While the 2024-25 season did not officially end until Oklahoma City took care of Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, the news cycle has already moved on to the 2025-26 season. Houston acquired Kevin Durant from the Suns hours before Game 7, and there have already been three more deals in the two days since the NBA Finals concluded.
Below is a “tracker” of the trades that have occurred thus far. Given how things have gone, there will likely be more to add before the NBA Draft on Wednesday. Also, many of these deals will not become official until the new league year begins on July 6. Buckle up.
Tuesday, July 8
San Antonio acquires: Kelly Olynyk
Washington acquires: Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick
The Washington Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick (least favorable of Dallas, Philadelphia, Oklahoma City), sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/JWiOF2nzq2
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2025
Two days after Luke Kornet’s signing became official, the Spurs reportedly added another player to their center rotation by acquiring Olynyk from the Wizards. While the hope is that Victor Wembanyama will be good to go when next season begins, adding Olynyk to the mix gives San Antonio additional security in case the phenom is unavailable. While Olynyk has had his moments as a fantasy option, the move to San Antonio makes him a player who should not be targeted in drafts this fall.
The Wizards added two more young guards on rookie contracts, Branham and Wesley. Unfortunately, they could not establish themselves as consistent rotation players in San Antonio, much less as potential building blocks. Wesley averaged 11.8 minutes per game in 58 appearances last season, while Branham played 9.1 minutes in 47 appearances. They’re joining a rotation that stands to be crowded, especially with the Wizards adding CJ McCollum via trade (Olynyk was also in that trade). Washington also has Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George and 2025 lottery pick Tre Johnson as young prospects, with Marcus Smart adding experience. Neither Branham nor Wesley will be worth the risk in most fantasy drafts.
Monday, July 7
Miami acquires: Norman Powell
LA Clippers acquire: John Collins
Utah acquires: Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, 2027 second-round pick via LAC
BREAKING: The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to the Jazz, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/o0FkV0o2l8
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2025
Powell is coming off the best season of his NBA career, averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.0 three-pointers per game in 2024-25. He shot nearly 42 percent from three, so the veteran guard can help Miami in that area post-Duncan Robinson while offering a more varied offensive skill set. Due mainly to a hamstring injury suffered just before the All-Star break that sidelined him for a month, Powell was limited to 60 games last season. The concern for Miami and fantasy managers is that he’s played 60 games or fewer in three of the last four seasons. If Powell can stay relatively healthy, he’ll give the Heat a welcome boost on the perimeter.
The subject of trade rumors for years, Collins is on the move as part of this three-team deal. While he finished last season as a top-50 player in nine-cat formats, only playing 40 games meant fantasy managers who rostered the former Jazz forward did not receive full value. While the Clippers did get deeper at the five by signing Brook Lopez, the team had a clear need to address at the power forward position despite Derrick Jones Jr. being on the roster. Adding a true four in Collins helps address that issue, and there may also be times when Kawhi Leonard can fill that role as part of a smaller lineup. Collins’ fantasy ceiling will be lowered with the move to Los Angeles, but he should possess a stronger floor playing for a team that should not be at risk of tanking.
With the Heat gaining an excellent perimeter shooter and the Clippers losing one in this deal, what will this do to Bradley Beal’s market if he and Phoenix agree to a buyout?
As for the Jazz, this deal does not do much for Anderson or Love’s fantasy values. In the latter case, it’s fair to wonder if a buyout could be on the horizon, which would afford Love the opportunity to find a playoff contender to join before the season begins. Maybe Anderson would also be considered for a move elsewhere as the Jazz continue their rebuild. If anything, there’s more room for Utah’s younger players to establish themselves after Collins’ departure. And given the perceived lackluster haul he fetched, don’t be surprised if trade rumors involving some of Utah’s other established players pick up this summer.
Saturday, July 5
Indiana acquires: Jay Huff
Memphis acquires: 2029 second-round pick via Portland and a 2031 second-round pick swap
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for one second-round pick and one second-round pick swap, sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 5, 2025
With Myles Turner leaving the Pacers in free agency and Isaiah Jackson returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon, Indiana had a clear need for depth at the center position. Enter Huff, who has reportedly been acquired from the Grizzlies in exchange for two future second-round picks. He’s coming off the best season of his NBA career, having averaged 6.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 11.7 minutes per game (64 appearances).
Under normal circumstances, Huff would not merit much attention in fantasy leagues with those numbers. However, as noted above, Indiana’s center rotation took a significant hit with Turner’s departure. Add in Jackson returning from a significant injury and Thomas Bryant still being a free agent, and there may be opportunities for Huff to show what he can do when given consistent rotation minutes.
For Memphis, news of this trade was immediately followed by a report that they’ve signed Jock Landale. He’ll provide needed depth for a team that may begin training camp without Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) and Zach Edey (ankle) as they recover from recent surgeries. Landale’s unlikely to be a must-draft player; Santi Aldama is the far superior fantasy target. But there may be opportunities for Landale to play extended minutes early in the season.
Washington acquires: Cam Whitmore
Houston acquires: 2026 second-round pick via Chicago, 2029 second-round pick via Sacramento
The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The deal gives Whitmore a tremendous opportunity for an increased role as he turns 21 on Tuesday and returns to the DMV area. pic.twitter.com/8BaBsVxjN2
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 5, 2025
Having failed to carve out a consistent role for himself in his first two seasons with the Rockets, Whitmore’s chances of changing that decreased after Houston landed Kevin Durant and Dorian Finney-Smith. The DMV area native is reportedly headed to the nation’s capital via trade. And while the Wizards have a surplus of young talent, this is a spot where Whitmore could potentially provide reliable fantasy value. Whitmore, who turns 21 on July 8, appeared in 51 games last season, averaging 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 16.2 minutes.
Washington finished last season ranked 27th in points per game and 30th in offensive rating, with Jordan Poole on the roster. He’s been traded to the Pelicans, with the Wizards getting even younger following the additions of draft picks Tre Johnson, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins and the acquisition of Dillon Jones from the Thunder. Add in the likes of Khris Middleton, 2023 first-round pick Bilal Coulibaly and 2024 first-round pick Kyshawn George, and there will be heavy competition for minutes on the wing. However, if Whitmore can separate himself from the pack, his scoring ability makes him a player to consider in deeper fantasy leagues.
Houston receives future draft capital in the form of two second-round picks, and Saturday’s trade solidifies the franchise’s “young core,” which it believes is best equipped to build with in the future. Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard are all on board as Houston looks to contend for a championship following an impressive offseason.
Tuesday, July 1
Detroit acquires: Duncan Robinson
Miami acquires: Simone Fontecchio
Detroit is trading Simone Fontecchio to Miami to acquire Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/UFBaJcSaor
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025
While it was reported on Sunday that Robinson could return to Miami after exercising his $20 million early termination option, the chances of him doing so were slim. Moving to Detroit gained the veteran wing a nice payday, as he’ll make $48 million over the next three seasons. However, the deal’s second year is only partially guaranteed, and the third is not guaranteed at all.
With Tim Hardaway Jr. signing with the Nuggets and Malik Beasley’s NBA future in doubt due to an ongoing gambling investigation, Robinson can provide perimeter shooting in his new home. He isn’t guaranteed to be a must-roster player in fantasy leagues, but he should have value as a specialist for managers needing three-point production.
Miami executing a sign-and-trade without receiving any draft capital in return is an interesting approach, to say the least. The Fontecchio additions give the Heat another forward, but despite appearing in 75 games, he was not particularly impactful in his first full season with the Pistons. He did not impact fantasy basketball in 2024-25, and that appears likely to remain the case next season.
Charlotte acquires: Pat Connaughton, 2031 second-round pick, 2032 second-round pick
Milwaukee acquires: Vasilije Micic
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Pat Connaughton and two of their own second-round picks (2031, 2032) to the Charlotte Hornets for Vasilije Micic, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gLnvpeG2NX
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025
On June 21, Connaughton exercised his player option, worth $9.4 million, for the 2025-26 season. With the Bucks signing Myles Turner, the trade that sent Connaughton to Charlotte with future draft capital may be more about clearing cap space to fit in Turner’s contract. Injuries limited Connaughton to 41 games this past season, and outside of his explosion in Milwaukee’s regular-season finale, he did not offer much fantasy value. That’s unlikely to change in Charlotte, especially with the Hornets having two rookie wings in Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley, along with third-year wing Brandon Miller.
As for Micic, he was not long for Charlotte after being traded back to the Queen City as part of the Mark Williams deal. While the Bucks need depth at the point guard position, Micic may not be in the conversation. According to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, the Bucks will likely look to work with the guard on a contract buyout to free up additional money for the Turner signing. Given the current state of Milwaukee’s depth chart, Kevin Porter Jr. may be worth a dice roll despite not being the most reliable player during his NBA career.
Denver acquires: Jonas Valančiūnas
Sacramento acquires: Dario Šarić
The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/D2Xmbm4DN1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025
The Nuggets have reportedly upgraded their backup center situation, acquiring Valančiūnas from the Kings in exchange for Šarić. Between Washington and Sacramento, JV appeared in 81 games last season, averaging 10.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.8 minutes. The veteran center averaged 16.9 minutes per game as Domantas Sabonis’ backup in Sacramento; while it can be argued that he’ll play less behind Nikola Jokić, Valančiūnas will be the best backup center the three-time MVP has had in Denver. Due to the role, Valančiūnas is not likely to significantly impact fantasy basketball next season.
Šarić only appeared in 16 games for the Nuggets in 2024-25, averaging 3.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.1 minutes. While injuries were a factor in his limited availability, there were also numerous games in which Šarić received a DNP-CD. The move to Sacramento won’t change anything for him from a fantasy standpoint, especially with Sabonis locked in as the starting center and Keegan Murray being used as the starting power forward.
Monday, June 30
Denver acquires: Cam Johnson
Brooklyn acquires: Michael Porter Jr., unprotected 2032 first-round pick
BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/o6rdWhu3Rl
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025
Given their top-heavy roster, the Nuggets needed to upgrade their rotation if they were to challenge Oklahoma City moving forward. Possibly moving Porter had been rumored, and Denver reportedly did so on Monday. Adding Johnson gives the Nuggets a defensive upgrade on the wing, and he boasted a slightly higher scoring average than MPJ last season. Johnson shot 39 percent from three, and there will be no shortage of opportunities playing alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Playing on a team with better talent may decrease his fantasy value, but only slightly.
As for Porter, he could explode as a fantasy option on the rebuilding Nets. Regardless of what happens with restricted free agent Cam Thomas, Brooklyn is in a position where they clearly need scoring. Porter can fill that void, and he’ll also be expected to help mold a young core that includes five first-round picks from last week’s draft. MPJ’s ADP should increase due to the situation, and injuries have not been a significant issue for him over the last two seasons.
Sunday, June 29
Charlotte acquires: Collin Sexton, 2030 second-round pick
Utah acquires: Jusuf Nurkic
Just in: The Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/k5hFMBSlYn
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025
With Utah adding Walter Clayton Jr. and Ace Bailey via this week’s draft, it was clear the team needed to move at least one of its veteran guards. Sunday’s transaction did the trick, with the Jazz sweetening the deal with a future second-round pick. While Sexton was a fixture in the starting lineup when healthy, he finished the season ranked outside the top 150 in nine-cat formats. His fantasy prospects on a healthy Hornets roster aren’t great, but most are aware of LaMelo Ball’s injury history by now. There will likely be opportunities for Sexton as a streamer next season, but there won’t be much to gain from selecting him in drafts.
The “winner” in this trade for the Hornets may be second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner, as trades this week have sent Nurkic and Mark Williams (Phoenix) elsewhere. What he’ll be able to provide offensively remains to be seen, but Kalkbrenner can be an asset in the blocks category, at a minimum, if he earns rotation minutes.
Nurkic’s fantasy prospects weren’t great in Charlotte, even with the Williams trade. That would remain the case in Utah, as the Jazz have Walker Kessler as their starting center. Sexton’s being traded does address the team’s perimeter logjam, with Clayton joining two other first-round picks in Keyonte George (2023) and Isaiah Collier (2024). However, neither George nor Collier has done enough to make the starting point guard job their own, likely factoring into Utah’s decision to draft Clayton.
Saturday, June 28
Cleveland acquires: Lonzo Ball
Chicago acquires: Isaac Okoro
BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/W0FTrRhe7y
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2025
As a second apron team, the Cavaliers are limited in the kinds of transactions they can execute. Saturday’s reported deal can be completed due to Ball and Okoro’s contracts. A knee injury suffered in January 2022 sidelined Ball for the entire 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, and he would play in 35 games in 2024-25 before a sprained right wrist sidelined him for good in late February. Ball can certainly provide value off the bench as Darius Garland’s backup, but that’s only if he can stay healthy.
Another question regarding the Cavaliers’ roster for next season is what this means for Ty Jerome. Given how well he played last season, it would be difficult for Cleveland to re-sign him as a second apron team. Adding Ball via trade may indicate that the Cavaliers don’t expect to retain Jerome.
Before this trade was reported, the Bulls had a surplus of guards and a lack of wings in their rotation. With the team tendering Josh Giddey, he’ll be a restricted free agent when free agency opens on Monday. Chicago also has Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu on the perimeter playing significant rotation minutes. While Okoro was not much of an asset offensively during his time with the Cavaliers, he’ll give the Bulls another defender to call upon. The move may also offer him some offensive freedom, provided he can take advantage.
Wednesday, June 25
Phoenix acquires: Mark Williams
Charlotte acquires: Vasilije Micic, No. 29 pick in 2025 NBA Draft, 2029 first-round pick
BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns for the No. 29 pick tonight and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/a6eDDn5aE6
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 26, 2025
A few months after his trade to the Lakers fell through for medical reasons, Williams is headed to the Western Conference. The Suns, who acquired Nick Richards from the Hornets in late January, needed to address their frontcourt. Adding the athletic Williams to the fold will help, as will the addition of tenth overall pick Khaman Maluach once the Durant trade becomes official on July 6. Williams can be an impactful fantasy option in Phoenix, but injuries have been an issue for him. He has yet to play 50 games in an NBA season, making him a significant risk in fantasy drafts.
Micic, who was included in the Richards trade, returns to Charlotte. However, to make the deal happen, the Suns picked up his $8.4 million option. While Micic’s fantasy prospects once again hinge on LaMelo Ball’s health, he’s got guaranteed money coming his way.
Tuesday, June 24
New Orleans acquires: Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, 40th overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft
Washington acquires: CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, future second-round pick
NEWS: The Wizards and Pelicans have agreed on a trade.
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) June 24, 2025
NOP receives:
◻️ Jordan Poole
◻️ Saddiq Bey
◻️ 2025 No. 40 pick
WAS receives:
◻️ CJ McCollum
◻️ Kelly Olynyk
◻️ Future second-round pick
Sources confirm to @JoshuaBRobbins & @WillGuillory pic.twitter.com/KvmITZxt3h
First-year Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars reportedly completed his first significant transaction on Tuesday, sending McCollum, Olynyk and the 40th overall pick to Washington. While CJ is entering the final season of his current contract, Poole has two years and nearly $66 million remaining on his deal. With Dejounte Murray still recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered in January, Poole should not lack opportunities to play on the ball in New Orleans. His second season in Washington was better than his first, and the hope in New Orleans is that Poole can build on that progress next season. The Bey acquisition may not impact fantasy basketball much, as he’s coming off a torn ACL that sidelined him for the entire 2024-25 season.
McCollum’s addition gives the Wizards another “adult in the room” alongside Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton. All three have struggled with injuries in recent years, with none hitting the 60 games played mark in 2024-25. Heading into a contract year, McCollum can provide reliable middle-round value in standard leagues. That said, veterans don’t come without risk in rebuilding situations, as some teams are all too willing to pull the plug and “tank.” Olynyk’s path to fantasy relevance is not as straightforward as McCollum’s, but experienced managers have certainly seen him make waves, especially late in the year when playing for rebuilding teams.
Atlanta acquires: Kristaps Porzingis
Boston acquires: Georges Niang, future second-round pick
Brooklyn acquires: Terance Mann, 22nd overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft
BREAKING: Boston, Atlanta and Brooklyn are finalizing a three-team trade that sends Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks, Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. 22 pick to the Nets, and Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/1fcbIslyVF
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2025
Less than 24 hours after reportedly trading Holiday, the Celtics reportedly bid farewell to Porzingis as part of a three-team trade. Given that he’s entering the final season of his contract, KP’s exit is unsurprising. Going to Atlanta offers some intrigue, as a lineup of Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, Porzingis and Onyeka Okongwu would have the length and defensive ability needed to compensate for Young’s deficiencies on that end of the floor. However, Porzingis has played 60 games or more only once since tearing his ACL during the 2017-18 season. Add in the illness that limited his effectiveness down the stretch this season, and fantasy managers will have to exercise caution. Also, the Hawks still hold a trade exception worth $25 million due to the Dejounte Murray trade, so they could be extremely active this summer.
The Celtics add a solid veteran in Niang, who grew up in the Boston area and played his high school basketball at the Tilton School in New Hampshire. While his fantasy impact has been limited for most of his career, “The Minivan” may have more consistent opportunities in Boston next season, especially if Stevens isn’t done making moves. The reported trades of Porzingis and Holiday have gotten the Celtics below the second apron.
As for Brooklyn, adding another first-round pick to their coffers is what sparks significant intrigue. The Nets now have five first-round picks in Wednesday’s draft, which likely means that lead executive Sean Marks is not finished making moves. The draft may “begin” with Philadelphia at the third pick, but the Nets hold the cards that will significantly impact how things play out at Barclays Center. Adding Mann gives Brooklyn a versatile wing, but he’s yet to pan out as a reliable fantasy option. Whether or not that changes with the Nets depends on what other moves the team makes this summer.
Monday, June 23
Portland acquires: Jrue Holiday
Boston acquires: Anfernee Simons, two second-round picks
BREAKING: The Boston Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/2ycXQicGkT
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2025
After losing Jayson Tatum to a ruptured Achilles tendon during the second round of the playoffs and the franchise facing a hefty luxury tax bill, the Celtics have begun to break things up. How far lead executive Brad Stevens will go is unknown at this point, but he’s traded two key rotation players in the two days since the season concluded. Late Monday night, it was Holiday who was on the move, with Boston sending him to Portland. Interestingly, the Trail Blazers acquired him from Milwaukee as part of the Damian Lillard trade a few years ago, ultimately moving the veteran guard to Boston.
Unlike two years ago, Holiday’s fit with Portland is better now, especially after the team’s improved play during the second half of the season. According to reports, the plan is to retain Holiday, as he can provide defense and steady leadership to the young group. For Portland, the trade also frees up more opportunities for Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, even with Holiday expected to occupy a place in the starting lineup. It’s time for Portland to truly learn what it has in Henderson and Sharpe, and whether those two can be key cogs in a rotation with playoff ambitions.
Boston’s decision to trade Holiday saves the franchise some money in the short term, and there’s the potential for them to save more next summer. Simons, a more than capable perimeter scorer who will fill a need in Boston with Tatum out, is heading into the final season of his current contract. The Celtics can sign him to an extension this summer, but they can also wait until 2026, just in case things don’t work out. With Boston making another significant move on Tuesday, Simons should have a solid fantasy ceiling next season. The trades also increase Payton Pritchard’s value, as he’s coming off the best season of his NBA career.
