The Southeast division had an off year for the standards that it had set over the last few seasons. Only two teams made the playoffs, and while the Atlanta Hawks had the best record in the east, they were swept in the conference finals. Every team in this division looked to regroup for next season through the draft, and some fared better than others. Let's see how each Southeast team did, and where it puts them for next season.

Orlando Magic

The Magic went into this draft knowing they had a very clear need that they had not addressed. Last season, Orlando seriously lacked guards who could stretch the floor, and they went heavy on shooters in the draft. Despite having only two picks, they snagged two of the top three-point shooters available. The fifth pick went to Mario Hezonja, a versatile guard who played for Barcelona and is known for his shooting prowess. He should step right in and provide much needed floor spacing and balance. The Magic also spent a late-second round pick on Tyler Harvey, who led the NCAA in scoring and three-pointers made. It’s clear to see where Orlando concentrated, and it could pay huge dividends.

Grade: A

Charlotte Hornets

Boy, did the Hornets really want Frank Kaminsky. The sweet-shooting big man fell to Charlotte at 9, and the Hornets were dead set on taking him. Kaminsky is an interesting prospect who fills a few needs along the frontline and from beyond the arc, but the decision making process here has to be questioned. After the draft, it was revealed that Boston offered Charlotte an offer including six draft picks (several first rounders) to move up into their slot and presumably take Justise Winslow. Instead, Charlotte balked at it and selected a player who fits a similar role that they just traded for in Spencer Hawes. We’ll see how Kaminsky pans out, but all signs point towards him having a solid, steady career as a ceiling. For what they could have had, however, the decision to stick with him is a head-scratcher.

Grade: D

Miami Heat

The Heat had to be jumping for joy at the thought of getting Justise Winslow at 10, and that’s exactly what ended up happening. Winslow is already an NBA level defender, and is versatile on the wing. He can shoot from range and attack the basket, and has drawn (unreasonable) comparisons to James Harden. In reality, he has a lot of work to do to improve his game, but he can be a key piece in a revamped Miami Heat squad that barely missed the playoffs last season. In the second round, Miami picked Josh Richardson, a project from Tennessee that could develop into a great shooting guard. For now, they have to be satisfied with their draft, as Winslow can step right in and contribute.

Grade: A

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks went into this draft with one clear goal: cut salary. They accomplished this by trading out of the first round for Tim Hardaway Jr., but may have lost an opportunity in the process. Atlanta could have ended up with Jerian Grant or Kelly Oubre, both interesting prospects that could blossom in the NBA. Instead, the Hawks drafted two stash players in Marcus Erikkson and Dimitrios Agravanis, who many people don’t see coming to the NBA any time soon. The Hawks did what they needed to do, but Hardaway hasn’t shown much promise so far, and the Hawks basically punted on this year’s draft to save some $$, always a risky proposal.

Grade: C

Washington Wizards

Washington had the 19th pick but traded up to take Kelly Oubre with the 15th pick in the draft. Oubre is definitely a project, but showed his raw potential in his only season at Kansas. He is long and athletic, and has a freakish wingspan as well. He definitely needs to improve on his scoring and playmaking abilities, but in Washington that might not be as much of an issue with John Wall and Bradley Beal handling the ball for the most part anyway. The pick is questionable mostly because of Otto Porter, who emerged late last year and seemed to be coming on strong. Perhaps the Wizards don’t have him in their long-term plans and are filling out the small forward spot with him, Alan Anderson, and Jared Dudley until Oubre is ready. Washington also snagged Aaron White in the second round, who could provide offense at the four if he can make the team. Overall, the decision to stack a filled-out position is questionable at best, given Oubre’s lack of polish, and that Bobby Portis was still available to cement the power forward spot, the pick might turn out to be a poor one.

Grade: C+