June 23rd, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in James Taft Lands In Utah Via Stunning Blockbuster Trade 1. Cleveland Cavaliers, GM Drew Jonke (NBADraft.net) – Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke: While I’m extremely tempted to select a larger-sized player here (Williams) and take Jimmer at No. 4 if available, I cannot pass up a player who may remind some of Chris Paul, but others of Isiah Thomas, [...]
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Slam Dunk Central’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft – First Round
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Another Potential Three-Way Trade In The Making; Jazz Seeking Williams And Jimmer?
Utah After Number Two Pick NBADraft.net has an interesting deal involving three teams in the top-six of tonight’s NBA Draft. The rumored deal in the works is between Utah, Washington and Minnesota. The swap would deliver the No. 6 pick of Washington and players (and/or cap relief) to Minnesota for their No. 2 pick. Utah [...]
Report: Wizards Draft Party Hints To Vesely At No. 6?
Dunking Ninja In Nation’s Capital? With Kanter, “their” guy, likely gone at No. 3 to Utah, the Wizards are probably going to take Jan Vesely. Even more indication to Vesely landing in Washington, the Czech Republic Embassy has been invited to attend the Wizards’ draft party at the Verizon Center tonight. Complimentary of Michael Lee [...]
Sources: Bucks, Kings, And Bobcats Agree To Three-Way Deal; Stephen Jackson Goes To Milwaukee
“Captain Jack” Heading To Milwaukee According to sources, the Milwaukee Bucks have acquired swingman Stephen Jackson from the Bobcats for their first round pick (No. 10), while Sacramento receives John Salmons, switching the pick they received in the trade through Milwaukee with Charlotte. Milwaukee also receives guards Shaun Livingston and Beno Udrih, along with the [...]
Sources: Cavs Expected To Choose Valanciunas With Fourth Pick
GM’s Around The NBA View Jonas As A Slam Dunk The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to take the 6-foot 11, 240-pound Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas with the No. 4 pick, even if Enes Kanter is still on the board, according to league sources via ESPN’s Ric Bucher. The thought is Valanciunas will not hold the [...]
Highly Active Rockets Desperate To Move Up In Draft
Biyombo Offers What Houston Needs: Defense And Size With all of these rumors popping up, Houston is stealing the show with their aggressive efforts to trade up in tonight’s NBA Draft. Talks with Milwaukee were initiated, now it’s on to Detroit. According to Ken Berger from CBS Sports via Twitter: Seeking a big man, Rockets [...]
Tony Parker Nearly Traded To Portland; Spurs Targeting Washingon State’s Thompson?
San Antonio Highly Covets Batum Both Spurs’ point guards are on the trade block. Tony Parker and George Hill are being used as trade bait to net a young, talented swingman. According to HoopsWorld, one target is the Blazers’ forward Nicholas Batum, who the Spurs almost landed on Wednesday. Alex Kennedy from HoopsWorld: The San [...]
Slam Dunk Central’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 25-30
#29 San Antonio: Duke’s Kyle Singler Picks 1-6 Picks 7-12 Picks 13-18 Picks 19-24 25. Boston Celtics, GM Mike Perkins (Celtics Gab) – Jeremy Tyler, C, USA Entering his senior year Tyler was ranked #1 in his class, by Rivals.com, ahead of Harrison Barnes, Enes Kanter, Kyrie Irving and Jared Sullinger. The reason: he’s 6’11”, [...]
