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3 Teams Primed to Trade up at the 2026 NBA Draft

3 Teams Primed to Trade up at the 2026 NBA Draft

Summary

The NBA draft is approaching, and several teams are likely to trade up to select better players. The Oklahoma City Thunder, Brooklyn Nets, and Minnesota Timberwolves all have reasons and opportunities to move higher in the draft order to improve their teams.

Key Facts

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have the 12th and 17th picks and might combine them to move into the top 10.
  • The Thunder are interested in Michigan frontcourt players Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, and Aday Mara.
  • The Brooklyn Nets hold the 6th pick and might pick a top guard or try to trade up for Duke’s Carlos Boozer.
  • The Nets recently acquired Julius Randle and are looking to strengthen their frontcourt.
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have the 28th pick but may try to trade up because that pick alone is unlikely to get a top player.
  • The Timberwolves signed guard Ayo Dosunmu to a five-year, $112 million deal recently.
  • Rumors say Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves might want a trade unless the team adds more talent soon.
  • Teams like the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and Milwaukee Bucks hold draft positions near the Thunder and may be trade partners.
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