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- 1 (1)
Derrick Rose-- - 2 (2)
Michael Beasley-- - 3 (3)
O.J. MayoTraded to Memphis - 4 (4)Russell Westbrook--
- 5 (5)
Kevin LoveTraded to Minnesota - 6 (6)
Danilo Gallinari-- - 7 (7)
Eric Gordon-- - 8 (8)
Joe Alexander-- - 9 (9)D.J. Augustin--
- 10 (10)Brook Lopez--
- 11 (11)
Jerryd BaylessTraded to Portland - 12 (12)
Jason Thompson-- - 13 (13)
Brandon RushTraded to Indiana - 14 (14)
Anthony Randolph-- - 15 (15)
Robin Lopezfrom Atlanta - 16 (16)
Marreese Speights-- - 17 (17)
Roy HibbertTraded to Indiana - 18 (18)
JaVale McGee-- - 19 (19)
J. J. Hickson-- - 20 (20)Alexis Ajincafrom Denver
- 21 (21)Ryan Andersonfrom Dallas
- 22 (22)
Courtney Lee-- - 23 (23)
Kosta Koufos-- - 24 (24)Serge Ibakafrom Phoenix
- 25 (25)
Nicolas BatumTraded to Portland - 26 (26)
George Hill-- - 27 (27)Darrell ArthurTraded to Memphis from Houston and Portland
- 28 (28)
Donte Greenefrom LA Lakers - 29 (29)
D.J. WhiteTraded to Seattle - 30 (30)
J. R. Giddens--
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