The NBA offseason isn’t quite over and we may have more fireworks to come with potential trades involving Damian Lillard and James Harden.
But based on what we have seen so far, we have a pretty good idea of which teams got better and which teams got worse during the summer. We can also evaluate asset management from each front office around the league.
For this story, we used a statistic called expected wins above replacement player (xWARP) based on projections from Rotowire and Kevin Ferrigan’s all-in-one metric DRE.
With each team, we have also provided a projected rotational depth chart using predicted minutes played (e.g. Ja Morant is lower due to his suspension by the NBA) next season.
With all that in mind, here is how we would grade the offseason for each team in the NBA thus far:
Atlanta Hawks
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Patty Mills, Wesley Matthews
NOTABLE LOSSES: John Collins, Aaron Holiday
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Trae Young | G | 65.3 | 7.8 |
| Dejounte Murray | G | 64.7 | 8.9 |
| Patty Mills | G | 54.3 | -1.3 |
| De’Andre Hunter | F | 52.0 | -1.8 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | C | 50.3 | 5.8 |
| Saddiq Bey | F | 49.6 | 2.1 |
| Clint Capela | C | 47.7 | 7.4 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | G | 44.7 | 3.0 |
| AJ Griffin | F | 41.0 | 1.0 |
After flirting with the idea of trading John Collins for several years, Atlanta’s front office finally moved on from the forward once he was at his lowest total value around the league. This is a mediocre team that could struggle to finish with a winning record.
GRADE: D+
Boston Celtics
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Kristaps Porzingis, Dalano Banton
NOTABLE LOSSES: Marcus Smart, Grant Williams
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Jayson Tatum | F | 68.2 | 9.8 |
| Jaylen Brown | F | 64.3 | 5.2 |
| Derrick White | G | 58.3 | 4.5 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | F | 51.9 | 6.0 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | G | 46.1 | 3.3 |
| Al Horford | C | 39.3 | 2.0 |
| Payton Pritchard | G | 37.2 | 1.9 |
| Robert Williams | C | 32.0 | 4.7 |
| Dalano Banton | G | 24.1 | -1.6 |
Boston is going to look mighty different without Marcus Smart in the backcourt, though this should pave the way for a strong campaign from Derrick White.
It’s tough to predict what the frontcourt rotation will look like now that Kristaps Porzingis is in the mix, but with Jaylen Brown secured on the most lucrative contract in NBA history, the Celtics project as a potential No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
GRADE: B+
Brookyn Nets
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Lonnie Walker IV, Dennis Smith Jr., Darius Bazley
NOTABLE LOSSES: Seth Curry, Joe Harris, Patty Mills, Yuta Watanabe
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Mikal Bridges | F | 72.1 | 9.2 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | F | 63.8 | -1.4 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | G | 60.0 | 3.7 |
| Nic Claxton | C | 58.1 | 9.2 |
| Royce O’Neale | F | 56.1 | 0.7 |
| Cameron Johnson | F | 54.2 | 8.0 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | G | 31.0 | -0.2 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | G | 26.2 | 1.1 |
| Ben Simmons | F | 23.5 | 1.2 |
Brooklyn didn’t have a tremendously busy offseason, though their extension for Cam Johnson is perhaps one of the best value contracts in the NBA. If the Nets are able to get any productivity out of Ben Simmons, this could actually be a sneaky competitive squad.
GRADE: B
Charlotte Hornets
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Nick Smith Jr.
NOTABLE LOSSES: Dennis Smith Jr.
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Terry Rozier | G | 64.0 | 5.6 |
| Brandon Miller | F | 60.6 | 1.9 |
| LaMelo Ball | G | 59.2 | 8.5 |
| P.J. Washington | F | 52.9 | 2.5 |
| Miles Bridges | F | 52.8 | 5.9 |
| Mark Williams | C | 45.6 | 2.3 |
| Gordon Hayward | F | 41.5 | 0.9 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | G | 39.8 | -1.6 |
| Cody Martin | G | 20.9 | 1.1 |
This is a very underwhelming roster that failed to make any notable moves around the edges aside from bringing back Miles Bridges, which is a very disappointing decision after his domestic violence incident. While they were able to secure a long-term extension for LaMelo Ball, this is still a team that is years away from winning.
GRADE: D
Chicago Bulls
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Jevon Carter, Torrey Craig
NOTABLE LOSSES: Patrick Beverley, Derrick Jones Jr.
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| DeMar DeRozan | F | 68.8 | 3.7 |
| Nikola Vucevic | C | 61.9 | 6.5 |
| Zach LaVine | G | 61.9 | 5.9 |
| Patrick Williams | F | 58.9 | -0.1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | G | 52.7 | -1.6 |
| Coby White | G | 47.5 | 0.2 |
| Alex Caruso | G | 45.8 | 2.4 |
| Jevon Carter | G | 44.8 | 0.5 |
| Torrey Craig | F | 43.0 | -0.5 |
This offseason wasn’t much to write home about for Chicago’s front office, though it’s worth noting that signing Jevon Carter was actually a good value for the Bulls as they look for a long-term replacement for the injured Lonzo Ball.
GRADE: C+
Cleveland Cavaliers
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Max Strus, Georges Niang, Ty Jerome
NOTABLE LOSSES: Robin Lopez, Cedi Osman, Raul Neto, Dylan Windler
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Darius Garland | G | 66.9 | 4.6 |
| Evan Mobley | F | 65.8 | 5.5 |
| Donovan Mitchell | G | 64.0 | 8.5 |
| Jarrett Allen | C | 61.5 | 7.1 |
| Max Strus | F | 52.9 | -0.3 |
| Caris LeVert | G | 51.8 | -0.1 |
| Georges Niang | F | 36.6 | -0.1 |
| Isaac Okoro | F | 31.8 | -1.0 |
| Ty Jerome | G | 14.7 | -0.1 |
Cleveland made a few interesting moves by adding Max Strus, Georges Niang and Ty Jerome. But after a disappointing first-round exit during the postseason, it’s not obvious if they did enough to improve much next season.
GRADE: C+
Dallas Mavericks
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Grant Williams, Richaun Holmes, Seth Curry, Dereck Lively
NOTABLE LOSSES: Christian Wood, Davis Bertans, Reggie Bullock, Justin Holiday
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Luka Doncic | G | 62.0 | 10.6 |
| Grant Williams | F | 57.1 | 1.6 |
| Kyrie Irving | G | 57.0 | 5.7 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | G | 57.0 | 2.9 |
| Seth Curry | G | 54.2 | 1.0 |
| Jaden Hardy | G | 45.6 | 0.6 |
| Josh Green | F | 37.7 | 2.6 |
| Dwight Powell | C | 36.6 | 2.0 |
| Richaun Holmes | C | 34.2 | 2.6 |
While the main headline was re-signing Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks made a lot of other solid decisions this summer that flew under the radar. They will have better floor spacing with Seth Curry and Grant Williams in the mix. The team also improved their long-term defensive outlook by selecting rookies Dereck Lively and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
GRADE: A-
Denver Nuggets
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Justin Holiday, Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett
NOTABLE LOSSES: Bruce Brown, Thomas Bryant, Jeff Green
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | G | 63.2 | 0.1 |
| Nikola Jokic | C | 63.0 | 20.1 |
| Jamal Murray | G | 59.9 | 6.4 |
| Aaron Gordon | F | 56.6 | 4.0 |
| Michael Porter | F | 54.9 | 4.2 |
| Christian Braun | G | 49.1 | -1.4 |
| Justin Holiday | F | 30.4 | -1.1 |
| Zeke Nnaji | F | 30.4 | -1.0 |
| Reggie Jackson | G | 21.0 | -0.7 |
After winning a championship, the Nuggets had a surprisingly rough summer. They lost a crucial piece of their rotation (Bruce Brown) and unfortunately weren’t able to find a suitable replacement.
GRADE: D+
Detroit Pistons
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Ausar Thompson, Monte Morris, Joe Harris
NOTABLE LOSSES: Cory Joseph, RJ Hampton, Hamidou Diallo
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Jaden Ivey | G | 62.4 | 0.6 |
| Cade Cunningham | G | 57.4 | 3.2 |
| Ausar Thompson | G | 55.8 | -6.4 |
| Monte Morris | G | 52.7 | 2.2 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | F | 51.0 | 0.0 |
| Jalen Duren | C | 47.3 | 4.4 |
| Isaiah Stewart | C | 42.9 | 0.7 |
| Marvin Bagley | C | 39.8 | 1.4 |
| Joe Harris | F | 34.7 | -1.4 |
Although no one is really talking about it, the Pistons actually had a really strong summer. They brought in two valuable, trusted veteran leaders with Joe Harris and Monte Morris. But they also improved their young core by selecting Ausar Thompson. This team should take some strides next year.
GRADE: B+
Golden State Warriors
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Chris Paul, Cory Joseph, Dario Saric, Brandin Podziemski
NOTABLE LOSSES: Jordan Poole, Donte DiVincenzo, Ty Jerome, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Andrew Wiggins | F | 60.0 | 1.9 |
| Stephen Curry | G | 58.0 | 11.9 |
| Klay Thompson | G | 56.0 | 1.6 |
| Draymond Green | F | 55.0 | 0.9 |
| Kevon Looney | C | 51.4 | 5.4 |
| Chris Paul | G | 48.9 | 5.0 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | F | 43.9 | 2.8 |
| Moses Moody | G | 33.9 | -0.5 |
| Gary Payton II | G | 18.9 | 2.2 |
Golden State has a new front office with longtime executive Bob Myers now working at ESPN. They made some interesting decisions, most notably to re-sign Draymond Green and trade away Jordan Poole. Now with Chris Paul in the mix, it’s to be determined how their starting lineup projects next season. But they’re still championship contenders with this group.
GRADE: B+
Houston Rockets
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson, Jeff Green, Jock Landale, Cam Whitmore, Aaron Holiday
NOTABLE LOSSES: Kenyon Martin Jr., TyTy Washington, Usman Garuba, Josh Christopher, Daishen Nix
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Jabari Smith | F | 65.8 | 0.9 |
| Jalen Green | G | 62.9 | 0.2 |
| Fred VanVleet | G | 61.0 | 5.9 |
| Alperen Sengun | C | 58.7 | 4.1 |
| Amen Thompson | G | 57.9 | -3.0 |
| Kevin Porter | G | 48.5 | 0.5 |
| Dillon Brooks | F | 46.6 | -0.2 |
| Tari Eason | F | 46.0 | 2.7 |
| Cam Whitmore | F | 39.2 | 0.6 |
No team had a more notable yet confusing roster overhaul than the Rockets, who basically reshuffled the decks and are trying something drastically new for next year. It is no longer just a young team trying to tank in Houston with Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks on the roster, but it’s a bit hard to predict if that will impact winning much in the near future.
GRADE: B-
Indiana Pacers
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Bruce Brown, Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker
NOTABLE LOSSES: Oshae Brissett, Chris Duarte
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Tyrese Haliburton | G | 65.0 | 13.8 |
| Buddy Hield | G | 64.6 | 3.2 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | F | 60.3 | 1.1 |
| Bruce Brown | G | 58.1 | 6.4 |
| Jarace Walker | F | 52.3 | 0.6 |
| Myles Turner | C | 48.2 | 7.4 |
| Obi Toppin | F | 44.2 | 4.0 |
| T.J. McConnell | G | 37.5 | 2.3 |
| Isaiah Jackson | C | 32.5 | 2.0 |
Depending on the progression of their young core, the Pacers could potentially compete for a spot in the playoffs with NBA champion Bruce Brown on the roster. Expect more progression from Tyrese Haliburton, who signed a long-term extension with Indiana.
GRADE: B+
L.A. Clippers
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Kenyon Martin Jr., Kobe Brown
NOTABLE LOSSES: Eric Gordon
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Terance Mann | G | 58.9 | 0.5 |
| Paul George | G | 57.5 | 6.4 |
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | F | 55.3 | 2.8 |
| Ivica Zubac | C | 54.3 | 2.9 |
| Russell Westbrook | G | 52.7 | -0.9 |
| Norman Powell | G | 51.0 | 2.3 |
| Kawhi Leonard | F | 49.0 | 9.3 |
| Marcus Morris | F | 37.1 | -0.6 |
| Mason Plumlee | C | 36.6 | 2.6 |
This is a tough evaluation because if the Clippers are healthy, they’re one of the deepest teams in the league. This roster, however, always struggles to stay healthy. It was particularly odd to see them let Eric Gordon walk, especially after the front office traded a first-round pick to acquire him at the deadline.
GRADE: C+
Los Angeles Lakers
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jaxson Hayes, Cam Reddish
NOTABLE LOSSES: Mo Bamba, Malik Beasley, Troy Brown, Lonnie Walker, Dennis Schroder
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Austin Reaves | G | 61.4 | 2.3 |
| Anthony Davis | C | 58.5 | 11.6 |
| LeBron James | F | 56.6 | 8.4 |
| D’Angelo Russell | G | 50.9 | 3.7 |
| Rui Hachimura | F | 41.7 | 0.8 |
| Gabe Vincent | G | 39.3 | -1.7 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | F | 39.1 | 2.9 |
| Taurean Prince | F | 30.7 | 1.8 |
| Jaxson Hayes | C | 22.4 | 1.9 |
It’s not just lip service to say that the Lakers enjoyed a fantastic offseason. They were able to add some reliable veterans like Gabe Vincent and Taurean Prince while also taking fun gambles on younger players including Cameron Reddish and Jaxson Hayes. But the big win was re-signing free agents Austin Reaves (on a great deal), D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura while also extending Anthony Davis.
GRADE: A
Memphis Grizzlies
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Marcus Smart, Derrick Rose, Josh Christopher
NOTABLE LOSSES: Dillon Brooks, Tyus Jones
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Desmond Bane | G | 66.7 | 12.4 |
| Marcus Smart | G | 57.5 | 3.2 |
| Steven Adams | C | 51.8 | 2.5 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | F | 51.5 | 9.1 |
| David Roddy | F | 41.0 | -0.8 |
| John Konchar | G | 38.4 | 3.7 |
| Luke Kennard | G | 37.9 | 0.7 |
| Ja Morant | G | 36.8 | 4.9 |
| Xavier Tillman | F | 25.6 | 3.2 |
Memphis will have a different look without Tyus Jones and Dillon Brooks on the roster. But the addition of Marus Smart should help during the suspension of Ja Morant. Meanwhile, the extension for Desmond Bane should give him confidence as the primary initiator as well.
GRADE: B-
Miami Heat
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Jaime Jaquez, Josh Richardson, Thomas Bryant, Justin Champagnie
NOTABLE LOSSES: Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, Cody Zeller, Udonis Haslem, Victor Oladipo
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Bam Adebayo | C | 67.2 | 5.5 |
| Tyler Herro | G | 56.6 | 1.8 |
| Jimmy Butler | F | 55.3 | 11.2 |
| Caleb Martin | F | 51.4 | 3.1 |
| Kyle Lowry | G | 49.9 | 1.9 |
| Duncan Robinson | F | 45.4 | 1.2 |
| Josh Richardson | G | 42.5 | 0.7 |
| Jaime Jaquez | F | 33.2 | 0.0 |
| Kevin Love | F | 29.1 | 4.1 |
After a trip to the NBA Finals, Miami lost multiple important pieces of their rotation (e.g. Gabe Vincent and Max Strus) and did not make any real moves to replace them. While it is probably best to judge this team as incomplete as they continue negotiations for Damian Lillard, for now, this wasn’t great.
GRADE: C-
Milwaukee Bucks
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Robin Lopez, Malik Beasley, Andre Jackson
NOTABLE LOSSES: Jevon Carter, Joe Ingles, Wesley Matthews
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | 58.2 | 16.0 |
| Jrue Holiday | G | 56.7 | 5.7 |
| Khris Middleton | G | 55.2 | 4.2 |
| Brook Lopez | C | 53.8 | 2.9 |
| Bobby Portis | F | 51.7 | 3.1 |
| Grayson Allen | G | 49.2 | 1.3 |
| Pat Connaughton | G | 47.5 | 3.5 |
| Malik Beasley | G | 27.8 | 0.2 |
| Jae Crowder | F | 27.3 | 1.9 |
Milwaukee is going to contend for a championship so long as Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the roster, and re-signing Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez should help retain the two-time MVP for a bit longer. But they didn’t make any roster improvements otherwise and this team could face somewhat of a regression.
GRADE: C+
Minnesota Timberwolves
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Shake Milton, Troy Brown, Leonard Miller
NOTABLE LOSSES: Taurean Prince
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Anthony Edwards | G | 71.6 | 8.2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | F | 61.0 | -0.1 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | C | 59.5 | 8.1 |
| Rudy Gobert | C | 57.3 | 7.9 |
| Mike Conley | G | 52.4 | 3.4 |
| Kyle Anderson | F | 50.5 | 4.8 |
| Naz Reid | C | 37.2 | 3.8 |
| Shake Milton | G | 36.5 | 0.0 |
| Troy Brown | F | 26.8 | -0.1 |
Minnesota didn’t do anything particularly exciting this offseason and will mostly return the same core that underperformed last year. But they reached a long-term extension with Anthony Edwards, and if he continues to develop as a two-way player, the Timberwolves should contend so long as they are fairly healthy.
GRADE: B-
New Orleans Pelicans
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Jordan Hawkins, Cody Zeller
NOTABLE LOSSES: Jaxson Hayes, Josh Richardson, Garrett Temple
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Brandon Ingram | F | 61.9 | 4.9 |
| CJ McCollum | G | 61.2 | 3.1 |
| Trey Murphy | F | 60.2 | 6.7 |
| Herbert Jones | F | 53.0 | 2.1 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | C | 51.7 | 3.7 |
| Zion Williamson | F | 45.4 | 6.9 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | F | 35.6 | 2.3 |
| Dyson Daniels | G | 33.9 | 3.0 |
| Jose Alvarado | G | 28.0 | 4.2 |
Everything is going to come down to Zion Williamson for the Pelicans. If he is able to play near the best of his abilities, this team is primed to make a run in the playoffs. This wasn’t an eventful few months for New Orleans but they did re-sign Herbert Jones to one of the more valuable contracts in the NBA.
GRADE: B
New York Knicks
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Donte DiVincenzo
NOTABLE LOSSES: Derrick Rose, Obi Toppin
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Julius Randle | F | 67.4 | 4.1 |
| Jalen Brunson | G | 65.4 | 8.5 |
| RJ Barrett | F | 63.2 | -2.0 |
| Immanuel Quickley | G | 59.3 | 3.3 |
| Quentin Grimes | G | 56.2 | 0.8 |
| Josh Hart | F | 52.8 | 4.5 |
| Mitchell Robinson | C | 48.0 | 5.1 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | G | 44.1 | 2.1 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | 31.4 | 2.3 |
While it’s a bit disappointing that Obi Toppin wasn’t able to work out for the Knicks, the front office did do a great job on the contract extension for Josh Hart. They also added his former collegiate teammate, Donte DiVincenzo, to a team that is already led by Villanova star Jalen Brunson. Fun stuff!
GRADE: B+
Oklahoma City Thunder
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Davis Bertans, Victor Oladipo, Vasilije Micic, Cason Wallace, Usman Garuba, TyTy Washington
NOTABLE LOSSES: Dario Daric, Jared Butler
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G | 63.3 | 12.6 |
| Josh Giddey | G | 61.9 | 0.5 |
| Jalen Williams | F | 57.8 | 4.0 |
| Luguentz Dort | F | 55.6 | -1.5 |
| Chet Holmgren | C | 47.6 | 3.0 |
| Cason Wallace | G | 45.2 | 0.4 |
| Isaiah Joe | G | 33.8 | 1.8 |
| Aaron Wiggins | G | 32.3 | -1.2 |
| Jaylin Williams | C | 24.6 | 2.8 |
Oklahoma City is primed for a roster crunch after adding a surplus of players, but some of them could potentially return decent value despite the fact that they were acquired without surrendering much. Perhaps the most important move of the summer is getting a healthy Chet Holmgren on the court, and he could legitimately contend for Rookie of the Year honors.
GRADE: B+
Orlando Magic
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Joe Ingles, Anthony Black
NOTABLE LOSSES: Bol Bol
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Franz Wagner | F | 66.0 | 6.0 |
| Paolo Banchero | F | 64.5 | 1.5 |
| Markelle Fultz | G | 52.3 | 0.5 |
| Anthony Black | G | 49.8 | -1.0 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | C | 48.0 | 5.2 |
| Cole Anthony | G | 43.1 | 0.9 |
| Jalen Suggs | G | 42.5 | -2.1 |
| Gary Harris | G | 39.9 | -0.7 |
| Moritz Wagner | C | 29.6 | 3.3 |
This was a fairly boring summer for fans of the Magic, though Orlando rookie Anthony Black should fit in well with their young core because he has the same blend of height and on-ball ability that could pair well with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
GRADE: B-
Philadelphia 76ers
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Patrick Beverley, Mo Bamba
NOTABLE LOSSES: Jalen McDaniels, Shake Milton, Georges Niang
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Tyrese Maxey | G | 68.0 | 6.3 |
| Tobias Harris | F | 61.7 | 2.6 |
| James Harden | F | 60.5 | 8.2 |
| Joel Embiid | C | 58.4 | 15.6 |
| De’Anthony Melton | G | 55.0 | 1.5 |
| P.J. Tucker | F | 46.5 | -0.6 |
| Patrick Beverley | G | 36.9 | 4.2 |
| Danuel House | F | 21.6 | -0.1 |
| Paul Reed | F | 19.6 | 3.9 |
This grade is incomplete until we see what happens with James Harden, but as of right now, they risk losing the All-NBA guard for a diminishing return now that he clearly wants out of Philadelphia. If the value back isn’t great for the 76ers, that’s bad news for their ability to retain Joel Embiid.
GRADE: D
Phoenix Suns
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon, Keita Bates-Diop, Drew Eubanks, Bol Bol, Yuta Watanabe
NOTABLE LOSSES: Chris Paul, Darius Bazley, Torrey Craig, Cam Payne, Landry Shamet, Jock Landale
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Devin Booker | G | 62.1 | 8.6 |
| Bradley Beal | G | 52.0 | 1.9 |
| Deandre Ayton | C | 56.5 | 6.1 |
| Kevin Durant | F | 54.8 | 9.7 |
| Eric Gordon | G | 45.3 | -2.1 |
| Josh Okogie | F | 35.5 | 1.3 |
| Yuta Watanabe | F | 26.0 | 1.2 |
| Damion Lee | G | 25.5 | 0.2 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | F | 24.3 | -0.4 |
Bradley Beal isn’t necessarily a perfect fit for the roster in Phoenix, but they were able to add him without having to offer up much in return. Meanwhile, the Suns also did a good job in free agency by adding several positive impact players on minimum deals.
GRADE: A-
Portland Trail Blazers
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert
NOTABLE LOSSES: Cam Reddish, Trendon Watford, Drew Eubanks
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Anfernee Simons | G | 66.1 | 2.8 |
| Jerami Grant | F | 63.9 | 2.8 |
| Damian Lillard | G | 61.0 | 12.7 |
| Scoot Henderson | G | 58.8 | -2.4 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | G | 58.5 | 0.0 |
| Matisse Thybulle | F | 50.3 | 0.6 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | C | 44.7 | 4.1 |
| Nassir Little | F | 32.7 | 1.0 |
| Kris Murray | F | 24.3 | -0.6 |
This is another incomplete grade until we see what happens with Damian Lillard. But as of right now, Portland did an awful job trying to pick out a direction. What is the point of dishing out such a large contract to Jerami Grant if the team is looking to tank moving forward?
GRADE: C-
Sacramento Kings
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Sasha Vezenkov, Chris Duarte, Nerlens Noel, Colby Jones
NOTABLE LOSSES: Matthew Dellavedova, Richaun Holmes
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Domantas Sabonis | C | 66.3 | 8.9 |
| Harrison Barnes | F | 66.3 | 3.1 |
| De’Aaron Fox | G | 65.7 | 7.4 |
| Keegan Murray | F | 63.0 | 2.1 |
| Davion Mitchell | G | 55.8 | -1.0 |
| Kevin Huerter | G | 54.1 | 3.1 |
| Malik Monk | G | 52.4 | 1.0 |
| Sasha Vezenkov | F | 31.3 | 3.0 |
| Chris Duarte | G | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Sacramento didn’t do anything splashy except to extend Domantas Sabonis, but sometimes, natural progression is the best possible move. They made some interesting moves around the edges, though, like signing Euroleague MVP Sasha Vezenkov and trading for the relatively promising Chris Duarte.
GRADE: B-
San Antonio Spurs
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Victor Wembanyama, Reggie Bullock, Cedi Osman, Cam Payne, Sidy Cissoko
NOTABLE LOSSES: Keita Bates-Diop, Gorgui Dieng
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Keldon Johnson | F | 62.3 | 6.1 |
| Devin Vassell | F | 61.9 | 5.7 |
| Victor Wembanyama | F | 55.2 | 2.2 |
| Tre Jones | G | 54.1 | 6.2 |
| Jeremy Sochan | F | 51.4 | -1.2 |
| Cameron Payne | G | 36.5 | 0.7 |
| Devonte’ Graham | G | 34.7 | 0.1 |
| Malaki Branham | G | 33.6 | -3.8 |
| Reggie Bullock | F | 33.0 | -0.5 |
Any time your team is able to add a generational prospect like Victor Wembanyama, you’ve had a great offseason. The rest of their moves weren’t anything particularly league-changing but the Spurs were able to add some veterans (e.g. Cedi Osman, Reggie Bullock, Cam Payne) who can make life a bit easier for the rookie big man.
GRADE: A
Toronto Raptors
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Dennis Schroder, Gradey Dick, Jalen McDaniels, Garrett Temple
NOTABLE LOSSES: Fred VanVleet, Dalano Banton, Joe Wieskamp
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Scottie Barnes | F | 70.8 | 4.5 |
| Pascal Siakam | F | 68.1 | 5.7 |
| OG Anunoby | F | 60.4 | 4.6 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | G | 58.1 | 3.7 |
| Dennis Schroder | G | 54.4 | -0.6 |
| Jakob Poeltl | C | 48.0 | 4.6 |
| Malachi Flynn | G | 44.4 | 1.0 |
| Gradey Dick | F | 43.2 | -0.3 |
| Chris Boucher | F | 38.4 | 4.3 |
It’s really hard to understand what direction the Raptors are headed but it’s a shame to see them lose Fred VanVleet for nothing in return. They don’t have a point guard of the future on their roster and while Scottie Barnes may be an option to handle more on-ball responsibility, it’s unclear if this team is trying to win or lose next season.
GRADE: D
Utah Jazz
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: John Collins, Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George
NOTABLE LOSSES: Udoka Azubuike, Damian Jones, Rudy Gay
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Lauri Markkanen | F | 61.0 | 12.1 |
| John Collins | F | 57.6 | 4.1 |
| Walker Kessler | C | 55.5 | 9.5 |
| Jordan Clarkson | G | 53.0 | 1.1 |
| Collin Sexton | G | 52.2 | -3.2 |
| Ochai Agbaji | G | 47.7 | -1.0 |
| Taylor Hendricks | F | 46.6 | 1.3 |
| Keyonte George | G | 44.0 | -2.1 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | F | 38.4 | 0.0 |
Utah did very well in the 2023 NBA Draft by adding multiple pieces who could have high-impact long-term roles in the league. But they also added John Collins for very little which is a nice pickup for a team that already is loaded with assets as well.
GRADE: A-
Washington Wizards
NOTABLE ADDITIONS: Jordan Poole, Tyus Jones, Landry Shamet, Danilo Gallinari, Bilal Coulibaly, Mike Muscala, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins
NOTABLE LOSSES: Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, Monte Morris, Jordan Goodwin, Kendrick Nunn, Isaiah Todd
| NAME | POSITION | %MIN | xWARP |
| Jordan Poole | G | 63.2 | 5.8 |
| Tyus Jones | G | 62.4 | 8.0 |
| Kyle Kuzma | F | 60.6 | 2.0 |
| Deni Avdija | F | 59.3 | 4.6 |
| Corey Kispert | F | 58.5 | 1.8 |
| Daniel Gafford | C | 52.8 | 6.3 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | F | 48.4 | -1.9 |
| Landry Shamet | G | 42.0 | 0.2 |
| Delon Wright | G | 38.2 | 3.3 |
While it’s nice to see some solid veterans on this roster like Tyus Jones, this is a team that waited far too long to trade Bradley Beal (and, in turn, Kristaps Porzingis) and didn’t get a lot back. But that wasn’t an easy contract to trade for the Wizards and now their books are mostly cleared to rebuild the roster moving forward.
GRADE: C-
