Five lingering questions after NBA Draft: OKC gets 'Wemby stopper' but what's next? Is Ja Morant out of luck?
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Key Points:
- The 2026 NBA Draft's first round saw no trades involving established players, only draft picks, which was unexpected given the anticipated player movement this offseason.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder face a roster logjam and salary cap issues with multiple big men, including recent draft picks, complicating their team-building and likely necessitating further moves.
- Ja Morant's trade prospects appear limited due to an influx of point guards in the draft and teams' roster compositions, leaving Memphis potentially needing to retain him for the upcoming season.
- Speculation continues around potential trades for stars Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard, with draft picks like Kingston Flemings and Yaxel Lendeborg possibly involved, but no deals materialized during the draft.
- The New Orleans Pelicans missed a key opportunity to trade for forward Trey Murphy III during the draft, as their high asking price and previous asset trades limited trade possibilities, reducing chances of a deal soon.
