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• Orton Says He Sometimes Wishes He Stayed At UK

  April 19, 2012 10:20 AM

  Former UK basketball payer Daniel Orton says he sometimes second guesses his decision to jump to the NBA after just one season at Kentucky. "There's times when I think maybe I should have stayed, but I never regretted the decision," he told Sean Deveney of The Sporting News, according... more »

• Daniel Orton Says He's Doing Fine

  December 23, 2010 1:27 PM

  Daniel Orton's Christmas wish has to include finally getting healthy. Orton used Twitter to tell the world that the procedure on his knee to fix his cartilage damage on Wednesday went well. Orton tweeted this: "Thanks for the prayers everyone. GOD let me have a wonderful surgery. Doc... more »

• Big Setback For Daniel Orton

  December 21, 2010 6:39 PM

  The help the Orlando Magic desperately need at back up center and were hoping to get from Daniel Orton after making a big trade isn't going to happen for at least a couple of months. Daniel Orton told the Orlando Sentinel before Tuesday's game with the Dallas Mavericks says... more »

• No Major Damage In Orton's Knee

  December 6, 2010 7:49 PM

  Good news for Daniel Orton. An MRI exam on the former Kentucky players left knee revealed no major structural damage. "There's probably a little bit of cartilage damage, nothing major," Orlando General Manager Otis Smith told the Orlando Sentinel. "We'll have to figure out how we're going to... more »

• Orton Has More Knee Problems

  December 6, 2010 5:34 PM

  Rookie Center Daniel Orton is back in Orlando after just two games in the NBA's development league, but that's not a good thing. It's his left knee, again. The same knee which hurt his stock going into the NBA draft. And, he was coming off a D-League weekend where... more »

• Daniel Orton Goes To D-League

  November 30, 2010 11:05 PM

  Two of Kentucky's first round NBA draft picks now make up 40% of the first rounders this season in the NBA Development league. Daniel Orton is going to the New Mexico Thunderbirds. This is being reported by the NBA Fanhouse.com. Orton, the 29th overall pick in this year's... more »

• Daniel Orton Takes A Big Step

  November 18, 2010 11:34 AM

  A lot of fans have been labeling Daniel Orton a bust. Or, they have already decided he isn't going to make it. We live in a world of instant decisions with those that play sports. But, often times, especially with big men, patience can be a key. This is... more »

• Former Cat Daniel Orton Says He Doesn't Need Knee Surgery

  September 29, 2010 8:15 PM

  Former UK center and Orlando Magic center Daniel Orton experienced his first-ever Media Day, at least at the NBA level. Here are some notes from his availability session with reporters. Orton dispelled rumors that he might need another surgery on his left knee; reports surfaced last week that another... more »

• Crawford And Orton Pair Up For Summer League

  July 9, 2010 11:41 AM

  Daniel Orton and Joe Crawford share the same goal and the same alma mater. For this week at least, the pair of former Kentucky players also are sharing the same court as members of the Orlando Magic summer league team. That's about where the similarities stop. The... more »

• Orton Defends Calipari's Recruiting Style

  July 6, 2010 8:40 PM

  Much has been made of John Calipari's comments after the NBA draft that it was the biggest day in Kentucky basketball history. The national perception is that Calipari simply recruits one-and-done players for his own benefit, but former UK center Daniel Orton is now sticking up for his former coach.... more »

• Why I'm Disappointed In Daniel Orton

  July 6, 2010 12:19 PM

  The fact that Daniel Orton's statistics were awful in his first NBA summer league game doesn't bother me. Truth is, who cares? When you look at the big picture, the fact that the former UK backup center had 3 points (1/8 FG and 1/4 FT), 3 rebounds, 2... more »

• Orton Tossed, But Dad Excited About Future

  July 5, 2010 4:58 PM

  If you were surprised that Daniel Orton was able to leave after one year to the big guaranteed bucks of the NBA, Larry Orton was not thinking one and done. "No. No," says Daniel's father. "I was looking at two years, but I know when Daniel committed to... more »

• Orton Signs His Contract And Hires An Agent

  July 1, 2010 4:37 PM

  Former UK center Daniel Orton signed his contract with the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Orton was the 29th pick in the NBA draft. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Orton didn't reveal the terms but the standard rookie deal is usually three years and for that pick, the guaranteed amount is... more »

• Orton Apologizes To UK Fans On Twitter

  June 30, 2010 10:02 PM

  Former UK center Daniel Orton had a few things to get off his chest. Wednesday night on his Twitter account, he sent out an apology of sorts to True Blue Fans. Here is what he posted. "Okay there are some things that I've been needing to address, but I was... more »

• Calipari's Fun And Emotional NBA Draft Play Video

  June 25, 2010 1:31 PM

  From literally talking about "walking on air", to "sweating" it out. That was the fun John Calipari dealt with for the NBA draft. "Hard to explain," said a very proud UK coach Friday morning at his camp in Louisville. "Knew what would happen for John (Wall), just hurry... more »

• Orton Picked 29th, Five Cats Go In First Round Play Video

  June 24, 2010 10:48 PM

  Daniel Orton had to wait a little longer than the rest of his former teammates, but he certainly helped make history. Orton was selected 29th overall by the Orlando Magic, the second to last pick in the first round of the NBA draft. It marks the first time in the... more »

• Could The Pacers Take Orton At #10?

  June 22, 2010 4:38 PM

  Pacers.com says Daniel Orton could end up as a lottery pick going to the Indiana Pacers. There has been a lot of smoke, in the form of trade rumors and speculation, about the Pacers trying to trade the No. 10 pick in the NBA Draft Thursday night. Larry Bird did... more »

• Orton Works Out For Miami Heat

  June 14, 2010 7:48 AM

  Three Cats have now worked out for Pat Riley's Miami Heat. Center Daniel Orton became the third to audition in front of the Heat staff at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat, who have the No. 18 selection in the first round of the June 24 NBA Draft, already checked... more »

• Are Bledsoe And Orton Slipping Before The Draft?

  June 9, 2010 1:10 PM

  Hoopsworld.com reports that two former Kentucky Wildcats are expected to be drafted in the top 5 picks of the NBA Draft, while another pair of Cats may be sliding down first round draft boards. Kentucky's John Wall is still expected to be the overall No. 1 pick and DeMarcus... more »

• Daniel Orton Over Hyped?

  June 1, 2010 11:05 AM

  Who is a sleeper? Who is getting too much hype? Who is going to be a big bust? As we get closer to June 24th and the NBA draft, opinions are getting stronger and stronger. Hoopsworld picked five players who they believe are over hyped. Four... more »

• Orton Talks About Cousins' Temper

  May 21, 2010 5:03 PM

  DeMarcus Cousins is doing it, and he is looking forward to do it some more. Cousins says he's mature. NBA teams are concerned. So, Cousins welcomes the questions from curious NBA teams. "Tell them the truth," says Cousins, who is almost 6-feet-11 inches. "Yeah, it doesn't bother... more »

• Orton Says He Wasn't Himself At Kentucky

  May 20, 2010 11:24 PM

  Daniel Orton's plan was not to be a one-and-done player. In fact, he never even entertained the idea until about midway through the season. As the season went on, he felt more and more ready to take the next step, but he had to listen to a lot of detractors.... more »

• John Wall In Chicago For NBA Pre-Draft Camp

  May 20, 2010 11:30 AM

  We are in Chicago for the NBA Pre-Draft Camp. Fifty one players, including John Wall are expected to talk to 150 media members from all over America who want to interview players before the NBA Draft on June 24th. Besides Wall, Patrick Patterson, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe and... more »

• Why Select Daniel Orton?

  May 12, 2010 12:45 PM

  Why pick Daniel Orton in the first round of the upcoming NBA draft? The statistics mean very little: 3.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 53% from the field in only 13 minutes a game. There is that old line which says you can't teach 6-feet-10-inches and 255 pounds.... more »

• Orton and Bledsoe Staying in NBA Draft

  May 8, 2010 5:34 PM

  (AP) - Kentucky's freshman exodus is complete. Guard Eric Bledsoe and center Daniel Orton said Saturday they're going to remain in the NBA Draft rather than return for their sophomores seasons. They will join classmates John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins in the draft. Junior forward Patrick Patterson is also... more »

• Orton Update With NBA Draft

  May 7, 2010 11:55 AM

  Larry Orton doesn't want to give ‘the' answer about his sons future, but it isn't tough to read between the lines. Tomorrow is the deadline to pull your name out of the NBA draft. "Well right now, that's what it looks like. He is keeping his name in," says... more »

• Bledsoe Moves Up In Mock Draft

  May 6, 2010 2:31 PM

  ESPN's new mock NBA draft has Eric Bledsoe in a good mood. Chad Ford, who writes the column, talks to scouts and general managers. The deadline to to withdraw your name from the NBA draft is Saturday. Cal doesn't expect any of the Cats who are thinking about... more »

• Looks Like Orton's Gone Play Video

  March 31, 2010 10:54 PM

  Agents. The media. His phone, as they say, is blowing up. "You have no idea," says Larry Orton, father of UK big man Daniel Orton. "It's crazy." Daniel Orton isn't coming back to UK. It doesn't take a genius to read between the lines. "If he gets hurt, he's coming... more »

• Orton Plans To Test NBA Waters

  March 31, 2010 8:03 PM

  UK freshman Daniel Orton plans to test the NBA waters after one year at Kentucky, his father told multiple sources. Orton's father says his son does not plan to hire an agent at this point. Wednesday night, UK athletics released a statement from Daniel Orton. "I have... more »

• Will Daniel Orton Leave ?

  March 19, 2010 7:45 PM

  There have been rumors picking up over the last week that Daniel Orton, even though he doesn't start, might be leaving after the season. No one even asked Cal, but he gave it up. Cal's way of doing business is, if it could happen, he likes to, if... more »

• Officials Change Daniel Orton's Game

  March 2, 2010 10:23 AM

  If you believe in what the late great Al McGuire, who won the NCAA Championship in 1977 coaching Marquette used to say, Daniel Orton could have his break out season next year as a sophomore. McGuire liked to say that the best thing to happen to freshman is that... more »

• Revenge Can Be Sweet

  February 24, 2010 5:43 PM

  It's a bad word to any coach. Revenge. Coaches don't like it because it can mess with any players emotions. It can take you out of your game. You can get so pumped up, that you get tired quicker because of the extra energy you spend. So, losing... more »

• Orton Likes To Intimidate

  February 9, 2010 5:52 PM

  The word intimidation can be a beautiful thing for a sports team. Not dirty. But tough and intimidating. Cal, who wants to play Orton and Cousins more together, knows that they can make life miserable for anyone at both ends of the court. Orton smiles when he... more »

• Orton Tries To Gain Confidence From Teammates

  January 12, 2010 5:23 PM

  Road Warriors ? The Cats had a lot of noise and verbal garbage thrown at them when they beat Indiana. They handled it like champs. This is the first road game in SEC play. "Since we haven't had a lot of away games it's going to be... more »

• Daniel Orton Gets A "Wow" From Cal

  December 9, 2009 3:24 PM

  Daniel Orton was getting some love from Cal leading up to playing UConn. "He's got the best job on the team," says Cal. "No pressure. Whatever he does is like added. Wow !" Orton downplayed his play. "I'm playing okay. I expect to see myself doing a lot... more »

• DeMarcus Cousins Was A Special Teammate

  November 21, 2009 6:25 PM

  Cutler Comments on 5 things that shined for the Cats when they beat Rider. DeMarcus Cousins can make you scream. But, in the same game, you wanted grab him and say, son you get it. About three minutes into the game, Cousins takes an outside shot that was... more »

• Cal..Bledsoe...Orton... And Brooks Update

  November 9, 2009 9:27 AM

  Cal says that his two injured players are getting better. Daniel Orton who hurt his chest against Clarion, and Eric Bledsoe, whose ankle kept him out of that exhibition game last Friday are both expected to practice. For Rich Brooks, he's preaching tight game with a banged up... more »

• Orton Misses His Mother

  November 3, 2009 3:13 PM

  We all do it. Look at athletes for what they are, not who they are. They bleed. They cry. They feel just like the rest of us. If they become one of your hero's, it's easy to forget. "Yeah that's my main thing people see the little picture... more »