Updated: 3/21/2008
MIAMI HEAT - Michael Beasley, F, Kansas StateThe Miami Heat are doing a not-so-subtle job of tanking, so I'm not sure they deserve this pick if the lottery Gods have anything to say about it.
SEATTLE SONICS - Derrick Rose, PG, MemphisWhat a great young core the Sonics would have at the 1-2-3, with Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant and Jeff Green.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES - Brook Lopez, C, Stanford The Grizzlies are a mess, especially after dealing Pau Gasol away for nothing. They are loaded at guard, so they add what appears to be the consensus best center in the draft into the mix.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES - Jerryd Bayless, G, Arizona The Wolves appear set on Randy Foye as a shooting guard, and certainly Sebastian Telfair isn't the answer in terms of a long term solution. Bayless is a combo guard with a ton of potential who could possibly make the permanent switch to the 1.
NEW YORK KNICKS - O.J. Mayo, G, USCThe Knicks roster is very confusing, but one thing they certainly don't have is a dynamic franchise shooting guard. Mayo reportedly went to USC because of his marketing potential, so I'm sure he'd be happy landing in the Big Apple.
L.A. CLIPPERS - Eric Gordon, G, Indiana Another one of the freshman phenoms off the draft board. The Clippers could have a nice starting lineup of Shaun Livingston, Eric Gordon, Corey Maggette, Elton Brand, and Chris Kaman... if they could just catch a break and get healthy.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS - Danilo Gallinari, SF, Italy The Bucks add some more cultural diversity to their roster with this dynamic Italian prospect. They could have a pretty exciting frontcout of international players with Gallinari, Yi Jianlin and Andrew Bogut.
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS - Russell Westbrook The Bobcats have a nice staple of small forwards, now they add a dynamic shooting guard to the mix. Nevermind that Jason Richardson is on the roster... they still have to be kicking themselves for passing on Brandon Roy, so expect them to take who they deem the best guy available.
CHICAGO BULLS - Kevin Love, PF/C, UCLA The Bulls desperately need a scoring big. Kevin Love would be a great start, and they could form a nice young rotation in the frontcourt with Love, Joakim Noah and Tyrus Thomas.
INDIANA PACERS - Nicolas Batum, G/F, France Batum is an interesting prospect, the size of a bigger 3, but the game and athleticism of a 2. He and Danny Granger at the 2 and 3 could give teams fits.
NEW JERSEY NETS - Darrell Arthur, PF, Kansas Arthur would fill a slot nicely in the New Jersey Nets lineup... assuming everything stays as is.
PHOENIX SUNS (from Atlanta) - DJ White, F, Kansas White is athletic and could run with the Suns, while giving their frontcourt some much needed depth.
SACRAMENTO KINGS - Darren Collison, PG, UCLA Beno Udrih has played well, but he is not a franchise guy and can be upgraded. Udrih and Darren Collison would be a very formidable duo at the point for this surprisingly solid team.
PHILADELPHIA 76ers - JaVale McGee, C, Nevada The 76ers have some good pieces, but one thing they could definitely use is a franchise mainstay in the frontcourt.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS - Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina Hansbrough isn't flashy but he would be a very solid addition to any team. He'd be a great fit and would provide immediate impact for the Wizards.
TORONTO RAPTORS - Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut Thabeet would provide a great defensive presence alongside Chris Bosh.
PORTLAND BLAZERS - DJ Augustin, PG, Texas The Blazers have a ton of young guys at all positions with a lot of potential, but they are still missing a dynamic franchise point guard. Augustin has a savvy that could be a great fit in Portlant.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS - Roy Hibbert, C, Georgetown Hibbert could be a solid backup to Big Z immedietely, and eventually replace him if he proves himself worthy.
DENVER NUGGETS - Anthony Randolph, F, LSU Randolph would provide frontcourt depth to a talented Denver roster.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS - Brandon Rush, F, Kansas An athletic guy who could fill a position in Don Nelson's small ball system.
NEW JERSEY NETS (from Dallas) - Tyler Smith, SF, Tennessee Solid player who could develop behind Richard Jefferson.
ORLANDO MAGIC - Mario Chalmers, PG, Kansas An possible option at point guard for an underrated up-and-coming team.
UTAH JAZZ - Mareese Speights, F, Florida A solid player who could fill in behind Boozer or Okur.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS - Serge Ibaka, F, Congo The superior San Antonio international scouting department adds some excitement to their roster with this Congo product who is drawing comparisons to Shawn Kemp.
HOUSTON ROCKETS - Kyle Weaver, PG, Washington State The Rockets amazing win streak occured even with instability at the point guard position.
SEATTLE SONICS (from Phoenix) - Richard Roby, SG, Colorado The Sonics add a shooter off the bench with their second 1st rounder of the draft.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - Ryan Anderson, F, Cal A solid shooter for Chris Paul to find who'll also help on the boards.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES - Taj Gibson, F, USC A scoring big to pair with Brook Lopez, who I have going to the Grizzlies at pick #3.
DETROIT PISTONS - JJ Hickson, F, NC State A powerful athlete to continue to build the frontcourt since Big Ben's departure.
BOSTON CELTICS - Chris Douglas-Roberts, F, Memphis A solid young talent added to an underrated bench.
