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ACC, Local and Bobcat picks
Minnesota
Stephen Curry
Position: PG
Height: 6-3
Weight: 181
Age: 21
School: Davidson
Analysis: The Wolves really need help at center and point guard, and if Hasheem Thabeet is gone, there won't be a center worth taking at No. 6.
Curry can play point guard, and he would give them leadership along with the marksmanship they need with Mike Miller leaving. Curry's maturity, dead-eye shooting and name recognition will make him a smart pick for the Wolves if he's still on the board.
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Charlotte
Gerald Henderson
Position: SG
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215
Age: 21
School: Duke
Analysis: Last week, I said I thought it was close to a sure thing that Henderson would be the pick here. But Williams went in for a workout and blew Charlotte coach Larry Brown away. Williams and Henderson squared off in a second workout Monday, and Williams walked away the winner.
However, we're projecting New Jersey will draft Williams at No. 11, so it looks like the Bobcats will scoop up Henderson at No. 12.
Other possibilities: Earl Clark, B.J. Mullens or trading away this pick.
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Chicago
James Johnson
Position: PF
Height: 6-8
Weight: 258
Age: 22
School: Wake Forest
Analysis: The Bulls have been working the phones this week trying to move up in the draft.
They've talked to the Nets, Bobcats and Pacers about swapping the 16th and 26th picks to move up a few spots.
Who are they after? I've heard everything from Johnson to Blair to Hansbrough to Williams to Mullens here. To be honest, I can't get a terrific handle on which way they are leaning. In this scenario, Williams and Blair are gone, which leaves Johnson, Mullens and Hansbrough.
Hansbrough is the most NBA ready. Mullens has the most upside. Johnson is somewhere in between. I'm not sure exactly how Johnson fits in Chicago with Luol Deng on one side and Tyrus Thomas on the other, but there's no question about his upside.
PICK TEAM PLAYER VITALS
Philadelphia
Ty Lawson
Position: PG
Height: 6-1
Weight: 199
Age: 21
School: North Carolina
Analysis: With Andre Miller hitting free agency this summer, look for the Sixers to address the point guard position. Lou Williams is nice but not really a lead guard.
Maynor, Lawson and Teague all are in the mix here ... as are Williams, Henderson and Sam Young.
Maynor would give Philly the total package as one of the most NBA-ready players in the draft. Lawson had the best season of any of the point guards and can really play in an up-tempo style. Teague also will get a look here, but he's more of a combo guard, and the Sixers have that in Williams.
Analysis: I'm not sure whether the Wolves will keep this pick, and there are a number of teams that seem to be hot for Mullens that would be willing to trade for it. If the Wolves keep it, Mullens could fill a big hole in the paint in the long term.
PICK TEAM PLAYER VITALS
Utah
Tyler Hansbrough
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 234
Age: 23
School: North Carolina
Analysis: The Jazz and Hansbrough seem like a match made in heaven. If Hansbrough falls this far (he's getting a look at 11, 13, 16 and 19), I don't see them passing on him. With Carlos Boozer heading out the door, they need more toughness in the paint. But if he's off the board, they likely will be deciding among Daye, Young and Toney Douglas.
Young is the type of tough veteran the Jazz love. He is ready to step in and play right now, and would give them minutes at both the 2 and the 3.
Douglas is the type of combo guard the Jazz currently lack. He shoots, plays defense and could be a credible backup at both positions for Utah.
24 Dallas
Jeff Teague
Position: PG
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
Age: 20
School: Wake Forest
Analysis: This would be a pretty big slide for Teague, who thought his floor was No. 19. Actually, he could go as high as No. 10, so his range is pretty wide. Dallas would be doing backflips to get him here, and, as it happens, he's got some Devin Harris in his game.
Detroit 35
Toney Douglas | SG | Florida State
Douglas is an excellent combo guard who can really shoot the lights out and defend. Think of him as a poor man's Ben Gordon.
39. Detroit Pistons (via Toronto)
Danny Green | G/F | North Carolina
Green may be one of the most underrated players in the draft. He can do a little of everything and fits into Detroit's team-first approach.
40. Charlotte Bobcats (via New Jersey)
Wayne Ellington | SG | North Carolina
I know this is low for a guy who many people think is a first-rounder, but someone has to slip, and Ellington could be that guy. He's a terrific shooter, and the Bobcats could use some of that skill, especially if they draft Terrence Williams with the No. 12 pick.
52. Indiana Pacers (via Dallas)
Jack McClinton | G | Miami
This is low for McClinton. Probably too low. But the Pacers would take him here. Indiana coach Jim O'Brien loves guards who can shoot, and McClinton really lets the ball fly.
54. Charlotte Bobcats (via San Antonio)
A.J. Price | PG | UConn
With Raymond Felton's future in Charlotte cloudy, I think the Bobcats might try to shore up their backcourt. Price could be a really solid backup in the NBA.
Minnesota
Stephen Curry
Position: PG
Height: 6-3
Weight: 181
Age: 21
School: Davidson
Analysis: The Wolves really need help at center and point guard, and if Hasheem Thabeet is gone, there won't be a center worth taking at No. 6.
Curry can play point guard, and he would give them leadership along with the marksmanship they need with Mike Miller leaving. Curry's maturity, dead-eye shooting and name recognition will make him a smart pick for the Wolves if he's still on the board.
PICK TEAM PLAYER VITALS
Charlotte
Gerald Henderson
Position: SG
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215
Age: 21
School: Duke
Analysis: Last week, I said I thought it was close to a sure thing that Henderson would be the pick here. But Williams went in for a workout and blew Charlotte coach Larry Brown away. Williams and Henderson squared off in a second workout Monday, and Williams walked away the winner.
However, we're projecting New Jersey will draft Williams at No. 11, so it looks like the Bobcats will scoop up Henderson at No. 12.
Other possibilities: Earl Clark, B.J. Mullens or trading away this pick.
PICK TEAM PLAYER VITALS
Chicago
James Johnson
Position: PF
Height: 6-8
Weight: 258
Age: 22
School: Wake Forest
Analysis: The Bulls have been working the phones this week trying to move up in the draft.
They've talked to the Nets, Bobcats and Pacers about swapping the 16th and 26th picks to move up a few spots.
Who are they after? I've heard everything from Johnson to Blair to Hansbrough to Williams to Mullens here. To be honest, I can't get a terrific handle on which way they are leaning. In this scenario, Williams and Blair are gone, which leaves Johnson, Mullens and Hansbrough.
Hansbrough is the most NBA ready. Mullens has the most upside. Johnson is somewhere in between. I'm not sure exactly how Johnson fits in Chicago with Luol Deng on one side and Tyrus Thomas on the other, but there's no question about his upside.
PICK TEAM PLAYER VITALS
Philadelphia
Ty Lawson
Position: PG
Height: 6-1
Weight: 199
Age: 21
School: North Carolina
Analysis: With Andre Miller hitting free agency this summer, look for the Sixers to address the point guard position. Lou Williams is nice but not really a lead guard.
Maynor, Lawson and Teague all are in the mix here ... as are Williams, Henderson and Sam Young.
Maynor would give Philly the total package as one of the most NBA-ready players in the draft. Lawson had the best season of any of the point guards and can really play in an up-tempo style. Teague also will get a look here, but he's more of a combo guard, and the Sixers have that in Williams.
Analysis: I'm not sure whether the Wolves will keep this pick, and there are a number of teams that seem to be hot for Mullens that would be willing to trade for it. If the Wolves keep it, Mullens could fill a big hole in the paint in the long term.
PICK TEAM PLAYER VITALS
Utah
Tyler Hansbrough
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 234
Age: 23
School: North Carolina
Analysis: The Jazz and Hansbrough seem like a match made in heaven. If Hansbrough falls this far (he's getting a look at 11, 13, 16 and 19), I don't see them passing on him. With Carlos Boozer heading out the door, they need more toughness in the paint. But if he's off the board, they likely will be deciding among Daye, Young and Toney Douglas.
Young is the type of tough veteran the Jazz love. He is ready to step in and play right now, and would give them minutes at both the 2 and the 3.
Douglas is the type of combo guard the Jazz currently lack. He shoots, plays defense and could be a credible backup at both positions for Utah.
24 Dallas
Jeff Teague
Position: PG
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
Age: 20
School: Wake Forest
Analysis: This would be a pretty big slide for Teague, who thought his floor was No. 19. Actually, he could go as high as No. 10, so his range is pretty wide. Dallas would be doing backflips to get him here, and, as it happens, he's got some Devin Harris in his game.
Detroit 35
Toney Douglas | SG | Florida State
Douglas is an excellent combo guard who can really shoot the lights out and defend. Think of him as a poor man's Ben Gordon.
39. Detroit Pistons (via Toronto)
Danny Green | G/F | North Carolina
Green may be one of the most underrated players in the draft. He can do a little of everything and fits into Detroit's team-first approach.
40. Charlotte Bobcats (via New Jersey)
Wayne Ellington | SG | North Carolina
I know this is low for a guy who many people think is a first-rounder, but someone has to slip, and Ellington could be that guy. He's a terrific shooter, and the Bobcats could use some of that skill, especially if they draft Terrence Williams with the No. 12 pick.
52. Indiana Pacers (via Dallas)
Jack McClinton | G | Miami
This is low for McClinton. Probably too low. But the Pacers would take him here. Indiana coach Jim O'Brien loves guards who can shoot, and McClinton really lets the ball fly.
54. Charlotte Bobcats (via San Antonio)
A.J. Price | PG | UConn
With Raymond Felton's future in Charlotte cloudy, I think the Bobcats might try to shore up their backcourt. Price could be a really solid backup in the NBA.
