NBA Draft Grades 2015: Full List of Scores for All Picks

The 2015 NBA draft proved to be highly enigmatic. The event was chock-full of surprising picks and moves by several teams across the Association, resulting in a mixture of some fantastic draft hauls and a few mind-boggling decisions.

While the argument that every team improved through the draft could be made, those improvements were not equal among all franchises throughout the league by any stretch of the imagination. In the end, we saw some gutter-dwelling squads make strong pushes to become relevant, while some playoff contenders took giant steps backward.

Of course, we won't know the full impact of the draft until several years down the road—and we'll likely be surprised by the successes or flops of certain prospects—but we can always speculate. So, based on the value and fit of each incoming rookie, let's take a look at grades for every NBA team, followed by a glance at some of the better hauls.

2015 NBA Draft Results

2015 NBA Draft Grades

Team	Grade
Atlanta Hawks	D
Boston Celtics	B-
Brooklyn Nets	B+
Charlotte Hornets	C-
Chicago Bulls	B
Cleveland Cavaliers	C-
Dallas Mavericks	B
Denver Nuggets	A
Detroit Pistons	D+
Golden State Warriors	B+
Houston Rockets	A-
Indiana Pacers	B
Los Angeles Clippers	N/A
Los Angeles Lakers	A
Memphis Grizzlies	C-
Miami Heat	A
Milwaukee Bucks	C
Minnesota Timberwolves	A
New Orleans Pelicans	B
New York Knicks	B+
Oklahoma City Thunder	A
Orlando Magic	B-
Philadelphia 76ers	B
Phoenix Suns	B+
Portland Trail Blazers	B-
Sacramento Kings	C+
San Antonio Spurs	B
Toronto Raptors	B
Utah Jazz	B
Washington Wizards	B-

Top Draft Hauls

Miami Heat

Pat Riley did wonders for his squad on Thursday, acquiring two prospects who should take on roles within the team immediately.

The Heat began the draft with arguably the biggest steal of the first round when Duke small forward Justise Winslow fell to No. 10 overall. He may stand at just 6'6", but he boasts a huge wingspan and fantastic fundamentals that make him a force against multiple positions on the defensive end of the court. He comes equipped with the ability to lead and may be in line to become a future captain.

Miami went on to select Josh Robinson at No. 40 overall, a former Tennessee guard who has a great stroke from downtown and can defend on the perimeter. If he can showcase his talent during the summer league, he should be able to hold down a roster spot and see time in the team's backcourt rotation.

With the futures of Dwyane Wade and Luol Deng murky because of free agency, the Heat did a nice job of securing young talent capable of keeping the franchise relevant for years to come.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves had the task of selecting first in the draft—an ominous position due to previous busts—and they chose very wisely by selecting Karl-Anthony Towns out of Kentucky with that pick.

Minnesota already has a solid, young nucleus of talent on the offensive end of the court, but the team really needed a defensive presence on the interior. Luckily, aside from Towns' offensive prowess—he can attack the rim and has a nice touch from downtown—he's a fantastic defender as well. With great athleticism and a huge wingspan, he'll become a great rim protector for the Timberwolves.

The team wasn't done there. Minnesota went on to make a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers to acquire Duke point guard Tyus Jones at No. 24 overall. While Minnesota's backcourt is in good shape right now, Jones is well-rounded enough to rotate with Ricky Rubio and potentially become his long-term replacement.

Not only did the Timberwolves immediately improve their roster, but they are set up for long-term success.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers needed to add several pieces to the puzzle during the draft if they were to become contenders once again, and they did exactly that.

While most expected the team to take Jahlil Okafor with the second pick, Los Angeles opted for Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell. It was the right move. Russell has the versatility to play both guard positions. He can make every shot on the court and is a great facilitator. He'll learn his craft from Kobe Bryant, eventually replacing the future Hall of Famer to form a dynamic duo with Jordan Clarkson.

Larry Nance Jr. was a bit of a surprise at No. 27 overall, as the pick seemed to be a bit of a reach. However, he is a phenomenal athlete, has great potential and impressed during workouts. The Lakers apparently felt very strongly about adding him for frontcourt depth to continue their rebuilding efforts.

Los Angeles completed its draft haul by selecting Anthony Brown at No. 34 overall. The Lakers desperately needed to add outside shooting to their roster, and that's exactly what they're getting in the former Stanford wingman. He was brilliant from distance during his last two seasons with the Cardinal, shooting 45.3 percent from behind the arc in 2013-14 and 44.1 percent last season.

If the Lakers can find a way to get (and stay) healthy before the start of next season, we could be seeing a completely different team on the court.