2015 NBA Draft Results: Team-by-Team List of Grades and Picks

Despite the hype, the top of the 2015 NBA draft Thursday proved rather tame.

Desperate teams didn't throw down epic trades. The Los Angeles Lakers created an unanticipated, fun ripple with Ohio State guard D'Angelo Russell at No. 2, but otherwise it was a normal night.

In a way, it's fitting for one of the deepest classes in recent memory. There weren't any LeBron James-esque talents in the 2015 class, but there was a wealth of talent at all spots. Rebuilding teams couldn't go wrong, and neither could contenders thanks to the depth.

Below, let's take a look at each pick and assign grades for each class with the draft in the books. 

Draft Grades 

Team	Grade	Analysis
Atlanta Hawks	B	Atlanta reinforces the roster with quality depth at decent value in the second round of a quiet draft for the franchise.
Boston Celtics	B	Things didn't work out for the Celtics the way they would have liked, to say the least. For now, another point guard creates more confusion than answers. Hunter later in the round goes down as a steal, though.
Brooklyn Nets	B-	Brooklyn entered Thursday one of many teams with potential moving parts, so grabbing a forward in the opening round provides insurance.
Charlotte Hornets	B+	The Hornets wanted a talented big man to start next to Al Jefferson and got it with Kaminsky. No arguments make sense.
Chicago Bulls	C	Nobody can say the Bulls don't have great power forwards. It's a bit of a head-scratching move from a need standpoint, although Portis will shine in time.
Cleveland Cavaliers	B	The Cavaliers made the most of their picks, picking up one of the most underrated big men in the class to rebuild the roster's depth.
Dallas Mavericks	A	For a team wanting to continue to contend, a pro-ready player on both ends of the court was the smart way to go.
Denver Nuggets	A	In the matter of an instant the Nuggets go from chaos to stability thanks to landing one of the biggest steals of the draft, at perhaps the league's most important position, too.
Detroit Pistons	B	It seems things didn't work out the way the Pistons would have preferred in the first round, but the value and upside are solid.
Golden State Warriors	B	The rich get richer with the Warriors picking up great value at a poor spot, shoring up the roster for future departures, too.
Houston Rockets	B-	Houston gets good value with Dekker, who can come in and act as a reliable scorer right out of the gates.
Indiana Pacers	B-	The Pacers chose upside with Turner, a talented big man who can help right away, if not morph into one of the best players in the class in a few years.
L.A. Clippers	N/A	N/A
L.A. Lakers	B	The Lakers threw a curveball at No. 2—one nobody can complain about. With point guard secure for years, the front office can go nuts luring star big men to town.
Memphis Grizzlies	B-	Securing the future behind Zach Rudolph with a high-upside prospect makes perfect sense in the first round.
Miami Heat	A+	Pat Riley strikes again, this time landing one of the most talented players in the class well out of his stock range. So long as free agency works out, the Heat are in for a big run.
Milwaukee Bucks	C	The Bucks got wild in the first round at a position of need with an unknown name, which sounds about right for one of the league's confusing teams in transition.
Minnesota Timberwolves	A	Sometimes doing the obvious thing isn't a bad thing. Minnesota improves with KAT on board. Adding a pro-ready point later? Icing on the cake.
New Orleans Pelicans	C	Quiet draft for the Pelicans, who will receive some sort of compensation for making a late pick.
New York Knicks	B-	NOW everyone can label the Knicks as losers for landing at No. 4. The board didn't fall the way they would like, and they're forced to play the long-term outlook after taking a bit of a project player.
Oklahoma City Thunder	A	Grabbing a backup point guard who scored at will in college and projects well to the pros means the Thunder used the pick in a smart manner.
Orlando Magic	B	Orlando hit on areas of need to further complement a budding young roster. Sprinkle in good value, too.
Philadelphia 76ers	B	What, expect the 76ers to have a normal draft? Best player available continues to be the approach, and it's hard to argue with the commitment.
Phoenix Suns	B-	One of the deeper teams lands a key contributor off the bench who can shoot at will. Best of all? Great value.
Portland Trail Blazers	B	Given the unknown element at power forward moving forward, Portland did well to knock its first-round pick out of the park.
Sacramento Kings	A	It's impossible to know what the future holds for the Kings, but Cauley-Stein provides a nice defensive complement next to DeMarcus Cousins for now.
San Antonio Spurs	B	So it goes for the Spurs as the team continues to grab talent its way. The long-term grade figures to stand better than the current.
Toronto Raptors	B	Toronto took care of a position of need in the opening round, securing the future behind Kyle Lowry, a smart move given the current roster.
Utah Jazz	B-	One of the league's deeper teams gets better with the addition of Lyles, who comes at a position of need, too.
Washington Wizards	B+	Washington does a great job securing the future with Paul Pierce a question mark. Depth underneath the rim never hurts and neither does getting it at decent value.

Breaking Down Draft's Biggest Winners 

Miami Heat

The Picks: Justise Winslow, SF, Duke (10); Josh Richardson, SG, Tennessee (40)

This is why Pat Riley makes the big bucks. 

All right, to be fair, the five or so teams in front of the Miami Heat Thursday whiffed in epic fashion, passing on a high-upside player in the form of Duke's Justise Winslow. As a freshman, he averaged 12.6 points and shot 49 percent from the floor and 41 percent from deep, overshadowing he's perhaps a better prospect on the defensive end of things.

Before the hype machine took over around other prospects, many considered Winslow a top-five pick. Now he joins a lineup perhaps featuring Goran Dragic and Dwyane Wade, as well as Chris Bosh and Hassan Whiteside down low.

Bill Simmons was one of many who loved the pick:

Of course what turned out as the biggest shock of the draft benefits the Heat, right? Winslow's a difference-maker as a defender right away and won't have to force the issue from a scoring standpoint, not that he should have any problems in time.

Even better, the front office managed to stockpile more talent for the future later in the draft, grabbing Tennessee's Josh Richardson, a pro-ready defender who can bloom in time. 

All things considered, the Heat knocked it out of the park and are well on the way to terrorizing most of the Eastern Conference provided free agency works out well. 

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Picks: Cameron Payne, PG, Murray State (14); Dakari Johnson, C, Kentucky (48)

Perhaps one of the most predictable teams in the draft before things got underway, the Oklahoma City Thunder hit a home run Thursday with Murray State's Cameron Payne. 

In need of a major improvement behind Russell Westbrook, if not a future outright at the position, Payne didn't seem a realistic option until the Thunder actually went on the clock and his name was still in the "available" section.

Payne isn't a household name by any means just yet, but it's important to know last year he averaged 20.2 points and 6.0 assists while shooting 46 percent from the floor and 38 percent from behind the arc.

Analysis by ESPN NBA Insider Chad Ford says it all:

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Payne is a super-talented point guard who played a bit under the radar at Murray State. The Thunder needed a backup for point guard Russell Westbrook. Not only will Payne be able to handle that duty, but he is also great insurance in case Westbrook eventually bolts. The Thunder get great value here at No. 14.

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Payne himself shared his thoughts on the matter, per the NBA:

Going ahead and landing a defensive enforcer with Kentucky's Dakari Johnson in the second round seems to fit the mold of the night, too, as he can also contribute right away in situational instances.

With Payne as the headline act of their 2015 class, the Thunder are obvious winners.

Denver Nuggets

The Picks: Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, China (7); Nikola Radicevic, PG, Serbia (57)

For a franchise in flux going into Thursday, the Denver Nuggets made out quite well. 

Regardless of the future when it comes to veteran guards, Emmanuel Mudiay solidifies the point for years to come after falling down the board. Before the draft, most fancied him a top-four selection just behind Russell in the stock department.

The knock when it comes to Mudiay centers on his lack of a well-rounded offensive attack, but otherwise he might remind some of a young John Wall given his ability to get others involved and drive at will.

Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress points out the fact the marriage should benefit both parties:

Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix put the selection into perspective:

When it comes to value, the Nuggets made it look easy and no longer need to worry about what is perhaps the league's most important position these days. Mudiay features the upside of a superstar, and best of all, the front office didn't surrender anything to land him.

All stats and info via ESPN.com unless otherwise specified.