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Clippers consider keeping No. 5 pick as Thunder eye trade up

NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Clippers consider keeping No. 5 pick as Thunder eye trade up

Summary

The 2026 NBA Draft is set to begin, with the top four picks expected to remain unchanged. The Clippers, holding the No. 5 pick, explored trade options but appear likely to retain it, potentially selecting Keaton Wagler or Mikel Brown Jr. Oklahoma City, with picks No. 12 and No. 17, is looking to package assets to move up, possibly targeting players such as Morez Johnson Jr. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo could be involved in a trade with Miami centered on the No. 13 pick. The Warriors may also consider trading down from No. 11 to acquire additional first-round assets.

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Market Watch

•Top four teams are expected to keep their picks.
•Clippers likely to use No. 5 pick after trade talks.
•Thunder aim to move up from picks No. 12 and No. 17.
•Miami is attempting to trade for Giannis with No. 13 pick.
•Warriors may trade down from No. 11 for extra assets.

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1:01 PMNBCSports.com — 2026 NBA Draft trade proposals: Will Clippers or Warriors trade down, can Thunder trade up? - NBC Sports
1:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA Draft trade proposals: Will Clippers or Warriors trade down, can Thunder trade up?

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