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Here are the first 10 picks from the entire NBA mock draft 2013 article. What this draft does possess is depth and elite athleticism, as several of this year's top prospects posted record-breaking numbers at the annual NBA Draft combine.

ESPN draft insider Chad Ford still has the Cavs taking Nerlens Noel, the consensus choice among Fear the Sword writers.

While the NBA Finals are still underway, plenty of buzz is being generated for teams out of the postseason as well.

According to a report out of New Orleans, the Cleveland Cavaliers are leaning toward taking former Maryland center Alex Len first overall in this month's NBA Draft.

Mar 3, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving passes the ball defended by Washington Wizards point guard John Wall during the second half at the Verizon Center.

This might not be the most appropriate time to be writing such an article, but I'm one to take on a challenge.

Feb 15, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Team Shaq guard Dion Waiters of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks against Team Chuck during the second half of the rising stars challenge during the 2013 NBA All-Star weekend at the Toyota Center.

For a while, it seemed as though Nerlens Noel was the no-brainer top pick in the draft.

Mike Brown was quickly made the Cavaliers' head coach after the dismissal of Byron Scott, but could the franchise have missed out on some better alternatives? Hey, Mary: The Cavs were quick to sign Mike Brown because he was the best candidate and they didn't want to compete with other teams.

Noel goes No. 1 overall or you're following your favorite team to find out the direction of the franchise, the 2013 NBA draft is full of talent and players who can be immediate difference-makers for NBA teams next season.

With the Cleveland Cavaliers expected to have $18 million in cap room this offseason, the team will have more money to spend than most in the league, and how they choose to use said cap space will affect them for years to come.

Each year HOOPSWORLD puts together a team of writers to look at the NBA Draft. The idea here is to illustrate how differently writers from various NBA markets see the 2013 NBA Draft.

Dec 15, 2012; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel blocks the shot of Lipscomb Bisons center Oscar Garcia in the first half at Rupp Arena.

The 2013 NBA Draft is just over three weeks away, and few have any idea who the Cavaliers will select with the first overall pick.

Former Cavaliers' draft pick Danny Green is having himself quite the fine little Finals.

1 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft - and rightfully so. has entered the discussion for the top selection on June 27, which is held by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In his rookie season, Dion Waiters did a lot of encouraging things, but he also struggled quite a bit.

Team USA officials will monitor the players, and some will eventually comprise the rosters for the 2014 World Cup in Madrid and/or the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

The NBA draft is a great way to improve a team's roster for the future, but it only helps if you make the right pick.

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