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br/>A new NBA season is nearly here. Multiple teams will hold media day Tuesday ahead of the start of the regular season next month, with the entire league opening up business by next week.
So, with the offseason basically behind us (save a couple of lengthy restricted free agent standoffs), let's dive into how league insiders viewed the offseason's most impactful trades and signings -- and how the 2025-26 campaign will unfold over the next several months.
Here's our look at which teams did the best -- and worst -- this offseason, along with determining who the best players are both now and in the future (as well as who is leading the way for the Americans), plus who will ultimately be holding the Larry O'Brien trophy next June, through the eyes of 20 coaches, scouts and executives