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NBA insiders highlight trade candidates ahead of 2026 draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

NBA insiders highlight trade candidates ahead of 2026 draft

Summary

As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, notable trades are anticipated following Giannis Antetokounmpo's move from the Bucks to the Heat. ESPN insider Shams Charania highlighted New Orleans Pelicans players Trey Murphy and Herb Jones as potential trade targets, with several teams expressing interest. The Pelicans are aiming to acquire additional first-round picks, and reports suggest they are seeking multiple picks for either player. Kawhi Leonard of the Clippers is also on the radar, with his future uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract. Leonard's recent performance has drawn attention from rival teams, though the Clippers have dealt with similar situations before.

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Market Watch

•Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to the Miami Heat
•Trey Murphy and Herb Jones attract interest from six to twelve teams
•Pelicans looking for multiple first-round picks in trades
•Kawhi Leonard's future with the Clippers remains uncertain
•NBA Draft scheduled for June 23, 2026

Latest Updates

11:00 AMYahoo Sports — ’Gotten a Ton of Interest’ — ESPN Insider Shams Charania Reveals 3 Notable Trade Candidates To Watch Entering 2026 NBA Draft

What they're saying

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat may have been the biggest domino to fall, but more moves are expected before the 2026 NBA Draft. With the first round of the draft scheduled for 8 p.
— Yahoo Sports

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