The supposed deal will reportedly be announced during or shortly after the draft. According to the source, the Heat will select USC guard O.J. Mayo and trade him. Kansas State forward Michael Beasley is expected to fall to No. 3 — although not to Minnesota, which is expected to trade down.
Reports say the Timberwolves are aiming to use their third overall selection to land a veteran, or at the very least, trade down and select West Virginia forward Joe Alexander. Expect Milwaukee to get involved in these talks (if it isn’t already). The Bucks are also very high on Alexander and are considering selecing him at No. 8. That is, of course, unless the Wolves get to him first.
Also from Amico:
Interestingly, most of the rumors and speculation involving this year’s draft have been started by front-office types, as opposed to the usual nonsense fueled by the media. Basketball men such as New York’s Donnie Walsh, Minnesota’s Kevin McHale and New Jersey’s Rod Thorn have all been open when it comes to discussing their plans — and the possibilities of other teams.