NBA teams complete offseason trades involving centers and forwards

The move freed $2.1 million in salary space and left the team with one first-round pick in 2032 and one second-round pick in 2033 before the deal.

Lakers roster adjustments The incoming guard posted improved scoring late last season and could either remain on the roster or be moved in a future transaction. Backup center minutes are expected to be filled through free agency signings, with several available players under consideration.

The team now depends more heavily on its primary center, who appeared in only five games last season, while gaining added financial and draft flexibility.

Rockets salary management The Houston team sent a forward and three second-round picks to Charlotte in exchange for a trade exception valued at $13 million. The forward averaged 3.3 points per game on 27 percent three-point shooting after missing the start of the season due to ankle surgery.

Houston exited both the first apron and luxury tax thresholds. The club now holds no second-round picks from 2028 through 2033 except the back end of one swap in 2031.

Hornets asset accumulation Charlotte acquired the forward, whose contract is guaranteed only for the upcoming season at $13.3 million, along with three second-round picks. The team can retain or release the player after this season without further obligation.

The Hornets now control 20 second-round picks over the next seven years and maintain significant salary-cap space after earlier trades of other players.

Celtics and 76ers exchange Boston sent a guard to Philadelphia for another forward, a 2028 first-round pick that could become a swap, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and two second-round picks. The receiving team also obtained the guard in the transaction.