On Paul Zipser, Paul Zipser, Petr Cornelie, Boris Bojanovsky, Kenan Sipahi, Adam Pechacek, Ante Zizic and Simon Pursl. Read more »

The Warriors have the two best shooters in the NBA and the delusion is that even if a team can play fast while maintaining a top-5 defense, attempt a ton of three's while approximating the shooting of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, you will still be a Draymond Green short. Read more »

Given the choice among the abyss of a protracted rebuild, a couple more playoff seasons, or some zany Plan C panic move, the non-masochist takes some 45 wins and the subdued joy of nightly competence. Read more »

You can never count Pat Riley out of any big plan, but the likely outcome is that Miami brings back Hassan Whiteside on a maximum contract, re-signs Dwyane Wade to a team friendly deal, gets Joe Johnson to agree to play for a relatively small amount, and supplements them with veteran signings. Read more »

The Spurs have a path for another major offseason, but their most likely path seems to be the return of Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, re-signing Boban Marjanovic and they then add a few smaller signings. Read more »

The difference between their roles, and their personalities, is basically that LeBron James is determined to do everything while Draymond Green is willing to do anything. Read more »

Expect the Blazers to be one of the first teams out of the gate with signings. They prefer to come out and set the market vs. waiting to see how things develop. Portland needs to add another big piece or two to challenge the Warriors, Spurs and Thunder, and they have the means to do so. Read more »

With so many players' status up in the air, this summer will go a long way in deciding the future of the Hawks. They've had a great run with this group and you can't blame them if they want to run it back for one more. Read more »

Golden State's unprecedented expertise at the three-pointer has highlighted just how crucial it is to modern success in the NBA, perhaps even pointing the way where teams with championship aspirations treat the shot the way Fortune 500 companies look at offshore bank accounts. Read more »

The Cavaliers are returning home where they haven't yet lost during the postseason and role players typically perform better in home games. And they have LeBron James feeling a sense of urgency in this series. Read more »

The cap is scheduled to make the first of two large jumps this offseason. The cap is currently set at $70 million for 15-16 and will increase to $92 million for 16-17 and then to $108 million for 17-18. Read more »

With a new coach, a well-known desire to play smaller and faster and plenty of cap space, Indiana makes for an interesting watch this summer. They have building blocks in Paul George and Myles Turner that are tough for any team to match in terms of skill and potential. Read more »

The Hornets are in a tricky situation. They are a good team, but not yet a contender. Their ability to add pieces to become a contender is somewhat limited, since they are largely looking at bringing back their own free agents. Read more »

Kahlil Felder's athleticism and offensive upside attracted teams to evaluate how he could fit their system, but continuing to show that he can grow to be a competent defender in the NBA is essential in his development. He has the will to improve and confidence that won't deter his frame of mind on and off the court. Read more »

Despite the cap jump, the Clippers aren't expected to benefit in the same way other teams will. With Paul, Griffin and Jordan all making over $20 million next season, cap flexibility is limited and that's why they're a candidate for a major trade. Read more »

Seattle has had the frustrations of the almost Kings' move, the success of the Thunder, the NBA's lack of concern for the city and now the city council likely killing the SODO arena. Here's where things stand in bringing the NBA back to Seattle. Read more »

Teams without the correct personnel are attempting to emulate the Warriors, which is shaping their legacy and reputation as they face a healthy Cavs this time and the spectre of NBA history. Read more »

The teams are the same and the cities are the same, but when you start to break it down, this just feels like an entirely different animal and a rematch in name only. Read more »

On the whole, Kyrie Irving is a magnificent talent occasionally eclipsed by what he won't do. There is a sense with him that if he could out of his own way, he could find another level. He could get his chance in these Finals. Read more »

The Thunder were this close to bridging the gap between excitement and satisfaction that has long defined them, and reversing many inevitabilities of the stylistic path the Warriors have sent the NBA down. Read more »