The NBA offseason is a time of significant change, with teams making strategic moves to bolster their rosters and improve their chances for the upcoming season. A week since players and teams could begin negotiating deals, and a day after they could begin signing them at the conclusion of the league’s moratorium period, the free agency is already winding down. Let’s delve into the early winners and losers of the 2023 NBA offseason.

The Winners

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have emerged as one of the biggest winners of the offseason. The details of their strategic moves are yet to be revealed, but it’s clear that the Suns have made significant strides in strengthening their roster. This comes as no surprise, considering their consistent performance and strategic approach to player acquisition and development.

The Losers

Stars Changing Teams via Free Agency

Perhaps the biggest loser remains the same as since the blockbuster 2019 offseason: stars changing teams via free agency. Of the seven largest contracts handed out this summer, just one was to a player changing teams (Fred VanVleet going from the Toronto Raptors to the Houston Rockets). While free agency might no longer turn teams into contenders as it once did, there’s still plenty of value to be had.

The Uncommitted

Of the top 25 free agents by three-year projections, including a handful who avoided free agency by exercising player options and signing extensions, just four remain uncommitted — all from the back half of the list: Terence Davis, Jaylen Nowell, Kelly Oubre Jr., and P.J. Washington.

The Anticipation for Potential Trades

While the NBA world continues to wait on potential trades involving All-Star guards James Harden and Damian Lillard that could shape the offseason as a whole, it’s time to take a look at the players, teams, and groups who have done the best for themselves so far in free agency.

In conclusion, the 2023 NBA offseason has already seen some significant moves, with teams like the Phoenix Suns emerging as early winners. However, with potential trades involving All-Star players still on the horizon, the landscape could change dramatically in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates as the offseason progresses.

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