The offseason is finally upon us. Unless you're an ******* and get to root for a good team you have probably been waiting for this time for quite some time. At least I have. The Knicks fan in me has been fiending to take a deep dive into the league and this is the prime time to do so because they cannot let me down. So, I decided to do a full-on off-season preview. First, we'll start with our teams...
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Los Angeles Lakers
2020-2021 Title Odds: +413
2019-2020 W/L: 52-19
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 48-23
2019-2020 ORTG: 112.0 (11th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 106.3 (3rd)
2019-2020 SRS: 6.28 (3rd)
Playoff Result: Won NBA Finals
Head Coach: Frank Vogel
Roster:
-LeBron James
-Danny Green
-Alex Caruso
-Kyle Kuzma
-Quinn Cook
-Talen Horton-Tucker
Options:
-Anthony Davis (player)
-Kentavius Caldwell-Pope (player)
-Avery Bradley (player)
-Javale McGee (player)
-Rajon Rondo (player)
Free Agents:
-Markieff Morris (UFA, non-bird)
-Dwight Howard (UFA, non-bird)
-Dion Waiters (UFA, non-bird)
-Jared Dudley (UFA, non-bird)
-Kostas Antetokounmpo (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-28th pick
Los Angeles Clippers
2020-2021 Title Odds: +539
2019-2020 W/L: 49-23
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 50-22
2019-2020 ORTG: 113.9 (2nd)
2019-2020 DRTG: 107.6 (5th)
2019-2020 SRS: 6.66 (2nd)
Playoff Result: Lost in 2nd Round
Head Coach: Ty Lue
Roster:
-Paul George
-Kawhi Leonard
-Patrick Beverley
-Lou Williams
-Ivica Zubac
-Landry Shamet
-Rodney McGruder
-Mfiondu Kabengele
-Terance Mann
-Joakim Noah
Options:
-JaMychal Green (player)
Free Agents:
-Marcus Morris Sr. (UFA, non-bird)
-Reggie Jackson (UFA, non-bird)
-Patrick Patterson (UFA, non-bird)
-Montrezl Harrell (UFA, bird)
-Johnathan Motley (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-57th pick
Milwaukee Bucks
2020-2021 Title Odds: +735
2019-2020 W/L: 56-17
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 57-16
2019-2020 ORTG: 112:4 (8th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 102.9 (1st)
2019-2020 SRS: 9.41 (1st)
Playoff Result: Lost in 2nd Round
Head Coach: Mike Budenholzer
Roster:
-Khris Middleton
-Giannis Antetokounmpo
-Eric Bledsoe
-Brook Lopez
-George Hill
-Ersan Ilyasova
-DJ Wilson
-Donte DiVincenzo
-Dragan Bender
-Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Options:
-Robin Lopez (player)
-Wesley Matthews (player)
Free Agents:
-Sterling Brown (UFA, bird)
-Kyle Korver (UFA, non-bird)
-Marvin Williams (UFA, non-bird)
-Pat Connaughton (UFA, early-bird)
-Frank Mason III (RFA)
-Cam Reynolds (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-24th pick
Golden State Warriors
2020-2021 Title Odds: +808
2019-2020 W/L: 15-50
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 16-49
2019-2020 ORTG: 105.2 (30th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 113.8 (26th)
2019-2020 SRS: -8.12 (30th)
Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Steve Kerr
Roster:
-Stephen Curry
-Klay Thompson
-Andrew Wiggins
-Draymond Green
-Kevon Looney
-Jordan Poole
-Marquese Chriss
-Damion Lee
-Ky Bowman
-Mychal Mulder
-Eric Paschall
-Alen Smailagic
-Juan Toscano-Anderson
Options:
N/A
Free Agents:
N/A
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-2nd pick
-48th pick
-51st pick
Brooklyn Nets
2020-2021 Title Odds: +813
2019-2020 W/L: 35-37
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 35-37
2019-2020 ORTG: 108.9 (22nd)
2019-2020 DRTG: 109.5 (9th)
2019-2020 SRS: -1.01 (20th)
Playoff Result: Lost in First Round
Head Coach(es): Steve Nash, Jacque Vaughn, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving
Roster:
-Kevin Durant
-Kyrie Irving
-Caris LeVert
-Taurean Prince
-DeAndre Jordan
-Spencer Dinwiddie
-Jarrett Allen
-Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
-Rodions Kurucs
-Nicolas Claxton
Options:
-Garrett Temple (team)
Free Agents:
-Joe Harris (UFA, bird)
-Wilson Chandler (UFA, non-bird)
-Tyler Johnson (UFA, non-bird)
-Henry Ellenson (UFA)
-Chris Chiozza (RFA)
-Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (RFA)
-Jeremiah Martin (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-19th pick
-55th pick
Boston Celtics
2020-2021 Title Odds: +1396
2019-2020 W/L: 48-24
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 50-22
2019-2020 ORTG: 113.3 (4th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 107.0 (4th)
2019-2020 SRS: 5.83 (5th)
Playoff Result: Lost in Conference Finals
Head Coach: Brad Stevens
Roster:
-Kemba Walker
-Jaylen Brown
-Jayson Tatum
-Marcus Smart
-Daniel Theis
-Romeo Langford
-Grant Williams
-Robert Williams
-Carsen Edwards
-Javonte Green
Options:
-Semi Ojeleye (team)
-Gordon Hayward (player)
-Enes Kanter (player)
Free Agents:
-Brad Wanamaker (RFA)
-Tacko Fall (RFA)
-Tremont Waters (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-14th pick
-26th pick
-30th pick
-47th pick
Denver Nuggets
2020-2021 Title Odds: +1605
2019-2020 W/L: 46-27
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 41-32
2019-2020 ORTG: 113.1 (5th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 111.0 (16th)
2019-2020 SRS: 2.35 (10th)
Playoff Result: Lost in Western Conference Finals
Head Coach: Mike Malone
Roster:
-Nikola Jokic
-Jamal Murray
-Gary Harris
-Will Barton
-Michael Porter Jr.
-Monte Morris
-P.J. Dozier
-Keita Bates-Diop
-Vlatko Cancer
-Bol Bol (two-way)
Options:
-Jerami Grant (player)
Free Agents:
-Paul Millsap (UFA, bird)
-Mason Plumlee (UFA, bird)
-Noah Vonley (UFA, non-bird)
-Torrey Craig (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-22nd pick
Miami Heat
2020-2021 Title Odds: +1605
2019-2020 W/L: 44-29
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 43-30
2019-2020 ORTG: 112.5 (7th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 109.5 (11th)
2019-2020 SRS: 2.59 (8th)
Playoff Result: Lost in NBA Finals
Head Coach: Assani Fisher
Roster:
-Jimmy Butler
-Andre Iguodala
-Bam Adebayo
-Tyler Herro
-Kendrick Nunn
-Duncan Robinson
-KZ Okpala
-Chris Silva
Options:
-Kelly Olynyk (player)
Free Agents:
-Goran Dragic (UFA, bird)
-Solomon Hill (UFA, bird)
-Meyers Leonard (UFA, bird)
-Jae Crowder (UFA, bird)
-Udonis Haslem (UFA, bird)
-Derrick Jones Jr. (UFA), bird)
-Kyle Alexander (RFA)
-Daryl Macon (RFA)
-Chris Silva (RFA)
-Gabe Vincent (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-20th pick
Toronto Raptors
2020-2021 Title Odds: +1810
2019-2020 W/L: 53-19
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 50-22
2019-2020 ORTG: 111.1 (14th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 105.0 (2nd)
2019-2020 SRS: 5.97 (4th)
Playoff Result: Lost in Second Round
Head Coach: Nick Nurse
Roster:
-Pascal Siakam
-Kyle Lowry
-Norman Powell
-Patrick McCaw
-OG Anunoby
-Terence Davis
-Dewan Hernandez
-Matt Thomas
Options:
-Stanley Johnson (player)
Free Agents:
-Marc Gasol (UFA, bird)
-Serga Ibaka (UFA, bird)
-Fred VanVleet (UFA, bird)
-Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (UFA, non-bird)
-Chris Boucher (RFA)
-Malcolm Miller (RFA)
-Oshae Brissett (RFA)
-Paul Watson (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-29th pick
-59th pick
Houston Rockets
2020-2021 Title Odds: +2139
2019-2020 W/L: 44-28
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 42-30
2019-2020 ORTG: 112.9 (6th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 110.1 (14th)
2019-2020 SRS: 3.13 (7th)
Playoff Result: Lost in Second Round
Head Coach: Vacant
Roster:
-Russell Westbrook
-James Harden
-Eric Gordon
-Robert Covington
-P.J. Tucker
-Danuel House
-Ben McLemore
Options:
-Austin Rivers (player)
-David Nwaba (team)
Free Agents:
-Bruno Caboclo (UFA, bird)
-DeMarre Carroll (UFA, non-bird)
-Tyson Chandler (UFA, non-bird)
-Jeff Green (UFA, non-bird)
-Thabo Sefolosha (UFA, non-bird)
-Michael Frazier (RFA)
-William Howard (RFA)
-Chris Clemons (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-Yikes
Dallas Mavericks
2020-2021 Title Odds: +2353
2019-2020 W/L: 43-32
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 49-26
2019-2020 ORTG: 116.7 (1st)
2019-2020 DRTG: 111.7 (18th)
2019-2020 SRS: 4.87 (6th)
Playoff Result: Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Rick Carlisle
Roster:
-Kristaps Porzingis
-Luka Doncic
-Dwight Powell
-Delon Wright
-Maxi Kleber
-Seth Curry
-Justin Jackson
-Dorian Finney-Smith
-Boban Marjanovic
-Jalen Brunson
-Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Options:
-Tim Hardaway Jr. (player)
-Willie Cauley-Stein (player)
Free Agents:
-Courtney Lee (UFA, bird)
-J.J. Barea (UFA, bird)
-Antonius Cleveland (RFA)
-Josh Reaves (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-18th pick
-31st pick
Utah Jazz
2020-2021 Title Odds: +2885
2019-2020 W/L: 44-28
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 42-30
2019-2020 ORTG: 112.3 (10th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 109.9 (13th)
2019-2020 SRS: 2.52 (9th)
Playoff Result: Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Patrick Bateman
Roster:
-Rudy Gobert
-Bojan Bogdanovic
-Joe Ingles
-Royce O'Neal
-Donovan Mitchell
-Ed Davis
-Tony Bradley
-Georges Niang
-Miye Oni
-Nigel Williams-Goss
Options:
-Mike Conley (player)
Free Agents:
-Jordan Clarkson (UFA, bird)
-Emmanuel Mudiay (UFA, non-bird)
-Juwan Morgan (RFA)
-Rayjon Tucker (RFA)
-Jarrell Brantley (RFA)
-Justin Wright-Foreman (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-23rd pick
Portland Trail-Blazers
2020-2021 Title Odds: +3034
2019-2020 W/L: 35-39
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 34-40
2019-2020 ORTG: 113.7 (3rd)
2019-2020 DRTG: 114.8 (28th)
2019-2020 SRS: -0.61 (16th)
Playoff Result: Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Terry Stotts
Roster:
-Damian Lillard
-C.J. McCollum
-Jusef Nurkic
-Trevor Ariza
-Zach Collins
-Anfernee Simons
-Nassir Little
-Gary Trent Jr.
Options:
-Mario Hezonja
-Rodney Hood
Free Agents:
-Hassan Whiteside (UFA, bird)
-Caleb Swanigan (UFA, bird)
-Carmelo Anthony (UFA, non-bird)
-Wenyen Gabriel (RFA)
-Jaylen Hoard (RFA)
-Moses Brown (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-16th pick
-46th pick
Philadelphia 76ers
2020-2021 Title Odds: +3485
2019-2020 W/L: 43-30
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 42-31
2019-2020 ORTG: 111.3 (13th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 109.0 (8th)
2019-2020 SRS: 2.25 (12th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Doc Rivers
Roster:
-Tobias Harris
-Ben Simmons
-Joel Embiid
-Al Horford
-Josh Richardson
-Mike Scott
-Zhaire Smith
-Matisse Thybulle
-Furkan Korkmaz
-Shake Milton
-Norvel Pelle
Options:
N/A
Free Agents:
-Alec Burks (UFA)
-Raul Neto (UFA)
-Kyle O'Quinn (UFA)
-Glenn Robinson III (UFA)
-Ryan Broekhoff (UFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-21st pick
-34th pick
-36th pick
-49th pick
-58th pick
Phoenix Suns
2020-2021 Title Odds: +3741
2019-2020 W/L: 34-39
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 37-36
2019-2020 ORTG: 111.7 (17th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 111.4 (12th)
2019-2020 SRS: 0.56 (14th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Monty Williams
Roster:
-Devin Booker
-Ricky Rubio
-Kelly Oubre Jr.
-Deandre Ayton
-Mikal Bridges
-Cameron Johnson
-Ty Jerome
-Elie Okobo
-Jalen Lecque
Options:
-Frank Kaminsky (team)
-Cameron Payne (team)
-Cheick Diallo (team)
Free Agents:
-Aron Baynes (UFA, bird)
-Dario Saric (RFA)
-Jevon Carter (RFA)
-Tariq Owens (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-10th pick
New Orleans Pelicans
2020-2021 Title Odds: +3741
2019-2020 W/L: 30-42
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 33-39
2019-2020 ORTG: 110.7 (17th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 111.9 (19th)
2019-2020 SRS: -0.55 (15th)
Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Vacant
Roster:
-Jrue Holiday
-Lonzo Ball
-Zion Williamson
-J.J. Redick
-Jaxson Hayes
-Darius Miller
-Nicolo Melli
-Josh Hart
-Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Options:
N/A
Free Agents:
-Derrick Favors (UFA, bird)
-E'Twaun Moore (UFA, bird)
-Jahlil Okafor (UFA,bird)
-Brandon Ingram (RFA)
-Frank Jackson (RFA)
-Kenrich Williams (RFA)
-Joshia Gray (RFA)
-Zylan Cheatham (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-13th pick
-39th pick
-42nd pick
-60th pick
Atlanta Hawks
2020-2021 Title Odds: +6914
2019-2020 W/L: 20-47
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 18-49
2019-2020 ORTG: 107.2 (26th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 114.8 (27th)
2019-2020 SRS: -7.71 (28th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Lloyd Pierce
Roster:
-Clint Capela
-Dewayne Dedmon
-Trae Young
-DeAndre Hunter
-Cam Reddish
-John Collins
-Kevin Huerter
-Brandon Goodwin
-Bruno Fernando
Options:
N/A
Free Agents:
-Jeff Teague (UFA, bird)
-Treveon Graham (UFA, bird)
-Vince Carter (UFA, non-bird)
-Skal Labissiere (RFA)
-DeAndre' Bembry (RFA)
-Damian Jones (RFA)
-Charlie Brown Jr. (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-6th pick
-50th pick
Indiana Pacers
2020-2021 Title Odds: +7044
2019-2020 W/L: 45-28
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 41-32
2019-2020 ORTG: 110.0 (19th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 108.0 (6th)
2019-2020 SRS: 1.63 (13th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Vacant
Roster:
-Victor Oladipo
-Malcolm Brogdon
-Domantas Sabonis
-Myles Turner
-T.J. Warren
-Jeremy Lamb
-Doug McDermott
-TJ Leaf
-T.J. McConnell
-Aaron Holiday
-Goga Bitadze
-Edmond Sumner
Options:
N/A
Free Agents:
-JaKarr Sampson (UFA, non-bird)
-Justin Holiday (UFA, non-bird)
-Aliza Johnson (RFA)
-Brian Bowen II (RFA)
-Naz Mitrou-Long (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-54th pick
Chicago Bulls
2020-2021 Title Odds: +7235
2019-2020 W/L: 22-43
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 26-39
2019-2020 ORTG: 106.7 (27th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 109.8 (12th)
2019-2020 SRS: -4.00 (22nd)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Billy Donovan
Roster:
-Zach Lavine
-Thaddeus Young
-Coby White
-Lauri Markkannen
-Tomas Satoransky
-Wendell Carter Jr.
-Cristiano Felicio
-Ryan Arcidiacano
-Chandler Hutchison
-Luke Kornet
-Daniel Gafford
Options:
-Otto Porter Jr. (player)
Free Agents:
-Kris Dunn (RFA)
-Denzel Valentine (RFA)
-Shaq Harrison (RFA)
-Adam Mokoka (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-4th pick
-44th pick
Oklahoma City Thunder
2020-2021 Title Odds: +7341
2019-2020 W/L: 44-28
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 41-31
2019-2020 ORTG: 110.8 (16th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 108.8 (7th)
2019-2020 SRS: 2.33 (11th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Vacant
Roster:
-Chris Paul
-Steven Adams
-Dennis Schroder
-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
-Terrance Ferguson
-Darius Bazley
-Luguentz Dort
-Isaiah Roby
Options:
-Mike Muscala (player)
-Abdel Nader (team)
-Deonte Burton (team)
-Hamidou Diallo (team)
Free Agents:
-Danilo Gallinari (UFA, bird)
-Andre Roberson (UFA, bird)
-Nerlens Noel (UFA, bird)
-Devon Hall (UFA, non-bird)
-Kevin Hervey (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-25th pick
-53rd pick
Memphis Grizzlies
2020-2021 Title Odds: +7445
2019-2020 W/L: 34-39
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 34-39
2019-2020 ORTG: 109.2 (20th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 110.3 (15th)
2019-2020 SRS: -0.91 (18th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Taylor Jenkins
Roster:
-Gorgui Dieng
-Jonas Valanciunas
-Ja Morant
-Jaren Jackson Jr.
-Justise Winslow
-Kyle Anderson
-Dillon Brooks
-Tyus Jones
-Brandon Clarke
-Grayson Allen
-Marko Guduric
Options:
-Jontay Porter
Free Agents:
-Josh Jackson (UFA, bird)
-Anthony Tolliver (UFA, non-bird)
-De'Anthony Melton (RFA)
-Yuta Watanabe (RFA)
-John Konchar (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-40th pick
Minnesota Timberwolves
2020-2021 Title Odds: +8512
2019-2020 W/L: 19-45
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 24-40
2019-2020 ORTG: 108.1 (24th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 112.2 (21st)
2019-2020 SRS: -4.01 (23rd)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Ryan Saunders
Roster:
-Karl-Anthony Towns
-D'Angelo Russell
-Jarrett Culver
-Jake Layman
-Josh Okogie
-Jacob Evans
-Omari Spellman
-Jarred Vanderbilt
-Jaylen Nowell
-Naz Reid
Options:
-James Johnson (player)
Free Agents:
-Evan Turner (UFA, bird)
-Juancho Hernangomez (RFA)
-Malik Beasley (RFA)
-Jordan McLaughlin (RFA)
-Kelan Martin (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-1st pick
-17th pick
-33rd pick
San Antonio Spurs
2020-2021 Title Odds: +8542
2019-2020 W/L: 32-39
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 33-38
2019-2020 ORTG: 112.4 (9th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 113.5 (25th)
2019-2020 SRS: -0.65 (17th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Gregg Popovich
Roster:
-LaMarcus Aldridge
-Rudy Gay
-Dejounte Murray
-Patty Mills
-Trey Lyles
-Derrick White
-Lonnie Walker IV
-Luka Samanic
-Keldon Johnson
-Chimezie Metu
Options:
-DeMar Derozan (player)
Free Agents:
-Bryn Forbes (UFA, bird)
-Marco Belinelli (UFA, bird)
-Tyler Zeller (UFA, non-bird)
-Jakob Poeltl (RFA)
-Drew Eubanks (RFA)
-Quinndary Weatherspoon (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-11th pick
-41st pick
Orlando Magic
2020-2021 Title Odds: +9075
2019-2020 W/L: 33-40
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 34-39
2019-2020 ORTG: 108.5 (23rd)
2019-2020 DRTG: 109.5 (10th)
2019-2020 SRS: -0.93 (19th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: Lost in First Round
Head Coach: Steve Clifford
Roster:
-Nikola Vucevic
-Aaron Gordon
-Terrence Ross
-Markelle Fultz
-Al-Farouq Aminu
-Jonathan Isaac
-Mohamed Bamba
-Khem Birch
Options:
-Evan Fournier (player)
-James Ennis (player)
-Melvin Frazier (team)
Free Agents:
-D.J. Augustin (UFA, bird)
-Wesley Iwundu (UFA, bird)
-Michael Carter-Williams (UFA, bird)
-Gary Clark (RFA)
-Vic Law (RFA)
-B.J. Johnson (RFA)
-Josh Magette (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-15th pick
-45th pick
Washington Wizards
2020-2021 Title Odds: +9465
2019-2020 W/L: 25-47
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 26-46
2019-2020 ORTG: 110.9 (15th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 115.5 (30th)
2019-2020 SRS: -5.24 (25th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Scott Brooks
Roster:
-John Wall
-Bradley Beal
-Thomas Bryant
-Ish Smith
-Rui Hachimura
-Jerome Robinson
-Troy Brown Jr.
-Moritz Wagner
-Isaac Bonga
-Admiral Schofield
Options:
N/A
Free Agents:
-Ian Mahimni (UFA, bird)
-Davis Bertans (UFA, bird)
-C.J. Miles (UFA, bird)
-Shabazz Napier (UFA, bird)
-Gary Payton II (UFA, non-bird)
-Johnathan Williams (RFA)
-Chris Chiozza (RFA)
-Garrison Mathews (RFA)
-Anzejs Pasecniks (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-9th pick
-37th pick
Sacramento Kings
2020-2021 Title Odds: +10103
2019-2020 W/L: 31-41
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 31-41
2019-2020 ORTG: 110.2 (18th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 112.2 (20th)
2019-2020 SRS: -1.58 (21st)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Luke Walton
Roster:
-Buddy Hield
-Harrison Barnes
-Cory Joseph
-Nemanja Bjelica
-Richaun Holmes
-Justin James
Options:
-Marvin Bagley III (team)
-De'Aaron Fox (team)
-Jabari Parker (player)
Free Agents:
-Kent Bazemore (UFA, bird)
-Alex Len (UFA, bird)
-Yogi Ferrell (UFA, bird)
-Corey Brewer (UFA, non-bird)
-Bogdan Bogdanovic (RFA)
-DaQuan Jeffries (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-12th pick
-35th pick
-43rd pick
-52nd pick
Detroit Pistons
2020-2021 Title Odds: +10671
2019-2020 W/L: 20-46
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 26-40
2019-2020 ORTG: 109.0 (21st)
2019-2020 DRTG: 112.7 (22nd)
2019-2020 SRS: -4.38 (24th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Dwane Casey
Roster:
-Blake Griffin
-Luke Kennard
-Derrick Rose
-Bruce Brown
-Sekou Doumbouya
-Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk
-Khyri Thomas
Options:
-Tony Snell (player)
Free Agents:
-Brandon Knight (UFA, bird)
-John Henson (UFA, bird)
-Langston Galloway (UFA, bird)
-Jordan McCrae (UFA, bird)
-Christian Wood (UFA, bird)
-Thon Maker (RFA)
-Jordan Bone (RFA)
-Louis King (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-7th pick
Charlotte Hornets
2020-2021 Title Odds: +13336
2019-2020 W/L: 23-42
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 19-46
2019-2020 ORTG: 106.3 (29th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 113.3 (24th)
2019-2020 SRS: -7.03 (27th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: James Borrego
Roster:
-Terry Rozier
-Cody Zeller
-P.J. Washington
-Devonte' Graham
-Malik Monk
-Miles Bridges
-Cody Martin
-Caleb Martin
-Jalen McDaniels
Options:
-Nicolas Batum (player)
Free Agents:
-Bismack Biyombo (UFA, bird)
-Willy Hernangomez (UFA, bird)
-Dwayne Bacon (UFA, bird)
-Robert Franks (RFA)
-Kobi Simmons (RFA)
-Ray Spalding (RFA)
Cap Situation:
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Draft Picks:
-3rd pick
-32nd pick
-56th pick
Cleveland Cavaliers
2020-2021 Title Odds: +14886
2019-2020 W/L: 19-46
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 18-47
2019-2020 ORTG: 107.5 (25th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 115.4 (29th)
2019-2020 SRS: -7.77 (29th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff
Roster:
-Kevin Love
-Larry Nance Jr.
-Cedi Osman
-Dante Exum
-Darius Garland
-Collin Sexton
-Dylan Windler
-Kevin Porter Jr.
-Jordan Bell
-Dean Wade
Options:
-Andre Drummond (player)
Free Agents:
-Tristan Thompson (UFA, bird)
-Matthew Dellavedova (UFA, bird)
-Ante Zizic (UFA, bird)
-Tyler Cook (RFA)
-Matt Mooney (RFA)
-Levi Randolph (RFA)
-Alfonzo McKinnie (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-5th pick
New York Knicks
2020-2021 Title Odds: +18604
2019-2020 W/L: 21-45
2019-2020 Pythag W/L: 20-46
2019-2020 ORTG: 106.5 (28th)
2019-2020 DRTG: 113.0 (23rd)
2019-2020 SRS: -6.72 (26th)
2019-2020 Playoff Result: N/A
Head Coach: Tom Thibodeau
Roster:
-Julius Randle
-Taj Gibson
-Elfrid Payton
-R.J. Barrett
-Wayne Ellington
-Frank Ntilikina
-Dennis Smith Jr.
-Kevin Knox
-Reggie Bullock
-Mitch Robinson
-Ignas Brazdeikis
Options:
-Bobby Portis (team)
-Theo Pinson (team)
Free Agents:
-Damyean Dotson (RFA)
-Jared Harper (RFA)
-Ivan Rabb (RFA)
Cap Situation:
Draft Picks:
-8th pick
-27th pick
-38th pick
I originally planned on doing a breakdown for each team, but, truth be told, as I got deeper into it I realized many teams are in similar situations. There are so few teams with meaningful cap space, and even fewer actually available free agents. Most teams will be looking to run it back, and counting on internal improvement or upgrading in a small area of need. Here are a few questions I think the league has headed into the offseason.
1) How do the elites reload headed into next season? My first observation was that many of the top teams have little room for maneuvering and will likely focus on bringing the band back for another run. The Lakers, for example, are basically at the mercy of their role players with player options. Assuming Davis signs another deal, even if
all of Rondo/Bradley/McGee/KCP decline their PO's, the Lakers will have little to no cap space to replace them. Which means, aside from Kuzma/Caruso making a mini-leap, the Lakers don't really have a path to improving.
The good news is that the other elites are in a similar position. There is not much of a path for the elites to make meaningful roster improvements during the offseason. The Celtics are handcuffed by Hayward's player option which he'll almost assuredly accept. The Clippers, Bucks, Nets & Nuggets are all largely capped out. Now, of course, these teams have paths to improvement within their roster, but that discussion is for another day.
The biggest wild card of the elites is the Warriors, who hold the #2 pick. There are a few options for Golden State to consider and it will be very telling to see which path they take.
2) What do the few bad teams with cap space do? If the FA class were better, some teams would have a rare chance to make a splash. Unfortunately, this is one of the most pathetic FA classes in recent memory. So what are they to do? Do they overpay for unrestricted free agents knowing they are likely to get the guys they throw $ at? Or do they stand pat and hang on to their cap space and battle with more teams for more enticing FA classes? As a Knicks fan I am dreading this aspect of the offseason.
3) Will said bad teams with space bail out teams with big name bad contracts? A few guys under contract stick out; Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Victor Oladipo. Expect rumors (particularly involving one historically dumb team) to fly regarding these guys.
4) How much will the supressed salary cap affect the types of contracts given out? Will teams be more passive? Will players sign shorter deals and bet on themselves? It certainly seems that way.
This doesn't project to be the most exciting offseason in NBA history by any means, but it still is something we all can partake in. And I've learned to never underestimate the greatest league in sports.
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Contracts Info
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NBA Free Agents
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2020 NBA Draft Mock
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Dean on this year's draft