The highly anticipated 2024 NBA Draft is finally here, kicking off with Round 1 on Wednesday night. As the top seed in the draft lottery, the Atlanta Hawks have the first pick and are expected to use it to select French big man Zaccharie Risacher as the overall number one pick. However, beyond this, the rest of Round 1 could see many trades as teams look to make deals and secure their picks.
Teams like the Rockets, Suns, and Spurs are likely to be active in the trade market on draft night. With no clear top prospect in this draft class, there may be some uncertainty about which players will go where. The Knicks have already made a blockbuster trade involving five first-round picks in order to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. This move has set off a chain reaction of trade rumors leading up to the draft, with other star players like Trae Young and Dejounte Murray also being mentioned as possible trade targets.
As the draft unfolds, fans can keep track of all of the trades happening through a dedicated draft night tracker. With so much uncertainty surrounding this year’s class and many potential deals on tap, there’s sure to be plenty of excitement throughout the night as players change teams and new alliances are formed in the world of basketball. So be sure to check back regularly for updates on how things are unfolding!
