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Breaking down the best offseason move by all 30 NBA teams in 2026
The NBA's offseason has reached its next phase. LeBron James made the biggest free agency decision of the year , and now most of the league's major roster questions for the 2026-27 season have been addressed. There could be a few more trades to avoid the NBA's salary-cap penalties, but otherwise the league's major transactions are complete.
But there sure were a lot of impact players on the move this year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo , Kawhi Leonard , Jaylen Brown , LaMelo Ball , Ja Morant , Julius Randle and James were among the former and current NBA All-Stars to switch teams this offseason. While the Knicks largely stood pat after winning an NBA championship, nearly every contender attempting to catch them made notable additions, subtractions or both after eight different title winners in eight years.
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Best move made by every NBA team this offseason
Atlanta Hawks
Kept CJ McCollum : The Hawks re-signed a key playoff contributor to a one-year, $21 million deal that doesn't compromise the team's future salary cap space if it wants to chase another star to pair with Jalen Johnson.
Boston Celtics
Shored up center spot : Though this Celtics offseason will be defined by the controversial Jaylen Brown trade, the front office led by Brad Stevens also addressed a need by re-signing center Neemias Queta and adding Knicks center Mitchell Robinson for a combined annual salary of less than $30 million. It should give Boston additional size, rebounding and rim protection at good value.
Brooklyn Nets
DayRon Sharpe's deal : The Nets declined Sharpe's team option to sign him to a modest two-year, $10 million contract after the 24-year-old center enjoyed a career year in a reserve role. If Sharpe becomes a full-time starter in Brooklyn, this deal would be a bargain.
Charlotte Hornets
Retained Coby White after LaMelo Ball trade : The Hornets signed White to a three-year, $74 million extension immediately following their trade of Ball. White can still push the pace and get downhill, but he also offers a potentially steadier option at point guard. If he isn't the right fit for Charlotte, his contract will have value on the trade market moving forward.
Chicago Bulls
Landed Norman Powell : Drafting Caleb Wilson may turn out to be the most memorable move the Bulls made in 2026, but he was the obvious pick at No. 4 and they had to beat out the Detroit Pistons and others to sign Powell. The 2026 NBA All-Star fills a hole at shooting guard and his two-year, $45 million contract doesn't lock Chicago into a long-term relationship.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Drafted Meleek Thomas : The Cavaliers signed Donovan Mitchell to a supermax extension that raised some eyebrows and then missed out on LeBron James to make for a relatively quiet offseason. But their decision to draft Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after he slid from his late first-round projection could turn into a steal. Cleveland signed Thomas to a four-year, $9.3 million guaranteed contract and he strengthened the team's confidence by leading the NBA Summer League in scoring (27.3 points per game).
Dallas Mavericks
Traded for Zaccharie Risacher : The Mavericks made several moves to better position themselves around Cooper Flagg as the franchise cornerstone, but acquiring the 2024 No. 1 overall pick and only giving up an undrafted player from a year ago (Ryan Nembhard) is the kind of gamble that can accelerate a rebuild if it pays off. Risacher was a disappointment in Atlanta, but the 21-year-old has ideal length and athleticism for a 3-and-D wing if he can figure out how his game translates at the NBA level.
Denver Nuggets
Matched offer sheet for Spencer Jones : The Nuggets put themselves in the second apron by matching the two-year, $12 million offer sheet Jones got from the Oklahoma City Thunder . The decision complicated Denver's negotiations with restricted free agent Peyton Watson and could force a salary-clearing trade. But losing a young two-way wing to a conference rival for nothing would have been difficult to justify. If Jones continues his development, Denver may have retained a valuable rotation player on a reasonable contract.
Detroit Pistons
Traded for Isaiah Joe : There is a lot of attention on the Pistons' front office due to the ongoing negotiations with restricted free agent Jalen Duren and concerns about Cade Cunningham's supporting cast. But Detroit desperately needed more shooting, and Joe came at the relatively low price of two future second-round picks. His $11.3 million salary this season, with a team option for 2027-28, makes this a low-risk bet with significant upside since Joe was a proven floor spacer seeking a larger role in Oklahoma City.
Golden State Warriors
Kristaps Porzingis' team-friendly extension : The Warriors haven't pulled off a major move this offseason, but they did extend Kristaps Porzingis with a creative, team-friendly contract structure. Though the deal was announced as a two-year, $40 million contract , only $3 million of Porzingis' salary for the 2027-28 season is guaranteed. It provides Golden State with protection given his injury history, but Porzingis' multi-faceted offensive skill set could thrive with a full season in coach Steve Kerr's system.
Houston Rockets
Tari Eason's deal : The Rockets didn't react to last season's disappointing first-round exit from the NBA playoffs with another batch of splashy moves, but the front office was lauded for the value it got on the five-year, $81 million extension signed by forward Tari Eason. The 25-year-old reportedly turned down a $100 million contract offer a year ago and had an uneven 2025-26 season, particularly shooting from 3-point range. But he remains a coveted two-way wing for his contributions beyond scoring.
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