2008 NBA Mock Draft

(EDIT) As soon as I say "trades are doubtful", one emerges. Here's Mock Version 1.1

Here it is, my first ever NBA Mock draft. One round, complete with trades. The only way I will change this is if some sort of trade happens at least 2 hours before the draft begins, which is doubtful. So with no further adieu...

#1 - Chicago Bulls -- Derrick Rose, PG, Memphis
The Bulls get their guy in PG Derrick Rose. Rose's leadership and drive-and-dish abilities will instantly help the Bulls spot-up shooters such as Andres Nocioni and Ben Gordon, and will help cutters like Tyrus Thomas and Luol Deng.

#2 - Miami Heat -- O.J. Mayo, PG, USC
The Heat shock the world to the delight of the T-Wolves and take OJ Mayo with the #2 pick. Contemplating trading down, they eventually came to the conclusion that Mayo would be gone before the 4th overall pick regardless and take their player here.

#3 - Minnesota Timberwolves -- Michael Beasley, SF, Kansas State
Happiest team in the draft, the Wolves get the Rookie of the Year front runner with the #3 overall pick. Beasley instantly makes the Wolves a playoff contender.

#4 - Seattle Supersonics -- PICK TRADED to Milwaukee for #8 pick, Mo Williams, Future 2nd round pick.

#4 - Milwaukee Bucks -- Jarryd Bayless, PG, Arizona
The Bucks trade up to take the PG they want, fearing no PGs will be left by the #8 pick.

#5 - Memphis Grizzlies -- Kevin Love, PF/C, UCLA
Memphis needs a big man, and the decision comes down to Love or Brook Lopez

#6 - New York Knicks -- Eric Gordon, PG/SG, Indiana
The Knicks missed out on Mayo and Bayless, but take the big name over the speedy Westbrook. Gordon is ready for the NY Lifestyle.

#7 - Los Angeles Clippers -- Russell Westbrook, PG, UCLA
The Clippers get the perfect PG for their system. Westbrook can run past a defense and has a good 3-point shot.

#8 - Seattle Supersonics (via trade with Milwaukee) -- Brook Lopez, C, Stanford
Lopez falls a bit further than some thought, but finds a (temporary) home in Seattle. Some think Lopez should go #5 to Memphis.

#9 - Charlotte Bobcats -- D.J. Augustine, PG, Texas
The Bobcats reach a little with a PG that they feel can be the PG of the future for them. Risky gamble that could pay off.

#10 - New Jersey Nets -- Danilo Gallinari, SF, International
The Nets love this guy, and they need to start looking for replacements for their aging vet's.

#11 - Indiana Pacers -- Anthony Randolph, SF/PF, LSU

#12 - Sacramento Kings -- Joe Alexander, SF/PF, West Virginia

#13 - Portland Trailblazers -- PICK TRADED to New Jersey Nets along with 2nd round pick for Richard Jefferson

#13 - New Jersey Nets -- Brandon Rush, SG/SF, Kansas

#14 - Golden State Warriors -- Kosta Koufas, C, Ohio State

#15 - Pheonix Suns -- Jason Thompson, C, Rider

#16 - Philidelphia 76ers -- Darrell Arthur, PF, Kansas

#17 - Indiana Pacers (Via Toronto in Jermaine O'Neal deal) -- Robin Lopez, C, Stanford

#18 - Washington Wizards -- DeAndre Jordan, C, Texas A&M

#19 - Cleveland Cavaliers -- Marreese Speights, PF/C, Florida

#20 - Denver Nuggets -- JaVale McGee, C, Nevada

#21 - New Jersey Nets -- Roy Hibbert, C, Georgetown

#22 - Orlando Magic -- Donte Green, SG, Syracuse

#23 - Utah Jazz -- Chris Douglas-Roberts, SG/SF, Memphis

#24 - Seattle Supersonics -- J.J. Hickson, PF, N.C. State

#25 - Houston Rockets -- Courtney Lee, SG/SF, Western Kentucky

#26 - San Antonio Spurs -- Mario Chalmers, PG/SG, Kansas

#27 - Charlotte Hornets -- Ryan Anderson, PF, California

#28 - Memphis Grizzlies -- Alexis Ajinca, C, International

#29 - Detroit Pistons -- Bill Walker, SF, Kansas St.

#30 - Boston Celtics -- DeVon Hardin, C, California