The Utah Jazz find themselves at a crossroads in their rebuilding process with emerging star Lauri Markkanen established as their offensive centerpiece and Keyonte George showing flashes in the backcourt.
The Sacramento Kings’ decision to trade De’Aaron Fox signaled a significant shift in their backcourt construction creating potential opportunities for a player with Proctor’s skill set. The Kings have emphasized three-point shooting and ball movement in their offensive system, areas where Proctor demonstrated considerable growth during his final season at Duke.
The championship-contending Clippers present an intriguing landing spot for Proctor at the end of the first round. With their veteran-heavy roster potentially facing significant changes after the 2024-25 season, the Clippers could view Proctor as both immediate depth and future insurance at the guard position.
The rebuilding Brooklyn Nets find themselves in need of long-term solutions at the guard positions making Proctor an appealing target with their late first-round selection. Currently holding the 27th pick via Houston the Nets can afford to take a patient approach with Proctor’s development while immediately benefiting from his perimeter shooting.
The Orlando Magic’s most glaring weakness remains consistent outside shooting, particularly from their guard positions. This deficiency has limited the effectiveness of promising forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, who regularly face crowded driving lanes due to opponents ignoring perimeter threats.
