Los Angeles Lakers: 2017 NBA Draft live tracker
By Nick Ziegler
The 2017 NBA Draft is here! For all the information about the Los Angeles Lakers and other NBA teams, follow our live tracker below.
The Los Angeles Lakers will be entering the 2017 NBA Draft as one of the teams to watch. With three picks in the first round, the Lakers can make a lot of possible moves to shake this draft up.
Since the Philadelphia 76ers will be taking Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick after they acquired it from the Boston Celtics, the Lakers will have their pick of all the prospects after Fultz.
After the Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, it became pretty clear that they will be using the second overall pick on Lonzo Ball. With Russell gone, the Lakers now have a need for a point guard, and Ball is the best available.
In addition to having the second overall pick, the Lakers also have two picks late in the first round that they might use to try and trade for Paul George. As one of the best players in the NBA, George has drawn a lot of interest from teams, including the Lakers.
In addition to the possibility of trades, this has been considered to be one of the best draft classes in a while. With Fultz and Ball at the top, there are some great prospects that will be going in the rest of the top 10 after them. Also, in a deep draft, expect to see some talent in the later part of the first round as well. As always, their will be a ton of trades during the draft.
Next: 4 reasons why the Lakers should draft Lonzo Ball
Below is our live tracker for the 2017 NBA Draft. This will consist of tweets from some of the best in the business to assure the information is accurate. Enjoy the NBA Draft, and be sure to check out all of our other news about the Lakers!
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Last update: 12:11 p.m. EST
Sources: Boston is selecting Cal's Jabari Bird with the No. 56 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
The @nyknicks select Damyean Dotson with the #44 pick in the 2017 #NBADraft! pic.twitter.com/nCVsXhUQVY
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 23, 2017
Terrance Furgeson congrats and welcome to the family!!! #ThunderUp
— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) June 23, 2017
Sources: Lakers are selecting Indiana's Thomas Bryant with the No. 42 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
Sources: Clippers are trading for Philadelphia's No. 39 selection and taking Juwan Evans.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
Chicago will take Jordan Bell at 38, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
Sources: Boston is selecting SMU’s Semi Ojeleye with the No. 37 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
76ers pick Jonah Bolden at 36. pic.twitter.com/ff6iHpL2ry
— RealGM (@RealGM) June 23, 2017
Memphis will select Cal's Ivan Rabb with the 35th pick, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Sacramento will take Kansas G Frank Mason with the 34th pick, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
Brooklyn Lakers trade finally official... Delayed until pick was used on a player
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) June 23, 2017
Charlotte will trade G Frank Jackson, taken 31, to New Orleans for 40th pick overall and cash, per source. Pels still have 52 (from WAS).
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
Lakers coming for heads #LakerNation
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) August 10, 2012
Sources: Charlotte is drafting Duke's Frank Jackson and trading him to New Orleans with the No. 31 overall pick in NBA draft.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
Source: Lakers (via Jazz) take Josh Hart at 30
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 23, 2017
Spurs will take guard Derrick White, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
Utah will trade Nos. 30 and 42 to Lakers for No. 28, securing Tony Bradley, league sources tell @TheVertical. https://t.co/wmPNky95N2
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Lakers are selecting Utah's Kyle Kuzma with the No. 27 pick in the NBA Draft, league sources say.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
Now. Orlando IS trading the 25th pick: to Philadelphia future first round pick. Sixers have taken C Andzejs Pasecniks from Latvia.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
Portland will select Purdue's Caleb Swanigan with the No. 26 pick, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
The Denver Nuggets will select Syracuse's Tyler Lydon with the No. 24 pick, league source tells @TheVertical. Live: https://t.co/pVi69FXz4V
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
The Toronto Raptors will select Indiana's OG Anunoby with the No. 23 pick, league source tells @TheVertical. Live: https://t.co/pVi69FXz4V
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Sources: Brooklyn is selecting Texas' Jarrett Allen with the No. 22 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
At 21, Oklahoma City will take guard Terrance Ferguson, who played last year in Australia, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
Source: Kings are taking Harry Giles at 20. Love both the Fox and Giles pick for them. Two future defensive... https://t.co/pXK2VTrJ81
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 23, 2017
Atlanta will select John Collins with the No. 19 pick, sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Source: Bucks will select DJ Wilson with pick 17
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 23, 2017
Sources: Minnesota is selecting Justin Patton with the No. 16 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
Sacramento, now with the 15th pick after trade with Portland, will take North Carolina’s Justin Jackson, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
The Heat will select Bam Adebayo with the No. 14 pick, league source tells @TheVertical. Live: https://t.co/pVi69FXz4V
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Utah has made a deal with Denver for the 13th pick and will select Donovan Mitchell, sources says. Live: https://t.co/pVi69Gfatv
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Hearing Kennard to Detroit at No. 12 ...
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 23, 2017
Sources: Charlotte is selecting Kentucky's Malik Monk with the No. 11 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2017
Portland will select Zach Collins with the No. 10 pick, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Dallas closing in on N.C. State guard Dennis Smith at nine, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
The Knicks plan to select guard Frank Ntilinkina with the No. 8 pick, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
The @SacramentoKings select De'Aaron Fox with the #5 pick in the 2017 #NBADraft! pic.twitter.com/p7yyJULl5l
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 23, 2017
Orlando will select Jonathan Isaac with the No. 6 pick, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Lakers will officially introduce Lonzo Ball at news conference Friday afternoon at team training facility. Magic, Pelinka will be there too.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) June 23, 2017
Rob & I were able to get our first choice this evening. Laker Nation get ready, we are off to a great start. Welcome to the team Lonzo Ball!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 22, 2017
The Sacramento Kings will select De'Aaron Fox with the No. 5 pick, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2017
Phoenix will take Josh Jackson at four, per league source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 22, 2017
Indiana and Boston are engaged in serious talks on a Paul George trade, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2017
With the second pick in the 2017 #NBADraft, the @Lakers select @ZO2_ ! pic.twitter.com/DHRjG3rwmu
— NBA (@NBA) June 22, 2017
Welcome to the #Lakers! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/X6AwDy57lJ
— Lake Show Life (@TheLakeShowLife) June 22, 2017
Chicago is finalizing a deal to send Jimmy Butler to Minnesota for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and No. 7 pick, league source says.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2017
The Bulls are getting Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and the 7th pick, per sources. Bulls keep 16th pick.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) June 22, 2017
The Wolves are close to acquiring Jimmy Butler from Chicago, according to league sources
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 22, 2017
It's almost that time...#NBADraft
— NBA (@NBA) June 22, 2017
Tune into ESPN! pic.twitter.com/44fpg31SJQ
Look for Lakers possibly to use 27 & 28 picks to go up higher in draft and/or buy second-round pick.
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) June 22, 2017
#Cavs and #Spurs talks, previously centered on Danny Green, now also include LaMarcus Aldridge, league sources tell AmicoHoops.
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) June 22, 2017
Thirty-ish minutes from now ... Philadelphia will officially make Markelle Fultz the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. 7:37 PM-ish.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 22, 2017
Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns have discussed a trade featuring the No. 16 pick and Eric Bledsoe league sources told Basketball Insiders.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 22, 2017
Report: Suns discussing trade of Eric Bledsoe to Nuggets https://t.co/AQ1VFVGAIb
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) June 22, 2017
"As far as earlier this afternoon the Lakers had shown no intention of trading the No. 2 pick." - @ShamsCharania. Still targeting Lonzo
— Silver Screen and Roll (@LakersSBN) June 22, 2017
The Houston Rockets, according to league sources, remain in trade pursuit of Indiana's Paul George ...
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 22, 2017
The Ball Family... ready for tonight's #NBADraft! pic.twitter.com/x07VZYduQw
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 22, 2017
ESPN Sources: Phoenix, Denver discussed trade that would feature Eric Bledsoe in exchange for Emmanuel Mudiay and No. 13 pick. Talks fluid.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 22, 2017
Around the league, execs say if Jimmy Butler goes anywhere tonight, it's Minnesota. But most think he stays put.
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) June 22, 2017
The fellas are ready. #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/mdotr0lfPC
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 22, 2017
The 2017 #NBADraft class gets ready for their group portrait! pic.twitter.com/AhTGyRTArM
— NBA (@NBA) June 22, 2017
#Blazers submitted an offer to #Pacers for Paul George, per source. Included draft picks, but Indy had no interest.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 22, 2017
"I'm happy to be here, living out my dream."@JaredSGreenberg caught up with @j_josh11 prior to the 2017 #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/Q0OzcLKDsf
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/878002454767456256
A breakdown of what the @celtics might do with the No. 3 pick + an update on Kristaps Porzingis via @SherrodbCSN. #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/UNt0MtKPtW
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 22, 2017
Denver has spoken to the Bulls about Jimmy Butler, source told ESPN. Would include multiple young players, not... https://t.co/ZVJHHy6vOA
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 22, 2017
The Cavs and Spurs have been in trade talks involving Danny Green, sources say. Spurs' asking price has been high, though.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) June 22, 2017
Kings intend to pick at No. 5, I'm told, but prospect of them moving back from No. 10 in order to land a player & later pick is in play.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) June 22, 2017
On the bus to the 2017 #NBADraft with @Dennis4Smith! pic.twitter.com/HzFcstKiNd
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 22, 2017
At four minutes before we go on the air for our Draft17 Preview Show (5-7 on @NBATV), there is no Cs-Knicks deal in place for Porzingis.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 22, 2017