Draft Night Moves That Could Shake Up the NBA

These moves could shake up the league on draft night.

These Moves Could Shake Up the League on Draft Night - Leading up to the 2015 NBA Draft on Thursday night, there are all kinds of rumblings that could shake up the league. The Los Angeles Lakers looking to land DeMarcus Cousins, the outside chance of Kevin Durant being traded and Jahlil Okafor's stock sliding are just some of the crazy rumored reports floating around. Here's all those potential transactions and more that could cause an earthquake in the league!(Photos from Left: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images, Sam Greenwood/Getty Images, Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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These Moves Could Shake Up the League on Draft Night - Leading up to the 2015 NBA Draft on Thursday night, there are all kinds of rumblings that could shake up the league. The Los Angeles Lakers looking to land DeMarcus Cousins, the outside chance of Kevin Durant being traded and Jahlil Okafor's stock sliding are just some of the crazy rumored reports floating around. Here's all those potential transactions and more that could cause an earthquake in the league!(Photos from Left: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images, Sam Greenwood/Getty Images, Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Lakers Trade for DeMarcus Cousins - Sacramento Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has heard the rumblings about him possibly being traded and it seems to have definitely created more friction between he and Kings coach George Karl. That might spell more of the opening the Los Angeles Lakers need to swoop in and pull off a deal for Boogie. Using forward Julius Randle, guard Jordan Clarkson and the No. 2 overall pick just might be enough to land Cousins on draft night and shake up the league. After Kobe Bryant's reign, the Lakers can build around Cousins, who's only 24 and the second-best big man in the league after Anthony Davis.

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Lakers Trade for DeMarcus Cousins - Sacramento Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has heard the rumblings about him possibly being traded and it seems to have definitely created more friction between he and Kings coach George Karl. That might spell more of the opening the Los Angeles Lakers need to swoop in and pull off a deal for Boogie. Using forward Julius Randle, guard Jordan Clarkson and the No. 2 overall pick just might be enough to land Cousins on draft night and shake up the league. After Kobe Bryant's reign, the Lakers can build around Cousins, who's only 24 and the second-best big man in the league after Anthony Davis.

Kristaps Porzingis Goes No. 1 - Kristaps Porzingis' stock seems to be rising with every passing minute, leading up to the draft. The Latvian 7-1 power forward has been praised for his shooting touch, even being compared to Dallas Mavericks' great Dirk Nowitzki. Imagine if he goes No. 1 in the draft? Yeah, Karl-Anthony Towns seems to be a lock, but until the Minnesota Timberwolves pick him, you never know.(Photo: ESPN)

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Kristaps Porzingis Goes No. 1 - Kristaps Porzingis' stock seems to be rising with every passing minute, leading up to the draft. The Latvian 7-1 power forward has been praised for his shooting touch, even being compared to Dallas Mavericks' great Dirk Nowitzki. Imagine if he goes No. 1 in the draft? Yeah, Karl-Anthony Towns seems to be a lock, but until the Minnesota Timberwolves pick him, you never know.(Photo: ESPN)

Knicks Trade for Eric Bledsoe - Would the New York Knicks consider trading their No. 4 pick down on draft night to the Phoenix Suns for point guard Eric Bledsoe? That's been one of the many rumored reports. Phil Jackson and the Knicks desperately need a point guard to run the show. Do they pull the trigger on this move or hope and pray they land D'Angelo Russell?(Photos from Left: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images, Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Knicks Trade for Eric Bledsoe - Would the New York Knicks consider trading their No. 4 pick down on draft night to the Phoenix Suns for point guard Eric Bledsoe? That's been one of the many rumored reports. Phil Jackson and the Knicks desperately need a point guard to run the show. Do they pull the trigger on this move or hope and pray they land D'Angelo Russell?(Photos from Left: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images, Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Kevin Durant Gets Traded - With the 2015-16 season scheduled to be the final year on Kevin Durant's contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, would the franchise ever consider moving him on draft night? It's a long shot, but if OKC has substantial reason to believe that Durant will not re-sign with them next summer, cutting their losses now and gaining valuable assets is better than being left empty-handed, right?

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Kevin Durant Gets Traded - With the 2015-16 season scheduled to be the final year on Kevin Durant's contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, would the franchise ever consider moving him on draft night? It's a long shot, but if OKC has substantial reason to believe that Durant will not re-sign with them next summer, cutting their losses now and gaining valuable assets is better than being left empty-handed, right?

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Kings Trade Boogie to Denver - Another rumored report has George Karl trying to ship DeMarcus Cousins to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Ty Lawson and Kenneth Faried. The Sacramento Kings' front office has vowed that they won't move Boogie on draft night, but where there's smoke, there's fire sometimes.(Photos from Left: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images, Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Harry How/Getty Images)

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Kings Trade Boogie to Denver - Another rumored report has George Karl trying to ship DeMarcus Cousins to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Ty Lawson and Kenneth Faried. The Sacramento Kings' front office has vowed that they won't move Boogie on draft night, but where there's smoke, there's fire sometimes.(Photos from Left: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images, Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Harry How/Getty Images)

Celtics Move Up to Top Three Pick - The Boston Celtics have four draft picks Thursday night. They also have plenty of money to spend on the free-agency market. That could spell the possibility of moving up and putting together a package to land a Top 3 selection. They have a good, young nucleus going, including point guard Isaiah Thomas, so don't be surprised if they make moves draft night. (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Celtics Move Up to Top Three Pick - The Boston Celtics have four draft picks Thursday night. They also have plenty of money to spend on the free-agency market. That could spell the possibility of moving up and putting together a package to land a Top 3 selection. They have a good, young nucleus going, including point guard Isaiah Thomas, so don't be surprised if they make moves draft night. (Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Jahlil Okafor Falls to No. 6  - All along, Duke's Jahlil Okafor was considered a Top 3 pick. But as time has gone on, his stock is slipping. ESPN's NBA insider Chad Ford dropped the big man down to No. 6 on his mock draft. That would spell the Sacramento Kings drafting Okafor. Hmm...interesting, considering their rumored reports about possibly moving DeMarcus Cousins. (Chad Ford has that scenario in his Mock Draft.)

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Jahlil Okafor Falls to No. 6  - All along, Duke's Jahlil Okafor was considered a Top 3 pick. But as time has gone on, his stock is slipping. ESPN's NBA insider Chad Ford dropped the big man down to No. 6 on his mock draft. That would spell the Sacramento Kings drafting Okafor. Hmm...interesting, considering their rumored reports about possibly moving DeMarcus Cousins. (Chad Ford has that scenario in his Mock Draft.)