Review of top 30 picks in the 2016 NBA Draft with video highlights

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a group photo on stage with draft prospects before the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a group photo on stage with draft prospects before the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

As free agency looms, there may be a number of the rookies who’ll figure into trades. With that, let’s review how the first round  of the 2016 NBA Draft played out.

1. Philadelphia 76ers

2. Los Angeles Lakers

3. Boston Celtics

4. Phoenix Suns

5. Minnesota Timberwolves

6. New Orleans Pelicans

7. Denver Nuggets

8. Sacramento Kings (traded to Suns for 13th pick)

9. Toronto Raptors

10. Milwaukee Bucks

11. Orlando Magic

12. Atlanta Hawks (via 3-way trade with Jazz and Pacers)

13. Phoenix Suns (pick for Kings via trade)

14. Chicago Bulls

15. Denver Nuggets

16. Boston Celtics

17. Memphis Grizzlies

18. Detroit Pistons

19. Denver Nuggets

20. Indiana Pacers (selected for Brooklyn Nets via trade of Thaddeus Young)

21. Atlanta Hawks

22. Charlotte Hornets (traded to Kings for Marco Belinelli)

23. Boston Celtics

24. Philadelphia 76ers

25. Los Angeles Clippers

26. Philadelphia 76ers

27. Toronto Raptors

28. Phoenix Suns

29. San Antonio Spurs

30. Golden State Warriors

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