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A plethora of trades happened on the 2021 NBA Draft day, as expected. From trading players to making picks, teams have gone all out to make the most of their opportunities in the 2021 NBA Draft.
The LA Lakers and the Washington Wizards agreed to the biggest trade deal on the day that saw Russell Westbrook move to the Lakers. Apart from that, most of the other trades saw teams acquire multiple picks or move up and down the 2021 NBA Draft ladder.
On that note, here's a look at all the trades that occurred on the 2021 NBA Draft day.
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#1 Russell Westbrook to LA Lakers
Russell Westbrook's move to the LA Lakers headlined the 2021 NBA Draft day. The former OKC Thunder point guard was acquired by the 17-time NBA champions in a deal that saw Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the no. 22 pick (Isiah Jackson) go the other way.
The LA Lakers, meanwhile, received two second-round picks (2024 and 2028) along with Westbrook. The trade has once again made the Lakers a championship-contending team. They'll head into next season as one of the favorites to come out of the Western Conference.
As per sources, the Westbrook deal has been agreed, but can't be announced till August 6th when the salary cap becomes official.
#2 Ricky Rubio to Cleveland Cavaliers
Ricky Rubio will be playing for the 2016 NBA champions Cleveland Cavaliers next season. The Spaniard was traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Taurean Prince, the 2022 second-round pick and cash considerations. Rubio could be a great mentor to the likes of Darius Garland and Collin Sexton (if he stays with the Cavs) next season.
#3 Landry Shamet to Phoenix Suns
The Brooklyn Nets agreed a trade with the Phoenix Suns that will see Landry Shamet play for the Suns next season (if they keep him). The Nets received Jevon Carter and the No. 29 pick in return. Brooklyn picked Day'Ron Sharpe with the 29th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
#4 Aaron Holiday to Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards acquired Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday in exchange for the no. 22 pick, which they acquired from the LA Lakers in the Russel Westbrook deal.
The Wizards also received the no. 31 pick (Isiah Todd) along with Aaron Holiday.
#5 Mason Plumlee to Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets were quick to address their biggest need for the upcoming season by acquiring a quality center in Mason Plumlee. The Hornets reached an agreement with the Detroit Pistons that saw them acquire the No. 37 pick (JT Thor). The Pistons received the No. 57 pick in exchange; they selected Balsa Koprivica with that pick.
#6 Houston Rockets acquire No. 16 pick (Alperen Sengun)
The Houston Rockets picked Jalen Green with their No. 2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. They were keen on acquiring more young prospects from the draft and ended up trading two future first-round picks in exchange for the No. 16 pick. They selected Alperen Sengun with that pick; Sengun is coming off an MVP season in the Turkish League.
#7 Charlotte Hornets acquire No. 19 pick (Kai Jones)
The Charlotte Hornets reached an agreement with the New York Knicks to trade for the No. 19 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft in exchange for a future first-round pick. They selected Kai Jones through that acquisition. Jones is the second center the Hornets have added to their roster after trading for Mason Plumlee.
With these two acquisitions, they can now be relieved that they have a big on their roster for next season, with Bismack Biyombo and Cody Zeller both hitting free agency.
#8 LA Clippers acquire No. 21 pick (Keon Johnson), No. 33 pick (Jason Preston), No. 51 pick (Brandon Boston Jr.)
The LA Clippers were pretty active on the 2021 NBA Draft day. They acquired the No. 21 pick, Keon Johnson, from the New York Knicks in exchange for the No. 25 pick and a future second-round pick.
The second trade the LA Clippers made was that of No. 33 pick (Jason Preston) from the Orlando Magic in exchange for a future second-round pick and cash considerations. Another trade the Clippers made was that of the No. 51 pick, Brandon Boston Jr., from the New Orleans Pelicans for future cash considerations.
#9 Memphis Grizzlies acquire No. 30 pick (Santi Aldama)
The Memphis Grizzlies were active leading up to the 2021 NBA Draft day when they traded Jonas Valanciunas, the no. 17 pick ((Trey Murphy)) and the no. 51 pick (Brandon Boston Jr) to the New Orleans Pelicans to move up in the draft. In return, they secured the No. 10 pick (Ziaire Williams), Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, the no. 40 pick (Jared Butler) and a 2022 second-round pick via the LA Lakers.
They once again struck a deal to move up, trading the no. 40 pick and two future second-round picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for the no. 30 pick (Santi Aldama) on the 2021 NBA Draft Day.
#10 Indiana Pacers acquire No. 31 pick (Isiah Todd)
The Indiana Pacers acquired the no. 31 pick (Isiah Todd) from the Milwaukee Bucks for the 54th and 60th picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, along with two future second-round picks. They traded the No. 31 pick to the Washington Wizards, though, in the Aaron Holiday deal mentioned in point #4.
#11 OKC Thunder acquire No. 32 pick (Jeremiah Robinson-Earl)
The OKC Thunder moved up in the 2021 NBA Draft by two positions to acquire the No. 32 pick Jeremiah Robinson-Earl from the New York Knicks in exchange for the 34th and 36th picks in this year's draft. Robinson-Earl is considered an impact role player, and is expected to play a vital role in the Thunder's rebuilding process.
#12 Portland Trail Blazers acquire No. 43 pick (Greg Brown)
The Portland Trail Blazers did not have a single pick in the 2021 NBA Draft till they traded with the New Orleans Pelicans to secure the no. 43 pick (Greg Brown). In exchange, the Trail Blazers will give their future second-round pick to the Pelicans.
#13 Philadelphia 76ers acquire No. 53 pick (Charles Bassey)
The Philadelphia 76ers traded for the no. 53 pick in exchange for cash considerations worth $2 million with the New Orleans Pelicans. Before that, the 76ers only had two picks in the 2021 NBA Draft - no. 28 and no. 50 - before they acquired the no. 53 pick.
