League sources continue to cite the Pelicans as a team aggressively looking to move up in the draft, with most front-office executives believing Bailey is the target of new general manager Joe Dumars. That’s why we’re mocking a trade here for this week’s mock, with Herb Jones and a low-value first in 2026 via the Pacers to move up four spots.

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant doesn't like the impact "ring culture" has had on NBA discourse. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith asserted Friday on First Take that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be an "underachiever" if he retires with only one title:

A league source informed The Republic the Rockets would be the ideal landing spot for Durant,” Suns beat writer Duane Rankin reports.