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The Boston Celtics had no choice but to pivot this offseason. After Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles during the 2025 NBA playoffs, the title window that once seemed wide open was suddenly forced shut. In response, team president Brad Stevens executed a swift roster reshuffle, prioritizing financial flexibility and long-term planning over short-term contention. The […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s contract stalemate with the Golden State Warriors has headlined a slow restricted free agent market this offseason. With the two sides not close on a deal, several sign-and-trade scenarios have been floated as potential resolutions. However, the team is unlikely to trade the 22-year-old forward, according to the San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami. […]

When Joe Dumars took over the reins of the New Orleans Pelicans’ front office, many expected sweeping changes and a clearer vision for the franchise. So far, that vision has been difficult to define. Are the Pelicans rebuilding around Zion Williamson? Are they trying to stay competitive with a flawed roster? Or are they simply […]

From 40 wins and a play-in exit to a legitimate Eastern Conference dark horse, that’s the transformation Atlanta Hawks fans are hoping for after one of the boldest offseasons in franchise history. New general manager Onsi Saleh didn’t wait to ease into his new role. Instead, he delivered one of the best offseason sequences across […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, no team was better positioned to reshape its future than the Brooklyn Nets. They led the league in cap space. They had a war chest of draft picks, including a record-setting five first-rounders. They were unburdened by long-term salary anchors. They had the flexibility to make trades, take on […]

The Washington Wizards are no longer wandering aimlessly in the wilderness of the Eastern Conference. After a series of smart, forward-looking moves in the 2025 offseason, there’s finally a direction in D.C. Cam Whitmore looks like a potential two-way star. Tre Johnson, taken No. 6 overall, may end up being the best shooter in his […]

The Brooklyn Nets are adding one of China’s top players to their training camp roster. Brooklyn has signed 6-foot-11 forward Fanbo Zang, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Details of the contract were not released. The move marks the Nets’ second free agent signing of the last week. Brooklyn inked former Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a busy offseason. The headlining move was undoubtedly waiving Damian Lillard, who has since made a homecoming to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bucks proceeded by adding Myles Turner in free agency and have since made multiple moves to consolidate their roster. However, for all the bold maneuvers, the Bucks […]

The Detroit Pistons took a big leap forward this past season when they made the playoffs and ended up playing the New York Knicks tough in their opening-round playoff series. The goal for this upcoming year is to continue to build on that success with the young core they have. The Pistons continued to add […]

The Denver Nuggets had one of the best offseasons in the NBA. The Nuggets swapped out Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson, a player who’s a similarly effective shooter but brings more on defense and as a playmaker. They also signed Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown in free agency to take on big roles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and superstar guard Luka Doncic are in agreement on a three-year, $165 million max contract extension, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints on Saturday. By agreeing to this max extension, Doncic has proven that he is committed to being the face of the Lakers for the foreseeable future. He is now under […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ major roster moves of the offseason have been to retain their own free agents. The team re-signed two key players in Julius Randle and Naz Reid, ensuring that the majority of last season’s Western Conference Finals team remained intact. With their roster largely done, the Timberwolves made a pair of late offseason […]

Former Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has spent the last year campaigning for another NBA opportunity. His efforts have been to no avail. Entering his fourth straight season without an NBA contract, the 30-year-old continued to voice his confidence in his potential. “I should be in the NBA, dude. I know everyone knows how hard […]

The Orlando Magic had a nearly perfect offseason on paper. After dealing with massive injuries in the 2024-25 season, the organization needed more scoring options and depth. The Magic’s offseason moves included a trade for Desmond Bane with the Memphis Grizzlies. After seeing Jalen Suggs go down with a knee injury last season, getting better […]

The New York Knicks are still bouncing back after losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Ultimately, they fell short of their NBA Finals goal. The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau after losing that series. Shockingly, the Knicks’ offseason moves started with the firing of a coach who helped them get to the […]

It is officially August, which means we have entered the dog days of the NBA offseason. Even so, there is still plenty to discuss and look forward to with training camps beginning at the start of October. A lot has changed around the league over the last month in trades and free agency, and several […]

After years of meandering in the NBA’s no-man’s land, never quite good enough to contend, never bad enough to rebuild fully, the Charlotte Hornets finally made assertive moves in the 2025 offseason. They addressed the glaring instability in their backcourt. They patched up the center rotation. They even added some veteran leadership. However, they missed […]

The Indiana Pacers were one of the feel-good stories of the 2024-25 NBA season, until they weren’t. A surprise run to the NBA Finals sparked hope and signalled that their young core, led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, was ready to contend. But entering the 2025 offseason, reality set in. Haliburton’s lingering injury, reportedly […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with a bitter taste in their mouths and unfinished business. Despite a stellar 64-18 regular season, second-best in franchise history, the Cavs’ campaign ended in disappointment. The Indiana Pacers, behind a relentless and red-hot playoff run, ousted them in just five games in the second round. While […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves walked into the 2025 NBA offseason with a promising core and a window that seemed to be opening wider. After finishing 49-33 and earning the 6th seed in the West, they had momentum. Anthony Edwards had taken the proverbial leap to superstardom. Rudy Gobert continued to anchor a top-tier defense. Naz Reid […]

This offseason is shaping up to be an ever crucial one for the Golden State Warriors. Last season, they showed that they can still compete with the best, especially after acquiring Jimmy Butler. They went 23-9 since the trade deadline (23-7 with Butler) and pulled off an upset against the two-seeded Houston Rockets. The Warriors […]

Though the San Antonio Spurs haven’t put together the splashiest offseason in the NBA, they haven’t stood pat either. While general manager Brian Wright signed big men Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk and rounded out the roster with guys like Jordan McClaughlin and Lindy Waters III in free agency thus far, the franchise’s biggest splashes […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are under new management this upcoming season following the firing of David Griffin and hiring of Joe Dumars. After trading Brandon Ingram at last season’s trade deadline, the team continued to reshape their roster by trading CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole. It’s the time of offseason where […]

In an NBA offseason packed with surprises, perhaps no team flipped the script more dramatically than the Houston Rockets. For the past three seasons, the Rockets were widely seen as a rebuilding squad, cultivating a highly athletic and exciting young core. But in the span of a few weeks, general manager Rafael Stone pulled off […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had an interesting 2025 NBA offseason. After losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, it was apparent what the team lacked. The purple and gold struggled to win the board battle, and they also lacked bench depth. Likewise, the defense struggled. While LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reeves […]

With the NBA calendar flipping to August, there is still no clarity on where Jonathan Kuminga, who spent his first four seasons in the league with the Golden State Warriors, will be playing by the time the 2025-26 season begins. Kuminga remains one of the best free agents on the market, but his restricted free […]

The Chicago Bulls have spent the past few seasons clinging to the middle. They have straddled the line between trying to win now and preparing for a rebuild. That tension finally snapped this offseason. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine have been long gone. Nikola Vucevic is entering the final year of his contract. The era […]

In the aftermath of a gut-wrenching playoff exit and amid a backdrop of escalating financial pressure, the Boston Celtics have already made the boldest move of the 2025 NBA offseason: retreating strategically. By trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, the Celtics voluntarily downgraded their top-end talent in a calculated effort to duck under the […]

Sometimes, an offseason doesn’t go according to plan. For the Indiana Pacers, this summer has been more about adjusting than upgrading. The 2024–25 campaign ended with promise but also questions, particularly about the roster’s ceiling without Tyrese Haliburton on the floor. The unexpected departure of a cornerstone big man, however, has left a glaring hole […]

As things presently stand, the Philadelphia 76ers are likely finished making major external moves during the 2025 NBA offseason. They have a roster sitting at 13 players on standard NBA contracts, three players on two-way deals in Jabari Walker, Hunter Sallis, and Dominick Barlow, and the option to add even more players for camp via […]

The Sacramento Kings are a team where it’s not quite easy to identify the direction they’re heading in. On paper, they appear to be a team that can reach play-in positioning, but that’s as far as the team goes. The Kings  have had a rather quiet offseason, with the sign-and-trade for Dennis Schroeder being their […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are entering a new era this season after they traded away veterans CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram. With a couple of seemingly solid draft picks in Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, and bringing in veterans like Kevon Looney and Jordan Poole, the team is looking to compete in the Western Conference […]

The Golden State Warriors have been stuck in a holding pattern this offseason due to Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency. What was thought to be an easy solution via the sign-and-trade market has become this offseason’s biggest question mark, as the Warriors and Kuminga are left with few avenues to move forward since contract negotiations […]

The Jonathan Kuminga standstill has left the Golden State Warriors unable to make necessary roster changes this offseason. Although the Warriors have expressed interest in retaining the 22-year-old restricted free agent, ongoing problems regarding Kuminga’s resistance to returning and his demands on a potential new contract have left the two sides far apart in negotiations […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is reportedly seeking a contract worth $30 million per year in restricted free agency. However, he may have to settle for a deal far less than that. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Nets haven’t offered the 23-year-old anything more than a two-year deal at $14 million annually with […]

The New York Knicks have had one of the more eventful offseasons in the NBA. With a coaching overhaul, strategic signings, and a clear eye on Eastern Conference contention, the front office has made substantial progress. But there remains one final roster spot. Two intriguing options have surfaced: former All-Star Ben Simmons and veteran sharpshooter […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have never been afraid to take big swings. From the moment they paired Giannis Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard, this franchise signaled it was willing to do whatever it takes to keep its title window cracked open. After an uneven season and a shocking playoff collapse, though, the 2025 offseason has forced the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time since 1979, when they were still the Seattle Supersonics. They capped off a historic 2024-25 campaign with a dominant run through the postseason and a statement win over the Indiana Pacers in the Finals. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking home MVP and scoring champion honors, […]

The Detroit Pistons have turned a corner. Last season, a team long mired in rebuilding finally hinted at something more substantial: a young core learning how to win. Cade Cunningham’s evolution into an All-Star centerpiece was the spark. For the first time in years, Little Caesars Arena had meaningful basketball deep into spring. That said, […]