The best movements of the NBA offset so far: dollars, lakers and knicks make key additions
The NBA off -season started with a little noise.
It has long spent on Woj bombs days when the free agency opens. It seems that the new rules of the second apron in the league prevent the teams from unleashing each summer.
Without forgetting, Kevin during being exchanged at the Houston Rockets was the greatest thing that happened – and the NBA should have saved this move for any day other that match 7 of the final.
But while things have been relatively silent compared to NBA standards, there have still been fun and significant movements. Here are some of the best to date.
Bucks signs Myles Turner to keep Giannis happy
During the second night of the NBA draft, Shams Charania d’Espn reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo was looking at the Milwaukee movements very closely.
It is difficult to imagine that the Greek monster was going to leave a second round choice to dictate if it stays with the dollars. But their splashing move in free agency should have antetokounmpo fully bought.
The Bucks give up Damian Lillard, who tragically broke his Achilles tendon in the playoffs. They will stretch their money to make room for the free agent Myles Turner center – practically one of the biggest names available.
This decision offers real help from Antetokounmpo, and the Pacers are now much lower without Turner and Tyrese Haliburton, who also broke his Achilles in match 7 of the NBA final and will miss all 2025-26 season.
There is a real path for the Bucks to face a weak conference in the eastern year of next year while keeping their happy local superstar.
LeBron James is accompanied by Lakers, but for how long?
April 4, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Utah’s jazz goalkeeper Jordan Clarkson (left) and Los Angeles Lakers striker LeBron James (6) shaking his hand after their match in Vivis Arena. Compulsory credit: Rob Gray-Imagn images At 40, there was no logical reason for LeBron James to withdraw from his player option of $ 52.6 million with the Lakers.
However, his future in Los Angeles feels troubled – and this should be a much more important title.
According to Agent Rich Paul, James understands how difficult it will be for the Lakers to rebuild himself around Luka Dončić while facing a title. The front office has not done much to reorganize the list to prove that it is serious to win now.
It seems that James could be on the fence to ask for a job, despite a clause without exchange. If he does it, it would instantly become the biggest title of the sport for the rest of the summer.
Knicks make silent but intelligent additions
March 17, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Utah’s jazz goalkeeper Jordan Clarkson (00) brings the ball to the field during the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls at the Delta Center. Compulsory credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images When the final ended, Oklahoma City Thunder was the first favorites of the bets in 2026, with the Cleveland horsemen just behind them.
Now the New York Knicks have jumped to the two best title ratings at +850, according to Fanduel Sportsbook.
Even without head coach, it seems that the Knicks will finally use their bench. They added a pure scorer to Jordan Clarkson, who can remove games from the bench, and Guerschon Yabusele, which brings a reliable size and a wing depth.
New York seems to understand how widely is open, and has made the small responsible movements necessary to repair the list and stay in the running.
