A draft with some interest

The NBA Draft rarely has had much interest around here in recent years. Not so this year.

On Wednesday, we'll have stories looking at the prospect of both LSU's Tyrus Thomas and Louisiana Tech's Paul Millsap. Thomas could be a lottery pick. Millsap could go late in the first round or early in the second round.

We'll also have stories looking at the Dallas Mavericks' and New Orleans Hornets' needs. The Hornets obviously need a little more than the Mavs, but that's what's great about a draft. Just a few years ago, the Mavs took Josh Howard out of Wake Forest and the Hornets took David West out of Xavier. I'd say that worked out rather well for them.