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Crystal Ballin' takes a team-by-team look at what should, could, and probably will happen in the June 26th NBA Draft.

The Bucks' have a lot of issues heading into this off-season, and most of them revolve around below average talent (Bobby Simmons and Dan Gadzuric) receiving above average dollars ($16M next season). The team needs to begin getting its roster in better shape for the coming seasons, and the draft may be able to help them do that via trade.

Picks: #8, #37.

Needs: Small forward is the glaring need, but some roster cohesiveness would be nice too.

Best case scenario: That the Bucks use the eighth pick to entice a team to take back one of their bad contracts.

More likely scenario: With the eighth pick, the Bucks select: Joe Alexander. He finished the season extremely well, and having played three years in college, will be ready to make an immediate contribution.

Please don't take: Danilo Gallinari. My draft turn-offs include refusing to work out for the team that wants to draft you. I know Yi did the same thing last season, but that wasn't him talking. It was the Chinese government.

Trade possibilities: With new GM John Hammond in the fold, I'd say there's a strong possibility the Bucks will look to make a move. However, just because they will try, doesn't mean it will happen. Hammond isn't going to start off his tenure with the Bucks by making things worse, so unless they can get some immediate cap relief and some help on the court at the same time, they may just stand pat.