Here Are All The NBA Trades This Offseason So Far - Page 6

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.

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