(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Sacramento Kings K. Durant: 23.8 PPG - 8.6 RPG - 5.5 APG - D. Cousins: 19.2 PPG - 10.5 RPG - 2.4 APG
1-8 matchups rarely result in close series, and this one probably isn't going to be an exception. The Kings are a feel-good story this season, riding a matured Demarcus Cousins and revitalized Rudy Gay to their first playoff appearance in a decade. But the defending champs coming into the postseason with even more depth than last year, thanks in large part to the Kings. Oklahoma City acquired Isaiah Thomas and Carl Landry from Sacramento in exchange for Reggie Jackson and a future pick. Thomas gives Oklahoma City a competent scorer off the bench who can create offense without Durant or Westbrook. The Kings are still a young team trying to develop their core, with Rudy Gay, Travis Outlaw, and Reggie Jackson (who has a ring from last year with OKC) being the only current players on the roster with playoff experience. A young squad gaining their first postseason experience against the defending champions will probably be lucky to avoid a sweep or push it to more than 5 games.
(2) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (7) New Orleans Pelicans B. Griffin: 18.0 PPG - 8.7 RPG - A. Davis: 17.2 PPG - 9.2 RPG - 1.5 SPG - 1.7 BPG
Both the Clippers and Pelicans were hot down the stretch of the season and promise to provide an entertaining series. The Clippers ran away from the Rockets to secure the #2 seed in the West while the Pelicans won their last 3 games of the season to overcome the slipping Grizzlies and Timberwolves to reach the postseason. Newly appointed DPOY Anthony Davis and a 18.7 PPG - 7.6 APG season from Jrue Holiday have the Pelicans as a legitimate threat to upset the Clippers if L.A. doesn't rise to the challenge.
(3) Houston Rockets vs. (6) San Antonio Spurs J. Harden: 17.5 PPG - 5.5 RPG - 5.3 APG - T. Parker: 17.2 PPG - 9.2 RPG - 1.5 SPG - 1.7 BPG
The Rockets assembled their Big 3 at the trade deadline by acquiring Kevin Love from the Timberwolves to go with Dwight Howard and James Harden. They slipped to the 3rd seed after sitting in 2nd for most of the season, but are still considered the biggest threat to a return Finals trip for the Thunder. Conversely, the Spurs' era is being declared over by many as they fell to the #6 seed this year. Tim Duncan had arguably his worst statistical year ever, posting career lows in points, rebounds, minutes, blocks, and games played. At 38, few believe that he will return to his previous form. The Spurs may look to make a significant move this offseason to give Tony Parker and a developing Kawhi Leonard help in a new era.
(4) Golden State Warriors vs. (5) Denver Nuggets S. Curry: 21.1 PPG - 6.1 APG - T. Lawson: 19.1 PPG - 6.8 APG
The Warriors reclaimed home court in the first round after being the #6 seed last year. A strong team performance has them as a dark horse to be a threat to a team like the Rockets or even Oklahoma City later on, assuming they can escape from the first round. The Nuggets made a large jump this season and could put up a good fight behind Ty Lawson and a healthy Danilo Gallinari. An intense PG battle will likely decide this first round matchup, which could go either way.
(1) Miami Heat vs. (8) Washington Wizards L. James: 24.9 PPG - 9.1 RPG - 5.8 APG - J. Wall: 15.9 PPG - 7.2 APG
The clear favorites in the East, Miami likely won't have much trouble with an upstart Washington team. The Wizards had a 7th seed last season but still bowed out to the Bulls. They get another tough matchup here against Lebron and the Heat and will be hard-pressed to gain anything besides more experience in this series.
(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Toronto Raptors C. Anthony: 23.9 PPG - 7.0 RPG - D. Derozan: 18.9 PPG - 5.4 RPG - 2.8 APG
Playing in a weak conference helps, but the Knicks deserve some credit for bouncing back after a an ugly 5-game loss in the first round in 2014. Carmelo opted in for one season to give the Knicks a chance to prove they are a legitimate contender, and this year's record might make Melo reconsider New York as a long-term situation that he can win in. The Raptors snuck back into the postseason behind young talent in Derozan, Valanciunas, and Ross. Kyle Lowry signed with the Bulls last offseason, leaving Greivis Vasquez as the starter, who performaned admirably. Lowry was essentially traded to Chicago for Carlos Boozer, who ended up with Toronto after being amnestied by the Bulls to create the space to sign Lowry and Nikola Mirotic. Boozer and Valanciunas have given Toronto competent low-post scoring and will be key if they want to upset the Knicks.
(3) Indiana Pacers vs. (6) Charlotte Hornets P. George: 20.7 PPG - 6.9 RPG - 4.5 APG - 1.8 SPG - K. Walker: 20.0 PPG - 6.7 APG
The Pacers are out to prove that they can be a legitimate threat in the East after falling short last year with a bad 1st round exit. They return with the same core squad minus Lance Stephenson, but are still likely to oust the Hornets relatively easily. Charlotte is a team on the rise, with their young star Kemba Walker and addition of Al Jefferson last season providing a quality duo. In the Eastern Conference they could be a team that becomes a postseason staple in a few years, but still need more to avoid becoming a constant 1st round casualty.
(4) Detroit Pistons vs. (5) Chicago Bulls Stephen Curry: 21.1 PPG - 6.1 APG - Derrick Rose: 23.8 PPG - 5.4 RPG - 5.6 APG
A worthy winner of his COY award, Mo Cheeks has somehow found a way do to the supposedly impossible: allow Andre Drummond, Greg Monroe, and Josh Smith to successfully share a frontcourt as starters. Having a much-improved Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and 6th MOY candidate Jonas Jerebko to space the floor helps matters as well. The Pistons can play a physical and athletic game with their frontcourt trio, and the deadline addition of Tony Allen gives them another asset in developing a strong and defensively-competent squad. A healthy Derrick Rose played his highest number of games since the 2010-11 season for Chicago. Joakim Noah and a 1st team All-Defense member Jimmy Butler anchored a strong season for the Bulls defense. New Bulls Kyle Lowry and Nikola Mirotic played important roles for Chicago, who have a legitimate 7 or 8 players who can handle significant roles on a quality team. This 4-5 matchup brings the most excitement to an Eastern Conference 1st round that will likely have multiple 4 or 5 game series.
1: Phoenix Suns - Douglas Taylor - PG, Michigan
Even with Bledsoe and Dragic on board, the Suns went ahead and selected the BPA in a draft that is considered very weak by many analysts. Taylor was widely considered the best talent in the draft and Phoenix opted to get the most value from the pick. It was rumored that the Suns were considering trading out of the #1 overall spot to address other roster needs, and the odds are still good that Taylor won't be playing in Phoenix next year.
2: Milwaukee Bucks - Carl Stephenson - SG, Washington
For a team that drafted Alex Ejiofor #1 overall last year, the Bucks didn't see a significant return on their pick until late in the year. The Bucks found more success when he was insterted at the 4 next to Antetokounmpo and Sanders. With that high-potential lineup in mind, Milwaukee landed the complimentary scorer to go with Ejiofor's athletic length and Sanders' defense. Stephenson has a good handle and likes to attack the rim, and could be a very good scorer in the NBA if he continues to polish his jumper.
3: Boston Celtics - Darnell Griffin - PG, North Carolina
Dealing with the reality that Rajon Rondo may consider walking in FA, the Celtics landed #3 in what was considered a 4-man draft. Griffin is a confident lead guard with all-around skills, and his high character is something that made him a consideration for the #1 spot over the supposedly superior Taylor. Griffin can grow with Sullinger, Olynyk, and Bradley if the Celtits to indeed lose Rondo.
4: Orlando Magic - Mikael Andersson - SG, Sweden
Orlando's selection is a signifcant head-scratcher for many reasons. Andersson is a consistent shooter from the 2 spot, but the Magic have enough shooting guards right now, including last year's 1st round selection Carlton Pearson. Pearson and Andersson are similar players, and Aaron Afflalo also gets time for the Magic. Victor Oladipo may be moved to the point full-time, but the Magic traded for Darren Collison at the deadline last season and supposedly are interested in resigning him as well. Adding to the confusion is that in a 4-player draft, the Magic opted against picked the remaining top talent of Duane Wiley. A trade might be in the works for Orlando, otherwise the selection is a questionable one.
5: Cleveland Cavaliers - Duane Wiley - SF, Kentucky
Thanks to the Magic, Cleveland got a steal at #5 with Wiley. He is an athletic slasher from the small forward spot and had the most talent of anyone left on the board. He fills their biggest roster need and gives the Cavs an athletic trio with Irving and Waiters.
6: Atlanta Hawks - Marshall Alexander - SG, Kentucky
Much like the Magic, the Hawks chose a duplicate player at a position of strength. Kyle Korver, John Jenkins, and last year's pick Peja Toroman all man the 2-guard spot in Atlanta. Alexander is more of a combo guard and a slasher than the other three, yet it would still be safe to assume that somebody may be on their way out.
7: Boston Celtics - Quincy Goodrich - SF, Georgia
With Griffin on board as potentially the PG of the future, the Celtics added another young talent with Quincy Goodrich from Georgia. He is a versatile wing who already has an all-around game with polish. He can play behind Jeff Green in a 7-8 man rotation, or join Griffin, Bradley, Olynyk, and Sullinger if Boston decides to rebuild with that starting 5.
8: Dallas Mavericks - Desmond Warner - SF, Arizona
The Mavericks found a steal last year at 16 by taking Lucious Storey, who showed he is already a lockdown defender from the 3 spot. They bolster their bench and wing position with Desmond Warner from Arizona, who brings athleticism and more solid defensive ability to Dallas. His shooting still needs work and a year or two to develop his all-around skills, but is a decent selection in this weak draft.
9: Portland Trailblazers - Travis Mobley - PF, Georgetown
After a difficult season that was plagued by injuries, the Trailblazers hoped to support Aldridge and Lillard by taking Travis Mobley. Mobley can play either the PF or C positions and Portland hopes he can play next to Aldridge frequently. He is very smart defensively and can guard the opponent's best bigman and leave LMA free to focus offensively.
10: Philadelphia 76ers - Tim McMillan - PF, Xavier (OH)
Philly keeps searching for a frontcourt partner for Nerlens Noel. They still have Thaddeus Young and selected Tyrus Shelton very high last year, but look again this year with McMillan. Shelton's post moves are a good compliment, but leaves something to be desired defensively and on the glass. McMillan will be an upgrade over both Young and Shelton defensively and is a smart player all-around, but will still need to improve his midrange jumper to stand out.
11: Phoenix Suns - Francis Watson - PF, VCU
With the second of their two lottery picks, Phoenix took a player they were supposedly targeting with this selection all along. Watson is a gritty and determined rebounder from a smaller school and is NBA ready with his hustle and physicality. He shows potential in his shooting and is more athletic than he is given credit for. He is also just 20 and has room to develop his game further.
12: Memphis Grizzlies - Andrew Price - SG, Miami (OH)
After ending the season in a tailspin, the Grizzlies missed out on the postseason and may need to make some changes. Even after trading Tony Allen in favor of the better shooting Courtney Lee and Quincy Pondexter, they still struggled offensively without much 3pt shooting. Price can help with that need if he stays in Memphis, as rumors are suggesting the Grizzlies are considering a draft-day trade.
13: Utah Jazz - Jamar N'diaye - C, Duke
The Jazz are a team on the rise, with a quality young core that has every position covered. With the ability to make something of a gamble, they selected Jamar N'Diaye at 13. The native of Congo played at Duke and has an NBA-ready body and is a physical defender. Enes Kanter is a solid enough bigman, but they also have Rudy Gobert and now N'Diaye up front. They have the depth and the time to see if any of the three can develop into a star compliment for Derrick Favors.
14: Minnesota Timberwolves - Julian Richmond - PF, Syracuse
Despite having three 1st round picks thanks to the return on Kevin Love, just one was barely a lottery pick. At 14th overall they selected Julian Richmond from Syracuse. At 6'9" 225, he often played as an undersized C in Syracuse's zone and showcased his impressive athleticism and shot blocking ability. He also has a passable jumpshot to go with his defense, and will likely be a PF at the NBA level.
Phoenix Suns trade: Douglas Taylor (#1 overall), Emeka Okafor
Memphis Grizzlies trade: Ed Davis, Courtney Lee, Andrew Price (#12 overall), 2016 2nd Round Draft Selection
Looking for a change and for more talent, the Grizzlies agreed to acquire #1 overall pick Douglas Taylor from the Suns in exchange for a package including Courtney Lee, Ed Davis, and #12 overall pick Andrew Price. Both the Suns and Grizzlies have established players at point guard in Eric Bledsoe and Mike Conley, but the Suns also have Goran Dragic on board. Instead of having one of Taylor or Dragic left out of the regular rotation, the Suns sent him to Memphis in exchange for answers to their other needs. Phoenix was lacking at shooting guard last season and resorted to letting Archie Goodwin start 72 games. Lee gives them a veteran guard who is a defensive upgrade and can help them make the postseason jump. Ed Davis also heads to Phoenix where he can join with rookie Francis Watson to give the Suns more physical options up front than the Morris twins. They also dumped the multi-year contract of an aging Emeka Okafor in the deal.
Memphis adds Taylor as a potential star for them in the future, and adds some excitement and youth to their team after a disappointing result last season. Conley will still be the starter and is certainly not in any risk of being replaced. If anything, the Grizzlies may play them together in the backcourt and opt for an offensive-minded lineup. The grindhouse ideal in Memphis may be changing towards an offensive-minded philosophy considering the addition of a young offensive talent in the backcourt and last season's jettisoning of Tony Allen.
Sacramento Kings trade: Bismack Biyombo, 2015 1st Round Draft Selection (#30 overall), 2016 2nd Round Draft Selection (via CHA)
Toronto Raptors trade: 2015 1st Round Draft Selection (#19 overall)
With concerns that their prime draft target would not fall to them at #30, the Kings made a deal with the Toronto Raptors to move up to 19th overall. They gave up Bismack Biyombo and a 2015 2nd round pick that they acquired from Charlotte in the Isaiah Thomas trade. The 30th overall pick initially belonged to the Thunder and was also a return in the Thomas trade.
Biyombo is actually a decent pickup for the Raptors, who were without a defensive presence or a backup center for Jonas Valanciunas with Chuck Hayes' desire to move in FA. The Raptors have able scorers in Boozer, Patterson, and Valanciunas and can utilize an athletic rim-protector like Biyombo in many lineup combinations.
Charlotte Hornets trade: Carrick Felix
Cleveland Cavaliers trade: 2015 2nd Round Draft Selection (#35 overall), 2016 2nd Round Draft Selection
A minor deal gives the Hornets a 2nd round pick next year after trading theirs away to Sacramento at the deadline. Carrick Felix returns to Cleveland where he was drafted after being traded to Charlotte along with Henry Sims in exchange for Jeffrey Taylor and James Southerland. Charlotte also received the 35th pick in this year's draft in exchange for Felix.
Dallas Mavericks trade: Jose Calderon
Denver Nuggets trade: 2015 1st Round Draft Selection (#23 overall)
A minor deal gives the Hornets a 2nd round pick next year after trading theirs away to Sacramento at the deadline. Carrick Felix returns to Cleveland where he was drafted after being traded to Charlotte along with Henry Sims in exchange for Jeffrey Taylor and James Southerland. Charlotte also received the 35th pick in this year's draft in exchange for Felix.
Lebron joins Kobe in L.A.
The biggest news this offseason was the potential dismantling of the Miami Heat's Big 3. Lebron James and Chris Bosh both opted out of their contracts after the Heat's disappointing performance in the Finals against the Thunder. Lebron was the only consistent performer in the series and did not receive enough support from Bosh, Wade, or Lance Stephenson. Possibly fearing a return to the Cleveland-era teams without support, Lebron left South Beach in favor of sunny Hollywood and a 3yr/$68.33M contract. The Lakers' large-market advantage paid off to help woo Lebron who will join Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol in the Purple and Gold. Some question how two alpha-males of Kobe and Lebron will mesh, but James answered similar questions when he joined Wade and Bosh in Miami. It will be an interesting and exciting season in Lakerland to say the least.
Miami retains Bosh, adds Millsap and Chandler
When Lebron James and Chris Bosh opted out of their contracts with the Heat, things could have ended very poorly in Miami. They might have ended up with an aging Dwayne Wade and no superstar help next to him, but managed to survive Lebron's departure as well as could be expected. Chris Bosh was retained with a 3 year contract worth $39.18M. With the cap space left, the Heat added Paul Millsap to play in the frontcourt next to Bosh. Millsap and Bosh provide Miami with arguably the best shooting frontcourt duo in the league to space the floor for a hopefully healthy Dwayne Wade. The Heat also added forwards Wilson Chandler, Tyler Hansbrough, and Derrick Williams in addition to bigmen Samuel Dalembert and Timofey Mozgov. The Eastern Conference got even weaker with Lebron's departure to L.A., so the Heat may still find themselves as a quality choice to make the conference finals.
Knicks sign Rubio to place with Melo
Carmelo Anthony opted in to a player option last offseason, giving the Knicks one season and an offseason to build a contender around him. Melo was convinced well enough this summer by the Knicks' pricey offer to resign for 3 years and over $60M, including a player option for a $22M 4th year. The Knicks also made a solid move in building around Anthony by signing Ricky Rubio to upgrade their PG position. Rubio brings superior passing and defense for New York around Anthony's shooting and offensive prowess. Tim Hardaway Jr. has made a huge leap forward in his development and is ready to step into a larger role. The Knicks also signed guards Lou Williams and Alexey Shved.
Rondo stays in Boston with 4 year deal
Despite the rebuilding state of the Celtics and the free agent offers from teams closer to a championship, Rajon Rondo remained in Boston by signing a 4yr/$57.85M deal. The young core of Sullinger, Olynyk, and Bradley have had multiple seasons to develop and support the veteran leadership of Rondo and Jeff Green. The Celtics hope those 5 players can carry them back to the postseason sooner rather than later.
Dirk resigns in Dallas as a Mav for life
Dirk Nowtizki has resigned with the Mavericks and will remain in Dallas until the age of 40. The 37-year-old received a 3-year deal worth $23.5M and will likely be a Maverick for life. Nowitzki has spent his entire 18-year career thus far in Dallas.
Frontcourt duo resigns in Memphis
After a disappointing end to the season, the Grizzlies kept their core together by resigning both Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph. Both received 4-year deals to remain with the Grizzlies along with Mike Conley and recently acquired #1 overall pick Douglas Taylor.
Philadelphia 76ers Additions: Tim McMillan (R)
Resigned: None
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: M. Carter-Williams - T. Wroten - L. Deng -T. Young - N. Noel
Charlotte Hornets Additions: Gilbert Andrews (R)
Resigned: Kemba Walker
Notable Departures: Carrick Felix
Starting 5: K. Walker - G. Henderson - M. Kidd-Gilchrist - C. Zeller - A. Jefferson
Milwaukee Bucks Additions: Carl Stephenson (R)
Resigned: Brandon Knight
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: B. Knight - O.J. Mayo - Giannis Antetokounmpo - Ersan Illyasova - Larry Sanders
Chicago Bulls Additions: Pierre Trichet (R)
Resigned: Kirk Hinrich - Trevor Booker
Notable Departures: Nazr Mohammad (Retirement)
Starting 5: D. Rose - J. Butler - N. Mirotic - T. Gibson - J. Noah
Cleveland Cavaliers Additions: Duane Wiley (R) - Carrick Felix
Resigned: None
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: K. Irving - D. Waiters - D. Wiley - A. Bennett - T. Thompson
Boston Celtics Additions: Darnell Griffin (R) - Quincy Goodrich (R) - Thomas Brand (R) - Gerard Singletary (R)
Resigned: Rajon Rondo
Notable Departures: Brandon Bass
Starting 5: R. Rondo - A. Bradley - J. Green - K. Olynyk - J. Sullinger
Los Angeles Clippers Additions: Jonas Jerebko - Mo Williams - Kenneth Barrow (R)
Resigned: Jameer Nelson
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: C. Paul - J.J. Redick - J. Dudley - B. Griffin - D. Jordan
Memphis Grizzlies Additions: Douglas Taylor (R)
Resigned: None
Notable Departures: Courtney Lee - Ed Davis
Starting 5: M. Conley - Q. Pondexter - T. Prince - Z. Randolph - M. Gasol
Atlanta Hawks Additions: Shawn Marion - Landry Fields - Amare Stoudemire - Marshall Alexander (R)
Resigned: None
Notable Departures: Paul Millsap
Starting 5: J. Teague - J. Jenkins - S. Marion - A. Stoudemire - A. Horford
Miami Heat Additions: Paul Millsap - Derrick Williams - Wilson Chandler - Tyler Hansbrough - Samuel Dalembert - Timofey Mozgov
Resigned: Chris Bosh - Norris Cole
Notable Departures: Lebron James - Chris Andersen - Shane Battier (Retirement)
Starting 5: M. Chalmers - D. Wade - W. Chandler - P. Millsap - C. Bosh
Utah Jazz Additions: Jamar N'Diaye (R)
Resigned: Alec Burks
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: T. Burke - A. Burks - G. Hayward - D. Favors - E. Kanter
Sacramento Kings Additions: Iman Shumpert - Luc Mbah a Moute - Vladimir Sankovic (R) - Trent Lewis (R)
Resigned: Rudy Gay
Notable Departures: Derrick Williams - Bismack Biyombo
Starting 5: R. Jackson - I. Shumpert - R. Gay - J. Henson - D. Cousins
New York Knicks Additions: Ricky Rubio - Lou Williams - Alexey Shved - Luke Babbit
Resigned: Carmelo Anthony
Notable Departures: Iman Shumpert - Amare Stoudemire - Andrea Bargnani
Starting 5: R. Rubio - J.R. Smith - L. Babbit - C. Anthony -T. Chandler
Los Angeles Lakers Additions: Lebron James
Resigned: None
Notable Departures: Jermaine O'Neal
Starting 5: J. Farmar - K. Bryant - L. James - P. Gasol - J. Hill
Orlando Magic Additions: Byron Mullens - Elton Brand - Mikael Andersson (R)
Resigned: Tobias Harris - Nikola Vucevic - Darren Collison
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: D. Collison - V. Oladipo - T. Harris - G. Davis - N. Vucevic
Dallas Mavericks Additions: Desmond Warner (R) - Junzhe Chow (R) - Kevin Washington (R)
Resigned: Dirk Nowitzki
Notable Departures: Vince Carter (Retirement) - Samuel Dalembert - Jose Calderon
Starting 5: D. Harris - M. Ellis - L. Storey - D. Nowitzki - A. Varejao
Brooklyn Nets Additions: Brandon Bass - Earl Clark - Chris Andersen - Harvey Nicholson (R)
Resigned: None
Notable Departures: Kevin Garnett (Retirement) - Chauncey Billups (Retirement)
Starting 5: D. Williams - J. Johnson - P. Pierce - B. Bass - B. Lopez
Denver Nuggets Additions: Jose Calderon - Carson Bonner (R)
Resigned: Kenneth Faried
Notable Departures: Wilson Chandler - Timofey Mozgov - Randy Fove
Starting 5: T. Lawson - E. Fournier - D. Gallinari - K. Faried - J. McGee
Indiana Pacers Additions: Wesley Matthews - Orlando Johnson
Resigned: Luis Scola - C.J. Watson
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: G. Hill - P. George - D. Granger - D. West - R. Hibbert
New Orleans Pelicans Additions: Bojan Bogdanovic
Resigned: Al-Farouq Aminu - Omer Asik - Julyan Stone
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: J. Holiday - E. Gordon - T. Evans - A. Davis - O. Asik
Detroit Pistons Additions: Kendrick Perkins - Royce White - C.J. Leslie - Gerardo Diaz (R)
Resigned: None
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: B. Jennings - K. Caldwell-Pope - J. Smith - G. Monroe - A. Drummond
Toronto Raptors Additions: Bismack Biyombo - Mirko Semenko (R)
Resigned: Greivis Vasquez - Jimmer Fredette
Notable Departures:
Starting 5: G. Vasquez - D. Derozan - T. Ross - C. Boozer - J. Valanciunas
Houston Rockets Additions: Jeremy Lin - Caron Butler
Resigned: Marcus Thornton - Patrick Beverly
Notable Departures: Francisco Garcia (Retirement)
Starting 5: J. Lin - J. Harden - C. Butler - K. Love - D. Howard
San Antonio Spurs Additions: Andrea Bargnani
Resigned: Kawhi Leonard - Danny Green - Anthony Randolph - Darnell Swift (R)
Notable Departures: Manu Ginobli (Retirement)
Starting 5: T. Parker - D. Green - K. Leonard - A. Bargnani - T. Duncan
Phoenix Suns Additions: Courtney Lee - Ed Davis - Francis Watson (R) - A.J. Price (R) - Devon Lewis (R)
Resigned: Markieff Morris
Notable Departures: Emeka Okafor - Douglas Taylor (#1 Overall Pick)
Starting 5: E. Bledsoe - C. Lee - D. Overton - E. Davis - A. Len
Oklahoma City Thunder Additions: Arthur May (R)
Resigned: Thabo Sefolosha
Notable Departures: Nick Collison
Starting 5: R. Westbrook - J. Lamb - K. Durant - S. Ibaka - S. Adams
Minnesota Timberwolves Additions: Julian Richmond (R) - Zach Walsh (R) - Jamal Bishop (R)
Resigned: Chandler Parsons
Notable Departures: Ricky Rubio
Starting 5: N. Wolters - C. Brewer - C. Parsons - T. Jones - N. Pekovic
Portland Trailblazers Additions: Travis Mobley (R) - James Watson (R)
Resigned: Joel Freeland
Notable Departures: Wesley Matthews
Starting 5: D. Lillard - C.J. McCollum - N. Batum - L. Aldridge - M. Leonard
Golden State Warriors Additions: Dorell Harris
Resigned: Klay Thompson - Marshon Brooks
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: S. Curry - K. Thompson - A. Igoudala - D. Lee - A. Bogut
Washington Wizards Additions: Tyler Jacobsen (R) - Joshua Graves (R)
Resigned: Chris Singleton - Glen Rice Jr.
Notable Departures: None
Starting 5: J. Wall - B. Beal - O. Porter - Nene - A. Bynum
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