Tuesday night's draft lottery came and went and the Hawks barely noticed.

For the first time in years the Hawks' immediate future wasn't on the line, what with the regular lottery attendees finally taking a breather from the process after ending the NBA's longest playoff drought at nine years.

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Most think Memphis point guard Derrick Rose will be the Chicago Bulls pick.

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But that doesn't mean the newly minted selection order for next month's draft should be ignored.

A sneak peak at the lottery picks:

CHICAGO

Derrick Rose,

6-4, 200, PG, Memphis

Why Rose makes sense?: The Bulls already have two point guard options in place in Kirk Hinrich and Chris Duhon. But Rose is on another level. And as Chris Paul and Deron Williams proved three years ago, passing on transcendent point guard talent in any draft is a mistake that should not be repeated.

MIAMI

Michael Beasley, 6-9, 235, PF, Kansas State

Why Beasley makes sense?: This is a consolation prize like Kevin Durant was for Seattle last year. Beasley is the Al Horford of this year's draft — the player most ready to contribute from the start of training camp. But he's an even more dynamic offensive force and a potential superstar.

MINNESOTA

Brook Lopez, 7-0, 255, C, Stanford

Why Lopez makes sense?: In a league that has and will always value size and potential over production, Lopez has a rare combination of all three. The Timberwolves need a true center to pair with Al Jefferson along their rebuilt frontline. Snagging one that can play both ends of the floor as well as Lopez does is a bonus.

SEATTLE

Jerryd Bayless,

6-3, 190, PG, Arizona

Why Bayless makes sense?: No one in Seattle seemed pleased with the work of veterans Earl Watson or Luke Ridnour at point guard. Bayless, a scoring machine that can swing between both backcourt spots, projects higher than either of those guys did at the same stage.

MEMPHIS

O.J. Mayo, 6-5, 195, SG, USC

Why Mayo makes sense?: If the Grizzlies are serious about rebuilding their team into a playoff contender, it's time to move coveted swingman Mike Miller in a trade deal that aids that cause and snag an uber talent like Mayo, baggage and all, to play alongside young stud Rudy Gay and promising point guard prospect Mike Conley Jr.

NEW YORK

Anthony Randolph,

6-10, 200, SF, LSU

Why Randolph makes sense?: The Knicks have so many issues to deal with, particularly the dismantling of an uneven roster, that they need to concentrate on piling up the most talented players possible in the draft. Randolph fits the bill here.

LA CLIPPERS

Russell Westbrook,

6-5, 190, SG/PG, UCLA

Why Westbrook makes sense?: The Clippers are still trying to figure out their point guard situation since Shaun Livingston's devastating knee injury. Westbrook, a hometown product who is still very much a work in progress at point guard, has all the necessary raw materials to assume that position.

MILWAUKEE

Joe Alexander, 6-9,

230, SF, West Virginia

Why Alexander makes sense?: The Bucks already have their young center (Andrew Bogut) and even younger power forward (Yi Jianlian) in place. The super athletic Alexander, who can score in a variety of ways, is the small forward needed to complete the deal.

CHARLOTTE

Darrell Arthur,

6-9, 230, PF, Kansas

Why Arthur makes sense?: The Bobcats thought Sean May was their power forward of the future, but injuries have forced for the former Final Four MOP to watch in street clothes for most of his career. Arthur's an athletic combo forward with a championship of his own, not to mention a much better health history.

NEW JERSEY

Danilo Gallinari, 6-9, 212, SF, Italy

Why Gallinari makes sense?: Well, he doesn't. But as the most talented international talent in the draft, Gallinari is just too dynamic a talent for the Nets or any other team to pass up at this point. Gallinari is a superb athlete and capable of scoring from all over the floor for a team that will thrive on putting up points in a hurry.

INDIANA

Kevin Love, 6-10, 270, PF, UCLA

Why Love makes sense?: If, or better yet when, the Jermaine O'Neal era ends in Indiana, the Pacers will need a talented young power forward to fill that void. Love is arguably the most skilled player at any position in the entire draft. And he'll be an instant fan favorite in Conseco Fieldhouse with his throwback game and Hoosier-like passion.

SACRAMENTO

DJ Augustin, 6-0, 180, PG, Texas

Why Augustin makes sense?: The Kings have a huge hole at point guard behind Beno Udrih. Augustin is in the mold of former Kings point guard Mike Bibby in that he has a knack for scoring baskets in bunches and is fearless late in games. He'll be knocked by some for being too small, but that was rarely an issue while he was destroying the opposition in college.

PORTLAND

Chase Budinger,

6-8, 210, SF, Arizona

Why Budinger makes sense?: Budinger has early lottery talent but has scared people with his laid-back appearance on the court. The Trail Blazers, as loaded with young talent as any team in the league, won't let that bother them. Not when they can snag a player as physically gifted as any player in the draft, this late in the game.

GOLDEN STATE

Donte Greene,

6-10, 225, SF, Syracuse

Why Greene makes sense?: Warriors coach Don Nelson loves long and athletic guys that can play in his high-octane attack and Greene is the prototype for Nelson's scheme. Like Budinger, Greene is better talent than his draft position here might indicate. But there are concerns that he's a one dimensional (offensive) player that will struggle to find a position in the NBA.