NBA offseason grades: Which teams had best trades, signings, deals?
Major media outlets are evaluating the 2026 NBA offseason, grading team rosters following recent trades, free agency moves, and draft selections.
Sources (9)
- NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up in 2026 offseason ESPN · 55d ago
- 2026/27 NBA Roster Counts Hoops Rumors · 56d ago
- NBA offseason grades for every East team: 76ers, Hornets ace moves, Celtics among many in C- range CBS Sports · 56d ago
- NBA Power Rankings: How does the East stack up after major offseason moves? Yahoo Sports · 56d ago
- Player movement tracker: The 2026 NBA offseason cheat sheets HoopsHype · 56d ago
- NBA teams keep ditching stars TrueHoop | Henry Abbott · 56d ago
- NBA Power Rankings: How every team's free agency, trades, and draft moves changed the league's landscape sportingnews.com · 56d ago
- NBA offseason grades for every West team: Clippers have had the best summer ... for now CBS Sports · 56d ago
- NBA offseason grades: Which teams had best trades, signings, deals? ESPN · 56d ago
The brief
Sports outlets are currently assessing the 2026 NBA offseason, providing comprehensive rankings and letter grades for all 30 teams. This analysis follows a series of league-wide transactions, including player trades and free agency signings.
Coverage from ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, and Sporting News highlights shifting team landscapes and individual roster adjustments. Reports from Hoops Rumors and HoopsHype are tracking roster counts and player movement, while TrueHoop notes a trend of teams moving away from star players.
Observers are watching how these offseason roster adjustments impact power rankings and competitive positioning heading into the 2026/27 season. Further updates will depend on final roster movements as teams solidify their lineups.
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Quick answers
Which teams received high marks for their offseason moves?
According to CBS Sports, the 76ers and Hornets received high marks, while the Clippers are noted for having a strong summer.
Are there teams receiving lower grades?
CBS Sports reports that the Celtics are among the teams currently assigned grades in the C- range.
Where can the status of player movement be tracked?
Resources for tracking player movement and roster counts include HoopsHype and Hoops Rumors.
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