Orange County Register

Will Chicago stay on course and select Memphis guard Derrick Rose with the top pick? Probably.

But will Miami keep Michael Beasley, the projected No. 2 pick in Thursday’s draft? Or trade him and take USC’s O.J. Mayo?

Where will UCLA’s Kevin Love end up – Minnesota or Memphis? Brooke Lopez, one half of Stanford’s twin set, is a hot commodity and coveted by many of the lottery teams.

While the NBA Draft drama continues to unfold like some basketball “Deal or No Deal,” the Lakers are sitting by watching and wondering what will be left at No. 58.

Although the pick is low, players have risen to great heights from that spot and beyond. For instance, Trevor Ariza was chosen No. 43 by the Knicks in the 2005 draft and he’s earned a spot on the Lakers bench.

There have been others, too. Check ocregister.com/sports later today for a story on successful late-round draft picks.

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