Sporting News

If you couldn't tell by the smoke screens and trade rumors, the 2023 NBA Draft is upon us. By now, you know that this year's draft is headlined by French phenom Victor Wembanyama. You've likely also heard about the battle for the No. 2 pick between Alabama forward Brandon Miller and G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson. But even just a day away, after the first three picks, it feels like anything can happen. There are multiple reports around teams trying to package picks and move up in the draft, or sacrifice an earlier draft pick to move back while acquiring rotation-level talent. Opinions vary on the prospects available from the back end of the lottery and the end of the first round, leaving a lot of uncertainty as to which players will rise and fall on draft night. Before the chaos commences on Thursday, take a look at The Sporting News' final 2023 NBA Mock Draft, adjusted from all of the intel and rumors swirling around the NBA's first tentpole event of the offseason.