%20%20--%3E%0A%3Csvg%20version%3D%221.1%22%20id%3D%22Layer_1%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20xmlns%3Axlink%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F1999%2Fxlink%22%20x%3D%220px%22%20y%3D%220px%22%0A%09%20width%3D%2239px%22%20height%3D%2240px%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2039%2040%22%20enable-background%3D%22new%200%200%2039%2040%22%20xml%3Aspace%3D%22preserve%22%3E%0A%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%23FFFFFF%22%20d%3D%22M38.5%2C7H28.2v26h10.3V7z%22%2F%3E%0A%3Cpath%20fill-rule%3D%22evenodd%22%20clip-rule%3D%22evenodd%22%20fill%3D%22%23FFFFFF%22%20d%3D%22M26.1%2C25.5c0%2C5.8-4.1%2C7.5-12.9%2C7.5C3.9%2C33%2C0%2C31.2%2C0%2C25.2v-1.1h11.6%0A%09v2.4c0%2C0.7%2C0.1%2C1.4%2C1.2%2C1.4c1%2C0%2C1.2-0.4%2C1.2-1.3v-0.9c0-1.6-0.9-1.6-3.5-2.2C2.2%2C21.7%2C0%2C19.7%2C0%2C15.3v-0.9C0%2C9.3%2C5.5%2C7%2C12.9%2C7%0A%09c10.2%2C0%2C12.8%2C2.6%2C12.8%2C7.4v1.8h-11v-2.9c0-0.6-0.4-1.1-1.2-1.1c-0.6%2C0-1.2%2C0.4-1.2%2C1.1v0.9c0%2C1.5%2C0.9%2C2%2C3.3%2C2.5%0A%09c8%2C1.6%2C10.5%2C3.3%2C10.5%2C7.5V25.5z%22%2F%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E%0A)
NBA Trade Tracker: Latest Deals, Draft Moves and Free Agency News
NBA trades have already started, with a flurry of activity during the two-day NBA draft as teams look to get ahead of offseason moves. Here is the latest on all of the movement.
June 26
The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly acquired the No. 50 pick from the New York Knicks and selected Kobe Sanders of Nevada. The Knicks received the No. 51 pick and selected Mohamed Diawara of France.
The Orlando Magic reportedly will have the No. 32 pick in the second round of this year’s draft, acquiring it from the Boston Celtics, who received the No. 46 and No. 57 picks in the second round plus a second-round pick in each of the 2026 and ’27 drafts. Noah Penda of Le Mans (France) was selected with the No. 32 pick. Amari Williams of Kentucky was selected at No. 46. Max Shulga of VCU was selected at No. 57.
The Golden State Warriors reportedly will have the No. 52 and No. 59 picks in the second round of this year’s draft from the Phoenix Suns, who will have the No. 41 pick. Koby Brea of Kentucky was selected at No. 41. Alex Toohey of Sydney Kings (Australia) was picked at No. 52. Jahmai Mashack of Tennessee was selected at No. 59.
The Phoenix Suns reportedly will have the No. 36 pick in the second round of this year’s draft, acquiring the selection from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for two future second-round picks. The Suns then sent the No. 36 pick along with two future second-round picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 31 pick. Saint Joseph’s Rasheer Fleming was selected with the No. 31 pick. The Wolves reportedly sent the No. 36 to the Los Angeles Lakers, who selected Adou Thiero from Arkansas. The Wolves will have the No. 45 pick, which the Lakers previously acquired from the Chicago Bulls for the No. 55 pick and cash. Rocco Zikarsky of Australia was selected at No. 45.
June 25
The Utah Jazz added a national champion via trade in the back half of the first round on Wednesday night, flipping the No. 21 pick and multiple second-round picks to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the No. 18 pick and the draft rights to Walter Clayton Jr. The former Florida Gators star electrified the country with his March Madness run earlier this year and projects as a possible spark-plug scorer in the NBA who may struggle due to his size on both ends.
It’s an intriguing selection by Utah from a talent acquisition perspective, but it’s also a bit confusing given the Jazz picked Ace Bailey with the fifth selection. The two are very different players but both will require the ball to reach their full potential at the NBA level. They’ll also be joining a now-crowded backcourt featuring Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier. This indicates more than anything the Jazz plan on making big moves soon to clear up the logjam of ballhandlers they suddenly possess. — Liam McKeone
The Jazz were open to drafting a point guard at No. 5, having been heavily connected to Jeremiah Fears before selecting Bailey. That’s why it’s not a shock to see them target one later, though Clayton’s a much different mold than Fears as a less dynamic athlete who’ll make his money as a sharpshooter at the next level. — Kevin Sweeney
In arguably the first genuinely shocking move of the night, the New Orleans Pelicans leapt up in the draft from No. 23 to No. 13 by trading an unprotected 2026 first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks—to select Maryland’s Derik Queen. It’s a very bold move by recently hired general manager Joe Dumars and comes with no small amount of risk for New Orleans.
The 2026 first-round pick could end up being quite valuable if Zion Williamson struggles to stay on the court again. If he does stay healthy, it’s no guarantee he will fit alongside his new teammate in Queen. Queen is a talented offensive player with many questions about how his game will translate to the NBA, especially defensively. SI’s Kevin Sweeney described Queen as a “tweener” between the 4 and 5 positions, which is one of the various issues Williamson has run into as a pro, too. That makes for a potentially messy frontcourt pairing alongside Williamson. Queen has plenty of potential but this doesn’t feel like the best spot to maximize it.
A great deal for the Hawks, though. They just traded for Kristaps Porzingis, so missing on Queen is no big loss, and they suddenly own a valued asset in New Orleans’s first-round pick next year. Smart dealing from general manager Onsi Saleh. — McKeone
The Pelicans had made clear throughout the process that they were enamored with Queen, and the Maryland product was in serious consideration for the team’s first pick that eventually became Jeremiah Fears. The price here just seems way too steep, with the unprotected pick that could easily be in the lottery next year with plenty of unknowns on this Pelicans roster. The top of the 2026 draft is loaded with three perceived No. 1-caliber players, and especially with flattened lottery odds, that pick could definitely end up being incredibly valuable for the Hawks. New Orleans had better hope its love for Queen isn’t unfounded. — Sweeney
The Phoenix Suns traded the 29th pick in the first round of Wednesday’s draft and a 2029 first-rounder to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Mark Williams. The trade was executed in tandem with the Suns picking Duke center Khaman Maluach with the 10th pick in the lottery. In one fell swoop Phoenix overhauls its frontcourt, which was in dire straits even before Kevin Durant’s departure. The Suns now have a pair of talented, young centers to develop going forward (Williams is only 23 despite completing his third NBA season this year).
The Suns definitely addressed a position of need, and owner Mat Ishbia resisted the temptation to try and take another big swing. The trade and subsequent pick is a foundation-building move the likes of which have been foreign in Phoenix during Ishbia’s tenure. Questions remain, however. Williams was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers at the deadline but the purple and gold backed out due to medical concerns. Will the Suns’ staff find his physical more tolerable? And did the Suns really need to throw in a 2029 pick to get this done? One would have thought the franchise had learned its lesson about throwing picks around like that no matter how far down the line it is. A decent enough result if Williams passes his physical but questionable process from the Suns yet again. — McKeone
June 24
The Boston Celtics reportedly will send Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics will receive Georges Niang and a second-round pick, while the Nets get Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in this year’s draft. Drake Powell of North Carolina was selected at No. 22. More on the trade.
The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly are sending CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards, who will receive Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in this year’s draft. Micah Peavy of Georgetown was selected at No. 40. Grading the trade.
June 23
The Boston Celtics reportedly will send Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. Grading the trade.
June 22
The Phoenix Suns reportedly are trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year’s draft and five second-round picks. Khaman Maluach of Duke was selected at No. 10. More on the trade.
June 17
The Indiana Pacers reportedly traded the No. 23 pick in this year’s draft and the draft rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans for their own 2026 first-round pick. Asa Newell of Georgia was selected at No. 23 and traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
June 15
The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap. More on the trade.
More NBA draft on Sports Illustrated
feed
