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23. Los Angeles Lakers – Isaiah Jackson, F, Kentucky

Isaiah Jackson is an interesting prospect that will have the potential to be a lottery pick or one that will go late in the first round. I don’t believe scouts have him figured out yet and I’m not one to question their opinions.

Nevertheless, an athletic big is never not something teams should take fliers on. That’s what the Los Angeles Lakers will do at No. 23. Playing next to LeBron would also make Jackson’s transition to the NBA a bit easier.

24. Houston Rockets (via Milwaukee) – Ziaire Williams, F, Stanford

With another first-round pick, look for the Rockets to take a chance on a player that many had projected higher than a late first-round pick earlier this season. That’s exactly what Ziaire Williams will be.

If he can perform well in his pre-draft workouts, there’s a good chance – because of his size at 6-foot-8 – he will make a move up draft big boards.