My Lottery Mock, including two trades and explanations

[Telfaire]

1. Blake Griffin Power Forward, Oklahoma - Obvious pick.

2. Ricky Rubio Point Guard, DKV Joventut - Looks like once Conely is traded, problem's solved.

3. James Harden Shooting Guard, Arizona State - OKC goes safe, sign Gortat in the summer. Along with Krstic, Collison and next year's bigmen-loaded draft, they should be fine upfront.

4. Hasheem Thabeet Center, Connecticut - Kings trade the rights for Thabeet along with Nocioni to Memphis, for Conley and Buckner. Get their young, Junior PG, and save money short and long term. Grizzlies solve the PG problem, get their defensive anchor for the future and sign Villanueva in the summer to complete a UCONN's frontcourt.

5. Jrue Holiday Combo Guard, UCLA - Traded to the Clippers along with Thomas and James for Kaman and Collins. Wizards cut salaries for 2010 to avoid luxury tax. Get their low-post presence inside, Haywood either become a backup (returning from injury) or traded as an expiring in a deal for SG.
Clippers start clearing PT upfront, get their PG of the future who would complement Gordon.

6. Tyreke Evans Combo Guard, Memphis - Wolves get a slashing SG who can handle some PG duties next to Foye.

7. Terrence Williams Shooting Guard, Louisville - Warriors get an athletic SG who can run, shoot, defend and handle the ball, allowing Ellis to play some off guard.

8. Jordan Hill Power Forward, Arizona - This is a steal for the Knicks. Hill could thrive in D'Antoni's system and is a better shot blocker than any bigman they currently have. If Detroit chooses to overpay Lee, this would make it easier for the Knicks not to match.

9. Earl Clark Combo Forward, Louisville - Raps get a Marion-type forward to complement Bosh and Bargnani upfront. They need someone who's seasoned enough to contribute right away, and Clark is the best Junior available here. With their capspace, they should sign Shannon Brown to complete a great offensive lineup.

10. DeJuan Blair Power Forward, Pittsburgh - Bucks get tougher down low, Blair could either serve as a backup to Villanueva or replace him in the starting lineup.

11. Demar DeRozan Guard/Forward, USC - would play next to VC and might replace him in the future.

12. Gerald Henderson Shooting Guard, Duke - Local, LB-fitted product to replace Bell in time.

13. Brandon Jennings Point Guard, Roma - Unlike with Bayless, this time the Pacers keep this steal for themselves. Jack would become his backup in time, and Ford moves into the trading block.

14. Ty Lawson Point Guard, North Carolina - He's more of a PG than Teague, and bigger than Flynn. Should fit the Suns' uptempo style perfectly.

[RIPskaterdude]

The Kings would much rather get rid of Beno's deal than Noci's, IMO.

[gswhoops]

Not a chance the Warriors reach for Terrence Williams at #7. We'd take Jennings in your scenario.

[Telfaire]

Not a chance the Warriors reach for Terrence Williams at #7. We'd take Jennings in your scenario.

Seems like most of your fans expect that you would reach for him.