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Round one of the 2024 NBA Draft is over, and for the first time, teams have to wait one more day to make their picks for round two. The draft is now a two-day event, with the second round taking place on on Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. There is still a lot of talent on the board even in a weaker draft class like this one.

We have already handed out instant grades for every first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Now let’s rank the best remaining players for round two.

Our best available rankings come directly from my top-60 big board heading into the draft. There’s still one lottery-caliber prospect available in G League Ignite stretch forward Tyler Smith. Duke big man Kyle Filipowski slipping to the second round was also a big surprise, and his combination of passing ability and shooting range could make him a big steal for at the top of the second round.

The Toronto Raptors start off the second round with pick No. 31, followed by the Jazz, Bucks, Trail Blazers, and Spurs. We’ll have the full second round draft order after the table. But first, here’s our list of the 30 best players still available to start the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

The best available players after first round of 2024 NBA Draft

Second roud rank Overall rank Player From Position Age
Second roud rank Overall rank Player From Position Age
1 12 Tyler Smith G League Ignite F Born 2004
2 16 Kyle Filipowski Duke C Sophomore
3 27 Kevin McCullar Kansas G/F Senior
4 28 KJ Simpson Colorado G Junior
5 29 Johnny Furphy Kansas F Freshman
6 32 Jamal Shead Houston G Senior
7 33 Adem Bona UCLA C Sophomore
8 34 Ajay Mitchell UC Santa Barbara G Junior
9 35 Tyler Kolek Marquette G Senior
10 37 N’Faly Dante Oregon C Senior
11 38 Bobi Klintman Sweden F Born 2003
12 39 Judah Mintz Syracuse G Sophomore
13 40 Juan Nunez Spain G Born 2004
14 41 Keshad Johnson Arizona F Senior
15 43 Melvin Ajinca France G Born 2004
16 44 Jaylen Wells Washington State F Junior
17 45 Nikola Djurisic Serbia F Born 2004
18 46 Isaiah Crawford Louisiana Tech F Senior
19 47 Jonathan Mogbo San Francisco F Senior
20 48 Cam Christie Minnesota G Freshman
21 49 Harrison Ingram North Carolina F Junior
22 50 Baylor Scheierman Creighton F Senior
23 51 Ulrich Chomche Cameroon C/F Born 2005
24 52 Oso Ighodaro Marquette C Senior
25 53 Anton Watson Gonzaga C/F Senior
26 54 Tristen Newton UConn G Senior
26 55 Reece Beekman Virginia G Senior
27 56 Bronny James USC G Freshman
28 57 Antonio Reeves Kentucky G Senior
29 58 Justin Edwards Kentucky F Freshman
30 60 Jalen Bridges Baylor F Senior

2024 NBA Draft second round order

31. Raptors (from Pistons via Knicks and Clippers)

32. Jazz (from Wizards via Pistons and Nets)

33. Bucks (from Blazers via Kings)

34. Trail Blazers (from Hornets via Nuggets, Thunder and Pelicans)

35. Spurs

36. Pacers (from Raptors via 76ers, Clippers and Grizzlies)

37. Timberwolves (from Grizzlies via Lakers, Wizards and Thunder)

38. Knicks (from Jazz)

39. Grizzlies (from Nets via Rockets)

40. Trail Blazers (from Hawks)

41. 76ers (from Bulls via Celtics, Spurs and Pelicans)

42. Hornets (from Rockets via Thunder)

43. Heat

44. Rockets (from Warriors via Hawks)

45. Kings

46. Clippers (from Pacers via Grizzlies and Bucks)

47. Magic

48. Spurs (from Lakers via Grizzlies)

— 76ers (forfeited)

49. Pacers (from Cavaliers)

50. Pacers (from Pelicans)

51. Wizards (from Suns) — Reportedly traded to Knicks

52. Warriors (from Bucks via Pacers)

53. Pistons (from Knicks via 76ers and Hornets)

54. Celtics (from Mavericks via Kings)

55. Lakers (from Clippers)

56. Nuggets (from Timberwolves via Thunder) — Reportedly traded to Suns

57. Grizzlies (from Thunder via Rockets and Hawks)

— Suns (from Nuggets via Magic; forfeited by Suns)

58. Mavericks (from Celtics via Hornets)