📊 NBA Free Agency Recap & Stock Watch

The NBA offseason moves fast—and this year was chaos. Between surprise trades, veteran buyouts, and sneaky signings, it’s been tough to keep track of who’s actually better (and who just got older and more expensive).

So let’s simplify it.

First, we’ll break down the biggest moves of the offseason—from blockbuster trades to depth-building signings. Then we’ll shift gears into Buy/Sell season, using the stock market as a metaphor to highlight which teams are trending up, who’s a hold, and who’s time it is to hit that “sell” button before things crash.

The market’s open—let’s dive in. 🏀📉📈

🔁 Biggest Offseason Moves (2025 Free Agency & Trades)

• Kevin Durant to the Rockets in a massive 7-team blockbuster. Houston also adds Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith, going all-in around a rising young core.

• Bradley Beal signs with the Clippers on a 2-year deal after a buyout from Phoenix. He joins Kawhi and Harden in an aging but still dangerous backcourt.

• Nuggets retool by trading Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson, signing Jonas Valančiūnas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. for a deeper, more flexible rotation.

• Bucks waive Damian Lillard and pivot by signing Myles Turner, Cole Anthony, Gary Trent Jr., and Kevin Porter Jr. Giannis stays, but the direction is murky.

• Pelicans re-sign Herbert Jones to a 5-year, $97 million deal, locking in their defensive identity alongside Zion and a promising youth core.

• Lakers add Deandre Ayton on a 2-year deal to shore up size and interior presence. Also bring in Jake LaRavia for wing depth.

• Miami Heat acquire Norman Powell in a three-team deal that sends John Collins to the Clippers. Bench scoring improves, but future outlook is cloudy.

• Thunder extend Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and retain core pieces. No major splash, but high internal stability and tons of draft capital.

• Phoenix Suns remain quiet, holding onto Devin Booker and Durant’s cap hit post-trade. Roster remains thin without real injection of youth or depth.

📈 NBA Teams as Stocks: Buy, Sell, or Hold

✅ BUY: Teams on the Rise

• Houston Rockets – With Durant, Capela, and Finney-Smith joining a young core, this is a legit “win-now” squad. The mix of vets and rising stars feels like a value stock ready to explode.

• Denver Nuggets – Don’t let the MPJ trade fool you—Cam Johnson, Jonas, and Bruce Brown bring balance and versatility. Jokić is still the anchor, and this team might be better built for a deep run.

• New Orleans Pelicans – Re-signing Herbert Jones is huge. This team has defensive identity, offensive upside with Zion, and the type of continuity that wins in the regular season.

❌ SELL: Teams Losing Steam

• Milwaukee Bucks – Lillard’s departure and patchy additions feel more reactive than strategic. This isn’t a rebuild, but it’s not a true contender either.

• Golden State Warriors – Nostalgia aside, this roster is bloated, slow, and outgunned in the West. Don’t get caught holding the bag.

• Miami Heat – Powell adds scoring, but with no major upgrade and Jimmy aging, they’re in neutral while the East got better.

• L.A. Lakers – Ayton helps inside, but spacing, age, and health still limit upside. Wait and see how they look after 20 games. Unless Bronny is All-NBA

🎯 Bold Win Projections vs. Market Lines

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