2009 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 3-4

With the easier picks out of the way, it's time to get into the guessing game that is the remainder of the 2009 NBA Draft Lottery. Our 2009 NBA Mock Draft continues with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings in spots three and four.

3. Thunder: James Harden, SG, Arizona State

It's time for the guards to start flying off the board, and the Thunder won't mind adding another scoring option like Harden. The sophomore averaged over 20 points a game at ASU and has good range and seems to do everything with ease. In addition to bringing more scoring, he can rebound, move the ball, and defend. He'll fit right in with a very youthful, up-and-coming Thunder squad.

4. Kings: Ricky Rubio, PG, Spain

The verdict is still out on Ricky Rubio, as it's anyone's guess how his game will translate in the NBA. Talk of him going to the Kings is heating up, and we have no reason to believe he'll land anywhere else. He showed off his quickness and basketball I.Q. in international play with Spain and can go a long way toward helping to revive the Kings franchise. European players are always harder to predict and Rubio needs to work on his shot, but he could bring a lot to the table for the team with the NBA's worst record last season.

That does it for this edition of our 2009 NBA Lottery Mock Draft. Make sure to check out the first two picks here, or check out all of our picks in the upper right hand column of the site.

Going Out With A Thunderous Bang

We closed out the NBA regular season yesterday with a Free NBA Pick, and as can happen on the last day of the year, it wasn't even close--in a good way. 

The Thunder destroyed the Clippers in LA last night, 126-85, in a game in which the Clippers were actually favored by a point and a half. The Thunder improve our Free NBA Picks to 8-5 in 2009, which is a small sampling, but still 62% is 62%. 

Of course, we will be all over the NBA playoffs, offering more Free NBA Picks, so make sure to check back soon!

The Final Free NBA Pick of the Regular Season

Our Free NBA Picks are 7-5 in 2009, for a modest 58% mark, and we have one more pick to close out the regular season. 

In our last pick, we incorrectly bet against the might Thunder. Tonight, we're looking to make amends. 

Thunder +1 1/2 over the Clippers

The last day of the NBA regular season is always a weird one for cappers. The best teams are benching their players while many other teams are playing in meaningless games. This qualifies as a meaningless game--but make no mistake about it, these teams want to end the year on a high note. 

The young Thunder should be able to get it done tonight. Otherwise, we're done betting Thunder games for the rest of the season. What a bold statement!

Anyway, good luck, and be sure to follow us for more Free NBA Picks throughout the 2009 NBA Playoffs!

A Friday Free NBA Pick

Our Free NBA Picks are 7-4 (64%) in 2009, and we have our first play in about two weeks. 

Bobcats -3 over the Thunder

Good luck!

Free NBA Picks Hitting 71% in 2009!

You read that title right--we are continuing to brag about our success in the limited NBA bets we've made this calendar year, ignoring our 2008 struggles. 

Our Free NBA Picks are 5-2 (71%) in 2009, and we hope to continue that success with an over/under tonight. 

Oklahoma City Thunder/Phoenix Suns UNDER 234

Good luck!

Forecast Says Suns With No Chance For Thunder

We have one wather-related Free NBA Pick today, and the forecast calls for the Suns to shine in Oklahoma tonight.

With a zero percent chance of Thunder.

If you haven't guessed by now, here's the pick.

Suns -10 over Thunder

There isn't much more to say about this one, although as a side note, this is our first ever pick involving the Oklahoma City Thunder!

Good luck.