NBA offseason 2025 - Draft, free agency, trade targets for 30 teams - ESPN
With the 2024-25 NBA season coming to a close Sunday, we're turning our attention to how every eliminated team should approach the offseason, including through the draft, free agency and trades.
Which of the lottery-bound franchises will secure the No. 1 pick and the chance to draft Cooper Flagg? How quickly can rebuilds progress for teams such as the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets?
We're breaking down the potential moves for each franchise, including a look at the state of the roster, finances, front-office priorities, extension candidates to watch, team needs and future draft assets.
Key: ETO = Early Termination Option | P = Player Option | R = Restricted | T = Team Option
Jump to a team:
ATL | BOS | BKN | CHA | CHI | CLE
DAL | DEN | DET | GS | HOU | IND
LAC | LAL | MEM | MIA | MIL | MIN
NO | NY | OKC | ORL | PHI | PHX
POR | SAC | SA | TOR | UTAH | WAS
2024-25 record: 36-46
Draft picks in June: No. 9/10 (own) Note: Draft order ties will be broken after the regular season.
Odds at the No.1 pick: 4.5%
Free agents: Dalano Banton, Rayan Rupert (T), Matisse Thybulle (P), Jabari Walker ®, Justin Minaya ® and Bryce McGowens ®
State of the roster:
There are two words that determine a successful season when you are rebuilding: progress and hope. The progress comes with the tale of two seasons. The first half prior to Jan. 18 resembled more of the 21-61 team from a year ago, as the Blazers posted a 13-28 record with the development of the younger players stalled. But since the end of January, there were signs of progress in Portland.
«I love what we have,» Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin said in February. «I love what we've been working on. I love how we're developing. Right now, we're learning a lot about each