Noah Penda Drafted and Traded to the Magic
Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and the recently added Desmond Bane. Penda is expected to be on the roster at least as a depth option on the wing this season.
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The Orlando Magic moved up in the second round of the NBA Draft to acquire forward Noah Penda, who was taken with the No. 32 overall pick in the draft, which was held by the Celtics coming into the day. Orlando gave Boston two second-round picks this season and two future second-round picks to come up and snag Penda, who the team thinks can contribute right away. The 20-year-old from France played for Le Mans last season. He averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks while shooting 44.7% from the field in 37 games with the club. He has the potential to develop into a versatile wing for the Magic, who are going all-in and giving up future assets to build around the team's current window with Source: ESPN.com
Rasheer Fleming Taken With the First Pick of the Second Round
Kevin Durant trade. Over the last few days, the Suns have added Khaman Maluach in the draft and Mark Williams via trade to fortify the frontcourt. Fleming will likely be in the mix for power forward minutes as well and could develop into a contributor with his defensive presence and shooting if they translate to the next level.
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The Phoenix Suns traded up for the top pick in the second round of the NBA Draft, and on Thursday they selected forward Rasheer Fleming from Saint Joseph's University. Fleming is a long, athletic forward with plenty of raw potential but lots of room to grow. He typically brings good energy on defense, contributing blocks, steals, and rebounds, and he's also a good spot-up shooter. He will be another piece in the new-look Suns' frontcourt following the Source: ESPN
Josh Giddey Receives Qualifying Offer from Chicago
Josh Giddey, making him a restricted free agent. The 2021 No. 6 overall pick spent his first three seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder before getting traded to Chicago in a deal for Alex Caruso. He had a quality campaign in his first season with the Bulls, averaging 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals while shooting a career-high 37.8% from behind the arc. Giddey will likely receive more than a few offers from teams this offseason. It's also safe to assume Chicago will match anything coming his way. All things considered, the 21-year-old will probably be in the All-Star conversation for many years to come. Giddey should also remain a top fantasy option, although his career 2.7 turnovers per contest will lower his value for category participants.
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Miami Selects Guard Kasparas Jakucionis
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Brooklyn Takes Nolan Traore in the First Round
The Brooklyn Nets drafted 19-year-old guard Nolan Traore with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Traore averaged 11.7 points and 5.1 assists in 22.8 minutes per contest in France last season. He is an athletic guard who possesses strong playmaking abilities. However, the 19-year-old struggled from three points during the previous two campaigns, shooting 30 percent. Traore will join a crowded backcourt in Brooklyn and will have to compete for minutes with guardsWalter Clayton Jr. Heading to Utah
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Minnesota Drafts Joan Beringer
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Yang Hansen Drafted by Portland
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Thomas Sorber Selected by Thunder
With the No. 15 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected center Thomas Sorber from Georgetown. As a freshman, the 19-year-old averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.5 steals in 24 contests with the Hoyas last season. An elite defender will be a part of a stellar frontcourt playing alongsideCarter Bryant Lands in San Antonio
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New Orleans Acquires No. 13 Overall Pick Derik Queen From Atlanta
The New Orleans Pelicans acquired center Derik Queen from Atlanta for the rights to the 23rd overall pick and an unprotected 2026 first-round pick. A 6-foot-9 center, Queen averaged 16.5 points, nine rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 30.3 minutes per contest across 36 games as a freshman at Maryland. The 20-year-old is a solid passer and an excellent rebounder who will likely serve as a backup to starting centerNoa Essengue Drafted by Chicago
The Chicago Bulls drafted forward Noa Essengue with the 12th selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. The second-youngest player in the draft at 18 years old spent last season with Ratiopharm Ulm in Europe, averaging 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 assists while shooting 56.0 percent over 18 contests. Essengue is a gifted playmaker and excels defensively. With his speed and athleticism, the French forward will have the opportunity to develop in the Windy City, playing alongside 2024 first-round pick 20-year-oldCedric Coward Drafted by Portland, Traded to Memphis
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Phoenix Trades For Hornets Center Mark Williams
Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets, according to Shams Charania. ESPN's Insider says Phoenix is sending back the 29th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and a 2029 first-round selection for the 23-year-old. Williams was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline last season, only for a failed physical to send him back to Charlotte. The Suns struggled with interior defense and size in the 2024-25 season and now have Williams and the 10th overall pick, Khaman Maluach, manning the middle. Williams is coming off his best statistical season, averaging 15.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in his third professional season.
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The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Suns Land Khaman Maluach in NBA Draft
Kevin Durant trade, which can't be officially processed until the new league year begins on July 6th. Phoenix was in desperate need of an interior presence and found a lob threat and defensive anchor in Maluach. Moments before the selection, reports emerged that Phoenix was trading for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. Williams and Maluach now form a new center rotation in the Valley of the Sun, with the veteran Williams likely to earn the opening night starting nod.
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The Phoenix Suns drafted center Khaman Maluach with the 10th selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Technically, the Duke center was selected by the Houston Rockets. However, the pick is part of the
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