Draft Night Moves: Thunder Poised to Move Up as Clippers, Warriors Weigh Trades

With the top four teams locked into picks for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson, the focus shifts to No. 5 and beyond. The Clippers are believed to keep the No. 5 pick, potentially targeting Keaton Wagler or Mikel Brown Jr. rather than a trade, while Oklahoma City is eyeing a move up using No. 12 (via LAC) and No. 17 (via Philly) to land a Michigan pair or Mara. The Warriors may trade down from No. 11 to add a second first-rounder, with Brayden Burries or Mara/Lendeborg/Johnson among the targets. Chicago also wants to climb for Mara, and Denver, Boston, and Minnesota are exploring moves up the back end of the first round, often tied to attaching players or future picks.