The Phoenix Suns are embroiled in trade negotiations for Thunder All-NBA guard Chris Paul. The veteran point guard enjoyed a major bounceback season in Oklahoma City, and the Thunder are clearly heading into a rebuild.
Only one, long season has passed since the Rockets traded for Russell Westbrook. Reports have already surfaced that Houston could move Westbrook this offseason, with the New York Knicks appearing as a possible trade destination.
The Atlanta Hawks will be one of the most intriguing teams to watch next season. Trae Young will look to solidify his case as a top 5 point guard in the league, and a full season with a healthy Clint Capela could catapult the Hawks to playoff contention.
Cap space in 2021 is the priority for the Miami Heat. With Goran Dragic and Jae Crowder hitting free agency this offseason, however, Miami must strike a balance between competing in 2020-21 and being able to swing big in next year’s free agency when Giannis Antetokounmpo could hit the market.
Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris heads into free agency looking for a big payday. The Nets’ offseason might be focused on trade rumours for a third star, but retaining Harris is crucial for Brooklyn as they look to contend in 2021 and beyond.
While the 2020 NBA draft is not projected to have a sure-fire star and with LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and James Wiseman taking much of the spotlight, this year’s rookie class is full of solid rotation pieces that could emerge as valuable contributors on the biggest stage.
The Washington Wizards will enter the 2020 NBA Draft armed with the 9th selection. It’s not a glamorous pick, but it’s not like there is a large gap between the Top 5 and the lottery prospects this year.
The Sixers and Pelicans are two teams expected to be active this offseason. A trade featuring Jrue Holiday and Al Horford has been mooted.
But assuming that the Knicks will keep their 8th pick, here’s a couple of names that the team should target, particularly in providing steady reinforcement to their shaky backcourt.
There are NBA free agency and trade rumours everywhere you look. That’s despite not knowing where the salary cap or luxury tax will be. One player that needs cropping up is Andre Drummond, a two-time All-Star who has a mammoth player option for next season.
Heading into a bizarre offseason, the Boston Celtics are in a familiar position.
During a recent episode of The Lowe Podcast, Bill Simmons joined pod host Zach Lowe to speculate about potential game-changing trade deals for next season. Simmons suggested that the Golden State Warriors could make a deal for Blake Griffin and the 7th pick in this year’s draft, then send Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, and their 2nd overall draft pick to the Detroit Pistons.
An Oladipo trade would likely suggest a shift in direction for Indiana. It would define this Pacers offseason, and the return they got might define their short-term future.
Per NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Tyronn Lue has agreed to a five-year deal to become the head coach of the L.A. Clippers. The former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach will take over the star-studded team after an embarrassing exit from the NBA bubble in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
