"Parity has emerged as a defining feature of this NBA era. With the Oklahoma City Thunder's breakthrough in June, the league has crowned seven different champions in as many years -- a streak unmatched in NBA history. Of those seven, the Thunder's young core has arguably the best chance to parlay the victory into a dynastic run, but that doesn't mean other teams haven't been working all summer to make sure it was a one-off."
"While fewer blockbuster and major fireworks meant this offseason was quieter than most, plenty of teams reshaped their rosters in meaningful ways. The Houston Rockets splurged on Kevin Durant in a swap with the Phoenix Suns, who slotted in Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks via the same deal. The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks lost key veterans and shuffled in new talent. The Orlando Magic bet on Desmond Bane, part of their rise to No. 7 in title odds at ESPN BET."
Parity has emerged as a defining feature of the NBA era, with seven different champions in seven years. The Oklahoma City Thunder captured the latest title and their young core offers the best chance for a dynasty, though many teams reshaped rosters to prevent a repeat. Major moves included the Houston Rockets acquiring Kevin Durant while the Phoenix Suns received Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks; the Celtics and Bucks lost veterans and added new pieces; the Magic acquired Desmond Bane; the Trail Blazers reacquired Damian Lillard, who will miss the 2025-26 season due to injury. Team impacts were projected using Estimated RAPTOR Wins Above Replacement with adjustments for rookies, injuries, and pending free-agent departures, excluding contract value.
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