It’s draft week, as J. Kyle Mann is joined by Danny Chau to go through the latest draft news and expectations for the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night. They discuss how the Finals will affect the draft and offseason, expectations for the Suns now that they've traded Kevin Durant to the Rockets, different prospect scouting reports, and more.

(00:00) - Intro
(01:46) - Game 7 reaction
(05:12) - Draft plans for the new-look Suns
(09:46) - Derik Queen, Maryland
(16:10) - Which team could make an unexpected move?
(23:13) - Predicting the Raptors' draft plans
(24:28) - Carter Bryant, Arizona; and Noa Essengue, France
(30:24) - Khaman Maluach, Duke
(38:08) - Jazz targeting Jeremiah Fears from Oklahoma
(44:18) - What direction do the Sixers go?
(45:55) - V.J. Edgecombe, Baylor
(52:30) - Kon Knueppel, Duke; and Tre Johnson, Texas
(56:60) - Danny’s risers
(58:38) - Cedric Coward, Washington State
(01:00:46) - Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina
(01:03:24) - Best connective passer in the draft
(01:05:20) - Egor Demin, BYU
(01:09:00) - Danny Wolf, Michigan

Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more!

Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Danny Chau
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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