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2011 NBA Mock Draft: Updated Draft Order After Last-Minute Trades

David Daniels
Jun 23, 2011

With the recent three-team swap between the Sacramento Kings, Charlotte Bobcats, and Milwaukee Bucks, every single 2011 NBA Mock Draft isย officially trash. ย 

Here is an updated first round mock after today's blockbuster trade:

1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irvingย 

There's really hasn't ever been much debate as to who would be selected No. 1. ย It's been Kyrie Irving since Cleveland won the draft lottery.

2. Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Williams

David Kahn has been frantically trying to trade the second overall pick, but at the same time he's being stubborn about any trade offers. ย When it's all said and done, the T-Wolves will take the best player available in Derrick Williams.

3. Utah Jazz: Enes Kanter

In sports, defense wins championships. ย In basketball, size equals defense. ย Enes Kanter is as pro ready as big men come.

4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Tristan Thompson

It's going to come down to Jones Valanciunas and Tristan Thompson. ย You know Dan Gilbert wants to win now and he can't do that with Valanciunas.

5. Toronto Raptors: Brandon Knight

The Raptors add Brandon Knight to their future back court alongside Demar Derozan. ย If all goes well for Toronto, which it probably won't, they'll have two All-Stars side by side in a couple of years.

6. Washington Wizards: Jan Vesely

Rashard Lewis isn't going to be running the break with John Wall in three years. ย The Wizards need a future small forward, and what's more exciting than a 6'11" wing that can fly?

7. Charlotte Bobcats (From Trade): Kawhi Leonard

The Bobcats gave up Gerald Wallace for nothing before the trading deadline last season. ย They basically get a younger version of him in Kawhi Leonard.

8. Detroit Pistons: Jonas Valanciunas

The Pistons aren't going to be contending any time soon so they can wait a year for Jonas Valanciunas. ย Greg Monroe's going to have to survive without a threat at center next to him for just one more year.

9. Charlotte Bobcats: Bismack Biyombo

Charlotte filled their need at small forward and now they're set at center with Bismack Biyombo. ย I'm sure Bobcat fans will love the fact that they just added two of the most athletic players in the draft to their roster.

10. Sacramento Kings (From Trade): Jimmer Fredette

And the cries heard round the world will be heard from Utah. ย The Kings traded away Beno Udrih so now they must take a point guard in the first round.

11. Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson

Jerry West now gets his man without Milwaukee to grab Klay Thompson a pick earlier. ย The Warriors don't need another outside shooter, but why not?

12. Utah Jazz: Alec Burks

What the Jazz need isn't a point guard so no, not Kemba Walker. ย They need someone able to play alongside Devin Harris. ย Jimmer could've been that guy, Alec Burks is that guy.

13. Phoenix Suns: Marcus Morris

If they picked Steve Nash's backup when he's trying to contend for a title, he would throw a fit, behind the scenes of course. ย The Suns will take a player that will help Nash, not someone to help their future.

14. Houston Rockets: Chris Singleton

There's no center talented enough to pick at this spot, so Houston chooses to upgrade at small forward instead. ย Chris Singleton would be an instant upgrade to Chase Budinger.

15. Indiana Pacers: Markieff Morris

Jeff Foster can't be your first big off the bench if you want to win games. ย Markieff Morris is a huge upgrade for the Pacers bench and would help spread the floor for Roy Hibbert and a penetrating Darren Collison.

16. Philadelphia 76ers: Jordan Hamilton

Jordan Hamilton possesses the perimeter shooting ability the 76ers don't have right now. ย He has great size too as they could also use some help on the boards.

17. New York Knicks: Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker slides all the way to the Knicks who are absolutelyย ecstatic. ย New York's Big Three target now switches from Chris Paul to Dwight Howard.

18. Washington Wizards: Iman Shumpert

The Wizards have nothing behind John Wall right now. ย Iman Shumpert would be a huge upgrade and would add some defense to a team with Nick Young who would rather just stay on the offensive end of the court.

19. Milwaukee Bucks (From Trade): Tobias Harris

With the Bucks need at shooting guard filled by adding Stephen Jackson, they now need a small forward because they gave up Corey Maggette. ย Tobias Harris who could also play power forward would do the trick.

20. Minnesota Timberwolves: Marshon Brooks

The T-Wolves didn't start a true shooting guard last year instead starting Wesley Johnson at the two. ย Marshon Brooks is one of the best scorers in the draft and is a steal at the point in the first round.

21. Portland Trailblazers: Kenneth Faried

The Trail Blazers need to upgrade their front court depth. ย They have nothing behind LaMarcus Aldridge or Marcus Camby if Greg Oden doesn't return, but Kenneth Faried would change that.

22. Denver Nuggets: Donatas Motiejunas

Kenyon Martin is a free agent and Al Harrington is horrible. ย Donatas Motiejunas is a raw talent, but he'd have a chance to start right away in Denver.

23. Houston Rockets: Nikola Vucevic

Chuck Hayes at 6'6" is the Rockets current starting center. ย All you need to know is that Nikola Vucevic is 7'0" to know that this selection would be an upgrade.

24. Oklahoma City: Kyle Singler

The Thunder have no one that can score off their bench besides James Harden who should be starting anyway. ย That would change with Kyle Singler who's a sharp shooter that OKCย desperatelyย needs.

25. Boston Celtics: Jeremy Tyler

It's all Danny Ainge's fault. ย The Celtics wouldn't have to reach for a center if he didn't trade away Kendrick Perkins. ย At least Jeremy Tyler's potential is through the roof.

26. Dallas Mavericks: Nikola Mirotic

As soon as Dirk Nowitzki retires, Dallas has Dirk Nowitzki Jr. ready to step up. ย Nikola Mirotic could be a lethal offensive weapon for the Mavericks in a few years.

27. New Jersey Nets: Jimmy Butler

The Nets need an upgrade at the small forward position. ย They aren't going to contend with the best in the East with Travis Outlaw and Damien James as their best defense against LeBron James and Paul Pierce.

28. Chicago Bulls: Reggie Jackson

Chicago needs scoring off the bench, and a lot of it. ย Jackson will be able to play next to and backup Derrick Rose.

29. San Antonio Spurs: David Bertans

San Antonio has had so much success with international players they probably won't change up their approach. ย David Bertans will be able to replace Richard Jefferson in a few years.

30. Chicago Bulls: Josh Selby

Yeah, he's really, really raw, but Josh Selby is too talented to fall out of the first round. ย The Bulls are good enough that they can risk a pick in the back of the first round on a project.

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David Daniels is an NFL Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report and a Syndicated Writer. Followย himย onย Twitter.