2011 NBA Draft

2011 NBA Draft Order

  1. Cleveland Cavaliers
  2. Minnesota Timberwolves
  3. Utah Jazz
  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
  19. Charlotte Bobcats
  20. Minnesota Timberwolves
  21. Portland Trailblazers
  22. Denver Nuggets
  23. Houston Rockets
  24. Oklahoma City Thunder
  25. Boston Celtics
  26. Dallas Mavericks
  27. New Jersey Nets
  28. Chicago Bulls
  29. San Antonio Spurs
  30. Chicago Bulls

Seven teams pick twice this year in the first round (T-Wolves, Wizards, Bobcats, Rockets, and Bulls). The Cavs and Jazz pick twice within the lottery (picks 1-13). This could be a good year for the Cavs to rebound from LeBron’s departure.

There are several pre-draft trade rumors including the Cavaliers trying to move up to #2 by trading their #4 pick. Possible Lakers trades for Kevin Love and/or Dwight Howard. Golden State could be shopping Monta Ellis after saying he will be a Warrior once they hired Mark Jackson as their new head coach. Tony Parker’s name has been popping up in trade rumors as well.

The 2011 NBA Draft beings at 7:00 p.m. EST. The draft will be held in Newark, New Jersey.