Today, 60 players fulfilled their lifelong dream of hearing their name called, learning where they'll begin their professional basketball careers in the NBA.
As expected Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett went with the first three picks, but there was no shortage of drama with multiple trades shifting the landscape of the 2019 NBA Draft.
Catch up on all the picks, trades and best moments from Barclays Center below…
2019 NBA Draft selections
NBA Draft 2019: Live updates, highlights and breaking news
The Orlando Magic trade the 46th pick Talen Horton-Tucker to the Los Angeles Lakers for a future second round pick and cash considertations
Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the No. 46 overall pick in the NBA draft from Orlando. Magic receive future pick and money.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019
The Denver Nuggets acquire pick #44 Bol Bol in a deal with the Miami Heat, in exchange for a future second round pick and cash.
Denver is acquiring Bol Bol from Miami, league sources say.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019
....and the crowd loved it.
Bol Bol exits to cheers and high fives after being selected at No. 44 pic.twitter.com/1p7ajeZh5T
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) June 21, 2019
• The trades keep coming!
Philly's not done yet. They have reportedly traded Jonathon Simmons to the Washington Wizards along with pick #42 for cash considerations.
Sources: The 76ers are trading swingman Jonathon Simmons and No. 42 pick to the Wizards.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019
Sources: Philadelphia traded No. 34 to Atlanta for two future second-rounders and No. 57.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019
The Boston Celtics trade pick #24 (Ty Jerome) to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick (via the Bucks)
The Suns are sending the Celtics a 2020 first-round pick via the Bucks in Ty Jerome trade, league sources tells @TimBontemps and me. https://t.co/9bD2Q2gnQ5
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2019
Aussie big man Aron Baynes will go to the Phoenix Suns as part of the deal.
The Suns are acquiring Celtics center Aron Baynes as part of the Ty Jerome trade, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2019
The Philadelphia 76ers acquire Mattise Thybulle from the Boston Celtics in exchange for picks #24 and #33 in the draft.
Deal is agreed on -- and Sixers will send Boston Nos. 24 and 33 in this draft, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/XM7bHrkNH7
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2019
• Another trade!
The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded pick #21 to the Memphis Grizzlies for pick #23 and a 2024 second-round pick.
Oklahoma City will get the No. 23 pick tonight and a 2024 second-round pick in the trade, league source tells ESPN. https://t.co/4qVdrV6mOP
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2019
Looks like we'll have to wait to see #2 pick Ja Morant hit the court for the Grizzlies, confirming he won't be playing in Summer League.
Ja Morant confirms he will not play Summer League
— Peter Edmiston (@peteredmiston) June 21, 2019
A special moment for the Barrett family.
"I'm proud of you, son."
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 21, 2019
RJ Barrett (@RjBarrett6) shared a special moment with his father after he was drafted by the @nyknicks. pic.twitter.com/fkMs9kzFQQ
"I didnt' think I'd be in this position. My mom sacrificed a lot for me" - Zion Williamson
An emotional @Zionwilliamson discusses his journey to becoming the #1 overall pick in the #NBADraft! pic.twitter.com/J9zpyqE4HN
— NBA (@NBA) June 21, 2019
Canada's own RJ Barrett is heading to the big Apple!
With the 3rd pick of the 2019 #NBADraft, the @NYKnicks select @RjBarrett6 from @DukeMBB ! pic.twitter.com/ETJX7gmkey
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) June 20, 2019
The moment Zion's been waiting for.
With the 1st of the 2019 #NBADraft, the @PelicansNBA select @Zionwilliamson from @DukeMBB ! pic.twitter.com/WP0NXmgOQM
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) June 20, 2019
RJ Barrett is ready to go!
“We can’t wait to get it going...”
— NBA (@NBA) June 20, 2019
@RjBarrett6 checks in on the bus to 2019 #NBADraft presented by State Farm! pic.twitter.com/Qzy1txNnQl
.....with the fit to match!
👔🇨🇦 @RjBarrett6 shows off the suit DETAILS! #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/0z9SNq5Gsq
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 20, 2019
The 2019 NBA draft class has arrived
Presenting the 2019 #NBADraft Class! pic.twitter.com/BaHAgq61dH
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 20, 2019
• More picks and players are on the move.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is now reporting that the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the No. 11 pick and Dario Saric to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for the No. 6 overall pick.
Minnesota has traded No. 11 and Dario Saric to Phoenix for the No. 6 pick in the draft, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2019
Dario Sarics' contract
Dario Saric has one more year on his deal at $3.5 million for 2019-20, before he becomes a restricted free agent next season.
• Another trade.
Reports indicate that New Orleans will move the No. 4 overall pick it acquired in the reported Anthony Davis trade, sending it to Atlanta in exchange for the Nos. 8, 17 and 35 picks.
Atlanta has acquired New Orleans No. 4 pick in the draft for No. 8 and 17 and 35, league sources tell ESPN. Pelicans are sending Solomon Hill, No. 57 pick and a future second-round pick.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2019
• The draft isn't set to begin for hours and we already have a reported trade. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that the Phoenix Suns will trade prolific wing TJ Warren and the No. 32 overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in a salary-shedding move.
Suns will send the No. 32 pick to Pacers too, source tells ESPN. Pacers are taking Warren into salary cap space. https://t.co/NN0gxs4e8L
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2019
