2026 NBA Draft trade proposals: Will Clippers or Warriors trade down, can Thunder trade up?
The NBA has transitioned into the offseason following the 2026 draft. Teams are now engaging in trades involving players and draft picks. Current activity includes a potential proposal for the Golden State Warriors to acquire an All-NBA player.
What changed
The focus has shifted from draft-day trade proposals to active offseason transactions.
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2026 NBA Offseason Trade Activity Begins
confidence 50%The NBA has transitioned into the offseason following the 2026 draft. Teams are now engaging in trades involving players and draft picks. Current activity includes a potential proposal for the Golden State Warriors to acquire an All-NBA player.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Golden State Warriors could pair Steph Curry with an All-NBA player by trading Jimmy Butler and several first-round picks.
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2026 NBA Draft Trade Activity and Results
confidence 90%The 2026 NBA Draft has concluded, shifting focus toward free agency and the offseason market. Prior to the event, the Thunder sought to trade up while the Clippers and Warriors considered moving down. The Thunder selected Aday Mara during the draft process.
What's confirmed:
- The 2026 NBA Draft is finished.
- Oklahoma City selected Aday Mara in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Clippers, Warriors, and Thunder were involved in a run of draft-position maneuvering.
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2026 NBA Draft Trade Activity: Thunder, Warriors and Clippers
confidence 85%Three contenders are weighing first-round moves as draft night approaches. The Oklahoma City Thunder are seeking to trade up using their assets, while the Warriors and Clippers consider moving down. The top four picks are expected to remain stationary.
What's confirmed:
- The top four teams in the draft are staying put.
- The Golden State Warriors are exploring options to trade down from the 11th pick.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder are determined to trade up in the draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Warriors hope to land a second first-round pick by trading down.