2011-12 Draft Prep: Our 12-team roto mock draft

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Dec. 20, 2011 12:54 PM ET

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We recently held a 12-team rotisserie mock draft in an effort to give you an indication of where players on your Fantasy radar might start falling off the draft board.

Here's a closer look at this league:

Rosters

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

Draft Order

1. Michael Hurcomb, Fantasy Writer
2, Kevin Goodwin, Fantasy Writer
3. Peter Madden, Editorial Director, Fantasy Sports
4. Scott White, Fantasy Writer
5. Adam Moore, Fantasy Writer
6. Chris Towers, Fantasy Writer
7. Ed Gauna, Fantasy Writer
8. Sergio Gonzalez, NBA Production Editor
9. Jeff Tobin, Associate Managing Editor, Fantasy Sports
10. Al Melchior, Fantasy Writer
11. Bill Passonno, Fantasy Writer
12. Jeff Lippman, Fantasy Writer

Draft Results
Round 1			Round 2
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	Michael Hurcomb	LeBron James SF MIA	1	Jeff Lippman	Carmelo Anthony SF NY
2	Kevin Goodwin	Kevin Durant SF OKC	2	Bill Passonno	Stephen Curry PG GS
3	Peter Madden	Derrick Rose PG CHI	3	Al Melchior	Pau Gasol PF LAL
4	Scott White	Chris Paul PG LAC	4	Jeff Tobin	Blake Griffin PF LAC
5	Adam Moore	Dwyane Wade SG MIA	5	Sergio Gonzalez	Dirk Nowitzki PF DAL
6	Chris Towers	Deron Williams PG NJ	6	Ed Gauna	LaMarcus Aldridge PF POR
7	Ed Gauna	Kobe Bryant SG LAL	7	Chris Towers	Zach Randolph PF MEM
8	Sergio Gonzalez	Dwight Howard C ORL	8	Adam Moore	John Wall PG WAS
9	Jeff Tobin	Russell Westbrook PG OKC	9	Scott White	Josh Smith PF ATL
10	Al Melchior	Monta Ellis SG GS	10	Peter Madden	Rajon Rondo PG BOS
11	Bill Passonno	Kevin Love PF MIN	11	Kevin Goodwin	Steve Nash PG PHO
12	Jeff Lippman	Amar'e Stoudemire PF NY	12	Michael Hurcomb	Tyreke Evans PG SAC
Round 3			Round 4
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	Michael Hurcomb	Al Jefferson C UTA	1	Jeff Lippman	Jrue Holiday PG PHI
2	Kevin Goodwin	Andre Iguodala SF PHI	2	Bill Passonno	Joe Johnson SG ATL
3	Peter Madden	Brook Lopez C NJ	3	Al Melchior	Kevin Martin SG HOU
4	Scott White	Al Horford C ATL	4	Jeff Tobin	Andrea Bargnani C TOR
5	Adam Moore	Joakim Noah C CHI	5	Sergio Gonzalez	Jason Kidd PG DAL
6	Chris Towers	Eric Gordon SG NO	6	Ed Gauna	Tony Parker PG SA
7	Ed Gauna	Carlos Boozer PF CHI	7	Chris Towers	DeMarcus Cousins C SAC
8	Sergio Gonzalez	Danny Granger SF IND	8	Adam Moore	Andrew Bogut C MIL
9	Jeff Tobin	David Lee PF GS	9	Scott White	Kyle Lowry PG HOU
10	Al Melchior	Chris Bosh PF MIA	10	Peter Madden	Luis Scola PF HOU
11	Bill Passonno	Rudy Gay SF MEM	11	Kevin Goodwin	Brandon Jennings PG MIL
12	Jeff Lippman	Raymond Felton PG POR	12	Michael Hurcomb	Devin Harris PG UTA
Round 5			Round 6
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	Michael Hurcomb	Greg Monroe PF DET	1	Jeff Lippman	Marc Gasol C MEM
2	Kevin Goodwin	Roy Hibbert C IND	2	Bill Passonno	Dorell Wright SF GS
3	Peter Madden	Paul Millsap PF UTA	3	Al Melchior	Tim Duncan PF SA
4	Scott White	Gerald Wallace SF POR	4	Jeff Tobin	Elton Brand PF PHI
5	Adam Moore	Andray Blatche PF WAS	5	Sergio Gonzalez	Kevin Garnett PF BOS
6	Chris Towers	Lamar Odom PF DAL	6	Ed Gauna	Nene C DEN
7	Ed Gauna	David West PF IND	7	Chris Towers	DeMar DeRozan SG TOR
8	Sergio Gonzalez	Wesley Matthews SG POR	8	Adam Moore	Danilo Gallinari SF DEN
9	Jeff Tobin	Mike Conley PG MEM	9	Scott White	JaVale McGee C WAS
10	Al Melchior	Paul Pierce SF BOS	10	Peter Madden	D.J. Augustin PG CHA
11	Bill Passonno	Andrew Bynum C LAL	11	Kevin Goodwin	Andre Miller PG DEN
12	Jeff Lippman	Luol Deng SF CHI	12	Michael Hurcomb	Stephen Jackson SG MIL
Round 7			Round 8
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	Michael Hurcomb	Manu Ginobili SG SA	1	Jeff Lippman	Baron Davis PG NY
2	Kevin Goodwin	Michael Beasley PF MIN	2	Bill Passonno	Emeka Okafor C NO
3	Peter Madden	Tayshaun Prince SF DET	3	Al Melchior	Chauncey Billups PG LAC
4	Scott White	Serge Ibaka PF OKC	4	Jeff Tobin	Channing Frye PF PHO
5	Adam Moore	Boris Diaw SF CHA	5	Sergio Gonzalez	Kris Humphries PF NJ
6	Chris Towers	Antawn Jamison PF CLE	6	Ed Gauna	Jose Calderon PG TOR
7	Ed Gauna	Darren Collison PG IND	7	Chris Towers	Chris Kaman C NO
8	Sergio Gonzalez	Ray Allen SG BOS	8	Adam Moore	Tyson Chandler C NY
9	Jeff Tobin	James Harden SG OKC	9	Scott White	Hedo Turkoglu SF ORL
10	Al Melchior	Marcin Gortat C PHO	10	Peter Madden	Grant Hill SF PHO
11	Bill Passonno	Ty Lawson PG DEN	11	Kevin Goodwin	Jameer Nelson PG ORL
12	Jeff Lippman	Rodney Stuckey PG DET	12	Michael Hurcomb	Caron Butler SF LAC
Round 9			Round 10
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	Michael Hurcomb	Derrick Williams PF MIN	1	Jeff Lippman	Tyler Hansbrough PF IND
2	Kevin Goodwin	Shawn Marion SF DAL	2	Bill Passonno	Kyrie Irving PG CLE
3	Peter Madden	Marcus Thornton PG SAC	3	Al Melchior	Glen Davis PF ORL
4	Scott White	Jason Terry SG DAL	4	Jeff Tobin	John Salmons SG SAC
5	Adam Moore	Jarrett Jack PG NO	5	Sergio Gonzalez	DeAndre Jordan C LAC
6	Chris Towers	Beno Udrih PG MIL	6	Ed Gauna	Andrei Kirilenko SF UTA
7	Ed Gauna	Thaddeus Young SF PHI	7	Chris Towers	J.J. Hickson PF SAC
8	Sergio Gonzalez	Nick Young SG WAS	8	Adam Moore	Jamal Crawford SG POR
9	Jeff Tobin	Kemba Walker SG CHA	9	Scott White	Toney Douglas SG NY
10	Al Melchior	Mo Williams PG LAC	10	Peter Madden	Chuck Hayes C SAC
11	Bill Passonno	Jason Richardson SG ORL	11	Kevin Goodwin	DeJuan Blair C SA
12	Jeff Lippman	Nicolas Batum SF POR	12	Michael Hurcomb	Richard Hamilton SG CHI
Round 11			Round 12
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	Michael Hurcomb	Corey Maggette SF CHA	1	Jeff Lippman	Brandon Knight PG DET
2	Kevin Goodwin	Vince Carter SG DAL	2	Bill Passonno	Richard Jefferson SF SA
3	Peter Madden	Landry Fields SG NY	3	Al Melchior	Jimmer Fredette PG SAC
4	Scott White	Ed Davis PF TOR	4	Jeff Tobin	O.J. Mayo SG MEM
5	Adam Moore	Wesley Johnson SF MIN	5	Sergio Gonzalez	Derrick Favors PF UTA
6	Chris Towers	Jared Dudley SG PHO	6	Ed Gauna	Spencer Hawes C PHI
7	Ed Gauna	Amir Johnson PF TOR	7	Chris Towers	Brandon Bass PF BOS
8	Sergio Gonzalez	Evan Turner SG PHI	8	Adam Moore	Drew Gooden PF MIL
9	Jeff Tobin	C.J. Miles SF UTA	9	Scott White	Ben Gordon SG DET
10	Al Melchior	Trevor Ariza SF NO	10	Peter Madden	Ramon Sessions PG CLE
11	Bill Passonno	Samuel Dalembert C SAC	11	Kevin Goodwin	George Hill PG IND
12	Jeff Lippman	Ricky Rubio PG MIN	12	Michael Hurcomb	Klay Thompson SG GS
Round 13			Round 14
Pick	Team	Player	Pick	Team	Player
1	Michael Hurcomb	Carl Landry PF NO	1	Jeff Lippman	Darko Milicic C MIN
2	Kevin Goodwin	Anderson Varejao C CLE	2	Bill Passonno	Mario Chalmers PG MIA
3	Peter Madden	Metta World Peace SF LAL	3	Al Melchior	Taj Gibson PF CHI
4	Scott White	Jeff Teague PG ATL	4	Jeff Tobin	Jordan Crawford SG WAS
5	Adam Moore	Anthony Morrow SG NJ	5	Sergio Gonzalez	Reggie Evans PF TOR
6	Chris Towers	Luke Ridnour PG MIN	6	Ed Gauna	Jerryd Bayless PG TOR
7	Ed Gauna	Lou Williams SG PHI	7	Chris Towers	Kendrick Perkins C OKC
8	Sergio Gonzalez	Udonis Haslem PF MIA	8	Adam Moore	Tristan Thompson PF CLE
9	Jeff Tobin	Tyrus Thomas PF CHA	9	Scott White	Enes Kanter C UTA
10	Al Melchior	Jose Juan Barea PG MIN	10	Peter Madden	Jermaine O'Neal C BOS
11	Bill Passonno	Jason Thompson PF SAC	11	Kevin Goodwin	Charlie Villanueva PF DET
12	Jeff Lippman	Carlos Delfino SF MIL	12	Michael Hurcomb	Jordan Hill PF HOU

Gray to remain in Toronto
Aaron Gray, C, TOR
5/23/2013

News: TSN.ca reported last week that Raptors forward Linas Kleiza and center Aaron Gray picked up their player options for the 2013-14 season. Kleiza's option will pay him $4.6 million, while Gray will make $2.6 million, in the final years of both of their deals.

Analysis: Gray averaged just 2.8 points per game over the course of 42 games, and he saw his role dramatically reduced as the team leaned on younger options. He will likely assume a similar role for Toronto this season, and should be ignored in most Fantasy formats on Draft Day.

Kleiza picks up option
Linas Kleiza, SF, TOR
5/23/2013

Analysis: Kleiza did not play after Dec. 28, thanks in part to lingering issues with his surgically-repaired knee. He averaged just 7.4 points on 33.3 percent shooting in the 20 games he appeared in, and is unlikely to be worth targeting in any Fantasy formats on Draft Day.

Landry torn on opt-out decision
Carl Landry, PF, GS
5/23/2013

News: Warriors forward Carl Landry would like to return to Golden State, but he has an opt-out clause for next season's $4 million contract. He has yet to choose whether to do so, and he told the Contra Costa Times Wednesday that it is the hardest decision he has faced in his career. “The Warriors are home whether I opt in or out," he said. "Hopefully, I can spend the rest of my career here because this is a very special place. Everything here is what you want: the city, the fans, the front office, the coach, the teammates. You can’t ask for anything more.”

Analysis: Landry would probably be underpaid at $4 million next season, so he would likely be turning down millions of dollars to remain on what is essentially a one-year deal. Landry averaged 10.8 point and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Warriors in just 23.2 minutes per game, and he could get a much bigger role on another roster. We will keep an eye on his free agency as it moves forward, but Landry is likely to be more of a late-round Fantasy option on Draft Day no matter where he ends up.

Villanueva picks up fifth-year option
Charlie Villanueva, PF, DET
5/23/2013

News: Predictably, Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva picked up his option for the 2013-14 season, a deal that will pay him $8.5 million. Villanueva is entering the final year of a five-year, $37.7 million contract.

Analysis: Villanueva appeared in 69 games this season, averaging a career-low 6.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. With the Pistons continuing to rebuild, it is unlikely that he sees a larger role than that this season, so Fantasy owners should ignore him in most Fantasy formats on Draft Day.

Varejao doing better
Anderson Varejao, C, CLE
5/23/2013

News: Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao has been taken off blood thinners, a sign that he has recovered from the blood clot issue that ended his season. According to The Plain Dealer, Varejao is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.

Analysis: Varejao was in the midst of the best season of his career, before quad surgery and the ensuing developments with a blood clot. He averaged 14.1 points and 14.4 rebounds per game prior to the injury, both of which are by far career highs. Varejao has emerged as a very solid Fantasy option over the last few years, however he has also missed 149 games over the last three seasons. He is a major injury risk heading into the season, but he should still be gone by the middle rounds in most Fantasy leagues on Draft Day.

Prigioni wants to stay in NBA
Pablo Prigioni, PG, NY
5/23/2013

News: Knicks guard Pablo Prigioni becomes a free agent after his rookie season, and he reportedly wants to stay in the NBA rather than return to the Spanish League. It might just depend on what his wife says, according to the New York Post. Prigioni is set to become a free agent July 1, and is expected to look for a one-year contract worth around $2 million.

Analysis: Prigioni ended up moving into the starting lineup for the Knicks, but he did not have much of an impact this season. He averaged 3.5 points and 3.0 assists per game in 16.2 minutes. After showing what he can do, he might be able to get a bigger role next season, but he should probably still be ignored until the very end of most Fantasy formats.

Beal waiting to be cleared
Bradley Beal, SG, WAS
5/23/2013

News: Wizards guard Bradley Beal has yet to be cleared for basketball activities, nearly two months after being shut down due to an ankle and right leg injury. According to the Washington Post, Beal is still a week or so away from getting back on the court. “It’s always frustration,” Beal said Thursday. “But at the same time, I have to stay positive, make sure I’m doing what I’m supposed to do. Making sure I’m able to take care of myself and just stay on top of it. Basically just being patient and when I get out there, I’ll get out there.” Beal is lifting weights, riding a bike and swimming, but it mostly limited to free throws on the court for now. He is expected to be ready to go by the time the team opens training camp.

Analysis: Beal became just the seventh player to make the all-rookie first team as a teenager, a pretty good indication of the kind of upside he has when healthy. He missed 26 games due to a variety of ailments, mostly related to his ankles. He finished the season averaging 13.9 points per game on 41.0 percent shooting, however he improved dramatically as the season went on. Beal shot 47.1 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from three-point range after the All-Star break, with 16.5 points per game. If that is any sign of what Beal can do when healthy, Fantasy owners should be very excited to see him in his second season. Plan on targeting Beal in the middle rounds on Draft Day, with plenty of upside.

Stoudemire might not start next year
Amar'e Stoudemire, PF, NY
5/23/2013

News: According to his agent, Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire was not happy with how the season ended, as he was barely able to contribute in the team's six-game loss to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. “You know Amar’e, he’s going to work as hard as he can during the offseason,” Happy Walters, Stoudemire’s agent, told the New York Daily News. “It was a tough year, but Amar’e is already looking forward to next season. He’ll be ready.” Knicks coach Mike Woodson would not comment on whether he thinks Stoudemire will return to the starting lineup next season, after the Knicks enjoyed great success with Carmelo Anthony at power forward. Stoudemire came off the bench in all 29 of his regular season games this season, after doing so just 17 times in his previous 10 seasons.

Analysis: Despite eventually needing two knee surgeries, Stoudemire was actually quite productive for the Knicks, when he played. He averaged 14.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in just 23.5 minutes, while shooting 57.7 percent from the field, his best mark since 2007-08. Stoudemire may be best suited coming off the bench on the Knicks' current roster, but that probably limits how much playing time he can get on a nightly basis. Given injury concerns and questions about his role on the Knicks, Stoudemire is a risky Fantasy option heading into next season. He should be left for the middle rounds at the earliest on Draft Day.

Smith dealt with knee injury in postseason
J.R. Smith, SG, NY
5/23/2013

News: Knicks guard J.R. Smith endured plenty of criticism for his play in the postseason, but now we might have an explanation. According to the New York Post Thursday, Smith spent much of the postseason playing with fluid built up in his left knee. “[Smith’s] been playing hurt,” a source said. “He probably should’ve sat out a couple of games. It’s what Melo had. That’s why he wasn’t driving the ball like he was. That’s why his jump shot wasn’t right, not having the lift.’’ Smith's knee started swelling up in March, but it became a bigger deal in the playoffs, when he shot just 33.1 percent from the field in 11 games.

Analysis: Smith likely cost himself a ton of money as an impending free agent thanks to his poor performance in the postseason, though that might actually help him end up staying with the Knicks long term. The Knicks can only offer Smith around $5 million this offseason due to their salary cap issues, but he might fall into their price range now. Smith's postseason struggles were especially disappointing after the best regular season of his career, as he scored a career-high 18.1 points per game. Assuming Smith returns to the Knicks, he should be able to put up comparable numbers next season, so plan to target him in the middle rounds on Draft Day.

Sullinger expects to be 100 percent by training camp
Jared Sullinger, PF, BOS
5/23/2013

News: Celtics forward Jared Sullinger had a promising rookie season cut short by back surgery, but he expects to be fully healed by the time the team begins prepping for his sophomore season. He told the Boston Herald he is not rushing through recovery from his February surgery, to avoid any potential setbacks. "Everyone says (the word) back with a question mark, but you might as well put an X through that," he said. "I had surgery, I’m taking my time so there won’t be any recurring injuries." Sullinger detailed his rehabilitation process as well, noting he expects to be healed by the start of training camp. "It’s a 10-week process," he said. "Every two weeks we bump it up 10 percent. September, October I’ll be 100 percent to go. I met with the doctor about 10 weeks ago and he said it’s a full go."

Analysis: Sullinger averaged just 6.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 45 games before the injury, but that was in just 19.8 minutes per game. The team's first-round pick from last season is expected to be a big part of their plans moving forward, but the team's roster is up in the air with a number of veterans possibly on the way out this offseason. If Sullinger proves healthy and snags a role that gives him 30-plus minutes, he could emerge as a useful Fantasy option in his second season. However, with the injury risk hanging over him, Fantasy owners should avoid looking his way until the later rounds on Draft Day.

More Updates

1	LaMarcus Aldridge, POR, PF
2	David Lee, GS, C
3	Al Horford, ATL, C
4	Dwight Howard, LAL, C
5	Marc Gasol, MEM, C
6	Al Jefferson, UTA, C
7	Greg Monroe, DET, C
8	DeMarcus Cousins, SAC, C
9	Joakim Noah, CHI, C
10	Nikola Vucevic, ORL, C
All Rankings

1	LeBron James, MIA, SF
2	Kevin Durant, OKC, SF
3	Kobe Bryant, LAL, SG
4	David Lee, GS, C
5	Blake Griffin, LAC, PF
6	Carmelo Anthony, NY, SF
7	LaMarcus Aldridge, POR, PF
8	Josh Smith, ATL, SF
9	Paul George, IND, SF
10	Greg Monroe, DET, C
All Rankings

1	Russell Westbrook, OKC, PG
2	Kobe Bryant, LAL, SG
3	James Harden, HOU, SG
4	Stephen Curry, GS, PG
5	Monta Ellis, MIL, PG
6	Jrue Holiday, PHI, PG
7	Chris Paul, LAC, PG
8	Deron Williams, BKN, PG
9	Damian Lillard, POR, PG
10	Kemba Walker, CHA, PG
All Rankings