2025 NBA Draft: Top 5 Players Who Could be Dealt During the Draft

HM: F Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown is an absolute dark horse candidate to be traded on draft night. The Celtics are entering next season with a retooling mindset in frame, and the harsh reality of the new CBA is that the financial restrictions moving forward will make it challenging to navigate roster construction. Jayson Tatum is already expected to miss the majority of next season, if not the entirety, and if the C's receive a godfather offer, they'd have to at least consider it. It's highly unlikely Brown is moved, but with teams like the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets prepared to make aggressive moves with their assets and young players, the Celtics star is at least a name to monitor until draft day is behind us.

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2) F Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans

Trey Murphy III is a name that not many expected to be available for trade after his impressive season this past year, averaging 21.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. However, reports surfaced that the Virginia product was, in fact, available in conversations on the trade market with the Pelicans looking for serviceable role players and a first-round pick in return. In what many expect to be a weaker draft class, it won't be a surprise to see teams turn their attention to a 25-year-old prospect with plenty of upside, who is already showing signs of tapping into his two-way potential.

3) G/F DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento Kings

DeMar DeRozan finds himself back in trade rumors this offseason following the first year of his contract with the Sacramento Kings last offseason. The Kings went from hopeful contenders to trending towards a rebuild after dealing De'Aaron Fox ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline in February. With DeRozan largely expected to be moved this offseason, it wouldn't be a shock to see this deal get done before free agency, leaving draft night as a realistic possibility.

4) F Cameron Johnson, Brooklyn Nets

Since the Brooklyn Nets landed Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Kevin Durant a couple of years back, teams have been blowing up Sean Marks's phone, hoping to land one of the two wings. Since Bridges was dealt last offseason, Johnson was widely expected to follow. However, Brooklyn held onto the sharpshooter to capitalize on the best possible package. This offseason seems like a prime opportunity for teams to get aggressive and make a deal the Nets can't resist, which could come on draft night.

5) F Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics

Sam Hauser is a career 40% three-point shooter, and that skillset doesn't often get taken for granted. The Virginia product has shown improvement on the defensive end throughout his career and has developed into a reliable rotation player. Hauser is another player the Celtics are expected to move off of in hopes of getting under the second apron, and early signs suggest plenty of suitors for his abilities. A draft-night deal seems very much on the table.

HM: F Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown is an absolute dark horse candidate to be traded on draft night. The Celtics are entering next season with a retooling mindset in frame, and the harsh reality of the new CBA is that the financial restrictions moving forward will make it challenging to navigate roster construction. Jayson Tatum is already expected to miss the majority of next season, if not the entirety, and if the C's receive a godfather offer, they'd have to at least consider it. It's highly unlikely Brown is moved, but with teams like the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets prepared to make aggressive moves with their assets and young players, the Celtics star is at least a name to monitor until draft day is behind us.

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