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- NBA draft rumors: Latest on Celtics, Paul George and other potential trades</p>
<p>Mark Giannotto, USA TODAY June 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM</p>
<p>The 2025 NBA Draft is here and the action surrounding the first big event of the league's offseason is well underway.</p>
<p>A flurry of moves have been orchestrated over the past 10 days, and it suggests more deals are on the way when the first round of the NBA draft begins Wednesday night, June 25, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Prominent players like Kevin Durant, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Desmond Bane, CJ McCollum, Jalen Green and Jordan Poole are already involved in pending or completed trades. There's also been lots of movement within the draft order as part of those transactions, with teams having to navigate the new constraints and aprons involved in the league's collective bargaining agreement.</p>
<p>It sets the stage for an exciting couple days in the NBA ahead of the start to free agency, with teams jockeying for position to make the right draft pick or potentially trading picks to facilitate a deal for a major contributor. What teams or players might be included in the next big move? What's the latest update on the draft? Here's a look at some of the notable NBA rumors and reports ahead of the start of the 2025 NBA Draft:</p>
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<p>Chicago Bulls want to trade Patrick Williams</p>
<p>The Chicago Bulls are apparently having contract extension remorse.</p>
<p>Patrick Williams is the player atop the Bulls' list of players to trade heading into Wednesday's NBA draft, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The team signed Williams to a five-year, $90-million contract extension last summer.</p>
<p>Williams was the No. 4 overall pick by the Bulls in the 2020 NBA draft. The 6-7 forward has career averages of 9.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game over five seasons and shot a career-worst 39.5% from the field during the 2024-25 campaign.</p>
<p>Ace Bailey prefers to be picked outside top five in NBA draft</p>
<p>The unorthodox pre-draft approach taken by Rutgers one-and-done star Ace Bailey and his representation has raised eyebrows leading into Wednesday night's first round. He has turned down all individual workout opportunities with NBA teams and has not visited an NBA facility yet. It appears now, with the draft hours away, he's willing to give up money in order to go to teams he believes are a better fit down the draft order.</p>
<p>ESPN reported Wednesday in its latest mock draft that Bailey declined workout invites from the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz and seems to prefer "the group of teams ranked outside the top five, specifically Washington, New Orleans and Brooklyn at Nos. 6-8."</p>
<p>Miami Heat interested in Jonathan Kuminga</p>
<p>Golden State Warriors wing Jonathan Kuminga is a restricted free agent this year and negotiations will be delicate after Warriors coach Steve Kerr benched Kuminga for a time during the playoffs this past season. It's unclear, given the new CBA, whether Golden State will be able to afford to keep Kuminga.</p>
<p>The Miami Heat have legitimate interest in Kuminga after missing out on Kevin Durant, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. He also cites the Brooklyn Nets as a potential landing spot for Kuminga. Golden State could still be involved as part of a sign-and-trade.</p>
<p>Mikal Bridges, Mitchell Robinson in Knicks' trade talks</p>
<p>The New York Knicks could be looking to move Mikal Bridges after making a major deal to acquire him just last offseason. Frank Isola of SiriusXM NBA radio tweeted Wednesday that Bridges has surfaced in recent trade discussions, in part because he's now eligible to sign an extension. He also mentioned center Mitchell Robinson as another trade possibility. New York is also still looking for a new head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau following its run to the Eastern Conference Finals.</p>
<p>Boston Celtics getting calls about trades for Jaylen Brown, Derrick White</p>
<p>After dealing Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in recent days for salary cap purposes, the Boston Celtics might not be done restructuring their roster. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday night that the Celtics continue to receive trade calls from other teams concerning Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. The Celtics, according to Charania, have "high price thresholds" for both players and that their preference is to keep both players. But he didn't rule out another deal occurring.</p>
<p>Paul George could be traded by Philadelphia 76ers</p>
<p>Paul George could be a candidate to be traded this offseason, Sport Illustrated NBA expert Chris Mannix said on "The Bill Simmons Podcast" on Tuesday. Mannix stated that he's hearing the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to move back from the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and may attach George to facilitate the deal. George signed a 4-year, $212-million max contract with the Sixers last offseason, but played just 41 games last season due to injury.</p>
<p>Sacramento Kings will explore DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis trades</p>
<p>The Sacramento Kings are expected to explore trades involving stars DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, according to a report from the Sacramento Bee. The Kings reacquired DeRozan at the NBA trade deadline this past season and there has been previously reported interest from the Miami Heat. Sabonis has three years and more than $140 million remaining on his contract. He indicated after this past season that he would like to remain with the Kings but wants to play for a contender.</p>
<p>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA rumors: Live updates on potential trades, 2025 draft picks</p>
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