Posts Tagged ‘enes kanter’

2011 NBA Draft Utah Jazz No. 3 Pick: Enes Kanter, C, Kentucky

Is Al Jefferson On The Move? NBADraft.net comparison: Al Horford Strengths: Bigman with excellent size, strength and polish … Combines brute strength with a high skill level … Soft hands … Long arms and solid athleticism allow him to be a force in the paint … A tremendous rebounder. Plays with a high motor and [...]

Slam Dunk Central’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft – First Round

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, [...]

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 [...]

Cavs GM Plans To Keep Picks No. 1 And 4

Will Kanter Drop To Four? Cleveland GM Chris Grant will keep both of his top first round draft picks.  It seems like Kyrie Irving will be the guy at one, however, who’s going to be the choice at four? With the most recent draft buzz having Utah picking Enes Kanter over Brandon Knight at three, [...]

Sources: Cavs To Select Irving Number One

The Duke Point Guard Is Drawing Comparisons To Chris Paul Following a dive into the plans of the Timberwolves and Jazz to see if Kyrie Irving could miraculously drop to No. 4 in Thursday’s NBA Draft, the Cavaliers have now decided to choose Irving as the No. 1 pick, according to league sources through ESPN’s [...]

The Next Tyson Chandler: Addressing JaVale McGee’s Worth

Why Would Washington Consider Shopping McGee? Where would Wizards center JaVale McGee be selected in this year’s NBA Draft?  It’s a legitimate question, considering his current value/trade stock is being discussed.  Lately, according to rumors, he’s being talked about in Washington’s desperate pursuit of the 2nd pick – a pick, they’d likely use on Arizona’s [...]

Potential Top Five Pick Jonas Valanciunas Rumored To Be Staying In Draft

Lithuania Big Man May Have Buyout Issues The top-rated center in the 2011 NBA Draft has been up for debate – and still is.  With the draft less than two weeks away (Thursday, June 23), there’s still much speculation whether it’s Turkey’s Enes Kanter (ineligible for Kentucky last season) or Valanciunas. We may not find [...]