To help identify which NBA 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 stand 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. 9 trade deadline, we've listed the players who are off the board (either because their team won't trade them under any circumstances or can't trade them because of some contract restriction), potential trade targets, value contracts and tough-to-move contracts.
KEY: player = player option; RFA = restricted free agent; UFA = unrestricted free agent; team = team option; ETO = early termination option
MORE: Players who can and can't be traded
Atlanta Hawks
Front-office discussions: Should we reassess the future of John Collins in the offseason when there could be more suitors? Do we reassess the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray pairing in the offseason (or possibly now) or are we all-in on both players? Has the play of AJ Griffin made Bogdan Bogdanovic expendable? Do we have enough frontcourt depth? Are we comfortable with Aaron Holiday in the role of facilitator off the bench?
Off the board: Young ($37.1M, player 2026), Murray ($16.6M, UFA 2024) and De'Andre Hunter (poison-pill restriction)
Players with trade value: Collins ($23.5M, player 2025) and Bogdanovic ($18M, player)
Free agents in July: Aaron Holiday ($1.8M, UFA), Justin Holiday ($6.3M, UFA), Frank Kaminsky ($1.8M, UFA) and Bogdanovic ($18M, Player)
Controllable contracts: Onyeka Okongwu ($6.4M, RFA 2024), Griffin ($3.5M, RFA 2026), Jalen Johnson ($2.8M, RFA 2025), Vit Krejci ($1.6M, Team, 2025) and Tyrese Martin ($1M, RFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Clint Capela ($18.7M, UFA 2025)
Draft capital: The Hawks owe San Antonio an unprotected first-round pick in both 2025 and 2027. The Spurs also have the right to swap firsts in 2026. Atlanta has a top-15 protected first-round pick from Sacramento in 2024 (top-12 protected in 2025 and top-10 protected in 2026). It will turn into 2026 and 2027 second-round picks if not conveyed by the Kings. The Hawks are allowed to trade the Kings' first-round pick and their own first-round pick in 2029. Atlanta has 12 second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Hawks are $1.28 million below the luxury tax. They can add a 15th player and remain below the threshold. The Hawks are right at the $162 million tax level for 2023-24. They have $4.5M and $3.6M trade exceptions.
Boston Celtics
Front-office discussions: Are we comfortable with the depth of our frontcourt? Do we have the green light from ownership to increase the $58.9M tax bill?
Off the board: Jayson Tatum ($30.4M, player 2025) and Jaylen Brown ($28.7M, UFA 2024)
Players with trade value: Payton Pritchard ($2.2M, RFA 2024) and Grant Williams ($4.3M, RFA 2023)
Free agents in July: Danilo Gallinari ($6.5M, player), Blake Griffin ($1.8M, UFA), Grant Williams (RFA) and Justin Jackson ($1.8M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Sam Hauser ($1.6M, team 2024) and Luke Kornet ($2.1M, UFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Al Horford ($26.5M, UFA 2025), Malcolm Brogdon ($22.6M, UFA 2025), Marcus Smart ($17.2M, UFA 2026), Derrick White ($16.9M, UFA 2025) and Robert Williams III ($10.9M, UFA 2026)
Draft capital: The Celtics owe Indiana a top-12 protected first-round pick in 2023. They are not allowed to trade a first-round pick until 2025. The Spurs have the right to swap firsts in 2028 if Boston's is from 2 to 30. Boston has six second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Celtics are $23.7M over the luxury tax and have a projected penalty of $58.9M. Boston has six trade exceptions ranging from $1.7M to $6.9M. The Celtics also have a disabled player exception valued at $3.2M. Boston is likely to be in the tax next season if restricted free agent Grant Williams signs a new contract.
Brooklyn Nets
Front-office discussions: Do we reassess the future of Kevin Durant or wait until the offseason? How valuable are the three first-round picks that are available? Can we sacrifice offense (Joe Harris, Patty Mills or Seth Curry) for defense? How much belief do we have in Ben Simmons?
Off the board: Kevin Durant ($44.2M, UFA 2026)
Free agents in July: Curry ($8.5M, UFA), T.J. Warren ($1.8M, UFA) and Yuta Watanabe ($1.8M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Nic Claxton ($8.5M, UFA 2024), Royce O'Neale ($9.2M, UFA 2024), Edmond Sumner ($1.9M, UFA 2024), Cam Thomas ($2.1M, RFA 2025) and Day'Ron Sharpe ($2.1M, RFA 2025)
Long-term salary: Ben Simmons ($35.4M, UFA 2025), Spencer Dinwiddie ($19.5M, UFA 2024), Dorian Finney-Smith ($12.9M, Player 2025), Harris ($18.6M, UFA 2024), Mills ($6.5M, UFA 2024)
Draft capital: The Nets own a top-8 protected first from Philadelphia in 2027 or 2028. Brooklyn has five second-round picks available to trade. They also have an unprotected 2029 Dallas first. They are allowed to trade either their 2028 or 2029 first but not both. The Nets owe Houston unprotected first-round picks in 2024 and 2026. The Rockets have the right to swap in 2025 and 2027.
The finances: The Nets are $26.8M over the luxury tax and have a projected $71M penalty. Brooklyn has $4.5M, $2.5M, $1.8M and $1.7M trade exceptions.
Charlotte Hornets
Front-office discussions: Do we look to move Kelly Oubre Jr. and Mason Plumlee for draft capital or contracts that extend past this season? What is former lottery pick James Bouknight's role moving forward? Are we concerned that the cost of a new contract for restricted free agent P.J. Washington is not within our budget? Do we entertain contract talks with Miles Bridges or wait until the offseason?
Off the board: LaMelo Ball ($8.6M, RFA 2024)
Players with trade value: Oubre (12.6M, UFA 2023), Plumlee ($9.1M, UFA 2023), Jalen McDaniels ($1.9M, UFA 2023), Nick Richards ($1.8M, RFA 2023) and Washington ($5.8M, RFA 2023)
Free agents in July: Oubre, Plumlee, Washington, Dennis Smith Jr. and McDaniels
Controllable contracts: Bouknight ($4.4M, UFA 2025), Mark Williams ($3.7M, RFA 2026), JT Thor ($1.6M, team 2024) and Kai Jones ($2.9M, RFA 2025)
Long-term salary: Gordon Hayward ($30.1M, UFA 2024), Cody Martin ($7M, UFA 2026) and Terry Rozier ($21.5M, UFA 2026)
Draft capital: The Hornets owe San Antonio a top-16 protected first in 2023. The pick is top-14 protected in 2024 and 2025. They have a top-14 protected first from Denver in 2023. That first also has top-14 protection in 2024 and 2025. Charlotte has eight second-round picks available.
The finances: The Hornets are $28.6M below the luxury tax this season. They currently have $86.5M in contracts entering next offseason. The future of restricted free agents Bridges and Washington will determine cap flexibility in 2023.
Chicago Bulls
Front-office discussions: Do we pivot and start retooling the roster, with a focus on moving DeMar DeRozan? What about an extension for Nikola Vucevic? Is there enough of a body of work to keep pending restricted free agent Coby White? Has Patrick Williams developed enough to be considered untouchable? What is the solution at point guard if Lonzo Ball does not return?
Players with trade value: Vucevic ($22M, UFA 2023) and Williams ($7.8M, RFA 2024)
Free agents in July: Vucevic, Derrick Jones Jr. ($3.3M, player and one-year Bird restriction), Goran Dragic ($1.8M, UFA), Andre Drummond ($1.8M, UFA), Tony Bradley ($2M, UFA), Javonte Green ($1.8M, UFA), Ayo Dosunmu ($1.6M, RFA) and White ($7.4M, RFA)
Controllable contracts: Alex Caruso ($9M, UFA 2025), Dalen Terry ($3.2M, RFA 2026) and Marko Simonovic ($1.6M, RFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Zach LaVine ($37M, player 2026), DeRozan ($27.3M, UFA 2024) and Ball ($19.5M, player 2024)
Draft capital: The Bulls owe Orlando a top-four protected first-round pick in 2023. If the pick is conveyed, they will then send San Antonio a top-10 protected first in 2025. If the 2023 first is not conveyed, they will then send the Spurs a top-eight protected first in 2026. That pick is also top-eight protected in 2027 and 2028. The Trail Blazers will send Chicago a first-round pick this year if they make the playoffs. The pick is top-14 protected over the next six years. Chicago has only one second-round pick available to trade.
The finances: Chicago is $1.7 million below the luxury tax this season. The Bulls have $120.6 million in salary next season and are over the cap because of the Vucevic's free agent hold.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Front-office discussions: Do we explore extension talks with Kevin Love and Caris LeVert? What is the long-term plan with Isaac Okoro? Do we have enough depth in the frontcourt?
Off the board: Donovan Mitchell ($30.9M, player 2025), Darius Garland (poison-pill restriction), Evan Mobley ($8.5M, RFA 2025) and Dean Wade (extension restriction)
Players with trade value: Love ($28.9M, UFA 2023), LeVert (18.8M, UFA 2023) and Cedi Osman ($7.4M, UFA 2024)
Free agents in July: Love, LeVert, Robin Lopez ($1.8M, UFA), Raul Neto ($1.8M, UFA), Dylan Windler ($4M, RFA 2023) and Lamar Stevens ($1.8M, team)
Controllable contracts: Okoro ($7M, RFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Jarrett Allen ($20M, UFA 2026) and Ricky Rubio ($5.8M, UFA 2025)
Draft capital: The Cavaliers owe four first-round picks (one to Indiana and three to Utah) in the next seven years. The first to Indiana in 2023 is top-14 protected. The Cavaliers are not allowed to trade a first-round pick. Cleveland has eight second-round picks available to use in a trade.
The finances: Cleveland is $2.47M below the luxury tax. The Cavaliers are projected to be over the cap next season.
Dallas Mavericks
Front-office discussions: Do we do an extension with Christian Wood and what happens if he elects to enter free agency? Are there trade options for JaVale McGee?
Off the board: Luka Doncic ($37.1M, player 2026), Kyrie Irving ($39 million, UFA 2023) and Maxi Kleber (extension restriction)
Players with trade value: Reggie Bullock ($10M, UFA 2024)
Free agents in July: Irving, Wood ($14.3M, UFA), Dwight Powell ($11.1M, UFA), Theo Pinson ($1.8M, UFA and one-year Bird restriction) and Frank Ntilikina ($2M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Josh Green ($3.1M, RFA 2024) and Jaden Hardy ($1M, RFA 2025)
Long-term salary: Davis Bertans ($16M, UFA 2025), Tim Hardaway Jr. ($19.6M, UFA 2025) and McGee ($5.4M, player 2024)
Draft capital: The Mavericks owe New York a top-10 protected first in 2023, 2024 or 2025. They will send Brooklyn an unprotected first in 2029. They are allowed to trade a first but only two years after the pick to New York is conveyed. The earliest is 2025 and it cannot have protection that extends past 2027. Dallas does not have a second-round pick available to trade.
The finances: Dallas is $24M over the luxury tax and has a projected penalty of $60M. The futures of Wood and Irving will determine if Dallas has cap space in the offseason.
Denver Nuggets
Front-office discussions: What is the value of Bones Hyland? Can we take on salary and an additional tax penalty by using the $9.1M trade exception if it improves the roster? Do we have enough frontcourt depth and can we trust Michael Porter Jr. given his injury history?
Off the board: Nikola Jokic ($33M, player 2027, extension restriction)
Free agents in July: Jeff Green ($4.5M, UFA), Bruce Brown ($6.5M, player), Ish Smith ($4.7M, UFA) and DeAndre Jordan ($1.8M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Christian Braun ($2.8M, RFA 2026), Zeke Nnaji ($2.6M, RFA 2024), Vlatko Cancar ($2.2M, team 2024), Davon Reed ($1.9M, UFA 2024), Bones Hyland ($2.2M, RFA 2025) and Peyton Watson ($2.2M, RFA 2026)
Long-term salary: Jamal Murray ($31.7M, UFA 2025), Porter ($30.9M, UFA 2026), Aaron Gordon ($19.7M, player 2025) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($14M, player 2024)
Draft capital: The Nuggets owe Charlotte a top-14 protected first-round pick in either 2023, 2024 or 2025. They will convey Orlando a top-five protected first two years after the first to Charlotte is conveyed. The earliest Denver can trade a first is in 2027. The Nuggets have four second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: Denver is $10.5M over the tax and are projected to be in the tax next season. It has $9.1M and $3.5M trade exceptions.
Detroit Pistons
Front-office discussions: Do we have the right veterans to help our young players build winning habits? Do veterans Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks have more value on the court or in trades? If there is no trade, do we entertain a buyout with Nerlens Noel after the trade deadline or could he be traded in the offseason?
Players with trade value: Bogdanovic ($19.5M, UFA 2025), Burks ($10M, team 2023), Cory Joseph ($5.2M, UFA) and Noel ($9.2M, team 2023)
Free agents in July: Burks, Noel, Joseph, Kevin Knox II ($3M, team), Rodney McGruder ($1.8M, UFA and one-year Bird restriction), Isaiah Livers ($1.6M, team 2023) and Hamidou Diallo ($5.2M, UFA 2023)
Controllable contracts: Cade Cunningham ($10.6M, RFA 2025), Jaden Ivey ($7.2M, RFA 2026), Killian Hayes ($5.8M, RFA 2024), Jalen Duren ($4.1M, RFA 2026), Isaiah Stewart ($3.4M, RFA 2024) and Saddiq Bey ($2.9M, RFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Marvin Bagley III ($12.5M, UFA 2025)
Draft capital: Detroit owes New York a top-18 protected first-round pick in 2023 or 2024. The pick has top-12 protection in 2025, top-10 in 2026 and top-nine in 2027. The Pistons have nine second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Pistons are right at the salary cap this year. If the team options for Noel and Burks are declined, Detroit could have up to $50 million in cap space next offseason.
Golden State Warriors
Front-office discussions: Are we comfortable trading James Wiseman if it can help us improve now but possibly hurt our future? Do we explore buyout options with the final roster spot or do we convert the two-way contract of Anthony Lamb?
Off the board: Stephen Curry ($48.1M, UFA 2026), Andrew Wiggins (extension restriction) and Jordan Poole (poison-pill restriction) \\
Controllable contracts: Wiseman ($9.6M, RFA 2024), Jonathan Kuminga ($5.7M, RFA 2025), Moses Moody ($3.7M, RFA 2025), Patrick Baldwin Jr. ($2.2M, RFA 2026) and Ryan Rollins ($1M, RFA 2025)
Free agents in July: Draymond Green ($25.8M, player), Donte DiVincenzo ($4.5M, player), JaMychal Green ($1.8M, UFA) and Andre Iguodala ($1.8M, UFA)
Long-term salary: Klay Thompson ($40.6M, UFA 2024) and Kevon Looney ($8M, UFA 2025)
Draft capital: Golden State owes Memphis a top-four protected first in 2024. It is top-one protected in 2025 and unprotected in 2026. The earliest the Warriors can trade a first is in 2026. The Warriors have five second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Warriors have a league-high $176.5M tax penalty this season. They are projected to pay more than $500 million next season in salary and luxury tax.
Houston Rockets
Front-office discussions: At what point does building good habits become more important than just stockpiling young players? What is the development timeline of our young players and should we look at trades involving Daishen Nix, Josh Christopher or Garrison Mathews? Do we explore Kenyon Martin Jr. trade options if they would return a lottery-protected first-round pick? Is the culture of the locker room at risk if we trade veteran Eric Gordon?
Off the board: Kevin Porter Jr. (poison-pill restriction)
Players with trade value: Gordon ($19.6M, UFA 2024) and Martin ($1.8M, team 2023)
Free agents in July: Boban Marjanovic ($3.5M, UFA) and Martin
Controllable contracts: Jabari Smith Jr. ($8.9M, RFA 2026), Jalen Green ($9.4M, RFA 2025), Alperen Sengun ($3.4M, RFA 2025), Tari Eason ($3.4M, RFA 2026), Usman Garuba ($2.5M, RFA 2025), Christopher ($2.4M, RFA 2025), Bruno Fernando ($2.7M, Team 2025), TyTy Washington Jr. ($2.2M, RFA 2026), Nix ($1.6M, team 2024) and Mathews ($2M, team 2024)
Long-term salary: Jae'Sean Tate ($7.1M, Team 2024)
Draft capital: The Rockets have the more favorable of their own or Brooklyn's first-round pick in 2023. They have unprotected firsts from the Nets in 2024 and 2026. They also have the rights to swap firsts with Brooklyn in 2025 and 2027. They owe Oklahoma City a top-four protected first in both 2024 and 2026. The Thunder have the right to swap firsts in 2025 if Houston's falls outside the top 10. Houston has seven second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Rockets are $14.4M below the luxury tax this season. They are projected to have a minimum of $40M in room next offseason. They have a $3.9M trade exception that expires in late June.
Indiana Pacers
Front-office discussions: Do we hold onto Buddy Hield if this roster is a play-in team? Should we use the remaining $10.7 million in cap space to take back salary if a draft pick is attached?
Off the board: Tyrese Haliburton ($4.2M, RFA 2024) and Bennedict Mathurin ($6.6M, RFA 2026)
Players with trade value: Brissett ($1.8M, UFA 2023) and Hield ($21.2M, UFA 2024)
Free agents in July: Brissett, James Johnson ($1.8M, UFA) and Goga Bitadze ($4.8M, RFA),
Controllable contracts: Aaron Nesmith ($3.8M, RFA 2024), Chris Duarte ($3.9M, RFA 2025), Isaiah Jackson ($2.6M, RFA 2025), Nembhard ($2.2M, team 2025) and Terry Taylor ($1.6M, RFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Myles Turner ($35.1M, UFA 2025), Daniel Theis ($8.7M, team 2024), Jalen Smith ($4.7M, player 2024) and McConnell ($8.1M, UFA 2025)
Draft capital: The Pacers have a top-12 protected first-round pick from Boston and top-14 protected pick from Cleveland in 2023. They own all their future first-round picks.
The finances: The Pacers are $10.7M below the cap this season. They are projected to have a minimum of $30M in room next offseason. Indiana has nine second-round picks available to trade.
LA Clippers
Front-office discussions: Is there a large enough body of work with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the lineup to gauge whether any changes are needed? What is the value of Luke Kennard, Robert Covington and Reggie Jackson? Is there a low-risk, high-reward backup center available in a trade using part of the $9.7M or $8.2M trade exceptions, or do we convert the two-way contract of Moses Brown?
Off the board: Leonard ($42.5M, player 2024) and George ($42.5M, player 2024)
Free agents in July: Jackson ($11.2M, UFA) and John Wall ($6.5M, team)
Controllable contracts: Terance Mann ($1.9M, UFA 2025), Amir Coffey ($3.4M, UFA 2025), Jason Preston ($1.6M, RFA 2024) and Brandon Boston Jr. ($1.6M, RFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Norman Powell ($16.8M, UFA 2026), Ivica Zubac ($10.1M, UFA 2025), Marcus Morris Sr. ($16.4M, UFA 2024), Kennard ($14.4M, team 2024) and Covington ($12.3M, UFA 2024)
Draft capital: The Clippers owe Oklahoma City unprotected first-round picks in 2024 and 2026. The Thunder have the right to swap firsts in 2023 and 2025. The earliest the Clippers can trade a first is 2028. They have six second-round picks available to use in a trade.
The finances: The Clippers are $42M over the luxury tax this season. They are considered a repeater tax team (fourth time in five seasons) and could have a combined $375 million in salary and tax penalty next season. The Clippers have $9.7M and $8.3M trade exceptions. They have six second-round picks available to trade.
Los Angeles Lakers
Front-office discussions: What does the combination of Patrick Beverley and a future first-round pick yield? Should we target players under contract for next season or free agents who have Bird rights and act as a team over the cap this offseason?
Off the board: LeBron James (extension restriction) and Anthony Davis ($37.9M, player 2024)
Free agents in July: Russell Westbrook ($47M, UFA), Lonnie Walker IV ($1.8M, UFA), Damian Jones ($2.3M, player), Beverley ($13M, UFA), Rui Hachimura ($6.3M, RFA), Troy Brown Jr. ($1.8M, UFA), Thomas Bryant ($1.8M, UFA), Juan Toscano-Anderson ($1.8M, UFA), Dennis Schroder ($1.8M, UFA), Wenyen Gabriel ($1.9M, UFA) and Austin Reaves ($1.6M, RFA)
Controllable contracts: Max Christie ($1M, RFA 2024)
Draft capital: The Pelicans have the right to swap first-round picks with the Lakers in 2023. New Orleans also owns an unprotected first in 2024. The Pelicans can defer the pick to 2025. The Lakers are allowed to trade first-round picks in 2027, 2028 or 2029. They cannot trade all three. They have four second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Lakers are $19.5M over the luxury tax. They are projected to have $30M in cap space next offseason, but only if they renounce the rights to Hachimura.
Memphis Grizzlies
Front-office discussions: Is the key addition a healthy Danny Green? Do we explore what a package of Green and a first-round pick can bring back? Should Dillon Brooks be extended?
Off the board: Ja Morant (poison-pill restriction), Desmond Bane ($2.1M, RFA 2024) and Brandon Clarke (poison-pill restriction)
Players with trade value: Brooks ($11.4M, UFA 2023) and Green ($10M, UFA 2023)
Free agents in July: Brooks, Xavier Tillman ($1.8M, team 2023) and Green
Controllable contracts: Ziaire Williams ($4.6M, RFA 2025), Jake LaRavia ($3M, RFA 2026), John Konchar ($2.3M, UFA 2027) David Roddy ($2.6M, RFA 2026), Santi Aldama ($2.1M, RFA 2025) and Kennedy Chandler ($1.2M, team 2025)
Long-term salary: Steven Adams ($17.9M, UFA 2025) and Tyus Jones ($15M, UFA 2025)
Draft capital: The Grizzlies own all of their first-round picks over the next seven years. They are owed a 2024 top-4-protected first-round pick from Golden State. The pick is top-1 protected in 2025 and unprotected in 2026.
The finances: The Grizzlies are right at the salary cap for this season. They are projected to be over the cap next offseason but well below the luxury tax. Memphis has nine second-round picks available to trade.
Miami Heat
Front-office discussions: Do we have to add draft capital to move off the Kyle Lowry contract? Should we explore trade packages that exchange Duncan Robinson for multiple frontcourt players with a lower salary? Would it cost us a future first-round pick to move Robinson's contract?
Off the board: Tyler Herro (poison-pill restriction)
Free agents in July: Victor Oladipo ($8.8M, Player), Udonis Haslem ($1.8M, UFA and one-year Bird restriction), Max Strus ($1.8M, UFA), Gabe Vincent ($2M, UFA), Omer Yurtseven ($1.8M, RFA)
Controllable contracts: Nikola Jovic ($2.2M, RFA 2026) and Haywood Highsmith ($1.8M, UFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Duncan Robinson ($16.9M, UFA 2026), Jimmy Butler ($37.7M, player 2025), Bam Adebayo ($30.4M, UFA 2026), Kyle Lowry ($28.3M, UFA 2024) and Caleb Martin ($6.5M, player 2024)
Draft capital: The Heat owe Oklahoma City a top-14-protected first-round pick in 2025. The first is unprotected in 2026 if not conveyed in the prior season. Miami can trade three first-round picks: 2023, 2027 (if the first is conveyed in 2025) and 2029. The Heat have two second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Heat are $4.9M below the luxury tax. They are $26M below the luxury tax next season.
Milwaukee Bucks
Front-office discussions: With a healthy Khris Middleton and Joe Ingles, do we sacrifice the shooting of Grayson Allen for additional frontcourt depth? Should we look to extend Brook Lopez?
Off the board: Giannis Antetokounmpo ($42.5M, player 2025)
Free agents in July: Middleton ($37.9M, player 2023), Lopez ($13.9M, UFA 2023), Ingles ($6.5M, UFA), George Hill ($4M, UFA), Wesley Matthews ($1.8M, UFA 2023 and one-year Bird restriction), Carter ($2.1M, player and one-year Bird restriction), Ibaka ($1.8M, UFA and one-year Bird restriction) and Thanasis Antetokounmpo ($1.8M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: MarJon Beauchamp ($2.5M, RFA 2026) and Jordan Nwora ($3M, UFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Jrue Holiday ($33.7M, player 2024), Pat Connaughton ($5.7M, Player 2025) and Bobby Portis ($10.8M, Player 2025)
Draft capital: The lone first-round pick that Milwaukee can trade is in 2029. The Bucks owe Houston a first in 2023, a 2025 first to either New Orleans or New York and a 2027 first to the Pelicans. New Orleans also has the right to swap firsts in 2024 and 2026. The Bucks have eight second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: Milwaukee is $26.4M over the luxury tax. They are projected to be a tax team next year.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Front-office discussions: With the current roster, how do we maximize the skill set of Anthony Edwards? Can the D'Angelo Russell expiring contract turn into a permanent solution at point guard or should Minnesota explore an extension with Russell?
Off the board: Karl-Anthony Towns (extension restriction)
Players with trade value: Russell ($31.4M, UFA 2023), Taurean Prince ($7.3M, UFA 2024), Naz Reid ($1.9M, UFA 2023), Jaylen Nowell ($1.9M, UFA 2023) and Jaden McDaniels ($2.2M, RFA 2024)
Free agents in July: Russell, Bryn Forbes ($1.8M, UFA), Reid, Nowell, Austin Rivers ($1.8M, UFA) and Nathan Knight ($1.8M, team)
Controllable contracts: Edwards ($10.7M, RFA 2024), Wendell Moore Jr. ($2.3M, RFA 2026), Jordan McLaughlin ($2.2M, UFA 2024) and Josh Minott ($1M, team 2025)
Long-term salary: Kyle Anderson ($8.8M, UFA 2024) and Rudy Gobert ($38.2M, player 2025)
Draft capital: The Timberwolves owe Utah 2023, 2025 and 2027 unprotected first-round picks. They will also send the Jazz a 2029 top-5-protected first. Utah also has the right to swap firsts in 2026. They are not allowed to trade a first. The Timberwolves have three second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: Minnesota is $3.1M below the luxury tax. The Timberwolves are projected to be right at the cap next offseason.
New Orleans Pelicans
Front-office discussions: Is Jaxson Hayes part of the future? What can a package of Hayes, Garrett Temple (or Devonte' Graham) and a future first-round pick bring back? What picks are off the table in a trade?
Off the board: Zion Williamson (poison-pill restriction), Larry Nance Jr. (extension restriction) and CJ McCollum (extension restriction)
Players with trade value: Hayes ($6.8M, RFA)
Free agents in July: Willy Hernangomez ($2.4M, team 2023), Herbert Jones ($1.8M, team 2023) and Naji Marshall ($1.8M, team 2023)
Controllable contracts: Dyson Daniels ($5.5M, RFA 2026), Temple ($5.2M, UFA 2024), Kira Lewis Jr. ($4M, RFA 2024), Trey Murphy III ($3.2M, RFA 2025) and Jose Alvarado ($1.6M, team 2024)
Long-term salary: Brandon Ingram ($31.7M, UFA 2025), Graham ($11.5M, UFA 2025) and Jonas Valanciunas ($14.7M, UFA 2024)
Draft capital: New Orleans owns all of its first-round picks over the next seven years. The Pelicans have the right to swap firsts with the Lakers in 2023. They also have an unprotected first from Los Angeles in 2024. That pick can be deferred to 2025. The Pelicans also have a top-4-protected first from Milwaukee in 2025 and unprotected first in 2027. They have the right to swap firsts with the Bucks in 2024 and 2026. New Orleans has six second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Pelicans are $3.4M below the luxury tax. They are a likely luxury tax team next offseason.
New York Knicks
Front-office discussions: What is the identity of this roster? Do we consolidate and take a quality-over-quantity approach with our draft capital? How do the young players -- Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes and Obi Toppin -- fit into the future? Is there any trade interest in Evan Fournier or the two first-round picks we're owed from Washington and Detroit? Do we waive Svi Mykhailiuk and leave a roster spot open?
Off the board: RJ Barrett (poison-pill restriction)
Players with trade value: Grimes ($2.3M, RFA 2025), Quickley ($2.3M, RFA 2024) and Toppin ($5.3M, RFA 2024)
Free agents in July: Miles McBride ($1.6M, team 2023), Cam Reddish ($5.9M, RFA 2023), Mykhailiuk ($1.6M, UFA), Ryan Arcidiacono ($1.6M, UFA) and Derrick Rose ($14.5M, team)
Controllable contracts: Jericho Sims ($1.6M, team 2024)
Long-term salary: Julius Randle ($23.8M, team 2025), Mitchell Robinson ($17M, UFA 2026), Fournier ($18M, UFA 2025), Jalen Brunson ($27.7M, UFA 2026) and Isaiah Hartenstein ($7.8M, UFA 2024)
Draft capital: The Knicks have their own first-round pick in the next seven years. They have a top-10-protected first from Dallas in 2023, 2024 or 2025. In addition, New York has protected firsts from Detroit, Washington and Milwaukee. The Pistons first is top-18 protected in 2023 and 2024, top-13 protected in 2025, top-11 protected in 2026 and top-9 protected in 2027. The Wizards first is top-14 protected in 2023, top-12 protected in 2024, top-10 protected in 2025 and top-8 protected in 2026. The first from Milwaukee is top-4 protected in 2025. New York has 10 second-round picks available to use in a trade.
The finances: The Knicks are $7.7M below the luxury tax. They are $10.6M below the tax next offseason and can create additional flexibility with the $15.6M team option of Derrick Rose.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Front-office discussions: Which young player is expendable to create a roster spot if we look to use the $10.2M or $4.2M trade exception? How much value does Mike Muscala have as a leader for our younger players, and should we explore trade options?
Off the board: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($30.9M, UFA 2027)
Free agents in July: Darius Bazley ($4.3M, RFA) and Muscala ($3.5M, team and one-year Bird restriction)
Controllable contracts: Chet Holmgren ($9.9M, RFA 2026), Josh Giddey ($6.3M, RFA 2025), Ousmane Dieng ($4.6M, RFA 2026), Jalen Williams ($4.3M, RFA 2026), Aleksej Pokusevski ($3.3M, RFA 2024), Tre Mann ($3M, RFA 2025), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl ($2M, team 2024), Jaylin Williams ($2M, team 2025) Isaiah Joe ($1.8M, Team 2024), Kenrich Williams ($2M, Team 2026) and Aaron Wiggins ($1.6M, team 2024)
Long-term salary: Luguentz Dort ($15.3M, Team 2025)
Draft capital: The Thunder have their own first-round picks over the next seven years. They have the right to swap firsts with the Clippers in 2023 and 2025. They also have an unprotected first from the Clippers in 2024 and 2026. In addition, the Thunder have a top-4-protected first from Houston in 2024 and 2026. They have the right to swap firsts (top-10 protected) with the Rockets in 2025. From the Derrick Favors trade, the Thunder will receive a top-10-protected first in 2024 (top-10 protected in 2025 and top-8 protected in 2026). They will receive a top-14-protected first from Miami in 2025 that will become unprotected in 2026 if not conveyed. The 76ers will send the Thunder a top-6-protected first in 2025 (top-4 protected in 2026 and 2027). And finally, Oklahoma City will receive a top-5-protected first from Denver in 2027, 2028 or 2029. The Thunder have 13 second-round picks available to use in a trade.
The finances: Oklahoma City is $7.9M below the luxury tax. They are projected to have $20M in cap space next offseason. The Thunder have $10.2M and $4.2M trade exceptions.
Orlando Magic
Front-office discussions: What is the trade value of Terrence Ross' expiring contract? Do we hold on to RJ Hampton despite not picking up his fourth-year team option? What is the injury timeline of Jonathan Isaac and does he have value? Is Markelle Fultz or Cole Anthony the best fit long term at point guard?
Off the board: Paolo Banchero ($11.1M, RFA 2027)
Players with trade value: Ross ($11.5M, UFA 2023), Hampton ($2.4M, UFA) and Gary Harris ($13M, UFA 2024)
Free agents in July: Ross, Hampton and Moritz Wagner ($1.9M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Fultz ($16.5M, UFA 2024), Isaac ($17.4M, UFA 2025), Mo Bamba ($10.3M, UFA 2024), Jalen Suggs ($6.9M, RFA 2025), Franz Wagner ($5.3M, RFA 2025), Anthony ($3.6M, RFA 2024), Chuma Okeke ($3.4M, RFA 2024), Bol Bol ($2.2M, UFA 2024) and Caleb Houstan ($2M, team 2025)
Draft capital: The Magic have their own first-round picks over the next seven years. They have a top-4-protected first from Chicago in 2023. The pick is top-3 protected in 2024 if not conveyed. If the Nuggets send Charlotte a 2023 first, then Orlando will receive a 2025 top-5-protected first from Denver. The pick is top-5 protected in 2026 and 2027. The Magic have 13 second-round picks available to trade.
The finances: The Magic are at the salary cap this season. They have $110M in salary next year. However, $50M is not guaranteed.
Philadelphia 76ers
Front-office discussions: Do we look to go under the luxury tax at the expense of Jaden Springer or Furkan Korkmaz? Despite a significantly reduced role, do we believe Matisse Thybulle can help us in the playoffs? If Thybulle is not traded, are we content with losing him for nothing in free agency? Is there a trade to lessen the workload of P.J. Tucker?
Off the board: Joel Embiid ($33.6M, player 2026)
Players with trade value: Thybulle ($4.4M, RFA 2023), Georges Niang ($3.5M, UFA 2023), Paul Reed ($1.8M, RFA 2023) and Tyrese Maxey ($2.7M, RFA 2024)
Free agents in July: James Harden ($33M, player), Danuel House Jr. ($4.1M, player), Thybulle ($4.4M, RFA), Montrezl Harrell ($2.5M, player), Shake Milton ($2M, UFA) and Reed ($1.8M, RFA)
Controllable contracts: De'Anthony Melton ($8.2M, UFA 2024), Furkan Korkmaz ($5M, UFA 2024) and Jaden Springer ($2.1M, RFA 2025)
Long-term salary: Tobias Harris ($37.6M, UFA 2024) and Tucker ($10.5M, player 2024)
Draft capital: The 76ers owe Brooklyn or Utah a 2023 first-round pick. They will send Oklahoma City a 2025 top-6-protected first in 2025 (top-4-protected first in 2026). Two years after the first to the Thunder is conveyed, Brooklyn will receive a top-8-protected first from Philadelphia (the pick is top-8 protected the following season, likely in 2028, if not conveyed in the prior year). The 76ers have two second-round picks available to use in a trade.
The finances: Philadelphia is $1.2M over the luxury tax and $5.5M below the hard cap. The 76ers are projected to be a tax team next season.
Phoenix Suns
Front-office discussions: Can we afford to wait until the day of the trade deadline to make a Jae Crowder trade?
Off the board: Devin Booker (extension restriction)
Players with trade value: Crowder ($10.2M, UFA 2023) and Dario Saric ($9.2M, UFA 2023)
Free agents in July: Cameron Johnson ($5.9M, RFA 2023), Crowder, Saric, Johnson, Torrey Craig ($5.1M, UFA), Damion Lee ($1.8M, UFA), Josh Okogie ($1.8M, UFA), Bismack Biyombo ($1.8M, UFA and one-year Bird restriction) and Jock Landale ($1.6M, RFA)
Controllable contracts: Cameron Payne ($6M, UFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Deandre Ayton ($30.9M, UFA 2026, veto power on any trade), Chris Paul ($28.4M, UFA 2025), Mikal Bridges ($20.1M, UFA 2026) and Landry Shamet ($9.5M, UFA 2025)
Draft capital: The Suns own all their first-round and second-round picks in the next seven years.
The finances: The Suns are $16.2M over the luxury tax. They are pressed against the luxury tax next season.
Portland Trail Blazers
Front-office discussions: Does the current roster fit the timeline of All-Star Damian Lillard? Are we comfortable if Jerami Grant does not sign a four-year, $113 million extension during the season? Does the threat of entering the luxury tax prohibit us from making a trade even if it improves the roster?
Off the board: Lillard ($42.5M, Player 2026)
Players with trade value: Josh Hart ($12.9M, player 2023) and Justise Winslow ($4.1M, UFA 2023)
Free agents in July: Grant ($20.9M, UFA), Hart, Winslow and Drew Eubanks ($1.8M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Shaedon Sharpe ($6M, RFA 2026), Keon Johnson ($2.7M, RFA 2025), Greg Brown III ($1.6M, RFA 2024), Trendon Watford ($1.6M, team 2024) and Jabari Walker ($1M, RFA 2025)
Long-term salary: Anfernee Simons ($22.3M, UFA 2026), Jusuf Nurkic ($15.6M, UFA 2026), Nassir Little ($4.2M, UFA 2027, poison-pill restriction) and Gary Payton II ($8.3M, player 2024)
Draft capital: The Trail Blazers owe Chicago a top-14 protected first-round pick. The pick's protection extends to 2028. They can trade a first but only two years after the pick is conveyed. Portland has five second-round selections available to use in a trade.
The finances: The Trail Blazers are $67,482 below the tax. Portland is right up against the luxury tax next season if Grant signs a new contract.
Sacramento Kings
Front-office discussions: Is the roster sustainable to handle an injury to one of our core players? What can backup centers Richaun Holmes and Alex Len bring back? Should we look to extend a four-year, $98.7M contract to Harrison Barnes?
Off the board: None
Players with trade value: Trey Lyles ($2.6M, UFA) and Holmes ($11.2M, player 2024)
Free agents in July: Barnes ($18.4M, UFA 2023), Terence Davis ($4M, UFA), Len ($3.9M, UFA), Matthew Dellavedova ($1.8M, UFA), Kessler Edwards ($1.6M, Team) and Chimezie Metu ($1.9M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Keegan Murray ($8M, RFA 2026), Davion Mitchell ($4.8M, RFA 2025), Malik Monk ($9.5M, UFA 2024) and KZ Okpala ($1.9M, UFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Kevin Huerter ($14.5M, UFA 2026), Domantas Sabonis ($18.5M, UFA 2024) and De'Aaron Fox ($30.4M, UFA 2026)
Draft capital: The Kings will send Atlanta a top-14 protected first in 2024. The pick is top-12 protected in 2025 and top-10 protected in 2026. Sacramento has nine second-round selections available to use in a trade.
The finances: The Kings are $18.2M below the luxury tax. They are a cap space team next offseason if Barnes does not return.
San Antonio Spurs
Front-office discussions: What direction do we take with $22.9M in cap space? Do we look to trade Jakob Poeltl if it brings back a lottery-protected first-round pick? What about veterans Doug McDermott and Josh Richardson? Should we look to extend Tre Jones?
Off the board: Keldon Johnson (poison-pill restriction) and Stanley Johnson (March 12 signing restriction)
Players with trade value: Poeltl ($9.4M, UFA 2023), McDermott ($13.8M, UFA 2024) and Richardson ($12.2M, UFA 2023)
Free agents in July: Poeltl, Richardson, Romeo Langford ($5.6M, RFA), Jones ($1.8M, RFA), Isaiah Roby ($1.8M, UFA) and Keita Bates-Diop ($1.8M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Zach Collins ($7.4M, UFA 2024), Dewayne Dedmon ($4.7M, UFA 2024), Jeremy Sochan ($5.1M, RFA 2026), Devin Vassell ($4.4M, RFA 2024), Malaki Branham ($2.9M, RFA 2026), Blake Wesley ($2.4M, RFA 2026)
Draft capital: The Spurs have their own first-round pick in the next seven years. They have a top-16 protected 2023 first from Charlotte. That first is top-14 protected in 2024 and 2025. The Hawks will send the Spurs unprotected firsts in 2025 and 2027. San Antonio has the right to swap firsts with Atlanta in 2026. If the Bulls convey a 2023 first to Orlando, then the Spurs will receive a top-10 protected pick from Chicago in 2025. The first is also top-10 protected in 2026 and top-8 protected the next two years. In 2028, the Spurs have the right to swap firsts with Boston (top-1 protected). The Spurs have 14 second-round picks available to use in a trade.
The finances: The Spurs are $22.9M below the salary cap. They are also $14M below the minimum salary floor.
Toronto Raptors
Front-office discussions: Are Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. expendable (both have player option this offseason)? Should we explore O.G. Anunoby trades or wait until the offseason? How do we address the lack of playmakers on this roster and stagnant offense in the half court? Do we have enough floor spacers on this roster?
Off the board: Scottie Barnes ($7.6M, RFA 2025)
Players with trade value: Pascal Siakam ($35.5M, UFA 2024) and O.G. Anunoby ($17.4M, player 2024)
Free agents in July: VanVleet ($21.2M, player 2023), Trent ($17.5M, player 2023), Otto Porter Jr. ($6M, player 2023), Juancho Hernangomez ($1.8M, UFA) and Dalano Banton ($2.1M, RFA)
Controllable contracts: Thaddeus Young ($8M, UFA 2024), Precious Achiuwa ($2.8M, RFA 2024), Malachi Flynn ($2.1M, RFA 2024), Christian Koloko ($1.5M, RFA 2025) and Julian Champagnie ($1.6M, RFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Chris Boucher ($12.7M, UFA 2025)
Draft capital: The Raptors own all their first-round picks in the next seven years. Toronto has six second-round picks available to use in a trade. The finances: Toronto is $3.7M below the luxury tax. Including the player option of VanVleet, they are $10.9M below the tax next season.
Utah Jazz
Front-office discussions: How do we assess what is best for the future versus the long-term health of the team? Would we trade away key contributors if it costs us a spot in the playoffs (or play-in)? What message does that send to the locker room?
Players with trade value: Kelly Olynyk ($12.8M, UFA 2024), Jarred Vanderbilt ($4.4M, team), Mike Conley ($22.7M, UFA 2024), Jordan Clarkson ($13.3M, player 2023) and Malik Beasley ($15.6M, team 2023)
Free agents in July: Talen Horton-Tucker ($10.3M, player), Clarkson, Beasley, Vanderbilt ($4.4M, team), Leandro Bolmaro ($2.5M, UFA), Rudy Gay ($6.2M, player), Nickeil Alexander-Walker ($5M, RFA) and Udoka Azubuike ($2.2M, UFA)
Controllable contracts: Ochai Agbaji ($3.9M, RFA 2026) and Simone Fontecchio ($3.2M, RFA 2024)
Long-term salary: Lauri Markkanen ($16.5M, UFA 2025) and Collin Sexton ($16.5M, UFA 2026)
Draft capital: The Jazz own a league-high 14 first-round picks. They have a combined six unprotected firsts from Cleveland and Minnesota. The Timberwolves will also send a top-5 protected first in 2029. They have the lesser 2023 first of Brooklyn or Philadelphia. Utah can swap a first with Minnesota or Cleveland in 2026 (if in the top 8) and with Cleveland in 2028. The Jazz owe Oklahoma City a top-10 protected first in 2024 (top-10 protected in 2025, top-8 in 2026). Utah has four second-round picks available to use in a trade.
The finances: The Jazz are $6.9M below the luxury tax this season. They are projected to be at the salary cap next season.
Washington Wizards
Front-office discussions: Does the current roster have upside to be more than a .500 team? Do we have belief in Deni Avdija as a long-term starter? Is the development of our recent first-round picks on the same timeline with Bradley Beal? Are we comfortable paying Kristaps Porzingis near-max money in the offseason and who are we bidding against? What about the future of Kyle Kuzma, who is likely to decline his player options? Can we trade Will Barton for bench depth?
Off the board: Beal (no-trade clause)
Players with trade value: Kuzma ($13M, player 2023), Barton ($14.4M, UFA 2023) and Daniel Gafford ($1.9M, UFA 2026)
Free agents in July: Porzingis ($33.8M, player), Barton, Kuzma, Kendrick Nunn ($5.2M, UFA), Taj Gibson ($1.8M) and Vernon Carey Jr. ($1.8M, team)
Controllable contracts: Monte Morris ($9.1M, UFA 2024), Delon Wright ($7.8M, UFA 2024), Avdija ($4.9M, RFA 2024), Johnny Davis ($4.8M, RFA 2026), Corey Kispert ($3.5M, RFA 2025), Anthony Gill ($1.8M, UFA 2042) and Isaiah Todd ($1.6M, team 2024)
Draft capital: The Wizards owe New York a top-14 protected first in 2023. The pick has protection in 2024 (top-12), 2025 (top-10) and 2026 (top-8)
The finances: The Wizards are $1.3 million below the luxury tax. They are a projected $15 million below the tax entering next offseason. Washington has seven second-round picks available to use in a trade.