LA Clippers Draft Preview
The Clippers' disastrous 2008-09 season culminated with a lottery win and a new hope for the franchise.
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Memphis Draft Preview
Ricky Rubio is clearly the second best prospect in the draft, but the Grizzlies run into several problems with that strategy and instead could select Hasheem Thabeet.
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Oklahoma City Draft Preview
If Ricky Rubio and Hasheem Thabeet are indeed players 2A and 2B in this draft, the Thunder are in a similar situation as Atlanta in 2007 when they selected Al Horford.
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Sacramento Draft Preview
The Kings had the worst record in the NBA, but will draft 4th on June 25th. If they don't trade up, they will have to weigh selecting for need versus the value of the slot.
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Washington Draft Preview
The Wizards appear greatly inclined to deal away the 5th overall pick, but Jordan Hill and James Harden are options that would improve their chances in 2009-10 and beyond.
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Minnesota Draft Preview
The Wolves have a nice young nucleus, but are still looking for a true franchise cornerstone.
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Golden State Draft Preview
The Warriors are an organization in mess, but could get an excellent point guard or power forward with the seventh overall pick.
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New York Draft Preview
With the Knicks 2010 first round pick going to Utah as the final blow of the Stephon Marbury trade, Donnie Walsh and Mike D'Antoni absolutely need to make the right selection with the eight overall pick.
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Toronto Draft Preview
The Raptors need upgrades at shooting guard and toughness in paint, but are they drafting for 2009-10 or the future?
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New Jersey Draft Preview
The Nets look like they will have an excellent chance of returning to the playoffs in 2009-10, especially if they get the right fit with the 11th overall pick.
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Charlotte Draft Preview
The Bobcats are still looking for that elusive first playoff appearance in franchise history and hope to get an immediate difference maker with the 12th overall pick.
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Indiana Draft Preview
Despite acquiring two new point guards last June and July, they could look at the position again, but a low post threat might be the better play.
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Phoenix Draft Preview
The Phoenix Suns changed up the game in 08-09 to slow down the tempo, which worked out as well as General Motors supplying concept cars for 'Transformers 2'.
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Detroit Draft Preview
This offseason will be critical for GM Joe Dumars, who looks to restore the ‘Goin to work’ motto that this team has had since the turn of the century.
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Chicago Draft Preview
The Bulls will likely look towards interior scoring and an insurance policy on Ben Gordon on the wing with the 16th and 26th picks.
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Philadelphia Draft Preview
The 76ers may lose Andre Miller this offseason, but even if they re-sign the veteran point guard, they need younger depth at the position.
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Miami Draft Preview
Miami's first round pick goes to Minnesota, which means they will need to improve their frontcourt depth with the 42nd and 60th overall selections.
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Atlanta Draft Preview
If the Hawks have any doubt about re-signing Mike Bibby, they'll take a point guard with the 19th pick.
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Utah Draft Preview
The Jazz have a roster full of free agents, so drafting the right player with the 20th pick is extremely important.
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New Orleans Draft Preview
The Hornets have the 21st overall pick, but will they keep it this season? If so, they are certain to examine jump shooting wings and athletic bigs.
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Dallas Draft Preview
The Mavericks have won at least 50 games for nine consecutive seasons, but in order to extend that streak to 10, they have to get better via the draft.
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Portland Draft Preview
The Blazers have five picks between 24th and 56th, where they'll look to add toughness to an already deep roster.
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