Last year’s lottery: Texas PG DJ Augustin 9th. It seemed curious at the time – they had Ray Felton – and Augustin was undersized. In his last college game, Derrick Rose owned him. Augustin had a terrific rookie year, averaging 11 pgg and hitting 43 percent from three.
Needs: Can the lowest scoring team in the league find some offense in free agency or the draft?
Position issues: Is Boris Diaw really a PF? Is Gerald Wallace a SG or SF? Is Okafor a PF or C?
Recent workouts: Monday, they brought in Chase Budinger, BJ Mullens and Terrence Williams.
The Pick: There’s a dire need for a shooter. Vlad Rad is a nice shooter as a 6th man; Raja Bell at 33 isn’t the gunner he once was. Budinger, despite his defensive issues, seems like a good fit. Williams also shoots the ball well, is more athletic, and a better defender. Is it a coin toss between those two? Williams could potentially be gone; if he’s not, there’s your pick.

Next year’s starting lineup looks promising: Felton/Augustin; Williams; Wallace; Diaw; Okafor. Vlad Rad as the 6th man.

13. Indiana Pacers
 14. Phoenix Suns