Here Are All The NBA Trades This Offseason So Far - Page 8

UPDATE — Thursday, July 2, 12:11 p.m. EST:

The NBA Draft is officially over, but the craziness is just beginning. Every year, fans think the league might take a breath after the Finals and the draft, but the NBA has a way of immediately turning the calendar into chaos. One minute, teams are introducing their rookies; the next, All-Stars, franchise players, and key rotation pieces are suddenly wearing a different jersey.

That has been in full effect already this offseason. Before free agency even really got rolling, the league had already seen a true blockbuster, a few major roster resets and multiple teams making it clear they are not waiting around to figure out their futures. Some teams are going all-in, some are cleaning up their books, and others are trying to build a bridge to whatever comes next.

For this list, we are only focusing on the notable player trades that have happened this offseason so far. That means we are not including draft-night trades where teams only swapped picks or draft rights. Those matter, but this list is centered on the deals that actually moved NBA players and changed rosters in a real way.

Giannis Antetokounmpo & Bobby Portis To The Miami Heat

The biggest move of the offseason so far is easily the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks. In return, Milwaukee is receiving Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, three first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick. ESPN reported that the package included the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft (the Bucks selected Tennessee forward Nate Ament), unprotected first-rounders in 2031 and 2033, a 2030 pick swap and a 2023 second-round pick. This is the kind of deal that changes the league immediately. Miami gets another superstar era, this time with Giannis and Bam Adebayo forming one of the most physical frontcourts in basketball. Milwaukee, meanwhile, officially turns the page on the greatest player in franchise history and begins a new chapter built around young talent, picks, and flexibility.

Julius Randle To The Brooklyn Nets In A Three-Team Deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves also made noise by sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick (who ended up being Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson) to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal with the Chicago Bulls. Brooklyn received Randle and the first-round pick, Chicago landed Nic Claxton, and Minnesota received the No. 33 pick (Duke guard/wing Isaiah Evans) plus forward Mo Gueye from the Bulls. This one was less about one team landing a franchise-changing superstar and more about three teams reshaping situations. Brooklyn gets a proven scorer and three-time All-Star who can help its offense right away. Chicago adds a real defensive center in Claxton. Minnesota clears Randle’s money, creates more flexibility and sets itself up for the next big move, which came just a few days later.

LaMelo Ball & Josh Green To The Minnesota Timberwolves

That next big move was Minnesota acquiring LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, pick swaps in 2028, 2029, and 2030, and second-round picks in 2029, 2032, and 2033. This is a major swing by the Timberwolves. After moving Randle, Minnesota turned around and added a flashy, creative point guard who can take pressure off Anthony Edwards as a playmaker. The fit is risky because LaMelo has had injury concerns and needs the ball in his hands, but the upside is obvious. For Charlotte, this signals a real reset. Moving LaMelo means the Hornets are choosing a new direction (giving the keys to Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel) while adding Reid and future draft capital.

Isaiah Stewart To The Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies added toughness to their frontcourt by acquiring Isaiah Stewart from the Detroit Pistons for three future second-round picks. NBA.com reported that Memphis flipped the same three second-rounders it had received from Detroit the night before in order to land Stewart. This is not the flashiest move on the board, but it makes sense for a Grizzlies team that always values physicality. Stewart gives Memphis a rugged big who can defend, rebound, protect the rim, bring energy off the bench and mentor the Grizzlies’ young bigs (Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward). For Detroit, it clears salary and gives the Pistons more room to keep shaping their roster after a strong season.

Aaron Wiggins To The Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks also added a useful rotation piece by acquiring Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two future second-round picks. NBA.com reported that Atlanta picked up Wiggins while Oklahoma City received second-rounders in 2030 and 2032. Wiggins is not a star, but he is the kind of player good teams like having around. He can shoot, defend, play within himself and bring playoff experience from his time with the Thunder. For Atlanta, it is a smart depth move. For Oklahoma City, it helps clean up the money and roster crunch that comes with having a deep team full of young talent.

Miles Bridges To The Phoenix Suns

The Hornets kept reshaping their roster by sending Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick. Phoenix gets a starting-caliber forward who can score and add size next to its core, while Charlotte adds two veteran shooters and another future first. It is also another sign that the Hornets are moving away from the old version of their roster after already trading LaMelo.

Ja Morant To The Trail Blazers

Another shocker came when the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. For Portland, this is a high-upside swing on a two-time All-Star who still has game-changing talent if everything lines up. It also creates a crowded backcourt with Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe already in the mix. For Memphis, this feels like the final breakup of the young core that once looked ready to run the West.

Kawhi Leonard Back To The Toronto Raptors

Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the place where he became a legend. The Toronto Raptors agreed to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, second-round picks in 2030 and 2033, and future draft compensation. The reunion angle is huge, of course, because Kawhi led Toronto to the 2019 NBA championship. But this is also a serious basketball bet. Toronto is trying to get back into contention, while the Clippers are getting younger, adding picks and entering a new chapter.

Walker Kessler To The Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers finally got their center, acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal. Kessler agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract, while Utah received unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 plus pick swaps in 2028 and 2030. This is a big swing for Los Angeles, especially because of the draft capital involved. Kessler gives the Lakers a real rim protector and rebounder to pair with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, but the price makes it clear they were desperate to lock down a long-term answer in the middle.

Devin Carter To The Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta also picked up Devin Carter and a 2033 second-round pick from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for the draft rights to Alpha Kaba. This is a smaller move, but still worth noting, as Carter was a 2024 lottery pick and gives the Hawks another young guard to develop. Sacramento, meanwhile, moved off a player who clearly was not central to its long-term plans.

Jaylen Brown To The Philadelphia 76ers

Another Eastern Conference bombshell came when the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. The draft compensation includes a 2028 first-round pick that could convert into a more favorable swap for Boston, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and second-rounders in 2028 and 2030. This is a wild one because Brown was not just some star in Boston — he was a Finals MVP, a homegrown Celtic and one of the faces of the franchise. Now, he heads to Philly to join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, giving the Sixers another two-way star who can score, defend and help carry the load. For Boston, this feels like a major pivot toward financial flexibility and future assets, even if moving Brown to a division rival is the kind of decision fans will be debating for a long time.

Santi Aldama To The Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks added frontcourt help by acquiring Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberović from the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, Memphis received A.J. Johnson, a protected 2030 first-round pick from Golden State and two future second-round picks. The Warriors’ pick is protected 1-20 and would turn into a second-round pick if it does not convey. Aldama gives Dallas a versatile 6-foot-11 forward who can stretch the floor, rebound and fit next to Cooper Flagg as the Mavericks keep reshaping their frontcourt. For Memphis, it is another asset-focused move after already trading Ja Morant, turning a useful rotation piece into a young player and more future draft capital.

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