The Los Angeles Lakers may already know the only move capable of transforming Luka Doncic’s era into a championship contender — but it could come at a painful cost.

Whatever happens in Game 7 on Sunday night between Cleveland and Detroit, however James Harden performs in that game, expect the Cavaliers to reach a contract extension with Harden this offseason. That’s not a surprise to anyone who followed his trade from the LA Clippers to Cleveland, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reminded us on Sunday.

After falling short in the postseason yet again, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be looking to make some changes to the roster over the offseason. According to ESPN analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins,

The Minnesota Timberwolves are entering one of the most important offseasons in franchise history after their painful playoff exit against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Houston has the ammunition to go after Boston's best player from the 2025-26 season.

The Washington Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft. How many players hold more value than that powerful pick?

The Detroit Pistons’ playoff weaknesses were fully exposed during their second-round loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and those struggles may now push the franchise toward a major offseason move involving Tyler Herro.

The Clippers lucked out this NBA Draft Lottery, able to land their next franchise star with the fifth overall pick.