Rod Thorn knows he's dependent on the actions of nine of his colleagues. The draft is that fluid, the talent that bunched. But as Tuesday wore on, one name not previously heard, Indiana sharpshooter Eric Gordon, began to emerge on mock drafts and in conversations. Meanwhile, the Nets reportedly turned down a deal sending #10 to Portland for #13, #33 and Jarrett Jack or Steve Blake.

• Thorn will wait, see who's left - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
• 2008 NBA Draft: Centers - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
• 10-sion mounting for Nets - Fred Kerber - New York Post
• Rod Thorn says Nets' pick in draft is to hang onto theirs - Julian Garcia - New York Daily News
• Walsh Ready for Backlash From Draft - Howard Beck - New York Times
• Nets happy with draft position - Al Iannazzone - The Record
• Podcast: NBA Draft preview (mp3) - Al Iannazzone - The Record
• Al Iannazzone' NBA Mock Draft - Al Iannazzone - The Record
• How the First Round May Go in the NBA Draft - John Hollinger - New York Sun
• Presidential Address (video) - New Jersey Nets
• Nets must fill holes on both sides - Al Iannazzone - YES Network
• Mock Me One Day More - Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone