Dunleavy's Mock

[DC2]

#1 - Los Angeles Clippers - Blake Griffin

No real contest here. Whether they keep him is still in the air. Something tells me they keep him.

#2 - Memphis Grizzlies - Ricky Rubio

Another pick that may be traded. He isn't particularly happy with the thought of playing for Memphis. For one, they have Michael Conley, who would probably start over him. Secondly, he wants a bigger market. Look for this pick to be traded to the Kings for #4 and a young player.

#3 - Oklahoma City Thunder - Hasheem Thabeet

This is pretty set in stone in my opinion. He's the perfect pick for this team. Give them a low post scorer to put next to Thabeet and they will have a good future ahead of them.

#4 - Sacramento Kings - Jordan Hill

This pick will probably be traded to the Grizzlies, which is why they choose a Power Forward here. Hill would be a good fit in Memphis. This is a win-win for both teams.

#5 - Washington Wizards - DeMar Derozan

I don't know why, but I get the feeling the Wizards will prefer DeRozan over Harden. Could be a toss up here though.

#6 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Brandon Jennings

I'm pretty confident with this one, though this could be Tyreke Evans too. I think they will pick Jennings, though. Tyreke is a little bit too much like Foye, and they don't need two similar combo guards.

#7 - Golden State Warriors - Tyreke Evans

Pretty easy pick here. He fits their offense and would be a big time scorer for them (though they really don't need any more scoring).

#8 - New York Knicks - Stephen Curry

They take a long look at Harden here, but ultimately take Curry pretty easily. He really fits D'Antoni's offense and is a marketable personality.

#9 - Toronto Raptors - James Harden

His fall ends here, but falling to them isn't a bad thing. He could really take on a huge role for this team immediately. This could make Bosh a little more comfortable too getting a player of his caliber.

#10 - Milwaukee Bucks - Jonny Flynn

I think they take a long look at Tyler Hansbrough and DeJuan Blair here, but take their guy in Flynn. I'm not too confident Flynn will help them much, but he seems to be getting some hype. Doesn't make it a good pick, though.

#11 - New Jersey Nets - Gerald Henderson

They give Chase Budinger and James Johnson a long look here, but take the sure thing in Gerald Henderson. It will be interesting to see what they do after this. They could still pursuit a Small Forward, or they could move Carter to that position and start Henderson.

#12 - Charlotte Bobcats - Wayne Ellington

They could really use a Shooting Guard to learn under the aging Raja Bell. They could trade up to the Nets pick to get Henderson, or reach here for Ellington. Both have good college pedigree though, and the Bobcats seem to like that.

#13 - Indiana Pacers - Tyler Hansbrough

Something tells me they are going to like him a lot. They plan to try to move up to get Tyreke Evans to fill the void at point guard, but they also plan to get a Jeff Foster-esque player. If they do plan to draft a point guard here, look for it to be Eric Maynor.

#14 - Phoenix Suns - Ty Lawson

They finally get the Point Guard to back up Nash that they've been looking so long for. This is a perfect fit for both parties.

#15 - Detroit Pistons - Terrence Williams

I think they will like his potential on both ends. He has a good chance to be a decent wing combo in the future and if they part ways with Richard Hamilton or Tayshaun Prince he will be a nice player to have.

#16 - Chicago Bulls - Earl Clark

They go best player available here. I could see this pick being traded somewhere, possibly in a Tyrus Thomas package.

#17 - Philadelphia 76ers - Jrue Holiday

He can hype himself up all he wants but NBA scouts won't be fooled. He has some talent, but not lottery level. His athleticism isn't what it was made out to be either. But, nonetheless he would be a good pick for the 6ers here especially if they part ways with Andre Miller.

#18 - Minnesota Timberwolves - James Johnson

Another pick I could see being traded. James Johnson could be a good fit here, especially if Corey Brewer doesn't recover completely. He has a good skill set for this team and could suprise some people.

#19 - Atlanta Hawks - Eric Maynor

He could go higher than here, but if he doesn't, the Hawks are a great fit for him, especially if Bibby leaves. Him and Acie should have a good battle for the spot if he does. Maynor is the purest point guard you'll find in the draft. Great size, skill level, and attitude. I personally would prefer him over Flynn and Lawson.

#20 - Utah Jazz - DeJuan Blair

Yeah yeah, I know, another undersized power forward for the Jazz *yawn*. He's the best player avaiable here and would be pretty good for them. They would much prefer Hansbrough, but he will be long gone before this pick. Look for them to possibly trade up to get him.

#21 - New Orleans Hornets - Jeff Teague

They could really use a backup point guard. Reports are they are looking at bringing back Jannero Pargo, but I think think would prefer Teague over him. They will probably take a look at BJ Mullens here, but take the safer pick.

#22 - Dallas Mavericks - BJ Mullens

Bang or Bust for your buck here. The Mavericks could use some potential at the Center position with Erick Dampier aging, but this pick could be a 3-5 year project before he is even ready to touch the NBA hardwood.

#23 - Sacramento Kings - Chase Budinger

So much talent. He really should go much higher, but not many teams are in need of a Small Forward. This pick could be traded to a team looking to get an extra pick.

#24 - Portland Trail Blazers - DaJuan Summers

I said in someone elses draft thread that this guy should be a late teens pick, but now I see why he's falling so far. Him and Budinger are both going to ultimately go much lower than they should because of low demand in their position. He's the best available here, and the Blazers could trade this pick.

#25 - Oklahoma City Thunder - Darren Collison

If they trade Earl Watson they could use a Point Guard. Darren Collison is a pretty good floor general and should make a decent backup in the NBA.

#26 - Chicago Bulls - Sam Young

If I remember right, reports say he could opt to play overseas. If i'm wrong, he could be a decent prospect for the Bulls.

#27 - Memphis Grizzlies - Derrick Brown

A good prospect late in the draft. I think some might be suprised with him, he could be a steal this late.

#28 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Marcus Thornton

Could be a trade here. If not, look for them to get a shooting guard or a backup big man at this spot, whoever is best available.

#29 - Los Angeles Lakers - Omri Casspi

This is a stash pick that could be of good value in a couple of years. Omri is a very, very good prospect that just needs an attitude adjustment. If he grows up a bit he could be a very good player in a few years.

#30 - Cleveland Cavaliers - Damion James

Best player available here. I could see them trade up some into the draft to get a better prospect, possibly. If not they get a good value here.

[MYoung23]

The Cavaliers are not going to take a tweener F that cant shoot

[DC2]

The Cavaliers are not going to take a tweener F that cant shoot

You can't really be picky at pick 30. every single player the Cavs could get is going to have flaws.

[Ruzious]

Strange things can happen on draft day, but Harden falling to 9 would be beyond strange, imo.

[gswhoops]

If Harden were on the board at #7, we'd take him. That being said, Evans is also a fine pick.

[john2jer]

Good lord this is terrible for the Wolves.

Telfair 2.0
Gomes 2.0
And someone who won't make it out of camp. Awesome!

[DC2]

Good lord this is terrible for the Wolves.

Telfair 2.0
Gomes 2.0
And someone who won't make it out of camp. Awesome!

I agree that Jennings could be a bust possibly, but James Johnson is someone to get excited about. He will most definately be better than Ryan Gomes. I don't have a comparison for him, but he will be a fine NBA player.

[DC2]

Strange things can happen on draft day, but Harden falling to 9 would be beyond strange, imo.

I disagree on this one. I really don't see a fit for him in the top 8. The Wizards possibly, but I think DeRozan is a better fit for them and has much higher potential. If anyone in the top 8 takes him, it would probably be the Wizards, though.

[xxSnEaKyPxx]

I doubt the Pacers take Hansbrough at #13. We'd go Holiday if he was there.

[MYoung23]

There is a difference between having flaws and not fitting at all.

[DC2]

I doubt the Pacers take Hansbrough at #13. We'd go Holiday if he was there.

Holiday is falling on all draft boards right now and the Pacers haven't even mentioned him as a candidate. I really think that since we have said we want a Jeff Foster type of player, Hansbrough is our guy. Especially since he will be much better than Foster.

[Dr Positivity]

I'd be shocked if Hansbrough ends up better than Foster

[RTM]

Wayne Ellington will NOT be a lotto pick. He's starting to fall back down to earth. He's a late 1st rounder as well.

Additionally, Hansbrough shouldn't be in the lotto. I think his range is 16 - 26. I doubt Holiday drops out of the lottery, and I can't see Harden lasting past 6.

[RIPskaterdude]

I don't think theres any way that Lawson is picked BEFORE Holiday.

[Star-Lord]

If James Harden gets past Oklahoma City, Washington won't let him slip past five.

Jrue Holiday is all but a lock for the lottery at this point, and there's a really good chance he goes top ten. The Wolves, Warriors, Knicks, Raps, and Bucks are going to give him a long look, and I just don't see all of those teams passing on him.

Despite the questionable knees, I'd be shocked to see Dejuan fall that far.

I never considered Lawson or Ellington to be lottery level prospects before, and nothing has happened during the workout season to make me think otherwise.

[RIPskaterdude]

The Kings are bringing back Holiday for a 2nd workout (he's going to face off against Jennings and Flynn), so it sounds like they like him alot...wouldn't be surprised if he is picked at #4, or if the Kings trade down to 8-11 and pick him there.

[Gruel]

Toronto laughs and quietly walks away with the steal of the draft.

[john2jer]

Wow, Ellington, Hansbrough, and probably Lawson are all too high. UNC fan?

Holiday isn't being talked about by the Pacers because there's no chance he's still there when they pick. He'll go top 10.

[DC2]

I doubt the Pacers take Hansbrough at #13. We'd go Holiday if he was there.

Oh really?!

[DC2]

Wow, Ellington, Hansbrough, and probably Lawson are all too high. UNC fan?

Holiday isn't being talked about by the Pacers because there's no chance he's still there when they pick. He'll go top 10.

I do like UNC

And really? He just went 17th.