Top 10 NBA Offseason Rankings for 2025 What Were Thunder, Rockets, and Spurs’ Results?
Our monthly list of offseason rankings has come to an end. In the 2025 offseason, the NBA’s 30 clubs are at their peak. brigades 30 – 21 and 20 – 11 have preliminarily been covered.
The top 10 are the brigades that made the utmost of their coffers to significantly strengthen — or, if formerly elite( we see you, Thunder), maintain — their registries and/ or frontal services.
These are not, formerly more, power rankings. No platoon with a record of 19 – 63 would be in the top 10 if they were, and three other brigades on this list failed to qualify for the playoffs as well. still, these rankings are grounded on the offseason they had, and you’ll see where they are.
In any case, if recent history is any companion, the events that follow might be changed by a laaaaaate offseason transfer.
10. The Clippers of Los Angeles
2024 – 25 record 50 – 32; defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the Western Conference, 4 – 3.
Added G Bradley Beal( two times,$ 10.9 M); C Brook Lopez two times,$ 17.9 M; F John Collins acquired from Jazz; C Yanic Konan Niederhäuser first round, 30th pick; G Kobe Sanders draft rights acquired from Knicks, two- way; F Jordan Miller two- way; F Trentyn Flowers two- way; G TyTy Washington Jr. exhibition 10; F Patrick Baldwin exhibition 10; G Jason Preston exhibition 10; F Jahmyl Telfort exhibition 10; G Chris Paul one time,$ 3.6 M.
2027 alternate-round selection( traded to Jazz); F Amir Coffey( inked with the Bucks); C Drew Eubanks( waived); G Seth Lundy( waived); F/ G Norman Powell( traded to toast); and Mohamed Diawara( draft rights traded to Knicks) are among the particulars that were lost.
Retained G James Harden two times,$ 81M; F Nicolas Batum two times,$ 11.4 M; F Trenton Flowers two- way
None Extended
Coming back from an injury zero
The Skinny The Clips performed admirably. Remaining with Kawhi Leonard( and, now, Beal) with Harden and his contract makes the utmost of whatever occasion they’ve left and maintains L.A.’s position. Collins adds some thunder to the four spot at no cost after coming season.
The addition of Lopez should also help L.A. retain the huge on- off benefits Ivica Zubac generated in the middle of the former season. Are the clips any better than first-round material now? I believe so. The West will be indeed more grueling , however, as their stylish players are now in their thirties and a time aged.
9. The Magic of Orlando
2024 – 25 Record 41 – 41; defeated by the Boston Celtics 4- 1 in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Included G/ F Desmond Bane( bought from Grizzlies; G Tyus Jones one time,$ 7M; G Jase Richardson first round, 25th pick; F Noah Penda draft rights acquired from Celtic; F Jamal Cain two- way; C Orlando Robinson two- way; F Nate Santos exhibition 10
Lost 2025 first-round selection traded to Grizzlies; 2026 first-round selection traded to Grizzlies; 2028 first-round pick traded to Grizzlies; 2029 first-round pick exchange to Grizzlies; 2030 first-round pick traded to Grizzlies; G Kentavious Caldwell- Pope traded to Grizzlies; G Cole Anthony( traded to Grizzlies; G Gary Harris inked with Bucks; G Caleb Houstan platoon declined 2025 – 26 option; G Ethan Thompson waived
Retained C Mo Wagner( one time,$ 5 million)
Expanded F Paolo Banchero( 5 times,$ 239M)
Injury comeback G Jalen Suggs( right knee cartilage surgery)
The Skinny Indeed if Orlando anticipates that all those picks will be late firsts if everything goes well and they come a top- four club in the East, four unrestricted firsts and a pick exchange for Bane is still a lot. still, the occasion cost is worthwhile.
The Magic must win right now as the alternate apron approaches. An offense that plaintively needs Bane’s career 41 3- point firing should find him to be a perfect match. Richardson’s shot should also give Banchero and Franz Wagner with further space to work. For a many times, Orlando has respected Jones’s no- development capability; if Suggs goes down again, he is a fantastic stager insurance plan.
8. Oklahoma City
Record for 2024 – 25 68 – 14; NBA crown palm
Added C Thomas Sorber first round, 15th pick; F Brooks Barnhizer alternate round, 44th pick, two- way; C Branden Carlson two- way; F Malevy Leons exhibition 10; F Zach Martin( exhibition 10; 2027 first-round pick acquired from lords
Lost 2029 alternate-round pick traded to Wizards; G Colby Jones waived; F Nique Clifford draft rights traded to lords; G Dillon Jones traded to Wizards
Maintained F Jaylin Williams three times,$ 24M; G Ajay Mitchell three times,$ 8.7 M
Extended G Shai Gilgeous- Alexander four times,$ 272.4 M; F Jalen Williams five times,$ 239.9 M; C Chet Holmgren five times,$ 239.9 M
Returning from injury F Jalen Williams right wrist surgery; G Nikola Topić torn left ACL
The verity is that Oklahoma City is n’t happy to calculate on its crown triumphs. For further than$ 750 million, it soon tied up SGA, Jalen Williams, and Holmgren. still, the schedule for the coming two seasons is established.
Due to his size, Sorber will be suitable to play the five position in the professional league. After being absent for the former season, Topić, the Thunder’s 2024 first-round pick, is now back on the court. Between now and 2029, OKC may have as numerous as eight firsts, and its force noway decreases. For the time being, the Thunder are in a position to manage this league.
7. The Dallas loners
Record for 2024 – 25 39 – 43; defeated in the Play- In round
Added G Miles Kelly( two- way); F Moussa Cisse( exhibition 10); G Matthew Cleveland( exhibition 10); F Cooper Flagg( first round, first pick); G D’Angelo Russell( two times,$ 11.6 M); G Ryan Nembhard( two- way).
Lost G Spencer Dinwiddie( inked with the Hornets)
Retained G Dante Exum( one time,$ 3.3 M)
Extended C Daniel Gafford( three times,$ 54M); G Kyrie Irving( three times,$ 118.4 M)
Injured players returning to the game Irving( torn left ACL); F/ C Anthony Davis( detached retina surgery); C Dereck Lively II( bone spurs, right bottom); F Olivier- Maxence Prosper( right wrist surgery)
The skinny Since some individualities are unfit to get over anything, a large number of Dallas sympathizers will continue to sing” Fire Nico!” at home games indefinitely. still, with any luck, further people will start watching Flagg and his amazing capacities, as well as how Jason Kidd employs him alongside Davis, Gafford, and Lively II. also, Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington can be combined and matched.
Since Kyrie’s return, Russell has been a fantastic immediate cover for Irving, and DAR should painlessly transition into Irving’s backup. This might be a great platoon if health permits.
6. Charlotte Hornets
Record for 2024 – 25 19 – 63; did n’t qualify for the playoffs
Added C Mason Plumlee( one time,$ 3.6 M); G Spencer Dinwiddie( one time,$ 3.6 M); G Collin Sexton( acquired from Jazz); G Pat Connaughton( acquired from Bucks); F Liam McNeeley( draft rights acquired from Suns); F Sion James( alternate round, 33rd pick); C Ryan Kalkbrenner( alternate round, 34th pick); G Antonio Reeves( two- way); F Drew Peterson( two- way); G K.J. Simpson( two- way); 2029 first-round pick( acquired from Suns); 2030 alternate-round pick( acquired from Jazz)
Lost Josh Okogie, F( waived); Damion Baugh, G( waived); 2029 alternate-round pick( traded to Suns); Jusuf Nurkić, C( traded to Jazz); Vasilije Micić, G( traded to Bucks); C Mark Williams( traded to Suns)
Retained G Tre Mann( three times,$ 24M)
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Coming back from injuries Grant Williams( ruptured right ACL/ meniscus); G Josh Green( left shoulder surgery); F Brandon Miller( torn right scapholunate ligament surgery); G LaMelo Ball( arthroscopic surgery, right ankle)
The skinny By including Sexton and Dinwiddie to the blend, the Hornets are icing that they’re no longer fully reliant on Ball, who has only shared in 105 of the 246 games played over the former three seasons. Excellent plan. also, Ball ought to be suitable to play with any of them, including Knueppel, when he is on the bottom.
Any of them will be an enhancement over Green’s backcourt performance, where he only scored an normal of 7.4 points per game in 67 games at the two former season. From its stingy affair last time( 29th in obnoxious standing), Charlotte’s gyration is set to advance significantly offensively if Ball and Miller return without incident. It’s pivotal for alternate- time trainer Charles Lee to diversify the attack.
5. The San Antonio Spurs
2024 – 25 record 34 – 48; failed to qualify for the playoffs
removed interim label from head trainer Mitch Johnson; added F Luke Kornet( four times,$ 40.7 M); G Lindy Waters III( one time,$ 2.4 M); F/ C Kelly Olynyk( acquired from Wizards); G Dylan Harper( first round, alternate pick); F Carter Bryant( first round, 14th pick); F David Jones- Garcia( two- way); G Adam Flagler( exhibition 10); C Micah Potter( exhibition 10)
Lost head trainer Gregg Popovich retired; 2026 alternate-round pick( traded to Wizards); G Malaki Branham( traded to Wizards); G Blake Wesley( traded to Wizards); C Sandro Mamukelashvili( inked with Raptors); G Chris Paul( inked with Clippers).
Retained F Riley Minix( two- way); F Harrison Ingram( two- way); G Jordan McLaughlin( one time,$ 2.8 M)
Extended G De’Aaron Fox($ 222.3 million over four times)
Coming back from injury C Victor Wembanyama( deep tone thrombosis); Fox( left pinky surgery); Minix( torn left labrum)
The skinny The Spurs made the correct decision in drafting Harper, indeed though they formerly have Fox and Stephon Castle. When you are still developing the gift on your platoon, you should concentrate on fit latterly. Wemby and Harper’s pick- and- rolls have tremendous eventuality.
And Fox is still an obnoxious burden, whether it be in the form of double drags, tosses, or anything differently. In addition to being a atrocious spacer alongside Wembanyama, Olynyk also serves as insurance in the event of a Wemby injury.
Assuming Wembanyama has made a full recovery from his blood clots, San Antonio should not witness prolonged famines. still, you can not ignore the fact that San Antonio is formally parting ways with one of the topmost trainers in NBA history.
4. Grizzlies of Memphis
Record for 2024 – 25 48 – 34; lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the Western Conference, 4 – 0
Added G Ty Jerome( three times,$ 27.6 M); C Jock Landale( one time,$ 2.4 M); G Kentavious Caldwell- Pope( acquired from Magic); F Cedric Coward( draft rights acquired from Trail Blazers); G Javon Small( alternate round, 48th pick, two- way);
G Justinian Jessup( draft rights acquired from soldiers); G Jahmai Mashack( draft rights acquired from Rockets); F PJ Hall( two- way); 2026 first-round pick( acquired from Magic); 2028 first-round pick( acquired from Magic); 2029 alternate-
round pick( acquired from Bellwethers); 2029 pick exchange from Magic; 2030 first-round pick( acquired from Magic); 2031 alternate-round pick exchange from Bellwethers
Missing F Marvin Bagley III( inked with Wizards); G Luke Kennard( inked with jingoists); C Jay Huff( traded to Bellwethers); F Zyon Pullin( waived); G/ F Desmond Bane( traded to Orlando); G Cole Anthony( buyout and waived via stretch provision); C Yang Hansen( draft rights traded to Trail Blazers); F Will Richard( draft rights traded to soldiers);
Maintained G Cam Spencer( four times,$ 10.4 M); F Santi Aldama( three times,$ 52.5 M)
Extended Jaren Jackson III, F/ C( five times,$ 216.5 million)
Injury return G Ja Morant( left hipsterism bruise); Jackson( turf toe surgery); C Zach Edey( left ankle surgery); F Brandon Clarke( right PCL sprain); F Jaylen Wells( concussion)
3. Nuggets of Denver
2024 – 25 record 50 – 32; defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder 4 – 3 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Added Reece Beekman( exhibition 10), Kessler Edwards( exhibition 10), Curtis Jones( two- way), Tamar Bates( two- way), Spencer Jones( two- way), Tim Hardaway Jr.( one time,$ 3.6 M), Bruce Brown( one time,$ 3.08 M), Jonas Valančiūnas( acquired from lords), and F Cam Johnson( acquired from Nets).
Missing F Michael Porter, Jr.( traded to Nets); F Dario Saric( traded to lords); 2032 first-round pick( traded to Nets); F PJ Hall( inked with Grizzlies); G Trey Alexander( inked with Pelicans); F Vlatko Čančar( inked in Europe)
kept at zero
Extended None
F DaRon Holmes( torn ACL) is back from his injury.
laurels to governor Josh Kroenke and new directors Ben Tenzer and Jonathan Wallace for significantly perfecting the gyration, given that they fired their trainer and GM at the veritably conclusion of the regular season. By acquiring Johnson for about half the price of Porter, Denver was suitable to regain Brown, a pivotal member of the crown platoon of 23.
The moves to bring in Valančiūnas and Hardaway for nearly nothing were genius. In the playoffs, indeed one further talented player can make a significant difference in the gyration. With Brown, JV, TH Jr., and Holmes, their 2024 first-round pick, who has recovered from his injury, we The group that was crushed in Game 7 in Oklahoma City is now four points behind Denver.
2. Atlanta jingoists
Record for 2024 – 25 40 – 42; defeated in the play- in round
Added C Kristaps Porziņģis( acquired from Boston); G/ F Nickeil Alexander- Walker( four times,$ 62M via sign and trade with Timberwolves); F N’Faly Dante( two times,$ 4.5 M); F/ C Asa Newell( draft rights acquired from Pelicans); 2026 first-round pick( acquired from Pelicans); 2031 alternate-round pick exchange from Rockets; and promoted general director Onsi Saleh; F Eli Ndiaye( two- way);
G Lamont Butler( two- way); G Keaton Wallace( two- way); F Jacob Toppin( two- way); G Kobe Johnson( exhibition 10); G/ F Luke Kennard( one time,$ 11M).
Lost F Daeqwon Plowden( traded to Suns); C Derik Queen( draft rights traded to Pelicans); F Drake Powell( draft rights traded to Nets); F David Roddy( waived); F Dominick Barlow( platoon declined 2025- 26 option); 2027 alternate-round pick( traded to Timberwolves); fired general director Landry Fields; C Clint Capela( traded to Rockets); F Larry Nance Jr.( inked with Cavs); G Caris LeVert( inked with Pistons); G Terance Mann( traded to Nets)
None retained
Extended Nikola Đurišić, G/ F( three times,$ 5.9 M)
Returning from injury Porziņģis(post-viral pattern); F Jalen Johnson( torn left labrum); G Kobe Bufkin( right shoulder surgery)
In a nutshell Hollinger gets further games at home! The offseason was dominated by Atlanta’s new frontal office, which consists of Saleh, Bryson Graham, and Peter Dinwiddie. Of course, the highlight was landing New Orleans’ 2026 first- rounder on draft night in exchange for going ten places lower in the draft.
The jingoists made a wise and rapid-fire move, and they will presumably compound their promising core with lottery gift from a strong’26 draft. Porziņģis’ health will determine whether Atlanta can truly advance in the East coming season, but bringing NAW, KP, Kennard, and Newell in to support Trae Young, Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, and Dyson Daniels was top- notch trouble.
1. Rockets of Houston
In 2024 – 25, the platoon had a record of 52 – 30 and was defeated by the Golden State soldiers in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with a score of 4 – 3.
fresh players are G J.D. Davison( two- way); G Isaiah Crawford( two- way); F Cam Matthews( exhibition 10); G Mojave King( acquired from Pelicans); G/ F Josh Okogie( one time,$ 3.1 M); C Clint Capela( three times,$ 21.5 M via sign and trade from jingoists); F Kevin Durant( acquired from Suns); F Dorian Finney- Smith( four times,$ 52.7 M); 2026 alternate-round selection( acquired from Wizards); 2029 alternate-round pick( acquired from Wizards); and Kevon Harris( two- way).
Lost G Jalen Green( traded to Suns); F Dillon Brooks( traded to Suns); F Cam Whitmore( traded to Wizards); F David Roddy( traded to Suns); C Jock Landale( waived); G Jeenathan Williams( waived); C Khaman Maluach( draft rights traded to Suns); F Jahmai Mashack( draft rights traded to Grizzlies); 2026 alternate-round pick( traded to Suns); 2031 alternate-round pick exchange to jingoists; 2032 alternate-round pick( traded to Suns); F N’Faly Dante( inked with jingoists); F Jack McVeigh( free agency)
Retained Jae’Sean Tate, F( one time,$ 2.6 M); Aaron Holiday, G( one time,$ 3.08 M); Jeff Green, F( one time,$ 3.6 M); Steven Adams, C( three times,$ 39M)
Extended F Jabari Smith( five times,$ 122 million); trainer Ime Udoka(multi-year deal); G Fred VanVleet( two times,$ 50 million)
Coming back from an injury None
The nethermost line is that I am not induced that everything will be rainbows and unicorns. Durant is still a fantastic arranger, but like every great arranger, he needs the ball. The same is true of Smith, Amen Thompson, and Alperen Şengün. Getting the ball to move more has been the main focus for Houston over the once four times.
For this club to progress, is segregating KD at the elbow the stylish course of action? But, I understand that the Rockets’ offense was fully destroyed in the playoffs against the soldiers. This is a threat that a platoon looking for a crown accepts. It was a major palm to get DFS from the Lakers. laurels to Houston’s frontal office and GM Rafael Stone for taking their chance and refusing to suck to the OKC balcony.
