NBA Offseason: Strategies for Eliminated Teams
With the 2025 NBA playoffs underway and the lottery order set, it’s time to shift our focus to the offseason strategies for every team that didn’t make it to the playoffs. This includes their plans for the draft, free agency, and potential trades.
Which of these eliminated contenders are just one move away from a championship run? Which teams face significant draft and trade decisions? And how quickly can the rebuilding teams in the league progress?
We’re diving into the potential moves for each franchise, examining the current state of their rosters, financial situations, front-office priorities, extension candidates, team needs, and future draft assets.
Key: ETO = Early Termination Option
Originally Written by: Bobby Marks