In a notable offseason success, Josh Giddey secured a fully guaranteed four-year, $100 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, contrasting with other restricted free agents who settled for less.

The Dallas Mavericks ended the offseason on a positive note, acquiring a top draft pick and extending Kyrie Irving, creating a balanced roster with playoff potential despite previous trade criticisms.

The 2025 NBA offseason was marked by strategic moves, with the Atlanta Hawks emerging as the biggest winners after acquiring Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard, and valuable unprotected 2026 first-round picks from New Orleans.

Meanwhile, most other restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga, Cam Thomas, and Quentin Grimes struggled to secure lucrative deals, reflecting a trend of teams being cautious with cap space amid a tight financial environment.

The LA Clippers faced potential legal issues over alleged salary cap circumvention involving illegal payments to Kawhi Leonard, risking significant penalties if misconduct is confirmed.

The Boston Celtics experienced a difficult offseason, selling key players like Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday following Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury, leading to a roster rebuild driven by financial and injury concerns.

The Houston Rockets significantly strengthened their roster by acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns for minimal assets, re-signing key players, and adding young talent, positioning themselves as serious contenders.

The New Orleans Pelicans were major losers after trading away a highly valuable unprotected 2026 first-round pick to Atlanta, exposing themselves to high risk amid injuries, including to Derik Queen.

The Indiana Pacers faced setbacks after Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injury led to the departure of Myles Turner to Milwaukee, highlighting the risks of cautious salary cap management in the face of injury concerns.

The Orlando Magic improved their outlook by acquiring Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones, strengthening both their offensive and defensive capabilities and positioning themselves as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference.