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.
NBA Draft Rumors
Posted: June 22, 2011 Filed under: 2011 NBA Draft | Tags: Andre Igoudala, Chris Paul, Derrick Williams, Donnie Walsh, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Draft, New York Knicks, Omri Caspi, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, San Antonio Spurs, Toney Douglas, Tony Parker, Toronto Raptors. Sacramento Kings Leave a comment »We are know 24 hours away from the start of the 2011 NBA draft and some rumors are starting to come out. The biggest rumor is that the Spurs are shopping Tony Parker to the Toronto Raptors for the 5th pick in the draft. The Raptors would use their trade exception acquired in the Chris Bosh to Miami trade. The Spurs are also talking to the Kings about the same trade for the 7th pick. Another big rumor is that the Knicks are possibly going to move Toney Douglas and the 17th pick for Omri Caspi of the Kings. I doubt that one happens as Donnie Walsh will be reluctant to give up one of their biggest trade pieces if they tried to get Chris Paul or Dwight Howard. A rumor starting to gain some movement is that the Timberwolves would be willing to move the 2nd pick in the draft for Pau Gasol if Derrick Williams is picked 1st overall. They might also move it even if Derrick Williams is available. Some other rumors are that Andre Igoudala is available for a mid lottery pick. The picks I think that are available for cash are the 18th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 28th or 30th, and 29th. Teams that are interested in buying another 1st round pick are the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Miami Heat. If I had to take a guess at when the 1st trade happens, I would say it is Tony Parker for the 5th pick in the draft.
