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The Next Wave
IAN THOMSEN
June 28, 2010
The talent pool on Thursday will be one of the deepest in years. The 14 teams with lottery picks can land an immediate contributor or make trades to fill their needs
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June 28, 2010

The Next Wave

The talent pool on Thursday will be one of the deepest in years. The 14 teams with lottery picks can land an immediate contributor or make trades to fill their needs

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11 | HORNETS

Xavier Henry

6'6" SG, Fr., Kansas

Peja Stojakovic's back problems have left New Orleans desperate for a wing scorer, and Henry has three-point range, along with the intelligence to pass and defend within the needs of the team. There are better athletes available, but the same was said seven years ago, when the Hornets took David West.

12 | GRIZZLIES

Patrick Patterson

6'8" PF, Jr., Kentucky

The Grizzlies could use a solid backup and eventual heir to power forward Zach Randolph, and Patterson may be the answer. He has a lot to learn defensively, but he'll arrive in Memphis as a ready-made scorer with soft hands and an innate ability to finish with his back to the basket.

13 | RAPTORS

Larry Sanders

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