Conventional wisdom says the Heat take whomever the Bulls don't, but the team brass does not seem enamored with Beasley. Wouldn't it be funny if after all this Beasley/Rose talk, Beasley fell to 3? Beasley remains the best value here for a team that was the worst rebounding team in the NBA.

The Grizzlies have a dire need for a big man, which makes them a prime target to deal with the Heat and grab Beasley. But if that doesn't happen, Love is the pick for one simple reason: he's the only lottery pick willing to even work out for the Grizzlies. Love already has NBA strength and a very strong offensive game.

The hiring of Mike D'Antoni puts a whole new perspective on this pick. Danilo Gallinari's father was D'Antoni's teammate in Italy, but that's no clincher. The real need is for a PG, but Augustin would be a reach here. Gordon's stock slipped with a lackluster finish to his season, but he may be the best scorer left.

The whispers are that Westbrook has a promise from a team drafting ahead of the Paces. The Clippers are the most logical guess. With Shaun Livingston's future in doubt and Brevin Knight getting up there, the Clippers need is at the guard spot. In Westbrook, they get one of the best pound-for-pound defenders in the draft.

Gallinari could be a good fit here, but he's already expressed a desire to play for the Knicks or Nets. After last year's Yi debacle, the Bucks can't afford the risk. The Bucks seem to be zeroing in on Alexander, having brought him in for multiple workouts - and by almost all accounts he has wowed the teams he's met with.

The Pacers have an image problem to address and figure to be tiring of Jamaal Tinsley and his inability to stay healthy. Despite his lack of size (5'10"), Augustin solidified his draft stock by emerging as a go-to scoring option, while still dishing out a half dozen assists. As far as true point guards, only Rose is better right now.

With Augustin and Westbrook off the board, the Kings won't be finding Mike Bibby's replacement here. Mikki Moore's not going to cut it offensively at power forward. Weighing under 200 pounds, Randolph is certainly not a power forward - or at least not yet. But his upside is through the roof and the Kings have time to wait.

Point guard is a need, but only Mario Chalmers is left on the board - and this feels too high for him. The Blazers are the youngest team in the NBA, so they have no need to draft Donte' Greene or another young player. Rush is one of the most experienced players in the draft and would add depth at swingman.

DeAndre Jordan falls to the Warriors in this scenario. The team needs to get more physical and Chris Mullin has already expressed a need for a low post presence. Jordan is incredibly raw and hardly played toward the end of the season. But he has the size and athleticism that gives NBA scouts images of a legit center.

Donte' Greene would be a much-needed outside shooting threat for the Sixers, a team that hit the fewest 3s in the NBA last season. Greene is raw, and the type of player who would be projected in the top 5 if he had returned to school. His lack of defensive energy will need to change in a Sixers uniform

Given the uncertainty surrounding free agents Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison, it's hard to say exactly what the Wizards are looking for. Arthur's stock has slipped a bit after some lackluster workouts due to injury. His numbers don't reflect his talent, as he was forced to share the scoring load on a deep team.

The Nets actually have a solid group of young, defensive big men. But all lack a polished offensive game. McGee is a 7-footer with a European-style game, who brings strong shot-blocking skills to the table.has more upside than anyone left on the board, but in this case upside is just another word for project.

A year ago, he was a seldom-used backup to Joakim Noah and Al Horford. This year, Speights didn't set the world on fire, but he showed enough promise to get noticed. He has legitimate NBA size and would add depth to a frontline that sorely missed Tony Battie's presence in the lineup.

If all goes well at the top of the draft, the Sonics will have their backcourt of the future in place. So here they need to find a big man. Ajinca has the height and length that NBA teams crave, and his stock is reportedly rising. The Sonics have been burned by raw center prospects in the past, but can afford a risk this late.

Ibaka has as much potential as any international player in the draft. The son of a pro basketball player, he played in Spain's secondary league last season. He could very well stay in Europe for a year to gain more experience. The Rockets have enough depth that they'd be willing to wait on him to develop

The Hornets may be looking for a shooting guard in hopes of improving on Morris Peterson. Peja Stojakovic can't be relied on to defend shooting guards. This is not a strong area of the draft for shooting guards, but one player fits the bill. Courtney Lee, an outstanding scorer in college, is a rarity in this draft - a senior.

The Grizzlies already picked up a big man in Kevin Love, but the team could still use size. Leaving after his freshman season, Hickson almost tumbles to the second round behind more proven players. For the Grizzlies, he'd offer a strong defensive presence in a frontcourt that is suddenly quite promising.

The Pistons youth movement is already underway with Stuckey and Maxiell in the mix. Joe Dumars has made it known that no one on the roster is safe. Bill Walker is a lottery talent, but his stock has slipped over the years due in part to injuries. He's injured again now - but offers enough upside to warrant a 1st-round pick.