This article is part of our NBA Mock Draft series.

With the 2016 NBA Draft mere hours away, below is my final mock, reflecting stock adjustments over the last two weeks, as well as a handful of recent trades, in which a few picks have changed hands.

Let's get right to it:

1. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

The Sixers have reportedly informed Simmons that he'll be the selection at No. 1, putting a premature end to any speculation that Brandon Ingram was still in consideration. And Simmons has already informed the Sixers that he's ready to trust the process.

2. LOS ANGELES LAKERS

The Lakers have had their eye on Ingram from the start, and with Simmons all but locked into the No. 1 spot, the decision should be a no-brainer at No. 2. Ingram may not be ready to star right away, but he'll step in as the crown jewel of LA's rebuild from Day 1.

3. BOSTON CELTICS (via Brooklyn)

The Celtics continue to not-so-quietly shop this pick, and at this point it would almost be more surprising if they're still holding it come about 8:30pm on Thursday night. The 76ers are reportedly in hot pursuit of the pick and may be willing to part with Nerlens Noel to get it, per ESPN's Marc Stein. Should that deal ultimately materialize, Philly is believed to have its eye on Dunn. Even if Boston keeps the pick, Dunn makes sense as arguably the best player available in a deep tier that also includes Marquese Chriss, Buddy Hield, Jaylen Brown, Dragan Bender, and Jamal Murray.

4. PHOENIX SUNS

I'm sticking with Chriss here, though he remains one of the most difficult prospects to project. Chriss is a big-time athlete with an equally big-time ceiling, but he struggled in a few basic areas of the game as a freshman last season and is likely a few years away from being a productive starter at the NBA level.

5. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

With Ricky Rubio's future apparently somewhat in the balance, the Timberwolves' may be in need of a guard by the time they're on the clock Thursday night. While they could go in a number of directions without much criticism, Murray seems like the best fit for a team that ranked 29th in made three-pointers last season and needs another ball-handler.

6. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS

Bender remains a consensus top-eight prospect, but he hasn't seemed to gain much steam in recent weeks. The Pelicans are in a position to take the best player available, and Bender would fill a need as the potential long-term replacement for Ryan Anderson.

7. DENVER NUGGETS

It's difficult to pinpoint an area of dire need for the Nuggets, but they were a bottom-10 three-point shooting team last season, and you might have heard that Hield can fill it up from outside. He might not be a perfect fit -- especially with Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler set to return from injury, not to mention the presence of Gary Harris -- but Hield should be ready to contribute right away, even if that means coming off the bench.

8. SACRAMENTO KINGS

The Kings have had difficulty bringing in lottery prospects for private workouts, but that won't stop them from pouncing on one of the most versatile and athletic players in the draft. Brown may never be a superstar, but he has all of the tools to be an excellent two-way player at the NBA level.

9. TORONTO RAPTORS (via New York)

Sabonis has made a steady ascent up draft boards over the last few weeks. While Deyonta Davis, Skal Labissiere and Henry Ellenson may have more long-term potential, Sabonis is the most NBA-ready and would provide a major upgrade over Luis Scola and Patrick Patterson. Sabonis also has the size to slide up to center in certain lineups, helping to compensate for the expected loss of Bismack Biyombo in free agency.

10. MILWAUKEE BUCKS

The Bucks recently hosted Davis for an extended workout/meet-and-greet in Milwaukee. Of course, that's far from an indication that they've made up their mind, but Davis would be a nice fit as a backup to Jabari Parker, while also seeing spot minutes at center. The Bucks already have a bit of a logjam in the frontcourt, though, so adding Davis could spur Milwaukee even further in the direction of dealing Greg Monroe.

11. ORLANDO MAGIC

The Magic have some intriguing pieces but, barring a splashy signing or two, are still a few years away from playoff contention. Labissiere won't be ready right away, but he could be the steal of the draft if his development ultimately matches his massive upside as an inside-outside threat.

12. ATLANTA HAWKS (via Utah)

The Derrick Rose trade Wednesday overshadowed what was the most impactful deal of the offseason thus far. The Hawks sent Jeff Teague home to Indiana, while Utah received George Hill and sent the No. 12 pick to Atlanta. It's tough to imagine the Hawks are in love with anyone at this spot, and it's possible they'll look to trade the pick Thursday night. Should they keep it, Poeltl would make sense as a frontcourt addition with Al Horford testing the free agency waters this summer.

13. PHOENIX SUNS (via Washington)

Baldwin could very well be off the board before Phoenix is on the clock, and it's possible the Suns could trade this pick, perhaps as part of an Eric Bledsoe or Brandon Knight deal. Should the Suns deal one of those two, Baldwin would be a major upgrade over Ronnie Price as the backup point guard.

14. CHICAGO BULLS

15. DENVER NUGGETS (via Houston)

With Buddy Hield already in tow, Denver grabs another prospect with a silky long-range jumper. The Nuggets may look to move this pick or make a move or two this summer to ease the logjam on a roster stocked with "good-not-great" talent.

16. BOSTON CELTICS (via Dallas)

Ellenson remains in the conversation for the Raptors, Bucks, Magic and Hawks at picks 9-12, but his stock has taken a minor hit since the beginning of the draft process. The Celtics would be thrilled if the versatile big man falls to them at 16.

17. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

The aging Grizzlies need help all over the roster, and Richardson provides them with a big, long guard who can play both backcourt spots. Demetrius Jackson and Denzel Valentine are much more polished players, but Richardson's upside has pushed him up from fringe-first-rounder toward the end of the lottery.

18. DETROIT PISTONS

Generally, it's a bad idea to draft for need, but this seems like a perfect fit for both sides. The Pistons are desperate for an upgrade over Steve Blake as a backup to Reggie Jackson, and Jackson is tailor-made for Stan Van Gundy's style of play.

19. DENVER NUGGETS (via Portland)

With its third selection in the top-20, Denver goes with a high-upside wing player who would likely spend most of 2016-17 in a deep reserve role. Still, Luwawu possesses an intriguing combination of length, athleticism and shooting ability that should make him a coveted long-term asset.

20. Brooklyn Nets (via Indiana)

When this pick belonged to the Pacers, I wrote that Valentine is, in some ways, a much-less-erratic version of what Lance Stephenson brought to Indiana -- a strong, physical guard who can put the ball on the floor, make plays, and defend. The First-Team All-American is among the most NBA-ready players in the draft, though his age and perceived lack of upside will keep him out of the lottery.

21. ATLANTA HAWKS

Having already grabbed Poeltl in the lottery, Atlanta goes with Zizic, a player who is expected to remain stashed overseas for at least another year.

22. CHARLOTTE HORNETS

I've projected Malcolm Brogdon here in each of my previous mocks, but it's seeming increasingly likely that Charlotte may be able to get its hands on the Virginia product in Round 2. As such, they go with Beasley here, a highly productive, all-around guard at Florida State who could join the rotation off the bench right away.

23. BOSTON CELTICS

Will the Celtics own this pick by the time they're on the clock? Who knows. If they do, Hernangomez would be a nice long-term developmental project.

24. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (via Miami)

Bembry does almost everything well but his jumpshot remains an area of concern. Still, he's excellent off the dribble and projects as a productive scorer in just about any offense.

25. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

Prince has forged his reputation as a physical, lockdown wing defender, and that could help him force his way into the rotation as a rookie. He's a better shooter than he's given credit for, too.

26. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (via Oklahoma City)

Johnson's offensive game may never develop beyond 15 feet, but his athleticism and rebounding ability should help him carve out a niche as an energy big man.

27. TORONTO RAPTORS

While concerns regarding Maker's age -- on the morning of Draft day, no less -- have reportedly scratched him from some team's boards, it's still rare to find this kind of upside at the end of the first round.

28. PHOENIX SUNS (via Cleveland)

An excellent athlete with an NBA body, Bentil projects to slide between both forward spots in the NBA, while defending up to three positions. Bentil's playmaking ability is questionable, but he was one of the most explosive pure scorers in the nation as Kris Dunn's sidekick last season.

29. SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Ulis could ultimately fall out of the first round when all is said and done, but his playmaking ability -- even at 5-9, 149 -- is tough to ignore.

30. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

The Warriors could lose Festus Ezeli this offseason, and Andrew Bogut's deal is up next summer, so Jones makes sense as a developmental piece as Golden State begins to re-tool its roster for the long-term.