8. Los Angeles Clippers (from Atlanta)
Insider's Pick: Maybyner "Nene" Hilario, F/C, Brazil
No. 2: Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford
Sleeper Pick: Amare Stoudemire, F, HS Senior
The Skinny: The Clippers are trying to move this pick, and there's been a lot of interest. The Magic, Blazers and Knicks are all offering combinations of picks and cash. If they keep the pick, the plan is to shore up the middle and draft either Borchardt or Hilario as insurance in case Michael Olowokandi decides to bolt. Hilario has the upside and defensive tenacity to warrant a look here. Stoudemire's stock is still red hot, and if a team absolutely wants him, it may have to go this high to get him.

9. Phoenix Suns
Insider's Pick: Nikoloz Tskitishvili, F, Georgia
No. 2: Jared Jeffries, F, Indiana
Sleeper Pick: Amare Stoudemire, F, HS Senior
The Skinny: The Suns love Tskitishvili, Wilcox and Hilario and are doing everything in their power to move up to No. 4 or No. 6 so that they can get their hands on one of them. However, at this point, all it takes is for Wagner and Butler to be off the board and the Suns will have one of those three fall in their lap. With Mike D'Antonio, Tskitishvili's coach, coming on board, Skita's learning curve will be accelerated. The team has been impressed with Jeffries. He's more polished, but doesn't have the upside of Skita. No one is sure exactly what you'll get with Stoudemire. He has an NBA body and plays with a lot of determination. But he is very raw on both ends of the court. Still, several teams told Insider that with the proper coaching (Stoudemire bounced around a lot in high school) he could be the best power forward in the draft.

10. Miami Heat
Insider's Pick: Jared Jeffries, F, Indiana
No. 2: Qyntel Woods, F, Northeast Mississippi CC
Sleeper Pick: Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford
The Skinny: If Butler isn't here, there's a good chance Jeffries will be. The Heat love his size, versatility and maturity. Woods is the athlete Riley has searched for at small forward. The team has scouted him as extensively as anyone, but the word inside the Heat is that Riley prefers Jeffries. If both players are gone, they could take a chance on Borchardt. With Zo's health constantly in question, it's good to have a backup plan.

11. Washington Wizards
Insider's Pick: Qyntel Woods, F, Northeast Mississippi CC
No. 2: Bostjan Nachbar, F, Slovenia
Sleeper Pick: Jiri Welsch, G, Czech Republic
The Skinny: The Wizards hope Wagner or Jeffries falls but if not, they have a tough choice between Woods and Nachbar. Woods has the upside, Nachbar can play right away. Woods has the baggage, Nachbar has the visa. At this point they could go either way. If the go with Woods, Nachbar likely slips to Houston at No. 15. If Nachbar is the pick, Woods likely won't get past Indiana at No. 14. Welsch is intriguing, but they're hoping he's around at No. 17. If they trade the No. 17 for James Posey, all bets are off. Welsch or even Dan Dickau could be their guy.

12. Los Angeles Clippers
Insider's Pick: Amare Stoudemire, F, HS Senior
No. 2: Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford
Sleeper Pick: Kareem Rush, G, Missouri
The Skinny: It's tough to gauge exactly where Stoudemire ultimately falls, but he probably doesn't get past No. 12. If nothing else, the Clipps should be able to get a first-rounder and cash for the high school kid. If they don't get their hands on Nene at No. 8, Borchardt may get the call. Rush is a stretch here, but they like him.

13. Milwaukee Bucks
Insider's Pick: Melvin Ely, F, Fresno State
No. 2: Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford
Sleeper Pick: Jiri Welsch, G, Czech Republic
The Skinny: The Bucks have been sending signals for the past week that Ely is their guy at No. 13. It all sounds a little fishy, but it does make some sense. Ely has the size and experience to help the Bucks right away. Borchardt, if the falls, will be even more intriguing. Even though the team has Joel Przybilla and Ervin Johnson, it can always use another shot blocker, especially a kid who can step away from the basket and sink jumpers. Because of luxury-tax issues, the Bucks could also decide to go with Welsch or even Bostjan Nachbar and keep them overseas for a year or too. Marcus Haislip is a bit of a sleeper here. He's a tough athlete who can block shots and rebound. But he's very raw and won't be able to help Milwaukee for another year or two.

14. Indiana Pacers
Insider's Pick: Jiri Welsch, G, Czech Republic
No. 2: Curtis Borchardt, C, Stanford
Sleeper Pick: Kareem Rush, G, Missouri
The Skinny: The Pacers don't have any glaring holes. They've been doing serious background checks on Woods the past few days on the off-chance that he slips to them at No. 14. The fact that Woods hasn't worked out for them is a problem, but it's tough to pass on that kind of talent at No. 14. If Woods slips to No. 14, don't be surprised to see them package Austin Croshere and Woods to the Lakers for Robert Horry. The deal would get Croshere's bad contract off the books and bring in another veteran to help the young players through a title run. If Woods is gone, the Pacers face a tough choice among Welsch, Rush and Borchardt. But ultimately, cap considerations will probably push them to Welsch. Both Welsch and Rush can shoot the ball and have handles, but Welsch's ability and willingness to play overseas next season combined with his point guard skills kill three birds with one stone.

22. Phoenix Suns (from Boston)
Insider's Pick: Casey Jacobsen, G, Stanford
No. 2: Mladen Sekularac, G, Yugoslavia
Sleeper Pick: John Salmons, G, Miami
The Skinny: Jacobsen had one of his most impressive workouts in Phoenix and the word around the league is that he won't slip past Phoenix at No. 22. If he does, expect New Jersey to snap him up at No. 24. Jacobsen will join Penny Hardaway and Joe Johnson in what is an already crowded backcourt. The team also likes Salmons and Sekularac. Salmons' ability to run the point is attractive while Sekularac's shooting and willingness to play in Europe for another year or two is interesting.

23. Detroit Pistons
Insider's Pick: Frank Williams, G, Illinois
No. 2: John Salmons, G, Miami
Sleeper Pick: Mladin Sekularac, G, Yugoslavia
The Skinny: Williams' stock is slipping and a late wrist injury has stirred rumors that something serious is wrong. Still, the Pistons will be hard pressed to pass him up here. Salmons' stock continues to shoot through the roof. If Frank Williams and Dickau are both off the board, he's shown the versatility to play point guard and small forward. The only knock on Salmons is his outside shooting. If he's gone, Sekularac might not be a bad consolation prize. He's one of the best shooters in the draft.

24. New Jersey Nets
Insider's Pick: Mladen Sekularac, G, Yugoslavia
No. 2: John Salmons, G, Miami
Sleeper Pick: Steve Logan, G, Cincinnati
The Skinny: They also like Jacobsen, but Sekularac will do. The team is pretty set at every position, but luxury-tax issues and roster problems will probably force them to either trade the pick or draft an international player. Sekularac gives them the size, athleticism and shooting touch at two guard that they desperately lack. He's a bit of a lazy defender, but would be instant offense off the bench. They thought Brandon Armstrong was the answer to their shooting woes last year, now they're not so sure. The team could use help at the point and a more consistent long-range gunner for Jason Kidd to drive and dish to. There's talk that the Nets are talking with the Bucks about this pick. If something goes down, don't be shocked to see Logan drafted to replace the outgoing Rafer Alston.

25. Denver Nuggets (from Dallas)
Insider's Pick: Roger Mason Jr., G, Virginia
No. 2: Rod Grizzard, G, Alabama
Sleeper Pick: Ronald Murray, G, Shaw
The Skinny: The Nuggets will either address their backcourt needs with Dajuan Wagner or their forward needs with Tskitishvili, Gooden or Wilcox at No. 5. With their second pick, don't be surprised to see them take a chance on a someone like Mason here. He has the ability to play both the point and the two guard and knows how to score. Grizzard is another possiblity here to take over the two spot and Murray may be the ultimate sleeper in the draft. The Division II scoring champ has impressed more than a few teams.

26. San Antonio Spurs
Insider's Pick: Nenad Kristic, C, Yugoslavia
No. 2: Luis Scola, F, Argentina
Sleeper Pick: David Andersen, F, Austraila
The Skinny: The Spurs are another team that would be willing to take a chance on Gadzuric, but with the way things are falling in the draft, he may not be around. If he isn't there, the Spurs will continue to mine Europe, this time for a big man. The Spurs are aggressively pursuing Kristic. While few people know him in the U.S., he plays for a team that Vlade Divac owns in Yugoslavia. One scout described him as the best young true center in Europe. The question is whether the Spurs can get him at No. 26. Several team are trying to work out a deal with the Nets at No. 24 for him. If Krisitc is gone, the team willl also take a long look at Scola or Andersen here. Both players won't be available to play in the NBA next season, but that never seems to bother the Spurs.

27. Los Angeles Lakers
Insider's Pick: Tayshaun Prince, F, Kentucky
No. 2: Chris Jefferies, F, Fresno State
Sleeper Pick: John Salmons, G, Miami
The Skinny: Free agency could hit the Lakers hard this summer. The team is especially anxious about the possibility of losing small forward Devean George. If it can't get its hooks in Woods, Prince may be a nice consolation prize. He shoots and handles the ball well and should be a great fit in the triangle offense. Jefferies is the type of athletic scorer who would go higher had he played for a different program. The Lakers love to capitalize on those type of guys. The Lakers would also love to get a young replacement for Brian Shaw. Salmons has the size to run the point in the triangle.

28. Sacramento Kings
Insider's Pick: Jamal Sampson, C, Cal
No. 2: Darius Songaila, F, Wake Forest
Sleeper Pick: DeAngelo Collins, F, HS Senior
The Skinny: The Kings can go any direction here. They have plenty of cap problems and may try to get out of this pick or draft another international player. They'd love to get their hands on Kristic, but it looks like he won't be around. Sampson is a very raw prospect, but the Kings see promise in him. Had he stayed in school another year or two, he would be a lottery pick. Given the depth of the Kings' bench, they can probably afford to wait on him. Songaila has two things going for him. He has the experience to come in and contribute immediately. He's also willing to go and play in Europe for a few years until a roster slot opens.

30. Golden State Warriors
Insider's Pick: John Salmons, G, Miami
The Skinny: Salmons' ability to play the point addresses the Warriors' biggest need.

31. Chicago Bulls
Insider's Pick: Lubos Barton, F, Valpo
The Skinny: They really covet Mladen Sekularac but he probably won't be around. Lubos is a sweet-shooting big man with good handles who could play in Europe for a year or two.

32. Memphis Grizzlies
Insider's Pick: Jason Jennings, C, Arkansas State
The Skinny: The 7-foot-7 wingspan alone justifies taking a chance.

33. Denver Nuggets
Insider's Pick: Ronald Murray, G, Shaw
The Skinny: You probably haven't seen him play, but Murray impressed teams at the two NBA pre-draft camps. He can score, has remarkable court vision and has great size for a point guard.

34. Milwaukee Bucks (from Houston)
Insider's Pick: Steve Logan, G, Cincinnati
The Skinny: The Bucks have explored moving up into the late first round to address their point guard woes. With Rafer Alston packing his bags, they need someone with the maturity and defensive prowess to step in should Sam Cassell come up limp. There are a lot of choices here, but apparently Logan is the guy they're high on.

35. Cleveland Cavaliers
Insider's Pick: Sam Clancy, F, USC
The Skinny: Had he not dislocated his knee cap in a pre-draft workout with the Suns, he would have been a first-rounder. He's got the maturity to step in right now and back up Tyrone Hill.

36. New York Knicks
Insider's Pick: Smush Parker, G, Fordham
The Skinny: If the Knicks pass on Wagner, they'll go with the other local kid who really turned teams' heads the last few weeks. Parker has a N.Y. playground flair to his game.

37. Atlanta Hawks
Insider's Pick: Tito Maddox, G, Fresno State
The Skinny: The team is trying to move up into the first round to get its hands on Dickau. If the Hawks aren't successful, they'll take a chance on Maddox. He was the best pure point in Chicago and has the size they're looking for at the position.

38. Houston Rockets
Insider's Pick: Chris Jefferies, F, Fresno State;
The Skinny: The Rockets continue to stock up on small forwards. Jefferies has the raw abilities to be a first-rounder, but a late-season injury and some off-the-court questions cause him to slip just a bit.

39. Washington Wizards (from Phoenix via Denver)
Insider's Pick: Rod Grizzard, F, Alabama
The Skinny: If the Wizards get Wagner in Round 1, they'll still be able to address their small forward needs here. Grizzard is another first-round talent who slipped because he was too injured to work out for teams.

40. Washington Wizards
Insider's Pick:David Andersen, F, Austraila
The Skinny: The Wizards don't have room for four picks. Andersen can blossom overseas for a year.

41. L.A. Clippers
Insider's Pick: Freddie Jones, G, Oregon
The Skinny: He'll be right at home running the break with the rest of the Kid Clipps.

42. Milwaukee Bucks
Insider's Pick: Darius Songaila, F, Wake Forest
The Skinny: The Bucks have three second-round picks and they can't use them all. They can send Songaila to Europe if he doesn't fit.

43. Portland Trail Blazers (from Toronto via Chicago)
Insider's Pick: Fatih Solak, C, Turkey
The Skinny: He's big and given the huge hole in the middle of the Blazers' defense, that will do.

44. Chicago Bulls (from Indiana)
Insider's Pick: Lonny Baxter, F, Maryland
The Skinny: They need a veteran to back up Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry down low. Baxter is as seasoned as they get.

45. Philadelphia 76ers (may be sent to Detroit)
Insider's Pick: Ryan Humphrey, F, Notre Dame
The Skinny: He's really helped his stock in workouts and should have a good shot at making the team if he continues to shoot the ball well from the perimeter.

46. Memphis Grizzlies (from Orlando)
Insider's Pick: Predrag Savovic, F, Hawaii
The Skinny: His deft outside shooting will buy him a spot on the team next season.

47. Utah Jazz
Insider's Pick: Lazarous Papadopolous, F/C, Greece
The Skinny: He's big and maybe in a few years he'll contribute for the Jazz.

48. Milwaukee Bucks (from Charlotte)
Insider's Pick: Luis Scola, F, Argentina
The Skinny: Again, no room at the inn. He's big and in a few years, he may give George Karl some of that muscle he's looking for.

49. Seattle SuperSonics
Insider's Pick: Chris Christofferson, C, Oregon
The Skinny: Calvin Booth is fragile and Jerome James is a wanted man. Christofferson showed he could guard Yao Ming in his sleep; that's got to be worth something.

50. Boston Celtics
Insider's Pick: Matt Barnes, F, UCLA
The Skinny: His inside-outside game is a perfect fit.

51. Portland Trail Blazers
Insider's Pick: J.R. Bremer, G, St. Bonaventure
The Skinny: The draft's best athlete. No one is really sure whether he's a point guard or shooting guard. Of course, no one is really sure what the Blazers are either.

52. Minnesota Timberwolves
Insider's Pick: DeAngelo Collins, F, HS Senior
The Skinny: He's not Kevin Garnett, but does have the size, versatility and athleticism to take a chance on.

53. Miami Heat
Insider's Pick: Luke Recker, G, Iowa
The Skinny: Riley would like a shooter and Recker may be the best one on the board.

54. New Jersey Nets
Insider's Pick: Juan Dixon, G, Maryland
The Skinny: It's a crime he falls this far, but Dixon's real value is on a veteran team. Considering that they were considering him with their first-round pick, the Nets will throw another parade if he's still on the board.

55. Dallas Mavericks
Insider's Pick: Lee Benson, F, Brown Mackey College (Kan.)
The Skinny: Cuban has the time, the money and the support staff to turn Benson into something special.

56. San Antonio Spurs (from LA Lakers)
Insider's Pick: Robert Archibald, F/C, Illinois
The Skinny: He's big and he'll do the dirty work down low.

57. San Antonio Spurs
Insider's Pick: Randy Holcomb, F, San Diego St.
The Skinny: He's a luxury, but his athleticism is worth a summer camp roster slot.

58. Sacramento Kings
Insider's Pick: Corsley Edwards, F, Central Connecticut
The Skinny: His wide body and hustle may help in the eternal struggle to stop Shaq.