With the NBA draft two days away, it's time to take our first full look at how both rounds will play out Thursday. Teams continue to narrow down their lists, but with tons of trade talk and last-minute workouts taking place, plenty of things are still up in the air.
Here's our best stab, after talking to numerous NBA team sources, at all 60 picks.
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Cleveland
(via L.A. Clippers)
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Kyrie Irving
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Position: PG
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 191 pounds
Age: 19
School: Duke</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: Two days before the draft, the Cavs are still claiming they haven't made up their mind. ESPN's Ric Bucher reported the Cavs had settled on Irving on Monday, but while the report was running on the ticker, owner Dan Gilbert was meeting with Derrick Williams in Cleveland.
While sources continue to point toward Irving's being the No. 1 pick, Williams' camp is holding out hope that it has a chance. Could the Cavs still have concerns about Irving's toe? Or are they worried that at No. 4 they can't get a solid big man?
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Minnesota
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Derrick Williams
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Position: PF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 249
Age: 20
School: Arizona</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: Still hearing the Wolves are hoping to get a great offer for the No. 2 pick. Hearing the best one they have right now is from Phoenix (Marcin Gortat and the No. 13 pick).
If they can't find a trade they like, they'll swallow hard, take Williams and work out the rest this summer via trades. If they get Williams, Michael Beasley could be gone by the time the season starts.
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Utah
(via New Jersey)
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Brandon Knight
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Position: PG
Height: 6-3
Weight: 177
Age: 19
School: Kentucky </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: The Jazz have had virtually every prospect in the draft come in for a workout. It doesn't sound like they are in love with anyone at No. 3. Knight and Kemba Walker are both possibilities if the Jazz go with a guard. Big men Enes Kanter and Jan Vesely also are getting a look here.
I'm hearing there's a slight preference for Knight right now, but truthfully it sounds like all four players are still in the mix at No. 3.
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Cleveland
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Enes Kanter
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Position: C
Height: 6-11
Weight: 260
Age: 19
Country: Turkey </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: We had Jonas Valanciunas in this position last week. But on Monday, we reported that Valanciunas' buyout with his team in Lithuania would prohibit him from coming to the NBA next season.
The Cavs love Valanciunas, but do they love him enough to draft him even if he won't be coming to the NBA next season? I doubt it at No. 4. The Cavs have been exploring a number of trade possibilities to move down a few spots in the draft. If they stay here, I think Kanter is their guy.
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Toronto
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Jan Vesely
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Position: PF
Height: 6-11
Weight: 240
Age: 21
Country: Czech Republic </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: Bryan Colangelo saw both Vesely and Bismack Biyombo this past weekend in New York. Biyombo is a much bigger leap of faith at No. 5 than Vesely is. Kemba Walker and Kawhi Leonard are in the mix as well. But Vesely has been the favorite for a while, and I think he still is.
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Washington
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Kawhi Leonard
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Position: SF
Height: 6-7
Weight: 228
Age: 19
School: San Diego State </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: The Wizards need rebounding and would love it if Enes Kanter was still on the board. They also have been huge fans of Vesely and would jump at the chance to take him here. But if they're both off the board, this pick comes down to Leonard, Tristan Thompson and Klay Thompson.
It might be a tough call for the Wizards, but the smart money is on Leonard. The Wizards have been all over him all year. He's tough, he's versatile and if he ever learns to really shoot the basketball ... watch out.
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Sacramento
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Kemba Walker
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Position: PG
Height: 6-1
Weight: 184
Age: 21
School: UConn </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: This becomes a tough call if Kawhi Leonard is off the board. The Kings need help at both small forward and the point. The only other small forward to really consider here is Chris Singleton. The Kings do like him, but he might be a reach at No. 7.
Of the point guards left on the board, the Kings can choose between Walker and Jimmer Fredette. Walker might be the safer pick. He's a leader, he can play right now and he brings toughness and character. But I'm not sure he's the best fit.
Fredette, as we've been writing for the past three weeks, is the dark horse here. The Maloof brothers love him, he's probably a better fit in the Kings' backcourt than Walker and the fans in Sacramento would love him. Also don't count out Alec Burks. Sources say he had a terrific workout in Sacramento, and the Kings think he could be a point guard at the next level. He's a long shot but worth mentioning here.
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Detroit
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Bismack Biyombo
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Position: PF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 243
Age: 18
Country: Congo </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: We've had the Pistons taking Valanciunas the past few weeks, but with Valanciunas now planning on returning to Europe for another year, I don't think the Pistons will take the chance. With Kemba Walker also off the board, the Pistons are down to two prospects -- Biyombo and Tristan Thompson.
Thompson has upside, but from what I can gather, the team is still very high on Biyombo. The Pistons know how to develop a defensive stopper like this. This pick might come down to what happens at Tuesday's workout between Thompson and Biyombo.
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Charlotte
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Marcus Morris
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Position: PF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 230
Age: 21
School: Kansas</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: The Bobcats have a number of needs, but sources say they are prioritizing taking a veteran college player who can contribute right away. It sounds as though the team is down to Morris, Chris Singleton, Klay Thompson and Alec Burks here. Morris might be the least sexy player of the group, but he might be the safest.
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Milwaukee
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Klay Thompson
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Position: PG
Height: 6-7
Weight: 206
Age: 21
School: Washington State </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Analysis: I think this pick likely comes down to Thompson and Alec Burks. They play the same position but have different strengths. Thompson is a shooter; Burks is a slasher.
With the Bucks telling me pretty strongly that they're holding on to Brandon Jennings as their point guard, and with the team making a strong drive to get back in the playoffs, I think Thompson is a better fit.