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Jordan Hamilton appears headed to Philly with the 16th pick, and sources said Monday the Timberwolves have offered point guard Jonny Flynn in a package deal for swingman Andre Iguodala. Philadelphia officials, however, have let it be known that they are not interested in a salary-dump deal for Iguodala and want an impact veteran in return. CBSSports.com

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Gery Woelfel: Major workout for Bucks on Wed. Klay Thompson and Jordan Hamilton are the headliners. Twitter

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The Warriors will begin working out college players at their downtown Oakland practice facility, in preparation for the June 23 NBA draft. The first workouts are scheduled for Tuesday, with the following players expected to participate: Swingman Jordan Hamilton, Texas; guard Jeremy Hazell, Seton Hall; forward Gary Johnson, Texas; forward Chris Singleton, Florida State; forward Mychel Thompson, Pepperdine; forward Chris Wright, Dayton. CSNBayArea.com

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Teams spent up to four hours a day on Wednesday and Thursday doing sit-downs with individual players. A number of players, including Tristan Thompson, Fredette, Walker, Jordan Hamilton and Josh Selby, had great interviews according to team sources. ESPN.com

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True, but Hamilton's improvement came as a result of not worrying about how many points he was going to rack up. "I think he realized, 'I can bring a lot more to the table than just scoring the ball,' " Springmann said. "And we told him that he was short-changing himself if he didn't realize how many ways he could actually affect a game. If you just rely on shooting the ball, when happens on a night when you're not scoring? How are you going to impact the game? For him, he can see the floor, he can pass the ball, he's a rebounder; he's not relying strictly on jump shots. He can score in the post. He's a strong kid, stronger than some people realize. "I think he's got tremendous upside. He's got a chance to be very, very good." NBA.com

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Jordan Hamilton, Texas’ leading scorer, also is deliberating between coming back to Texas or going pro. Some mock drafts in the Internet indicate that Thompson could be selected in the middle of the first round. statesman.com

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Some teams have Texas forward Jordan Hamilton listed as a two guard prospect, but most of the personnel types I spoke with said that Hamilton will have to be a small forward in the pros. Hamilton is a big-time scorer who has alternately attracted and repelled NBA people. He's a scorer, but that might not be enough. "He ain't guarding twos," a Southeast Division scout said of the 20-year-old Hamilton, who is expected to put his name into the Draft this week along with teammate Tristan Thompson, a solid power forward prospect. "Away from the floor, (Hamilton) is going to get exposed. I like his talent, but he's a uniquely selfish player. He scares the (bleep) out of me." NBA.com

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(Jordan) Hamilton also stated after the season that he was returning to Texas. But multiple sources tell me that he's gone and will likely hire the same agent as his former AAU teammate Derrick Williams. Hamilton should be a late lottery to mid first-round pick. ESPN.com

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The questions keep coming, from the regular season and the tournament, about the questionable focus of Jordan Hamilton. One scout rates the Texas small forward a risky pick despite obvious offensive skills, while an executive from another team said, "You don't know where his head is all the time." An athlete who can score like Hamilton and has range on his jumper would usually be a lock for the lottery, especially in a weak Draft, but he continues to give the NBA reasons for concern. He needs to play with great intensity at workouts. NBA.com

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The questions keep coming, from the regular season and the tournament, about the questionable focus of Jordan Hamilton. One scout rates the Texas small forward a risky pick despite obvious offensive skills, while an executive from another team said, "You don't know where his head is all the time." An athlete who can score like Hamilton and has range on his jumper would usually be a lock for the lottery, especially in a weak Draft, but he continues to give the NBA reasons for concern. He needs to play with great intensity at workouts. NBA.com

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Sources say that a number of other prospects including Alec Burks, Jordan Hamilton, Scotty Hopson, Kawhi Leonard, Mason Plumlee, Jeff Taylor, Trey Thompkins and Klay Thompson are very likely to enter as well. ESPN.com

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Texas teammates and potential first-round picks Tristan Thompson and Jordan Hamilton each said Saturday that they would return to Austin instead of declaring for the NBA draft. While welcome news to Longhorns fans thinking about a potential national title run in 2012, recent history is littered with players who declared that loyalty only to change their minds later. Among those: former UT star Kevin Durant. Dallas Morning News

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“I’m coming back for another year. I’m coming back for another year,” Thompson said. No ifs, ands or buts? “I’m coming back for another year,” Thompson said. “I’ve already signed up for summer classes, so I got to be going to school there.” Dallas Morning News

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The suggestion for talented college underclassmen is to keep up with current events, and some of the top players say they’re doing just that. “If I have what it takes to go the pros, the collective bargaining could be a factor,” Thompson said. “But I love being a college student. So it would be kind of hard for me to leave.” That response led to more pointed questions, and Thompson said he’ll return to Austin. He said he already had arranged his summer school classes, and he’s excited about the prospect of playing with Texas point guard recruit and former high school teammate Myck Kabongo. Kansas City Star

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Hamilton said he had promised his parents, Greg and Karen Hamilton, that he would get his degree at Texas. And he’s intrigued by the possibility of contending for a national championship next season if everybody returns. “I think coming back for next year, that we’ll be a great team,” Hamilton said. “I made up my mind. They want me to finish school. I want to get an education for my mom. I’m back next year.” Dallas Morning News

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