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The Bobcats could use the No. 2 overall pick on a shooter, such as North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes or Florida’s Bradley Beal. But if they go with a big man at No. 2, such as Kansas’ Thomas Robinson, the logical use of the 31st pick is a player like English or Jenkins. Charlotte Observer

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Washington appears set on Bradley Beal after the highly questionable trade they made adding another aging bigman and middling SF Trevor Ariza to their roster. The assumption has been that they are now targeting Beal after adding Ariza, but why would having Ariza change anyone's draft plans? While Kidd-Gilchrist remains a possibility. Beal is likely the player they want because they would love to put Nick Young even further in their riew view mirror. NBADraft.net

Washington Wizards, Draft, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

For instance, Terrence Ross could fall into the teens and end up better than Bradley Beal. Moe Harkless is not a lock for the top 20 and he could end up better than Harrison Barnes. Perry Jones and Jared Sullinger each came into the season projected as possible top 5 picks and both could slip out of the top 20, and Sullinger was left out of the green room invites. NBADraft.net

Draft, Harrison Barnes, Jared Sullinger, Perry Jones, Bradley Beal, Moe Harkless, Terrence Ross 

I continue to hear that it's possible that Cleveland (Nos. 4 and 24 in the first round and Nos. 33 and 34 in the second round) will move up to take Charlotte's No. 2 spot in order to land Beal. Utah has no first-round picks and had been attempting to land one in order to select Weber State point guard Damian Lillard, according to sources, but it's not known if Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor has made any progress. Milwaukee (No. 12) has considered trading back, and would take a long look at Barton if it did. SI.com

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Cleveland appears to have Beal and Barnes highest on its wish list, and may even consider moving up to 2 to grab Beal, dealing the 24th pick to make it happen. HoopsHype

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Trade, Bradley Beal 

If everyone is comparing Beal to Ray Allen, Don Showalter figures it might be time to go one step further. "I think he's going to be a better rebounder than Ray Allen was," said Showalter, the USA Basketball coach who oversaw Beal's U-17 team in 2011. "I think he's going to be better at going to the basket. I think he's got a better game of getting the ball to the basket. He's a great shooter like Ray Allen. I think he's got some things that in the future are going to make him a longtime NBA player and All-Star." Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ray Allen, Draft, Bradley Beal 

If the Cavaliers are serious about drafting the top-rated shooting guard in this draft, they may have to get moving to catch him. Beal's stock has been soaring since the NBA combine, when he measured in an acceptable 6-foot-4, and could be off the board by the time the Cavaliers select fourth on Thursday. Sun Herald

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Bradley Beal 

The Washington Wizards, selecting above the Cavs at No. 3, insist their trade that brought small forward Trevor Ariza won't affect their draft board. They've been high on Beal and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist all along. If the Cavs are sold on Beal, they may have to decide if the No. 24 pick is a worthy price to move up to No. 2. The Charlotte Bobcats are drafting second and have made it clear they're open to trading the pick. Sun Herald

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At this point, it's like musical chairs with those three teams and four players _ Kansas power forward Thomas Robinson, Kentucky forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Florida guard Bradley Beal and North Carolina forward Harrison Barnes. All of those players would help all of those teams, and each of those teams needs so much help that there's probably not a bad pick in the bunch. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Draft, Harrison Barnes, Thomas Robinson, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

I'm hearing Harrison Barnes may be in second place on their wish list. Apparently, MJ is a fan. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Bradley Beal are in the mix, too, though I'm told MKG didn't blow anyone away in his workout for the Bobcats on Monday and also hurt his back a little. ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Alex Kennedy: Executives are falling in love with Bradley Beal. Teams are trying to trade into the top four to select Beal, according to multiple sources. Twitter

Draft, Bradley Beal 

Alex Kennedy: "There's no way Beal slips out of the top four," said one league source. The Cleveland Cavaliers will draft him if he's available at four. Twitter

Draft, Bradley Beal 

Florida's Bradley Beal and Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist worked out for the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday morning as the team continued evaluations for the June 28 NBA draft. The Bobcats own the second pick in the draft, and are considering several options on the assumption that the New Orleans Hornets will take Kentucky's Anthony Davis first. Beal, a 6-foot-3 guard, said it was the perfect workout for contrasting his offensive skills against Kidd-Gilchrist's defensive prowess. "It really was," Beal said. "We both got after it, on both ends, even my defense and his offense. We're just competitors and we both went at it today. "It was cool. We were laughing and joking around, but competing at the same time." ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Anthony Davis, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

Rick Bonnell: Bradley Beal has worked out for top 4 teams. He says he's done. Agent feels he's safely in top 4. Twitter

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Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant declined to comment on the workout between draft prospects Harrison Barnes and Bradley Beal at the team's Independence facility on Saturday. But Beal's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said it went great. Bartelstein confirmed that the two players worked out against each other. "It went really well, and I know he enjoyed spending time with the coaches and staff,'' Bartelstein said of Beal. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Bradley Beal 

According to several NBA front-office execs, Jordan is deciding whether to take North Carolina small forward Harrison Barnes, Kansas power forward Thomas Robinson or Florida shooting guard Bradley Beal with the No. 2 pick. Chicago Tribune

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Thomas Robinson, Bradley Beal 

Beal was impressive today, according to 2 ppl w/knowledge of his #Cavs workout against Barnes. Both played well, but Barnes' added length didn't seem to bother Beal much Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Bradley Beal 

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: Beal's agent, Mark Bartelstein, says workout with #Cavs went great and Beal enjoyed his time in Cleveland. Beal works out in Charlotte Mon. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Bradley Beal 

Chad Ford: Upcoming Workouts: MKG & Beal in Charlotte on Mon. Lillard in GS on Sun. Drummond in DC on Mon. Barnes in DC on Tues Twitter

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Sam Amico: NBA draft prospects Harrison Barnes and Bradley Beal working out in Cleveland today. Gut feeling: one is future member of Cavs. Twitter

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