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On Wednesday, following a workout along with Hassan Whiteside, I got a chance to sit down to interview Daniel Orton. Despite being just a freshman and struggling for playing time, Orton shows a confidence and surprisingly polished game for such a young kid.

NBADraft.net: How do you feel about your NBA readiness?

Daniel OrtonDaniel Orton: Coming out here working with Frank and Coach Hill has made me a lot more confident. I feel ready.

By Mike Misek

2010/11 Denver Nuggets Payroll: $73.4 million
2010/11 NBA Salary Cap: $56.1 million
Roughly: $17.3 million over cap

Variables:

Carmelo AnthonyKenyon Marton - ETO for $16.8 million
Renaldo Balkman - Unrestricted Free Agent
Malik Allen - Unrestricted Free Agent
Anthony Carter - Unrestricted Free Agent

On Wednesday, I got a chance to interview Hassan Whiteside following a workout in San Francisco. Whiteside is a very shy kid but shows an enthusiasm for the game that is not apparent in every bigman.

NBADraft.net: You've been working out with Hakeem Olajuwon, what kind of things has he been working on with you?

On Tuesday, Hoops Daily editor Eric Guilleminault and I got a chance to attend a workout with upcoming NBA draft picks Hassan Whiteside and Daniel Orton in San Francisco.

Since April began, about the only thing that's made any sense in the college basketball world was watching Duke cut down the nets in Indianapolis.

By Mike Misek

2010/11 New Orleans Hornets Payroll: $73 million
2010/11 NBA Salary Cap: $56.1 million
Roughly: $16.9 million over cap

Variables:

Chris PaulPeja Stojakovic - ETO for $14.3 million
Darius Songaila - Player Option for $4.1 million
Sean Marks - Unrestricted Free Agent
Ike Diogu - Unrestricted Free Agent