What do RC Buford and Gregg Popovich have up their sleeve this draft season?  Let’s take a look at the Spurs’ draft possibilities:

Returning Players-  Tim Duncan (PF); Richard Jefferson (SF); Tony Parker (PG); Emanuel Ginobili (SG); Antonio McDyess (PF); George Hill (PG); DeJuan Blair (PF); Malik Hairston (SG – Team Option); Alonzo Gee (SF – Player Option)

Team Payroll (9 Players) – $67,606328

Estimated Salary Cap – $56,000,000

Team Needs- Perimeter shooting; Looking towards the future – Replacing Duncan, Parker and Ginobili

Position Needs – SG; C

Picks –  1^st Round (#20); 2^nd Round (#49)

I had the opportunity to speak yesterday with Donald Sloan from Texas A&M about the upcoming draft, how he improved during his time at A&M and much more.  For those not familiar with Donald, make sure you remember his name, he has a bright future ahead of him and I have no doubt we will be seeing him in the NBA real soon. 

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With the draft a few days away, word is out that the Hornets may be amenable to trading Chris Paul this summer.  Will this have any effect on the Hornets’ draft plans.  Let’s take a look at the possibilities:

Returning Players-  Chris Paul (PG); Darren Collison (PG); Predrag Stojakovic (SF); Emeka Okafor (C); David West (PF); Morris Peterson (SG); James Posey (SF); Darius Songalia (PF – Player Option); Julian Wright (SF); Marcus Thorton (SG)

Team Payroll (10 Players) – $73,023,358

Estimated Salary Cap – $56,000,000

Team Needs- Perimeter shooting; Frontcourt help; Bench scorers

Position Needs – SG; SF; C

Picks –  1^st Round (#11)

Everyone make sure to check out RotoExperts Hoop Edition Radio Show tonight at 8:30.  I will be on talking NBA Draft with the guys. Just follow the link below:

 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rotoradio/2010/06/22/rotoradio-hoops-edition

Dexter Pittman, Texas - Senior

Center-  6'10, 290

 10.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.9 bpg, 65% FG, 56% FT    

 DraftSite.com Mock Draft Position - #54 (2nd Round, 24th Pick)