2011 NBA Draft Trades
Posted: June 24, 2011 Filed under: 2011 NBA Draft | Tags: 2011 NBA Draft, 2012 NBA Draft, 2013 NBA Draft, Andre Miller, Beno Udrih, Bismack Biyombo, Bojan Bogdanovic, Boston Celtics, Brad Miller, Chandler Parsons, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Chukwudibere Maduabum, Cleveland Cavaliers, Corey Maggette, Dallas Mavericks, David Bertans, Denver Nuggets, Donatas Motiejunas, Erazem Lorbek, George Hill, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Jeremy Tyler, Jimmer Fredette, John Salmons, Johnny Flynn, Jordan Hamilton, Josh Harrellson, JuJuan Johnson, Justin Harper, Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Lakers, Marshon Brooks, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Nikola Mirotic, Norris Cole, Orlando Magic, Petteri Koponen, Portland Blazers, Raymond Felton, Rudy Fernandez, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Shaun Livingston, Stephen Jackson, Tobias Harris Leave a comment »Yesterday’s draft was pretty boring and lacked a lot of movement early but boy did the middle of the first round start seeing a run of trades. Follow the jump to see all of the outstanding 2011 NBA Draft Trades.
A few predictions for the NBA Draft
Posted: June 23, 2011 Filed under: 2011 NBA Draft | Tags: . Kevin Love, 2012 NBA Draft, Alec Burks, Andre Igoudala, Bertans, Biyombo, Boston Celtics, Brandon Knight, Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Williams, Enes Kanter, Iman Shumpert, Kawhi Leonard, Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Michael Beasly, Minnesota Timberwolves, Mirotic, Motiejunas, NBA Draft, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Tony Parker, Tristan Thompson, Valanciunas, Vesley Leave a comment »Here are some predictions of mine for the NBA Draft.
- Enes Kanter will go #2 overall to the Timberwolves: Even though I have Derrick Williams mocked there, I think the Wolves are going to avoid the Michael Beasly type player in Williams and go after a true center to pair with Kevin Love to give them a very talented front court.
- The Cavs will trade the #4 pick: With Kanter off the board and the Europeans being to much of a risk, the Cavs will trade the 4th pick in the draft for a mid 1st round pick and a 2012 1st round pick, since that draft will be loaded.
- Six (6) teams will buy first round picks. That number is slightly higher than normal but with a ton of picks being available from 18 to 30, I think a lot of contenders are going to be looking to get back into the 1st round.
- Seven (7) Europeans will be selected in the first round. Kanter, Valanciunas, Vesley, Biyombo, Motiejunas, Bertans, and Mirotic.
- The first five picks in order will be Irving, Kanter, Knight, Thompson, and Leonard.
- The biggest bust in this draft will be Bismack Biyombo. He lacks any offensive game and is not that good of a defender. He is a shot blocker that gives away post position to often
- The biggest steal in this draft will be Alec Burks if he goes after 15. If he goes before 15 the biggest steal will be Iman Shumpert.
- Tony Parker, Andre Igoudala, and Lamar Odom will all be finding new homes after tomorrow’s draft.
- The Heat, Knicks, Cavs, Celtics, Lakers, and Suns will be the teams to buy first round picks.
That is all I got. Get ready for the NBA Draft, which is at 7PM tomorrow on ESPN. Friday and Monday I will recap the NBA Draft and then we will be back to football.
