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The analysis of the continues2025 NBA offseason with the teams ranked between the position 20 and 11Many teams have had to balance transfer decisions, renewals, and the draft, trying to strengthen their technical project.
20. Minnesota Timberwolves
Record 2024-25: 49-33, eliminated in the Conference Finals
Arrivals: Joan Beringer (draft), Rocco Zikarsky (rights), Enrique Freeman
Transfers: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luka Garza, Rasheer Fleming, Jesse Edwards, Josh Minott
Confirmations: Julius Randle (3 years, 100M), Naz Reid (5 years, 125M), Joe Ingles
Valutazione: I Timberwolves They’re still aiming high but have lost depth on the outside. With Gobert getting older, the arrival of young big men from the draft seems like a sign of things to come. A solid team, but one that needs to be confirmed.
19. Portland Trail Blazers
Record 2024-25: 36-46, out of the playoffs
Arrivals: Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Blake Wesley, Yang Hansen, Caleb Love
Transfers: Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton
Confirmations: none
Valutazione: The return of Lillard It’s an emotional and technical coup, even if his health remains an unknown. The addition of Holiday brings experience, but Simons’ departure reduces his long-term potential. A courageous but risky offseason.
18. Chicago Bulls
Record 2024-25: 39-43, eliminated in the Play-In
Arrivals: Isaac Okoro, Noa Essengue (draft), Lachlan Olbrich, Emanuel Miller, Yuki Kawamura
Transfers: Lonzo Ball, Rocco Zikarsky, Jahmir Young
Confirmations: Tre Jones (3 years, 24M)
Valutazione: I Bulls They continue their slow but steady progress, with another interesting young player (Essengue) and Okoro’s defense. However, they still lack the decisive move to escape the playoff limbo.
17. Sacramento Kings
Record 2024-25: 40-42, eliminated in the Play-In
Arrivals: Dennis Schröder, Dario Šarić, Doug McDermott, Drew Eubanks, Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud
Transfers: Jonas Valančiūnas, Jake LaRavia, some future choices
Confirmations: Keon Ellis, Isaac Jones
Valutazione: With the addition Schröder He brings solidity, but the loss of Valančiūnas reduces his value under the basket. Management did well in the draft, but the feeling is that another star is needed to raise the bar.
16. Philadelphia 76ers
Record 2024-25: 24-58, out of the playoffs
Arrivals: VJ Edgecombe (draft), Johni Broome, Trendon Watford, Hunter Sallis, Jabari Walker
Transfers: Guerschon Yabusele, Ricky Council IV
Confirmations: Kelly Oubre, Eric Gordon, Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, Justin Edwards
Valutazione: I 76ers look to the future with Edgecombe and McCain, while the present remains tied to the health of EmbiidIf the center does not return to its former level, the era of the “Process” will be definitively over.
15. New York Knicks
Record 2024-25: 51-31, eliminated in the Conference Finals
Arrivals: Guerschon Yabusele, Jordan Clarkson, Mohamed Diawara, Luka Mitrović
Transfers: Kobe Sanders, PJ Tucker, coach Tom Thibodeau
Confirmations: Mikal Bridges (4 years, 150M), Ariel Hukporti
Valutazione: The arrival of Mike Brown As the new coach, he ushers in a new era. Yabusele and Clarkson have added valuable reinforcements to the bench, but the uncertainty surrounding the coaching change after the best season in 25 years remains.
14. Milwaukee Bucks
Record 2024-25: 48-34, eliminated in the first round of the playoffs
Arrivals: Myles Turner, Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, Bogoljub Marković
Transfers: Brook Lopez, Damian Lillard, Pat Connaughton, Vasilije Micić
Confirmations: Bobby Portis, Gary Trent Jr., Taurean Prince, Kevin Porter Jr., Jericho Sims
Valutazione: I Bucks They made a drastic move by cutting Lillard to sign Turner, sacrificing enormous financial flexibility. Turner is a perfect fit alongside Giannis, but the financial risks could weigh heavily in the long run.
13. Cleveland Cavaliers
Record 2024-25: 64-18, eliminated in the Conference semifinals
Arrivals: Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr., Tyrese Proctor, Saliou Niang
Transfers: Isaac Okoro, Ty Jerome, Chuma Okeke
Confirmations: Sam Merrill (4 years, 38M)
Valutazione: I Cavs they added defense and versatility with ball, but the three-point shot remains a problem. After the defeat against Indiana, greater balance is needed to remain a credible contender.
12Washington Wizards
Record 2024-25: 18-64, out of the playoffs
Arrivals: CJ McCollum, Cam Whitmore, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, Tre Johnson (draft)
Transfers: Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, Kelly Olynyk, Marcus Smart, Colby Jones
Confirmations: Tristan Vukčević, Anthony Gill
Valutazione: I Wizards they rejuvenated the roster with Whitmore e Johnson, while still maintaining experience with McCollum. More offensive talent, but still far from competitive in the East.
11. Utah Jazz
Record 2024-25: 17-65, out of the playoffs
Arrivals: Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, Jusuf Nurkić, Georges Niang, Ace Bailey (draft), Walter Clayton Jr.
Transfers: Collin Sexton, John Collins, Jordan Clarkson, RJ Luis Jr.
Confirmations: none
Valutazione: It’s all about the talent of Ace Bailey, called to be the face of the future. The experience of Love and Anderson helps the locker room, but the Jazz they remain in full reconstruction and ready to focus again on the draft.