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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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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

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According to one NBA scout, Harrison Barnes excelled in predraft interviews but teammates were not so positive about him. There was nothing alarming said about him, just that he wasn't as popular or viewed as the team leader that some might expect. then again, Kobe Bryant was never considered the most team oriented socialite, and he's got 5 rings. Teammate Tyler Zeller was the player that nearly every player noted as being a great teammate and the team's MVP. NBADraft.net

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If they keep it, I'd have them picking Robinson at the moment -- a change from Beal in Mock Draft 3.0. But the signals are extremely hard to read. There was a significant amount of chatter about their possibly taking North Carolina small forward Harrison Barnes both before and after he worked out for the Bobcats on Friday. SI.com

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Golden State at 7 is also receptive to making a trade. The Warriors are in the market for a small forward. Barring a major move, the two draft prospects the Warriors are targeting — Kentucky’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes — are likely to be gobbled up before their pick. Racine Journal-Times

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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

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North Carolina's Harrison Barnes has worked out for the Bobcats as Charlotte conducts evaluations for the June 28 NBA draft. NBA.com

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Lang Greene: Former UNC standout Harrison Barnes working out for Charlotte Bobcats tomorrow. Teams have been impressed w/ him but doubt he leaps to No. 2 Twitter

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Rick Bonnell: Harrison Barnes works out for #Bobcats Thursday. Twitter

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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 

James Ham: According to an NBA source, Harrison Barnes had a workout scheduled in Sacramento on Friday, but has cancelled. Top 4 promise? Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Draft, Harrison Barnes 

Although the Wizards did not permit media to view any portion of the workout on Tuesday, Barnes said much of the session included coming off curls and footwork without the ball as well as one-on-one and transition drills. “I feel like I’d fit right in,” Barnes said. “Obviously you’ve got John [Wall], who’s a good playmaker. Extremely quick. He can get guys open shots. Then with the addition of Nene, I think that helped this team mature a lot. I feel like I’d fit in nicely and help their perimeter scoring.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Draft, Harrison Barnes 

“Great city, good organization,” Barnes said about the Wizards. “Obviously, they’ve been down the last couple of years and they have young players like John Wall that you can build around and really can do things.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Draft, Harrison Barnes 

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 

I'm also hearing rumblings that Barnes may be in the mix with the Bobcats at No. 2. ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Draft, Harrison Barnes 

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

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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

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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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