Draft gets to point -- quickly
Five point guards were among the first 14 picks of Wednesday's NBA draft.

Forde: Odom-meter tough to gauge
All the questions people have about college hoops are rolled up in Lamar Odom, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

From preps to pros
Nerves aside, prep star Jonathan Bender is eager to start his NBA career at Wednesday's draft.

Rockets won't launch Hakeem to Raptors
Houston discussed trading Hakeem Olajuwon to Toronto but ruled out a deal, both teams confirmed Tuesday.

Szczerbiak out for No. 1
Miami of Ohio's Wally Szczerbiak says he'll be happy wherever he goes in the draft -- but make no mistake, he wants to be No. 1.

Magloire among 12 who pull out of draft
Jamaal Magloire was the most prominent name of the 12 underclassmen who withdrew from the NBA draft.

Conversation with Davis, Szczerbiak
Up Close host Gary Miller interviews top NBA draft prospects Baron Davis and Wally Szczerbiak.

Sullivan: Rise and fall in Chicago
Some players' stock went up while others saw theirs fall at the NBA pre-draft camp in Chicago.

Projecting the '99 lottery picks
ESPN.com looks into its crystal ball and predicts how the top 13 picks in the NBA draft will proceed.

Early entries to 1999 NBA draft
See which players renounced their remaining eligibility for a chance to play in the NBA.

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Get all the news, notes, quotes and anecdotes from the Spurs-Knicks series.