NBA

Golden State Warriors- Grade: BAdditions:Chris PaulBrandin PodziemskiCorey JosephTrace Jackson-DavisDario SaricLosses:Jordan PooleDonte DiVincenzoThe Warriors started the offseason with their blockbuster trade of basically Chris Paul for Jordan Poole. This is a double win because you have to assume there are still issues from the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole altercation, and although Paul is 38, he is still…

Detroit Pistons- Grade: A-Additions:Ausar ThompsonMarcus SasserKeita Bates-DiopMonte MorrisJoe HarrisLosses:Corey JosephThe Pistons were a dumpster fire in 2023, winning just 16 games, by far the fewest in the NBA, but I have liked how they’ve worked since the seson ended. Hiring Monty Williams was a brilliant move because they now have a proven winner in charge….

Denver Nuggets- Grade: B-Additions:Julian StrawtherHunter TysonJustin HolidayJalen PickettLosses:Bruce BrownAlthough it looks like they had a boring offseason, the defending champions have been quite busy. They were able to keep important reserves Jackson and Jordan, but lost their premeir bench player. Brown was far too expensive for them to keep; $45 million for two seasons is…

Dallas Mavericks- Grade: A Additions:Grant WilliamsSeth CurryDereck LivelyLosses:Christian WoodJaVale McGeeThe Mavericks had an elite offseason. First, they were able to sign all-star Kyrie Irving to a multi-season contract, pairing him and Luka Doncic for awhile. I also loved Dallas signing Seth Curry, one of my favorite reserve guards in the NBA, cheaply and keeping vital…

Cleveland Cavaliers- Grade: B- Additions:Max StrusEmoni BatesTy JeromeLosses:Ricky RubioCedi OsmanRobin LopezPersonally, I have no idea what the Cavaliers are trying, as they are one more legitimate stud from contention, but their choice was spending almost $70 million for a guy who, although he was recently brilliant, is only a mildly solid starter. I loved Cleveland…

Chicago Bulls- Grade: B- Additions:JeVon CarterTorrey CraigJulian PhillipsLosses:Lonzo BallPatrick BeverleyDerrick Jones Jr.The Bulls needed to make a big change because they are as mediocre as a team can be, but I like the players they acquired. I really like that Chicago replaced Lonzo Ball by stealing Bucks point guard Jevon Carter, who is a poor…

Charlotte Hornets – Grade: B- Additions:Brandon MillerNick Smith Jr.Amari BaileyMiles BridgesFrank NtilikinaLosses:Kelly OubreDennis SmithIf the Hornets had drafted Scoot Henderson and not Brandon Miller, this would probably be an “A,” because to me Henderson is a walking superstar and I see Miller as a bust candidate. I loved the rest of Charlotte’s draft, and LaMelo…

Brooklyn Nets Offseason – Grade: D Additions:Noah ClowneyDariq WhiteJalen WilsonLonnie WalkerLosses:Seth CurryPatty MillsYuta WatanabeThe Nets have quietly had a busy offseason. I love that they kept Cam Johnson to continue to pair with franchise player Mikal Bridges, but the money was too much. I’m not a fan of losing Joe Harris, Seth Curry and Yuta…

Boston Celtics – Grade: BAdditions:Kristaps PorzingisJordan WalshOshae BrissettDalano BantonLosses:Marcus SmartGrant WilliamsI know the Celtics will miss Marcus Smart as a leader and as a point guard, but Derrick White is very similar to Smart and being able to add Kristaps Porzingis was huge. Boston had needed a star big for awhile, and Porzingis gives them…

Atlanta Hawks Offseason- Grade: DAdditions:Kobe BufkinMouhamed GueyeSeth LundyLosses:John CollinsAaron HolidayThis is my first of many of these, but I have a feeling that Atlanta will have one of my lowest offseason grades. The Hawks signed no free agents, put together a draft I felt was middling, and away traded John Collins for scraps. Also, they…