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Draft Updates: Saric, Cavs, Noel, Knicks

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Here are a few more of the latest draft-related updates: ESPN.com's Chad Ford believes there's a good chance Saric would go in the top 10 if he remained in the draft, adding that scouts familiar with Europe don't think there's a huge difference between Saric and Otto Porter.

Ford’s Latest: Len, Oladipo, McLemore, Schroeder

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Here's more from the ESPN.com draft expert: Victor Oladipo has moved into the Cavs' conversation for first overall, along with Noel, Len, and Otto Porter, according to Ford.

Poll: Who Will Be Drafted First Overall?

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According to various reports, the Cavs have considered Noel, Alex Len, Ben McLemore, Otto Porter, and Victor Oladipo at No.

Draft Updates: Jaiteh, 76ers, Bobcats, Workouts

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Both groups consist primarily of second-round prospects, with the exception of Otto Porter in Washington.

Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Cavaliers

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Drafting a player that could contribute immediately, such as Otto Porter or Ben McLemore, and using the cap room to target other high-upside players such as Nikola Pekovic, Andrew Bynum, and/or O.J.

Week In Review: 6/10/13 – 6/16/13

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 Victor Oladipo is reportedly in the conversation for the Cavs, along with Alex Len, Otto Porter, and Nerlens Noel…

Hoops Rumors Originals

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 Ben McLemore and Otto Porter weren't far behind in the poll.

Central Notes: Cavs, Oladipo, Noel

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The Cavs are seriously considering Alex Len, Anthony Bennett, Ben McLemore, Nerlens Noel, and Otto Porter for the top pick, with Victor Oladipo as a long shot, the Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto writes.

Draft Updates: Cavs, Len, Knicks, Bucks, Goodwin

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Assuming they don't trade the pick, it's possible the Cavs could select Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter, Ben McLemore, Victor Oladipo, Alex Len, or Anthony Bennett.

Draft Rumors: Cavs, Celtics, Ledo, Pelle, Zeller

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1 pick, which likely means Len remains in the mix along with prospects like Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore, and Otto Porter.

Cavs Rumors: Draft, Workouts, Karasev, Trades

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That leaves Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter, Alex Len, and Ben McLemore as potential options for the first overall pick, and the Cavs figure to meet with all those players this week.

Draft Notes: Magic, Pistons, Timberwolves

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Holders of the number two pick in the draft, the Magic will host Otto Porter and Cody Zeller in the days ahead, tweets the Orlando Sentinel's Josh Robbins.

Pacific Notes: Clippers, Suns, Lakers, Petrie

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According to ESPN.com's Chad Ford, there's very little consensus on this year's draft class beyond the top six prospects -- Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore, Victor Oladipo, Alex Len, Anthony Bennett, and Otto Porter.

Draft Notes: Cavs, Pistons, Thunder, Blazers

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Mannix and Givony actually agree on the top four - Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore, Otto Porter, and Alex Len, respectively - but starting at No.

Offseason Outlook: Washington Wizards

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Although the Wizards could also pursue a small forward with their mid-level exception, I'm operating under the assumption that Alex Lee of Hoops Rumors is, predicting that Washington will target and land Otto Porter, the top small forward in the draft.

Cavs, Mavs In ‘Serious’ Talks About Shawn Marion

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1 pick, Kotoch writes, though Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times hears Otto Porter is at the top of Cleveland's draft board (Twitter link).

Amico On Draft, Cavs, Wolves, Wizards, Pierce

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The Wizards aren't completely sold on Otto Porter, and are deciding between him and Anthony Bennett, Amico hears.

Draft Rumors: Jazz, McCollum, Bennett

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ESPN.com's Chad Ford has a list of the 10 green room invites for ESPN's Thursday draft coverage: Nerlens Noel, Victor Oladipo, Otto Porter, Alex Len, Anthony Bennett, Ben McLemore, Trey Burke, Michael Carter-Williams, Cody Zeller & C.J.

Odds & Ends: Spurs, Heat, Cavs, Eliyahu, White

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Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal, who argues that Otto Porter should get the nod at No.

Wizards, Bulls Discussed Deng, No. 3 Pick

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Various reports have indicated over the last few weeks that the Wizards are expected to choose between Otto Porter and Anthony Bennett, if they keep the No.

Ford’s Latest: Cavs, Magic, Wizards, Suns, Kings

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Otto Porter appears to be ahead of Anthony Bennett for the Wizards at No.

Southeast Notes: Bobcats, Magic, James

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The Bobcats have been involved in a few bold rumors today, and a league source tells the Charlotte Observer's Rick Bonnell…

Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Timberwolves

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However, if the Cavs were to draft Alex Len, I could see Orlando taking Noel, the Wizards drafting Otto Porter, and the Wolves trading up to No.

Cho: Bobcats Not Shopping Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

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According to the initial report, Charlotte was shopping MKG with the intention of drafting Otto Porter at No.