The 2025 NBA offseason has brought significant trades and draft moves that are reshaping team rosters across the league. After early rumors, these trades have now been officially confirmed by multiple outlets and documented by NBA.com. Key moves include Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets, several roster adjustments by the Boston Celtics, and a bold overhaul of the New Orleans Pelicans led by Joe Dumars.
- Kevin Durant was traded to the Rockets on June 22, 2025. The Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick (Khaman Maluach), and five second-round picks.
- The Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Blazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Hawks, receiving Anfernee Simons, Georges Niang, and two second-round picks in return.
- The Pelicans kept Zion Williamson and traded CJ McCollum to the Wizards, then used trades to draft Jeremiah Fears at No. 7 and Derik Queen at No. 13.
Kevin Durant Traded to the Houston Rockets
As reported by Shams Charania and confirmed in multiple outlets, the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets on June 22, 2025. The full trade details are as follows:
Houston Rockets receive:
- Kevin Durant
Phoenix Suns receive:
- Jalen Green
- Dillon Brooks
- 2025 No. 10 overall pick (Khaman Maluach)
- Five second-round picks
Due to league moratorium rules, the trade cannot be finalized until July 6, when the new NBA season begins. Kevin Durant, who posted averages of 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game in his final season with Phoenix, shooting 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from beyond the arc in 62 games, will join the Houston Rockets under head coach Ime Udoka. In return, Phoenix receives several players and draft picks, including Duke center Khaman Maluach and the No. 10 overall pick, originally owned by Phoenix but now part of the trade package to Houston.
Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis in Separate Deals
On June 23, 2025, the Boston Celtics traded guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers. In return, Boston received:
- Anfernee Simons
- Two second-round picks
On June 24, 2025, Boston traded Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal. The trade breakdown is:
Boston Celtics receive:
- Georges Niang
- Second-round pick
Atlanta Hawks receive:
- Kristaps Porziņģis
- Second-round pick
Brooklyn Nets receive:
- Terance Mann
- 2025 No. 22 overall pick (Drake Powell)
These trades allowed the Celtics to add younger talent and draft assets while moving on from two veteran contracts.
Desmond Bane Traded to Magic
On June 15, 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. Memphis received the following in return:
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- Cole Anthony
- Four first-round picks (2025 and 2026 from Phoenix; 2028 and 2030)
- Pick swap in 2029
Orlando received Desmond Bane. The move gave the Magic a high-scoring guard while the Grizzlies acquired veteran depth and significant draft capital.
CJ McCollum Traded to Wizards
On June 24, 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans traded CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Washington Wizards. In return, the Pelicans received:
- Jordan Poole
- Saddiq Bey
- 2025 second-round pick (No. 40)
The Wizards added veteran talent, while the Pelicans retained their supporting cast around Zion Williamson.
Mark Williams Traded to Suns
On June 25, 2025, the Charlotte Hornets traded center Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns. In return, the Hornets received:
- 2025 No. 29 overall pick (Liam McNeeley)
- 2029 first-round pick
- Vasilije Micić
The Suns acquired Williams to bolster their frontcourt, and the Hornets received multiple assets in return, including a future first-rounder.
Pelicans Trade Up for Derik Queen, Draft Jeremiah Fears
Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars made three trades in 10 days, acquiring veterans and two first-round picks.
The Pelicans selected Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears with the No. 7 overall pick. They then traded the No. 23 overall pick and a 2026 first-round pick to move up to No. 13, selecting Maryland forward Derik Queen, who was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Dumars confirmed the goal was to get “two lottery picks in one draft.”
Queen is a 6-foot-9 forward who can also play center. Fears is a 6-foot-3 point guard named to the SEC All-Freshman Team last season. Dumars described Fears as someone who can “compromise defense” and reach any point on the court.
Dumars mentioned the team’s aggressive approach: “We want to show up.”
Wizards, Jazz, Kings, and More: Additional First-Round Trades
On June 25, the Utah Jazz traded for the No. 18 pick from the Washington Wizards, selecting Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. In return, the Wizards received the No. 21 pick (Will Riley), the No. 43 pick, and future second-rounders in 2031 and 2032.
The New Orleans Pelicans moved up, acquiring the No. 13 pick from the Atlanta Hawks to select Maryland forward Derik Queen. The Hawks received the No. 23 pick (Asa Newell) and a 2026 first-round pick, which will be the most favorable between New Orleans and Milwaukee.
The Sacramento Kings picked Nique Clifford at No. 24 from the Oklahoma City Thunder, who received a 2027 protected first-round pick via the San Antonio Spurs.
In a key swap, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired the No. 11 pick from the Portland Trail Blazers to select Cedric Coward. The Blazers received the No. 16 pick (Hansen Yang), a 2028 first-round pick via Orlando, and two additional second-round picks.
Draft Day Second-Round Trades (June 26, 2025)
A series of second-round trades took place during the draft:
- Clippers acquired the No. 50 pick (Kobe Sanders) from the Knicks in exchange for the No. 51 pick (Mohamed Diawara) and Luka Mitrović.
- Lakers acquired the No. 36 pick (Adou Thiero) from the Timberwolves, who received the No. 45 pick (Rocco Zikarsky) and cash.
- Magic acquired the No. 32 pick (Noah Penda) from the Celtics, who received:
- No. 46 pick (Amari Williams)
- No. 57 pick (Max Shulga)
- 2026 second-round pick (most favorable of Pistons, Bucks, and Magic)
- 2027 second-round pick (most favorable of Magic and Celtics)
- Suns traded the No. 36 pick and two future second-round picks to the Timberwolves for the No. 31 pick (Rasheer Fleming). Suns also acquired the No. 41 pick (Koby Brea) from the Warriors, who received picks No. 52 and No. 59.
- Nets traded the No. 36 pick to the Suns for two future second-round picks.
- Lakers acquired the No. 45 pick from the Bulls, who received the No. 55 pick (Lachlan Olbrich) and cash.
