NBA Rumors: 4 Teams Ready To Trade Top 10 Picks


We're just days away from the NBA Draft, and the jockeying for position is ratcheting up behind the scenes. The latest intel from NBA Insider Marc Stein holds that four teams are now ready to deal Top 10 picks in exchange for "win-now" assets.

According to Stein, the following picks are up for grabs: 

No. 4 Sacramento Kings — The Kings are widely rumored to be in the market for a win-now piece, as patience has run out both within and outside the organization on their 16-year playoff drought. And to top it off, presumed No. 4 pick Jaden Ivey has made his intentions clear.

No. 7 Portland Trail Blazers — In an effort to get Damian Lillard a contending roster, the Blazers are ready to deal the 7th pick for some help now. 

No. 8 New Orleans Pelicans — After a surprising performance in the playoffs, and with the impending reinstatement (and long-term extension) of Zion Williamson, the Pels will be a team to deal with next season. They'd much rather have a win-now piece over a draft pick that'll need some time to develop. 

No. 10 Washington Wizards — With the subject of Bradley Beal's future hanging in the balance, the Wizards are another team that doesn't want to wait for an asset to get acclimated to the league. As Stein notes, they need a proven point guard — now — to show Beal that they're ready to compete. 

The Draft is June 23rd. Expect plenty of activity leading up to the first pick.

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