2011 NBA Draft- News and Rumors

First Round Draft Order

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (from L.A. Clippers) 2. Minnesota Timberwolves 3. Utah Jazz (from New Jersey) 4. Cleveland Cavaliers 5. Toronto Raptors  6. Washington Wizards  7. Sacramento Kings 8. Detroit Pistons  9. Charlotte Bobcats  10. Milwaukee Bucks  11. Golden State Warriors  12. Utah Jazz  13. Phoenix Suns  14. Houston Rockets  15. Indiana Pacers  16. Philadelphia 76ers  17. New York Knicks  18. Washington Wizards (from Atlanta)  19. Charlotte Bobcats (from New Orleans via Portland) 20. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Memphis via Utah) 21. Portland Trail Blazers 22. Denver Nuggets  23. Houston Rockets (from Orlando via Phoenix)  24. Oklahoma City Thunder
25. Boston Celtics  26. Dallas Mavericks  27. New Jersey Nets (from L.A. Lakers) 28. Chicago Bulls (from Miami via Toronto) 29. San Antonio Spurs 30. Chicago Bulls

News and Rumors on Draft Day

The Sacramento Kings are close to trading their seventh overall draft pick. [Pro Basketball Talk]

The Atlanta Hawks are on the verge of being sold. [Sports Illustrated]

The Phoenix Suns have made a qualifying offer for Aaron Brooks. [Sports Illustrated]

J.J. Barea may sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. [Pro Basketball Talk]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will most likely select Jonas Valanciunas with the fourth overall draft pick. [ESPN.com NBA]

According to the latest rumors, the Lakers and 76ers are discussing a trade involving Lamar Odom and Andre Iguodala. [Slam Magazine]

The 2011 NBA Draft will air on ESPN today at 4:30 P.M. PST

You May Also Like

Lakers News: Luke Walton Views Josh Hart As Further Example 4-Year College Career Is Strong Preparation For NBA

Over the last few weeks the final of the Los Angeles Lakers’ three first-round picks in the 2017 NBA Draft, Josh Hart…

Lakers Injury Update: Lonzo Ball Doing Drills At Full Speed, Getting Closer To Return From MCL Sprain

The Los Angeles Lakers have won 12 of their last 16 games and are rolling along without Lonzo Ball, but the rookie…

Luke Walton Challenges Brandon Ingram To Embrace A Leadership Role

Brandon Ingram’s modest image and soft spoken demeanor didn’t change when he came to L.A., which is why even after almost a full rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s still asked to speak up interviews…

Lamar Odom Predicts Lakers Championship From LeBron James If Healthy

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2023 NBA Playoffs as an atypical No. 7 seed. While their record and season stats are that…