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The NBA Draft is on Thursday, and the trade rumors are beginning to swirl. The first-overall pick has already been traded and other players and picks will likely be on the move before Thursday night. Stay with us all week as we break down the latest rumors and update you on any breaking news. This week promises to be a busy one in the NBA, and you do not want to miss any of the action.
Latest Rumors
June 2
– Another trade, this one involving draft picks
Sacramento is trading the No. 10 pick to Portland for Nos. 15 and 20 in draft, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
-First draft night trade
Chicago is finalizing a deal to send Jimmy Butler to Minnesota for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and No. 7 pick, league source says.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2017
-Knicks asking for a huge package for Porzingis. Boston will likely not want to give up this much
Knicks asking Celtics for the No. 3 pick, Jaylen Brown, Jae Crowder & 2018 BKN pick for Porzingis, per @FisolaNYDN https://t.co/rnZUYumXXG pic.twitter.com/vXgtLU7kHN
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 22, 2017
– Talks for Kristaps Porzingis are heating up. While the Suns will not send Devin Booker to the Knicks, Eric Bledsoe and Marquese Chriss could be on the move along with the number four pick.
#NBA Source tells me #Knicks have told #Porzingis a #Suns deal is close, Porzingis brother told my source the deal is "likely" #NBADraft
— IG: TheMontyShow_ (@TheMontyShow) June 22, 2017
Another source tells me #Suns & #Knicks are in fact "down the road" on #Porzingis …"Bledsoe, Chriss, and the 4th gets it done" #NBADraft
— IG: TheMontyShow_ (@TheMontyShow) June 22, 2017
-The Spurs look to get younger and move up in the draft. They are trying to move LaMarcus Aldridge. He could fit in Boston, Phoenix, Charlotte and I guess even the Knicks could make an offer.
NBA trade rumors: Spurs willing to deal LaMarcus Aldridge for top-10 pick https://t.co/0Wrri0acWQ pic.twitter.com/mLTNW39OiP
— Sporting News NBA (@sn_nba) June 22, 2017
-The Cavaliers make moves to fill their vacant GM position on the day of the draft. Lucky for them, they do not have any draft picks.
Cavs offered Chauncey Billups a 5-year deal to run the front office.
(He has no front-office experience.)https://t.co/QEMoYqcb8k
— SB Nation (@SBNation) June 22, 2017
June 21
-Not too many trades today. Porzingis continues to be shopped around the league, and everybody is trying to recruit him. No takers yet
Sources: So far, Knicks and Suns are without traction on a Kristaps Porzingis trade. Knicks will not get Devin Booker as part of any deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2017
We don't care about Exit meetings in Philly… you're welcome to join
— Joel “Do a 180” Embiid??? (@JoelEmbiid) June 22, 2017
-Greg Monroe will accept his player option to stay with the Bucks. Monroe would likely receive less money in free-agency and is keeping his financial security. This decision may hamstring the Bucks a little in free-agency if they cannot move another big contract.
Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe plans to opt-in on his 2017-18 deal for $17.88 million, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2017
-Nick Young has declined his player option from the Lakers. He offers volume three-point shooting and should find a variety of suitors this offseason.
Source: Lakers guard Nick Young will decline his option and become a free agent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2017
June 20
-The Hawks get in on the action with a salary cap dump. They get rid of Dwight Howard and get very little in return. Charlotte gets to move up in the draft and gets some rim protection if Howard can stay healthy.
Sources: Charlotte is sending Miles Plumlee, Marco Belenelli and 41st pick to Atlanta for Dwight Howard and 31st pick.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2017
-The Lakers have made the first big deal of the day. A good move to clear Mozgov’s contract and make a spot for Lonzo Ball with the second pick.
Lakers are trading Tim Mozgov and D'Angelo Russell to Nets for Brook Lopez and 27th pick Thursday, sources say.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2017
-The Lakers are in talks about a trade for Paul George
League sources tell @RamonaShelburne and me: The Pacers and Lakers have engaged on Paul George trade talks in advance of Thursday's draft.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 20, 2017
– No moves made yet, just a lot of chatter. Butler showing preference toward Cavs, Porzingis targetted by Boston
-The Knicks may be looking to move Kristaps Porzingis if the right offer is made.
Sources: Phil Jackson met with Lauri Markkanen in New York on Monday, a player whom he's considering at No. 8 should Knicks move Porzingis. https://t.co/44d8EqMoBm
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2017
-More Jimmy Butler rumors swirling, Lakers possibly moving for more picks and Paul George’ status still up in the air
June 19
-Marc Stein mentions that Cleveland may not have the pieces to get Jimmy Butler and needs another team to get involved. Kevin Love, Cleveland future pick, and Chicago 2017 first round to Suns, Eric Bledsoe and Suns’ first round pick to Chicago, Jimmy Butler to Cleveland. That could be one option. Other teams could get involved.
The Cavs obviously have to rope in at least one more team to provide the assets Chicago would surely demand but, sources say, are trying.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 19, 2017
-The Boston Celtics have officially traded the first overall pick to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers are expected to take Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick
Celtics officially trade No. 1 pick to Sixers for No. 3 pick and future 1st-round pick. Fultz time in Philly? pic.twitter.com/oBGkErkkTE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 19, 2017
-The Lakers look like they are going to stay put. Paul George says he is going to leave Indiana after this season, and the Lakers could be targeting him. They look to be content taking Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick
League sources say the Lakers have expressed zero interest in trading the No. 2 pick at this juncture.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 19, 2017
-Paul George has been at the center of a variety of rumors. Pacers reportedly looking at trades with the Cavaliers, the Lakers, the Clippers and others.
NBA Rumors: Indiana Pacers Call Cleveland Cavaliers About Paul George Trade https://t.co/b4sDJN8vNS #LakeShow #NBA pic.twitter.com/iXVPhRKVmR
— Lakers News (@FollowLALakers) June 19, 2017
-The Suns have a crowded backcourt, but they may trade one of their assets to try to move up a few spots. Lonzo Ball may be the target. Just speculation at this point.
NBA Draft Rumors: Phoenix Suns looking to trade up for Lonzo Ball (by @the_musecian) https://t.co/ZYu3sik8Gb
— FanSided (@FanSided) June 19, 2017
– The Celtics could be looking to make another big trade. They are rumored to want Jimmy Butler for the number three pick.
– Rockets may also be a rumored landing spot for Paul George
Another Paul George wildcard: Rockets. Have young players and confidence in their ability to persuade FAs to stay.https://t.co/pqPmRt0MzR
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) June 19, 2017
-Jimmy Butler looking like he is at the center of a multi-team deal. Teams and pieces involved TBD
Cavs, Celtics, Timberwolves, oh my!
Jimmy Butler is at the center of all kinds of trade rumors. https://t.co/Lw1TFdynym pic.twitter.com/U0VCnZx75q
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) June 19, 2017
-Minnesota and Cleveland look like two of the primary teams involved. There may be others as well. Minnesota has the assets, but no official word on if a deal is in process.
Sources: Chicago’s price for Jimmy Butler remains elevated, but Minnesota has assets and interest. Sides made preliminary contact this week.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 19, 2017
The Cavaliers, per league sources, have been working today on assembling multi-team trade scenarios to try to acquire Chicago's Jimmy Butler
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 19, 2017
