NBA offseasons are often filled with rumor, speculation and a bevy of massive contracts.
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While all of those boxes have been checked again this year, there have been a few more surprises than normal. A number of big-name players will be suiting up in different uniforms next season, as teams continue to build their rosters in an attempt to catch the Warriors and Cavaliers.
Here are the three best, and worst, moves so far during this NBA offseason:
Best
Jimmy Butler to Timberwolves — The Timberwolves have been collecting young players, biding their time for a big move. They decided to pull the trigger this offseason by adding Butler to team with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, two of the game's brightest young stars.
Not only does Butler give Minnesota another proven scorer, he provides them with a much-needed veteran who has won playoff games (and a gold medal). Butler's move to Minnesota won't instantly make the Timberwolves contenders in the loaded Western Conference, but it should get them into the postseason with a chance to surprise.
Chris Paul to Rockets — As good as the Rockets were at times last season, they always appeared to be missing a key piece. Paul is a great organizer and shooter. His addition allows James Harden to play off the ball, which could equate to better ball movement.
With Trevor Ariza and Ryan Anderson expected to knock down shots, Harden and Paul can orchestrate the offense, making sure everyone is in the best position to succeed. It may seem sad, but right now decisions teams make have to be judged by whether or not they positioned themselves toward catching the Warriors. Houston probably still wouldn't beat Golden State in a best-of-seven series, but they certainly have a better chance with Paul.
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant re-signing with Warriors — This is technically cheating because these two didn't move anywhere, but Golden State still had to act to bring them back. Curry signed a "supermax" deal, which will see him wearing yellow and blue for the foreseeable future, while Durant opted to sign a team-friendly two-year deal.
Some may have expected to see Paul George to the Thunder here. While Oklahoma City did fleece the Pacers — even if George is just a rental — Russell Westbrook has not proven he can play nice with other stars. That pairing could lead to disaster. We already know how well Curry and Durant fared in the same backcourt.
Worst
Danilo Gallinari to Clippers — The Clippers enter next season in limbo. Not bad enough to tank, but probably not good enough to contend, either. Adding Gallinari did little to shift the team in either direction.
Gallinari possesses a deft shooting touch, and he is good around the basket. But he is injury-prone (he has played over 70 games just once since the 2009-10 season), and he has little-to-no foot speed. Los Angeles already had one injury-prone forward (Blake Griffin) returning, and another slow big man (DeAndre Jordan) clogging the paint. Gallinari is a respected name, but not a good fit for the Clippers.
Rudy Gay to Spurs — Like the Clippers, San Antonio faces some glaring weaknesses on its roster. For one, its three best players (Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and now Gay) are all forwards. Leonard is coming off an ankle injury. Aldridge struggled last year, and is slow. Gay, meanwhile, is coming back from a severe Achilles injury, which can forever alter an NBA player's career.
Tony Parker will likely be out until at least January, which means San Antonio will be forward-heavy. Gay may be a solid player in silver and black, but he was not what the Spurs needed to catch the Warriors.
Kelly Olynyk to Heat — Miami is seemingly all-in on the now, but after failing to land Gordon Hayward, they signed the former Celtics center to a four-year, $50 million deal.
Olynyk is an intriguing talent. He can shoot, rebound and face up from the block. But his defense leaves something to be desired, and he floats in and out of games far too frequently. Miami already has James Johnson and Hassan Whiteside starting in their frontcourt, so Olynyk will likely be a high-priced backup.
Move that could surprise
Avery Bradley to Pistons — Boston had to trade away a few assets to make room for Hayward, but was Bradley really the guy to move? At 6-2, he's an undersized shooting guard, but he makes shots and can also handle the ball.
Bradley is still young, 26, and a great defender. The Pistons were terrible at shooting and perimeter defense last season, so he immediately helps strengthen their two biggest needs.
While the Pistons likely won't contend next season, they did come out ahead on this trade (Marcus Morris went to Boston), which bodes well for the future.