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Mavericks Could Trade Or Stash 13th Pick

Mark Cuban admitted on Saturday that the Dallas Mavericks could end up trading or stashing their 13th overall pick in this year's NBA draft.

To prevent the player's $1.66 million against the salary cap, the Mavericks might draft a player "to stash overseas somewhere," Cuban said.

"If you look at this like a two-year plan, then we think we're on track to have a great team by the end of next year," Cuban said.

Via Tim MacMahon/ESPN

James Southerland To Workout For Eight Teams

James Southerland has scheduled eight visits over the next few weeks.

Southerland will work out for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz.

"He's visiting a bunch of teams," Southerland's agent, Mark Bartelstein said. "He's going to be very, very busy."

Southerland worked out for the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this week.

Via Mike Waters/Syracuse Post-Standard

Peyton Siva Impresses At Nets Combine

Peyton Siva auditioned for the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

“He’s real competitive, [has] great speed,” Nets director of player personnel Gregg Polinsky said. “What do you say? [He comes from a] winning culture, he’s been coached, can take all you can give him ... he’s going to get some looks.”

Siva led Louisville to a national title and believes that experience will help him handle the pressure of playing at the next level.

“It helped me a lot,” Siva said, “because I was able to play against a lot of different guards, and especially against some of the top-tier point guards.

“Obviously winning helped a lot.”

Via Tim Bontemps/New York Post

Blazers Schedule Workout With Pierre Jackson

The Portland Trail Blazers have scheduled a pre-draft workout with Pierre Jackson, a 5-foot-10 point guard out of Baylor.

Considered a mid second round selection just a few weeks ago, Jackson is now being projected as a first round pick.

The Blazers have four picks in the draft, including the No. 10 overall selection.

Via Chris Haynes/CSNNW

Celtics Set To Workout Six Point Guards, Four Centers

The Boston Celtics will host six point guards and four centers for draft workouts this weekend.

Point guards Shane Larkin of Miami, Phil Pressey of Missouri, Pierre Jackson of Baylor, Peyton Siva of Louisville, Erick Green of Virginia Tech, and Myck Kabongo of Texas are scheduled to attend.

The centers expected to participate are Jeff Withey of Kansas, Steven Adams of Pittsburgh, Colton Iverson of Colorado State, and Greg Echenique of Creighton.

The Celtics have the No. 16 pick in the June 27 draft.

Via Baxter Holmes/Boston Globe

Anthony Bennett Doesn't Want To Be Labeled By Position, Believes He Can Play Inside And Out

Anthony Bennett proved to be a versatile player in his lone season at UNLV.

Bennett possesses a 7-foot-1 wingspan and shot 38 percent from beyond the arc in 35 games for the Runnin’ Rebels.

"I just feel like I’m a basketball player. I don’t really have a position. I can play inside. I can play out," the 6-foot-8 Bennett said. "So whatever a team needs, I think I got it."

Bennett has spent time doing background work on teams that might select him. 

"I can go anywhere in the top 5. I feel I can play in any of those systems," Bennett said. "I don’t even have to change my game."

Via Michael Lee/Washington Post

Grunfeld Believes This Is A Three Player Draft, Won't Rule Out Trade For Wizards

Ernie Grunfeld believes there's talent beyond the top two picks in the upcoming draft.

"Well, I think it’s a three-player draft," Grunfeld said, when told the draft is being described as top heavy, with the top two players being Nerlens Noel and Ben McLemore. "But I won’t tell you who that third player is."

Grunfeld seemed to suggest the Wizards already have a player in mind.

"Obviously we've been going through this process already, but the process will continue," he said. "And as I said before, we feel good about the player that’s probably going to be available to us at that spot."

Grunfeld wouldn’t rule out the possibility of trading the No. 3 pick.

"Well, I think everything is on the table," he said. "We feel good about where we are, we think we’ll get a nice player, but you never say never to anything."

Via Dan Steinberg/Washington Post

Sources: Timberwolves Targeting Oladipo, Want To Move Up In Draft

The Minnesota Timberwolves are targeting Victor Oladipo in the NBA draft, according to league sources.

The Timberwolves currently have the ninth overall pick and would have to move up to get Oladipo.

Flip Saunders is likely to engage the Charlotte Bobcats, holders of the No. 4 pick, in trade talks.

Via Darren Wolfson/1500ESPN

Trey Burke Scheduled To Work Out For Magic

Trey Burke is scheduled to work out for the Orlando Magic before the June 27 draft.

Burke has scheduled just one workout thus far.

"I may do three or four (workouts with teams), two or three, I don't know (yet),” Burke said. "Everything's not (totally) scheduled yet still."

Burke doesn’t have a preference for where he could end up.

"Wherever I go, it doesn't matter," he says. "Wherever I go, I'm going to be ready to play right away.

"Try and contribute at a high level."

Via Nick Baumgardner/Michigan Live

Cavaliers Considering Otto Porter With First Pick

Otto Porter Jr. is under consideration by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick, according to a source with knowledge of the team's thinking.

Porter is a sophomore forward out of Georgetown.

Chris Grant selected Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters higher than most had projected.

Via Michael Lee/Washington Post

NBA Draft Archives

Dumars, Pistons 'Comfortable' With No. 8 Draft Slot

The Pistons will pick in the lottery for the tenth straight season.

Krzyzewski Plans To Utilize Jabari Parker Like LeBron

Jabari Parker has the versatility to play multiple positions.

Trey Burke Hearing Draft Position Likely Between Two And Six

Trey Burke is unlikely to fall out of the top 10 in June's draft.

Calipari: Cavaliers Should Draft Nerlens Noel With Top Pick

The Cavaliers won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday and could draft Nerlens Noel.

Suns Targeting Athleticism, Perimeter Shooting

The Suns will pick fifth overall in the 2013 NBA Draft, their highest selection since 1987 when they selected Armen Gilliam at No. 2.

D.J. Stephens Records 46-Inch Vertical

D.J. Stephens was also named Conference-USA Defensive Player of the Year.

Mavericks Looking To Trade 13th Overall Pick To Clear Cap Space For Howard

The 13th overall pick has a cap hold of $1,655,300, cap space the Mavericks are looking to clear.

Oladipo Emerging As GM's Favorite Player In Draft

Victor Oladipo appears to be the most popular player in the 2013 NBA Draft for general managers, even if he isn't on top of draft boards.

Cavaliers Win Lottery; Magic, Wizards In Top-3

The 2013 NBA Draft Lottery was held on Tuesday in Times Square with the Cavaliers winning for the second time in three years.

NBA GM: No One Worthy Of No. 1 Pick

Nerlens Noel is the favorite to go No. 1 in the June draft.

Alex Len Believes He Will Become Best Player In Draft

Alen Len is confident about what he will be able to accomplish at the NBA level.

Source: Blazers Considering Trading Up To Select Oladipo

Victor Oladipo is projected to go in the top five of the upcoming NBA draft.

Afflalo Wants To Play To His Strengths Next Season

Arron Afflalo struggled in his first season with the Magic.

Michael Reinsdorf Believes Mirotic Would Be Lottery Pick In This Year's Draft

Nikola Mirotic was drafted 23rd overall in 2011.

Carlisle Has Studied Past Drafts, Values Experienced Prospects

The Mavericks will pick in the lottery for the first time since 2004.

Otto Porter Patterns Game After Tayshaun Prince

Otto Porter is considered the top-ranked small forward in the NBA draft.

Source: Warriors Believe Purchasing Draft Pick An Option

The Warriors believe they can purchase a first or second round pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Deshaun Thomas Refused To Give Spurs His Cell Number At Draft Combine

Deshaun Thomas interviewed with the Spurs on Thursday.

Nerlens Noel Targeting Christmas Return From Torn ACL

Nerlens Noel is recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee.

Sources: Schroeder, Antetokounmpo Given First Round Promises

Both Dennis Schroeder and Giannis Antetokounmpo could elect to withdraw from the draft as International prospects.
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