Clarifying NBA Tiers:
Tier 1 15 deep - Superstar level players
Tier 2 30 deep - Star level
Tier 3 All Star Level 30 deep
Tier 4 Solid starter 15 deep
Tier 5 average starter 50 deep
Tier 6 Rotation Player 60 deep
Tier 7 Deep bench 
Tier 8 Developmental/Scrub

Most of the players in this article will stop around tier 5 or 6. Rankings are based on current starting lineup and do not take into account any potential future changes.

1. Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry Tier 1
Klay Thompson Tier 3
Kevin Durant Tier 1
Draymond Green Tier 3
Demarcous Cousins Tier 2

2. Milwaukee Bucks
Eric Bledsoe Tier 3
Sterling Brown Tier 5
Khris Middleton Tier 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo Tier 1
Brook Lopez Tier 3

3. Toronto Raptors
Kyle Lowry Tier 2
Danny Green Tier 4
Kawhi Leonard Tier 1
Pascal Siakim Tier 3
Marc Gasol Tier 3

4. Houston Rockets
Chris Paul Tier 2
James Harden Tier 1
Eric Gordon Tier 4
PJ Tucker Tier 4
Clint Capela Tier 3

5. Boston Celtics
Kyrie Irving Tier 1
Jaylen Brown Tier 5
Jayson Tatum Tier 3
Gordon Hayward Tier 3
Al Horford Tier 2

6. Philadelphia 76ers
Ben Simmons Tier 3
JJ Reddick Tier 4
Jimmy Butler Tier 2
Tobias Harris Tier 3
Joel Embiid Tier 1

7. Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray Tier 3
Gary Harris Tier 4
Will Barton Tier 5
Paul Millsap Tier 3
Nikola Jokic Tier 1

8. Oklahoma City Thunder
Russell Westbrook Tier 1
Terence Ferguson Tier 6
Paul George Tier 2
Jerami Grant Tier 5
Steven Adams Tier 4

9. Portland Trailblazers
Damian Lillard Tier 1
CJ McCollum Tier 3
Mo Harkless Tier 5
Al Fariq Aminu Tier 6
Jusuf Nurkic Tier 4

10. Brooklyn Nets
D'Angelo Russell Tier 3
Caris Levert Tier 3
Demarre Carroll Tier 5
Rondae Hollis Jefferson Tier 5
Jarrett Allen Tier 5

11. Indiana Pacers
Darren Collison Tier 5
Victor Oladipo Tier 2
Bojan Bogdanovic Tier 5
Thaddeus Young Tier 5
Myles Turner Tier 5

12. Utah Jazz
Ricky Rubio Tier 5
Donovan Mitchell Tier 3
Joe Ingles Tier 5
Derrick Favors Tier 4
Rudy Gobert Tier 3

13. San Antonio Spurs
Dejounte Murray Tier 5
Bryn Forbes Tier 6
Demar Derozen Tier 3
Lamarcus Aldridge Tier 3
Jakob Poetl Tier 5

14. Sacramento Kings
D'Aaron Fox Tier 2
Buddy Hield Tier 3
Harrison Barnes Tier 5
Marvin Bagley Tier 4
Willie Cauley Stein Tier 5

15. LA Clippers
Patrick  Beverly Tier 5
Shai Gilgeous Alexander Tier 5
Danillo Gallinari Tier 3
Jamychal Green Tier 5
Ivica Zubac Tier 5

16. LA Lakers
Lonzo Ball Tier 5
Brandon Ingram Tier 5
Lebron James Tier 1
Kyle Kuzma Tier 5
Javale McGee Tier 6

17. Minnesota Timberwolves
Jeff Teague Tier 5
Andrew Wiggins Tier 5
Robert Covington Tier 5
Taj Gibson Tier 5
Karl Anthony Towns Tier 1

18. Orlando Magic
DJ Augustin Tier 5
Evan Fournier Tier 5
Johnathan Issac Tier 5
Aaron Gordon Tier 3
Nikola Vucevic Tier 3

19. Detroit Pistons
Reggie Jackson Tier 5
Bruce Brown Tier 6
Luke Kennard Tier 5
Blake Griffin Tier 2
Andre Drummond Tier 3

20. Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young Tier 2
Kevin Huerter Tier 5
Taurean Prince Tier 5
John Collins Tier 3
Dewayne Dedmon Tier 6

21. Chicago Bulls
Kris Dunn Tier 6
Zach Lavine Tier 3
Lauri Marraken Tier 3
Wendel Carter Jr Tier 5

22. Charlotte Hornets
Kemba Walker Tier 2
Jeremy Lamb Tier 6
Nicolas Batum Tier 5
Marvin Williams Tier 6
Cody Zeller Tier 6

23. Miami Heat
Goran Dragic Tier 4
Josh Richardson Tier 3
Justise Winslow Tier 5
James Johnson Tier 5
Hassan Whiteside Tier 4

24. Washington Wizards
Thomas Santorasky Tier 6
Bradley Beal Tier 2
Jeff Green Tier 6
Bobby Portis Tier 3
Thomas Bryant Tier 6

25. Dallas Mavericks
Jalen Brunson Tier 6
Tim Hardaway Tier 6
Luka Doncic Tier 3
Kristaps Porzingis Tier 3
Dwight Powell Tier 6

26. New Orleans Pelicans
Elfrid Payton Tier 6
Jrue Holiday Tier 3
Kenrich Williams Tier 6
Anthony Davis Tier 1
Julius Randle Tier 5

27. Memphis Grizzlies
Mike Conley Tier 4
Tyler Dorsey Tier 7
Kyle Anderson Tier 5
Jaren Jackson Jr Tier 5
Jonas Valcunias Tier 5

28.Phoenix Suns
De'Antony Melton Tier 6
Devin Booker Tier 2
Mikal Bridges Tier 5
TJ Warren Tier 6
Deandre Ayton Tier 5


29. Cleveland Cavaliers
Colin Sexton Tier 5
Rodney Hood Tier 5
Cedi Osman Tier 5
Kevin Love Tier 3
Tristan Thompson Tier 5

30. New York Knicks
Dennis Smith Jr Tier 5
Damyean Dotson Tier 6
Kevin Knox Tier 6
Noah Vonleh Tier 6
Deandre Jordan Tier 5


Some quick notes:
The Pelican's ranking is based on the assumption Anthony Davis gets traded. They would be ranked higher if he stays.

Starting lineups and rankings are based on current talent level and starters during last 30 games. Many of these players are young enough to be able to move up one and possibly even two tiers.












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​Kevin Durant is a absolute elite scorer with jaw dropping unfair length and elite two way ability.  

Durant got a lot of negative attention for leaving the OKC Thunder and joining a Warrior's team that had won 73 games. Could Durant be looking to join a young upstart to prove he can lead a team to a title?

Enter the Sacramento Kings on of the best young teams in the league, fresh off a 39 Win Season with De'Aaron Fox, Marvin Bagley, Buddy Hield and Harry Giles adding Durant would make the Kings an instant contender.

So why would Kevin Durant join the Kings? 
outside of have a good young supporting cast Durant would also be joining a coach he respects and admires. Durant publicly said he enjoyed playing for Walton as an assistant with the Golden State Warriors and he had high praise for the way Walton handled young talent as head coach of the LA Lakers.

When the Kings hired Walton they instantly put themselves in the conversation for several bigger free agents. Durant, and Brook Lopez being two of them. 
We will know for sure what free agent's the Walton hire helps land this July.

List will be updated as new names are announced.

College Underclassmen who have currently declared for 2019 NBA draft.

1. Tyus Battle | SG | Jr. | Syracuse *
2. Bol Bol | C | Fr. | Oregon*
3. Daniel Gafford | PF | Soph. | Arkansas*
4. Darius Garland | PG | Fr. | Vanderbilt *
5. Dewan Hernandez | PF | Jr. | Miami*
6. Amir Hinton | SG | Jr. | Shaw University (D2)
7. Jalen McDaniels | PF | R-Soph. | San Diego State*
8. Shamorie Ponds | PG | Jr | St Johns *
9. Nassir Little | SG/SF | Fr | UNC *
10. Miye Oni  | SG/SF | Jr | Yale*
11. Ja Morant | PG | SO | Murray  State *
12. Romeo Langford | SG/SF | SO | Indiana *
13. Isaiah Roby | F | Nebraska
14. Oshae Brissett—Syracuse, F
15. Steven Enoch—Louisville, C
16. Jalen McDaniels—San Diego State, F
17. Jordan Nwora | F | So | Louisville
18. CJ Elleby | SG/SF | Fr | Washington State
19.  Talen Horton-Tucker  | SG | Fr | Iowa State *
20. ​Lindell Wigginton–Iowa State, G *
21. Isaiah Reese | PG | Jr. | Canisius
22. Derrik Smits | C | R-Jr. | Valparaiso
23. Jimmy Whitt | SG | R-Jr. | SMU
24. Kris Wilkes | SF | Soph. | UCLA
25. Derrik Smits—Valparaiso, C
26. Jordan Bone—Tennessee, G
27. Tremont Waters—LSU, G
28. Steven Enoch—Louisville, C
29. Naz Reid–LSU, F
30. Milan Acquaah, G, California Baptist (sophomore)
31. Bryce Aiken, G, Harvard (junior)
32. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, G, Virginia Tech (sophomore)
33. Wajid Aminu, F, North Florida (junior)
34. Desmond Bane, G, TCU (junior)
35. R.J. Barrett, G/F, Duke (freshman) *
36. Troy Baxter Jr., F, Florida Gulf Coast (sophomore)
37. Kerry Blackshear Jr., F, Virginia Tech (junior)
38. Jordan Bone, G, Tennessee (junior)
39. Ky Bowman, G, Boston College (junior)
40. DaQuan Bracey, G, Louisiana Tech (junior)
41. Keith Braxton, G, St. Francis (PA) (junior)
42. Ignas Brazdeikis, F, Michigan (freshman)
43. Oshae Brissett, F, Syracuse (sophomore)
44. Armoni Brooks, G, Houston (junior)
45. Charlie Brown, G, St. Joseph’s (sophomore)
46. Yoeli Childs, F, BYU (junior)
47. Brandon Clarke, F, Gonzaga (junior) *
48. Amir Coffey, G, Minnesota (junior)
49. R.J. Cole, G, Howard (sophomore)
50. Tyler Cook, F, Iowa (junior)
51. Anthony Cowan, G, Maryland (junior)
52. Jarrett Culver, G/F, Texas Tech (sophomore)
53. Aubrey Dawkins, G, UCF (junior) *
54. Mamadi Diakite, F, Virginia (forward)
55. Alpha Diallo, G, Providence (junior)
56. Luguentz Dort, G, Arizona State (freshman) *
57. Devon Dotson, G, Kansas (freshman)
58. Carsen Edwards, G, Purdue (junior)
59. C.J. Elleby, F, Washington State (freshman)
60. Steven Enoch, C, Louisville (junior) *
61. Bruno Fernando, F, Maryland (sophomore) *
62. Jaylen Fisher, G, TCU (junior)
63. Savion Flagg, G, Texas A&M (sophomore)
64. Samson Froling, F/C, Creighton (freshman)
65. Darius Garland, G, Vanderbilt (freshman) *
66. Eugene German, G, Northern Illinois (junior)
67. Quentin Goodin, G, Xavier (junior)
68. Kellan Grady, G, Davidson (sophomore)
69. Devonte Green, G, Indiana (junior)
70. Quentin Grimes, G, Kansas (freshman)
71. Jon Axel Gudmundsson, G, Davidson (junior)
72. Kyle Guy, G, Virginia (junior) *
73. Rui Hachimura, F, Gonzaga (junior) *
74. Jaylen Hands, G, UCLA (sophomore)
75. Jerrick Harding, G, Weber State (junior)
76. Jared Harper, G, Auburn (junior)
77. Jaxson Hayes, F/C, Texas (freshman) ^
78. Tyler Herro, G, Kentucky (freshman) *
79. Jaylen Hoard, F, Wake Forest (freshman)
80. Daulton Hommes, F, Point Loma Nazarene University (junior)
81. Talen Horton-Tucker, G, Iowa State (freshman) *
82. De’Andre Hunter, F, Virginia (sophomore) *
83. Vance Jackson, F, New Mexico (sophomore)
84. Ty Jerome, G, Virginia (junior) *
85. Keldon Johnson, F, Kentucky (freshman) *
86. Markell Johnson, G, N.C. State (junior)
87. Tyrique Jones, F, Xavier (junior)
88. Mfiondu Kabengele, C, Florida State (sophomore)
89. Louis King, F, Oregon (freshman)
90. V.J. King, F, Louisville (junior)
91. Nathan Knight, F, William & Mary (junior)
92. Sagaba Konate, F, West Virginia (junior)
93. Romeo Langford, G, Indiana (freshman) *
94. A.J. Lawson, G, South Carolina (freshman)
95. Dedric Lawson, F, Kansas (junior)
96. Nassir Little, F, UNC (freshman)
97. Tevin Mack, G, Alabama (junior)
98. Naji Marshall, F, Xavier (sophomore)
99. Charles Matthews, G, Michigan (junior) *
100. Skylar Mays, G, LSU (junior)
101. Andrew Nembhard, G, Florida (freshman)
102. Kouat Noi, F, TCU (sophomore)
103. Jaylen Nowell, G, Washington (sophomore)
104. Jordan Nwora, F, Louisville (sophomore)
105. KZ Okpala, F, Stanford (sophomore)
106. Miye Oni, G/F, Yale (junior) *
107. Reggie Perry, F, Mississippi State (freshman)
108. Jordan Poole, G, Michigan (sophomore)
109. Kevin Porter Jr, G, USC (freshman) *
110. Myles Powell, G, Seton Hall (junior)
111. Payton Pritchard, G, Oregon (junior)
112. Neemias Queta, C, Utah State (freshman)
113. Brandon Randolph, G, Arizona (sophomore)
114. International
115. Vrenz Bleijenbergh, F, Belgium (born 2000)
116. Sekou Doumbouya, F, France (born 2000)  *
117. Matas Jogela, G, Lithiuania (born 1998)
118. Gytis Masiulis, F/C, Lithuania (born 1998)
119. William McDowell-White, G, Germany (born 1998)  *
120. Marcos Lousada Silva, G/F, Brazil (born 1999)
121. Abdoulaye N’doye, G, France (born 1998)
122. Deividas Sirvydis, G, Lithuania (born 2000)  *
123. Arnas Velicka, G, Lithuania (born 1999)

124. Yovel Zoosman, G/F, Israel (born 1998)  *

* committed to staying in draft.