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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

NBA Transactions and Offseason Moves

The NBA offseason is heating up with significant player movement and draft speculation. The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly nearing a deal to send star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and multiple draft picks, according to sources familiar with the situation Hornets' Ball to Wolves. This move comes as the Hornets have been aggressively pursuing trade talks involving Ball with multiple franchises Hornets engaged in LaMelo trade talks. In another notable transaction, the Detroit Pistons are sending center/forward Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies for three future second-round selections Pistons trading Stewart. Meanwhile, veteran forward Al Horford intends to return to the Golden State Warriors, planning to sign a two-year, $14 million contract when free agency opens next month Horford continues career.

Trade rumors also continue to swirl around Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown, with multiple teams expressing interest in acquiring him Celtics actively talking Brown trad. The league is also to future talent pools, with early mock drafts already surfacing for 2027. Tyran Stokes is among the top prospects to watch, and questions remain about whether he will hold onto the No. 1 overall selection Debut 2027 NBA mock draft. College coaches have also weighed in on the potential of incoming rookies like AJ Dybansta and Cooper Flagg, offering insights into their future upside College coaches on top draft picks. Dybansta and Derik Boozer Jr. have already been recognized with draft superlatives, highlighting their unique personalities and perceived strengths Dybansta, Boozer top NBA draft superlatives.

The recent NBA draft saw several well-known names find new homes on the second day. Isaiah Evans, who had a seat in the green room during the first round, was among the notable selections on Wednesday night Duke's Evans among those to land on Night 2. Overall draft grades have been assigned to all 30 teams, evaluating the effectiveness of their picks and trades throughout the event Draft grades for all 30 NBA teams. Separately, J.B. Bickerstaff, president of the National Basketball Coaches Association, has voiced strong criticism regarding the contract structure for new Portland Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori, calling it a "slap in the face" to coaches Bickerstaff: Nori's Blazers deal.