Alex's Weekly Update: Nobody is questioning Ricky Rubio's status as the draft's second-most intriguing prospect. However, the issue of his buyout from DKV Joventut is something that people are disagreeing over. Based on current exchange rates, Rubio's buyout could be worth nearly $8 million. Making matters worse is that the issue might end up in international court since Rubio's signature is not on his Spanish contract (his parents signed in his place). With teams such as the Wizards and Clippers already heavily invested in the point guard position, Rubio could potentially slide in the draft. He is too talented to fall far, but don't be surprised if the Thunder land Rubio and slide Russell Westbrook over to shooting guard. One of the advantages of taking Westbrook in last year's lottery means that G.M. Sam Presti can take a shooting guard or point guard without fear of overloading any one position. This means that DeMar DeRozan, Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, Jrue Holliday and James Harden are all fair game for the Thunder. 

Joel's Weekly Update: It's a little early for us to be hearing about guarantees, but we've already apparently got a top ten lock with Stephen Curry and the New York Knicks at #8. Of course a lot can change between now and late June, but it's hard to ignore how well Curry would fit in a Mike D'Antoni offense. That would put him in a position to be among the rookie class's leading scorers next season.

Beyond that, I've got Terrance Williams a lot higher than most of the other mocks I've seen, but he's the highest-rated guy the Toronto Raptors currently have on their slate for workouts, and if Shawn Marion does in fact leave in free agency this summer they'll need a talented swingman to fill that gap.

The other issue is what happens to Jordan Hill if he drops out of the top three. He's pretty clearly a top-four talent, but with Oklahoma City and Minnesota pretty set at power forward, is it possible he could slip to Memphis at #6? Or do the Thunder forget about what they've already got, draft the best guy available, and worry about minute later? Hill's a guy to watch—he could go as high as three, but it's also possible he could slip a little bit.

Yannis' Weekly Update: For most players deciding whether or not to stay in the draft is the biggest decision they've made since choosing what college they were going to attend. There's so much conflicting information out there, the possibility of making millions, and pressure from the people surrounding them to make what they feel is the best choice. The draft process though, when properly utilized, is truly the best way for amateur athletes to realize how close they are to achieving the ultimate goal and what they need to improve on the most. Those who leave their options open are undergoing the process the way it was intended, like Wake Forest's Jeff Teague. With two years of college experience already under his belt Teague has proven to be an NBA-caliber talent. However, this draft is overflowing with point guards far more developed as a floor general than himself. Teague needs to let the feedback he receives dictate his summer workouts while always keeping in mind the disappointing manner in which his Demon Deacons' season came to an end. His team needs him more than the NBA draft does this year. If Teague comes back with enhanced point guard skills the Demon Deacons will be strong contenders for a national championship. The draft will once again be there at the end of the season, along with a likely spot in the lottery. 

Steve's Weekly Update: The Toronto Raptors are slotted for the #9 pick and lottery luck can happen to any team, just ask the Chicago Bulls. Last year the Bulls were slotted ninth and had only a 1.7 percent chance of winning the lottery. They leapfrogged eight teams to grab the top spot which ultimately got them Rookie of The Year Derrick Rose and a return to the playoffs.

Raptors' GM Bryan Colangelo will represent the Raptors in New Jersey on Tuesday hoping for some lottery luck, but armed with the knowledge some special talent might be there for the Raptors should they hold the line. Don't buy into the hype, the Raptors won't be trading Chris Bosh this summer so the pick they land Tuesday is likely the pick they will use on June 25th. The Raptors are looking for help at the four spot, and at backup point guard. The shooting guard spot is the club's biggest need, so having needs in three spots, makes the Raptors an interesting wildcard in the Top 10. Before you go slotting the Raptors taking a shooting guard, keep in mind the club has not ruled out re-signing Anthony Parker and hopes to get Carlos Delfino back in the fold next season - neither happens if the Raptors go shooting guard at #9.

Alex Raskin covers the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets; Joel Brigham covers the Chicago Bulls; Yannis Koutroupis covers College basketball and The San Antonio Spurs; Steve Kyler covers the NBA and the NBA Draft for HOOPSWORLD.