2022 NBA Mock Draft: What is going to happen on June 23?

By Mark Wessol | Jun 20, 2022

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New York Knicks, Ohio State Buckeyes, Malaki Branham

Malaki Branham, Ohio State Buckeyes. (Photo by Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks /

SG. Malaki Branham. 18. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Ohio State. 24

Zach LaVine’s future with the Chicago Bulls is currently up in the air as he is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. As for the Bulls, sure, they might like him to return, but I would start preparing for his departure.

Malaki Branham would certainly have some big shoes to fill, but he plays fearless, doesn’t back down to anyone, and loves the big-time shots.

He doesn’t create the most separation, but his dribble pull-ups are lethal and he’ll knock it down in your face. If Branham can improve on the defensive side, he should be able to help out the Bulls by either stepping in for LaVine or learning from the All-Star.

Pick Analysis. Ohio State. E.J. Liddell. player. 86. Scouting Report. PF. 19

Back-to-back Buckeyes go off the board here as the Timberwolves find themselves a glue guy in E.J. Liddell, who can play in any lineup. He is an undersized power forward but can create mismatches if a bigger guy is guarding him.

He does have the ability to stretch the floor but can improve his 3-point shot. Whether Minnesota decides to play big or small, Liddell should fit in just fine with the likes of Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.

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