With the steady steam of trial coverage I thought it would be nice to break things up and talk some basketball. So in anticipation for Thursday here's The News Tribune's annual mock draft.

Our mock draft is compiled by talking to reporters and other people involved with the NBA around the league, perusing information on player workouts for perspective teams, analyzing other mock drafts, and finally some educated guessing based on team needs.

Currently, I have Seattle taking O.J. Mayo with its No. 4 pick and European player Serge Ibaka with the team's 24th pick. But we all know from Seattle's experience with the draft last season when the Sonics traded franchise cornerstone Ray Allen that things could drastically change.

The the rumors are still flying that Miami is willing to trade the No. 2 overall pick because Heat president Pat Riley is lukewarm on Michael Beasley. Hard to believe, considering Beasley might be the best player in the draft.

Take a look at some of the other mock drafts to see what other people are saying, including NBA.com
, Draftexpress.com , hoopsworld.com , insidehoops.com and espn.com

And let me know who you think the Sonics should take in the first round. I'm sure Mayo is not the consensus pick among the Sonics faithful.

TNT's NBA Mock Draft

Team Needs
1. Chicago Bulls PG, PF

The pick: Derrick Rose, Memphis
The skinny: The Chicago native will make a major impact for his hometown team.

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2. Miami Heat PG, PF
The pick: Michael Beasley, Kansas State
The skinny: After all the posturing, Heat president Pat Riley swallows hard and takes the most talented player available.

3. Minnesota Timberwolves C, SF
The Pick: Kevin Love, UCLA
The skinny: T-Wolves president Kevin McHale can’t resist drafting his mirror image in skilled big man Love.

4. Seattle SuperSonics G, C
The pick: O.J. Mayo, USC
The skinny: A versatile athlete who’s NBA ready, the Sonics get a steal here if Mayo drops this far. Indiana’s Eric Gordon and Stanford’s Brook Lopez are other options here.

5. Memphis Grizzlies C, SG
The pick: Brook Lopez, Stanford
The skinny: Not a sexy pick, but Lopez is polished offensively with good size.

6. New York Knicks PG, SG
The pick: Eric Gordon, Indiana
The skinny: A gifted scorer who perhaps should go higher, but will fit in nicely in NYC.

7. Los Angeles Clippers PG, SG
The pick: Jerryd Bayless, Arizona
The skinny: The Clippers need backcourt help and scoring, and Bayless should provide both.

8. Milwaukee Bucks SF, C
The pick: Joe Alexander, West Virginia
The skinny: One of the best athletes in the draft, Alexander will provide depth for the Bucks.

9.Charlotte Bobcats C, PG
The pick: Russell Westbrook, UCLA
The skinny: The Bobcats need help up front, but Westbrook is too good to pass on here.

10. New Jersey Nets C, SG
The pick: Danilo Gallinari, Italy
The skinny: A pure scorer and the best Europe has to offer this year.

11. Indiana Pacers PG, C
The pick: D.J. Augustin, Texas
The skinny: Will provide a much-needed steadying hand for the Pacers in the backcourt.

12. Sacramento Kings PG, PF
The pick: Anthony Randolph, LSU
The skinny: At 18 years old, the 6-11 big man is raw but extremely talented.

13. Portland Trail Blazers PG
The pick: Alexis Ajinca, France
The skinny: With a glut of young players, Portland is looking to trade this pick.

14. Golden State Warriors C, PG
The pick: Kosta Koufos, Ohio State
The skinny: The Warriors may need help at guard if Baron Davis opts out of his contract, but Koufos fills a need in the frontcourt.

15. Phoenix Suns (from Atlanta) SF, C
The pick: Brandon Rush, Kansas
The skinny: The smooth-shooting swingman from Kansas should contribute immediately.

16. Philadelphia 76ers PF, SG
The pick: DeAndre Jordan, Texas A&M
The skinny: At 7-0, 260, Jordan is another raw but athletic big man who needs development.

17. Toronto Raptors C, SF
The pick: Robin Lopez, Stanford
The skinny: The Cardinal center gives the Raptors defensive help inside.

18. Washington Wizards PG, PF
The pick: Darrell Arthur, Kansas
The skinny: A versatile front-court player who could serve as a replacement for Antawn Jamison if he leaves in free agency.

19. Cleveland Cavaliers C,G
The pick: Mario Chalmers, Kansas
The skinny: Another option for the Cavs at point guard if the Delonte West-Daniel Gibson experiment doesn’t work out.

20. Denver Nuggets C, PG
The pick: Jason Thompson, Rider
The skinny: A good scorer with his back to the basket and at 21 years old, ready to contribute.

21. New Jersey Nets (from Dallas)C, SG
The pick: Roy Hibbert, Georgetown
The skinny: The 7-footer gives the Nets some help inside and can contribute immediately.

22. Orlando Magic SG, C
The pick: Marreese Speights, Florida
The skinny: Speights is a physical player that could spell Dwight Howard.

23. Utah Jazz C, PF
The pick: Javale McGee, Nevada
The skinny: Gives the Jazz another front-court player to work into their rotation.

24. Seattle Sonics (from Phoenix) C,G
The pick: Serge Ibaka, Congo
The skinny: A talented, front-court player who probably will continue playing in Europe.

25. Houston Rockets PF/PG
The pick: Donte Greene, Syracuse
The skinny: A possible lottery pick, Greene would be a steal for the Rockets if he falls this far.

26. San Antonio Spurs C, SF
The pick: Ryan Anderson, Cal
The skinny: With Tim Duncan getting long in the tooth, Anderson provides depth.

27. Portland Trail Blazers (from New Orleans) PG
The pick: J.J. Hickson, N.C. State
The skinny: At 6-9, 240 pounds Hickson is a brute inside.

28. Memphis Grizzlies (from L.A. Lakers)C, SG
The pick: Chris Douglas-Roberts, Memphis
The skinny: The Grizzlies look to the 6-7 swingman for instant offense off the bench.

29. Detroit Pistons SF
The pick: Bill Walker, Kansas
The skinny: Another piece to the puzzle for the Pistons, Walker gives Detroit another scoring option.

30. Boston Celtics C, Depth
The pick: Courtney Lee, Western Kentucky
The skinny: One of the best shooters in the draft, could be groomed to replace an aging Ray Allen.