With the NBA playoffs nearing the final stage and the 2024 draft set to kick off in one month, there's plenty of intrigue surrounding the upcoming offseason.

While the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks are still alive in the postseason, the rest of the league has already begun preparing for the draft and free agency, which will kick off on July 6.

The free-agent class isn't littered with superstars, but a few notable names could become available either on the open market or via a trade. There's also a lot more drama surrounding the top of the draft than there was a year ago, when Victor Wembanyama was the obvious No. 1 choice.

Let's dive into some of the latest trade-related buzz ahead of the 2024 NBA draft.

76ers, Lakers Among Teams That Could Pursue Cavs' Donovan Mitchell

Cleveland Cavaliers standout guard Donovan Mitchell is arguably the top player who might become available on the trade market this offseason. The 27-year-old is entering the final year of his contract and could become available if he doesn't agree to an extension.

"I've been told the Cavs either would sign him to an extension this summer, or trade him," Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com wrote. "They have zero intention of opening the 2024-25 season with Mitchell heading into his free agent year."

If Mitchell does become available, there should be no shortage of interest teams. The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be among them.

Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reported on May 14 that L.A. would be "one of the teams standing at the front of the line" if Mitchell can be had. More recently, Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reported that Philadelphia would also be interested:

"Without an extension with the Cavaliers, you can add Philadelphia to any proverbial group of interested suitors in Mitchell's services, sources said."

Of course, Fischer noted that Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is probably Philadelphia's top option, if he reaches free agency. Plus, there's no guarantee that Cleveland won't get a deal done with Mitchell.

If Mitchell isn't extended, however, expect the Lakers and Sixers to at least place a few phone calls to Cavaliers president Koby Altman.

Hawks Could Break Up Backcourt, Considered Trading Dejounte Murray at Deadline

The Atlanta Hawks reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 but have not won a playoff series since then. This past season, Atlanta won just 36 games and failed to advance past the play-in round. Now, the Hawks could be pondering a complete rebuild.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on May 13 that Atlanta could look to trade either Dejounte Murray or Trae Young.

"In years past, there was strong resistance to moving Young, but rival executives believe Atlanta will be more open to that conversation this offseason than ever before," Scotto wrote.

More recently, Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus reported that the Hawks considered trading Murray at the deadline but ultimately couldn't reach an agreement with the Lakers:

"Multiple sources say that before trading for Dennis Schröder, the Brooklyn Nets were in talks with the Lakers for Russell (with L.A. getting Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks). That negotiation died between the Lakers and Hawks, but the Nets still need a starting-caliber guard."

If Atlanta is indeed interested in splitting the Young-Murray tandem, the Lakers could again emerge as a potential trade partner. The Athletic's Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick reported on April 30 that L.A. is expected to be "aggressive" on the market with Young "one of many names that is expected to be discussed."

Knicks Looking to Add Star but Don't Want to Shop Julius Randle

The New York Knicks made it interesting against the Pacers but ultimately couldn't overcome a slew of key injuries. They're unlikely to shake up the roster significantly this offseason, but they are reportedly looking to add another playmaker alongside Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Julius Randle.

"The Knicks now, as ever, are in a perpetual hunt for another glitzy star—and [franchise owner James] Dolan, as ever, expects one," The Ringer's Howard Beck wrote.

Before the Knicks start perusing the free-agent market of making trade inquiries, however, they're likely to lock up Anunoby, who has a $19.9 million player option for next season. If New York needs to then generate cap space to add a high-end talent, it might consider moving Randle, who is coming off season-ending shoulder surgery.

According to The Athletic's Fred Katz, however, the Knick would prefer not to trade Randle unless absolutely necessary.

"The Knicks are not trying to trade Randle, but they recognize that their quest for a star could require having to do so," Katz wrote. "If a suitable target does not pop up this summer, then they could turn their eyes to the 2025 trade deadline, hoping to land one then."

Randle will be eligible for an extension on August 3, and New York may prefer to keep him long-term. Much will likely hinge on the caliber of player the Knicks find available and whether they view swapping out Randle for him as a net positive for the roster.

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