2 NBA Mock Drafts

[Agent Kev]

NBADraft.net

1. Toronto - LaMarcus Aldridge PF Texas
2. Chicago - Andrea Bargnani PF Italy
3. Charlotte - Adam Morrison SF Gonzaga
4. Portland - Tyrus Thomas PF LSU
5. Atlanta - Randy Foye PG Villanova
6. Minnesota - Rudy Gay SF UConn
7. Boston - Brandon Roy SG Washington
8. Houston - Marcus Williams PG UConn
9. Golden State - Rodney Carney SF Memphis
10. Seattle - Cedric Simmons PF/C No. Carolina State
11. Orlando - Ronnie Brewer SG Arkansas
12. New Orleans - Patrick O'Bryant C Bradley
13. Philadelphia - Mardy Collins PG/SG Temple
14. Utah - Shelden Williams PF/C Duke
15. New Orleans - Hilton Armstrong C UConn
16. Chicago - JJ Redick SG Duke
17. Indiana - Maurice Ager SG Michigan State
18. Washington - Oleksiy Pecherov PF Ukraine
19. Sacramento - Jordan Farmar PG UCLA
20. New York - Rudy Fernandez SG Spain
21. Phoenix - Shawne Williams SF Memphis
22. New Jersey - Aaron Gray C Pittsburgh
23. New Jersey - Saer Sene C Senegal
24. Memphis - Richard Roby SG Colorado
25. Cleveland - Quincy Douby PG Rutgers
26. LA Lakers - Rajon Rondo PG Kentucky
27. Phoenix - Marcus Vinicius SF Brazil
28. Dallas - Kyle Lowry PG Villanova
29. New York - Josh Boone PF UConn
30. Portland - Paul Millsap PF Louisiana Tech

Second Round

31. Portland - Mike Gansey SG West Virginia
32. Houston - PJ Tucker SG/SF Texas
33. Atlanta - Kevin Pittsnogle PF West Virginia
34. LA Clippers - Leon Powe PF California
35. Toronto - Denham Brown SG UConn
36. Minnesota - Hassan Adams SF Arizona
37. Minnesota - Steve Novak SF Marquette
38. Golden State - Craig Smith PF Boston College
39. Milwaukee - Marco Killingsworth PF Indiana
40. Seattle - Brandon Bowman SF Georgetown
41. Orlando - Ryan Hollins PF UCLA
42. Cleveland - Paul Davis PF/C Michigan State
43. New Orleans - Daniel Gibson PG Texas
44. Orlando - Allan Ray SG Villanova
45. Indiana - Guillermo Diaz PG/SG Miami
46. Utah - Thabo Sefolosha SG Switzerland
47. Utah - Will Blalock PG Iowa State
48. Washington - Dee Brown PG Illinois
49. Denver - Taj Gray PF Oklahoma
50. Orlando - Eric Hicks PF Cincinnati
51. LA Lakers - Sun Yue SG China
52. LA Clippers - Nick Fazekas PF Nevada
53. Seattle - Louis Amundson SF UNLV
54. New Jersey - Damir Markota SF Croatia
55. Cleveland - Justin Williams PF Wyoming
56. Toronto - Darius Washington PG Memphis
57. Minnesota - Lior Eliahu PF/SF Israel
58. Dallas - James White SG Cincinnati
59. San Antonio - Dwanye Mitchell SG Louisiana Lafayette
60. Detroit - Gerry McNamara PG Syracuse

I really don't see the Hawks taking Foye in the first round as he is a shooting guard and they already have Joe Johnson, Josh Childress, and about 6 other guys who can play that position.

Chad Ford:

1. TOR - Andrea Bargnani - PF - Italy
2. CHI - Tyrus Thomas - PF - LSU
3. CHA - Adam Morrison - SF - Gonzaga
4. POR - LaMarcus Aldridge - PF - Texas
5. ATL - Brandon Roy - SG - Washington
6. MIN - Rudy Gay - SF - UConn
7. BOS - Rajon Rondo - PG - Kentucky
8. HOU - J.J. Redick - SG - Duke
9. GS - Randy Foye - SG - Villanova
10. SEA - Shelden Williams - PF - Duke
11. ORL - Ronnie Brewer - SG - Arkansas
12. NO/OKC - Patrick O'Bryant - C - Bradley
13. PHI - Marcus Williams - PG - UConn
14. UTA - Hilton Armstrong - C - UConn
15. NO/OKC - Rodney Carney - SF - Memphis
16. CHI - Mardy Collins - PG - Temple
17. IND - Cedric Simmons - PF - NC State
18. WAS - Tiago Splitter - PF - Brazil
19. SAC - Guillermo Diaz - SG - Miami
20. NYK - Shawne Williams - SF - Memphis
21. PHO - Mouhamed Saer Sene - C - Senegal
22. NJ - Kyle Lowry - PG - Villanova
23. NJ - Alexander Johnson - PF - Florida State
24. MEM - Aaron Gray - C - Pittsburgh
25. CLE - Jordan Farmar - PG - UCLA
26. LAL - Shannon Brown - SG - Michigan State
27. PHO - Quincy Douby - SG - Rutgers
28. DAL - Marcus Vinicius - SF - Brazil
29. NYK - Maurice Ager - SG - Michigan State
30. POR - Olexsiy Pecherov - PF - Ukraine

Other Possible First Rounders:

Leon Powe, Josh Boone, Paul Davis, Richard Roby, Daniel Gibson, Nick Fazekas, Sergio Rodriguez, Rudy Fernandez, James Augustine, Vladimir Veremeenko, Damir Markota, Thabo Sefolosha, James White, Darius Washington, Curtis Stinson, Paul Millsap, Yotam Halperin

The Hawks aren't taking Brandon Roy either. They already have JJ, Childress, Josh Smith and Marvin Williams who play his position.

I'm definitely bummed that the Hawks got screwed in the NBA lottery. I would have liked to have seen us get in the Top 3 and get Thomas or Aldridge.

At 5 I think their best choice is to trade down (if anyone wants to trade up) or reach for a guy like Marcus Williams (best PG in the draft) or Sheldon Williams (a guy who is a big man and will be a solid contributer immediately at the next level). We either need a PG of a PF/C and neither Foye or Roy (both really good players) fit that need. We drafted Marvin last year instead of Chris Paul and Derron Williams and it was a not a draft pick of need. This draft pick must be a need pick.

[brad512]

Dude, I didn't know most of these guys had already declared early for the draft. Some of these picks have to be assumptions of guys leaving school that haven't decided yet, right?

[Agent Kev]

brad512 said:

Dude, I didn't know most of these guys had already declared early for the draft. Some of these picks have to be assumptions of guys leaving school that haven't decided yet, right?

Nope. I think they've all declared. Which ones didn't you know about?

Plus, if it was for guys who haven't left then Noah from Florida would be a Top 5 guy.

[brad512]

Man, well I'm lost in all the guys declaring. Usually I'm pretty up-to-date. A couple of the sites I go to that usually has this info hasn't been keeping up with the underclassmen declaring. I didn't know about Aldridge (Texas), Thomas (LSU), Brewer (Arkansas), Williams (Memphis), Lowry (Villanova), and Brown (Michigan State) plus a few more.

[Agent Kev]

brad512 said:

Man, well I'm lost in all the guys declaring. Usually I'm pretty up-to-date. A couple of the sites I go to that usually has this info hasn't been keeping up with the underclassmen declaring. I didn't know about Aldridge (Texas), Thomas (LSU), Brewer (Arkansas), Williams (Memphis), Lowry (Villanova), and Brown (Michigan State) plus a few more.

Here ya go

www.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/9415460

[brad512]

Geesh.... a LOT of ppl are leaving. Hopefully some of them will come back. Texas is probably pissed since they'd probably been one of the favorites ( if not the favorite) for the title if their guys stayed in school along with the freshmen class coming in. Memphis looks to be out of the title picture as well with Washington and Williams leaving (along with the senior Carney).

[Agent Kev]

Here's another list. And these are guys who have signed with agents:

xhttp://hoopshype.com/draft_agent.htm

[Agent Kev]

Dime NBA Mock Draft, 5.30


The NBA Draft is a little less than a month away, and as always, the Dime Crew will be all over the festivities. Until then, here’s our mock draft for the entire first round. Check back often, as we’ll be updating it on a regular basis.


1. Toronto Raptors - Andrea Bargnani, SF/PF, Italy. The Raptors have an obvious need at center, and despite his 6-11 frame, Bargnani is projected as a small forward. Chris Bosh has come out and said he thinks the team needs "more of a banger," all while hyping his man LaMarcus Aldridge for years now. Yet in spite of these facts, everything we’ve been hearing - from the Toronto newspapers to one of our guys who is deep into the international scene - says the Raps have already decided Bargnani is their guy. With his outside shooting and one-on-one skills, the 20-year-old is the latest European prospect to draw comparisons to Dirk Nowitzki. Taking Bargnani this high is a huge gamble and a possible PR disaster, so Toronto might in fact trade down if they think they can grab their man with a lower and safer pick. Because if Andrea turns out to be more like the next Vladimir Radmanovic instead of the next Dirk, being a No. 1 overall pick would make Toronto look even worse. We could also see the Raps trading down to get a point guard - most likely UConn’s Marcus Williams.

2. Chicago Bulls - LaMarcus Aldridge, C/PF, Texas. With his ability to score in the paint, Aldridge fills Chicago’s biggest need. He would have been a huge help if they had him this year against the Heat. With a front line of Aldridge, Tyson Chandler and Andres Nocioni/Luol Deng, the Bulls are looking good for another playoff run next year.

3. Charlotte Bobcats - Adam Morrison, SF, Gonzaga. The ’Cats have a solid young core with Emeka Okafor, Ray Felton, Gerald Wallace, Primoz Brezec and Sean May. What they’re lacking is someone who can get buckets. Wallace led the team last year with 15 points a game, a number Morrison can easily top as a rookie.

4. Portland Trail Blazers - Brandon Roy, SG, Washington. Portland doesn’t necessarily need Roy, having already pegged Martell Webster as their two-guard of the future, but will still take the best player available. We’ve heard rumors that the Lakers love Roy, so don’t be surprised if an L.A./Portland trade goes down sometime in the near future.

5. Atlanta Hawks - Randy Foye, PG/SG, Villanova. After they passed on Chris Paul last year, we’d like to think the Hawks won’t make the same mistake twice when they’re still in need of a point guard. Marcus Williams is the best pure point guard in the draft, but reports we’ve read say GM Billy Knight isn’t feeling Williams. Foye is more of a Ben Gordon-esque combo guard (who also has "fourth-quarter killer" written all over him) than a natural point, but is a probably a better all-around player than Williams.

6. Minnesota Timberwolves - Rudy Gay, SF, UConn. The Wolves have many needs, and in such cases it’s never a bad idea to just take the best player available. Gay would be the No. 1 overall pick if the draft were based solely on athletic ability and potential, but has to answer questions about his desire and killer instinct.

7. Boston Celtics - Marcus Williams, PG, UConn. Delonte West can definitely ball, but if the Celtics can pick up a true distributor like Williams, West could be better used as a sixth man combo guard. Boston might be tempted to pick a center at this spot, but will be better off taking their chances in next year’s draft, when guys like Greg Oden, Joakim Noah, Spencer Hawes and Roy Hibbert could become available.

8. Houston Rockets - Rodney Carney, SF, Memphis. Move Tracy McGrady back to the two and put Carney at the three and you have an explosive lineup. Carney has reportedly been working out at T-Mac’s home gym, so we’re assuming McGrady has taken a liking to the kid.

9. Golden State Warriors - Tyrus Thomas, PF, LSU. The Matt Leinart Award for "Inexplicable Drop that is Somewhat Explicable at the Time" goes to Tyrus, who just a few weeks ago was considered a safe bet to be the No. 1 overall pick. Jason Richardson has been quoted in Bay Area newspapers with his opinion that the Warriors need a shot blocker/tough guy in the paint, and one thing Thomas can do is send shots into the sixth row.

10. Seattle Supersonics - Shelden Williams, PF/C, Duke. The Sonics need to get tough, and Williams isn’t called "The Landlord" for nothing. Someone is going to have to patrol the paint while opposing point guards continually dart past Luke Ridnour.

11. Orlando Magic - Shawne Williams, SF, Memphis. Whether Grant Hill retires this summer or not, Orlando needs a small forward for the future. Williams and his Antoine Walker-style game make him a tantalizing prospect.

12. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets - Patrick O’Bryant, C, Bradley. The Hornets need to get big. O’Bryant is 7-2 and has skills. This is a no-brainer, really.

13. Philadelphia 76ers - Cedric Simmons, PF, NC State. Philly could use a real point guard, but it’s more important for them to get someone who can play defense and bring some toughness. Simmons is a 6-10 banger with an insanely long winspan who can block shots and rebound.

14. Utah Jazz - J.J. Redick, SG, Duke. Utah’s biggest need is at the two, meaning this pick probably comes down to Redick or Arkansas’ Ronnie Brewer. Redick wins in our opinion because he is, at worst, one of the five best shooters on the planet. Having J.J. roaming around the perimeter will open things up inside for Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko.

15. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets - Ronnie Brewer, SG/PG, Arkansas. After getting a big man with their Lottery pick, the Hornets need to address their two-guard situation. It’s no secret that Byron Scott and J.R. Smith don’t get along, and Arvydas Macijauskas actually said "mountains of gold" couldn’t bring him back to the Hornets. That leaves Kirk Snyder all alone at the two. Brewer can potentially play both backcourt positions, so if NOK loses Speedy Claxton to free agency, Brewer can spell Chris Paul at the point when necessary.

16. Chicago Bulls - Mardy Collins, PG/SG, Temple. Chicago’s backcourt is crowded, but also undersized. Collins is a 6-6 combo guard who can effectively defend big guards. Anyone who played for John Chaney should have no problems dealing with Scott Skiles’ aggressive coaching style.

17. Indiana Pacers - Jordan Farmar, PG, UCLA. Grabbing a point guard would benefit the Pacers for two reasons: First, we don’t know if Anthony Johnson’s breakout showing in the playoffs will hold up for 82 games. Second, Jamaal Tinsely can’t stay healthy for more than a week.

18. Washington Wizards - Hilton Armstrong, C, UConn. Just ask LeBron James: the Wizards are seriously lacking in the defense department, which happens to be Armstrong’s forte. Hilton can also grab some boards from the five spot, another area where Washington could use some help.

19. Sacramento Kings - Paul Davis, C/PF, Michigan State. Brad Miller was almost invisible in Sacramento’s first-round loss to San Antonio. We’ve read reports saying he could be traded, but even if that doesn’t happen, Miller at least needs a decent backup. The top candidates for that spot would appear to be Davis and Pittsburgh’s Aaron Gray. Davis is a little more versatile, which makes sense for now considering that we don’t know who Sacramento’s coach is yet and what system he’ll want to implement.

20. New York Knicks - Quincy Douby, SG/PG, Rutgers. The Knicks need so much, yet seemingly have talent at every position (on paper, at least). Just pick the local kid (sort of) and get the crowd on your side.

21. Phoenix Suns - Rajon Rondo, PG, Kentucky. We’ve seen it in this year’s playoffs: the run-and-gun style is starting to wear on the Suns, namely Steve Nash and Shawn Marion. Add Nash’s back condition to the equation, and it makes sense to acquire a young point guard who can give Nash more time off. Rondo has the speed, handles and passing ability to play in Mike D’Antoni’s system. If he could shoot, he would be a Lottery pick.

22. New Jersey Nets - Aaron Gray, C, Pittsburgh. Just like the Hornets, the Nets need to get big. Gray is 7-0 and 270 pounds. Do the math.

23. New Jersey Nets - Josh Boone, PF, UConn. Further bolstering the front line, the Nets can groom Boone to take over the four spot. He didn’t live up to the hype that followed his freshman season at UConn, but is at least solid in almost every area you want from a power forward.

24. Memphis Grizzlies - Saer Sene, C, Senegal. The Grizz are hurting for someone who can score, but would be best served addressing that need in free agency (Jason Terry will be available, for instance). Meanwhile, Jake Tsakalidis and Lorenzen Wright aren’t exactly Hakeem and Ralph Sampson in the middle. Sene is a project who literally started playing basketball a couple of years ago, but his size and potential will see him land in the first round.

25. Cleveland Cavaliers - Sergio Rodriguez, PG, Spain. Some scouts are saying Rodriguez has Lottery-level talent as a passer and ball handler, but his defense is lacking. With Eric Snow getting older and no real backup there is a need here.

26. Los Angeles Lakers - Richard Roby, SG, Colorado. Behind Redick, Roby was arguably the best shooter in college basketball last year, and the Lakers could definitely use someone who can knock down shots. Plus, at 6-6, Roby handles the ball and passes well enough to maybe even play the point in the triangle.

27. Phoenix Suns - Hassan Adams, SG, Arizona. In Phoenix’s small ball lineup, Adams can play the two or the three. One of our West Coast-based guys watched Adams’ high-flying act up close for four years, and swears Adams never gets tired. Sounds like the Suns kind of player, right?

28. Dallas Mavericks - Leon Powe, PF, California. The Mavs are kind of thin in the front court; Dirk’s backups at the four are Keith Van Horn and Josh Powell. Powe would be a higher pick if not for a history of knee injuries, but we can see him rounding into a late-model Antonio McDyess-type of player at the four.

29. New York Knicks - Rudy Fernandez, SG, Spain. The way international scouts describe Fernandez, it sounds like he has a lot of Manu Ginobili in his game. He’s young (21 years old), but still sees solid tick in the Euroleague and for the national team.

30. Portland Trail Blazers - Paul Millsap, PF, Louisiana Tech. Until they picked up Brian Skinner at the trade deadline, the Blazers had no backup for Zach Randolph. Millsap is a beast on the glass; he led the nation in rebounding for three straight years.

-dimemag.com

[Agent Kev]

CBS.sportsline.com:

Mejia's Mock Draft
1. Toronto Raptors

Adam Morrison, F, Gonzaga: Bryan Colangelo has already started tweaking, but this is his first critical personnel decision as the architect of Toronto's rebuilding process. The call here is that he parlays this top selection into a point guard, Brevin Knight, and the guy he really wants, Italian forward Andrea Bargnani. Morrison to Charlotte in the trade.

2. Chicago Bulls

LaMarcus Aldridge, F/C, Texas: The Bulls will jump at the chance to add an offensive-minded big man. Give him a couple of years and keep those shooters around him, and the Bulls should end up boasting one of the league's most explosive offenses.

3. Charlotte Bobcats

Andrea Bargnani, F, Benetton Treviso (Italy): Colangelo has been in love with his game for years, and scouts swear he's the real deal. Thriving in the Euroleague at 20 is a strong accomplishment. Colangelo wouldn't stake his rep on him unless he's special, so now it's up to get him, Chris Bosh and Charlie Villanueva to co-exist.

4. Portland Trail Blazers

Rudy Gay, F/G, Connecticut: He reportedly thrashed Adam Morrison in a Blazers workout and has one of the most impressive wingspans in the draft. Given Portland's uncertainty on the wing, Gay is a logical choice, getting the nod over Brandon Roy.

5. Atlanta Hawks

Shelden Williams, F, Duke: Word is the Hawks are in love with the former Duke big man, projecting him as the post who can work well with their large arsenal of athletes on the wing. In my opinion, this is a bit of a reach.

6. Minnesota Timberwolves

Brandon Roy, G, Washington: If the T-Wolves plan on keeping the Big Ticket, Roy is the way to go. He'd help upgrade the wing, a longtime problem made worse by the loss of Rashad McCants for an extended period. Going for a point guard is also an option.

7. Boston Celtics

Tyrus Thomas, F, LSU: An impressive athlete, he'd seem to fit right in with the collection of youngsters the Celtics have assembled over the years. He's still raw, but at this spot in the draft, his potential is too great to pass up.

8. Houston Rockets

Randy Foye, G, Villanova: The Rockets are looking for shooters and big bodies, so there are any number of ways they can go here. Foye's versatility earns the nod.

9. Golden State

Patrick O'Bryant, C, Bradley: An agile 7-footer with great potential? Sounds ideal for the center-starved Warriors, who have done a nice job stockpiling young big men with the picks of Andris Biedrins and Ike Diogu in recent drafts.

10. Seattle SuperSonics

Cedric Simmons, F/C, N.C. State: The Sonics have been gambling on big men to put around wings Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen, so here's another quality addition. Simmons has such a huge upside that you figure he's the logical choice. Still raw offensively, but he's a tenacious rebounder and shot blocker.

11. Orlando Magic

Ronnie Brewer, G, Arkansas: He could be quite the gem once he refines his offensive game. He's a terrific athlete with a strong basketball IQ and the potential to develop into a defensive stopper.

12. New Orleans Hornets

Rodney Carney, G/F, Memphis: One of the draft's top athletes, he'd be an ideal fit with the Hornets, who need wings who can defend and give Chris Paul options. Carney expanded his offensive game and is more ready to contribute immediately than Memphis teammate Shawne Williams is.

13. Philadelphia 76ers

Marcus Williams, G, Connecticut: The Sixers have to take Williams if he's unfortunate enough to slip this far, setting the stage for the day the Allen Iverson era ends.

14. Utah Jazz

J.J. Redick, G, Duke: Utah badly needs a shooter on the wing to help spread things out, and has to capitalize on an opportunity to add someone who likely wouldn't have been available here had the draft been held a month ago.

15. New Orleans Hornets
Hilton Armstrong, C/F, Connecticut: The Hornets need big bodies, and teams have been impressed with Armstrong's workouts. He can immediately offer defense, particularly by altering shots, as well as rebounding. He needs to become a better finisher.

16. Chicago Bulls

Mardy Collins, G, Temple: The Bulls are also in the market for a big guard, and while regional product Shannon Brown is a possibility, Collins is better suited for what they covet. He's a combo guard with great size and a good skill set, and he's used to playing for a demanding coach.

17. Indiana Pacers

Sergio Rodriguez, G, Estudiantes (Spain): Why add to the point guard glut if you're Indiana? Simple. Considering the revolving door at the position last season, you have to prepare to pick one guy for the future. El Mago (The Magician) could be it.

18. Washington Wizards

Mouhamed Saer Sene, C/F, Verviers-Pepinster (Belgium): Don't you love this guy's name? He came out of nowhere in this Spring's Nike Hoop Summit, playing flyswatter against the Americans with nine blocks. The 20-year-old Senegalese center projects to be a defensive specialist with room to grow.

19. Sacramento Kings

Jordan Farmar, G, UCLA: The Kings wouldn't mind adding a quality backup and apprentice to Mike Bibby, so why not go with a known commodity?

20. New York Knicks

Shawne Williams, F/G, Memphis: He's a great value pick, largely because of the promise he brings. At 6-feet-9 with guard-like skills, he projects to be one of the more versatile athletes available.

21. Phoenix Suns

Oleksiy Pecherov, F, Paris Basket Racing (France): A steadily improving Ukrainian who at last found consistency during this past season, he'd be a nice piece for the Suns to add. He can shoot it a little, moves fluidly and offers excellent size.

22. New Jersey Nets

Leon Powe, F, California: The Nets could use a low-post threat. Powe, despite claims that he's undersized, would provide one. Knee concerns will keep him from being a lottery pick, but this guy is simply a player. He knows how to use his body to be effective, and his will to succeed is unmatched.

23. New Jersey Nets

Shannon Brown, G, Michigan State: The Nets could always use shooters. Considering Brown is a solid all-around athlete, too, he can break into the rotation and spell the Nets' star-studded perimeter rotation.

24. Memphis Grizzlies

Rajon Rondo, G, Kentucky: His size, speed and wingspan make him an potential stopper. Physically, he projects out like Devin Harris, and if he shares the same learning curve, he'd be a perfect fit as the Grizzlies' future point guard. There's lots of work to be done, as his shooting and ball-handling leave something to be desired.

25. Cleveland Cavaliers

Marcus Vinicius, F, Sao Paolo (Brazil): "Marquinhos" is a potential steal, and there are teams who are already impressed with his skill set. He has the size to play both forward spots and would have Anderson Varejao, a teammate on the Brazilian National Team, to help show him the ropes.

26. L.A. Lakers
Kyle Lowry, G, Villanova: He's smart, tough and can shoot it. The Lakers will have a number of alternatives here, and should find a point guard to push Smush Parker.

27. Phoenix Suns

Thabo Sefolosha, F/G, Angelico Biella (Italy): The Swiss wing has been a fast riser of late, impressing teams with strong workouts.

28. Dallas Mavericks

Guillermo Diaz, G, Miami (Fla.): Top-tier athlete who would go a lot higher if his point guard skills were more polished. He can jump out of the gym and will push people for playing time. The Mavs will likely be in need of another guard, and will have plenty to choose from here, depending on who remains in the draft.

29. New York Knicks

Quincy Douby, G, Rutgers: At least New Yorkers would have heard of Douby, who led the Big East in scoring last year and offers strong shooting ability.

30. Portland Trail Blazers

Alexander Johnson, F, Florida State: Another solid athlete with good size, which, as we said earlier, is what the Blazers need most. He has improved each year with the Seminoles, and there's still room for him to grow. You could do a lot worse with the last pick of the first round.

The latest rumor is the Hawks taking Brandon Roy at 5 only to trade that pick to the Rockets for Luther Head and the draft pick of Sheldon Williams. Sounds a lot better than straight up drafting Williams at 5. I think Williams will be good but 5 is a bit of a stretch for him.

[Agent Kev]

Chad Ford's latest:

Round One:

1. TOR - Andrea Bargnani - PF - Italy
2. CHI - Tyrus Thomas - PF - LSU
3. CHA - Rudy Gay - SF - UConn
4. POR - LaMarcus Aldridge - PF - Texas
5. ATL - Shelden Williams - PF - Duke
6. MIN - Adam Morrison - SF - Gonzaga
7. BOS - Brandon Roy - SG - Washington
8. HOU - Randy Foye - SG - Villanova
9. GS - Ronnie Brewer - SG - Arkansas
10. SEA - Hilton Armstrong - C - UConn
11. ORL - J.J. Redick - SG - Duke
12. NO/OKC - Patrick O'Bryant - C - Bradley
13. PHI - Cedric Simmons - PF - NC State
14. UTA - Mouhamed Saer Sene - C - Senegal
15. NO/OKC - Rodney Carney - SF - Memphis
16. CHI - Thabo Sefolosha - SF - Switzerland
17. IND - Marcus Williams - PG - UConn
18. WAS - Olexsiy Pecherov - PF - Ukraine
19. SAC - Alexander Johnson - PF - Florida State
20. NY - Shawne Williams - SF - Memphis
21. PHO - Shannon Brown - SG - Michigan State
22. NJ - Rajon Rondo - PG - Kentucky
23. NJ - Quincy Douby - SG - Rutgers
24. MEM - Kyle Lowry - PG - Villanova
25. CLE - Jordan Farmar - PG - UCLA
26. LAL - James White - SG - Cincinnati
27. PHO - Sergio Rodriguez - PG - Spain
28. DAL - Maurice Ager - SG - Michigan State
29. NY - Guillermo Diaz - SG - Miami
30. POR - Solomon Jones - C - South Florida

Round Two

31. POR - Damir Markota - SF - Croatia
32. HOU - Daniel Gibson - PG - Texas
33. ATL - Yotam Halperin - PG - Israel
34. LAC - Joel Freeland - PF - England
35. TOR - Dee Brown - PG - Illinois
36. MIN - Leon Powe - PF - California
37. MIN - Hassan Adams - SG - Arizona
38. GS - P.J. Tucker - SF - Texas
39. MIL - Will Blalock - PG - Iowa State
40. SEA - Josh Boone - C - UConn
41. ORL - Mardy Collins - PG - Temple
42. CLE - Paul Davis - C - Michigan State
43. NO/OKC - Marcus Vinicius Vieira de Souza - SF - Brazil
44. ORL - James Augustine - PF - Illinois
45. IND - Paul Millsap - PF - Louisiana Tech
46. UTA - Mike Gansey - SG - West Virginia
47. UTA - Allan Ray - SG - Villanova
48. WAS - Ryan Hollins - C - UCLA
49. DEN - Steve Novak - SF - Marquette
50. CHA - David Noel - SF - North Carolina
51. LAL - Lior Eliyahu - SF - Israel
52. LAC - Vladimir Veremeenko - PF - Russia
53. SEA - Renaldo Balkman - SF - South Carolina
54. NJ - Kevin Pittsnogle - C - West Virginia
55. CLE - Taj Gray - PF - Oklahoma
56. TOR - Denham Brown - SG - UConn
57. MIN - Kosta Perovic - C - Serbia
58. DAL - Louis Amundson - PF - UNLV
59. SA - Juan Jose Barea - PG - Northeastern
60. DET - Kenny Adeleke - PF - Hartford