To help identify which teams will be looking to acquire players for a playoff or championship push, which teams will trade players to accumulate more draft picks and which teams will mostly hold pat with what they have, we have broken down the rosters and draft picks for all 30 teams.
Along with identifying the big questions each team must answer leading up to the Feb. 10 trade deadline, we've listed the players who are off the board (either because they can't be traded due to some contract restriction or because the team wouldn't trade them in any situation), potential trade targets, value contracts and tough-to-move contracts (though if the past few years with John Wall, Russell Westbrook and others have taught us anything, it's that almost no contract is truly unmovable).
KEY: Player = player option, RFA = restricted free agent, UFA = unrestricted free agent, Team = team option, ETO = early termination option
MORE: Everyone who becomes trade eligible on Dec. 15
Atlanta Hawks
Front-office discussions: Is there enough body of work to determine that this roster does not work? What is the trade value of the expiring contracts of Lou Williams, Delon Wright and Gorgui Dieng? Will ownership sign off on going into the luxury tax (currently $2.4 million below)?
Off the board: Trae Young ($8.3M, Player 2026), Kevin Huerter ($4.3M, UFA 2026), Clint Capela ($18.6M, UFA 2025).
Young and Huerter have a poison-pill restriction.
Capela cannot be traded because of the extension he signed before the season.
Players with trade value: Danilo Gallinari ($21.5M, UFA 2022).
Gallinari has $5 million guaranteed in 2022-23.
Free agents in July: Delon Wright ($8.5M), Kevin Knox II ($5.8M, RFA), Lou Williams ($5M), Gorgui Dieng ($4M) and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: De'Andre Hunter ($7.8M, RFA 2023), Onyeka Okongwu ($6.1M, RFA 2024) and Jalen Johnson ($2.7M, RFA 2025).
Long-term salary: John Collins ($23M, Player 2025) and Bogdan Bogdanovic ($18M, Player 2023).
Draft capital: Atlanta controls all of its future first-round picks. The Hawks are owed a first-round pick from the Thunder in 2022, but only if it falls outside of the top 14. The Hawks also have a first-round pick from Charlotte that is top-18 projected in 2022, top-16 in 2023 and top-14 in 2024 and 2025.
The finances: The Hawks are $2.4 million below the luxury tax this season. Because of the extensions to Young and Huerter, Atlanta could be a tax team in 2022-23.
Boston Celtics
Front-office discussions: Do we try to add a superstar using the contracts of Marcus Smart, Josh Richardson and draft picks? Will ownership sign off on using the $17.2 million trade exception, which would result in a significant financial luxury tax penalty? What is the upside of our recent first-round picks not named Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown?
Off the board: Jayson Tatum ($37.1M, Player 2025), Robert Williams III ($3.7M, UFA 2026) and Marcus Smart ($14.3M, UFA 2026).
Smart cannot be traded until Jan. 25.
Williams has a poison-pill restriction.
Value contract: Jaylen Brown ($26.7M, UFA 2024).
Free agents in July: Dennis Schroder ($5.9M), Bruno Fernando ($1.8M), Enes Freedom ($1.7M), Bol Bol ($2.2M, RFA) and P.J. Dozier ($1.9M).
Controllable contracts: Aaron Nesmith ($3.6M, RFA 2024), Payton Pritchard ($2.1M, RFA 2024), Grant Williams ($2.6M, RFA 2023) and Romeo Langford ($1.8M, RFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Al Horford ($27M, UFA 2023) and Josh Richardson ($11.6M, UFA 2023).
Horford has $14.5 million guaranteed in 2022-23.
Draft capital: The Celtics control all their future first-round picks.
The finances: The Celtics are $850K over the luxury tax. They have three trade exceptions of $17.2 million, $9.8 million and $6.9 million. Boston is projected to be over the luxury tax in 2022-23.
Brooklyn Nets
Front-office discussions: Do we entertain extending Kyrie Irving? What are the financial implications of using either the $11.5 million or $6.2 million trade exception? Acquiring a player earning $10 million would cost an additional $56 million toward the luxury tax. Who is expendable if we need to open up a roster spot?
Off the board: Kevin Durant ($42M, UFA 2025) and James Harden ($44.3M, Player 2022).
Players with possible trade value: Kyrie Irving ($35.3M, Player 2022).
Free agents in July: Harden, Irving, Patty Mills ($6.2M, Player), Bruce Brown, ($4.7M), Blake Griffin ($1.7M), LaMarcus Aldridge ($1.7M), James Johnson ($1.7M), Nic Claxton ($1.8M), Paul Millsap ($1.7M) and DeAndre' Bembry ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Cam Thomas ($2M, RFA 2025), Jevon Carter ($3.5M, UFA 2023) and Day'Ron Sharpe ($2M, RFA 2025).
Long-term salary: Joe Harris ($17.4M, UFA 2024).
Draft capital: The Nets owe Houston unprotected first-round picks in 2022, 2024 and 2026. The Rockets also have the right to swap firsts with Brooklyn in 2023, 2025 and 2027.
The finances: The Nets are $35.3M over the luxury tax. They have $11.5 million and $6.3 million trade exceptions. Brooklyn is $16.5 million over the tax in 2022-23.
Charlotte Hornets
Front-office discussions: What is the window with this roster? Do we stay patient with this team, or is there a trade that can put us in the top six of the East? The Hornets have the fifth-youngest roster in the NBA.
Off the board: LaMelo Ball ($8.2M, RFA 2024) and Terry Rozier ($17.9M).
Rozier cannot be traded until Jan. 30.
Value contract but should be off the board: Miles Bridges ($5.2M, RFA 2022).
Free agents in July: Bridges, Cody Martin (RFA) and Jalen McDaniels ($1.8M, Team).
Controllable contracts: Kelly Oubre Jr. ($12M, UFA 2023), Mason Plumlee ($9.3M, UFA 2023), Ish Smith ($4.5M, UFA 2023), P.J. Washington ($4.2M, RFA 2023), James Bouknight ($4.2M, RFA 2025), Kai Jones ($2.8M, RFA 2025), Vernon Carey Jr. ($1.5M, Team 2023), Nick Richards ($1.5M, RFA 2023) and JT Thor ($1.3M, Team 2024).
Oubre has $5M guaranteed in 2022-23; Plumlee has $4.3M guaranteed; Smith has no guaranteed money.
Long-term salary: Gordon Hayward ($29.9M, UFA 2024).
Draft capital: The Hornets owe the Knicks a first-round pick that is top-18 protected in 2022. The protection drops to top 16 in 2023 and then top 14 after that. They are allowed to trade a first-round pick, but only two years after the pick to New York is conveyed.
The finances: The Hornets are $19.7 million under the luxury tax this season. They have $115 million in salary for 2022-23 but only $91 million of that is guaranteed.
Chicago Bulls
Front-office discussions: Is Patrick Williams expendable if we can acquire a top level wing? Do we have enough scoring off the bench? Is there a stretch-4 who fits into our $5 million trade exception (with the cost of going into the tax)? Should we open up an extra roster spot and waive Matt Thomas before the Jan. 7 guarantee deadline?
Off the board: Zach LaVine ($19.5M, UFA 2022), DeMar DeRozan ($26M, UFA 2024) and Alfonzo McKinnie ($1.0M, UFA 2023).
McKinnie has a signing restriction.
Players with trade value: Coby White ($5.8M, RFA 2023).
Free agents in July: LaVine, Derrick Jones Jr. ($9.7M), Troy Brown Jr. ($5.2M, RFA), Tony Bradley ($1.8M, Player) and Matt Thomas ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: White, Patrick Williams ($7.4M, RFA 2024), Marko Simonovic ($925K, RFA 2024), Ayo Dosunmu ($925K, RFA 2023), Javonte Green ($1.7M, UFA 2023) and Alize Johnson ($1.7M, UFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Lonzo Ball ($18.6M, Player 2024), Alex Caruso ($8.6M, UFA 2025) and Nikola Vucevic ($24M, UFA 2023).
Caruso has $3 million guaranteed in 2024-25.
Draft capital: The Bulls owe the Magic a top-four protected first-round pick in 2023. The protection drops to top three in 2024, and becomes a 2026 second-round pick if it hasn't conveyed by then. Two years after the condition to Orlando is met, the Bulls will send San Antonio a first-round pick (the earliest can be 2025). They are not allowed to trade any of their own first-round picks outright, unless the protection is lifted. The Bulls are allowed to trade the 2022 first they received from Portland as part of the Lauri Markkanen trade. The first is lottery-protected until 2028.
The finances: Chicago is $2.9M below the luxury tax this season. The Bulls have only $100 million in committed salary in 2022-23 but are over the salary cap due to the $29.3 million Zach LaVine free-agent hold.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Front-office discussions: Should we explore trade options for the injured Collin Sexton?
Off the board: Darius Garland ($7M, RFA 2023), Evan Mobley ($8.1M, RFA 2025) and Jarrett Allen ($20M, UFA 2026).
Value contract: Cedi Osman ($8.1M, UFA 2024).
The 2023-24 contract for Osman is non-guaranteed.
Free agents in July: Collin Sexton ($6.3M, RFA 2022), Rajon Rondo ($1.7M) and Ed Davis ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Isaac Okoro ($6.7M, RFA 2024), Dylan Windler ($2.2M, RFA 2023), Kevin Pangos ($1.7M, RFA 2023), Dean Wade ($1.8M, Team 2022) and Lamar Stevens ($1.5M, Team 2023).
Long-term salary: Caris LeVert ($17.5M, UFA 2023), Lauri Markkanen ($15.7M, UFA 2025) and Kevin Love ($31.3M, UFA 2023).
Draft capital: The Cavaliers owe Indiana a lottery-protected first in 2022. The pick is also top-14 protected in 2023.
The finances: The Cavaliers are $3.6 million below the luxury tax this season. They have $108 million in committed salary for next season. Cleveland has a $4.2 million trade exception.
Dallas Mavericks
Front-office discussions: Is there a player who fits into our $10.9 million trade exception? Which current player can be waived if there is a player available in the buyout market? Do we lift the protection (top 10) on the 2023 pick owed to New York and move a future first-round pick if there is a trade that helps now?
Off the board: Luka Doncic ($10.2M, Player 2027).
Players with trade value: Dorian Finney-Smith ($4M, UFA 2022) and Jalen Brunson ($1.8M, UFA 2022).
Free agents in July: Finney-Smith, Brunson, Trey Burke ($3.2M, Player), Willie Cauley-Stein ($4.1M).
Controllable contracts: Boban Marjanovic ($3.5M, UFA 2023), Sterling Brown ($3M, UFA 2023), Maxi Kleber ($9M, UFA 2023), Josh Green ($3M, RFA 2024), Frank Ntilikina ($1.8M, UFA 2023) and Moses Brown ($1.7M, Team 2023).
The Kleber contract for 2022-23 is non-guaranteed.
Long-term salary: Kristaps Porzingis ($31.7M, Player 2023), Tim Hardaway Jr. ($21.3M, UFA 2025), Dwight Powell ($11.1M, UFA 2023) and Reggie Bullock ($9.5M, UFA 2024).
Draft capital: The Mavericks owe New York a first-round pick that is top-10 protected in 2023, 2024 or 2025. The Mavericks can trade a first, two years after the pick to New York is conveyed. The earliest would be 2025.
The finances: The Mavericks are $16.3 million below the luxury tax this season. They have a $10.9 million trade exception from the Josh Richardson trade. Dallas has $138 million in salary for 2022-23, $7 million below the tax.
Denver Nuggets
Front-office discussions: What is the timeline for Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray to return? If both are out for an extended time, do we punt on the trade deadline?
Off the board: Nikola Jokic ($31.6M, UFA 2023), Jamal Murray ($29.5M, UFA 2024), Aaron Gordon ($16.4M, Player 2025) and Michael Porter Jr. ($5.3M, UFA 2027).
Gordon cannot be traded because of an extension restriction. Porter has a poison-pill restriction.
Valuable contract: Monte Morris ($8.4M, UFA 2024).
Free agents in July: JaMychal Green ($8.2M, Player), Facundo Campazzo, Jeff Green ($4.5M, Player), Austin Rivers ($1.7M), Vlatko Cancar ($1.8M, RFA) and Bryn Forbes ($4.5M).
Controllable contracts: Zeke Nnaji ($2.5M, RFA 2024) and Bones Hyland ($2.1M, RFA 2025).
Long-term salary: Will Barton ($15.6M, UFA 2023).
Draft capital: The Nuggets owe Oklahoma City a first-round pick that is top-14 protected in 2023, 2024 and 2025. They also owe Orlando a first, two years after the pick to OKC is conveyed. Likely to convey in 2025, that pick has top-five protection in 2025, 2026 or 2027.
The finances: The Nuggets are $1.4 million below the luxury tax. Because of the recent extensions of Porter and Gordon, Denver will be in the luxury tax next offseason.
Detroit Pistons
Front-office discussions: Do we maximize the trade value of Jerami Grant now?
Off the board: Cade Cunningham ($10.1M, RFA 2025).
Value contract: Jerami Grant ($20M, UFA 2023).
Free agents in July: Hamidou Diallo ($5.2M, Team), Josh Jackson ($5M), Cory Joseph ($4.9M, Player), Trey Lyles ($2.5M, Team), Frank Jackson ($3M, Team), Rodney McGruder ($1.7M) and Luka Garza ($925K, Team).
Controllable contracts: Killian Hayes ($5.6M, RFA 2024), Isaiah Stewart ($3.3M, RFA 2024), Saddiq Bey ($2.8M, RFA 2024), Saben Lee ($1.5M, Team 2023) and Isaiah Livers ($1.1M, Team 2023).
Long-term salary: Kelly Olynyk ($12.2M, UFA 2024).
Draft capital: The Pistons owe Oklahoma City a first-round pick that has declining protection from 2022 to 2027 (2022: top 16; 2023 and 2024: top 18; 2025: top 13; 2026: top 11; 2027: top 9). Detroit is not allowed to trade a first-round pick in any season unless the protection is lifted.
The finances: The Pistons are $13.1 million below the luxury tax this season. They are one of a handful of teams who project to have more than $20 million in cap space next offseason.
Golden State Warriors
Front-office discussions: How do we integrate James Wiseman to the lineup? Who is expendable if we need to open up a roster spot? Keep in mind that the Warriors never made a deadline trade when they were competing for a championship (2014-19).
Off the board: Stephen Curry ($45.8M, UFA 2026), Klay Thompson ($38M, UFA 2024) and Draymond Green ($24M, Player 2023).
Value contracts: Jordan Poole ($2.2M, RFA 2023) and Jonathan Kuminga ($5.5M, RFA 2025).
Free agents in July: Kevon Looney ($5.2M), Juan Toscano-Anderson ($1.7M, RFA), Otto Porter Jr. ($1.7M), Nemanja Bjelica ($1.7M), Andre Iguodala ($1.7M), Damion Lee ($1.9M) and Gary Payton II ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Moses Moody ($3.6M, RFA 2025) and James Wiseman ($9.2M, RFA 2024).
Long-term salary: Andrew Wiggins ($31.6M, UFA 2023).
Draft capital: Golden State owes Memphis a first-round pick that is top-four protected in 2024, top-one in 2025 and unprotected in 2026. The Warriors can trade their 2022 first-round pick, and an additional first-round pick two years after the pick to Memphis is conveyed.
The finances: The Warriors are $39.3 million over the tax threshold and are faced with a record $170.3 million penalty. Golden State is $26.4 million over the tax next season.
Houston Rockets
Front-office discussions: Do we trust Kevin Porter Jr. moving forward? What is the value of veterans Daniel Theis, D.J. Augustin and Eric Gordon? Do we explore the trade front for Christian Wood? Is it worth exploring buyout talks with John Wall after the deadline or will he have trade value on an expiring $47.1M contract in the offseason?
Off the board: Jalen Green ($8.9M, RFA 2025) and Garrison Mathews ($2M, Player 2024).
Mathews has a signing restriction.
Value contracts: Eric Gordon ($18.2M, UFA 2024) and Christian Wood ($13.7M, UFA 2023).
The Gordon $20.9 million contract in 2023-24 is non-guaranteed.
Free agents in July: John Wall ($44.3M, Player 2023).
Controllable contracts: Alperen Sengun ($3.2M, RFA 2025), Usman Garuba ($2.4M, RFA 2025), Josh Christopher ($2.3M, RFA 2025), Kevin Porter Jr. ($1.8M, RFA 2023), Jae'Sean Tate ($1.5M, Team 2022), D.J. Augustin ($7M, UFA 2023), David Nwaba ($4.7M, Team 2023), Kenyon Martin Jr. ($1.5M, Team 2023) and Armoni Brooks ($1.5M, Team 2024).
The Augustin $7.3 million contract in 2022-23 is guaranteed for $333K.
Long-term salary: Daniel Theis ($8.3M, Team 2024).
Draft capital: Houston has unprotected first-round picks from Brooklyn in 2022, 2024, 2026 and an unprotected first from Milwaukee in 2023. The Rockets also have the right to swap firsts with the Nets in 2023, 2025 and 2027. The Rockets owe the Thunder first-round picks in 2024 (top-four protected) and 2026 (top-four protected). In addition, Oklahoma City has the right to swap picks in 2025 (top-10 protected; OKC has the right to swap with the Rockets or Clippers).
The finances: Houston is $9.3 million below the luxury tax this season. Including the $47.4 million John Wall player option, the Rockets are $16.5 million below the tax next season.
Indiana Pacers
Front-office discussions: What is the blueprint for rebuilding this roster? Is it time to explore splitting up Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner? Can the expiring contract of Jeremy Lamb turn into a trade exception and draft compensation? Can this roster improve but also stay under the tax (currently $1.4M below)?
Off the board: Malcolm Brogdon ($21.7M, UFA 2025) and and Keifer Sykes ($538K, RFA 2023).
Brogdon has an extension restriction and cannot be traded.
Sykes has a signing restriction.
Only if the perfect trade arises: Domantas Sabonis ($19.8M, UFA 2024).
Value contracts: Myles Turner ($18M, UFA 2023), T.J. McConnell ($7.5M, UFA 2025) and Justin Holiday ($6M, UFA 2023).
McConnell's $9.3 million contract in 2024-25 is guaranteed for $5 million.
Free agents in July: Ricky Rubio ($17.8M), T.J. Warren ($12.7M), Jeremy Lamb ($10.5M) and Oshae Brissett ($1.7M, Team).
Controllable contracts: Chris Duarte ($3.7M, RFA 2025), Torrey Craig ($4.9M, UFA 2023), Goga Bitadze ($3.1M, RFA 2023), Isaiah Jackson ($2.5M, RFA 2025).
Draft capital: The Pacers control all their future first-round picks. They have a 2022 lottery-protected first from Cleveland. The pick is lottery-protected in 2023 if not conveyed this season.
The finances: Indiana is $2.4 million below the luxury tax this season. The Pacers have three trade exceptions of $7.3 million, $4.0 million and $2.3 million. They are projected to be over the salary cap next season.
LA Clippers
Front-office discussions: Are we looking to shed salary and pay less of a tax penalty? With an open roster spot, do we explore using the $8.2 million trade exception? Do we convert the Two-Way contract of Amir Coffey with the open roster spot?
Off the board: Leonard ($39.3M, Team 2024), George ($39.3M, Team 2024) and Terance Mann ($1.8M, UFA 2025).
Mann has an extension restriction and cannot be traded.
Value contracts: Reggie Jackson ($10.4M, UFA 2023) and Ivica Zubac ($7.5M, UFA 2023).
Free agents in July: Robert Covington ($13M), Serge Ibaka ($9.7M), Nicolas Batum ($3.2M, Player) and Isaiah Hartenstein ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Jason Preston ($1.1M-RFA 2024) and Brandon Boston Jr. ($925K, RFA 2024).
Long-term salary: Marcus Morris Sr. ($15.6M, UFA 2024), Norman Powell ($15.5M, UFA 2026) and Luke Kennard ($13.3M, Team 2024).
Draft capital: The Clippers owe unprotected first-round picks in 2022, 2024 and 2026 to Oklahoma City from the Paul George trade. In addition, the Thunder can swap firsts in 2023 and 2025. The Clippers can trade a first-round pick but only in 2028.
The finances: The Clippers are projected to have a $119 million tax penalty. They have trade exceptions of $8.3 million and $2.1 million. They are projected to be in the tax again in 2022-23.
Los Angeles Lakers
Front-office discussions: Who is the odd man out (DeAndre Jordan or Kent Bazemore) if we want to open up another roster spot? Do we explore packaging Kendrick Nunn and one of the minimum players? Who is expendable on the roster, do we have assets (and contracts to send out) to improve or will improvement have to come from the current roster? Is our 2027 first off limits for a short-term fix?
Off the board: LeBron James ($41.2M, UFA 2023) and Anthony Davis ($35.7M, Player 2025).
Value contract: Talen Horton-Tucker ($9.5M, Player 2024).
Free agents in July: Russell Westbrook ($44.2M, Player), Kendrick Nunn ($5M, Player), Trevor Ariza ($1.7), Wayne Ellington ($1.7M), Dwight Howard ($1.7M), Kent Bazemore ($1.7M), Malik Monk ($1.7M), Carmelo Anthony ($1.7M), DeAndre Jordan ($1.7M) and Avery Bradley ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Austin Reaves ($925K, RFA 2023).
Draft capital: The Lakers owe New Orleans or Memphis a first-round pick in 2022. In addition, the Pelicans have the right to swap in 2023 plus an unprotected first-round pick from Los Angeles in 2024. The Pelicans have the right to defer the 2024 first-rounder until 2025. The Lakers can trade a first-round pick in 2027 or 2028.
The finances: The Lakers are $18.6M over the luxury tax this season. Despite having only five players under contract for next season, the Lakers are projected to be over the luxury tax.
Memphis Grizzlies
Front-office discussions: Who is expendable if we want to add a second star? Should we play the waiting game again until the offseason? Should we look to move off the expiring contract of Kyle Anderson? Are the first-round picks we're owed from Utah, Golden State and the Lakers in play for the right deal?
Off the board: Ja Morant ($9.6M, RFA 2023), Jaren Jackson Jr. ($9.2M, UFA 2026) and Killian Tillie ($1.9M, RFA 2023).
Jackson has a poison-pill restriction in his contract.
Tillie has a signing restriction.
Value contracts: De'Anthony Melton ($8.8M, UFA 2024) and Dillon Brooks ($12.2M, UFA 2023).
Melton has $1.5 million guaranteed in 2023-24.
Free agents in July: Tyus Jones ($8.4M), Jarrett Culver ($6.4M) and Kyle Anderson ($9.9M).
Controllable contracts: Ziaire Williams ($4.4M, RFA 2025), Brandon Clarke ($2.7M, RFA 2023), John Konchar ($2.2M, Team 2024), Desmond Bane ($2M, RFA 2023), Santi Aldama ($1.9M, RFA 2025) and Xavier Tillman ($1.5M, Team 2024).
Long-term salary: Steven Adams ($17.1M, UFA 2023).
Draft capital: The Grizzlies control all their future first-round picks. Memphis has a first-round pick from Utah that is top-six protected in 2022, top-three protected in 2023 and top-one protected in 2024. The Grizzlies also have a 2022 first-round pick from the Lakers that is top-10 protected (New Orleans will retain it if it falls in the top 10). Memphis also has a first-round pick from the Warriors that is top-four protected in 2024, top-one protected in 2025 and unprotected in 2026.
The finances: The Grizzlies are slightly above the salary cap and well positioned below the tax threshold to take back salary this season. They could have close to $25 million in room next offseason but at the expense of free agents Tyus Jones and Kyle Anderson.
Miami Heat
Front-office discussions: Do we convert the Two-Way contract of Caleb Martin? Should we trade KZ Okpala to open up more room below the tax and create an open roster spot?
Off the board: Jimmy Butler ($36M, UFA 2026), Kyle Lowry ($27M, UFA 2024) and Bam Adebayo ($28.1M, UFA 2026).
Value contract: Tyler Herro ($4M, RFA 2023).
Free agents in July: KZ Okpala ($1.8M, RFA), Dewayne Dedmon ($1.7M), Markieff Morris ($1.7M), Victor Oladipo ($1.7M) and Udonis Haslem ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Omer Yurtseven ($1.7M, RFA 2023), Max Strus ($1.7M, UFA 2023) and Gabe Vincent ($1.7M, UFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Duncan Robinson ($15.7M, UFA 2026) and P.J. Tucker ($7M, UFA 2023).
Draft capital: Miami owes OKC a first-round pick that is top-13 protected in 2023, top-14 protected in 2024 and 2025 and unprotected in 2026. The Heat are allowed to trade a first-round pick but only two years after it is conveyed to the Thunder. The Rockets also have the right to swap Brooklyn's first-round pick in 2022 with Miami's first if it falls outside the top 14.
The finances: The Heat are $166K below the luxury tax. They are projected to be over the luxury tax in 2022-23.
Milwaukee Bucks
Front-office discussions: Do we make Donte DiVincenzo available? What free agent should we target with the final roster spot?
Off the board: Giannis Antetokounmpo ($39.4M, Player 2025), Khris Middleton ($35.5M, Player 2023), Jrue Holiday ($32.4M, Player 2024) and Wesley Matthews ($1.3M, UFA 2022).
Matthews cannot be traded because of a signing restriction.
Value contracts: Pat Connaughton ($5.3M, Player 2023) and Donte DiVincenzo ($4.7M, RFA 2022).
Free agents in July: Cousins, Connaughton, DiVincenzo, Bobby Portis ($4.3M, Player 2022), Semi Ojeleye ($1.7M), Rodney Hood ($1.7M), Thanasis Antetokounmpo ($1.7M, Player 2022) and Jordan Nwora ($1.5M, RFA).
Controllable contracts: George Hill ($4M, UFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Grayson Allen ($4.1M, UFA 2024) and Brook Lopez ($13.3M, UFA 2023).
Allen has a poison-pill restriction in his contract.
Draft capital: Milwaukee will send New Orleans unprotected first-round picks in 2025 and 2027 from the Jrue Holiday trade. The Bucks also owe Houston an unprotected first in 2023. The Pelicans have the right to swap firsts in 2024 and 2026. Milwaukee has its own first-round pick in 2022, 2024 and 2026 but cannot trade those. The earliest pick the Bucks can trade is in 2028.
The finances: The Bucks are $20.3M over the luxury tax this season. They are projected to be over the tax next year.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Front-office discussions: How do we balance staying under the luxury tax ($873K below) and improving the roster? How aggressive in a trade should we be with our first-round pick in 2022 and in the future? Do we look into extending Patrick Beverley?
Off the board: Anthony Edwards ($10.3M, RFA 2024).
Value contract: Karl-Anthony Towns ($31.7M, UFA 2024).
Free agents in July: Taurean Prince ($13M), Patrick Beverley ($14.3M), Josh Okogie ($4.1M), Jake Layman ($3.9M), Naz Reid ($1.8M, Team) and Jaylen Nowell ($1.8M, Team).
Controllable contracts: Jarred Vanderbilt ($4.1M, Team 2023), Jordan McLaughlin ($2M, UFA 2024), Jaden McDaniels ($2.1M, RFA 2024), Leandro Bolmaro ($2.4M, RFA 2025).
Long-term salary: D'Angelo Russell ($30M, UFA 2023) and Malik Beasley ($14.5M, Team 2023).
Draft capital: The Timberwolves control all their future first-round picks.
The finances: Minnesota is $873K below the luxury tax this season. The Wolves could have up to $15 million in room next offseason.
New Orleans Pelicans
Front-office discussions: Is there a deal to take back long-term salary but at the benefit of acquiring draft picks? Should we take a patient approach with the $17.1 million trade exception and wait until the offseason? What is the upside of this roster with a healthy Zion Williamson?
Off the board: Nobody.
Value contract: Zion Williamson ($10.7M, RFA 2023).
Free agents in July: Tomas Satoransky ($10M).
Controllable contracts: Josh Hart ($12M, UFA 2024), Garrett Temple ($4.9M, UFA 2024), Jaxson Hayes ($5.3M, RFA 2023), Kira Lewis Jr. ($3.8M, RFA 2024), Trey Murphy III ($3.1M, RFA 2025), Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($3.3M, RFA 2023), Naji Marshall ($1.5M, Team 2023), Willy Hernangomez ($2.3M, Team 2023), Herbert Jones ($1.7M, Team 2023) and Didi Louzada ($1.8M, UFA 2025).
The Hart contract for 2022-23 is non-guaranteed.
Long-term salary: Brandon Ingram ($29.5M, UFA 2025), Jonas Valanciunas ($14M, UFA 2024) and Devonte' Graham ($11M, UFA 2025).
Draft capital: The Pelicans control all their future first-round picks. New Orleans has the Lakers' first in 2022 if it falls in the top 10. (The Grizzlies will receive it if it's pick 11-30.) The Pelicans also have the Lakers' unprotected first in 2024 (can defer to 2025). They also have the right to swap firsts with the Lakers in 2023. New Orleans has the Bucks' unprotected first in 2025 and 2027. It also has the right to swap firsts with Milwaukee in 2024 and 2026
The finances: The Pelicans are $2.5M above the salary cap this season. New Orleans has a $17.1 million and $3.9 million trade exception. The Pelicans will have cap space next offseason but only if they waive the non-guaranteed contract of Josh Hart.
New York Knicks
Front-office discussions: Do we continue to preach continuity and patience? What is the market for point guard Kemba Walker?
Value contract: RJ Barrett ($8.6M, RFA 2023).
Free agents in July: Mitchell Robinson ($1.8M).
Controllable contracts: Obi Toppin ($5.1M, RFA 2024), Taj Gibson ($4.9M, UFA 2023), Cam Reddish ($4.7M, RFA 2023), Immanuel Quickley ($2.2M, RFA 2024), Quentin Grimes ($2.2M) and Miles McBride ($925K, Team 2023).
The Gibson contract in 2022-23 is non-guaranteed.
Long-term salary: Julius Randle ($21.8M, Player 2025), Evan Fournier ($17.1M, Team 2024), Derrick Rose ($13.5M, Team 2023), Kemba Walker ($8.7M, UFA 2023), Nerlens Noel ($8.8M, Team 2023) and Alec Burks ($9.5M, Team 2024).
Draft capital: The Knicks control all their future first-round picks. New York has a first-round pick from Dallas that is top-10 protected in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The finances: New York is $16.7M under the luxury tax. The Knicks are not projected to have cap space next offseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Front-office discussions: Is there a trade worth making that would get us to the minimum salary cap floor? The Thunder are $23 million below the floor and $34 million below the salary cap.
Off the board: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($5.5M, UFA 2027) and Josh Giddey ($6M, RFA 2025).
Gilgeous-Alexander has a poison-pill restriction.
Value contracts: Derrick Favors ($9.7M, Player 2022), Kenrich Williams ($2M, UFA 2023), Mike Muscala ($3.5M, Team 2022), Isaiah Roby ($1.8M, Team 2022) and Luguentz Dort ($1.8M, Team 2022).
The Williams contract is non-guaranteed in 2022-23.
Free agents in July: Favors (Player), Muscala (Team), Roby (Team) and Dort (Team).
Controllable contracts: Aleksej Pokusevski ($3.1M, RFA 2024), Tre Mann ($2.9M, RFA 2025), Darius Bazley ($2.5M, RFA 2023), Ty Jerome ($1.8M, RFA 2023), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl ($2M, Team 2024), Theo Maledon ($2M, Team 2023) and Vit Krejci ($925K, Team 2024).
Draft capital: Besides their own first (they will send Atlanta a first in 2022 if it falls outside of the top 14), the Thunder have 12 future first-round picks from nine different teams.
The finances: Oklahoma City is $34 million below the cap and $23 million below the minimum salary floor. Oklahoma City is projected to be over the salary cap next season.
Orlando Magic
Front-office discussions: Should we use our $17.2 million trade exception to add talent and/or draft picks? Or also move the value contracts of Gary Harris and Terrence Ross? Or a combination of both options?
Value contract: Terrence Ross ($12.5M, UFA 2023) and Mo Bamba ($7.6M, RFA 2022).
Free agents in July: Gary Harris ($20.5M), Bamba, Michael Carter-Williams ($3.3M), Robin Lopez ($5M) and E'Twaun Moore ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Cole Anthony ($3.5M, RFA 2024), Jalen Suggs ($6.6M, RFA 2025), Franz Wagner ($5M, RFA 2025), Chuma Okeke ($3.3M, RFA 2024), R.J. Hampton ($2.3M, RFA 2024) and Moritz Wagner ($1.7M, UFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Markelle Fultz ($16.5M, UFA 2024), Jonathan Isaac ($17.4M, UFA 2025) and Wendell Carter Jr. ($6.9M, UFA 2026).
Fultz's $17 million contract in 2023-24 has $2 million of salary protection.
Draft capital: The Magic control all their future first-round picks. Orlando has a future first-round pick from Chicago that is top-four protected in 2023 and top-three protected in 2024. If OKC receives the Nuggets' first-round pick in 2023, Orlando will have a Denver first-round pick in 2025 (top-five protected). The pick also has top-five protection in 2026 or 2027 if not conveyed.
The finances: The Magic are right at the salary cap this season. They have three trade exceptions: $17.2 million, $4.3 million and $2 million. Orlando is projected to have $35 million in cap space next offseason.
Philadelphia 76ers
Front-office discussions: If there is no trade to our liking, are we content on waiting until the offseason with Ben Simmons?
Off the board: Joel Embiid ($31.6M, Player 2026).
Players with trade value: Ben Simmons ($33M, UFA 2025).
Value contracts: Matisse Thybulle ($2.8M, RFA 2023), Tyrese Maxey ($2.6M, RFA 2024), Furkan Korkmaz ($4.6M, UFA 2024), Seth Curry ($8.2M, UFA 2023) and Georges Niang ($3.3M, UFA 2023).
Free agents in July: Andre Drummond ($1.7M) and Shake Milton ($1.8M, Team).
Controllable contracts: Danny Green ($10M, UFA 2023), Jaden Springer ($2M, RFA 2025), Isaiah Joe ($1.5M, UFA 2023), Charles Bassey ($925K, RFA 2024) and Paul Reed ($1.5M, RFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Tobias Harris ($36M, UFA 2024).
Draft capital: Philadelphia owes Oklahoma City a future first-round pick that is top-six protected in 2025, and top-four protected in 2026 and 2027. The 76ers have their own first-round pick in 2024 but are not allowed to trade it.
The finances: The 76ers are $5M over the luxury tax threshold this season. They are projected to be over the luxury tax next season.
Phoenix Suns
Front-office discussions: What value do Dario Saric and a future first-round pick have? Are we comfortable taking back salary that stretches into 2022-23 and beyond? What position should we target with the final roster spot?
Off the board: Chris Paul ($30.8M, UFA 2025), Devin Booker ($31.7M, UFA 2024), Mikal Bridges ($5.6M, UFA 2026) and Bismack Biyombo ($911K, UFA 2022).
Bridges has a poison-pill restriction in his contract.
Biyombo has a trade restriction.
Free agents in July: Deandre Ayton ($12.6M, RFA), JaVale McGee ($5M), Jalen Smith ($4.5M), Abdel Nader ($2M, Team), Frank Kaminsky ($1.7M) and Elfrid Payton ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Cameron Payne ($6.5M, FA 2024), Cameron Johnson ($4.4M, RFA 2023), Dario Saric ($8.5M, UFA 2023) and Jae Crowder ($9.7M, UFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Landry Shamet ($3.8M, Team 2025).
Draft capital: Phoenix owes Oklahoma City a future first-round pick that is top-12 protected in 2022, top-10 in 2023, top-eight in 2024 and unprotected in 2025.
The finances: The Suns are $8.2 million below the luxury tax this season. They are projected to be a tax team next season if they re-sign restricted free agent Deandre Ayton.
Portland Trail Blazers
Front-office discussions: Do we split up the CJ McCollum contract to help balance the roster? Do we explore a buyout with Eric Bledsoe? What is the value of making the play-in tournament? Does the expiring contract of Jusuf Nurkic fit in the long term?
Off the board for now: Damian Lillard ($39.3M, Player 2024).
Players with trade value: CJ McCollum ($30.9M, UFA 2024) and Jusuf Nurkic ($12M).
Free agents in July: Anfernee Simons ($3.9M, RFA), Cody Zeller ($1.7M), Ben McLemore ($1.7M), Tony Snell ($1.7M), CJ Elleby ($1.7M) and Dennis Smith Jr. ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Eric Bledsoe ($18.2M, UFA 2022), Keon Johnson ($2.5M, RFA 2025), Justise Winslow ($3.9M, UFA 2023), Nassir Little ($2.3M, RFA 2023) and Greg Brown III ($925K, RFA 2024).
Bledsoe has $3.9M in guaranteed salary for 2022-23
Long-term salary: Larry Nance Jr. ($10.7M, UFA 2023).
Draft capital: The Trail Blazers are sending Chicago a first-round pick that has top-14 protection from 2022 through 2028. Because the pick has seven years of protection, they are not allowed to trade a first-round pick unless the protection is lifted.
The finances: Portland is $906K below the luxury tax threshold this season. They are projected to be right at the salary cap in 2021-22 but without Nurkic.
Sacramento Kings
Front-office discussions: Do we take the best-available trade approach with Marvin Bagley III or wait until the offseason and explore sign-and-trades? The priority is to make the playoffs, but should that come at the cost of future assets?
Players with trade value: Marvin Bagley III ($11.3M, RFA 2022).
Value contract: Harrison Barnes ($20.3M, UFA 2023).
Free agents in July: Bagley III, Tristan Thompson ($9.7M) and Damian Jones ($2M).
Controllable contracts: Davion Mitchell ($4.6M, RFA 2025), Tyrese Haliburton ($4M, RFA 2024), Robert Woodard II ($1.5M, Team 2023), Jahmi'us Ramsey ($1.5M, RFA 2023), Chimezie Metu ($1.8M, UFA 2023), Terence Davis ($4M, UFA 2023), Alex Len ($3.7M, UFA 2023) and Maurice Harkless ($4.3M, UFA 2023).
Long-term salary: De'Aaron Fox ($28.1M, UFA 2026), Buddy Hield ($23.1M, UFA 2024) and Richaun Holmes ($10.4M, Player 2024).
Draft capital: Sacramento controls all its future first-round picks.
The finances: The Kings are $6.3 million below the luxury tax this season. Sacramento has $3.6 million and $2.1 million trade exceptions. The Kings project to have $18 million in cap space next offseason.
San Antonio Spurs
Front-office discussions: What is available for Thaddeus Young, one of the more valuable trade options at the deadline?
Players with trade value: Thaddeus Young ($14.2M, UFA 2022) and Derrick White ($15.2M, UFA 2025)
Free agents in July: Young and Lonnie Walker IV ($4.5M).
Controllable contracts: Keldon Johnson ($2.1M, RFA 2023), Zach Collins ($7M, UFA 2024), Devin Vassell ($4.3M, RFA 2024), Joshua Primo ($3.9M, RFA 2025), Jock Landale ($925K, RFA 2023), Tre Jones ($1.5M, RFA 2023), Drew Eubanks ($1.8M, UFA 2023), Juancho Hernangomez ($6.9M, UFA 2023) and Keita Bates-Diop ($1.7M, UFA 2023).
The Collins contract is $3.7 million guaranteed in 2022-23 and has no protection in 2023-24.
Hernangomez's salary is non-guaranteed in 2022-23
Long-term salary: Dejounte Murray ($15.4M, UFA 2024), Doug McDermott ($13.8M, UFA 2024) and Jakob Poeltl ($8.8M, UFA 2023).
Draft capital: The Spurs control all their future first-round picks. They will receive a first-round pick from Chicago in either 2025 or 2026.
The finances: The Spurs are $15.5 million below the tax this season. They are projected to have $40 million in cap space next offseason.
Toronto Raptors
Front-office discussions: Do we explore a buyout with Goran Dragic if a trade does not materialize? There's the balancing act of staying under the luxury tax ($269K below) and remaining competitive. Does the expiring contract of Chris Boucher have value and should we explore moving him?
Off the board: Scottie Barnes ($7.3M, RFA 2025).
Players with trade value: Goran Dragic ($19.4M, UFA 2022) and Chris Boucher ($7M, UFA 2022).
Free agents in July: Dragic, Boucher, Svi Mykhailiuk ($1.7M, Player), Yuta Watanabe ($1.8M, RFA) and Isaac Bonga ($1.7M).
Controllable contracts: Precious Achiuwa ($2.7M, RFA 2024), Malachi Flynn ($2M, RFA 2024) and Dalano Banton ($925K, RFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Pascal Siakam ($33M, UFA 2024), Fred VanVleet ($19.7M, Player 2023), Gary Trent Jr. ($16M, Player 2023), OG Anunoby ($16M, Player 2024) and Khem Birch ($6.4M, UFA 2024).
Draft capital: Toronto controls all its future first-round picks.
The finances: The Raptors are $269K below the luxury tax this season. Toronto has a $4.9 million trade exception. The Raptors are projected to be right at the salary cap next offseason.
Utah Jazz
Front-office discussions: Are we content that our biggest strength is continuity when it comes to the playoffs? What position should we target with our final two roster spots?
Off the board: Donovan Mitchell ($28.1M, Player 2025) and Rudy Gobert ($35.3M, Player 2025).
Free agents in July: Joe Ingles ($13M), Eric Paschall ($1.8M, RFA), Hassan Whiteside ($1.7M) and Elijah Hughes ($1.5M, RFA).
Controllable contracts: Udoka Azubuike ($2.1M, RFA 2024) and Jared Butler ($925K, RFA 2023).
Long-term salary: Mike Conley ($21M, UFA 2024), Bojan Bogdanovic ($18.7M, UFA 2023), Jordan Clarkson ($12.4M, Player 2023), Royce O'Neale ($8.8M, UFA 2024) and Rudy Gay ($5.9M, Player 2023).
Draft capital: Utah owes Memphis a future first-round pick that is top-six protected in 2022, top-three in 2023 and top-one in 2024. Two years after the pick to Memphis is conveyed, the Jazz will send Oklahoma City a first-round pick that is top-10 protected in 2024 and 2025 and top-eight protected in 2026.
The finances: Utah is $14.7 million over the luxury tax threshold. The Jazz have a $7.5 million trade exception. They are projected once again to be in the tax next year.
Washington Wizards
Front-office discussions: The continued comfort level of holding on to Bradley Beal past the deadline even if there is no extension in place. We could always move him in a sign-and-trade if he elects to leave, because there is a limited market of teams with cap space this offseason. Do we lift the protection on the pick owed to OKC in 2023 if there is a deal that can improve the roster now? Can we tweak the roster and also stay below the tax ($200K buffer)?
Off the board: Bradley Beal ($33.7M, Player 2022) and Daniel Gafford ($1.8M, UFA 2026).
Gafford has an extension restriction and cannot be traded.
Free agents in July: Beal, Montrezl Harrell ($9.7M), Thomas Bryant ($8.7M), Aaron Holiday ($4M, RFA), Raul Neto ($1.7M) and Anthony Gill ($1.5M, RFA).
Controllable contracts: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($13M, UFA 2023), Rui Hachimura ($4.9M, RFA 2023), Deni Avdija ($4.7M, RFA 2024), Corey Kispert ($3.4M, RFA 2025) and Isaiah Todd ($1.5M, Team 2024).
The Caldwell-Pope contract in 2022-23 is guaranteed for $4.9 million.
Long-term salary: Spencer Dinwiddie ($17.1M, UFA 2024), Davis Bertans ($16M, UFA 2025) and Kyle Kuzma ($13M, Player 2023).
Draft capital: The Wizards owe Oklahoma City a future first-round pick that is top-14 protected in 2023, top-12 in 2024, top-10 in 2025 and top-eight in 2026. It will turn into second-round picks in 2026 and 2027 if not conveyed.
The finances: Washington is $1.7 million below the luxury tax. The Wizards are projected to be right at the salary cap next offseason.