Did you think the NBA was all done with trades and re-signings?
You better think again!
We have already seen so many big deals go down in the last few weeks, from Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves to Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks to Deandre Ayton back to the Phoenix Suns.
But there are still some big deals that could be on the horizon.
By my count (accounting for actual and reported signings) there are 115 roster spots open on 20-man offseason rosters around the NBA.
91 standard spots open. 24 Two-Way spots open. (Note: This is for 20-man rosters!)
Still a lot of signings to come as we head into late-July.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 19, 2022
Keith Smith crunched the numbers and found that there are still 115 roster spots open on 20-man offseason rosters around the league.
He also found that 91 standard spots remain and 24 two-way spots are also open.
To put it simply, many signings could still happen in the weeks ahead.
Your favorite team might be on the verge of a major signing or massive shake-up.
Roster Reorganizations
As mentioned, there are many teams that have already done a lot to enhance their chances next season.
But some have remained suspiciously quiet.
Fans for teams such as the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers are wondering if their squads will do something substantial before the new season.
It’s hard to tell who is going to make moves because Smith doesn’t get into the details of which teams are still sitting with open spots on their rosters.
But anyone who thinks the NBA has completely slowed down and is done shaking things up is in for a surprise.
Beyond the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving drama, there is still room for some big-level signings in the weeks ahead.
Then those signings will go to training camp and see how they fit with their new teammates.
It’ll be an exciting few months for diehard fans of the NBA.
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