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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 Toronto Raptors, the only team where sniveling prospects can blame their lack of desire to attend another low-first workout on passport issues!

Picks: #17.

Needs: Bryan Colangelo and/or Sam Mitchell never seem(s) to be satisfied with the swing positions, though the qualifying offer extended to Carlos Delfino last week was a bit of a surprise. Center Centre should get a strong look, too. Rasho Nesterovic's contract with Satan is just about up for renegotiation, and I hear Mr. Nesterovic had the ol' snip-snip. (Mrs. Nesterovic couldn't take his chronic urination all over the house. Bad Rasho!)*

Best case scenario: At #17, there's a sincere possibility a great little prospect could remain on the board. Darrell Arthur's bangerball or Kosta Koufos' pick-and-pop machismo could fit in Smitch's offense just fine. Brandon Rush would also be a victory.

More likely scenario: Robin Lopez might be atop Jay Bilas' "Best Player Remaining" board when the Raptors pick. D. Arthur's twin J.J. Hickson wouldn't be a shocking reach.

Please don't take: JaVale McGee (passport issues) and Nicolas Batum (heart concerns [literate sense, not metaphorical]) previously occupied this designation. The Raps won't be risking it on either, though, so let us refuse Alexis Ajinca here. Ajinca is a great prospect, actually; it's just that everyone knows Smitch secretly resents to Euro-osity of this roster. We don't want Sam punching Andrea Bargnani in frustration when Ajinca misses a defensive read in practice.

Trade possibilities: Dueling reports have had Toronto trading up, trading out, or trading with themselves. (Colangelo's had his eyes on Smitch's Charizard.)


* I apologize to any/everyone who read this section.