NBA Mock Draft: Bulls make huge trade, reset with two lottery picks

Mar 31, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) talks with guard Zach LaVine (8) during overtime of an NBA game against the LA Clippers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) talks with guard Zach LaVine (8) during overtime of an NBA game against the LA Clippers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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#12: OKC Thunder select Dalton Knecht 

The Thunder are already very good and chock full of young talent, so grabbing a player with an NBA-ready skill makes sense. 

Having an elite shooter around SGA just opens up more space for the superstar to work in and Knecht could also be a weapon in a two-man game with Chet Holmgren. 

The Thunder could reach for upside here, but with five more picks coming next year, they may as well get a player who can help them now and Knecht could. The Thunder led the NBA in 3-point percentage this season and add to a strength. 

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