What will the offseason look like?
This article brings us from draft night to the opening night rosters for the following 2020-21 regular season including the draft, every free agent signing, and every trade that I see coming. The final rosters do not include the two-way contracts as those are so unrealistic to even predict, but the final 15-man rosters are provided.
The biggest thing to remember is I’m using a $109.14 million salary cap and $139 million luxury tax threshold which assumes a cap smoothing is agreed to. I took into account where each team is and where they will be looking to improve based on their direction this offseason.
This isn’t to just make the best team possible for all 30 teams or even what I think each team SHOULD do this offseason. This is more so what I expect to see each team do. I hope you enjoy the 2020 offseason.
See NBA Draft: https://thesportscrazy.com/2020/09/05/2020-mock-off-season-nba-draft/
Atlanta Hawks
Roster
Tyrese Haliburton
Clint Capela
Dewayne Dedmon
De’Andre Hunter
Trae Young
Cam Reddish
John Collins
Kevin Huerter
Bruno Fernando
Mike Scott
Zhaire Smith
Joe Harris
Jerami Grant
Kris Dunn
Vernon Carey
Who they re-signed:
None
Who they signed in FA:
Atlanta Hawks sign Jerami Grant to a 4 year, $50 Million contract
Atlanta Hawks sign Kris Dunn to a 3 year, $31.5 Million contract with a team option on year 3
Atlanta Hawks sign Joe Harris to a 4 year, $80 Million contract with a team option on year 4
Trades they made:
Atlanta Hawks trade future top 55 protected second round draft pick and Cash to the Philadelphia 76ers for Zhaire Smith, Mike Scott, 34th Overall Draft Pick and 36th Overall Draft Pick
Atlanta Hawks trade 36th Overall Draft Pick to the Golden State Warriors for 48th Overall Draft Pick, 51st Overall Draft Pick and 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves Second Round Draft Pick
Atlanta Hawks trade 48th Overall Draft Pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for 57th Overall Draft Pick and Cash
Atlanta Hawks trade 51st Overall Draft Pick to the Toronto Raptors for 59th Overall Draft Pick and Cash
Who they drafted:
Tyrese Haliburton (6th)
Vernon Carey (34th)
Yam Madar (50th)
Markus Howard (57th)
Sam Merrill (59th)
Other moves:
None
Summary:
The Hawks draft a 3-and-D guard that could play off of Trae Young in Haliburton in the NBA Draft. In free agency, they add pieces that provide the kind of depth they could use. Jerami Grant provides a lot of flexible line-up options in a John Collins/Clint Capela/Jerami Grant front-court rotation. Joe Harris helps spread the floor while also holding his own on D while Kris Dunn provides the defensive talent that the Hawks second unit could really use. The Hawks end up not giving up much, but adding a ton to a roster that has breakout potential in 2020-21.
Charlotte Hornets
Roster
James Wiseman
Nico Mannion
Andrew Wiggins
Dwight Powell
Malik Monk
P.J. Washington
Miles Bridges
Devonte’ Graham
Cody Martin
Caleb Martin
Jalen McDaniels
Tyrese Maxey
Eric Paschall
Enes Kanter
Romeo Langford
Who they re-signed:
None
Who they signed in FA:
None
Trades they made:
Charlotte Hornets trade Terry Rozier to the Philadelphia 76ers for Andrew Wiggins and Eric Paschall in a multi-team deal involving the Golden State Warriors
Charlotte Hornets trade future top 55 protected second round draft pick to the Boston Celtics for Enes Kanter and Romeo Langford
Charlotte Hornets trade Cody Zeller to the Dallas Mavericks for Dwight Powell and 18th Overall Draft Pick
Who they drafted:
James Wiseman (3rd)
Tyrese Maxey (18th)
Nico Mannion (32nd)
Killian Tillie (56th)
Other moves:
Charlotte Hornets waive Nicolas Batum
Summary:
The Hornets end up not using any of their cap space on free agents and instead opt to add rookie contracts, draft picks and young talent. James Wiseman provides a solid punch and excitement to a Hornets core that needs a go-to type of guy with the hopes that Wiseman develops to that guy. Tyrese Maxey provides a toughness to their front-court and fits nicely with Graham. Adding Paschall for Rozier is a sneaky good move even coming at the cost of adding Wiggins.
Miami Heat
Roster
Jimmy Butler
Andre Iguodala
Chris Silva
LaMarcus Aldridge
Tyler Herro
Bam Adebayo
Kendrick Nunn
Duncan Robinson
Ryan Arcidiacono
Jae Crowder
Langston Galloway
Alex Len
Wayne Ellington
Marvin Williams
Who they re-signed:
Miami Heat re-sign Jae Crowder to a 1 year, $10 Million contract
Who they signed in FA:
Miami Heat sign Langston Galloway to a 1 year, $2.5 Million contract via Cap MLE
Miami Heat sign Alex Len to a 1 year, league minimum contract
Miami Heat sign Wayne Ellington to a 1 year, league minimum contract
Miami Heat sign Marvin Williams to a 1 year, $2 Million contract via Cap MLE (Note: Written Prior to announcing retirment)
Trades they made:
Miami Heat trade KZ Okpala to the Chicago Bulls for Ryan Arcidiacono
Miami Heat trade Kelly Olynyk and 20th Overall Draft Pick for LaMarcus Aldridge
Who they drafted:
None
Other moves:
None
Summary:
Miami gets even better by adding LaMarcus Aldridge without giving up a ton and finds a way to leave open the possibility of Giannis in 2021 free agency by not giving out any long-term deals. Aldridge isn’t an ideal fit, but provides more talent than anything else Miami could get on a one year deal. The veterans Miami adds in free agency are good depth veterans and bringing back Jae Crowder is important as he seems to have been a good fit there.
Orlando Magic
Roster
Saddiq Bey
Nikola Vucevic
Evan Fournier
James Johnson
Terrence Ross
Markelle Fultz
Jarrett Culver
Jonathan Isaac
Mohamed Bamba
Khem Birch
James Ennis
Melvin Frazier Jr.
Josh Okogie
Goran Dragic
Wes Iwundu
Who they re-signed:
Orlando Magic re-sign Wes Iwundu to 1 year, Bi-Annual Exception
Who they signed in FA:
Orlando Magic sign Goran Dragic to 2 year, Non-Tax MLE
Trades they made:
Orlando Magic trade Aaron Gordon and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Minnesota Timberwolves for James Johnson, Jarrett Culver and Josh Okogie
Who they drafted:
Saddiq Bey (15th)
Cassius Winston (45th)
Other moves:
None
Summary:
Orlando starts a rebuild without go full blown Process. Jarrett Culver seems like the type of project they like to work with a could develop nicely next to Fultz. Adding a steady hand veteran to keep the team composed is helpful with Goran Dragic staying in Florida, but moving to Orlando. Saddiq Bey’s skill set balances the roster well and Josh Okogie is a gritty player on the wing. They keep open some flexibility to go either way at the trade deadline by either building an offer for an upgrade using James Johnson’s expiring deal or continuing with the tear down.
Washington Wizards
Roster
Cole Anthony
John Wall
Bradley Beal
Thomas Bryant
Ish Smith
Rui Hachimura
Jerome Robinson
Troy Brown Jr.
Mortiz Wagner
Shabazz Napier
Admiral Schofield
Anszejs Pasecniks
Leandro Balmaro
Davis Bertans
Tristan Thomspon
Who they re-signed:
Washington Wizards re-sign Davis Bertans a 4 year, $80 Million contract
Washington Wizards re-sign Shabazz Napier to 1 year, Bi-Annual Exception
Who they signed in FA:
Washington Wizards sign Tristan Thompson to 1 year, Non-Tax MLE
Trades they made:
Washington Wizards trade 9th Overall Draft Pick to the Boston Celtics for 14th Overall Draft Pick, 26th Overall Draft Pick and 30th Overall Draft Pick
Washington Wizards trade 30th Overall Draft Pick to the Sacramento Kings for 35th Overall Draft Pick and Cash
Washington Wizards trade 35th Overall Draft Pick to the Brooklyn Nets for 55th Overall Draft Pick, 2021 Atlanta Hawks Second Round Draft Pick and Cash
Washington Wizards trade Isaac Bonga and 37th Overall Draft Pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for 46th Overall Draft Pick, 2022 Portland Trail Blazers Second Round Draft Pick and Cash
Who they drafted:
Cole Anthony (14th)
Leandro Balmaro (26th)
Other moves:
None
Summary:
Tristan Thompson could be rejuvinated in a winning environment and while it may be a bit of an overpay, they only sign him for one year. Retaining Davis Bertans keeps them competitive for a lower playoff seed and Cole Anthony provides fresh legs at point guard to allow John Wall to limit his minutes. Overall the Wizards are in a tough spot where they don’t want to rebuild, but don’t quite have the assets to make an all in trade that would be worth it.
