While the national focus right now is on the NBA Finals, a majority of teams around the league are making their final preparations for the 2025 NBA Draft. In what could be the busiest night in basketball this offseason, several marquee teams could be eyeing big moves.

Insider Jake Fischer reports that the Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets are viewed around the league as the three likeliest teams to trade up in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Oklahoma City has two first-round picks this year, holding the 15th and 24th overall picks. Paired with its future first-round picks, Thunder general manager Sam Presti has more than enough assets to move up high in the lottery. Oklahoma City’s incentive would be to consolidate some of its draft capital to potentially bring in a higher-end prospect on a rookie contract.

Orlando is expected to be one of the more active teams this offseason. It’s already been linked to several role players who can provide three-point shooting in both NBA free agency and the trade market. In the 2025 NBA Draft, the Magic have two first-round picks (16th and 25th overall) and two second-round picks (46th and 57th overall) to work with.

Brooklyn is an obvious trade candidate to watch in Round 1. The Nets have four first-round picks – 9th, 19th, 26th and 27th overall – and it’s highly unlikely they bring in that many rookies next season. The Nets are also calling around the league, offering to package draft picks with Cam Johnson to move up.

There’s been less buzz about which teams are willing to trade down, though the Philadelphia 76ers (3rd overall pick) and Houston Rockets are known to be receptive to trading their first-round picks.

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