Ace Bailey's decision to skip workouts with every NBA team ahead of the draft led to suspicions that he potentially had a promise from a team and was trying to steer his way to that organization.

Throw in the recent big trades — Kevin Durant going from the Suns to the Mavericks, the Celtics dealing Jrue Holiday to the Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and the Celtics sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks as part of a three-team deal — and there is a growing belief this could be a fascinating few days in Brooklyn.