With the 2011 NBA draft coming up soon, it’s time to look at the teams needs for the teams in the Western Conference.
Denver Nuggets Needs: SF PF C
Their biggest need is at the power forward position with Kenyon Martin a free agent, and Al Harrington coming off an average season. The Nuggets also have a ton of other free agents to sign.
Minnesota Timberwolves Needs: SG C
The Timberwolves really need to improve at the shooting guard position; they need someone who can score Corey Brewer isn’t the answer.
Oklahoma City Thunder Needs: SF C
The Thunder really have all their pieces in places now they just need backups for Kevin Durant and Kendrick Perkins
Portland Trailblazers Needs: PG C
Portland needs help in the frontcourt; you cannot count on Greg Oden, and Marcus Camby is a free agent,
Utah Jazz Needs: PG SG C
The Jazz need to get better at shooting guard; Raja Bell, C.J. Miles, and Kyle Weaver aren’t the answer.
Golden State Warriors Needs: SG C PF
The Warriors need a big tough center in the middle; this would allow David Lee to play the power forward position.
Los Angeles Clippers Needs: PG SF
The Clippers need to get better at the small forward position; Ryan Gomes is a good backup not a starter.
Los Angeles Lakers Needs: PG SG
Derrick Fisher was a great point guard, but he is way to old; the Lakers need a younger more athletic point guard.
Phoenix Suns Needs: PG SG PF
Steve Nash is a free agent and 38 years old; the Suns need a point guard of the future.
Sacramento Kings Needs: SG C
The Kings need more punch from their shooting guards; you can do better than Francisco Garcia.
Dallas Mavericks Needs: PG SF
The Mavs need a point guard of the future; Jason Kidd is old and J.J. Barea is a free agent.
Houston Rockets Needs: SF C
The Rockets need a center, Yao Ming is just to injury prone and you can’t start a 6’6” Chuck Hayes at center.
Memphis Grizzlies Needs: SF C
Shane Battier is a free agent, and Rudy Gay is coming off a injury the Grizzlies could add a small forward or two.
New Orleans Hornets Needs: PG SG PF
The Hornets may trade star point guard Chris Paul if not he will be gone by free agency next season, they need a point guard of the future.
San Antonio Spurs Needs: PG SF C
Small Forward Richard Jefferson did not produce last season; they Spurs need to get younger and more athletic here.
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