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If Flagg goes No. 1 and the San Antonio Spurs select Dylan Harper at No. 2 as expected, the Hornets are guaranteed to get either Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecombe. Charlotte will undoubtedly do its due diligence on players like Khaman Maluach, Tre Johnson, Noa Essengue, Kon Knueppel and others in its projected area as well.

Recently, the NBA announced the 13 players who have been invited to the draft green room so far. Among them is Arizona's Carter Bryant. The 6-foot-8 wing has been seen as a draft riser who could shake up the lottery,