The latest NBA trade summary: Celtics broke up teams in 2 big deals, Rockets aimed at White, Lakers want to exchange 3 for 1

NBA trading market is particularly hot this year. Since the Rockets and the Suns reached a major deal between Durant, many major deals have appeared in the league. The Celtics performed particularly well in this, and they showed their trading ideas to the fullest, of course, this also provided opportunities for other teams to strengthen. Just today, Irving also renewed his contract with the Mavericks with an annual salary of less than 40 million, and the Celtics and the Pelicans have made major deals. The following is a summary of the latest NBA trading situation and trading rumors as follows:

1. The Pelicans and the Wizards reached a big deal of 3 for 3. The Pelicans gave their backcourt core McClum and the interior substitute Orinick, plus a future second-round draft pick, thus obtaining the Wizards' Jordan Poole, Sadiq Bay and the No. 40 second-round draft pick in 2025. Through this deal, the Pelicans were able to save nearly 6 million in cap space, which would help them sign the players they needed with middle-class exceptions. Of course, the Wizards sent out Jordan Poole, a defender with extremely low offense and defense efficiency, and getting McClum was also considered to have received some compensation, and both sides got what they needed.

2. The Hawks, Celtics and the Nets made a three-party deal, and the Hawks got Porzingis + a second-round pick; the Nets got Mann + No. 22 (from the Hawks); the Celtics got Nian + a second-round pick. After this transaction, it will be beneficial to all three parties. After sending Holiday and Porzingis away one after another, the Celtics further compressed the team's salary space, which was already below the luxury tax line. At the same time, they also received two special transactions for subsequent strengthening. Porzingis played for the Celtics for two seasons, playing 99 regular season games, averaging 19.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 blocks per game. He played in 18 playoff games in two seasons, averaging only 9.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. Among them, in 2024, Porzingis helped the Celtics win the 18th championship in team history as the starting center.

Celtic management reduced the team's luxury tax penalty by sending Holiday and Platinum away in exchange for Anthony Simmons and Nian. So far, the Celtics have saved a total of $238 million, now below the 2nd tyrant line $4.5 million.

With Porzingis and Holiday being sent away one after another, the Celtics basically announced that they would change the roster. Although they did not have a strong desire to rush to send Jaylen Brown and White away, as long as other teams give reasonable and attractive offers, the Celtics management will definitely be happy to accept it. Derek White was born on July 2, 1994, and as of June 2025, at the age of 30. White and the Boston Celtics renewed a four-year contract worth $118 million in 2021, with a salary of $28.1 million for the 2025-2026 season, a salary of $30.3 million for the 2026-2027 season, a salary of $32.5 million for the 2027-2028 season, and a player option worth $34.8 million in 2028.

Last season, White played 73 games for the Celtics, averaging 32.6 minutes per game, scoring 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1 steal. His shooting percentage was 46.1%, his three-point shooting percentage was 39.6%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 90.1%. The Rockets have been coveting White for a long time. If the Rockets can send out their young players and future first-round draft picks, I believe the Celtics will give White, a defender with both offense and defense, to the Rockets. By then, the Rockets will have a high-end version of Thunder Caruso, which will help the Rockets strive for the championship next season.

In addition, the Nets have 6 draft picks this year, including 5 first-round picks, No. 8, No. 19, No. 22, No. 26, No. 27, and No. 36. This year, they have a high probability of using one of them to choose China's potential inside player Yang Hansen. Yang Hansen has been tried out by the Nets many times, and Nets boss Cai Chongxin is a Chinese, and the cooperation between the two will be conducive to the further development of the Chinese market.

3. The Lakers are interested in trading the Heat. Wiggins performed tepidly after being sent to the Heat by the Warriors, but they still have certain strength. Andrew Wiggins was born on February 23, 1995, and at the age of 30 as of June 2025, he signed a four-year, $109 million contract renewal with the Golden State Warriors in 2022, and $25.9 million (player option) for the 2025-2026 season. Last season, he averaged 31.8 minutes per game and scored 17.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals. He shot 48.3% from the field, 34.7% from three-pointers, and 71.6% from free throws, and both offense and defense.

The US media revealed that the Lakers have been actively negotiating with the Heat, and the US media also gave the Lakers the bargaining chip to trade Willings, that is, sending out Bacun Gran Gar Vincent, and adding a second-round draft pick in 2031 to trade Wiggins. If this deal is reached, the Lakers will further improve their defensive ability with Wiggins. At the same time, Wiggins' personal ball-holding ability is above Hachimura Shiraki. His joining is undoubtedly an upgraded version of Hachimura Shiraki for the Lakers, which is of great significance.

4. Famous reporter Shams reported that Irving refused to execute a player contract worth $43 million in the 2025-26 season and renewed his contract with the Mavericks for three years and $119 million. The Mavericks will definitely make a profit when renewing Irving's contract with an annual salary of less than 40 million. Although Irving was reimbursed for injury last season, if he could recover from injury, it would be no problem to average 25 points per game. Signing such a star with an annual salary of 40 million is enough to reflect the management's ability. Of course, Irving doesn't want to be too risky, and putting his pockets in peace is his choice. As the Mavericks draw the No. 1 pick, Flag can be obtained, a star with both potential and combat power. Under the leadership of Irving and Davis next season, the Mavericks will definitely have the ability to challenge the championship. Although it is surprising, it is reasonable for Irving to renew his contract at a low price.