Evan Sidery
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The Suns released a fantastic in-depth video inside their war room for the 2025 NBA Draft. This is the type of content NBA fans love when getting a look behind the curtain on how moves occur.https://t.co/z5EpwSE31U
The Suns claimed Jordan Goodwin off waivers after being released from the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania. Goodwin was originally sent to Phoenix in the Bradley Beal trade in 2023 from the Wizards.
The Raptors’ projected rotation: Starters: Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl Second Unit: Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji, Collin Murray-Boyles, Sandro Mamukelashvili Toronto’s over/under win total sits at 36.5.
The Trail Blazers’ current projected rotation next season: Starters: Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija, Donovan Clingan Second Unit: Shaedon Sharpe, Matisse Thybulle, Jerami Grant, Yang Hansen, Robert Williams Portland will be an elite defensive team.
The Suns internally believe Mark Williams is poised for a breakout season after being traded from the Hornets. Devin Booker wanted another lob threat, an area where Williams thrives. Phoenix signed off on Williams’ medicals, unlike the Lakers in February.https://t.co/7zxFNNXNoW
The Hawks’ current projected rotation next season: Starters: Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson, Kristaps Porzingis Second Unit: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard, Asa Newell, Onyeka Okongwu Atlanta is a team poised to take a significant jump.
The Rockets signed Josh Okogie to a one-year deal, per @ShamsCharania. Houston gets another athletic defense-first wing into their rotation.
Gary Payton II has generated recent free agent interest from the Bucks, Heat, Lakers, Suns, and also a potential return to the Warriors. Payton is one of the best remaining on-ball defenders in free agency.
Doris Burke could be replaced by Tim Legler on ESPN’s top NBA broadcast team alongside Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson, per @AndrewMarchand (nytimes.com/athletic/65069…). Burke’s role is currently in question heading into next season.
The Lakers announced they waived Trey Jemison. Jemison appeared in 22 games for Los Angeles last season as a reserve big.
The Kings are widely believed to be targeting another veteran point guard to pair with new starter Dennis Schröder. Sacramento has remained in contact with their top two remaining targets: Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons.
The Clippers’ projected rotation next season: Starters: James Harden, Bradley Beal, Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, Ivica Zubac Second Unit: Chris Paul, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Nicolas Batum, Brook Lopez One of the deepest rotations, but a huge caution with injury history.
Jonas Valanciunas will be honoring his contract with the Nuggets, per @BasketNews_com (basketnews.com/news-228195-jo…). Valanciunas wanted to play in Europe, but that will have to wait until next year. It appears Valanciunas has let it be known this will be his only season in Denver.
Chris Paul has officially signed a one-year deal with the Clippers, per @ShamsCharania. LA adds another win-now veteran as they go all-in on a championship pursuit this season.
The Pistons’ current projected rotation next season: Starters: Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren Second Unit: Marcus Sasser, Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson, Ron Holland, Isaiah Stewart In a wide-open East, Detroit is poised for a huge jump.
The Spurs’ current projected rotation next season: Starters: De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, Victor Wembanyama Second Unit: Devin Vassell, Carter Bryant, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Luke Kornet San Antonio’s over/under win total is set at 42.5.
Yang Hansen showcased significant offensive upside during Summer League action for the Trail Blazers. Originally projected to spend a lot of time in the G League early on, Yang could force his way into the rotation way sooner than expected with Portland.https://t.co/TpIhA4dNcK
The Hornets are open to trading Josh Green, who they acquired last summer from the Mavericks. Green had a down year, but the 24-year-old has strong bounce back potential on a contending team. Green will make $13.7 million, then become a $14.7 million expiring contract in 2026.
The best available NBA free agents: Josh Giddey (RFA) Jonathan Kuminga (RFA) Quentin Grimes (RFA) Cam Thomas (RFA) Chris Paul Al Horford Russell Westbrook Ben Simmons Malcolm Brogdon Gary Payton II Cam Payne Trey Lyles Thomas Bryant Chris Boucher Precious Achiuwa Malik Beasley
