The first attempt... let's go through the top 5... edited, due to the Pistons trade into the top 5.
1. Cavaliers - Vince Keogan. No doubt. Likely to be a top 10 scorer his first year. Could end up being the best offensive player in the game. Perfect player to begin a rebuild.
2. Pistons - Stan Manning. The guess with the Pistons is still Stan Manning. Pistons got younger with the trade of Nash and Tinsley, and Manning would be a nice PF next to Doleac, and make up for Ferry's missing scoring. If Wells is chosen, look for Dunleavy or RJeff to be moved.
3. New York Knicks - Russel Houbregs - This one is tough. If Manning is available, this is a no brainer. But with Manning off the table, it gets tough. Knicks are set at PG and SG, with Miles and Crawford, and have needs at all other positions. Russel is an excellent offensive SF with an A potential. If Wells is chosen, look for Crawford or Wells to be on the trading block. Neither has the size to play SF.
4. Hawks - Trevor Wells - Hawks would love Wells to fall to them. Wells is a nice all-around scoring SG with decent to good defense and a good handle. He would look quite good next to Del Negro. Newton is also a possibility here, if Schenk is not the answer at PG.
5. Trailblazers - Matthew Marion - get your shooting guards while they are hot. Set at the point with Telfair, PF with Zach, the Blazers have needs at SG, SF, and center. Marion is an excellent SG prospect, loaded with potential. And his excellent ball handling will help Telfair in the backcourt. Although with a new GM, anything is possible.
