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Colangelo has considered moving back to take Biyombo as well. Connecticut guard Kemba Walker, San Diego State small forward Kawhi Leonard and Czech Republic forward Jan Vesely remain possibilities for Toronto, but it sounds as if the love affair is with Biyombo. This comes as a surprise in light of Biyombo's recent workout at Adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, Italy, where he was even worse than expected on the offensive end and appeared to have hurt his stock. SI.com

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I'm hearing that if either Kawhi Leonard or Kemba Walker is on the board at No. 8, the Pistons are likely to take one of them. If both are gone, it's down to Biyombo, Tristan Thompson and Markieff Morris. The Pistons really like Valanciunas as well, but sources claim they aren't willing to wait a year to get him. ESPN.com

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Ryan Feldman: I'm now hearing the Pistons would take Kawhi Leonard or Kemba Walker if available, but they think both will be gone. Twitter

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Vincent Goodwill: Kawhi Leonard canceled his workout with Milwaukee after working out for the #Pistons yesterday. Could the young man have a promise? Twitter

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Ryan Feldman: Kawhi Leonard has been thought to be the Kings' top target, but I'm hearing that's not the case. I'm told it's Kemba Walker. Twitter

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Houston continues to offer the 14th and 23rd picks in the draft to move into the top 10, and could have a willing partner with the Detroit Pistons at No. 8. The Pistons have told teams they won’t trade down until they see who drops to them on draft night, sources said. In what could be an interesting window into the Pistons’ preferences, San Diego State forward Kawhi Leonard worked out for Detroit on Monday, and shortly thereafter cancelled his Wednesday workout with the Milwaukee Bucks, who have the 10th pick. Several executives believe Leonard may have left Auburn Hills with a guarantee. Yahoo! Sports

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Ryan Feldman: Kawhi Leonard was scheduled to work out for the Jazz today or tomorrow but now isn't. May be a sign he has a promise from the Kings. Twitter

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Every year, the NBA tips its hand as to who it believes are the top 14 or 15 prospects in the draft with its annual "green room" invitations. These players are invited by the league to sit in a special room with their families and agent on draft night. When their names are called, they leave the room and go up on stage to shake commissioner David Stern's hand. This year's invitees to the June 23 draft: Kyrie Irving (Duke); Derrick Williams (Arizona); Enes Kanter (Turkey); Brandon Knight (Kentucky); Kemba Walker (UConn); Jonas Valanciunas (Lithuania); Jan Vesely (Czech Republic); Kawhi Leonard (San Diego St.); Chris Singleton (Florida St.); Klay Thompson (Washington St.); Tristan Thompson (Texas); Jimmer Fredette (BYU); Marcus Morris (Kansas); and Alec Burks (Colorado). A 15th name has been added -- Markieff Morris of Kansas. Markieff is Marcus Morris' twin and also widely considered to be a top 20 draft pick. ESPN.com

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Chris in Sacramento, CA: Do you know if the Kings have been trying to shop the 7th pick? Alex Kennedy: I'm sure the Kings have listened to offers and done their due diligence, but it looks like they'll be keeping the pick. I'm told that they really like Kawhi Leonard and Jan Vesley, with both of those players ahead of Kemba Walker and Jimmer Fredette on their big board despite the recent hype surrounding the Kemba-Jimmer workout. HoopsWorld

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Jason Jones: After his workout Kawhi Leonard said Kings officials told him the would "probably need a three" in this draft. Twitter

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Aran Smith: Kawhi Leonard, Scotty Hopson, Mickey McConnell, Kalin Lucas, DeAndre Liggins and Jamine Peterson working out for Kings today Twitter

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If they stay at 6 ... Kanter, Vesely and Kawhi Leonard are the favorites. But there are two dark horses here as well: Klay Thompson and Tristan Thompson. I'm told both are seriously in the mix in Washington. The Wizards had eyed Klay at No. 18 before his stock went through the roof at workouts. They'd really like another shooter in the backcourt with Wall. ESPN.com

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Holly MacKenzie: Kawhi keeps his circle small: No NBA mentors, but talks with his mom and coach after every workout. Favorite NBA player is Melo. Twitter

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As a result, it's a toss-up whether the Wizards would opt for Vesely or Valanciunas. I'm opting for Valanciunas simply because I was told weeks ago that he was above Vesely on the Wizards' board. Sources say Washington is also very high on San Diego State small forward Kawhi Leonard. SI.com

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Kawhi Leonard continues his impressive rise up the draft board ranks, and his workout in Washington on Tuesday continued his ascent. The 6-7 small forward out of San Diego State had a strong performance with the Wizards at the expense of Texas small forward Jordan Hamilton, this after playing well in his first workout in Charlotte on Sunday. He has scheduled workouts in Cleveland on Monday, Toronto (No. 5) on Wednesday, Sacramento on June 17 and Utah (No. 3 and No. 12) on June 19. SI.com

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Nothing has really changed. Irving in the lead for the No. 1 pick. No. 4 pick is pretty open. I still have them taking Kanter in my mock, but Jan Vesely, Jonas Valanciunas and Kawhi Leonard are all possibilities. So is the idea of trading the No. 4 pick. I've had several teams tell me that the Cavs have told them they'd consider moving No. 4 if they got a youngish veteran in return. Just not sure the No. 4 pick has enormous value in this draft. ESPN.com

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The Wizards are considering Leonard at the sixth spot, and he could improve his position if he can slow down Hamilton in workouts. Hamilton likely won’t be around when the Wizards pick at No. 18, but he could be an intriguing option has a surprising slide out of the lottery. Maryland center Jordan Williams, Oakland center Keith Benson, Hofstra guard Charles Jenkins and Michigan guard Darius Morris will also participate in Tuesday’s workout. Washington Post

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Chad Ford: Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson, Chris Singleton sound like they all impressed in Charlotte yesterday. Twitter

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The anticipated return of Jonas Jerebko should alleviate part of the problem, but the Pistons could quickly turn rebounding into a strength by drafting Kawhi Leonard out of San Diego State. Last season the 6-foot-7 Leonard parlayed his long arms (7-foot-3 wingspan), explosive leaping ability and nonstop motor into 10.7 rebounds per game. Leonard also utilizes those traits to his advantage in another area where the Pistons struggled - defending the perimeter. But defense is not just about physical tools for Leonard, it's also a mentality. "You just have to come into the game with a positive mindset that you're going to stop players," Leonard said. Booth Newspapers

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Leonard's offensive development is certainly behind the other aspects of his game, but he's been aggressively working to improve. "I'm just working on staying balanced and shooting a lot," Leonard said. "I've also been working on my ball-handling. Sometimes I fall back on my shots - I'm not straight up-and-down - so I've been working on that. " Booth Newspapers

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