NBA Draft 2023: NBA Draft picks 2023: Live results, complete list of selections from Rounds 1-2.
The San Antonio Spurs are expected to begin Thursday night’s draft by selecting Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 overall pick. Wembanyama, a highly talented 19-year-old, is considered one of the most thrilling prospects in the history of sports. This anticipated selection suggests that the initial moments of the draft are likely to be devoid of any suspense or controversy.
After the selection of Victor Wembanyama by the Spurs, the NBA draft 2023 is expected to become more intriguing. The Charlotte Hornets hold the No. 2 pick and have the choice between Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson, but their decision remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers possess the No. 3 pick, with rumors suggesting they might trade it for a star player to support Damian Lillard. Other teams beyond the top three are also actively engaged in discussions and potential trade talks.
It is anticipated that the draft night will be eventful, and The Sporting News will provide a live tracker to keep fans updated on all the picks and significant trades of the NBA Draft 2023. Stay tuned for the latest developments.
NBA Draft 2023 Picks: Live results from Rounds 1-2
(Note: There will be 58 total picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 76ers and Bulls lost second-round picks after violating the league’s tampering rules.)
Round 1
| Round | Pick | Overall | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Spurs | Victor Wembanyama |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | Hornets | Brandon Miller |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | Trail Blazers | Scoot Henderson |
| 1 | 4 | 4 | Rockets | Amen Thompson |
| 1 | 5 | 5 | Pistons | Ausar Thompson |
| 1 | 6 | 6 | Magic | Anthony Black |
| 1 | 7 | 7 | Pacers | Bilal Coulibaly |
| 1 | 8 | 8 | Wizards | Jarace Walker |
| 1 | 9 | 9 | Jazz | Taylor Hendricks |
| 1 | 10 | 10 | Mavericks | Cason Wallace |
| 1 | 11 | 11 | Magic (via Bulls) | Jett Howard |
| 1 | 12 | 12 | Thunder | Dereck Lively II |
| 1 | 13 | 13 | Raptors | Gradey Dick |
| 1 | 14 | 14 | Pelicans | Jordan Hawkins |
| 1 | 15 | 15 | Hawks | Kobe Bufkin |
| 1 | 16 | 16 | Jazz (via Timberwolves) | Keyonte George |
| 1 | 17 | 17 | Lakers | Jalen Hood-Schifino |
| 1 | 18 | 18 | Heat | Jaime Jaquez Jr. |
| 1 | 19 | 19 | Warriors | Brandin Podziemski |
| 1 | 20 | 20 | Rockets (via Clippers) | Cam Whitmore |
| 1 | 21 | 21 | Nets (via Suns) | Noah Clowney |
| 1 | 22 | 22 | Nets | Dariq Whitehead |
| 1 | 23 | 23 | Trail Blazers (via Knicks) | Kris Murray |
| 1 | 24 | 24 | Kings | Olivier Maxence-Prosper |
| 1 | 25 | 25 | Celtics (via Grizzlies) | Marcus Sasser |
| 1 | 26 | 26 | Pacers (via Cavaliers) | Ben Sheppard |
| 1 | 27 | 27 | Hornets (via Nuggets) | Nick Smith Jr. |
| 1 | 28 | 28 | Jazz (via 76ers) | Brice Sensabaugh |
| 1 | 29 | 29 | Nuggets (via Pacers) | Julian Strawther |
| 1 | 30 | 30 | Clippers (via Bucks) | Kobe Brown |
Round 2
| Round | Pick | Overall | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 31 | Pistons | James Nnaji |
| 2 | 2 | 32 | Nuggets (via Pacers) | Jalen Pickett |
| 2 | 3 | 33 | Timberwolves (via Spurs) | Leonard Miller |
| 2 | 4 | 34 | Celtics (via Hornets) | Colby Jones |
| 2 | 5 | 35 | Bulls (via Wizards) | Julian Phillips |
| 2 | 6 | 36 | Magic | Andre Jackson Jr. |
| 2 | 7 | 37 | Thunder (via Wizards) | Hunter Tyson |
| 2 | 8 | 38 | Kings (via Pacers) | Jordan Walsh |
| 2 | 9 | 39 | Hornets (via Jazz) | Mohamed Gueye |
| 2 | 10 | 40 | Nuggets (via Lakers) | Maxwell Lewis |
| 2 | 11 | 41 | Hornets (via Thunder) | Amari Bailey |
| 2 | 12 | 42 | Wizards (via Bulls) | Tristan Vukcevic |
| 2 | 13 | 43 | Trail Blazers (via Hawks) | Rayan Rupert |
| 2 | 14 | 44 | Spurs (via Raptors) | Cidy Sissoko |
| 2 | 15 | 45 | Grizzlies (via Timberwolves) | Gregory Jackson II |
| 2 | 16 | 46 | Hawks (via Pelicans) | Seth Lundy |
| 2 | 17 | 47 | Pacers (via Lakers) | Mojave King |
| 2 | 18 | 48 | Clippers | Jordan Miller |
| 2 | 19 | 49 | Cavaliers (via Warriors) | Emoni Bates |
| 2 | 20 | 50 | Thunder (via Heat) | Keyontae Johnson |
| 2 | 21 | 51 | Nets | Jalen Wilson |
| 2 | 22 | 52 | Suns | Toumani Camara |
| 2 | 23 | 53 | Timberwolves (via Knicks) | Jaylen Clark |
| 2 | 24 | 54 | Kings | Jaylen Slawson |
| 2 | 25 | 55 | Pacers (via Cavaliers) | Isaiah Wong |
| 2 | 26 | 56 | Grizzlies | Tarik Biberovic |
| 2 | 27 | 57 | Warriors (via Wizards) | Trayce Jackson-Davis |
| 2 | 28 | 58 | Bucks | Chris Livingston |
NBA Draft 2023 trade details
Bulls trade for Wizards’ No. 35 pick Julian Phillips
- Bulls get: Jullian Phillips
- Wizards get: Multiple second round picks
- Source: The Athletic’s Shams Charania
Celtics send Marcus Sasser to Pistons for No. 31 pick
- Celtics get: James Nnaji, future second round picks
- Pistons get: Marcus Sasser
- Source: ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
Kings trade Richaun Holmes, Olivier Maxence-Prosper to Mavericks
- Kings get: Traded player exception
- Mavericks get: Olivier Maxence-Prosper, Richaun Holmes
- Source: ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
Mavericks send Davis Bertans, Cason Wallace to Thunder for Dereck Lively II
- Mavericks get: Dereck Lively II
- Thunder get: Cason Wallace, Davis Bertans
- Source: The Athletic’s Shams Charania
Wizards trade for Bilal Coulibaly, Pacers get Jarace Walker
- Wizards get: Bilal Coulibaly
- Pacers get: Jarace Walker
- Source: ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
Lakers, Pacers swap second round picks
- Lakers get: 2023 No. 40 overall pick
- Pacers get: 2023 No. 47 overall pick, cash
- Source: ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi
Celtics, Grizzlies and Wizards reach agreement on three-team deal
- Celtics get: Kristaps Porzingis, 2023 No. 25 overall pick, 2024 first-round pick
- Grizzlies get: Marcus Smart
- Wizards get: Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala, 2023 No. 35 overall pick
- Source: ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski