1. Michael Beasley – Beasley will be able to score and rebound right away.
2. Greg Oden – Don’t forget about Oden, who missed his rookie year.
3. OJ Mayo – Should score right away with the Grizzlies.
4. Derrick Rose – Expect him to start slow and then come on strong.
5. Rudy Fernandez – Expect him produce great numbers if a starter.
6. Kevin Love – Love has a very developed game and should shine.
7. Eric Gordon – Could score by the dozens with the Clippers.
8. Jerryd Bayless – The Blazers have three top rookies in the top ten.
9. Brandon Rush – Should …read more

Check out these funny videos from the 2008 NBA Draft. While the NBA draft is certainly big business for the teams involved, there always seems to be a few humorous happenings along the way.
First we have Brook Lopez freaking out because he didn’t go as high as expected — he even compares himself to Brady Quinn. The second video is the always lovable Stephen A. Smith getting heckled at the draft. The third video is of Knicks fans booing the Danilo Gallinari pick.

Memphis receives OJ Mayo, Marko Jaric, Antoine Walker and Greg Buckner and trades Kevin Love, Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal and Jason Collins to Minnesota.
Milwaukee received Richard Jefferson and sent Bobby Simmons and Yi Jianlian to New Jersey.
In a three team transaction, Portland gets Nicolas Batum, Memphis gets Darrell Arthur and Houston gets Donte Green, Joey Dorsey and a future second rounder from Memphis.
In another three team trade, Chicago gets Omer Asik, Denver gets Sonny Weems and Portland gets three future second round picks.
Detroit received Walter Sharpe and Trent Plaisted and traded DJ White to Seattle.
Cleveland received Darnell Jackson and sent …read more

1. Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose
2. Miami Heat – Michael Beasley
3. Minnesota Timberwolves – OJ Mayo
4. Seattle Supersonics – Russell Westbrook
5. Memphis Grizzlies – Kevin Love
6. New York Knicks – Danilo Gallinari
7. Los Angeles Clippers – Eric Gordon
8. Milwaukee Bucks – Joe Alexander
9. Charlotte Bobcats – DJ Augustin
10. New Jersey Nets – Brook Lopez
11. Indiana Pacers – Jerryd Bayless
12. Sacramento Kings – Jason Thompson
13. Portland Trail Blazers – Brandon Rush
14. Golden State Warriors – Anthony Randolph
15. Phoenix Suns – Robin Lopez
16. Philadelphia 76ers – Marreese Speights
17. Indiana Pacers – Roy Hibbert
18. Washington Wizards – JaVale McGee
19. Cleveland Cavaliers – J.J. …read more

1. Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose
2. Miami Heat – Michael Beasley
3. Minnesota Timberwolves – OJ Mayo
4. Seattle Supersonics – Russell Westbrook
5. Memphis Grizzlies – Kevin Love
6. New York Knicks – Danilo Gallinari
7. Los Angeles Clippers – Jerryd Bayless
8. Milwaukee Bucks – Joe Alexander
9. Charlotte Bobcats – Brook Lopez
10. New Jersey Nets – Eric Gordon
11. Indiana Pacers – Darrell Arthur
12. Sacramento Kings – DJ Augustin
13. Portland Trail Blazers – Nicolas Batum
14. Golden State Warriors – Alexis Ajinca
15. Phoenix Suns – Brandon Rush
16. Philadelphia 76ers – Marreese Speights
17. Indiana Pacers – Kosta Koufos
18. Washington Wizards – DeAndre Jordan
19. Cleveland Cavaliers – Robin …read more

Chris Douglas-Roberts, Memphis
It’s difficult to figure out why Chris Douglas-Roberts isn’t a higher ranked prospect. As it stands, he appears to be headed to the late first round. However, as a player, he has shown few weaknesses during his college days. He’s a shooting guard who shoots a high percentage, plays adequate defense and simply just knows how to score. Perhaps his lack of world-class athleticism and speed is hurting his stock. That said, whoever picks CDR will be very glad they did.
Richard Hendrix, Alabama
It seems like every year, a couple quality bigmen fall to …read more

Arguably the most athletic player in the entire 2008 NBA Draft is Joe Alexander of West Virginia. A small forward, Alexander can jump with anyone. He also isn’t afraid to finish with power around the rim.
Alexander is looking more and more like a top ten pick as he continues to impress teams during workouts. He could go as high as number six to the New York Knicks.
While Alexander isn’t a great basketball player yet, he has the physical tools to be become a very good basketball player. An intriguing aspect is that Alexander is …read more

Jerryd Bayless had a great freshman season at the University of Arizona and is currently viewed as a lock for a top five pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Bayless isn’t a flawless prospect but he has high potential and his skills are advanced for his age.
Bayless, who stands around 6-foot-3, is a combo guard who will likely play more point guard than shooting guard in the NBA. He’s not a true point guard but by all accounts he has the work ethic and the skills to make the transition to point guard.
Right now, Bayless’ ability to score …read more

OJ Mayo is one of the most exciting players available in the 2008 NBA Draft. Mayo is a combo guard who excels at scoring. While he has the potential to buy some minutes at point guard, Mayo’s biggest strength in the NBA will likely be his ability to score the ball.
Mayo entered the college basketball season as perhaps the most highly regarded prospect in all of college basketball. But at USC Mayo struggled a bit and his draft stock began to drop. But as the season went on, Mayo’s stock began to rise once again.
Now it’s …read more

Brandon Rush, formerly of the national champion Kansas Jayhawks, is one of the players most ready to produce on the NBA level. Rush has been an NBA prospect for over four years and now he’s ready to finally make the jump to the pros.
Rush isn’t a flashy player but the 6-foot-6 swingman seemingly does everything well. He’s one of the best perimeter defenders in the draft. He can shoot from multiple spots on the court. He’s athletic and is quick on his feet. Rush is also a capable passer a player who should be able …read more