The 2028 IND first is top three protected and the Lakers first in 2027 that Utah currently owns becomes unprotected.
Why BKN does it: They get two firsts for Johnson, one of them which could be super valuable.
Why LAL does it: They become the second best team in the West with a starting five of Murray-Reaves-Nesmith-LeBron-AD with Christie-DFS-Kessler off the bench. Great eight man rotation for the Playoffs.
Why IND does it: They only have to give up one first for Johnson, who's a big difference maker.
Why NO does it: They get good value for Murray, who they could trade.
Why UTA does it: They get an unprotected first and two young players for Kessler.