NBA trade excitement seems to rise in the days before the draft.

Thunder Win NBA Finals, Offseason Commences

The Oklahoma City Thunder claimed victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. This win also signaled the official start of the offseason as the Thunder celebrated with the Larry O’Brien trophy.

Though the offseason just began, the team is diving deep into the trade market as the NBA Draft looms on the horizon.

During the finals, the Grizzlies and Pacers halted their trading activities. Memphis traded guard Desmond Bain to the Orlando Magic in exchange for other players and draft picks, while Indiana made a draft pick deal.

Three-Team Trade Sends Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta

Uncertainty lingered over whether Clint Capela would return to the Hawks for the 2025-26 season. In response, Atlanta acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Celtics through a three-team deal, which also involved the Brooklyn Nets. USA Today Sports highlighted this development on Tuesday.

Wizards Exchange NBA Champion Guards for CJ McCollum

On Tuesday, reports emerged of trades between the Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Pelicans, with ESPN detailing that Jordan Poole, Sadiq Bay, and a draft pick were sent to New Orleans.

The Wizards managed to land star guard CJ McCollum, a former Most Improved Player, along with forward Kelly Olynyk and future draft picks.

Celtics Trade Star Guard Jrue Holiday

On Monday, talk increased around the potential future home of NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday. Having spent the past two seasons with the Boston Celtics and contributing to their 18th title last year, he’s now reportedly heading to the Portland Trail Blazers for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Celtics are set to receive Anfernee Simons and draft picks in return.

Kevin Durant’s Mixed Stint with the Suns Concludes

In a significant development, NBA MVP Kevin Durant was traded back in 2014 from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. ESPN reported that the Suns received six draft picks in exchange for the two-time NBA champion forward.