The NBA trade frenzy appears to break out in the days leading up to the draft
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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers Sunday in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It also marked the official offseason start when Thunder rolled out the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy.
The offseason is only a few days ago, but as the NBA Draft approaches, the team is active in the trade market.
The Grizzlies and Pacers stopped trading during the finals. Memphis sent Guard Desmond Bain to Orlando Magic in exchange for players and draft picks. Meanwhile, Indiana ran a deal with a draft pick.
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Here’s a look at other notable NBA deals so far this offseason.
3-Team Transactions send Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta
It was not clear that Clint Capella would return to the Hawks for the 2025-26 season. Atlanta filled the potential void at the center by getting Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team deal from the Celtics. Brooklyn Net was also part of the transaction. USA Today Sports reported Tuesday.
Wizard sends NBA champion guards to New Orleans in exchange for CJ McCollum
Jordan Pool of the Washington Wizards is preparing to film a free throw during a match against Brooklynnet at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on March 29, 2025 (Stephen Gosling/Nbae via Getty Images)
on tuesday, ESPN reported Trades including the Wizard of Washington and the Pelican of New Orleans. The deal sent Jordan Poole, Sadiq Bay and Draft Pick to New Orleans.
2025 NBA offseason topic: Pelican, Wizards create a 4-player trade that attracts attention
Washington landed star guard CJ McCollum, the most improved player in the NBA in 2016. Forward Kelly Olinik; Future draft choices.
Celtic Strede Star Guard Jrue Holiday
Jrue Holiday for the Boston Celtics was in the second half of their match against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on March 12, 2024. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
On Monday, the report rose twice for NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday’s Future Home. We spent the past two seasons together on our holiday Boston Celticshelping the franchise secure its record 18th NBA title last year.
However, Starguard is reportedly going to start the 2025-26 season at a Western Conference with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Celtics received Anfernee Simons and future draft picks in exchange for holidays.
Kevin Durant’s uneven run with the Suns ends
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant will stand in the stands in the first half of Game 4 of the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Sunday 2014 NBA MVP Kevin Durant has been traded To the Houston Rockets. According to ESPN, the Phoenix Suns received six draft picks in exchange for two-time NBA champion forwards.
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The NBA Draft begins Wednesday, June 25th at 8pm from Barclays Center in New York. The second round is scheduled for Thursday, June 26th.
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