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| 2014 NBA draft | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date | June 26, 2014 |
| Location | Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York) |
| Network | ESPN |
| Overview | |
| 60 total selections in 2 rounds | |
| League | NBA |
| First selection | Andrew Wiggins (Cleveland Cavaliers) |
The 2014 NBA draft was held on June 26, 2014,[1] at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.[2] National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. The draft lottery took place on May 7, 2014. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the draft lottery to earn the first overall pick in the draft; this is the fourth number-one pick for Cleveland since 2003 and third number-one pick over a four-year span from 2011 to 2014.[3] This draft would also be the first for the reborn Charlotte Hornets, who played as the Bobcats from 2004 to 2014, since 2001, when the original Charlotte Hornets last selected as the Charlotte Hornets before moving to New Orleans and eventually becoming the current New Orleans Pelicans.
Television rights in the United States belonged to ESPN.[4] It was tipped by many to be one of the deepest and most hyped draft classes in recent years, with several players touted as future stars.[5] State Farm was the presenting sponsor of the draft.[6] College underclassmen that were highly touted by NBA scouts and executives included: Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Aaron Gordon, Julius Randle, Zach LaVine, T. J. Warren, and Gary Harris. Other highly sought after talents included Australian player Dante Exum and Croatian player Dario Šarić, who both declared for the draft, and Doug McDermott, who was automatically eligible as a graduating college senior.
Highlights from the draft included the first selections made by Adam Silver as commissioner and Mark Tatum as deputy commissioner, the second Canadian to be the first overall pick (Andrew Wiggins), the first pair of Canadian top 10 picks and second pair of Canadian lottery picks (Wiggins and Nik Stauskas), three top 20 Canadian selections (Wiggins, Stauskas, and Tyler Ennis), the first NBA Development League player to be selected in the first round (P. J. Hairston), the first time multiple NBA Development League players were selected in the same draft (Hairston and Thanasis Antetokounmpo), and the first Cape Verdean player to be selected in the draft (Walter Tavares). In addition, a standing ovation for Isaiah Austin occurred between the 15th and 16th picks of the draft, which included having the NBA itself hold a ceremonial pick to select him as a means of letting his dream of having his name be heard in the NBA draft come true, which happened days after he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome and originally was never considered to play professional basketball again. Nearly two months after the draft ended, Andrew Wiggins was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a three-team deal that brought Kevin Love to Cleveland; this resulted in the second time since the NBA–ABA merger that a first overall draft pick would not play a single game for the team that drafted him (the first time being the Orlando Magic drafted Chris Webber first overall in 1993 and then minutes later, traded Webber to the Golden State Warriors for Golden State's third overall pick in the 1993 Draft, Penny Hardaway plus three of Golden State's future first-round draft selections).
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić was taken with the 41st pick in the second round of the draft, making him the lowest draft selection ever to win the MVP Award and the NBA Finals MVP award.
Draft selections
[edit]| PG | Point guard | SG | Shooting guard | SF | Small forward | PF | Power forward | C | Center |
| * | Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Game and All-NBA Team |
| + | Denotes player who has been selected for at least one All-Star Game |
| # | Denotes player who has never appeared in an NBA regular-season or playoff game |
| ~ | Denotes player who has been selected as Rookie of the Year |
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Notable undrafted players
[edit]These eligible players were not selected in the 2014 NBA draft but have played at least one game in the NBA. In April 2015, the undrafted Sim Bhullar became the first player of Indian descent to play in the league.
Eligibility and entrants
[edit]The draft is conducted under the eligibility rules established in the league's new 2011 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with its players union. The CBA that ended the 2011 lockout instituted no immediate changes to the draft, but called for a committee of owners and players to discuss future changes.[70] As of 2014[update], the basic eligibility rules for the draft are listed below.
- All drafted players must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. In terms of dates, players eligible for the 2014 draft must be born on or before December 31, 1995.[71]
- Any player who is not an "international player", as defined in the CBA, must be at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class.[71] The CBA defines "international players" as players who permanently resided outside the United States for three years prior to the draft, did not complete high school in the U.S., and have never enrolled at a U.S. college or university.[72]
Early entrants
[edit]Player who are not automatically eligible must declare their eligibility for the draft by notifying the NBA offices in writing no later than 60 days before the draft.[73][74] For the 2014 draft, this date fell on April 27. After this date, "early entry" players may attend NBA pre-draft camps and individual team workouts to show off their skills and obtain feedback regarding their draft positions. Under the CBA, a player may withdraw his name from consideration from the draft at any time before the final declaration date, which is 10 days before the draft.[75] Under then-current NCAA rules, players only had until April 16 to withdraw from the draft and maintain their college eligibility.[76][n 12]
A player who has hired an agent will forfeit his remaining college eligibility, regardless of whether he is drafted.[78] Also, while the CBA allows a player to withdraw from the draft twice,[75] the NCAA then mandated that a player who declared twice lost his college eligibility.[76][n 13]
This year, a total of 45 collegiate players and 30 international players declared as early entry candidates.[79][80] On June 16, the withdrawal deadline, 18 early entry candidates withdrew from the draft, leaving 44 collegiate players and 13 international players as the early entry candidates for the draft.[81]
Automatically eligible entrants
[edit]Players who do not meet the criteria for "international" players are automatically eligible if they meet any of the following criteria:[89]
- They have completed 4 years of their college eligibility.
- If they graduated from high school in the U.S., but did not enroll in a U.S. college or university, four years have passed since their high school class graduated.
- They have signed a contract with a professional basketball team outside of the NBA, anywhere in the world, and have played under that contract.
Players who meet the criteria for "international" players are automatically eligible if they meet any of the following criteria:
- They are least 22 years old during the calendar year of the draft. In terms of dates, players born on or before December 31, 1992, are automatically eligible for the 2014 draft.[90]
- They have signed a contract with a professional basketball team outside of the NBA within the United States, and have played under that contract.[91]
Before the draft, the NBA released a list of D-League players who are automatically eligible for the draft.[87]
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | Delaware 87ers |
| Aquille Carr | Delaware 87ers |
| Cleveland Melvin | Erie BayHawks |
| Norvel Pelle | Delaware 87ers |
| Elijah Pittman | Delaware 87ers |
Combine
[edit]The invitation-only NBA Draft Combine occurred in Chicago from May 14 to 18. 60 players were invited.[92] The 2014 D-League Elite Mini Camp, which included 37 players, occurred in Chicago in the two days preceding the combine.[93]
Draft lottery
[edit]The first 14 picks in the draft belong to teams that had missed the playoffs; the order was determined through a lottery. The lottery determined the three teams that would obtain the first three picks on the draft. The remaining first-round picks and the second-round picks were assigned to teams in reverse order of their win–loss record in the previous season. As it is commonplace in the event of identical win–loss records, the NBA performed a random drawing to break the ties on April 18, 2014.[94]
The lottery was held on May 20, 2014, at the Times Square Studios in New York City.[95] The Cleveland Cavaliers, who had the ninth-worst record, won the lottery with just a 1.7% chance to win the first pick. It was the second year in a row the Cavaliers won the lottery, as well as their third time in four years.[96] It also tied the Chicago Bulls ascension in the 2008 NBA draft for the second largest upset ever and the largest upset in the current lottery system that started in 1994.[97] The Milwaukee Bucks, who had the worst record and the highest chance to win the lottery at 25%, obtained the second pick. The lottery completed with the Philadelphia 76ers, who had the second-worst record, obtaining the third pick.[96]
Below were the chances for each team to get specific picks in the draft lottery, rounded to three decimal places:
| ^ | Denotes the actual lottery result |
| Team | 2013–14 record |
Lottery chances[94] |
Lottery probabilities | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | |||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 15–67 | 250 | .250 | .215^ | .177 | .358 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 19–63 | 199 | .199 | .188 | .171^ | .319 | .124 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Orlando Magic | 23–59 | 156 | .156 | .157 | .156 | .225^ | .265 | .041 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Utah Jazz | 25–57 | 104 | .104 | .112 | .121 | .099 | .373^ | .177 | .014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Boston Celtics | 25–57 | 103 | .103 | .111 | .120 | — | .238 | .342^ | .082 | .004 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 27–55 | 63 | .063 | .071 | .081 | — | — | .440 | .304^ | .040 | .001 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sacramento Kings | 28–54 | 43 | .043 | .049 | .058 | — | — | — | .600 | .232^ | .018 | .000 | — | — | — | — |
| Detroit Pistons[1] | 29–53 | 28 | .028 | .033 | .039 | — | — | — | — | .725 | .168^ | .008 | .000 | — | — | — |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 33–49 | 17 | .017^ | .020 | .024 | — | — | — | — | — | .813 | .122 | .004 | .000 | — | — |
| New Orleans Pelicans[2] | 34–48 | 11 | .011 | .013 | .016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | .870^ | .089 | .002 | .000 | — |
| Denver Nuggets | 36–46 | 8 | .008 | .009 | .012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | .907^ | .063 | .001 | .000 |
| New York Knicks[3] | 37–45 | 7 | .007 | .008 | .010 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | .935^ | .039 | .000 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 40–42 | 6 | .006 | .007 | .009 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | .960^ | .018 |
| Phoenix Suns | 48–34 | 5 | .005 | .006 | .007 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | .982^ |
^ 1: The Charlotte Hornets acquired Detroit Pistons' pick because it fell outside the top eight.[A]
^ 2: The Philadelphia 76ers acquired New Orleans Pelicans' pick because it fell outside the top five.[B]
^ 3: The Orlando Magic acquired the lesser of Denver Nuggets' pick and New York Knicks' pick.[C]
Draft ceremony
[edit]In the first round of the draft, each team has five minutes to decide which player they would like to select. During the five minutes, the team can also propose a trade with another team before making their final selection.[98] The NBA commissioner then announce the selection and the player, wearing a basketball cap sporting the team's logo, comes up to the stage to be congratulated and presented to the audience.[99][100] In the second round, each team has two minutes to make their picks while the deputy commissioner assumes the commissioner's role.[101][102]
The NBA annually invites around 10–15 players to sit in the so-called "green room", a special room set aside at the draft site for the invited players to sit with their families and agents.[103] When their names are called, the player leaves the room and goes up on stage. Other players who are not invited, are allowed to attend the ceremony, sit in the stands with the fans and walk up on stage when they're drafted.[104] This year, however, the league decided to invite 21 players to the green room. The 20 players who were invited and attended the draft are Tyler Ennis, Dante Exum, Aaron Gordon, Gary Harris, Rodney Hood, Zach LaVine, Doug McDermott, Shabazz Napier, Jusuf Nurkić, Jabari Parker, Adreian Payne, Elfrid Payton, Julius Randle, Dario Šarić, Marcus Smart, Nik Stauskas, Noah Vonleh, T. J. Warren, Andrew Wiggins and James Young.[105][106] Joel Embiid was invited, but he was unable to attend the draft due to an injury sustained before the draft and its subsequent surgery that prevented him from traveling to New York.[107] Out of the 21 players invited, 19 players were selected in the top 19. The other two, Hood and Napier, were selected 23rd and 24th respectively.
In addition to the above, former Baylor player Isaiah Austin, who had declared for the draft but was forced to end his playing career after being diagnosed with Marfan syndrome during a physical for the draft, was invited to attend as a special guest of commissioner Adam Silver.[108] During the draft, he was ceremonially drafted by the league between the 15th and the 16th picks and came up to the stage sporting a generic NBA cap.[109]
Trades involving draft picks
[edit]Pre-draft trades
[edit]Prior to the day of the draft, the following trades were made and resulted in exchanges of draft picks between the teams.
- ^ a b
June 26, 2012: Detroit Pistons to Charlotte Bobcats (now Charlotte Hornets)[7][8]
- Charlotte acquired Ben Gordon and a conditional 2013 first-round pick (protected top 14 in 2013, top 8 in 2014)
- Detroit acquired Corey Maggette
- ^ a b
July 12, 2013: New Orleans Pelicans to Philadelphia 76ers[9][10]
- Philadelphia acquired draft rights to Nerlens Noel and a conditional 2014 first-round pick (protected top 5 in 2014)
- New Orleans acquired Jrue Holiday and draft rights to Pierre Jackson
- ^ a b
February 22, 2011: New York Knicks to Denver Nuggets (three-team trade)[13][14]
- Denver acquired Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, a 2014 first-round pick, 2012 and 2013 second-round picks, the option to swap 2016 first-round picks, and cash considerations from New York
- Denver acquired Kosta Koufos from Minnesota
- New York acquired Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Anthony Carter, Renaldo Balkman and Shelden Williams from Denver
- New York acquired Corey Brewer from Minnesota
- Minnesota acquired a 2015 second-round pick from Denver
- Minnesota acquired Anthony Randolph, Eddy Curry and cash considerations from New York
- Orlando acquired Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, the lesser of Denver's two 2014 first-round picks (Denver's own pick and New York's pick) and a 2013 second-round pick from Denver
- Orlando acquired Maurice Harkless, Nikola Vučević and a conditional 2015 first-round pick from Philadelphia
- Orlando acquired Josh McRoberts, Christian Eyenga, a conditional 2017 first-round pick and a conditional 2015 second-round pick from L.A. Lakers
- Denver acquired Andre Iguodala from Philadelphia
- Philadelphia acquired Jason Richardson from Orlando
- Philadelphia acquired Andrew Bynum from L.A. Lakers
- L.A. Lakers acquired Dwight Howard, Chris Duhon and Earl Clark from Orlando
- ^
February 18, 2010: Charlotte Bobcats (now Charlotte Hornets) to Chicago Bulls[17][18]
- Chicago acquired Ronald Murray, Acie Law and a conditional 2012 first-round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 12 in 2013, top 10 in 2014)
- Charlotte acquired Tyrus Thomas
- ^
July 12, 2013: Brooklyn Nets to Boston Celtics[19]
- Boston acquired Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries, Keith Bogans, MarShon Brooks, Kris Joseph, a 2014 first-round pick, 2016 and 2018 first-round picks, and the option to swap 2017 first-round picks
- Brooklyn acquired Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jason Terry and D. J. White
- ^
October 25, 2013: Washington Wizards to Phoenix Suns[20]
- Phoenix acquired Emeka Okafor and a conditional 2014 first-round pick (protected top 12 in 2014)
- Washington acquired Marcin Gortat, Shannon Brown, Kendall Marshall and Malcolm Lee
- ^
December 11, 2011: Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles Lakers[21]
- L.A. Lakers acquired a conditional 2012 first-round pick (protected top 20 in 2012–14)
- Dallas acquired Lamar Odom and a 2012 second-round pick
- Houston acquired Derek Fisher and Dallas' conditional 2012 first-round pick (protected top 20 in 2012–14)
- L.A. Lakers acquired Jordan Hill
- Oklahoma City acquired Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, a 2013 first-round pick, Dallas' conditional 2013 first-round pick (protected top 20 in 2013–14) and a 2013 second-round pick
- Houston acquired James Harden, Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward
- ^
July 10, 2013: Golden State Warriors to Utah Jazz (three-team trade)[24]
- Utah acquired Andris Biedriņš, Richard Jefferson, Brandon Rush, a 2014 first-round pick, a 2017 first-round pick, 2017 and 2018 second-round picks, and cash considerations from Golden State
- Utah acquired a 2018 second-round pick from Denver
- Golden State acquired Kevin Murphy from Utah
- Golden State acquired Andre Iguodala from Denver
- Denver acquired Randy Foye from Utah
- Denver acquired a 2018 second-round pick from Golden State
- ^
February 24, 2011: Portland Trail Blazers to Charlotte Bobcats (now Charlotte Hornets)[27]
- Charlotte acquired Joel Przybilla, Dante Cunningham, Sean Marks, a 2011 first-round pick, a conditional 2013 first-round pick (protected top 12 in 2013–14) and cash considerations
- Portland acquired Gerald Wallace
- ^
July 27, 2013: Indiana Pacers to Phoenix Suns[29]
- Phoenix acquired Miles Plumlee, Gerald Green and a conditional 2014 first-round pick (protected top 14 in 2014)
- Indiana acquired Luis Scola
- ^
June 23, 2011: Orlando Magic to Cleveland Cavaliers[31]
- Cleveland acquired 2013 and 2014 second-round picks
- Orlando acquired draft rights to Justin Harper
- ^ a b
June 27, 2013: Boston Celtics to Dallas Mavericks[32]
- Dallas acquired draft rights to Lucas Nogueira and two 2014 second-round picks (Boston's and Brooklyn's pick)
- Boston acquired draft rights to Kelly Olynyk
- ^ a b
June 25, 2014: Dallas Mavericks to New York Knicks[33]
- New York acquired José Calderón, Wayne Ellington, Shane Larkin, Samuel Dalembert, the 34th and the 51st pick in the 2014 draft
- Dallas acquired Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton
- ^
July 11, 2012: Los Angeles Lakers to Phoenix Suns[35]
- Phoenix acquired 2013 and 2015 first-round picks, 2013 and 2014 second-round picks, and cash considerations
- L.A. Lakers acquired Steve Nash
- Minnesota acquired Lakers' 2014 second-round pick from Phoenix
- Minnesota acquired 2013 and 2016 second-round picks from New Orleans
- Phoenix acquired Wesley Johnson and a conditional 2014 first-round pick (protected top 13 in 2014) from Minnesota
- Phoenix acquired Jerome Dyson and Brad Miller from New Orleans
- New Orleans acquired Robin Lopez, Hakim Warrick and cash considerations from Phoenix
- Milwaukee acquired Luke Ridnour and Lakers' 2014 second-round pick from Minnesota
- Milwaukee acquired cash considerations from Oklahoma City
- Minnesota acquired Kevin Martin and cash considerations from Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma City acquired from draft rights to Szymon Szewczyk from Milwaukee
- ^
July 16, 2012: Sacramento Kings to Toronto Raptors[38]
- Toronto acquired a 2014 second-round pick
- Sacramento acquired James Johnson
- ^ a b
February 20, 2014: Cleveland Cavaliers to Philadelphia 76ers[39]
- Philadelphia acquired Earl Clark, Henry Sims and two 2014 second-round picks (Cleveland's and Memphis' pick)
- Cleveland acquired Spencer Hawes
- ^
September 9, 2009: New Orleans Hornets (now New Orleans Pelicans) to Minnesota Timberwolves[40]
- Minnesota acquired Antonio Daniels and a 2014 second-round pick
- New Orleans acquired Bobby Brown and Darius Songaila
- ^
July 11, 2012: New York Knicks to Houston Rockets[41]
- Houston acquired Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan, a 2014 second-round pick, a 2015 second-round pick and cash considerations
- New York acquired Marcus Camby
- ^
July 12, 2010: Minnesota Timberwolves to Miami Heat[42]
- Miami acquired 2011 and 2014 second-round picks
- Minnesota acquired Michael Beasley
- Minnesota acquired draft rights to Bojan Bogdanović, cash considerations and also re-acquired their 2014 second-round pick
- Miami acquired draft rights to Norris Cole
- ^
June 23, 2011: New Jersey Nets (now Brooklyn Nets) to Boston Celtics[46]
- Boston acquired draft rights to JaJuan Johnson and a 2014 second-round pick
- New Jersey acquired draft rights to MarShon Brooks
- ^
June 27, 2013: Dallas Mavericks to Philadelphia 76ers[47]
- Philadelphia acquired Brooklyn's 2014 second-round pick
- Dallas acquired draft rights to Ricky Ledo
- ^
February 21, 2013: Toronto Raptors to Phoenix Suns[49]
- Phoenix acquired Hamed Haddadi and a conditional 2014 second-round pick
- Toronto acquired Sebastian Telfair
- Milwaukee acquired Toronto's conditional 2014 second-round pick from Phoenix
- Milwaukee acquired a conditional 2015 second-round pick from the L.A. Clippers
- Phoenix acquired Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler from L.A. Clippers
- L.A. Clippers acquired JJ Redick from Milwaukee
- L.A. Clippers acquired Jared Dudley from Phoenix
- ^
July 25, 2012: Memphis Grizzlies to Cleveland Cavaliers[52]
- Cleveland acquired Jeremy Pargo, a 2014 second-round pick and cash considerations
- Memphis acquired D. J. Kennedy
- ^
June 27, 2013: Golden State Warriors to Minnesota Timberwolves[53]
- Minnesota acquired a 2014 second-round pick and cash considerations
- Golden State acquired Malcolm Lee and draft rights to André Roberson
- ^
June 27, 2012: Houston Rockets to Milwaukee Bucks[55]
- Milwaukee acquired Samuel Dalembert, 2012 and 2014 second-round picks
- Houston acquired Jon Brockman, Jon Leuer, Shaun Livingston and the 12th pick in the 2012 NBA draft
- Philadelphia acquired draft rights to Ricky Ledo and Houston's 2014 second-round pick
- Milwaukee acquired draft rights to Nate Wolters
- ^
June 23, 2011: Portland Trail Blazers to Denver Nuggets (three-team trade)[60][61]
- Denver acquired Andre Miller and a 2014 second-round pick from Portland
- Denver acquired draft rights to Jordan Hamilton from Dallas
- Portland acquired Raymond Felton from Denver
- Portland acquired draft rights to Tanguy Ngombo from Dallas
- Dallas acquired Rudy Fernández and draft rights to Petteri Koponen from Portland
- ^
January 26, 2010: Los Angeles Clippers to New Orleans Hornets (now New Orleans Pelicans)[64]
- New Orleans acquired a 2014 second-round pick and cash considerations
- L.A. Clippers acquired Bobby Brown
- San Antonio acquired L.A. Clippers' 2014 second-round pick
- New Orleans acquired Curtis Jerrells
- ^
February 21, 2013: Oklahoma City Thunder to New York Knicks[66]
- New York acquired a 2014 second-round pick and cash considerations
- Oklahoma City acquired Ronnie Brewer
- Toronto acquired Marcus Camby, Steve Novak, Quentin Richardson, a 2016 first-round pick, Oklahoma City's 2014 second-round pick and 2017 second-round pick
- New York acquired Andrea Bargnani
Draft-day trades
[edit]The following trades involving drafted players were made on the day of the draft.[110]
- ^ a b
Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers trade[11]
- Orlando acquired draft rights to 10th pick Elfrid Payton
- Philadelphia 76ers acquired draft rights to 12th pick Dario Šarić, a 2015 second-round pick and a future first-round pick
- ^ a b c
Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls trade[12]
- Chicago acquired Anthony Randolph and draft rights to 11th pick Doug McDermott
- Denver acquired draft rights to 16th pick Jusuf Nurkić, draft rights to 19th pick Gary Harris and a 2015 second-round pick
- ^ a b c
Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets trade[28]
- Miami acquired draft rights to 24th pick Shabazz Napier
- Charlotte acquired draft rights to 26th pick P. J. Hairston, draft rights to 55th pick Semaj Christon, a 2019 second-round pick and cash considerations
- ^
Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz trade[34]
- Memphis acquired draft rights to 35th pick Jarnell Stokes
- Utah acquired a 2016 second-round pick
- ^
Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves trade[44]
- Brooklyn acquired draft rights to 44th pick Markel Brown
- Minnesota acquired cash considerations
- ^
Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards trade[45]
- L.A. Lakers acquired draft rights to 46th pick Jordan Clarkson
- Washington acquired cash considerations
- ^
New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers trade[48]
- New Orleans acquired draft rights to 47th pick Russ Smith
- Philadelphia acquired draft rights to Pierre Jackson
- ^
Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks trade[51]
- Atlanta acquired draft rights to 48th pick Lamar Patterson
- Milwaukee acquired a 2015 second-round pick
- ^
Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves trade[54]
- Houston acquired draft rights to 53rd pick Alessandro Gentile
- Minnesota acquired cash considerations
- ^ a b c
San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers trade[57][58]
- San Antonio acquired draft rights to 54th pick Nemanja Dangubić
- Philadelphia acquired draft rights to 58th pick Jordan McRae and draft rights to 60th pick Cory Jefferson
- ^
Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets trade[59]
- Oklahoma City acquired draft rights to 55th pick Semaj Christon
- Charlotte acquired cash considerations
- ^
Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets trade[62]
- Orlando acquired Evan Fournier and draft rights to 56th pick Roy Devyn Marble
- Denver acquired Arron Afflalo
- ^
New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers trade[63]
- New York acquired draft rights to 57th pick Louis Labeyrie
- Indiana acquired cash considerations
- ^
Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors trade[44][68]
- Brooklyn acquired draft rights to 59th pick Xavier Thames
- Toronto acquired cash considerations
- ^
Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers trade[44]
- Brooklyn acquired draft rights to 60th pick Cory Jefferson
- Philadelphia acquired cash considerations
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c Nationality indicates the player's national team or representative nationality. If a player has not competed at the international level, then the nationality indicates the national team which the player is eligible to represent according to FIBA rules.
- ^ Embiid was granted French and American citizenship in 2022. Since 2024, he has played for the United States national basketball team.
- ^ a b Dante Exum attended the Australian Institute of Sport in conjunction with attending and playing high school basketball for Lake Ginninderra Secondary College until January 2014.[85]
- ^ a b Dario Šarić played for Cibona Zagreb during the 2013–14 season, but was signed by Anadolu Efes (Turkey) on June 24, 2014.[86]
- ^ Shabazz Napier was born in the United States to a Puerto Rican mother. He has committed to represent Puerto Rico internationally since 2012, although he is yet to play for Puerto Rico.[25][26]
- ^ Anderson obtained Chinese citizenship by virtue of descent in 2023 and plays for the China national basketball team.
- ^ a b Damien Inglis was born in French Guiana, an overseas departments and territories of France that is located on South America. He has represented France internationally at youth level since 2010.[30]
- ^ Clarkson obtained Filipino citizenship by naturalization and has played for the Philippines national basketball team since 2018.
- ^ Antetokounmpo was born in Greece to Nigerian parents. He holds dual citizenship and plays for the Greece national basketball team.
- ^ Cotton became an Australian citizen in 2025.[69]
- ^ Pelle was born in Antigua and Barbuda and raised in the United States; he also holds Lebanese citizenship by naturalization. Since 2017, he plays for the Lebanon national basketball team.
- ^ Effective in 2016, the NCAA changed its withdrawal date to 10 days after the end of the annual NBA Draft Combine held in mid-May.[77]
- ^ Also in 2016, the NCAA changed its draft declaration rules to allow players to declare for and withdraw from more than one draft without losing college eligibility, as long as they make a timely withdrawal without signing a professional contract outside the NBA or hiring an agent.[77]
- ^ William Alston last played for Community College of Baltimore County in 2011[82]
- ^ About a week before the draft, Isaiah Austin was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue. Because the condition frequently has serious and life-threatening effects on the heart and circulatory system, Austin was advised to end his playing career.[83]
- ^ Although Chane Behanan is listed as being from Colorado State, he never played for that school. He was dismissed from Louisville during the holiday break between the fall 2013 and spring 2014 academic terms. After leaving Louisville, Behanan enrolled in classes at Colorado State with hopes of playing there in 2014–15, but instead chose to enter the draft.[84]
- ^ P. J. Hairston played collegiately for North Carolina but was suspended for the 2013–14 season and later left college basketball to play professionally.[88] Although he met the criteria for automatic eligibility for the draft, the NBA still considered him as an early-entrant college underclassman and allowed him to withdraw from the draft.[87]
See also
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The 2014 NBA draft was the 68th annual draft of the National Basketball Association (NBA), in which the league's teams selected amateur and international players for the 2014–15 NBA season, held on June 26, 2014, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.[1][2] The event consisted of 60 picks across two rounds, with the first round broadcast live on ESPN and the second on ESPN2.[1]
The draft order for the first 14 picks was determined by the NBA draft lottery held on May 20, 2014, in Secaucus, New Jersey, where the Cleveland Cavaliers defied 1.7% odds to secure the No. 1 selection—their second consecutive top pick after Anthony Bennett in 2013.[3] With the top choice, the Cavaliers selected Canadian forward Andrew Wiggins from the University of Kansas, who averaged 17.1 points and 5.9 rebounds as a freshman and became the second Kansas player taken first overall.[1][4] The Milwaukee Bucks followed with Duke's Jabari Parker at No. 2, a scoring forward who posted 19.1 points per game in college; the Philadelphia 76ers took Kansas center Joel Embiid at No. 3 despite his stress fracture concerns; the Orlando Magic selected Arizona forward Aaron Gordon at No. 4; and the Utah Jazz picked Australian guard Dante Exum at No. 5.[1][5]
Further down, the Los Angeles Lakers chose Kentucky forward Julius Randle at No. 7, the national leader in freshman double-doubles with 24; Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart went No. 6 to the Boston Celtics.[1][5] The draft highlighted international talent, including Exum (Australia), Embiid (Cameroon), and Serbian center Nikola Jokić selected 41st overall by the Denver Nuggets in the second round.[1] College programs were well-represented, with Kansas placing two players in the top 10 along with one each from Duke and Arizona.[1] Notable trades occurred, such as the Cavaliers' immediate deal of Wiggins' rights to the Minnesota Timberwolves for All-Star Kevin Love.[1]
Odds and combinations sourced from official NBA calculations.[23]
In the results, the Cleveland Cavaliers defied their slim 1.7% probability to secure the No. 1 pick, marking the franchise's fourth lottery win for the top selection (previously in 2003, 2011, and 2013).[24] The Milwaukee Bucks landed the No. 2 pick after entering with the highest odds, while the Philadelphia 76ers received No. 3. The full lottery order for picks 1–14 was: 1. Cleveland Cavaliers; 2. Milwaukee Bucks; 3. Philadelphia 76ers; 4. Orlando Magic; 5. Utah Jazz; 6. Boston Celtics; 7. Los Angeles Lakers; 8. Sacramento Kings; 9. Charlotte Bobcats; 10. Detroit Pistons; 11. Denver Nuggets; 12. New York Knicks; 13. New Orleans Pelicans; 14. Phoenix Suns. This outcome preserved the Bucks and 76ers near the top while allowing Cleveland to jump eight spots from their projected position based on record.[25]
The Cavaliers' improbable victory fueled widespread perceptions of lottery rigging, amplified by ongoing rumors of LeBron James potentially returning to Cleveland after his 2010 departure; critics pointed to the franchise's recent history of three top picks in four years as evidence of favoritism toward high-profile markets, though the NBA maintained the process's integrity under independent oversight.[26] These speculations contributed to broader discussions on reforming the lottery to further discourage tanking, but no evidence of manipulation was substantiated.[27]
These trades, totaling around 15 picks across both rounds, underscored the NBA's emphasis on draft capital for competitive balance, with rebuilding teams like the 76ers leveraging them to enter the draft with enhanced options.[42]
Eligibility and Preparation
Eligibility Rules
The eligibility rules for the 2014 NBA draft were governed by Article 10 of the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association, which remained in effect through the 2016-17 season.[6] All players had to be at least 19 years old by December 31 of the draft year to be eligible for selection.[6] For players classified as U.S. players—those who completed high school in the United States—the rules enforced the league's "one-and-done" policy, requiring at least one full NBA season to have elapsed since their high school graduation before they could declare for the draft.[6] This stipulation, originally introduced in the 2005 CBA and reaffirmed in 2011, aimed to ensure a minimum level of maturity and preparation by mandating at least one year of post-high school experience, typically through college basketball.[6] International players faced distinct criteria under the CBA, defined as those with permanent residence outside the United States and Canada for at least three years prior to the draft, who had not enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, and who had not completed their final two years of secondary school in the U.S. or Canada.[6] Automatic eligibility applied to international players who were at least 22 years old by December 31 of the draft year or who had signed a non-NBA professional basketball contract with a team outside North America prior to that date.[6] These provisions allowed for broader access to the draft for seasoned overseas professionals while maintaining the age threshold to align with domestic rules.[6] Underclassmen from U.S. colleges—players with remaining intercollegiate eligibility—were required to declare early entry to participate, submitting written notification to the NBA at least 60 days prior to the draft date.[6] For the 2014 draft, held on June 26, this deadline fell on April 27, 2014, at 11:59 p.m. ET.[7] Players could withdraw their declarations up to 10 days before the draft without penalty, provided they had not signed with an agent or violated amateur status, allowing them to retain college eligibility.[6] The 2014 withdrawal deadline was thus June 16.[6] The CBA emphasized maintaining amateur status for early entrants, prohibiting any professional contracts outside the NBA prior to the draft unless specified for international players.[6] Underclassmen could hire NBA-certified agents after declaring but before the withdrawal deadline; however, doing so would forfeit their remaining NCAA eligibility, as agent representation was deemed a professional commitment under NCAA rules.[6] No significant adjustments to these agent or amateur provisions were made for the 2014 draft, preserving the balance between professional exploration and college retention options.[6]Early Entry Declarations
The early entry declaration process for the 2014 NBA draft enabled college underclassmen—players with remaining NCAA eligibility—to test professional interest by submitting letters to the league, allowing them to participate in pre-draft activities like the combine and individual workouts. This option, available since 2005 under NBA rules, provided a pathway for talented young players to gauge their draft stock without immediately committing to a professional career. On April 30, 2014, the NBA announced that 45 U.S. college underclassmen had declared as early entry candidates by the April 27 submission deadline, joining 30 international players for a total of 75 candidates. These declarations came from prominent programs, reflecting the depth of the 2013-14 freshman and sophomore classes.[7] Among the most prominent early entrants were freshmen Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid from the University of Kansas, both heralded for their elite athleticism and defensive potential, and Julius Randle from the University of Kentucky, noted for his scoring versatility and rebounding prowess; all three were widely projected as lottery selections, with Wiggins and Embiid often atop mock drafts as potential No. 1 overall picks. Other notable declarants included Jabari Parker from Duke and Aaron Gordon from Arizona, who bolstered the class's frontcourt talent. These players entered primarily to capitalize on their high draft projections, seeking to launch NBA careers after one college season amid the one-and-done trend.[8] By the June 16, 2014, withdrawal deadline—set 10 days before the draft—only one college underclassman, Mychal Ammons from South Alabama, opted to withdraw and return to school, leaving 44 U.S. college early entrants for the final pool. This low withdrawal rate among collegians contrasted with 17 international pullouts, underscoring the confidence many American prospects had in their draft positioning.[9] A critical aspect of the early entry process involved agent hiring, which carried significant implications for NCAA eligibility. Under NCAA rules in effect for 2014, underclassmen could declare and engage in the draft process—including attending the combine and team workouts—without hiring an agent, thereby preserving their amateur status and option to withdraw and return to college. However, signing with an agent forfeited remaining NCAA eligibility permanently, committing the player to a professional path even if undrafted. This restriction often led declarants like Jabari Brown of Missouri to delay agent decisions initially, balancing feedback from NBA teams with the possibility of returning for another college season.[10]International and Automatic Entrants
In 2014, international players—defined under NBA rules as those who have resided outside the United States and not enrolled in a U.S. college or university—faced distinct eligibility criteria compared to domestic college athletes. To enter the draft, they needed to be at least 19 years old during the calendar year, with those aged 19 to 21 required to submit an early entry declaration by April 27, while players turning 22 or older were automatically eligible without declaration.[11] Additionally, professionals signed to non-NBA contracts could participate, though FIBA regulations often mandated club buyouts for drafted players to join the NBA, complicating transitions for those in European leagues.[11] Automatic entrants included international players meeting the age threshold or those with prior professional experience outside North America, entering the pool without formal declaration. This category captured seasoned prospects from global leagues, such as those in EuroLeague or domestic circuits, who were eligible by virtue of turning 22 in 2014 or having completed professional contracts. While specific counts of automatic entrants were not separately tallied in official announcements, they contributed to a broader international pool that reflected the NBA's expanding global reach.[11] The early entry process drew significant international interest, with the NBA announcing 30 such candidates on April 30, 2014, spanning countries including Serbia, Croatia, France, and Brazil.[7] Prominent examples included Dario Šarić, a 6-foot-10 forward from Croatia playing for KK Cibona Zagreb, who declared after leading his team in Adriatic League scoring; Nikola Jokić, a 6-foot-11 Serbian center with Mega Vizura in the Serbian league, noted for his passing and post skills at age 19; and Bogdan Bogdanović, a 6-foot-5 Serbian guard from Partizan Belgrade, who had withdrawn from the 2013 draft and re-entered as a versatile scorer in EuroLeague play.[7][11] Other notables were Jusuf Nurkic from Bosnia and Herzegovina with KK Cedevita Zagreb and Clint Capela from Switzerland via Élan Chalon in France, both centers with professional experience. By the withdrawal deadline of June 16, 2014, 17 international early entrants had pulled out, leaving 13 in the final pool and underscoring the draft's appeal to young global talent.[9] Overall, the approximately 40 international players in the 2014 draft pool highlighted the league's increasing internationalization, with entrants from over 15 countries.[11]Pre-Draft Events
NBA Draft Combine
The 2014 NBA Draft Combine was an invitation-only event held from May 15 to 19 at the Quest Multisport facility in Chicago, Illinois, designed to provide NBA teams with comprehensive evaluations of draft-eligible prospects. Approximately 60 players received invitations, though several high-profile names declined to participate in on-court activities, opting instead for private workouts to mitigate injury risks. The combine encompassed a multifaceted agenda, including anthropometric measurements (such as height, weight, wingspan, and standing reach), athletic performance tests (including vertical jumps, bench press repetitions, lane agility drills, and three-quarter court sprints), shooting drills, five-on-five scrimmages, medical examinations, and formal interviews with representatives from all 30 NBA teams. These elements allowed scouts, executives, and medical staff to assess not only physical attributes and skills but also players' health histories and basketball IQ.[12][13] Athletic testing revealed several standout metrics that elevated certain prospects' draft stocks. Arizona forward Aaron Gordon impressed with a 39-inch maximum vertical jump—the highest among big men at the event and third-best ever for a post player in combine history—alongside a 32.5-inch standing vertical, underscoring his elite explosiveness despite weighing 225 pounds. UCLA guard Zach LaVine dominated agility-based drills, posting the fastest lane agility time of 10.42 seconds and a three-quarter sprint of 3.19 seconds, highlighting his quickness as a potential combo guard. In measurements, Indiana power forward Noah Vonleh stood out at 6 feet 10 inches in shoes with a 7-foot-4 wingspan and 9-foot standing reach, reinforcing his appeal as a versatile defender.[14][15][16][17][18] Notable absences included Kansas' Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid, who skipped physical testing due to prior injury concerns—Wiggins to focus on individual sessions where he reportedly achieved a 44-inch vertical, while Embiid, sidelined late in his college season by a lumbar stress fracture, limited his involvement to interviews. Medical evaluations at the combine flagged pre-existing conditions for several attendees, which raised durability questions. Embiid's draft outlook faced further scrutiny post-combine when a stress fracture in his right foot was diagnosed in June, requiring surgery and causing him to miss his entire rookie season, though he still went third overall to the Philadelphia 76ers. These revelations emphasized the combine's critical role in uncovering health risks that could sway team decisions.[19][20][21][22]Draft Lottery Results
The 2014 NBA Draft Lottery took place on May 20, 2014, at the NBA Entertainment Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey, though the televised event aired from Times Square in New York City. The lottery determines the selection order for the first 14 picks among the league's 14 non-playoff teams, using a weighted probability system based on inverse regular-season winning percentages to promote competitive balance. Under the format in place since 1990, 14 ping-pong balls numbered 1 through 14 are placed in a lottery machine, and four balls are drawn to create one of 1,000 possible combinations; this process is repeated 13 times to assign picks 1 through 14, with teams allocated a number of favorable combinations proportional to their records but capped at 250 (25%) for the No. 1 pick to prevent intentional tanking from guaranteeing the top selection. The participating teams' odds for the No. 1 overall pick were as follows, reflecting their 2013–14 regular-season records:| Team | Record | Odds for No. 1 Pick | Combinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 15–67 | 25.0% | 250 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 19–63 | 19.9% | 199 |
| Orlando Magic | 23–59 | 15.6% | 156 |
| Utah Jazz | 25–57 | 10.4% | 104 |
| Boston Celtics | 25–57 | 10.3% | 103 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 27–55 | 6.3% | 63 |
| Sacramento Kings | 28–54 | 4.3% | 43 |
| Detroit Pistons | 29–53 | 2.8% | 28 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 33–49 | 1.7% | 17 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 34–48 | 0.8% | 8 |
| Denver Nuggets | 36–46 | 0.7% | 7 |
| Charlotte Bobcats | 43–39 | 0.6% | 6 |
| New York Knicks | 37–45 | 0.5% | 5 |
| Phoenix Suns | 48–34 | 0.5% | 5 |
Draft Ceremony and Process
Event Overview
The 2014 NBA Draft took place on June 26, 2014, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, marking the second time the event was hosted there following its debut in 2013.[28] The ceremony featured both rounds conducted in a single evening, a format that allowed for a streamlined presentation of all 60 selections.[29] This setup contributed to an energetic atmosphere, with a live audience filling the arena and reacting enthusiastically to announcements, creating a festive environment amid the high stakes of team selections.[30] Broadcast coverage was provided exclusively by ESPN, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET and hosted by Rece Davis alongside analysts Jay Bilas, Jalen Rose, and Bill Simmons.[28] On stage, newly appointed NBA Commissioner Adam Silver presided over his first draft, announcing the first-round picks, while Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum handled the second round.[31] The event highlighted Silver's debut in the role, which he assumed earlier that year, adding a layer of anticipation to the proceedings as he navigated the ceremonial elements. Operated under the 2011 collective bargaining agreement resulting from the league's lockout resolution, the draft incorporated rules that facilitated complex protections on traded picks, enabling teams to convey future selections with safeguards against poor performance outcomes.[32] These provisions, which had become increasingly prevalent, influenced the strategic landscape without altering the core draft process itself.[33] The overall tone blended excitement from the lottery-determined order with the formal pageantry of the Barclays Center setting.[34]Selection Order Determination
The selection order for the 2014 NBA draft was established through a combination of the NBA Draft Lottery, regular-season standings from the 2013–14 campaign, and resolutions of tied records via random drawings. The 14 teams that missed the playoffs participated in the lottery held on May 20, 2014, which determined the order for picks 1–3 based on a weighted ping-pong ball drawing where teams with worse records received more combinations out of 1,000 possible (e.g., the Milwaukee Bucks had 250 chances as the worst team at 15–67). Picks 4–14 were then assigned to the remaining non-playoff teams in reverse order of their regular-season records.[35][36] Picks 15–30 were allocated to the 16 playoff teams in reverse order of their regular-season winning percentages, ensuring that the teams with the poorest records among qualifiers picked earliest in this range.[36] This structure incentivized competitive balance by rewarding poorer-performing teams with higher selections while maintaining order among playoff participants. Tiebreakers for teams with identical records were handled through random drawings in the NBA league office on April 18, 2014, immediately following the regular season. Among non-playoff teams, the Utah Jazz drew ahead of the Boston Celtics for the fourth and fifth positions in reverse standings after both finished 25–57; For playoff teams, the Portland Trail Blazers were placed ahead of the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat (all 54–28) via a multi-team draw, with Houston then ahead of Miami for the 25th and 26th positions.[36] The process also accounted for picks traded in prior seasons, with ownership determined before the lottery and draft; protections or swaps could alter selecting teams without changing the positional order derived from records. For instance, several later picks were held by other franchises, such as the Utah Jazz owning the Golden State Warriors' pick (ending up 23rd).[1] The lottery briefly referenced earlier results, with the Cleveland Cavaliers (original ninth-worst at 33–49) winning the top selection despite 1.7% odds.[36] The finalized pre-draft order for picks 1–14, incorporating lottery outcomes, standings, tiebreakers, and prior trades, had the following teams scheduled to select:| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 3 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 4 | Orlando Magic |
| 5 | Utah Jazz |
| 6 | Boston Celtics |
| 7 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 8 | Sacramento Kings |
| 9 | Detroit Pistons |
| 10 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 11 | Denver Nuggets |
| 12 | New York Knicks |
| 13 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 14 | Phoenix Suns |
Draft Selections
First-Round Picks
The first round of the 2014 NBA draft featured 30 selections, determined by the draft lottery for the top picks and reverse order of regular-season records for the remainder, with several picks traded immediately upon announcement. This round showcased a blend of emerging talents, including 24 players from U.S. colleges and 6 international prospects entering directly from overseas.[1][37] The top five picks exemplified the draft's emphasis on athletic, high-potential wings and big men. Andrew Wiggins, a small forward from the University of Kansas, was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers for his explosive athleticism, scoring versatility, and defensive upside as a two-way wing player. Jabari Parker, a power forward from Duke University, went second to the Milwaukee Bucks due to his polished scoring ability, basketball IQ, and potential as a mismatch creator in the frontcourt. Joel Embiid, a center from the University of Kansas, was chosen third by the Philadelphia 76ers for his rare combination of size, agility, shot-blocking prowess, and offensive skills, despite lingering concerns about a stress fracture in his right foot that delayed his debut. Aaron Gordon, a power forward from the University of Arizona, was picked fourth by the Orlando Magic for his elite athleticism, rebounding tenacity, and ability to finish above the rim in transition. Dante Exum, a point guard from Australia without U.S. college experience, rounded out the lottery's top selections at fifth overall by the Utah Jazz, valued for his length, quickness, playmaking vision, and defensive versatility as an overseas prospect.[1][37] Immediate trades during the first round included the 10th pick (Elfrid Payton) sent to the Orlando Magic, the 11th (Doug McDermott) to the Chicago Bulls, the 12th (Dario Šarić) to the Philadelphia 76ers, the 16th (Jusuf Nurkić) to the Denver Nuggets, the 19th (Gary Harris) to the Denver Nuggets, the 24th (Shabazz Napier) to the Miami Heat, and the 26th (P.J. Hairston) to the Charlotte Bobcats.[37]| Pick | Player | Position | College/Club | Drafting Team (Notes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Wiggins | SF | Kansas | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2 | Jabari Parker | PF | Duke | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 3 | Joel Embiid | C | Kansas | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 4 | Aaron Gordon | PF | Arizona | Orlando Magic |
| 5 | Dante Exum | PG | Australia (International) | Utah Jazz |
| 6 | Marcus Smart | PG | Oklahoma State | Boston Celtics |
| 7 | Julius Randle | PF | Kentucky | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 8 | Nik Stauskas | SG | Michigan | Sacramento Kings |
| 9 | Noah Vonleh | PF | Indiana | Charlotte Bobcats (from Detroit) |
| 10 | Elfrid Payton | PG | Louisiana-Lafayette | Philadelphia 76ers (traded to Orlando Magic) |
| 11 | Doug McDermott | SF | Creighton | Denver Nuggets (traded to Chicago Bulls) |
| 12 | Dario Šarić | SF | Croatia (International) | Orlando Magic (traded to Philadelphia 76ers) |
| 13 | Zach LaVine | PG/SG | UCLA | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 14 | T.J. Warren | SF | NC State | Phoenix Suns |
| 15 | Adreian Payne | PF | Michigan State | Atlanta Hawks |
| 16 | Jusuf Nurkić | C | Bosnia (International) | Chicago Bulls (traded to Denver Nuggets) |
| 17 | James Young | SG | Kentucky | Boston Celtics (from Brooklyn) |
| 18 | Tyler Ennis | PG | Syracuse | Phoenix Suns (from Washington) |
| 19 | Gary Harris | SG | Michigan State | Chicago Bulls (traded to Denver Nuggets) |
| 20 | Bruno Caboclo | SF | Brazil (International) | Toronto Raptors |
| 21 | Mitch McGary | PF | Michigan | Oklahoma City Thunder (from Dallas via Houston and L.A. Lakers) |
| 22 | Jordan Adams | SG | UCLA | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 23 | Rodney Hood | SG | Duke | Utah Jazz (from Golden State) |
| 24 | Shabazz Napier | PG | UConn | Charlotte Bobcats (traded to Miami Heat) |
| 25 | Clint Capela | PF/C | Switzerland (International) | Houston Rockets |
| 26 | P.J. Hairston | SG | North Carolina | Miami Heat (traded to Charlotte Bobcats) |
| 27 | Bogdan Bogdanović | SG | Serbia (International) | Phoenix Suns (from Indiana) |
| 28 | C.J. Wilcox | SG | Washington | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 29 | Josh Huestis | SF | Stanford | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 30 | Kyle Anderson | SF | UCLA | San Antonio Spurs |
Second-Round Picks
The second round of the 2014 NBA draft featured picks 31 through 60, totaling 30 selections that highlighted the draft's depth in international talent and high-upside prospects often overlooked in the first round. This round included a notable contingent of players from outside the United States, with at least eight international selections such as centers and forwards from Europe and Africa, underscoring the NBA's increasing global reach at the time.[38] The following table lists all second-round picks, including the overall selection number, player name, primary position, drafting team, and origin (college or international club/country). Several picks involved trades, noted where relevant.| Pick | Player | Position | Drafting Team | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Damien Inglis | F | Milwaukee Bucks | Roanne (France) |
| 32 | K.J. McDaniels | G/F | Philadelphia 76ers | Clemson University |
| 33 | Joe Harris | SG | Cleveland Cavaliers | University of Virginia |
| 34 | Cleanthony Early | F | New York Knicks | Wichita State University |
| 35 | Jarnell Stokes | PF | Utah Jazz | University of Tennessee (traded to Memphis Grizzlies) |
| 36 | Johnny O'Bryant III | PF | Milwaukee Bucks | Louisiana State University |
| 37 | DeAndre Daniels | SF | Toronto Raptors | University of Connecticut |
| 38 | Spencer Dinwiddie | PG | Detroit Pistons | University of Colorado |
| 39 | Jerami Grant | SF | Philadelphia 76ers | Syracuse University |
| 40 | Glenn Robinson III | SF | Minnesota Timberwolves | University of Michigan |
| 41 | Nikola Jokić | C | Denver Nuggets | Mega Basket (Serbia) |
| 42 | Nick Johnson | PG | Houston Rockets | University of Arizona |
| 43 | Walter Tavares | C | Atlanta Hawks | Gran Canaria (Spain/Cape Verde) |
| 44 | Markel Brown | SG | Minnesota Timberwolves | Oklahoma State University (traded to Brooklyn Nets) |
| 45 | Dwight Powell | PF | Charlotte Bobcats | Stanford University |
| 46 | Jordan Clarkson | PG | Washington Wizards | University of Missouri (traded to Los Angeles Lakers) |
| 47 | Russ Smith | PG | Philadelphia 76ers | University of Louisville |
| 48 | Lamar Patterson | SG | Milwaukee Bucks | University of Pittsburgh |
| 49 | Cameron Bairstow | PF | Chicago Bulls | University of New Mexico |
| 50 | Alec Brown | PF | Phoenix Suns | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay |
| 51 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo | SF | New York Knicks | Delaware 87ers (Greece/NBA D-League) |
| 52 | Vasilije Micić | PG | Philadelphia 76ers | Mega Basket (Serbia) |
| 53 | Alessandro Gentile | SG | Minnesota Timberwolves | EA7 Milano (Italy) |
| 54 | Nemanja Dangubić | SG | Philadelphia 76ers | Partizan (Serbia) (traded to San Antonio Spurs) |
| 55 | Semaj Christon | PG | Miami Heat | Xavier University (traded to Oklahoma City Thunder) |
| 56 | Devyn Marble | SF | Denver Nuggets | University of Iowa (traded to Orlando Magic) |
| 57 | Louis Labeyrie | PF | Indiana Pacers | Paris-Levallois (France) (traded to New York Knicks) |
| 58 | Jordan McRae | SG | San Antonio Spurs | University of Tennessee (traded to Philadelphia 76ers) |
| 59 | Xavier Thames | PG | Toronto Raptors | San Diego State University (traded to Brooklyn Nets) |
| 60 | Cory Jefferson | SF | San Antonio Spurs | Baylor University |
Trades Involving Picks
Pre-Draft Trades
Several pre-draft trades involving future 2014 NBA draft picks occurred between 2011 and early 2014, reshaping team assets and enabling strategies such as salary cap relief and roster rebuilding. These transactions, often stemming from player deals, allowed teams to stockpile selections for the upcoming draft while navigating financial constraints under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. For instance, the Philadelphia 76ers aggressively accumulated picks during this period as part of general manager Sam Hinkie's "Process" initiative, which emphasized long-term asset building over immediate contention. One prominent example was the August 15, 2013, trade between the 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans, where Philadelphia sent guard Jrue Holiday and Pierre Jackson to New Orleans in exchange for center Nerlens Noel (the sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft) and the Pelicans' 2014 first-round pick, which was top-5 protected. This pick, originally the sixth overall after the lottery, conveyed to Philadelphia due to falling outside the protection, bolstering their lottery position and supporting their tanking approach to secure high-value talent. Similarly, in February 2014, the 76ers acquired six second-round picks in multiple deadline deals, including Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen to the Indiana Pacers for Danny Granger (no picks in that deal) and Spencer Hawes to the Cleveland Cavaliers for two 2014 second-round picks, aimed at shedding contracts and gaining flexibility.[39] Other notable pre-draft trades included the Charlotte Hornets (then Bobcats) acquiring the Detroit Pistons' 2014 first-round pick (top-8 protected) as part of a July 2012 deal sending Ben Gordon and a second-rounder to Detroit for Corey Maggette's expiring contract, facilitating salary cap management for Charlotte's rebuild. The Boston Celtics obtained the Brooklyn Nets' 2014 first-round pick (top-10 protected) in a June 2013 blockbuster sending Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to Brooklyn, part of Boston's post-championship roster reset. Additionally, the Orlando Magic held the less favorable of the Denver Nuggets' two 2014 first-round picks from the August 2011 Dwight Howard trade, reflecting Denver's efforts to acquire young talent while Orlando pursued a star. The following table summarizes key pre-draft trades affecting approximately 15 first- and second-round picks, highlighting involved teams and primary motivations:| Date | Teams Involved | Details | Motivation |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2012 | Charlotte Bobcats to Detroit Pistons | Bobcats receive 2014 1st-round pick (top-8 protected); Pistons get Ben Gordon | Salary dump for Detroit; asset acquisition for Charlotte rebuild |
| June 2013 | Boston Celtics to Brooklyn Nets | Celtics receive 2014 1st-round pick (top-10 protected); Nets get Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce | Roster reset for Boston; star acquisition for Brooklyn |
| August 2013 | Philadelphia 76ers to New Orleans Pelicans | 76ers receive 2014 1st-round pick (top-5 protected), Nerlens Noel; Pelicans get Jrue Holiday | Rebuild via picks for Philly; star guard for New Orleans |
| February 2014 | Philadelphia 76ers multi-team deals | 76ers acquire six 2014 second-round picks (e.g., from Cavaliers, Kings, Denver); send Evan Turner, others | Cap relief and pick accumulation for long-term strategy |
| October 2013 | Phoenix Suns to Washington Wizards | Suns receive 2014 1st-round pick (top-12 protected); Wizards get Marcin Gortat | Talent upgrade for Phoenix; center for Washington's contention [40] |
| February 2010 | Chicago Bulls to Charlotte Bobcats | Bulls receive 2014 1st-round pick (top-10 protected); Bobcats get Tyrus Thomas | Contract relief for Charlotte; future asset for Chicago [41] |
| February 2014 | Denver Nuggets to various | Nuggets trade for picks including Knicks' 2014 1st-rounder from 2011 Carmelo Anthony deal | Salary management and depth additions[42] |