Pistons take on Connaughton and receive the option to swap their 2028 & 2030 firsts with the least favorable of Milwaukee & Portland’s. For some reason it doesn’t show the 2028 MIL/POR swap anymore. This trade happens first.

Bucks acquire Butler & Love, get under the second apron, and obtain two 2026 2nds for AJ Johnson.

• MIL first top 3 protected

Heat land two starting caliber players in Middleton & Portis, a 2031 Bucks first, and get completely under the first apron allowing them to sign a buy out candidate making over the MLE like Bruce Brown Jr.

Wizards get a super young recent first rounder in AJ Johnson for two 2026 2nds.

Jazz receive a 2nd for taking on Richardson’s expiring contract.