DENVER NUGGETS
Who They Ended Up With: Nobody
Comments: The Nuggets had a second round pick, which they used on Leon Powe, whom they shipped out to the Boston Celtics for a future second-rounder.  It made sense for the Nuggets not to actually “keep” the pick since they really don’t have the salary cap room IF Powe (or whomever they wanted to draft and keep to themselves) made the team.  They just paid the max contract extension to Carmelo Anthony, they are grossly overpaying Kenyon Martin, and they just gave Nene a huge extension as well.  Definitely have some money issues and I think this team is going to implode.
Final Grade: NA

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Who They Ended Up With: PG/SG Randy Foye, PF Craig Smith, C Loukas Mavrokefalidis
Comments: I like the T-Wolves getting Foye because they sorely needed some electricity and scoring from the backcourt and Foye will provide it.  He’s been compared to Dwyane Wade because of his ability to score and get to the paint.  He’s explosive with great handle and can also find the open man.  Smith at 6’7” is a bit small for a power forward, but he’s earned his stripes in the tough Big East where he played for Boston College.  Mavrokefalidis may stay in Greece for more seasoning.  Hopefully for the T-Wolves, Kevin Garnett is liking these additions as I do.
Final Grade: A-

PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
Who They Ended Up With: PF/C LaMarcus Aldridge, SG Brandon Roy, PG Sergio Rodriguez, C Joel Freeland, PG Dan Dickau (trade), PF/C Raef LaFrentz (trade)
Comments: The Blazers were quite active during draft night, to say the least.  However, all of that movement could well be worth it in a couple of seasons.  Aldridge was talked about being the number one overall pick, but went second instead.  Make no mistake about it, Aldridge has talent, but he needs to refine his game a bit more and put some weight on him.  He’s more of a finesse player than a banger, possessing a good face to the basket game, as well as the ability to run the floor and block shots.  Roy is my favorite player in the draft and could be the next Shawn Marion from the two position as he does everything on the floor and was arguably the most complete player.  Look for good things from Roy from the get go.  Rodriguez is known as “Spanish Chocolate,” which should tell you all you need to know about his game.  Dickau and LaFrentz will provide solid leadership that was lacking last season.
Final Grade: A-

SEATTLE SUPERSONICS
Who They Ended Up With: C Saer Sene, SG Denham Brown, PG/SG Yotam Halperin
Comments: Umm, Sene at 10th overall?  I mean, the boy has some nice raw talent and could be a really good shotblocker, but he’s just another 7-foot project.  Tenth overall?  There were so many other players there such as J.J. Redick, Ronnie Brewer, Marcus Williams… I just can’t go on.  Sorry, but I have to stop here.
Final Grade: D-

UTAH JAZZ
Who They Ended Up With: SG Ronnie Brewer, PG Dee Brown, PF Paul Millsap
Comments: The Jazz did nicely.  Brewer fulfills there need for a two guard that can make things happen offensively and lock things up on the defensive end.  Brown rejoins his former Illinois backcourt mate, Deron Williams, who starred for the Jazz this past season.  Brown should be solid and it’ll be interesting to see how that guard rotation pans out.  Millsap is the only NCAA player to ever lead Division I in rebounding three straight seasons. 
Final Grade: A