NBA trade frenzy appears to break out in days leading up to draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder emerged victorious over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, clinching the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy and officially kicking off the offseason. Despite the offseason being in its infancy, teams have wasted no time making moves in the trade market as the NBA Draft looms closer.
During the Finals, the Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers were among the teams active in the trade market. Memphis traded guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for players and draft picks, while Indiana orchestrated a deal involving draft picks.
One of the most notable trades so far this offseason was a three-team deal that saw Kristaps Porzingis heading to the Atlanta Hawks. The trade filled a potential void at center for the Hawks, who acquired Porzingis from the Celtics in a move that also involved the Brooklyn Nets.
In another significant trade, the Washington Wizards sent NBA champion guard Jordan Poole to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for CJ McCollum. Poole, Saddiq Bey, and a draft pick were sent to New Orleans, while Washington acquired star guard McCollum, forward Kelly Olynyk, and a future draft selection.
The Boston Celtics made waves by trading star guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers. Holiday, a two-time NBA All-Star, spent the past two seasons with the Celtics, helping them secure their 18th NBA title. In exchange for Holiday, the Celtics received Anfernee Simons and a pair of future draft picks.
Another headline-grabbing trade involved Kevin Durant, who was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. The Suns received Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and six draft picks in exchange for the two-time NBA champion forward.
With the NBA Draft set to begin on June 25th at the Barclays Center in New York, the offseason is poised to be full of excitement and anticipation. Fans can expect more trades, draft picks, and player movements as teams gear up for the upcoming season.
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