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Cooper Flagg-- - 2 (2)
Dylan Harper-- - 3 (3)
VJ Edgecombe-- - 4 (4)
Kon Knueppel-- - 5 (5)
Ace Bailey-- - 6 (6)
Tre Johnson-- - 7 (7)
Jeremiah Fears-- - 8 (8)
Egor Demin-- - 9 (9)
Collin Murray-Boyles-- - 10 (10)
Khaman MaluachTraded to PHX - 11 (11)
Cedric CowardTraded to MEM - 12 (12)
Noa Essengue-- - 13 (13)
Derik QueenTraded to NO - 14 (14)Carter Bryantfrom ATL
- 15 (15)
Thomas Sorberfrom MIA via LAC - 16 (16)
Yang HansenTraded to POR - 17 (17)
Joan Beringerfrom DET via NY - 18 (18)Walter Clayton Jr.Traded to UTAH
- 19 (19)Nolan Traoréfrom MIL via NY
- 20 (20)
Kasparas Jakucionisfrom GS - 21 (21)Will RileyTraded to WSH
- 22 (22)Drake PowellTraded to BKN
- 23 (23)Asa NewellTraded to ATL
- 24 (24)Nique CliffordTraded to SAC
- 25 (25)
Jase Richardsonfrom DEN - 26 (26)Ben Saraffrom NY
- 27 (27)Danny Wolffrom HOU
- 28 (28)
Hugo González-- - 29 (29)
Liam McNeeleyTraded to CHA - 30 (30)
Yanic Konan Niederhauserfrom OKC
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on LeBron's next move.
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The 35-minute offseason overhaul of the Los Angeles Lakers
After LeBron James announced Monday he was leaving the Lakers, the team reset its entire operation in about half an hour on Tuesday -- this time around Luka Doncic.
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Perk sends stark message to Deandre Ayton after trade to Wizards
Perk sends stark message to Deandre Ayton after trade to Wizards
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Sources: Hornets acquiring Finney-Smith from Rockets for picks
The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Sources: Lakers trading Ayton to Wizards for Hardy, future picks
The Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and a pair of future second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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NBA trade tracker: Updates for every deal of the 2026 offseason
We have the updates, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.
