2010 NBA Draft Rewind: Five Guys Who Fell, and Five Who Went Too High

We all know that hindsight is 20/20. Looking back, it’s easy to say the Detroit Pistons made an egregious error in drafting Darko Milicic, the Wizards were clueless in their selection of Kwame Brown, and the Clippers…well, they were being the Cippers in 1998 when they went with Michael Olowokandi.

Still, there are some decisions that we question even as they unfold before our eyes. The 2004 NBA Draft comes to mind, when the Raptors took Rafael Araujo at No. 8—about 99.9 percent of the country knew that was a mistake as soon as the commish made the announcement. (more…)

2010 NBA Draft: Winners and Losers in the LeBron James Sweepstakes

In Thursday’s NBA Draft, teams basically had one of three priorities:

1. Stockpile as many assets as possible for the future

2. Save money to get under the luxury tax

3. Clear as much cap space as possible for free agents this summer

Like it or not, that’s the state of today’s NBA. Few teams are set in their rosters for next year; they want as much flexibility as possible. (more…)

2010 NBA Draft Grades: Breaking Down all the Picks

The 2010 NBA Draft has come and gone, and there weren’t as many “big name” trades as many expected.

When the biggest names that switched teams were Ryan Gomes, Martell Webster, and Morris Peterson, there isn’t a whole lot of marquee activity.

However, there were several trades involving draft picks, which we’ll get to shortly.

So, who won and who lost? (more…)

NBA Mock Draft 2010: Final Mock

The 2010 NBA Draft is just two hours away, which means NBA Soup’s draft experts are scratching away to make last-minute adjustments and produce a final mock.

Our aim is to be as accurate as possible in a fast-paced and quickly changing draft scene, taking recent trades and rumors into consideration.

Here is our final look at the first-round of the 2010 NBA Draft, along with some brief analysis for each pick. Follow the 2010 NBA Draft LIVE with our Live Draft Tracker article . To stay updated on all the picks and see what we have to say, click here. (more…)

2010 NBA Draft: LIVE Draft Tracker With Picks and Analysis

The 2010 NBA Draft is here and happening, folks. Our final NBA Mock Draft is in, and we’re reading to pit out expert picks against what’s really about to happen in the NBA Draft.

Just about everyone is set with John Wall going first and Evan Turner going second, but after that the draft is an arguable mess and toss-up. Expect many trades, both with picks and big-name players before the night is over.

Stick here with us as you watch the draft live, as we update every team’s pick with analysis, as well as catch all the trades and buzz! (more…)

2010 NBA Draft Comparisons: Dissecting the Top Prospects

True or false: the 2010 NBA Draft is Thursday night.

True!

With the World Cup, Wimbledon, the recent US Open, the conclusion of the exciting NBA Finals, and the league’s upcoming free agency bonanza, the NBA Draft has flown under-the-radar a bit. (more…)

Roberts’ Rant: Luke Babbitt Isn’t Just Another Adam Morrison

Let’s just get it out of the way. Luke Babbitt (hell, throw Gordon Hayward in the mix, too) is white. He has a decent handle, a sweet jumper, and can create his own shot.

Which, naturally, automatically means he can’t play defense, has zero lateral quickness, isn’t explosive, doesn’t have a true position, is a “tweener”, can’t keep up with elite athletes, and can’t do any of the awesome things he did in college at the next level. (more…)

NBA Mock Draft 2010: Full Two-Round Picks and Analysis

Everyone associated with college basketball and the NBA has an opinion about the 2010 NBA Draft. John Wall is almost guaranteed to be the top pick in the draft, while Evan Turner is a near-lock to go second.

However, after that, the door is wide open to trades and a number of prospects being called much earlier than they (or anyone else) would have predicted.

With the big day just three days away, NBA Soup takes a closer look at both rounds of the draft, while offering expert picks and analysis. (more…)

2010 NBA Draft Dish: Top News and Articles Around the Web

NBA Soup still likes to think of itself as a fine source for NBA Draft coverage, mocks, rankings, and player profiles. However, we’re well aware that there are other great sites out there with excellent mocks, rankings, profiles, and articles.

After checking out all we have to offer, take a look at theses links, as our writers gathered together the hottest NBA news, rumors, and articles for your viewing pleasure: (more…)

2010 NBA Draft Showdown: Evan Turner vs. Wesley Johnson

Since the influx of high schoolers declaring themselves eligible for the draft, and the “one year removed from high school” rule later instituted by the NBA, most of the lottery picks have become a gamble. (more…)