Mark J. Spears/Boston Globe on University of Massachusetts swingman Gary Forbes:
After Orlando, he will take part in numerous workouts before the June
26 draft. Forbes has already been contacted by Boston, Milwaukee,
Miami, Portland, Seattle, New Orleans, Minnesota, Houston, New York,
New Jersey, and the Lakers.
 
  
Southern Cal’s O.J. Mayo doesn’t figure to drop much past No. 3 (Minnesota). GMs love his NBA-ready body, skill level and mind-set to take over at the end of games. And they’re also always impressed by someone who was getting paid in the ninth grade.
 
 
With all that said, Minnesota could use a reliable point guard to complement Jefferson and Foye for next season.
 
So, with the third pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves select D.J. Augustin out of University of Texas.
 
Augustin’s size (5’11) could effect his stock as a top three player, but Minnesota could benefit from drafting him.