2012 NBA Draft Team Grades - Atlantic Division

Boston Celtics: Jared Sullinger  Fab Melo  Kris Joseph 
Boston took what they hope to be their frontcourt of the future with picks 21 and 22 in the 2012 draft. Sullinger was pegged by many to be a lottery pick, before injury concerns derailed his draft stock. Melo is a legit rebounder and shot blocker, if given time he can turn into a good NBA center. Joseph is a project pick, it's yet to be seen if he can become a contributor or not. Solid draft by Boston here. GRADE: B+

Brooklyn Nets: Tyshawn Taylor  Tornike Shengelia  Ilkan Karaman
It's quite clear what Brooklyn's intentions are here. Build to win now, and that sentiment was shared to a nation audience during the 2012 draft. Taylor is a nice pickup who may find a spot in the rotation with some development. He was followed by two international players that are question marks. GRADE: D  

2012 NBA Offseason Preview: Brooklyn Nets

Key Players Returning

SG MarShon Brooks

Key Free Agents

PG Deron Williams
SF Gerald Wallace
C Brook Lopez (RFA)

2012 Draft Picks

#57

Team Needs

PG, C, SF

The Nets are a long way from entering Brooklyn by storm. MarShon Brooks is the only starter currently under contract for the next season, however with Brook Lopez being a restricted free agent this summer, it would be hard to believe that the Nets wouldn't match any offer he's given. The only way Deron Williams comes back is if they can somehow bring in another star or two alongside him. Sorry Nets fans, but it's going to take more than just a move to Brooklyn to make some real noise in the NBA any time soon.

Written by Wes B.