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Right now, sources say Leonard and Henson are the two leading candidates in the group. Sullinger has slid on the Pistons' draft board since the team saw his draft combine physical. Mississippi State's Arnett Moultrie is also in the running for the No. 9 pick; however, he's more of a long shot. He worked out earlier with the Pistons. ESPN.com

Detroit Pistons, Draft, John Henson, Jared Sullinger, Meyers Leonard, Arnett Moultrie 

The Sixers, who have the 15th, 45th, and 54th overall picks in next week's draft, will bring in five more players Saturday, all of them big men. The group includes: John Henson, a 6-10 forward (13.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game), and Tyler Zeller, a 6-11 center (16.3 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.5 bpg), both from North Carolina; Baylor 6-10 forward Perry Jones (13.5 ppg, 7.6 rpg); Mississippi State 6-10 forward Arnett Moultrie (16.4 ppg, 10.5 rpg), and St. Bonaventure 6-9 forward Andrew Nicholson (18.5 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.0 bpg). Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Draft, John Henson, Perry Jones, Tyler Zeller, Arnett Moultrie, Andrew Nicholson 

(Toronto) was believed to have narrowed its list to a handful of players expected to be around at No. 8 next Thursday — Weber State point guard Damian Lillard, Connecticut guard Jeremy Lamb and Syracuse guard Dion Waiters — but another name appears to have entered the conversation. Multiple team sources told the Sun that they were impressed with North Carolina power forward John Henson’s workout at the ACC on Thursday. Toronto Sun

Toronto Raptors, Draft, John Henson, Jeremy Lamb, Damian Lillard, Dion Waiters 

Ryan Wolstat: Multiple team sources told me John Henson had a very good workout on Thursday. Add him to the mix at 8, duplication be damned Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Draft, John Henson 

Beginning Saturday morning, the Sixers will bring in 6-11 Arnett Moultrie (Mississippi State), 7-0 Tyler Zeller (North Carolina), 6-11 Perry Jones (Baylor), 6-10 John Henson (North Carolina) and 6-10 Andrew Nicholson (St. Bonaventure). Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Draft, John Henson, Perry Jones, Tyler Zeller, Arnett Moultrie, Andrew Nicholson 

Terrence Jones of Kentucky, Perry Jones III of Baylor, UNC's John Henson and Ohio State big man Jared Sullinger will all be working out in front of the Raptors' brass today, and will be joined by lesser-known prospects Alex Young of IUPUI, and Tyler Murray of Wagner. Raptors HQ

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Terrence Jones, John Henson, Jared Sullinger, Perry Jones, Alex Young, Tyler Murray 

"Obviously, we like him, but he's not going to be there at 12 when we select," Bucks director of scouting Billy McKinney said after Henson's impressive workout at the Cousins Center on Tuesday. "It's a matter of whether it's practical for us to move up or the teams ahead of us would value him as much as we would. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Draft, John Henson, Workouts 

Charles F. Gardner: Henson on fit with Bucks: "They are looking for a center and I'm not ready to play center full-time yet. But the game is getting smaller." Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Draft, John Henson 

Gery Woelfel: Bucks, seriously considering North Carolina's John Henson for their top pick, will work him out Tuesday. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Draft, John Henson 

Although the Hornets are expected to select former Kentucky power forward Anthony Davis with the No. 1 pick, they have worked out seven power forwards/centers, including North Carolina’s Tyler Zeller and John Henson, Illinois’ Meyers Leonard, Mississippi State’s Arnett Moultrie and Kentucky’s Terrence Jones. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Draft, Terrence Jones, John Henson, Anthony Davis, Tyler Zeller, Meyers Leonard, Arnett Moultrie 

North Carolina power forward John Henson said an ankle injury is to blame for bad results on some of the physical testing at the Chicago pre-draft camp. "It's not 100 percent," he said after working out for Golden State on Thursday. "But I don't have time to sit down and rest it. These two weeks are crucial in my career. Regardless of how it feels, I've got to go." He left Oakland for Phoenix and after that was scheduled for visits with the Rockets, Bucks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Pistons and 76ers. NBA.com

Toronto Raptors, Draft, John Henson 

The Suns close workouts and do not announce or comment on visiting prospects, but league sources revealed that on Saturday they hosted an impressive group of big men who are all first-round candidates. The workout featured North Carolina's John Henson and Tyler Zeller, Illinois' Meyers Leonard, Baylor's Perry Jones and Mississippi State's Arnett Moultrie, as well as Vanderbilt small forward Jeffery Taylor. Arizona Republic

Phoenix Suns, Draft, John Henson, Perry Jones, Tyler Zeller, Meyers Leonard, Arnett Moultrie 

North Carolina power forward John Henson said an ankle injury is to blame for bad results on some of the physical testing at the Chicago pre-draft camp. "It's not 100 percent," he said after working out for Golden State on Thursday. "But I don't have time to sit down and rest it. These two weeks are crucial in my career. Regardless of how it feels, I've got to go." He left Oakland for Phoenix and after that was scheduled for visits with the Rockets, Bucks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Pistons and 76ers. NBA.com

Draft, John Henson 

While I have Henson sliding to Minnesota at No. 18 in my latest mock draft, he'll have a chance to prove himself with a number of lottery teams (top 14) in the days to come and could certainly wind up there. He worked out with Portland (No. 6) on Wednesday and will visit Golden State (No. 7) on Thursday for a workout that will include Jared Sullinger, another power forward auditioning to be picked that high. Henson said he is also headed for Phoenix (No. 13), Houston (Nos. 14 and 16), Toronto (No. 8), Philadelphia (No. 15), Detroit (No. 9) and Cleveland (Nos. 4 and 24). SI.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, Draft, John Henson 

The Warriors on Monday watched an undistinguished workout between small forwards (Perry Jones III and Terrence Jones) they would consider drafting with the No. 7 overall pick. They'll take a head-to-head look at power forwards (Jared Sullinger and John Henson) for the same draft spot on Thursday. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Draft, Terrence Jones, John Henson, Jared Sullinger, Perry Jones 

Besides Leonard and Zeller, the Bucks have apparently zeroed in on North Carolina power forward John Henson, Baylor power forward Perry Jones and Washington shooting guard Terrence Ross for their top pick. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Draft, John Henson, Perry Jones, Terrence Ross 

North Carolina's John Henson wraps up workout in Sacto (No. 5), says he's going to Portland (No.6) tomorrow, then Phoenix (No. 13), Golden State (No. 7), Houston (No. 14 & No. 16), Toronto (No. 8), Philadelphia (No. 15), and Cleveland (No. 4). "It's going to be a long two weeks, but I'm ready for it," Henson said. Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Draft, John Henson 

Most of the top prospects did not participate in drills at the NBA combine, but Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld said the team was able to get some much-needed information during their meet-and-greet sessions with the players. They met with Robinson, Beal, Kidd-Gilchrist, North Carolina players Harrison Barnes, John Henson, Tyler Zeller and Kendall Marshall, Andre Drummond and Jeremy Lamb from Connecticut, Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger, Washington guard Terence Ross, Duke guard Austin Rivers, Mississippi State forward Arnett Moultrie, Illinois center Meyers Leonard and Vanderbilt guard John Jenkins, among others. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Draft, Ernie Grunfeld, Harrison Barnes, John Henson, Jared Sullinger, Austin Rivers, John Jenkins, Jeremy Lamb, Tyler Zeller, Andre Drummond, Meyers Leonard, Arnett Moultrie, Kendall Marshall 

Sacramento (No. 5) has its first workout on Monday, featuring John Henson (North Carolina), Drew Gordon (New Mexico), Charlie Westbrook (South Dakota), Ricardo Ratliffe (Missouri), Yancy Gates (Cincinnati), Oscar Bellfield (UNLV). Henson is legitimately in play for their pick Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Draft, John Henson, Charlie Westbrook 

The prospects who have had their names connected to the Sixers include forwards Perry Jones of Baylor, John Henson of North Carolina, and Arnett Moultrie of Mississippi State. But it is possible that they could use the pick on Illinois center Meyers Leonard, Syracuse's Fab Melo or North Carolina's Tyler Zeller. Sun Herald

Philadelphia 76ers, Draft, John Henson, Perry Jones, Tyler Zeller, Fab Melo, Meyers Leonard, Arnett Moultrie