NBA Mock Draft 9.0: NY Knicks trade up for a PG; Magic go rogue at No. 1

NBA Draft prospect Paolo Banchero (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports)
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19. Minnesota Timberwolves – Mark Williams, C, Duke

The Minnesota Timberwolves are clearly on the right track but need to continue to add depth to their roster. One potential way they could do so is by adding a center that could theoretically take some of the pressure off of Karl-Anthony Towns.

One option is Mark Williams, a raw big that is coming out of Duke. He’s a true 7-footer that could be groomed by the Wolves.

20. San Antonio Spurs – Jalen Williams, G, Santa Clara

As the Spurs continue to build, one intriguing option for the team at No. 20 is  Jalen Williams, who has been the talk of rising prospects over the last couple of weeks. At 6-foot-6, he’s coming off a junior season at Santa Clara in which he averaged 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game on 40 percent shooting from 3.