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Originally Posted by Al Bundy
NBA Draft June 25th.
1Minnesota Timberwolves
Lottery luck means Minnesota can take either Okafor or Towns to solidfy the middle.
2 Los Angeles Lakers
See above. Whichever elite big man is left after Minnesota picks is likely headed to L.A.
3 Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia has one first round pick and a whopping five second round selections.
4 New York Knicks
The Lottery didn't go as they wanted, but there will still be plenty of talent available at No. 4.
5 Orlando Magic
In need of perimeter scoring, power forward Kristaps Porzingis could be the best bet.
6 Sacramento Kings
The Kings could be in good position to find the ideal Cousins compliment in Cauley-Stein.
7 Denver Nuggets
In need of shooters, the Nuggets will have a handful of interesting options in play.
8 Detroit Pistons
Mario Hezonja or Winslow could be the way to go for a team lacking shooters.
9 Charlotte Hornets
Do the Hornets go with a power forward again, or go for the shooter they need?
10 Miami Heat
Miami's pick here depends on if Pat Riley believes Hassan Whiteside is the real deal.
11 Indiana Pacers
In need of offense and a shooter, Devin Booker would be the ideal pick here.
12 Utah Jazz
Utah will be looking to add some more offense, possibly in the form of a stretch four.
13 Phoenix Suns
The Suns could be looking at a power forward, so there will be plenty of options.
14 Oklahoma City Thunder
Finding a dependable backup for Russell Westbrook could be the way to go here.
15 Atlanta Hawks
Should Atlanta be looking to protect itself from free agency losses? (From Brooklyn)
16 Boston Celtics
Brad Stevens needs to add prospects on both ends of the floor to his stable.
17 Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks would love to add another scorer to their young stable.
18 Houston Rockets
Is the possible backup point guard solution out there for Houston? (From New Orleans)
19 Washington Wizards
Is there a right fit at this spot to go alongside the team's thrilling backcourt?
20 Toronto Raptors
The Raptors need a shakeup badly, and will be looking for a youngster that can step up.
21 Dallas Mavericks
Forever getting older, Dallas could use youth in the front and backcourts.
22 Chicago Bulls
Will Chicago's new coach start molding his new team with a college face he knows well?
23 Portland Trail Blazers
Do the Blazers need a contigency plan if LaMarcus Aldridge leaves via free agnecy?
24 Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavs are always looking for shooters who can create space for LeBron James.
25 Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis might look to start replacing its aging big men with a project here.
26 San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is always reloading from odd places. Do they go overseas again?
27 Los Angeles Lakers
After scoring big early, the Lakers will look to fill out the roster. (From Houston)
28 Boston Celtics
The playoff berth proved that the rebuilding project is ahead of schedule.(From Clippers)
29 Brooklyn Nets
This pick was swapped with Atlanta in the Joe Johnson trade. (From Atlanta)
30 Golden State Warriors
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The Cavs pick at #24 is intriguing up until draft day.
They will probably move that pick and package it with Brandon Haywood. Sadly, David Lee is the name I keep hearing, but that's a player they don't need. There's also rumors that they will try a sign and trade with either Love or Thompson... but I would bet that happens after the draft.