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The Boston Celtics are exploring trade options for Jaylen Brown amid salary cap adjustments and interest from multiple teams, with potential offers involving draft picks and young talent, as they aim to rebuild their roster for the 2025-26 NBA season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off their NHL draft night by acquiring winger Reilly Smith in a trade.
The Dallas Mavericks traded their 10th overall pick and Davis Bertans to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 12th pick and a TPE, which they then traded to the Sacramento Kings for the 24th pick and Richaun Holmes. The Mavericks added depth to their center rotation and defense on the wing, while the Kings look to make deeper playoff runs. Both teams benefited from the trade, and the Mavericks had one of the biggest draft nights in recent memory.
The Chicago Bulls opted for continuity on draft night, staying put through the first round before selecting Tennessee wing Julian Phillips with the 35th overall pick in the second round. Executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas admitted they looked to get into the first round, but nothing broke their way. The Bulls front office kept the roster intact at the February trade deadline, and Karnisovas himself praised the direction this team was headed. The focus is on changing the shooting profile to more three-pointers and improving from last season. The Bulls were in discussions with Vucevic on a three-year extension, and Karnisovas will turn his attention to the free-agent market.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly looking to trade up in the 2023 NBA Draft despite having only the 53rd pick. The team may have to part ways with a role player, such as Taurean Prince, to move up. Additionally, there have been rumors of the team potentially trading Karl-Anthony Towns on draft night, but nothing of substance has been reported.
Lukas Van Ness' dad went viral for double a** slapping his son's girlfriend on live national TV after the defensive end got picked by the Green Bay Packers on draft night. Lukas and his girlfriend, Frankie, both 21, have dated while the tight-end played college football for Iowa. Lukas showed his explosiveness by getting a combined 13 1/2 sacks and 20 tackles for loss in two seasons at Iowa. The Packers could use him as an edge rusher while also occasionally having him work inside.
Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard denied reports of the team's infatuation with Will Levis and stated that they have not targeted any specific player for the upcoming NFL draft. However, it is speculated that the Colts may favor Anthony Richardson due to his traits, refined quarterback play, and fit with offensive coordinator Shane Steichen's scheme. If the Colts have to choose between Richardson and C.J. Stroud, their decision becomes harder, but Richardson is still the likely pick.
Will Brinson, a sports writer, has created a mock draft that is intentionally terrible and sure to anger every NFL fanbase. Brinson reminds readers that even NFL teams make bad decisions on draft night, citing examples such as the Raiders selecting JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson and Joe Thomas. He encourages readers to join him on a voyage of bad decisions and to check out their latest prospect rankings and mock drafts.
Will Brinson, a sports writer, has created a mock draft that intentionally makes terrible picks to troll NFL fans. He argues that even the best teams make bad decisions on draft night, citing examples such as the Raiders selecting JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson and Joe Thomas. Brinson invites readers to join him on a voyage of bad decisions and reminds them to not take mock drafts too seriously.
CBS Sports suggests that the Baltimore Ravens could trade quarterback Lamar Jackson on draft night, although it's unclear who would be interested in acquiring him. If a trade were to happen, it would likely involve a first-round pick, which would complicate the Ravens' draft plans.