Mock Draft

The big variable in this forecast is potential trades. The Timberwolves, Knicks, Clippers, Nets, Pacers and Blazers are all interested in making a move.

1 BULLS
Derrick Rose (right), 6'2 1/2" PG, Fr., Memphis Chicago needs Rose's leadership—as well as his speed, strength and court vision.

2 HEAT
Michael Beasley, 6'8" F, Fr., Kansas State Miami can't pass on this outrageous scoring talent to bookend with Dwyane Wade.

3 TIMBERWOLVES
Brook Lopez, 7'1/2" C, Soph., Stanford If Minnesota doesn't trade down, it will opt for the physical scoring center, who will enable Al Jefferson to return to power forward.

4 SUPERSONICS
Russell Westbrook, 6'31/2" G, Soph., UCLA Patient Seattle/Oklahoma City pulls a shocker here by choosing Westbrook's defense over Jerryd Bayless's scoring.

5 GRIZZLIES
O.J. Mayo, 6'4" G, Fr., USC Mayo is ready to help Memphis at both ends of the floor—unless a rival trades up to No. 3 to get him.

6 KNICKS
Danilo Gallinari, 6'9" SF, Italy His family's relationship with new coach Mike D'Antoni is less important than his size, athleticism and versatility.

7 CLIPPERS
Jerryd Bayless, 6'3" G, Fr., Arizona This Ben Gordon--like scorer can play alongside Shaun Livingston or help run the point in Livingston's absence.

8 BUCKS
Joe Alexander, 6'8" SF, Jr., West Virginia One of the draft's toughest guys, the athletic Alexander will plug a hole at small forward and excel for Scott Skiles.

9 BOBCATS
Kevin Love, 6'91/2" PF, Fr., UCLA New coach Larry Brown will love this hard-nosed player with the skills to score and the smarts to create offense for others.