No way to predict this draft

Top teams in a state of flux; trades could scramble things Chris McCosky / The Detroit News In the easiest years, predicting the NBA draft is a crap shoot. This year, it is futile. Any or all of the first five picks could be shuffled or dealt. Chicago, Miami, Minnesota, Seattle and Memphis all have explored possible trade scenarios. And, New York at No. 6, the Clippers at No. 7, Charlotte at No. 9, Portland at No. 13, Phoenix at No. 15 and Washington at No. 18 also have been linked to trade talks. Even if no trades are made -- highly doubtful -- teams as late as Wednesday were still unsure of whom they would take. With that in mind, all we can hope to do is identify as many of the 30 No. 1 picks as we can. If we match player and team, well, that will be a bonus. The lottery picks: 1. Chicago: Derrick Rose, PG, Memphis. Unless... [read full story]