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Which direction should the Wizards head in this draft? What do you think they need?

washingtonpost.com

Depending on how the first round of tomorrow night's NBA draft unfolds, the Washington Wizards might select a player with the 18th overall pick, trade the pick in a package involving players already on their roster, or get out of the first round completely by dealing the selection for a future draft pick.

When asked what his plans were for the evening, Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld grinned.

"Good question," Grunfeld said yesterday during a news conference at Verizon Center. "We're trying to figure that out right now."

In a draft that is deep with talent, particularly at the center position, but short on experienced players, the Wizards have options. The team also holds the 47th overall pick.

"There's been a lot of conversations about moving up, about moving back and maybe getting out of the draft," Grunfeld said. "Some of that might be contingent on who's out there and what's available for us, so you never know what's going to happen. But there have been a lot of conversations. Probably more than in years past."

Grunfeld, his scouts and coaching staff have familiarized themselves with prospects via pre-draft camps and individual workouts, but no real consensus has emerged as to which players will be available if the Wizards keep the 18th pick.