NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 17

The Golden State Warriors already tried shoehorning a traditional center and shooting-challenged forward next to Draymond Green in the starting lineup. It didn’t work. “I don’t want to start next season with Draymond as our starting 5,” Steve Kerr said at his end-of-season media availability less than 48 hours after the Stephen Curry-less Dubs fell […]

Malik Beasley was arguably the best value signing of the 2024 offseason. The Detroit Pistons were able to land him on a deal worth only $6 million, and he played a huge role in turning the Pistons into a playoff team. Just last year, the Pistons had the worst losing streak in NBA history and […]

The Denver Nuggets lost a seven-game series to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. The Nuggets need to improve their roster around Nikola Jokic, and they could find some budget options in free agency. Denver’s season was full of surprises as they unexpectedly fired head coach Michael Malone and general […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the most polarizing figures in basketball. He is the king of the triple-double with an NBA record 203 throughout his career. The UCLA product’s ability to stuff the stat sheet earned him an MVP and made him one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. However, in recent years, […]

The Houston Rockets invested heavily into Fred VanVleet during the 2023 offseason. Houston gave the point guard a three-year, $128 million deal in a move that was meant to turn the Rockets from a rebuilding team into a championship-contending one. The signing did just that, as the Rockets finished the 2024-25 regular season as the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned the one-seed in the Eastern Conference this year, but their roster could look a lot different next season. The Cavaliers are expected to be one of the teams operating as a second apron team next year, which will make retaining some of their key free agents difficult because there are significant […]

The Boston Celtics’ attempt to defend their NBA championship ended in disappointment Friday night, as they were eliminated by the New York Knicks in a 119-81 Game 6 loss in the second round of the playoffs. Following the defeat, veteran center and impending free agent Luke Kornet addressed the media but declined to offer specifics […]

A loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Eastern Conference Semifinals sent the Golden State Warriors into the 2025 offseason with another disappointing result. As the 2025 NBA free agency period approaches, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is tasked with keeping his aging roster in title contention. Golden State made a splash at the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the 2024–25 regular season with a 64-18 record. That was third-best in franchise history. However, their postseason run ended in disappointment. They were upset by the Indiana Pacers in the second round. That loss exposed concerns about their depth, health, and playoff resilience. With salary cap constraints looming large, Cleveland enters […]

Marvin Bagley III, the former second overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, is preparing for the upcoming NBA free agency frenzy. As the Memphis Grizzlies now know, the 26-year-old has carved out a seven-year career defined not by flashy highlights but by an unyielding commitment to preparation and mental fortitude. In an exclusive interview […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024–25 season ended not with a bang, but with the gut-punch of cruel timing. Less than two weeks after steamrolling through the most efficient offensive series in NBA history, Cleveland’s dream of reaching the Finals without LeBron James was extinguished. The Cavs had won 64 games, ranked first in offensive efficiency, and […]

The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick overall in the NBA Draft and are expected to select former Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg. With the organization potentially creating a big three in Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis, rumors suggest the front office will be aggressive in adding a point guard in the […]

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2025 NBA offseason facing more questions than answers. Just two seasons removed from snapping a 16-year playoff drought, the Kings now appear stuck in a frustrating middle ground. This team appears too talented to bottom out, yet not good enough to make real noise in the postseason. Their 120-106 loss […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison emerged as a hated figure in his city. Harrison became the man responsible for the Luka Doncic February trade. But his wild reaction following the 2025 NBA Draft lottery became pure gold. Harrison’s Mavs now own the top overall pick of the June draft. Dallas emerged as the biggest […]

There was a time this past season when the Memphis Grizzlies looked like a legitimate title threat in the Western Conference. They had their swagger back. Ja Morant returned with a vengeance, Jaren Jackson Jr was anchoring the paint, and young pieces like GG Jackson II and Jaylen Wells were flashing their upside. However, that […]

The Miami Heat pride themselves on resilience, structure, and playoff mettle. However, they just experienced one of their most chaotic seasons in the Erik Spoelstra era. The 2024-25 campaign was a roller-coaster. That said, this one didn’t end with moral victories or overachieving playoff runs. It ended with a sweep, a 55-point humiliation, and a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are at a crossroads. For nearly a decade, they’ve remained a postseason staple. That’s largely thanks to the brilliance of Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the team’s 2025 offseason has arrived with less optimism than ever. For the third straight year, the Bucks failed to advance past the first round of the NBA Playoffs. […]

The San Antonio Spurs aren’t back just yet. However, the groundwork is undeniably being laid. After years in the NBA’s rebuilding cellar, the Spurs flashed something real in 2024-25. We saw the development of Victor Wembanyama into a legitimate star and the midseason acquisition of De’Aaron Fox. Additionally, the rookie emergence of Stephon Castle gives […]

The Chicago Bulls are once again staring down a critical offseason. Unlike years past, though, they hold a key asset they haven’t possessed in a while: flexibility. After years of chasing win-now results, Chicago has finally positioned itself to either build organically or make a calculated splash in the 2025 free agency market. With financial […]

After the dust settled on a rollercoaster Dallas Mavericks season, all eyes move onto what comes next. After an aggressive roster overhaul a couple of months ago—including the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic packing—the Mavs hoped to compete in the Western Conference. Instead, they stumbled into inconsistency, instability, and ultimately, irrelevance. The front office […]

On paper, the Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2024-25 season with a championship-caliber roster. They shelled out an eye-popping $800 million to retain and acquire elite talent. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George were supposed to be the pillars of a title run. However, the games aren’t played on spreadsheets. What unfolded instead was a […]

After back-to-back playoff-caliber seasons, the Sacramento Kings’ 2024-25 campaign marked a jarring return to volatility. In a span of six weeks, the Kings unraveled. They fired head coach Mike Brown, traded away All-Star De’Aaron Fox, and watched their postseason hopes crash in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Now, as they enter the 2025 offseason, Sacramento must […]

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the 2025 NBA offseason is about redefining the franchise’s path back to true contention. After two seasons of battling through injuries and inconsistency, the Grizzlies front office has made it clear: the status quo is not enough. General Manager Zach Kleiman didn’t mince words when he addressed the media on April […]

In the sun-soaked streets of Miami, there’s always hope, even after a storm. The 2024-25 NBA season left Heat fans with more questions than answers. However, as Pat Riley’s front office prepares for another pivotal summer, one thing is clear: the Heat must retool, not rebuild. They have financial flexibility and some young core momentum. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025 NBA offseason with a sense of urgency—and uncertainty. Three straight years of early playoff exits have raised many questions. This is especially true about the franchise’s ability to maximize its championship window while Giannis Antetokounmpo is still in his prime. The whispers around the league are growing louder: Will […]

There was no better feel-good story in the NBA this season than the Detroit Pistons. After years of irrelevance, the Pistons shocked the league by tripling their win total from a season ago. In the process, they also ended a 16-year stretch of disappointment. Of course, the work is far from over. In fact, for […]

The Detroit Pistons are already making moves to prepare for next season, after losing to the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs. Detroit hopes to retain veteran guard Dennis Schroder in free agency, per Hoops Hype. “The Pistons have early Bird rights on him and his style of play fits Detroit well,” the report […]

When Fred VanVleet left the Toronto Raptors after seven years and a championship in 2023 to join the Houston Rockets, he did so to become the veteran leader of a young, rising team in the Western Conference. This season, the Rockets took a major step forward, as they claimed the 2-seed in the conference and […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early exit in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was evident that the Lakers have pressing roster needs. During a post-playoff-elimination media availability, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka vowed to address those needs in the offseason. With NBA free agency coming […]

After reaching the 2024 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks entered the 2024–25 NBA season with a win-now mindset. They doubled down on star power, swung big on trades, and hoped to have the kind of dominant frontcourt presence that could finally lift them back to contention. On paper, acquiring Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles […]

The Atlanta Hawks find themselves trapped in the NBA’s most dangerous territory—mediocrity. The Hawks have become the poster team for perpetual potential that never quite materializes. For years, they’ve hovered around the edges of contention, fueled by the brilliance of Trae Young and a collection of intriguing young talent. However, the promise of “what could […]

The Sacramento Kings haven’t been able to catch a break. Every time it seems like they’ve turned the corner, another storm rolls in. From an exciting playoff appearance in 2023 to back-to-back play-in disappointments, the Kings have once again found themselves stuck in the NBA’s murky middle. They are not bad enough to fully tank, […]

For the Chicago Bulls, the 2025 offseason is less about retooling and more about reckoning. They’ve spent the last few years clinging to a fading vision of contention. They have hoped that a mix of veteran savvy and young upside could somehow make them more than the sum of their parts. However, after another disappointing […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in basketball limbo. The franchise has lived in a state of extended purgatory. They have had glimpses of promise repeatedly buried under layers of inconsistency, injuries, and underwhelming returns. They missed the playoffs for the third straight season and haven’t finished among the Eastern Conference’s top eight teams since 2016. Now, […]

Echoes of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 title run still linger in Scotiabank Arena. However, the luster of that championship has worn off. In its place stands a rebuilding effort filled with promise. Scottie Barnes continues to blossom, and RJ Barrett’s return to Canada added a feel-good storyline. However, the results haven’t matched the potential. Progress […]

For almost a decade, Myles Turner has been a cornerstone of the Indiana Pacers. Over the years, he has earned a reputation as one of the league’s top stretch bigs, drawing interest from numerous teams. Despite being at the center of trade speculation—most recently earlier this year—the 29-year-old has continued to call Indiana home. Turner […]

Josh Giddey is quickly becoming a fan favorite on the Chicago Bulls. He’s an exceptional downhill dribbler, adept at probing the paint, setting teammates up, and being a world-class Timothée Chalamet doppelganger is a positive trait in 2025. However, in recent weeks Giddey’s scoring output has also seen an uptick. Two days after Giddey had […]

It’s been a tough season for the Washington Wizards as the team owns an 11-48 record ahead of Monday night’s contest against the Miami Heat. The franchise is seemingly in a rebuild as the front office has prioritized adding prospects to the roster in recent years. In an effort to continue acquiring prospect-level players, the […]

The Houston Rockets are bolstering their roster ahead of the final push for the playoffs. And head coach Ime Udoka is luring in a former first round talent via NBA free agency. The franchise agreed to bring in David Roddy, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting the transaction Monday. The NBA insider Charania added further […]