The 2024 NBA draft is making history this year by being spread out over two days, with the second round set to begin on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. The first day of the draft saw some surprising international picks at the top, the Minnesota Timberwolves making a move into the top 10, and a number of interesting picks and trades.
As we look ahead to Day 2, there are some big questions to consider. Who are the top players still available for teams to pick up? Names like Kyle Filipowski, Johnny Furphy, Tyler Smith, and Bronny James are expected to go early on Thursday. Which team is poised to make a splash in Round 2? And which lesser-known prospects could end up being steals for the teams that select them?
ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo have put together an updated mock draft, projecting picks from 31 through 58 based on their top 100 rankings. They provide insights from scouting reports on each prospect to help fans understand the potential of these players.
In addition to the draft predictions, Givony and Woo also discuss the winners and surprises from Round 1, share their top 100 rankings and list the best available players, provide the full draft order, recap the trades that have taken place, and offer more in-depth NBA draft coverage.
With so much excitement and uncertainty surrounding the draft, fans are eager to see which team will emerge as the most interesting on Day 2. Stay tuned as the draft unfolds to see which players are selected, which teams make bold moves, and which prospects exceed expectations to become the steals of the draft.