NBA draft eight days away (June 25-26, 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN), 30 teams are deep into their predraft process, working out top prospects and narrowing down their draft boards in preparation for the two-round event.

Facing a roster crunch, the Pacers have traded away the No. 23 pick in the 2025 draft to New Orleans recover their 2026 first-round pick.

Ja Morant Makes Announcement on NBA Future After Desmond Bane Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic kicked the trade season off Sunday with a multiplayer, multipick deal. Desmond Bane is headed to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four future first-round picks and a future first-round pick swap.

Blockbuster NBA Trade Sets High Bar for Celtics Derrick White Price originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Three-Team NBA Trade Idea Pairs Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo With Four-Time All-Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard could miss the entire 2025-26 season recovering from his left Achilles tendon tear.

Sunday's shocking deal has ramifications far beyond Orlando and Memphis -- including the Kevin Durant trade saga.