As a result of former North Carolina star Drake Powell being the No. 22 overall pick made by the Atlanta Hawks for the Brooklyn Nets as a part of a three-team trade involving the Boston Celtics to bring Kristaps Porziņģis to Atlanta,

Blockbuster trades have been one of the biggest draws of the modern NBA league, and there was none bigger than Anthony Davis back in 2019. That year, AD was dealt from the Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers in a move that would pair the iconic big next to the current face of basketball: LeBron James.

The Dallas Mavericks have been at the forefront of the NBA world for the past four months. It started, first and foremost, when they shockingly decided to trade their franchise cornerstone, Luka Doncic,

This is because of the Hawks' recent trade move, acquiring 7-foot-2 big man Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian center is a championship-caliber starter and could very well be the favorite to take over the starting spot for the team in the 2025-26 season.

After not having a pick in Wednesday's first round of the 2025 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers don't want to wait too long to secure a talented prospect.