While the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder battle in the Western Conference, and the New York Knicks look to come back from 0-2 against Indianapolis in the East, the rest of the NBA is looking toward the future and rebuilding their rosters through trades and the upcoming draft.

To sweeten this deal, and because Utah probably doesn’t need another three rookies to come into camp this season, Utah sends their #21 pick to the Sixers, who can use that on a potential backup center to back up Joel Embiid. The Sixers then have a great complementary piece to play alongside Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and Joel Embiid.

The NBA trade rumor mill is starting to heat up even as the conference finals are taking center stage for the league. For the other 26 teams, the focus is already on the offseason and what they can do to improve their roster,