Photograph per WREG.com: Victor Wembanyama contests a rebound against Chet Holmgren.
The 2026-2027 NBA calendar year has officially begun. With that, all 30 teams aim to rebuild or re-tool their rosters with the ultimate goal of winning a championship, one of which hoping to defend their newly minted title, prior to the start of the 2026-2027 NBA season.
The offseason brings four major aspects of roster-rebuilding to the table: drafts, trades, signings, and waivers. This article will serve as a roadmap for the 2026 NBA offseason, guiding all fans through those four summer cornerstones that shape all 30 teams before the incoming season’s opening tip-off.
Circle back to this article throughout the NBA offseason to avoid getting lost in the shuffle. The Eight30 Athletics staff will update the guide regularly with each addition, departure and structural change.
Atlanta Hawks:
Re-signings:
- CJ McCollum (one-year, $21M)
- Buddy Hield ($9.66M post-non-guaranteed deadline)
- Jock Landale (one-year, $14M)
- Mouhamed Gueye ($2.41M Team Option)
Additions:
- Kingston Flemings (R1, P8)
- Zuby Ejiofor (R1, P23)
- Henri Veesar (R2, P52)
- Aaron Wiggins (via OKC)
- Devin Carter (via SAC)
- Luguentz Dort (via OKC)
- Ryan Nembhard (via DAL)
- Jalen Wilson (two-way)
Departures:
- Zaccharie Risacher (DAL)
- Jonathan Kuminga (MIN)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: CJ McCollum
- SG: Dyson Daniels
- SF: Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- PF: Jalen Johnson
- C: Onyeka Okongwu
Boston Celtics:
Re-signings:
- Ron Harper Jr. (three-year, $9M)
- Amari Williams (two-way)
- Neemias Queta (four-year, $56M)
Additions:
- Chris Cenac Jr. (R1, P27)
- Dillon Mitchell (R2, 40)
- Mike Conley (one-year, $3.88M)
- Mitchell Robinson (three-year, $47.4M)
- Paul George (via PHI)
Departures:
- Jaylen Brown (PHI)
- Nikola Vučević (ORL)
- Dalano Banton (waived)
- John Tonje (POR)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Payton Pritchard
- SG: Derrick White
- SF: Paul George
- PF: Jayson Tatum
- C: Mitchell Robinson
Brooklyn Nets:
Re-signings:
- Day’Ron Sharpe (two-year, $20M)
- Josh Minnott (two-year, $9M)
- Chaney Johnson (two-way qualifying offer)
Additions:
- Julius Randle (via MIN)
- Mikel Brown Jr. (R1, P6)
- Joshua Jefferson (R1, P28)
- Tyler Bilodeau (R2, P43)
- Keon Ellis (two-year, $18M)
- Moe Wagner (two-year, $19M)
Departures:
- Nic Claxton (CHI)
- EJ Liddell (Overseas)
- Malachi Smith (waived)
- Ziaire Williams (LAL)
- Tyson Etienne (Overseas)
- Jalen Wilson (ATL)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Mikel Brown Jr
- SG: Egor Dëmin
- SF: Michael Porter Jr
- PF: Julius Randle
- C: Day’Ron Sharpe
Charlotte Hornets:
Re-signings:
- Coby White (three-year, $74M)
Additions:
- Hannes Steinbach (R1, P14)
- Christian Anderson Jr (R1, P18)
- Michael Ajayi (two-way)
- Kylan Boswell (two-way)
- Naz Reid (via MIN)
- Grayson Allen (via PHX)
- Royce O’Neale (via PHX)
- Dorian Finney-Smith (via HOU)
- Mouhamadou Gueye (via CHI)
Departures:
- LaMelo Ball (MIN)
- Josh Green (MIN)
- Miles Bridges (PHX)
- Tosan Evbuomwan (Waived)
- Xavier Tillman (Overseas)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Coby White
- SG: Brandon Miller
- SF: Kon Knueppel
- PF: Naz Reid
- C: Moussa Diabate
Chicago Bulls:
Re-signings:
- Zach Collins (two-year, $17M)
Additions:
- Nic Claxton (via BKN)
- Caleb Wilson (R1, P4)
- Dailyn Swain (R1, P15)
- Kam Jones (IND)
- Jaylin Sellers (two-way)
- Tobe Awaka (two-way)
- Norman Powell (two-year, $45M)
Departures:
- Mouhamadou Gueye (CHA)
- Kam Jones (waived —> MIL)
- Collin Sexton (LAL)
- Anfernee Simons (PHI)
- Guerschon Yabusele (Overseas)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Josh Giddey
- SG: Norman Powell
- SF: Matas Buzelis
- PF: Caleb Wilson
- C: Nic Claxton
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Re-signings:
- Thomas Bryant (one-year, $3.28M)
- Donovan Mitchell (four-year, $273M extension)
- James Harden (three-year, $97M)
Additions:
- Meleek Thomas (R2, P34)
- Ernest Udeh Jr (two-way)
- Mario Hezonja (one-year, $2.8M)
Departures:
- Keon Ellis (BKN)
- Dean Wade (PHI)
- Larry Nance Jr. (IND)
- Max Strus (LAC)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: James Harden
- SG: Donovan Mitchell
- SF: Max Strus
- PF: Evan Mobley
- C: Jarrett Allen
Dallas Mavericks:
Re-signings: N/A
Additions:
- Morez Johnson Jr. (R1, P9)
- Sergio De Larrea (R1, P25)
- Tobi Lawal (R2, P48)
- Vsevolod Ishchenko (R2, P56)
- Santi Aldama (via MEM)
- Marcus Sasser (via DET)
- Tarik Biberovic (two-year, $6M)
- Zaccharie Risacher (via ATL)
- Jett Howard (two-way)
Departures:
- AJ Johnson (MEM)
- Marvin Bagley Jr. (DEN)
- Khris Middleton (WAS)
- Ryan Nembhard (ATL)
- Tyler Smith (waived)
- Klay Thompson (Buyout –> MIA)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Kyrie Irving
- SG: Klay Thompson
- SF: Cooper Flagg
- PF: Naji Marshall
- C: Daniel Gafford
Denver Nuggets:
Re-signings:
- Tyus Jones (one-year deal)
Additions:
- Trevon Brazile (R2, P35)
- Bryce Hopkins (R2, P49)
- Marvin Bagley Jr (one-year deal)
- Alpha Diallo (one year, $1.4M)
- Lonnie Walker IV (one-year, $3.3M)
- DeMar DeRozan (one-year, $3.9M)
- Lonnie Walker IV (one-year, $3.3M)
Departures:
- Tim Hardaway Jr. (MIA)
- Jonas Valanciunas (waived)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Jamal Murray
- SG: Christian Braun
- SF: Spencer Jones
- PF: Aaron Gordon
- C: Nikola Jokic
Detroit Pistons:
Re-signings:
- Daniss Jenkins ($4M Team Option)
- Kevin Huerter (three-year, $27M)
- Javonte Green (one-year, $3.95M)
Additions:
- Ebuka Okorie (R1, P17)
- Ugonna Onyenso (R2, P53)
- Isaiah Joe (via OKC)
- John Collins (three-year, $51M)
- Taurean Prince (via MIL)
- Gary Harris (via MIL)
- Elijah Harkless (two-way)
Departures:
- Isaiah Stewart (MEM)
- Tobias Harris (SAS)
- Caris LeVert (MIL)
- Marcus Sasser (DAL)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Cade Cunningham
- SG: Duncan Robinson
- SF: Ausar Thompson
- PF: John Collins
- C: Jalen Duren
Golden State Warriors:
Re-signings:
- Kristaps Porzingis (two-year, $40M extension)
- Al Horford (two-year, $14M)
- De’Anthony Melton (two-year, $11M)
- Charles Bassey (one-year, $2.8M)
- Draymond Green (one-year, $27.7M)
Additions:
- Yaxel Lendeborg (R1, P11)
- LaJae Jones (R2, P54)
Departures:
- Pat Spencer (PHX)
- Quentin Post (MEM)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Stephen Curry
- SG: Brandin Podziemski
- SF: Jimmy Butler
- PF: Gui Santos
- C: Kristaps Porzingis
Houston Rockets:
Re-signings:
- Fred VanVleet ($25M Player Option)
- Tari Eason (five-year, $81.5M)
- Jae’Sean Tate (one-year, $3.7M)
Additions:
- Bruce Thornton (R2, P31)
- Quadir Copeland (two-way)
- Bogdan Bogdanovic (one-year deal)
- Marcus Smart (two-year, $13M)
- Julian Phillips (one-year, $2.5M training camp deal)
- Oscar Tshiebwe (one-year, $2.5M)
Departures:
- Dorian Finney-Smith (CHA)
- Josh Okogie (UTA)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Fred VanVleet
- SG: Amen Thompson
- SF: Kevin Durant
- PF: Jabari Smith Jr
- C: Alperen Sengun
Indiana Pacers:
Re-signings: N/A
Additions:
- Braden Smith (R2, P38)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (two-year, $17M)
- Larry Nance Jr. (one-year, $4M)
Departures:
- Kam Jones (CHI)
- Micah Potter (waived)
- Taelon Peter (waived)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Tyrese Haliburton
- SG: Andrew Nembhard
- SF: Aaron Nesmith
- PF: Pascal Siakam
- C: Ivica Zubac
Los Angeles Clippers:
Re-signings:
- Brook Lopez ($9.19M Team Option)
- Kobe Sanders (four-years, $11.2M)
- Jordan Miller (three-year, $15.3M)
- Bradley Beal (two-year, $13.2M)
Additions:
- Keaton Wagler (R1, P5)
- Baba Miller (R2, P36)
- Nick Martinelli (R2, P55)
- Narcisse Ngoy (R2, P57)
- Brandon Ingram (via TOR)
- Gradey Dick (via TOR)
- Rui Hachimura (two-year, $28M)
- Jamarion Sharp (two-way)
- Max Strus (via CLE)
- Yuki Kawamura (exhibit 10 contract)
Departures:
- Kawhi Leonard (TOR)
- Bogdan Bogdanovic (HOU)
- John Collins (DET)
- Bennedict Mathurin (NOP)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Darius Garland
- SG: Keaton Wagler
- SF: Brandon Ingram
- PF: Rui Hachimura
- C: Brook Lopez
Los Angeles Lakers:
Re-signings:
- Austin Reaves (four-year, $185M)
- Chris Mañon (two-way)
Additions:
- Cameron Carr (R1, P24)
- AK Okereke (two-way)
- Peter Suder (two-way)
- Walker Kessler (four-year, $130M)
- Sandro Mamukelashvili (four-year, $52M)
- Quentin Grimes (four-year, $60M)
- Collin Sexton (two-year, $19M)
- Jaden Hardy (via WAS)
- Kevon Looney (one-year, $3.9M)
- Ziaire Williams (one-year, $3M)
- Matisse Thybulle (one-year, $3.3M)
- Arthur Kaluma (two-way)
Departures:
- LeBron James (PHI)
- Luke Kennard (PHX)
- Marcus Smart (HOU)
- Jaxon Hayes (UTA)
- Deandre Ayton (WAS)
- Rui Hachimura (LAC)
- Kobe Bufkin (NOP)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Luka Doncic
- SG: Austin Reaves
- SF: Quentin Grimes
- PF: Sandro Mamukelashvili
- C: Walker Kessler
Memphis Grizzlies:
Re-signings: N/A
Additions:
- Cameron Boozer (R1, P3)
- Karim Lopez (R1, P21)
- Richie Saunders (R2, P32)
- Carson Cooper (two-way)
- Isaiah Stewart (via DET)
- Jerami Grant (via POR)
- Kris Murray (via POR)
- AJ Johnson (via DAL)
- Quentin Post (three-year, $30M)
- D’Angelo Russell (via WAS)
Departures:
- Ja Morant (POR)
- Santi Aldama (DAL)
- Rayan Rupert (PHI)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (buyout–> PHI)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Walter Clayton Jr.
- SG: Jaylen Wells
- SF: Cedric Coward
- PF: Cameron Boozer
- C: Zach Edey
Miami Heat:
Re-signings:
- Andrew Wiggins (three-year, $64M)
- Simone Fontecchio (one-year, $2.8M)
- Vlad Goldin (two-way)
Additions:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (via MIL)
- Bobby Portis (via MIL)
- Ryan Conwell (R2, P37)
- Tre Donaldson (two-way)
- Tim Hardaway Jr. (one year, $6.5M)
- Klay Thompson (two-year, $11.48M)
Departures:
- Tyler Herro (MIL)
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIL)
- Kel’el Ware (MIL)
- Kasparas Jakučionis (MIL)
- Norman Powell (CHI)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Davion Mitchell
- SG: Tim Hardaway Jr.
- SF: Andrew Wiggins
- PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo
- C: Bam Adebayo
Milwaukee Bucks:
Re-signings:
- Jericho Sims ($2.8M Player Option)
- Kevin Porter Jr. ($5.39M Player Option)
- Ousmane Dieng (three-year, $17.5M)
- Pete Nance (two-year, $5.3M)
- Gary Trent Jr. (four-year, $64M)
Additions:
- Brayden Burries (R1, P10)
- Nate Ament (R1, P13)
- Malique Lewis (R2, P60)
- Rafael Castro (Two-Way)
- Bogoljub Marković (four-year, $9.3M)
- Kam Jones (two-way)
- Caris LeVert (via DET)
Departures:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA)
- Bobby Portis (MIA)
- Taurean Prince (DET)
- Gary Harris (DET)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Ryan Hollins
- SG: Tyler Herro
- SF: Jaime Jaquez Jr
- PF: Kyle Kuzma
- C: Kel’el Ware
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Re-signings:
- Ayo Dosunmu (five-year, $112M)
- Bones Hyland (one-year, $2.8M)
Additions:
- Isaiah Evans (R2, P33)
- Trey Kaufmann-Renn (R2, P59)
- LaMelo Ball (via CHA)
- Josh Green (via CHA)
- Trey Lyles (one-year, $3.9M)
- Jonathan Kuminga (two-year, $13M)
Departures:
- Naz Reid (CHA)
- Joe Ingles (Overseas)
- Mike Conley (BOS)
- Kyle Anderson (TOR)
- Julian Phillips (HOU)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: LaMelo Ball
- SG: Ayo Dosunmu
- SF: Anthony Edwards
- PF: Jaden McDaniels
- C: Rudy Gobert
New Orleans Pelicans
Re-signings:
- Karlo Matković ($2.3M Team Option)
- Deandre Jordan (1 year, $3.88M)
Additions:
- Kobe Bufkin (one-year deal)
- Bennedict Mathurin (two-year, $16M)
Departures:
- Kevon Looney (LAL)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Jeremiah Fears
- SG: Dejounte Murray
- SF: Trey Murphy
- PF: Zion Williamson
- C: Derik Queen
New York Knicks:
Re-signings:
- Mohamed Diawara (two-year, $10M)
- Jose Alvarado (three-year, $14M)
- Landry Shamet (four-year, $24M)
- Jordan Clarkson (one-year, $3.9M)
Additions:
- Jack Kayil (R2, P39)
- Tyler Nickel (R2, P47)
- Andre Drummond (one-year, $3.9M)
Departures:
- Ariel Hukporti (PHI)
- Mitchell Robinson (BOS)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Jalen Brunson
- SG: Mikal Bridges:
- SF: Josh Hart
- PF: OG Anunoby
- C: Karl Anthony Towns
Oklahoma City Thunder:
Re-signings:
- Isaiah Hartenstein (three-year, $75M)
Additions:
- Aday Mara (R1, P12)
- Bennett Stirtz (R1, P16)
- Otega Oweh (R2, P41)
- Josh Dix (two-way)
Departures:
- Aaron Wiggins (ATL)
- Isaiah Joe (DET)
- Branden Carlson (POR)
- Adam Flagler (SAC)
- Payton Sandfort (waived)
- Luguentz Dort (ATL)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Shai Gilgeous Alexander
- SG: Jared McCain
- SF: Jalen Williams
- PF: Chet Holmgren
- C: Isaiah Hartenstein
Orlando Magic:
Re-signings:
- Jonathan Isaac (one year deal)
- Jevon Carter (one-year, $3.5M)
Additions:
- Izaiyah Nelson (R2, P51)
- Nikola Vučević (one-year, $3.9M)
Departures:
- Moe Wagner (BKN)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Anthony Black
- SG: Desmond Bane
- SF: Franz Wagner
- PF: Paolo Banchero
- C: Wendell Carter Jr.
Philadelphia 76ers:
Re-signings: N/A
Additions:
- Labaron Philon Jr (R1, P22)
- Dean Wade (four-year, $39M)
- Ariel Hukporti (one-year, $3.4M)
- Jaylen Brown (via BOS)
- Anfernee Simons (two-year, $12.3M)
- Rayan Rupert (two-way)
- Caleb Love (two-way)
- LeBron James (two-year, $8M)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (one-year, $3.8M)
Departures:
- Quentin Grimes (LAL)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (IND)
- Paul George (BOS)
- Kyle Lowry (TOR)
- Andre Drummond (NYK)
- Dalen Terry (waived)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Tyrese Maxey
- SG: VJ Edgecombe
- SF: Jaylen Brown
- PF: LeBron James
- C: Joel Embiid
Phoenix Suns:
Re-signings:
- Collin Gillespie (four-year, $48M)
- Mark Wlliams (three-year, $38M)
- Jordan Goodwin (three-year, $19M)
- Jamaree Bouyea ($2.58M Team Option)
- Koby Brea (two-way)
Additions:
- Koa Peat (R1, P30)
- Miles Bridges (via CHA)
- Luke Kennard (two-year, $13M)
- Pat Spencer (two-way)
Departures:
- Grayson Allen (CHA)
- Royce O’Neale (CHA)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Devin Booker
- SG: Jalen Green
- SF: Dillon Brooks
- PF: Miles Bridges
- C: Mark Williams
Portland Trailblazers:
Re-signings:
- Robert Williams III (three-year, $44M)
Additions:
- Jaron Pierre Jr (R2, P58)
- Ja Morant (via MEM)
- Branden Carlson (one-year, $2.5M)
- Micah Potter (claimed off waivers)
- John Tonje (two-way)
Departures:
- Jerami Grant (MEM)
- Kris Murray (MEM)
- Caleb Love (PHI)
- Matisse Thybulle (LAL)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Ja Morant
- SG: Damian Lillard
- SF: Shaedon Sharpe
- PF: Deni Avdija
- C: Donovan Clingan
Sacramento Kings:
Re-signings:
- Zach LaVine ($49M Player Option)
- Precious Achiuwa (2 year, $11.5M)
Additions:
- Darius Acuff Jr (R1, P7)
- Alex Karaban (R1, P29)
- Emanuel Sharp (R2, P45)
- Adam Flagler (two-way)
- Jonathan Mogbo (two-way)
- Ben Simmons (one-year, $3.5M)
Departures:
- Devin Carter (ATL–>BOS)
- DeMar DeRozan (waived)
- Isaiah Stevens (waived)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Darius Acuff Jr
- SG: Zach LaVine
- SF: Keegan Murray
- PF: Domantas Sabonis
- C: Maxime Raynaud
San Antonio Spurs:
Re-signings:
- Harrison Barnes (one-year, $8M)
- Julian Champagnie (three-year, $15M)
- Victor Wembanyama (five-year, $252M)
- Jordan McLaughlin (one-year, $3.3M)
Additions:
- Jayden Quaintance (R1, P20)
- Tarris Reed Jr (R1, P26)
- Ja’Kobi Gillespie (R1, P42)
- Maliq Brown (R2, P44)
- Tobias Harris (two-year, $31M)
Departures:
- Harrison Ingram (UTA)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: De’Aaron Fox
- SG: Stephon Castle
- SF: Devin Vassell
- PF: Julian Champaigne
- C: Victor Wembanyama
Toronto Raptors:
Re-signings:
- Trayce Jackson-Davis ($2.41M Team Option)
- Alijah Martin (two-year, $4.2M)
Additions:
- Allen Graves (R1, P19)
- Jaden Bradley (R2, P50)
- Kawhi Leonard (via LAC)
- Kyle Anderson (one-year, $3.9M)
- Kyle Lowry (one-day deal)
Departures:
- Brandon Ingram (LAC)
- Gradey Dick (LAC)
- Sandro Mamukelashvili (LAL)
- Jonathan Mogbo (SAC)
- Kyle Lowry (retiring)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Immanuel Quickley
- SG: RJ Barrett
- SF: Kawhi Leonard
- PF: Scottie Barnes
- C: Jakob Poeltl
Utah Jazz:
Re-signings:
- Jusuf Nurkic (two-year, $22M)
Additions:
- Darryn Peterson (R1, P2)
- Tamar Bates (two-way)
- Blake Hinson (two-way)
- Jaxon Hayes (two-year, $12M)
- Josh Okogie (two-year, $12M)
- Harrison Ingram (one-year, $2.4M)
Departures:
- Walker Kessler (LAL)
- Oscar Tshiebwe (HOU)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Keyonte George
- SG: Darryn Peterson
- SF: Ace Bailey
- PF: Lauri Markkanen
- C: Jaren Jackson Jr.
Washington Wizards:
Re-signings:
- Trae Young (four-year, $212M)
- Jamir Watkins (two-way)
- Alondes Williams (exhibit-10)
Additions:
- AJ Dybantsa (R1,P1)
- Felix Okpara (R2, P46)
- Deandre Ayton ($8.1M Player Option via LAL)
- Khris Middleton (three-year, $17.6M)
Departures:
- Leaky Black (Waived)
- Jaden Hardy (LAL)
- D’Angelo Russell (MEM)
Projected Starting Lineup:
- PG: Trae Young
- SG: Kyshawn George
- SF: AJ Dybantsa
- PF: Anthony Davis
- C: Alex Sarr
