The 2013 NBA draft begins tonight at 7:30 ET on ESPN. USA TODAY Sports' Adi Joseph will keep you updated with pick-by-pick grades and analysis.
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FIRST ROUND
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1. Cleveland Cavaliers: PF Anthony Bennett, UNLV
The draft's first stunner came ... on the draft's first pick. No one expected Bennett to go first. But he's a great fit for the Cavaliers, if he can get his weight down. Though Bennett is a power forward, he should fit well next to Tristan Thompson because they're both athletic and slightly undersized. Together they will rebound well. Bennett has as much upside as anyone in this class, though his weight and defense are concerns. Still, if he was going to be the target, the Cavaliers might have tried to trade down. Grade: B-
2. Orlando Magic: SG Victor Oladipo, Indiana
The Magic reportedly were targeting a shooting guard for most of the draft process. Oladipo isn't as skilled as Ben McLemore, but he has unending energy and plays tough defense. He's the kind of player who could be an asset for a rebuilding team, as long as he's not expected to be its best player on offense. This pick echoes last year's No. 2, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. With Nerlens Noel still on the board, though, there's definitely a sense of surprise. Noel might have been a better fit and has more upside. Grade: B
3. Washington Wizards: SF Otto Porter Jr., Georgetown
Everyone has been suggesting this pick, of the local kid, since the Wizards slid up in the draft lottery. He's the perfect fit next to John Wall and Bradley Beal, but the Wizards still have big holes down low to fill. Again, Noel would have been a solid choice here. But Porter may be the most put-together player in this draft, ready to contend for rookie of the year. This was the right pick for the Wizards to improve now and contend later. Grade: A-
4. Charlotte Bobcats: C Cody Zeller, Indiana
Zeller was the presumed top pick entering this season. Then he got picked to shreds by analysts. He's a terrific athlete with a 7-foot frame and great skill. Still, Zeller will have to improve his toughness a lot if he expects to man the center position. He may be a better fit at power forward initially as a result. Zeller is the best offensive center in this draft, but he doesn't have as much upside as Noel or Alex Len, making this a surprise. That's not necessarily a bad thing, particularly in a draft without guaranteed stars. Grade: B
5. Phoenix Suns: C Alex Len, Maryland
The Ukrainian big man has tremendous potential because of his great touch around the basket and his defensive awareness despite not playing basketball for very long. His upside hinges on that point, that as he learns the game he might become dominant. The Suns were able to take the best available player here, and they graded Len above Noel. McLemore's scoring ability could have been valuable, but the centers had too much potential. Did Phoenix take the wrong one? Grade: B-
6. Philadelphia 76ers (via New Orleans Pelicans): C Nerlens Noel, Kentucky
UPDATE: The Philadelphia 76ers are getting Noel and a 2014 first-round pick in exchange for All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday and the 42nd pick, USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt report. The 76ers may be overpaying for Noel, but they obviously are prioritizing getting a center in place after their Andrew Bynum trade failed last season. Of course, knee injuries were the problem for Bynum, and Noel has the same issue lingering. Holiday was the best player on the 76ers last season, and now he's a Pelican. Grade: C- (because of the trade)
7. Sacramento Kings: SG Ben McLemore, Kansas
McLemore may be the best prospect in this draft based on natural talent. He fills an often overlooked role as a shooter, and his quie t personality and occasional disappearing acts led some to question his future. But McLemore's upside is way too high to pass up at this point. The Kings are a bit of a mess right now, with new owners, a new front office and a new coach. But McLemore is an important building block, albeit one in need of more stability around him. Grade: A
8. Detroit Pistons: SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Georgia
Caldwell-Pope is a prototype shooting guard. He is a marksman from deep and can drive well enough to keep defenders honest. He also has the size to play the position and is really smooth with and without the ball. He's the replacement for Richard Hamilton the Pistons have needed for years. But an even bigger need was at point guard, where the local kid who was the best college player in the country, Michigan's Trey Burke, would have been a great fit. Caldwell-Pope should be a good player, but he doesn't have the upside of Burke and doesn't fit the team's bigg est need. Grade: B
9. Utah Jazz (via Minnesota Timberwolves): PG Trey Burke, Michigan
UPDATE: The Timberwolves traded this pick to the Utah Jazz for the Nos. 14 and 21 picks, USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick reports. Burke is the best playmaker in this draft, but his size made teams hedge. He's a great fit for a team that desperately needed to improve at point guard and has a stable frontcourt. Is he worth two first-round picks? In a draft like this one, he may be. Burke could have gone in the top five without any fuss. Here, he'll get a lower starting salary and a chance to start. Grade: A
10. Portland Trail Blazers: SG C.J. McCollum, Lehigh
McCollum now pairs with the player some expect him to follow, Damian Lillard. Like Lillard, McCollum is a high-scoring guard from a very small school who missed some time because of injury in college. Unlike Lillard, a point guard, McCollum plays shooting guard and relies on his deep shooting and quick handles. McCollum could be an asset off the bench for the Blazers or free them up to trade Wesley Matthews. Grade: B+
11. Philadelphia 76ers: PG Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
Given that they just traded Holiday for Noel, the 76ers needed a point guard. Now they take a young, talented passer. Carter-Williams is 6-5 and long and can guard shooting guards, but his primary skill is passing. He has wonderful court vision but does not shoot or score very well and often forced it last season for Syracuse. That must change at the NBA level. Carter-Williams and swingman Evan Turner are similar players, so the Sixers may want to add a quicker guard to the mix. Still, he is a good value here and fits a new need. Grade: B+
12. Oklahoma City Thunder: C Steven Adams, Pittsburgh
The New Zealander didn't do much in his one season at Pitt, but he has tremendous potential because of his 7-foot frame and athleticism. H e's very raw but shows tremendous enthusiasm on the court and is a charismatic person off it, meaning he aced the interview process. Adams needs a few years, which makes him a strange pick for a team that needs to win now (and needs help inside now). His potential is tough not to like. Grade: B-
13. Boston Celtics (via Dallas Mavericks): C Kelly Olynyk, Gonzaga
UPDATE: The Mavericks traded their pick to the Boston Celtics for the No. 16 pick and future picks, USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt reports. The Celtics needed a big man desperately, so the move makes sense in some ways. But Olynyk might have been available later. Olynyk is the best-shooting big man in the draft and has great height but lacks athleticism and toughness. Grade: C+
14. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah Jazz): SF Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA
Muhammad is an excellent natural scorer but has a few big question marks, specifically surrounding college controv ersies along with his upside. He is not an elite athlete and doesn't do much of anything besides score at a high level, but he should be a really nice player off the bench. Being picked this low will help him, as Muhammad has been faced with huge expectations for most of his life. He's one of the 10 best talents in the draft, and with the right fire lit under him, he could be a steal. Grade: B+
15. Milwaukee Bucks: SF Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece
16. Dallas Mavericks (via Boston Celtics): C Lucas Nogueira, Brazil
17. Atlanta Hawks
18. Atlanta Hawks
19. Cleveland Cavaliers
20. Chicago Bulls
21. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah Jazz)
22. Brooklyn Nets
23. Indiana Pacers
24. New York Knicks
25. Los Angeles Clippers
26. Minnesota Timberwolves
27. Denver Nuggets
28. San Antonio Spurs
29. Oklahoma City Thunder
30. Phoenix Suns
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SECOND RO UND
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31. Cleveland Cavaliers
32. Oklahoma City Thunder
33. Cleveland Cavaliers
34. Houston Rockets
35. Philadelphia 76ers
36. Sacramento Kings
37. Detroit Pistons
38. Washington Wizards
39. Portland Trail Blazers
40. Portland Trail Blazers
41. Memphis Grizzlies
42. New Orleans Pelicans (via Philadelphia 76ers)
43. Milwaukee Bucks
44. Dallas Mavericks
45. Portland Trail Blazers
46. Utah Jazz
47. Atlanta Hawks
48. Los Angeles Lakers
49. Chicago Bulls
50. Atlanta Hawks
51. Orlando Magic
52. Minnesota Timberwolves
53. Indiana Pacers
54. Washington Wizards
55. Memphis Grizzlies
56. Detroit Pistons
57. Phoenix Suns
58. San Antonio Spurs
59. Minnesota Timberwolves
60. Memphis Grizzlies
PHOTOS: First-round draft picks
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