2020 NBA Mock Draft: Which Lottery Team Lands LaMelo Ball?

The Minnesota Timberwolves could see Edwards as both the draft's best player and a strong fit next to D'Angelo Russell.The Wolves could now have one of the league's most potent backcourts and, including Karl-Anthony Towns, three star-caliber scorers.After landing the No. 2 pick, the Golden State Warriors figure to be active looking for a trade partner who's interested in moving up for James Wiseman or LaMelo Ball. And with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors picking Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, Ball could slip to the Hornets, who can't afford to pass on talent for a need.Despite Devonte' Graham's breakout season, Charlotte will try to make it work with Ball, who brings 6'7" size and elite passing skills to the point guard position. He'll benefit from having a shooter like Graham, and Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington could start seeing better looks with Ball pushing the pace and setting them up.Viewed as a potential top-five pick for most of the season, Deni Avdija solidified his case in July, earning MVP honors of the Israeli BSL while helping power Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Winner's League championship.Along with his success in every setting overseas, certainty over his impressive physical profile and well-rounded skill set to handle, pass and shot-make have begun to outweigh skepticism over whether he offers star potential. After he shot 49.3 percent on spot-up jumpers, it's easy to picture him working off the ball alongside Young.Maturity, IQ and shooting should also help Haliburton make a quick transition, another selling point for a team looking to start winning games.Onyeka Okongwu has convinced teams to look past his 6'9" size for a center and lack of shooting range. With a nucleus built around RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson, New York could use shooting and perimeter defense, and Vassell has established himself as the draft's most desirable three-and-D wing.The Knicks will look at French point guard Killian Hayes and stopper Isaac Okoro, but limited jumpers may turn them off. Sacramento Kings: Patrick Williams (Florida State, SF/PF, Freshman)The draft's youngest NCAA prospect, Williams flashed unique versatility fueled by 6'8" size, power, touch, pick-and-roll passing and defensive playmaking. It became tougher to buy that the flashes of ball-handling and shot-creation will work at the NBA level, but his touch from the 4 spot seems convincing enough for a team that wants additional shot-making and space.