozen deals reported across draft night, including multi-team elements.[39][40][41][42] Many trades carried stipulations such as protected future picks or cash payments to mitigate risk, as seen in the Nuggets-Magic swap's conditional 2019 selection and the cash-inclusive deals for Nos. 37, 45, and 52. Some second-round picks traced back to pre-draft agreements, adding layers to teams' planning.[36]| Pick | Team (post-trade) | Player | Position | College/Country | Trade Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Phoenix Suns | Elie Okobo | PG | France | None |
| 32 | Memphis Grizzlies | Jevon Carter | PG | West Virginia | None |
| 33 | Dallas Mavericks | Jalen Brunson | PG | Villanova | None |
| 34 | Charlotte Hornets | Devonte' Graham | PG | Kansas | Acquired from Atlanta for 2019, 2023 2nds |
| 35 | Orlando Magic | Melvin Frazier | SF | Tulane | None |
| 36 | New York Knicks | Mitchell Robinson | C | USA (no college) | None |
| 37 | Portland Trail Blazers | Gary Trent Jr. | SG | Duke | Acquired from Sacramento for future 2nds + cash |
| 38 | Detroit Pistons | Khyri Thomas | SG | Creighton | Acquired from Philadelphia for 2021, 2023 2nds |
| 39 | Philadelphia 76ers | Isaac Bonga | SF | Germany | None |
| 40 | Brooklyn Nets | Rodions Kurucs | PF | Latvia | None |
| 41 | Denver Nuggets | Jarred Vanderbilt | SF | Kentucky | Acquired from Orlando for No. 43 + future 2nd |
| 42 | Detroit Pistons | Bruce Brown | SG | Miami (FL) | None |
| 43 | Orlando Magic | Justin Jackson | SF | Maryland | Acquired from Denver |
| 44 | Washington Wizards | Issuf Sanon | PG | Ukraine | None |
| 45 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Hamidou Diallo | SG | Kentucky | Acquired from Brooklyn for 2019 2nd + cash |
| 46 | Houston Rockets | De'Anthony Melton | PG | USC | None |
| 47 | Los Angeles Lakers | Svi Mykhailiuk | SG | Kansas | None |
| 48 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Keita Bates-Diop | SF | Ohio State | None |
| 49 | San Antonio Spurs | Chimezie Metu | PF | USC | None |
| 50 | Indiana Pacers | Alize Johnson | PF | Missouri State | None |
| 51 | New Orleans Pelicans | Tony Carr | PG | Penn State | None |
| 52 | Houston Rockets | Vince Edwards | SF | Purdue | Acquired from Utah for $1.5M cash |
| 53 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Devon Hall | SG | Virginia | None |
| 54 | Dallas Mavericks | Shake Milton | PG | SMU | None |
| 55 | Charlotte Hornets | Arnoldas Kulboka | SF | Lithuania | None |
| 56 | Philadelphia 76ers | Ray Spalding | PF | Louisville | None |
| 57 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Kevin Hervey | SF | UT Arlington | None |
| 58 | Denver Nuggets | Thomas Welsh | C | UCLA | None |
| 59 | Phoenix Suns | George King | SF | Colorado | None |
| 60 | Philadelphia 76ers | Kostas Antetokounmpo | PF | Dayton | None |