2017 NBA Draft: 5 possible draft-day trades we want to see

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Dec 30, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeated Chicago 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Heading into the 2017 NBA Draft, here’s a look at five possibly blockbuster trades we want to see, including Paul George, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony on the move.

The 2017 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching, which means trade season and absurd amounts of nonsensical offseason activity have nearly arrived as well.

With the draft set to be underway on Thursday, we’ve already been bombarded with report after report about which starts could be on the move and which front offices are being shaken up. After a predictable 2017 NBA Finals, this flurry of offseason activity is a welcome change, though challenging to keep track of.

The Boston Celtics have traded down from the No. 1 pick. Paul George is leaving the Indiana Pacers in free agency, probably for the Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler is available via trade. The Boston Celtics could be looking to make a blockbuster move. The Cleveland Cavaliers no longer have a general manager. Jimmy Butler is no longer available via trade. A wild unicorn appears, as Kristaps Porzingis could suddenly be available. Jimmy Butler is available via trade again.

It’s impossible to keep track of it all, but as we approach draft day, we’d be remiss to not at least try. From teams with high picks to franchise stars on the move, here’s a look at five possible draft-day trades we want to see, not only because they make sense, but also because we live for the madness.

NOTE: For our purposes, these five trades have to operate in conjunction with each other. So, for example, if Jimmy Butler gets traded, he’s no longer available for the other teams looking to make a draft-day move.