The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected by most NBA executives to trade up from No. 12 in this year's draft.

The Thunder have a surplus of first round picks and a shortage of roster spots.

Last year, the Thunder traded three future first round picks to acquire the No. 11 pick from the New York Knicks.

Will Dawkins has emerged as a strong candidate to join Michael Winger in the front office of the Washington Wizards.

Winger worked with Dawkins in the Oklahoma City Thunder front office.