The Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a surprising deal that saw the teams swap point guards. The Wizards are sending much-maligned Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey, along with the No. 40 selection in this draft, to the Pelicans for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a 2027 second-round pick (via Chicago). What is next for the Wizards? According to ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Wizards Set Themselves Up for More Moves After Winning Trade With Pelicans
Jordan Poole Trade Makes Pelicans Contenders In West, What Is Next After Draft?
While the Washington Wizards accomplished their goal of shedding future salary by swapping guards with the New Orleans Pelicans, not sure what the Pelicans are doing? The Pelicans did shave some money off their 2025-26 books and become younger. New Orleans traded CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and the rights to Chicago’s 2027 second-round draft pick to Washington. In exchange, the … [Read more...] about Jordan Poole Trade Makes Pelicans Contenders In West, What Is Next After Draft?
Thunder Eyeing Draft Day Trade, but it’s Unclear Who They Will Target
The Oklahoma City Thunder have three picks in the 2025 draft, two of which are in the first round. They hold the No.15, No.24, and No.44 picks. But it seems like Sam Presti wants to move up in the draft and make a trade. With a stash of future picks, Presti can offer plenty of assets for teams willing to work with him. Thunder Eyeing Draft Day Trade, but it’s Unclear Who They … [Read more...] about Thunder Eyeing Draft Day Trade, but it’s Unclear Who They Will Target
Kings Reportedly Dangling Two Guards In Trade Talks, 4 Realistic Trade Scenarios
The Sacramento Kings don’t have a first-round pick in the 2025 draft. However, the Kings reportedly want to change that fact. According to Hoopshype, the Kings are gauging the trade interest of Malik Monk and Devin Carter in search of a trade partner. “The Kings have expressed a desire to acquire a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft,” league sources told HoopsHype. “Amid … [Read more...] about Kings Reportedly Dangling Two Guards In Trade Talks, 4 Realistic Trade Scenarios
Wizards and Pelicans Swap Guards in Shocking Trade
The Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans have traded their lead guards heading into draft night. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Washington will trade Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th pick in the draft in exchange for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick. Wizards and Pelicans Swap Guards in Shocking Trade Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, … [Read more...] about Wizards and Pelicans Swap Guards in Shocking Trade