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2009-10 Draft Prep: Our first 12-team mock

Now that the dust has settled in the NBA offseason landscape, it's time to take our first serious look at the season ahead from a Fantasy standpoint.

Up to this point, most types of analysis about the season ahead has been conjecture. Now, we've got a much better idea of what will be going down this fall in the NBA and it's time to start thinking about how drafts might look like. It's never too early to get ready, and thanks to our useful mock draft feature, you can already start getting your feet wet as well. Try drafting in Head-to-Head or Rotisserie formats with league sizes of either 10 or 12 teams. Drafts start every five minutes.

As for our first mock of the offseason, we are starting with our most popular format. The majority of CBSSports.com leagues are Head-to-Head, 12-team leagues with standard scoring, so that's what we'll address first. Don't worry, Rotisserie owners, we'll take care of you as well as we'll be doing plenty of these leading up to draft season in a variety of formats.

As the draft unfolds, I'll be breaking it down in my blog, so be sure to check it out to get a better idea of the reasoning behind some of these picks.

Here's a closer look at what we are dealing with for this mock:

Scoring

Assists- 2 points
Blocks- 1 point
Points- 1 point
Steals- 1 point
Turnovers- -1 point
Rebounds- 1 point

Rosters

10 active spots, 4 reserve spots
Starting lineup consists of four guards, four forwards and two centers

Draft Order

Lauren Shehadi, Video Host
Eric Mack, Senior Fantasy Writer
Ian Melmood, Fantasy Writer
Sergio Gonzalez, Fantasy Writer
Jeff Lippman, Fantasy Writer
Jamey Eisenberg, Senior Fantasy Writer
Peter Madden, Editorial Director, Fantasy
Fazal Imam, Fantasy Producer
Michael Hurcomb, Fantasy Writer
Ross Devonport, Senior Fantasy Writer
Scott White, Fantasy Writer
Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Writer

Draft Results
Round 1
PickTeamPlayer
1Jeff LippmanDurant, Kevin
2Al MelchiorJames, LeBron
3Kevin GoodwinPaul, Chris
4John GarciaWade, Dwyane
5Scott WhiteWilliams, Deron
6Peter MaddenHoward, Dwight
7Adam MooreAnthony, Carmelo
8Dave RichardBryant, Kobe
9Jamey EisenbergEvans, Tyreke
10Ed GaunaNowitzki, Dirk
11Sergio GonzalezRose, Derrick
12Michael HurcombRondo, Rajon
Round 2
PickTeamPlayer
1Michael HurcombLee, David
2Sergio GonzalezIguodala, Andre
3Ed GaunaRoy, Brandon
4Jamey EisenbergCurry, Stephen
5Dave RichardStoudemire, Amar'e
6Adam MooreEllis, Monta
7Peter MaddenNash, Steve
8Scott WhiteGasol, Pau
9John GarciaWestbrook, Russell
10Kevin GoodwinGranger, Danny
11Al MelchiorLopez, Brook
12Jeff LippmanBosh, Chris
Round 3
PickTeamPlayer
1Jeff LippmanJohnson, Joe
2Al MelchiorDavis, Baron
3Kevin GoodwinRandolph, Zach
4John GarciaWallace, Gerald
5Scott WhiteJefferson, Al
6Peter MaddenSmith, Josh
7Adam MooreAldridge, LaMarcus
8Dave RichardBrooks, Aaron
9Jamey EisenbergHorford, Al
10Ed GaunaHarris, Devin
11Sergio GonzalezJennings, Brandon
12Michael HurcombJamison, Antawn
Round 4
PickTeamPlayer
1Michael HurcombKidd, Jason
2Sergio GonzalezDuncan, Tim
3Ed GaunaLove, Kevin
4Jamey EisenbergGriffin, Blake
5Dave RichardWest, David
6Adam MooreFelton, Raymond
7Peter MaddenArenas, Gilbert
8Scott WhiteJackson, Stephen
9John GarciaWall, John
10Kevin GoodwinGay, Rudy
11Al MelchiorStuckey, Rodney
12Jeff LippmanBogut, Andrew
Round 5
PickTeamPlayer
1Jeff LippmanBlatche, Andray
2Al MelchiorBillups, Chauncey
3Kevin GoodwinMiller, Andre
4John GarciaKaman, Chris
5Scott WhiteCollison, Darren
6Peter MaddenPierce, Paul
7Adam MooreGasol, Marc
8Dave RichardSalmons, John
9Jamey EisenbergNoah, Joakim
10Ed GaunaScola, Luis
11Sergio GonzalezMayo, O.J.
12Michael HurcombDeng, Luol
Round 6
PickTeamPlayer
1Michael HurcombParker, Tony
2Sergio GonzalezWilliams, Mo
3Ed GaunaGordon, Eric
4Jamey EisenbergButler, Caron
5Dave RichardBoozer, Carlos
6Adam MooreNelson, Jameer
7Peter MaddenCarter, Vince
8Scott WhiteBargnani, Andrea
9John GarciaGreen, Jeff
10Kevin GoodwinNene,
11Al MelchiorLandry, Carl
12Jeff LippmanFlynn, Jonny
Round 7
PickTeamPlayer
1Jeff LippmanMartin, Kevin
2Al MelchiorPrince, Tayshaun
3Kevin GoodwinBeasley, Michael
4John GarciaTurkoglu, Hedo
5Scott WhiteDiaw, Boris
6Peter MaddenMing, Yao
7Adam MooreTerry, Jason
8Dave RichardMurphy, Troy
9Jamey EisenbergMillsap, Paul
10Ed GaunaGinobili, Manu
11Sergio GonzalezHibbert, Roy
12Michael HurcombAriza, Trevor
Round 8
PickTeamPlayer
1Michael HurcombOdom, Lamar
2Sergio GonzalezGallinari, Danilo
3Ed GaunaCousins, DeMarcus
4Jamey EisenbergChandler, Wilson
5Dave RichardThompson, Jason
6Adam MooreBrand, Elton
7Peter MaddenCrawford, Jamal
8Scott WhiteWilliams, Terrence
9John GarciaHarrington, Al
10Kevin GoodwinRichardson, Jason
11Al MelchiorOkafor, Emeka
12Jeff LippmanGarnett, Kevin
Round 9
PickTeamPlayer
1Jeff LippmanBynum, Andrew
2Al MelchiorBrewer, Corey
3Kevin GoodwinLewis, Rashard
4John GarciaAllen, Ray
5Scott WhiteHoliday, Jrue
6Peter MaddenCamby, Marcus
7Adam MooreVillanueva, Charlie
8Dave RichardHamilton, Richard
9Jamey EisenbergRandolph, Anthony
10Ed GaunaUdrih, Beno
11Sergio GonzalezYoung, Thaddeus
12Michael HurcombMarion, Shawn
Round 10
PickTeamPlayer
1Michael HurcombDalembert, Samuel
2Sergio GonzalezOkur, Mehmet
3Ed GaunaHaywood, Brendan
4Jamey EisenbergMorrow, Anthony
5Dave RichardCalderon, Jose
6Adam MooreFrye, Channing
7Peter MaddenMaggette, Corey
8Scott WhiteConley, Mike
9John GarciaHickson, J.J.
10Kevin GoodwinSessions, Ramon
11Al MelchiorHinrich, Kirk
12Jeff LippmanThornton, Marcus
Round 11
PickTeamPlayer
1Jeff LippmanArtest, Ron
2Al MelchiorKirilenko, Andrei
3Kevin GoodwinFavors, Derrick
4John GarciaSmith, J.R.
5Scott WhiteTurner, Evan
6Peter MaddenThomas, Tyrus
7Adam MooreGordon, Ben
8Dave RichardOden, Greg
9Jamey EisenbergBiedrins, Andris
10Ed GaunaLopez, Robin
11Sergio GonzalezTeague, Jeff
12Michael HurcombVarejao, Anderson
Round 12
PickTeamPlayer
1Michael HurcombJefferson, Richard
2Sergio GonzalezHaslem, Udonis
3Ed GaunaAugustin, D.J.
4Jamey EisenbergCasspi, Omri
5Dave RichardGibson, Taj
6Adam MooreWarrick, Hakim
7Peter MaddenHill, George
8Scott WhiteJack, Jarrett
9John GarciaKleiza, Linas
10Kevin GoodwinBlair, DeJuan
11Al MelchiorLee, Courtney
12Jeff LippmanJohnson, Wesley
Round 13
PickTeamPlayer
1Jeff LippmanHoward, Josh
2Al MelchiorThabeet, Hasheem
3Kevin GoodwinHarden, James
4John GarciaWilliams, Marvin
5Scott WhiteGarcia, Francisco
6Peter MaddenBynum, Will
7Adam MooreGooden, Drew
8Dave RichardHawes, Spencer
9Jamey EisenbergWilliams, Lou
10Ed GaunaMaxiell, Jason
11Sergio GonzalezMilicic, Darko
12Michael HurcombMatthews, Wesley
Round 14
PickTeamPlayer
1Michael HurcombJianlian, Yi
2Sergio GonzalezThornton, Al
3Ed GaunaMiller, Mike
4Jamey EisenbergLawson, Ty
5Dave RichardDelfino, Carlos
6Adam MooreMonroe, Greg
7Peter MaddenParker, Anthony
8Scott WhiteMcGee, JaVale
9John GarciaO'Neal, Shaquille
10Kevin GoodwinChildress, Josh
11Al MelchiorHill, Grant
12Jeff LippmanSpeights, Marreese
 
 
 
Player News
Derrick Rose
Nothing structurally wrong with Rose
Derrick Rose, PG, CHI
5:44 PM
News: Bulls PG Derrick Rose visited a back specialist on Monday and the doctor confirmed the original diagnosis, reports the Chicago Tribune. Rose is dealing with lower back spasms and nothing greater. There is nothing structurally wrong with his back. Rose is considered day to day going forward for the Bulls.
Analysis: Rose has already missed consecutive games and Tuesday's contest against the Kings is also greatly in doubt at this point. It is definitely good news that Rose doesn't have anything worse wrong with him, but this has already been nagging and annoying enough to bother both the guard and his Fantasy owners. Rose has already missed seven games this season with an eighth a real possibility. Still, you know he'll play if it is humanly possible and that counts for something. Rose remains a must-start Fantasy option and he shouldn't miss too much more time following his visit to the doctor.

Zach Randolph
Randolph cleared for non-contact drills
Zach Randolph, PF, MEM
5:22 PM
News: Grizzlies F Zach Randolph (knee) has been cleared to participate in non-contact basketball drills, reports the Memphis Commercial-Appeal. Randolph, who tore his MCL back in January, is expected to return sometime in March. He is expected to be cleared for full-contact drills sometime over the next two weeks.
Analysis: Randolph continues to make significant progress from his knee injury and is on schedule to return in March, barring any setbacks. Obviously, Fantasy owners should keep a close eye on his progress moving forward to see when he will be able to get back on the court. Randolph can be considered a high-end Fantasy F, when healthy, so continue to stash him moving forward.

Kyrie Irving
Irving possible for Wednesday
Kyrie Irving, PG, CLE
2:47 PM
News: Cleveland G Kyrie Irving (concussion) participated in all non-contract drills during Monday's practice, but has yet to be cleared to return to game action, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Irving has missed the past two games after being diagnosed with a concussion last Wednesday. With the Cavaliers' next game on Wednesday, he could be cleared for the outing with a positive showing in Tuesday's practice. "To me, he seems normal," Cleveland F Antawn Jamison said. "He's not going to be on the court unless he is 100 percent."
Analysis: Irving has now completed two straight days of light workouts as he continues to nurse his head injury. It appears he could be poised for a return on Wednesday, the first of only three games for Cleveland during Fantasy Week 8 (Feb. 13-19). Irving leads all rookies with 18.0 points per game this season and is also averaging 5.1 assists through 23 games. With his status still uncertain, he is a risky Fantasy option this scoring period.

Amar'e Stoudemire
Stoudemire shifts focus to court
Amar'e Stoudemire, PF, NY
12:09 PM
News: New York F Amar'e Stoudemire returned to practice Monday after spending the past week in Florida to mourn the death of his brother, according to Newsday. Stoudemire is expected to play in Tuesday's game at Toronto. "It feels good to be back on the basketball court," Stoudemire said. "I've been away for about a week now, so it feels good to be back." He is averaging 18.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this season.
Analysis: Stoudemire returns to the team at an interesting time as G Jeremy Lin has created tremendous buzz with his sterling production while Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony have been sidelined. But Stoudemire could benefit from Lin's pick-and-roll ability and improve on his average of 7.0 field goals a game -- his lowest total since his rookie season (minimum 10 games). Consider Stoudemire a must-start in all Fantasy formats.

Raymond Felton
Felton remains starter -- for now
Raymond Felton, PG, POR
4:24 PM
News: Portland coach Nate McMillan said Monday that Blazers G Raymond Felton will remain in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Washington, according to The Oregonian. McMillan said over the weekend he was considering a shakeup to the starting lineup with G Jamal Crawford possibly replacing Felton. However, he changed his tune Monday. "I think he's the best guy at that position," McMillan said of Felton.
Analysis: Felton has been struggling recently and is averaging just 10.5 points over his past five games. He has been plagued by inconsistency throughout the season and posted more turnovers (three) than assists (two) during Portland's loss to Dallas on Saturday. Fantasy owners should expect a decrease in playing time for Felton as Crawford could receive more minutes. Consider Felton a low-end No. 2 Fantasy G for Week 8 (Feb. 13-19).

Joakim Noah
Noah playing at high level again
Joakim Noah, C, CHI
5:37 PM
News: Bulls C Joakim Noah scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds on Sunday at Boston. On Monday, ESPN.com reports Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau praised Noah and said his center is "back to where he was at [the beginning] of last season."
Analysis: Noah failed to record a double-double in what would have been his third consecutive game Sunday. Still, Noah is averaging 13.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per night over his last five. He's shooting 65 percent over that span with 2.4 assists per game as well. He should be active in just about all Fantasy formats at this time.

Kosta Koufos
Koufos getting on boards for Denver
Kosta Koufos, C, DEN
5:27 PM
News: Denver C Kosta Koufos has really improved his rebounding of late for the Nuggets. Koufos played 26 minutes in his last game on Saturday as he scored seven points on 3 of 4 shooting with seven rebounds. Koufos is averaging 7.4 rebounds per game over his last five. He's only averaging 4.6 rebounds per game on the season.
Analysis: Koufos has seen an overall increase in production of late with 8.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks while shooting 63 percent from the field over his last five games. Playing more and sometimes starting with Timofey Mozgov and Chris Andersen injured, Koufos has become worthy of some Fantasy usage in the deepest formats. He's only currently owned in 9 percent of Fantasy leagues.

Nikola Pekovic
Pekovic keeps starting job
Nikola Pekovic, C, MIN
3:54 PM
News: According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota C Nikola Pekovic is expected to remain in the starting lineup when C Darko Milicic returns from an ankle injury. And Milicic is a supporter of the move. "He deserves to play," said Milicic, who is likely to return for Monday's game against Orlando. "He's playing in a great rhythm right now. I'm happy for him." Milicic has missed the Timberwolves' past four games.
Analysis: With Milicic sidelined, Pekovic has become a dominant scorer and provided Minnesota another strong low-post option with F Kevin Love. He is averaging 17.3 points and 9.8 rebounds over his past six games -- five of them with Milicic out -- while shooting a sterling 67.6 percent from the field. Fantasy owners should continue to add Pekovic in all formats and consider him a solid start heading into Week 8 (Feb. 13-19).

O.J. Mayo
Mayo misses all his shots
O.J. Mayo, SG, MEM
5:23 PM
News: Memphis guard O.J. Mayo had been playing with some semblance of consistency until his latest performance on Sunday against Utah. Mayo saw 23 minutes in that contest as he went 0 for 3 from the field and scored just two points on free throws. Mayo added one rebound, two assists and two blocks in that performance.
Analysis: Mayo scored in double figures in three of the four prior performances but had an ugly night all around against the Jazz. Mayo has a scoring average of 12.0 points per game for the year with 1.3 3-pointers and 3.2 rebounds. That is OK production, though Mayo is only at 9.8 points, 1.0 3-pointers and 3.8 rebounds over his last five. Not playing all that well right now, Mayo should only be actively used in deeper Fantasy formats.

Zaza Pachulia
Pachulia showing consistency
Zaza Pachulia, C, ATL
5:20 PM
News: Atlanta C Zaza Pachulia has been very consistent of late for the Hawks. Pachulia scored eight points and grabbed nine rebounds with a block on Sunday in a loss to Miami. He shot 4 of 4 from the field over 30 minutes in that game.
Analysis: Pachulia has averaged 7.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals and has shot 52 percent from the field over his last five games. He's seeing around 32 minutes per night as the Hawks are thin up front. Pachulia has been starting and seeing significant run and as such should be active in a good amount of deeper Fantasy leagues.

 
 
 
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