Trash Chronicles

1. L.A. Clippers -- Blake Griffin, PF, Oklahoma.
Skinny: The only can't-miss star in the draft, for now.

2. Memphis -- Hasheem Thabeet, C, UConn.
Skinny: He'll need two years to get an offense, and an upper body.

3. Oklahoma City -- James Harden, SG, Arizona St.
Skinny: Superb pairing with Russell Westbrook in the backcourt.

4. Sacramento -- Tyreke Evans, PG, Memphis.
Skinny: Just what they needed -- a point guard to build around.

5. Minnesota -- Ricky Rubio, PG, Spain
Skinny: Some say he's the best PG prospect since Kidd.

6. Minnesota -- Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse
Skinny: Does this mean Sebastian Telfair needs work?

7. Golden St. -- Stephen Curry, SG, Davidson
Skinny: He and Monta Ellis are yet another perfect pairing.

8. KNICKS -- Jordan Hill, PF, Arizona
Skinny: David Lee becomes good sign-and-trade candidate.

9. Toronto -- Demar DeRozan, SG, USC
Skinny: Vince, Take 2 -- same kind of athlete, anyway.

10. Milwaukee -- Brandon Jennings, PG, Italy.
Skinny: Ominous sign for free agent Ramon Sessions.

11. NETS -- Terrence Williams, SF, Louisville
Skinny: Might shift to the backcourt, to VC's spot.

12. Charlotte -- Gerald Henderson, SF, Duke
Skinny: The guy Larry Brown wanted all along.

13. Indiana -- Tyler Hansbrough, PF, UNC
Skinny: They chose him over DeJuan Blair.

14. Phoenix - Earl Clark, PF, Louisville
Skinny: Jersey guy gets to play with Steve Nash.

15. Detroit - Austin Daye, SF, Gonzaga
Skinny: Yes, he is. Skinny, we mean. Two-year project.

16. Chicago - James Johnson, SF, Wake Forest
Skinny: Rugged 3-man, plays behind Luol Deng.

17. Philadelphia - Jrue Holiday, PG, UCLA
Skinny: Not ready to take over for Andre Miller.

18. Minnesota - Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina
Skinny: They redirected him to Denver, a good fit there.

19. Atlanta - Jeff Teague, PG, Wake Forest
Skinny: He and Jamal Crawford will replace Mike Bibby.

20. Utah - Eric Maynor, PG, VCU
Skinny: Definitely in best-player-available mode here.

21. New Orleans - Darren Collison, PG, UCLA
Skinny: Because the wear-and-tear on Chris Paul was obvious.

22. Portland - Victor Claver, SF, Spain
Skinny: Cornering the market - their third Spaniard.

23. Sacramento - Omri Casspi, SF, Israel
Skinny: They have time and roster space to develop him.

24. Dallas - B.J. Mullens, C, Ohio State
Skinny: Maybe they missed the Shawn Bradley days.

25. Oklahoma City - Rodrique Beaubois, PG, France
Skinny: The trend of rocket-heeled Euro-guards continues.

26. Chicago - Taj Gibson, PF, USC
Skinny: Seems like duplication here, with Tyrus Thomas.

27. Memphis - DeMarre Carroll, SF, Missouri
Skinny: They hope he bulks up to play the four-spot.

28. Minnesota - Wayne Ellington, SG, North Carolina
Skinny: At least they didn't take a point guard this time.

29. KNICKS (from Lakers) - Toney Douglas, PG, Florida State
Skinny: Maybe Donnie can catch lightning like Isiah used to.

30. Cleveland - Christian Eyenga, SF, Congo
Skinny: Probably will stash him overseas for a few years.