some interesting info:

http://nbadraft.net/node/1264

2008 Extended Mock Draft: Vol 2.1
Submitted by Aran_Smith on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 9:25pm.



This year's draft is one of the most difficult ever to project because there are so many unknowns with regard to trades taking place at the top of the draft, beginning with the 2nd pick, down through the lottery and into the late first round. Look for a number of trades to go down changing the expected course of events throughout the draft.


1.

Derrick Rose
The Bulls have yet to make any official decision, but indications continue to build that they will opt for the ultra-athletic local floor general. Rose is the type of franchise PG that teams dream of obtaining.
2.


Michael Beasley
Odds are this pick will be traded as South Beach and Beasley might not be a great fit. Seattle, and Memphis are both pushing hard to move up for Beasley, with Wilcox and Conley being dangled along with their picks. Riley is targeting Mayo and weighing what he can get in return in a deal.
3.



OJ Mayo
Riley and McHale are playing a game of chicken. The Heat would like to nail down a trade with Minnesota, who has no need for Mayo but are leveraging him to limit their losses in a 2 for 3 swap. They could reach a deal with Miami, or decide to call Miami's bluff. There's a chance the T-Wolves will opt for Love with their pick which would send a huge ripple effect through the rest of the picks. New York is also trying to move up for Mayo so a trade down to 6 is a possibility. Minny holds a lot of the cards in this year's draft.
4.



Brook Lopez
If Seattle holds onto the pick , there's a good chance they will opt for Lopez. But with all of the deals being discussed, this draft appears likely to be trade heavy. The Bobcats are looking to move up and they're targeting either of the UCLA duo. Lopez offers a safe though unspectacular option at 9.
5.
Eric Gordon
It appears the Grizzlies are shying away from Love and now have Gordon pegged at 5. Gordon gives the a thunder to accompany Rudy Gay's lightning. Gordon gives the Griz a ton more value at this position than Love.
6.


Russell Westbrook
Westbrook and Mayo are the two players Walsh is targeting. If Mayo goes 3rd as expected, odds are Lopez will go fourth and Westbrook will slip to 6th as the Grizzlies will opt for Gordon or Love.
7.



Jerryd Bayless
The Suns are discussing a deal with the Clips that would involve swapping picks plus Leandro Barbosa and Corey Maggette. Phoenix is targeting Westbrook, but odds are he wont be available here, which could be a deal breaker. Although the Knicks have struggled with the combo-guard type with Marbury and would prefer a true floor general, they have Westbrook, Bayless and Love on their short list. Donnie Walsh knows value, and if Bayless falls to them, he will be hard to pass up on.
8.


Joe Alexander
Alexander's background growing up in China and having learned Mandarin is an interesting twist of fate if he ends up playing alongside Yi. Alexander is a premiere athlete with a high motor and character.
9.




Kevin Love
the Bobcats are very high on Love who would fit into Larry Brown's system well. There's still the chance that Minnesota or Memphis could have a change of heart, but it appears that both teams are
10.



Danilo Gallinari
Gallo is still being linked to the 10th pick, it's unclear whether the Nets will keep him or if a deal has been made with a team such as Portland.
11.





Anthony Randolph
With the Pacers acquiring Ford, Augustin no longer looks like a target for them. Randolph is about as un-ready to come into the NBA as it gets but for a team like Indiana looking long term, he offers a nice option. The growing notion is that Randolph is a skinny four, but in reality he is a lanky 3. He has solid ball handling and the type of foot speed that would make Kevin Durant lethal. Indiana's top 3 players are small forwards, then again Atlanta stockpiled small forwards for a number of years and appears to be in better shape than Indiana currently.
12.


DJ Augustin
Augustin has been linked to Indiana, however his size is still seen as a concern by a number of teams. The Kings have a lot of needs, but without their former floor general Mike Bibby point guard may be the most glaring.
13.

Brandon Rush
Portland is attempting to move up for either Augustin or Gallinari. Rush can defend and shoot and should give an instant contribution. The Blazers are looking to contend and add pieces ready to contribute. Rush has the defensive ability and outside shooting to help the Blazers on the wing.

[Edited by - crzymdups on 26-06-2008 02:53 AM]