2015 NBA Draft Grades: Scores for Overall Results, Trades and Team Decisions

As expected, numerous franchises emerged from the 2015 NBA draft with an enticing infusion of young talent. This year's class was always more about depth than top-end ability, which helped a lot of teams fill voids in their rotations.

The event also featured plenty of entertainment value. From New York Knicks supporters loudly voicing their displeasure when the team selected Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth pick to the wheeling and dealing, it was an all-around fun night for the NBA and its fans.

Now, let's check out how each team did by the time the dust settled on draft day. After a glance at the overall results and the team-by-team additions, we'll examine the biggest winners.

2015 NBA Draft Results

Team Grades

Team	Prospect Additions	Mark
Atlanta Hawks	Marcus Eriksson, Dimitrios Agravanis	D+
Boston Celtics	Terry Rozier, R.J. Hunter, Jordan Mickey, Marcus Thornton	B+
Brooklyn Nets	Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Chris McCullough, Juan Vaulet	B+
Charlotte Hornets	Frank Kaminsky	B
Chicago Bulls	Bobby Portis	B
Cleveland Cavaliers	Cedi Osman, Rakeem Christmas, Sir'Dominic Pointer	C
Dallas Mavericks	Justin Anderson, Satnam Singh	B-
Denver Nuggets	Emmanuel Mudiay, Nikola Radicevic	B
Detroit Pistons	Stanley Johnson, Darrun Hilliard	C+
Golden State Warriors	Kevon Looney	B-
Houston Rockets	Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell	A
Indiana Pacers	Myles Turner, Joseph Young	C+
Los Angeles Clippers	Branden Dawson	C
Los Angeles Lakers	D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr., Anthony Brown	A-
Memphis Grizzlies	Jarell Martin	C
Miami Heat	Justise Winslow, Josh Richardson	A-
Milwaukee Bucks	Rashad Vaughn	C-
Minnesota Timberwolves	Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyus Jones	A
New Orleans Pelicans	None	n/a
New York Knicks	Kristaps Porzingis, Jerian Grant	B-
Oklahoma City Thunder	Cameron Payne, Dakari Johnson	A
Orlando Magic	Mario Hezonja, Tyler Harvey	C
Philadelphia 76ers	Jahlil Okafor, Guillermo Hernangomez, Richaun Holmes, Arturas Gudaitis, J.P. Tokoto, Luka Mitrovic	B
Phoenix Suns	Devin Booker, Andrew Harrison	B+
Portland Trail Blazers	Pat Connaughton, Daniel Diez	C
Sacramento Kings	Willie Cauley-Stein	B
San Antonio Spurs	Nikola Milutinov, Cady Lalanne	B-
Toronto Raptors	Delon Wright, Norman Powell	C+
Utah Jazz	Trey Lyles, Olivier Hanlan	B
Washington Wizards	Kelly Oubre, Aaron White	B+

Top Performers

Minnesota Timberwolves

Winning the lottery allowed the Wolves to get their man from the small group of elite prospects. They decided on Kentucky standout Karl-Anthony Towns over Duke's Jahlil Okafor, which is likely the right call based on Towns' ability to impact play at both ends of the floor.

The 19-year-old center is still a bit raw, but his size and athleticism make him a menace defensively, and he made strides in his offensive game during his one year with the Wildcats. He believes working with Kevin Garnett will accelerate his development, as noted by Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune.

"I think it's going to be very valuable," Towns said. "You're talking about a living legend. To be a part of his team is awesome. But the thing he's going to teach me more is not just skills. It's how to be a champion. He has a ring. And I want to be that, too."

Minnesota was also able to add Tyus Jones. Landing with a team where he won't have an intense burden on running the offense immediately is a major positive. Working as a backup to Ricky Rubio will allow him to grow slowly after helping lead Duke to a national title last season.

Both Towns and Jones have only scratched the surface of their potential. That's fine with the Timberwolves. They aren't ready to compete for a championship yet anyway. They can bring both players along at a reasonable pace to maximize their impact once the team is ready to make the leap.

Houston Rockets

The Rockets came away from the draft with two college stars in Sam Dekker and Montrezl Harrell. Both players probably should have gone earlier but slid a bit because of uncertainty about what type of role they will fill in the NBA.

Both can look to Draymond Green for inspiration. He was terrific at Michigan State but didn't get taken until the second round in 2012 because of similar concerns. While it took three seasons, he worked to carve out a key niche for himself with the champion Golden State Warriors.

Dekker can shoot and is an outstanding athlete. Harrell is rarely outworked and brings next-level energy to the game. Chad Ford of ESPN pointed out the Rockets were able to secure two players rated very highly on his board:

Both incoming rookies will probably serve as spark plugs off the bench initially. That said, don't discount their upside once they become comfortable with a specific role at the pro level. At least one, and perhaps both, will become a vital asset for the Rockets over time.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City is a perfect example of the depth this class had to offer. It didn't pick until No. 14, long after the most coveted prospects were off the board, but the Thunder still managed to add two promising pieces. Landing strong value is what places the Thunder on the winners list.

Though Cameron Payne didn't garner much hype coming out of Murray State, his efficient scoring (46 percent from the field, including 38 percent from three) and smart decision-making made him well worth a late lottery pick. Doug Gottlieb of CBS Sports is bullish on his future:

Dakari Johnson is more of a project pick, but providing some steady minutes off the bench right away isn't out of the question. He can become much more with some coaching given the size (7'0'') and power he can use in the low post.

Again, this wasn't a draft with a ton of plug-and-play superstars. So the teams that did the best were those who used the depth to maximize value. The Thunder certainly did that by landing Payne and Johnson in the middle of each round.