League sources continue to cite the Pelicans as a team aggressively looking to move up in the draft, with most front-office executives believing Bailey is the target of new general manager Joe Dumars. That’s why we’re mocking a trade here for this week’s mock, with Herb Jones and a low-value first in 2026 via the Pacers to move up four spots.

Kevin Durant’s Preferred State Emerges Amid NBA Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Durant has been the subject of trade rumors since the trade deadline in February, and it's beginning to look like a foregone conclusion that the Phoenix Suns will move him this offseason. In fact, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported there is an "increasingly strong belief" within the league that the Suns will trade KD by the NBA draft,

Russell Westbrook reportedly is entering free agency for the third consecutive offseason after opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook plans to decline his $3.47 million player option for next season, ESPN reported on Friday.