NBA Mock Draft

Posted by HoopsAvenue on June 24, 2008 under NBA Draft | 2 Comments to Read

Here’s the obligatory 2008 NBA Mock Draft (the lottery picks, at least):

  1. Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose. All indications are that the Bulls favor Rose over Michael Beasley.
  2. Miami Heat – Michael Beasley. There are rumors abound that the Heat may trade down to #3 and draft OJ Mayo, but that all depends on whether or not Wolves GM Kevin McHale is in as generous of a mood as he was last summer when he traded KG.
  3. Minnesota Timberwolves – OJ Mayo. We expect Mayo to be selected, but keep an eye on the Wolves to make a trade or perhaps draft Italy’s Danilo Gallinari here.
  4. Seattle Supersonics – Jerryd Bayless. It looks very likely Seattle will add another scorer to their roster.
  5. Memphis Grizzlies – Brook Lopez. The Grizzlies have a number of options here, but look for them to add the 7-footer, then try to address some of their other positions later in the offseason.
  6. New York Knicks – Eric Gordon. Expect a pleasantly surprised crowd at MSG if the Knicks announce this one.
  7. LA Clippers – Russell Westbrook. The Clippers would prefer Gordon fall to them, but look for them to take a guard regardless.
  8. Milwaukee Bucks -Anthony Randolph. The Bucks will pounce on Randolph if he’s available.
  9. Charlotte Bobcats – Joe Alexander. His size and shooting touch make Alexander a great pickup for Charlotte at #9.
  10. New Jersey Nets – Danilo Gallinari. Gallinari could easily be off the board by the time the Nets pick, but if he isn’t, they’ll grab him.
  11. Indiana Pacers – DJ Augustin. The Pacers are hoping a solid PG will be on the board when they’re up and we expect that guy to be Augustin.
  12. Sacramento Kings – Darrell Arthur. The Kings would like to address the PG spot, but would take the PF Arthur as the best player available if neither Augustin or Westbrook fall to them.
  13. Portland Trailblazers – DeAndre Jordan. Jordan would be the best player available at this spot, but the Trailblazers already have so many young pieces they very well could trade this pick.
  14. Golden State Warriors – Kevin Love. Love’s stock has dropped a bit, but don’t expect him to fall past #14.

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