With just two days to go before the 2013 NBA draft, it's time to take our first full look at both rounds.
Teams continue to narrow their draft lists, though with tons of trade talk and last-minute workouts taking place, there still are plenty of things up in the air.
I've been speaking with numerous NBA team sources about how the draft might play out Thursday.
Here's our latest update on how we see things going. For the second round, go here.
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1
Nerlens Noel
Cleveland Cavaliers
COLLEGE: Kentucky
AGE: 19
HT: 7-0
WT: 219
POS: C
Analysis: Yes, for the sixth straight mock draft, I have Noel at No. 1 despite a consensus among NBA bloggers that Maryland's Alex Len is going to be the top pick. I wrote a long post on TrueHoop Monday night on why I think the Cavs are leaning toward Noel.
Here's the short version: While I think Len and Anthony Bennett also are in play for the top pick, Noel appears to be a better fit with the criteria the Cavs are using this year and have used in the past for the lottery. The team itself has remained tight-lipped -- in part because a number of different trade scenarios it is exploring could alter the composition of the Cavs -- but I think it's going to be Noel.
2
Victor Oladipo
Orlando Magic
COLLEGE: Indiana
AGE: 21
HT: 6-4
WT: 213
POS: SG
Analysis: If the Cavs pass on Noel, the Magic are leaning strongly toward selecting him with the No. 2 pick. If Noel is off the board? Things get a little tougher. The Magic have explored a number of trade options, and if nothing can be worked out, it appears they are eyeing Oladipo over Ben McLemore. While McLemore is a stronger offensive player, Oladipo's defense and crazy motor hold a strong appeal for the Magic. Cody Zeller is a dark horse at No. 2.
3
Otto Porter
Washington Wizards
COLLEGE: Georgetown
AGE: 20
HT: 6-9
WT: 198
POS: SF
Analysis: With so much up in the air in this draft, Porter to the Wizards at No. 3 remains a constant. He's appeared here in every mock and I think it's unlikely we move him. While the Wizards have a lot of interest in Anthony Bennett, sources say they are now leaning toward taking Porter at No. 3. He fits a need, fits their culture and, like Oladipo, is viewed as a sure thing by many NBA GMs and scouts.