Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell headline the 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie Teams as unanimous selections.

Jayson Tatum nearly was a unanimous selection as well, earning 99 out of 100 First Team Votes.

Kyle Kuzma and Lauri Markkanen round out the First Team.

2017-18 NBA All-Rookie First Team
Donovan Mitchell
Ben Simmons
Jayson Tatum
Kyle Kuzma
Lauri Markkanen

2017-18 NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Dennis Smith Jr.
Lonzo Ball
John Collins
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Josh Jackson

There is a growing belief that both the Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks are prepared to pass on Luka Doncic if he is available to them at No. 2 and No. 3.

The Phoenix Suns are expected to take Deandre Ayton at No. 1. 

Another team could conceivably trade up with the Kings or Hawks to select Doncic, but he could also slide to the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 4 or even the Dallas Mavericks at No. 5.

Doncic struggled at times in the Euroleague Final Four, which was attended by a host of scouts and NBA decision-makers.

Luka Doncic had 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists in Real Madrid's 92-83 win in the semifinals of the Euroleague Final Four.

Amongst the NBA decision-makers in attendance to watch Doncic were Vlade Divac of the Kings, Robert Sarver and James Jones of the Kings, as well as Donnie Nelson and Tony Ronzone of the Mavericks.

More NBA executives are expected to arrive in Belgrade for the final on Sunday.

Executives said Doncic has a fairly wide potential draft range from No. 1 to as far as No. 5. The Suns will draft first, followed by the Kings at No. 2 and Hawks at No. 3. The Grizzlies will select No. 4 while the Mavericks own the fifth pick.

Because Doncic could remain with Real Madrid, he has an unique amount of leverage to potentially influence which team drafts him.

The Sacramento Kings moved up to No. 2 in the lottery and are believed to be considering their options beyond Luka Doncic if the Phoenix Suns select Deandre Ayton at No. 1 as expected.

"I think when they were at seven, they were really looking hard at Michael Porter," said Jonathan Givony on The Woj Pod. "But now that they moved up to two, I think they have to look at the big guys. They have a real hole there in the frontcourt. I don't think that they're in love with Willie Cauley-Stein by any means. They started Zach Randolph at the four all year long.

"What do they do there? Do they go with Marvin Bagley who is going to be a compelling prospect for them? Or do they go with Luka Doncic? His father is of Serbian descent. Their GM is Serbian. Their assistant GM is Serbian. Their international scout is Serbian. Luka Doncic is Slovenian, he would tell you that obviously, but it used to be the same country not too long ago. You would think if anybody would be comfortable drafting a European player so high, it would be that front office, but I don't think it is a home run by any means.

"I'm heading to Belgrade tonight for the Euroleague Final Four to watch Luka Doncic, among others. It will be interesting for me to see who is there. I know Vlade (Divac) is going to be there. Is Vivek Ranadive going to be there? Is Brandon Williams going to be there? What is that process going to look like in terms of who is going to be making that pick."

The Phoenix Suns have won the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery while the Sacramento Kings moved up to No. 2 and the Atlanta Hawks will select at No. 3.

1. Phoenix Suns
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Memphis Grizzlies
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Orlando Magic
7. Chicago Bulls
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Nets)
9. New York Knicks
10. Philadelphia 76ers (from Lakers)
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. Los Angeles Clippers (from Pistons)
13. Los Angeles Clippers
14. Denver Nuggets

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Kosta Koufos will exercise his $8.7 million player option with the Sacramento Kings for the 18-19 season.

Koufos signed a four-year, $33 million deal with the Kings in 2015.

Koufos averaged 6.7 points and pulled down a career-high 6.6 rebounds in 71 games this past season.

The Sacramento Kings have named Peja Stojakovic assistant general manager.

In his role, Stojakovic will support Vlade Divac in front office responsibilities, including management of player development, talent evaluation and oversight of the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings.

“I am thrilled to announce that Peja will serve in this expanded role,” said Divac. “His experience as a player and basketball executive combined with his ability to develop players and assess talent is a valuable asset to the Kings.”

Stojakovic assumes his role after spending the previous three seasons as an executive with the team, most recently serving as Vice President of Basketball and Team Development.