There was widespread skepticism during the 2024 offseason about the Cavaliers ' decision to continue moving forward with their four-player core of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley after the team struggled to get past the upstart Magic in round one of the playoffs and then was defeated soundly in round two by the eventual champion Celtics.

Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were all acquired in recent years following a 2007 deal involving Rashard Lewis.

The Suns are approaching a full-on rebuild. They tried the super team angle, and it didn't amount to anything. Phoenix is expected to lean into a full reset with a new head coach and with stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal likely to be on the move.

The Orlando Magic shocked the world on Sunday by executing a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. To