Is Tyrus Thomas a lock to go second overall to the Bulls?

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a Bulls source is all but assured that general manager John Paxson will select the 6-8, 217-pound forward from LSU at No. 2. Paxson agreed last week that Thomas, 19, is the most athletic player available.

But another organization insider insists that, as of Monday, Paxson still was undecided on which prospect best fills the bill for the Bulls, who need more size in the post and at guard.

'I'm just [hoping] to go to the team where I'm best going to fit in,'' Thomas said. ''I don't want to be No. 1 and then not have a great career. I'd rather go down to 2, 3 or 4 and go somewhere where I can shine and play well.''