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2016 NBA Draft First Round Mock With Agents

My friend Michael Schottey just published a mock draft for the 2016 NBA Draft scheduled to take place on June 23. Mock drafts never provide a completely accurate position on where players are picked, especially because teams are prone to trade slots and selections prior to and during the draft. Additionally, it is impossible to get into the heads of general managers and team scouts.

However, mock drafts certainly give us an idea of the players to keep an eye on. Here at Sports Agent Blog, we want you to know who those players are and the agents they have retained for representation.

Schottey’s list follows along with their agents of record.

1. Philadelphia 76ers—Ben Simmons (SF/PF LSU) – Agent: Rich Paul (Klutch Sports)

2. Los Angeles Lakers—Brandon Ingram (SF Duke) – Agent: Jeff Schwartz (Excel Sports)

3. Boston Celtics—Dragan Bender (PF Croatia) – Agent: Doug Neustadt (The Neustadt Group)

4. Phoenix Suns—Henry Ellenson (F/C Marquette) – Agent: Joe Branch (Roc Nation Sports)

5. Minnesota Timberwolves—Jamal Murray (G Kentucky) – Agent: Mike George (Excel Sports)

6. New Orleans Pelicans—Kris Dunn (PG Providence) – Agent: Ty Sullivan (CAA)

7. Denver Nuggets—Jaylen Brown (SF/PF California) – Unrepresented

8. Sacramento Kings—Skal Labissiere (F/C Kentucky) – Agent: Travis King (Relativity Sports)

9. Toronto Raptors—Buddy Hield (SG Oklahoma) – Agent: Rob Pelinka (Landmark Sports)

10. Milwaukee Bucks—Jakob Poeltl (C Utah) – Agent: Michael Tellem (CAA)

11. Orlando Magic—Domantas Sabonis (F/C Gonzaga) – Agent: Arturo Ortega (Wasserman)

12. Utah Jazz—Denzel Valentine (G Michigan State) – Agent: B.J. Armstrong (Wasserman)

13. Phoenix Suns (via Washington)—Furkan Korkmaz (SG Turkey) – Agent: Misko Raznatovic (Beo Basket)

14. Chicago Bulls—Dejounte Murray (G Washington) – Agent: Rich Paul (Klutch Sports)

15. Denver Nuggets (via Houston)—Timothe Luwawu (F France) – Agent: Pedja Materic (Beo Basket)

16. Boston Celtics (via Dallas)—Marquese Chriss (PF Washington) – Agent: Rob Pelinka (Landmark Sports)

17. Memphis Grizzlies—Demetrius Jackson (PG Notre Dame) – Agent: Mark Bartelstein (Priority Sports)

18. Detroit Pistons—Tyler Ulis (G Kentucky) – Agent: Leon Rose (CAA)

19. Denver Nuggets (via Portland)—Deyonta Davis (F/C Michigan State) – Agent: Bill Duffy (BDA Sports)

20. Indiana Pacers—Caris LeVert (G Michigan) – Agent: Joe Branch (Roc Nation Sports)

21. Atlanta Hawks—Wade Baldwin (PG Vanderbilt) – Agent: Mark Bartelstein (Priority Sports)

22. Charlotte Hornets—Damian Jones (C Vanderbilt) – Agent: Austin Brown (CAA)

23. Boston Celtics—Malachi Richardson (SG Syracuse) – Agent: Stephen Pina (ASM Sports)

24. Philadelphia 76ers (via Miami, via Cleveland)—Taurean Prince (SF Baylor) – Agent: Aaron Reilly (AMR Agency)

25. Los Angeles Clippers—Ante Zizic (C Croatia) – Agent: Misko Raznatovic (Beo Basket)

26. Philadelphia 76ers (via Oklahoma City, via Denver and Cleveland)—Thon Maker C H.S. – Agent: Mike George (Excel Sports)

27. Toronto Raptors—Brice Johnson (PF UNC) – Agent: Christian Dawkins (ASM Sports)

28. Phoenix Suns (via Cleveland, via Boston)—Cheick Diallo PF/C Kansas – Agent: Bill Duffy (BDA Sports)

29. San Antonio Spurs—DeAndre Bembry (SG/SF St. Joseph’s) – Agent: Ben Pensack (Pensack Sports)

30. Golden State Warriors—Stephen Zimmerman (PF/C UNLV) – Agent: Darren Matsubara (Wasserman)

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.

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