Mancano soli 5 Giorni all'attesissimo draft.
Orlando sembra intenzionata a scegliere Ofakor, ma aspetta fino all'ultimo che le offerte diventi sempre piu' interessanti per poter fare un trade all'ultimo minuto.
i Clipper dovrebbero prendere la stella della SAC high school: dwight howard/
Chicago dovrebbe portare a casa la superstar di Duke Luol Deng. La scelta di Charlotte dipende molto da chi "ruberanno" dalle altre squadre ma per ora l'high schooler Shaun Livingston sembra il favorito
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First Round
1. Orlando Magic—Emeka Okafor
The obvious number one pick. If they really don't want Okafor, the Magic will trade out but even that is unlikely.
2. Los Angeles Clippers—Dwight Howard
It seems that there will be a trade with Atlanta for their two first round picks. Again easy pick.
3. Chicago Bulls—Luol Deng
Has great talent already. An all-around player but doesn't do any one thing great like Carmelo.
4. Charlotte Bobcats—Shaun Livingston
The Bobcats really don't want Livingston. Very good chance they make a trade.
5. Washington Wizards—Andre Iguodala
Going with the best player available here. Could help them out right away.
6. Atlanta Hawks—Ben Gordon
Point guards will be taken early in this draft.
7. Phoenix Suns—Devin Harris
Harris is not going to fall to eight. This could be a really interesting pick.
8. Toronto Raptors—Andris Biedrins
The Raptors address their need for a big man with this pick. He won't contribute right away, but he could end up as a solid investment.
9. Philadelphia 76ers—Josh Childress
Would be a complementary player to Allen Iverson. Good player on offense but doesn't take over a game.
10. Cleveland Cavaliers—Pavel Podkolzine
They big man once again causes his stock to skyrocket thanks to a great performance at the Treviso camp.
11. Golden St. Warriors—Josh Smith
The Warriors have shown a lot of interest in Smith. If he's not drafted at 6, he will fall to the Warriors.
12. Seattle Sonics—Kirk Snyder
His stock has been much higher as of late. Would be a great addition to their team.
13. Portland Trailblazers—Luke Jackson
Has played very well in workouts and has impressed several teams in the lottery and mid-first round. The Blazers really like him and for now, this is the lowest he would go.
14. Utah Jazz—Sergei Monya
They go with the guy they really liked in this draft. The Jazz probably wish they could get Pavel, but this will have to work.
15. Boston Celtics—Robert Swift
16. Utah Jazz (from New York)— Rafael Araujo
17. Atlanta Hawks (from Milwaukee)—Peter Ramos
18. New Orleans Hornets—JR Smith
19. Miami Heat—Kevin Martin
20. Denver Nuggets— Sasha Vujacic
21. Utah Jazz (from Houston)—Rafael Araujo
22. New Jersey Nets—Jameer Nelson
23. Portland Trailblazers (from Memphis)— Sebastian Telfair
24. Boston Celtics (from Dallas)—Dorell Wright
25. Boston Celtics (from Detroit)—Anderson Varejao
26. Sacramento Kings—Donta Smith
27. Los Angeles Lakers— David Harrison
28. San Antonio Spurs—Viktor Khryapa
29. Indiana Pacers— Al Jefferson
Second Round
30. Orlando Magic—Beno Udrih
31. Chicago Bulls—Tony Allen
32. Washington Wizards—Romain Sato
33. Charlotte Bobcats— Delonte West
34. Atlanta Hawks— Jackson Vroman
35. Seattle Supersonics (from L.A .Clippers)— Tim Pickett
36. Orlando Magic (from Phoenix)— Jamie Lloreda
37. Atlanta Hawks (from Philadelphia)—Trevor Ariza
38. Chicago Bulls (from Toronto)—Ha Seung-jin
39. Toronto Raptors (from Cleveland)—Chris Duhon
40. Boston Celtics— Jackie Butler
41. Seattle Supersonics— Andre Emmett
42. Orlando Magic (from Golden State via Philadelphia)— Matt Freije
43. New York Knicks— Damien Wilkins
44. New Orleans Hornets— Desmon Farmer
45. Milwaukee Bucks— Chris Garnett
46. Portland Trailblazers— Ricky Paulding
47. Miami Heat—Lionel Chalmers
48. Sacramento (from Utah)—Arthur Johnson
49. Memphis (from Denver via Orlando)—Antonio Burks
50. Dallas Mavericks (from Houston via Denver)—Herve Lamizana
51. New Jersey Nets—Ales Chan
52. San Antonio Spurs (from Memphis)—Nigel Dixon
53. Miami Heat (from Dallas)—Ricky Minard
54. Detroit Pistons—Blake Stepp
55. Houston Rockets (from Sacramento via Utah)—Darius Rice
56. Los Angeles Lakers—Rich Melzer
57. San Antonio Spurs— Brandon Bender
58. Minnesota Timberwolves— Bryant Matthews
59. Indiana Pacers— Mo Ke