The 2018 NBA Draft is almost upon us. In order to fully prepare you for a night full of excitement, Sir Charles In Charge has launched a LIVE rumor tracker!
The 2018 NBA Draft is finally upon us. In mere hours a plethora of new prospects will find their way to their new homes.
In addition to new prospects finding a home in the NBA, draft night is also a hot bed for other correlating transactions to go down – such as trades. Last season, we saw Jimmy Butler get moved from the Chicago Bulls to the Minnesota Timberwolves on NBA Draft night. Will something similar happen this season?
If so, this is the place to stay wired to all the news and whispers.
We will keep you up to date on trades, notable rumours and much more! Keep it locked here throughout the day.
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NBA Draft: Rumours, Trades, and More!
9:12 PM TRADE:
Sources: Suns have traded Zhaire Smith and 2021 Miami first-rounder to 76ers for Mikal Bridges.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 22, 2018
8:43 PM TRADE:
Thoughts: Both Woj and Shams had conflicting reports however, it appears as though Bridges will be heading to the Hornets. Michael Porter Jr. remains on the board.
8:21 PM: Sounds like Kevin Knox might be going to New York
Sources: New York has been focused on Kentucky's Kevin Knox with ninth pick.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2018
Thoughts: If you are not allowed to leak it, say it another way.
8:15 PM: Cavs to select Sexton
The Cavs will draft Collin Sexton
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) June 22, 2018
Thoughts: Sexton plays with amazing fire and intensity. Whether or not LeBron James leaves, this is a solid pick for Cleveland.
8:05 PM: Carter Jr. to Chicago
Chicago Bulls will select Wendall Carter Jr., will the 7th pick, per source.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 22, 2018
Thoughts: So much for no early leaks!
8:00 PM: Mo Bamba to Orlando
Sources: Orlando has selected Mo Bamba with the No. 6 pick in NBA draft.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 22, 2018
7:46 PM: No other players will be involved in Doncic/Young swap.(Woj)
No players involved in the deal, sources said.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: Deal hinges on Young being available at 5.
Trade: Mavericks trading up for Doncic.
The Hawks are going to be drafting for Dallas at No. 3, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: It will be interesting to see who is involved here. Doncic will now get to learn from his hero, Dirk.
7:40 PM: Bagley is Kings’ “guy”
The Sacramento Kings are about to make it official, league sources say, and draft the player they've been calling "their guy" ... Marvin Bagley III
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: So much for not leaking the selections early. Marc Stein is on a roll so far tonight. Sacramento has a plethora of bigs on their roster now.
7:33 PM: Ayton heading to Phoenix.
The Suns are about to make it official and select Deandre Ayton with the No. 1 overall pick, according to league sources
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: Phoenix had reported interest in RFA Clint Capela. However, now that they have added Ayton they may go in a different direction during free-agency. The 2018 first-overall pick played college at University of Arizona.
7:30 PM: Will Michael Porter Jr. drop?
Clippers (Nos. 12 and 13) and Nuggets (14) are preparing for possibility that Porter Jr., could drop to them. https://t.co/QNdobeYbKD
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: If Porter Jr. is still available for the Clippers it would be a huge coup. They will have back to back selections and it could prove to be a massive luxury.
7:25 PM: Memphis holding on, for now.
Sources: Jaren Jackson Jr., has grown comfortable with the prospect of Memphis drafting him with fourth pick, and provided Grizz officials the requisite personal information they requested. Coach JB Bickerstaff played a big role in selling a vision for Jackson's future there.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: Welcome everyone to the 2018 NBA Draft. We could be in for a wild night. Oh and it sounds like Memphis will be holding on to their pick.
5:51 PM: Trade brewing between Hawks and Mavs?
Feeling among multiple NBA league sources I've spoken with...
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) June 21, 2018
Hawks take Luka at #3.. trade him to Dallas at #5, then Hawks take Trae Young.
Baze might also be in play tonight as part of deal
Thoughts: Since the deadline for 2018 picks to be traded this would be the only way Atlanta could trade back. If Ayton and Bagley really are going 1 and 2 flipping Doncic and moving down would take some pressure off the Hawks.
Not really sure how this trade works out for Dallas though. Dennis Smith Jr and Luka Doncic are both players who are at the best when the ball is in their hands. More to come.
Big Rumors:
Note: The deadline for trades involving draft picks for tonight has passed. This means that any trade involving a 2018 selection will have to be official once the pick is made during tonight’s draft.
**3:32 PM: Kings leaning towards Bagley**:
Several league sources are speculating that the #Kings have made their decision to select Marvin Bagley second overall. #NBADraft https://t.co/azNtyA1Uii
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: With the draft still hours away anything could happen. Sacramento’s front office could always change their mind. Will be interesting to see how Atlanta reacts to this speculation.
3:32 PM: Lakers reach out to Spurs re: Kawhi Leonard
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached out to the San Antonio Spurs to express interest in All-Star Kawhi Leonard, league sources tell Yahoo. No proposals have been discussed.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: Too early to tell here. The pick Los Angeles acquired earlier could be a part of any potential deal.
3:02 PM: Wizards trying to move Gortat
Washington's aim, sources say, is trying to construct a Marcin Gortat trade without including the No. 15 overall pick https://t.co/nseswjDY3t
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: It does not seem surprising that Washington would try to move the 34-year old. However, moving Gortat without giving up a draft pick will be easier said than done. More to come as this progresses.
June 21st, 2:05 pm: Nets buyout Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard and Brooklyn will negotiate a buyout to enter free-agency, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: Slow news day so far however, it appears as though Dwight Howard will be entering free-agency. Expect things to pick up within the next hour or so. Has “Superman” entered journeyman status?
June 21st, 12:01 pm: Kings Reportedly “decided” at No. 2.
Assuming @DeandreAyton goes #1 to the Suns, sources say the excited Kings have already decided on who they will pick with the second selection and are confident they are going to add a franchise altering prospect.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: Appears as though Sacramento’s plan hinges on Ayton going to Phoenix. Multiple report have linked the Kings to both Luke Doncic and Marvin Bagley. Either prospect would fit the bill of “franchise altering.”
Mavs to take Michael Porter Jr. at No. 5?
June 21st, 9:45 AM: Dallas Mavericks preparing to select Michael Porter Jr.?
Mark Cuban Believed To Like Michael Porter Jr. At No. 5 https://t.co/PlSjYK4P35
— RealGM (@RealGM) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: This is an interesting piece of information, especially considering that Sacramento could move down for MPJ too. Could this just all be a ploy by Cuban and the Mavs?
Sacramento Kings will pick Marvin Bagley or Michael Porter Jr.
June 21st, 9:30 AM: The Sacramento Kings are reportedly deciding between Marvin Bagely or Michael Porter Jr.
Kings Deciding Between Marvin Bagley, Trading Down For Michael Porter https://t.co/WOnyfT9du1
— RealGM (@RealGM) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: I suppose it’s safe to assume, now, that Luka Doncic will be falling to No. 3. Or, a team that wants Doncic, could move up with Sacramento to ensure the Hawks or Grizzlies don’t snag him.
Heat trying to trade into first-round
June 21st, 8:33 AM: Miami Heat are reportedly trying to trade for a first-round pick ahead of tonight’s draft.
One team to keep an eye on as the draft nears: the Miami Heat, who have been pursuing the possibility of acquiring a first-round selection, according to multiple league sources. At the moment, the Heat don’t own a draft pick.
— Jeremy Woo (@JeremyWoo) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: This is not surprising, to say the least. The problem is, the Heat don’t have a ton of assets and even the ones they do have might not be enough to net them a first-round selection. Miami is reportedly actively trying to trade Hassan Whiteside and/or Tyler Johnson.
Grizzlies shopping 4th overall pick
June 21st, 12:02 AM: Celtics, Bulls, Mavericks, Nuggets, Clippers, Knicks, Magic interested in Grizzlies #4 pick. Chandler Parsons could be a part of any potential deal
ESPN News Story: Grizzlies discuss trading No. 4 pick. Seven potential suitors emerge https://t.co/9dwu2OZqko
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 21, 2018
Thoughts: If Memphis cannot get “their guy” with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, trading back is a smart move. Also, offloading the remaining $49.2 million remaining on Chandler Parsons’ (over the next two seasons) would be huge for the team moving forward.
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Trading back allows the Grizzlies to be more flexible with their pick and offload a terrible contract. The big question remains, what is Memphis looking for in return? If they want a quality rotation player AND cap relief, this becomes all the more complicated.