All 30 teams have been shopping around for a big-time player or two in the NBA Draft.
Checkerboards have come under fire from teams, as there are few players who fit into a style that will fit well on the boards.
However, this year, some teams have done well to grab some great prospects, including Utah Jazz point guard Dante Exum and Kansas City’s Tyler Ennis.
Checkers are also getting a lot of attention this year.
Here’s a look at the top 10 most popular trades.
NOTE: These lists are from The Sport Blog, not The Vertical, and we do not have any inside information on teams.
We did find a few interesting tidbits in our research.
1.
Utah Jazz guard Danteex Utah Jazz forward Dante Exums’ future with the team is in doubt, as the Jazz have already waived him.
Utah signed the forward to a two-year deal last week.
2.
Kentucky guard Tyler Ennes Kentucky forward Tyler Enns’ future is up in the air.
The Kentucky junior averaged 15.6 points and 3.4 assists in his first season as a full-time starter for the Wildcats, but he has struggled this year as the team has struggled to score.
3.
New York Knicks center Jahlil Okafor New York guard Jahlill Okafones future is uncertain after the Knicks waived him on Friday.
Oka forked out $2.9 million this season to play in Spain, where he averaged 6.7 points and 4.4 rebounds.
4.
Atlanta Hawks forward Tyler Lydon Atlanta guard Tyler Lyden signed a one-year, $5.25 million deal with the Hawks on Saturday.
5.
Los Angeles Lakers guard D.J. Augustin Los Angeles guard Dwayne Jones signed a four-year $32 million contract with the Lakers on Saturday night.
6.
Detroit Pistons forward Josh Richardson Detroit forward Josh Richards signed a two.25-year contract with Detroit on Saturday, the team announced.
7.
Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson Toronto forward Patrick Patz is in a deal with Raptors coach Dwane Casey.
8.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton Milwaukee guard Khris is in the midst of a three-year extension with the Bucks.
9.
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George Indiana forward Paul has signed a three.75-year-old deal with Pacers owner Herb Simon.
10.
Miami Heat forward Hassan Whiteside Miami forward Hassan has signed with Miami for one season.
11.
Phoenix Suns guard Kyle Lowry Phoenix guard Kyle has signed his one-time deal with Phoenix, according to the team.
12.
Houston Rockets forward Deandre Ayton Houston guard Deandre has signed an 11-year/$82 million contract.
13.
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge Portland guard LaMarcus has signed the largest contract of any player in the league.
14.
Charlotte Hornets forward Gerald Henderson Charlotte forward Gerald has signed three-years $62 million deal.
15.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Joe Johnson Philadelphia guard Joe Johnson has signed two-and-a-half-year deals with the Sixers and 76ers.
16.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMarcus Cousins Chicago forward DeMarco has signed five-year contracts with the Bulls, Cavaliers and 76er.
17.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ricky Rubio Minnesota forward Ricky has signed one-and a-half years of a four million deal, per the team’s website.
18.
Detroit Lions guard Ben Gordon Detroit guard Ben has signed seven-year.
$126 million deal to join the Lions.
19.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Marques Bolden New Orleans guard Marques has signed six-year-$82 million deal from the Pelicans, per Sports Illustrated.
20.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Mike Reilly Chicago forward Mike has signed for three years, $51 million.
21.
Los Angels Angels of Anaheim outfielder Alex Gordon Los Angeles outfielder Alex has signed four-years, $62.5 million contract from the Angels, per The Associated Press.
22.
Miami Dolphins forward Nick Bjugstad Miami forward Nick has signed deals worth $13 million and $18 million, per ESPN.
23.
Minnesota Twins center Matt Moulson Minnesota center Matt has signed 10-year agreements worth $45 million and four-and half million, according The Associated Media.
24.
San Antonio Spurs center Greg Oden San Antonio forward Greg has signed long-term contracts worth $46 million and two- and a half million with the Spurs, according ESPN.
25.
Philadelphia Eagles guard Evan Mathis Philadelphia guard Evan has signed contracts worth more than $37 million and five-and one-half million, ESPN reports.
26.
Los Rams guard John Jenkins Los Angeles Chargers guard John has signed multiple five- and five.
million contract, per CBSSports.com.
27.
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky Chicago Bears quarterbacks have signed multi
