NBA teams face roster and salary decisions after early offseason moves

The NBA offseason has produced several trades and contract agreements that have shifted roster composition across multiple teams. With the draft completed, each franchise faces decisions on signings, trades, and salary-cap management before free agency begins next Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The Thunder added a 7-foot-3 center from Michigan and drafted a guard from Iowa. The team traded one player to create roster space but must still move or decline an option on at least one additional player to accommodate new arrivals. Officials are considering whether to exercise or renegotiate a $28.5 million team option on a veteran center who has started in recent playoff series.

The moves aim to stay under the luxury-tax threshold while preserving rotation depth.

The Spurs selected two frontcourt players in the draft to increase size. The team is also preparing to offer its star center a five-year maximum rookie extension that could exceed $300 million. The front office is evaluating whether to add a power forward who can defend opposing wings after the Finals series exposed a size disadvantage.

The owner has indicated reluctance to exceed that threshold, which could affect the status of the backup center.