It’s October and therefore time to start a new season in the NBA. The summer has brought many new developments in the form of free agent signings and trade deals. There is also a lot of renewal in teams that will be key during the season. Another year of the NBA season begins, in its 2025-26 edition, and here are all the keys to follow it.
Renovations: None.In: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, N’Faly Dante, Luke Kennard and Kristaps Porzingis.Out: Kobe Bufkin (Nets), Clint Capela (Rockets), Caris LeVert (Pistons), Terance Mann (Nets), Larry Nance Jr. (Cavs), Georges Niang (Celtics), David Roddy (cut) and Charles Bassey (cut).Roster: Nikola ?urišic, Eli John Ndiaye, Jacob Toppin, Jalen Johnson, Caleb Houstan, Keaton Wallace, N’Faly Dante, Luke Kennard, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kristaps Porzingis, Zaccharie Risacher, Trae Young, Asa Newell, Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and Vit Krejci.Possible starting five: T. Young, D. Daniels, Z. Risacher, J. Johnson and K. Porzingis.Coach: Quin Snyder
Renovations: None.In: Chris Boucher, Luka Garza, Josh Minott and Anfernee Simons.Departures: JD Davison (cut), Jrue Holiday (Trail Blazers), Al Horford (Warriors), Luke Kornet (Spurs), Georges Niang (Jazz) and Kristaps Porzingis (Hawks).Roster: Jayson Tatum, Anfernee Simons, Jaylen Brown, Josh Minott, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Ron Harper Jr., Chris Boucher, Xavier Tillman, Jordan Walsh, Hugo Gonzalez, Max Shulga, Sam Hauser, Luka Garza, Baylor Scheierman, Amari Williams and Neemias Queta.Possible starting five: D. White, A. Simons, J. Brown, S. Hauser and N. Queta.Coach: Joe Mazzulla
Extensions: Day’Ron Sharpe, Cam Thomas and Ziaire Williams.In: Kobe Bufkin, Haywood Highsmith, Terance Mann and Michael Porter Jr.Departures: Tosan Evbuomwan (Knicks), Cam Johnson (Nuggets), D’Angelo Russell (Mavs) and Trendon Watford (Sixers).Roster: Ziaire Williams, Danny Wolf, Drake Powel, Haywood Highsmith, Egor Demin, E.J. Liddell, Tyson Etienne, Tyresse Martin, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr., Day’Ron Sharpe, Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson, Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, Kobe Bufkin, Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore.Possible starting five: E. Demin, C. Thomas, T. Mann, M. Porter Jr. and N. Claxton.Coach: Jordi Fernandez.
Extensions:Tre Mann.In: Pat Connaughton, Mason Plumlee and Collin Sexton.Departures: Vasilije Micic (Bucks and then Hapoel), Seth Curry (Warriors), Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz), Josh Okogie (cut), Nick Smith Jr. (cut) and Mark Williams (Suns).Roster: Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, Grant Williams, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Collin Sexton, Josh Green, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Antonio Reeves, Drew Peterson, Moussa Diabate, Pat Connaughton, Mason Plumlee, Tre Mann, Brandon Miller, KJ Simpson,Tidjane Salaün and Liam McNeeley.Possible starting five: L. Ball, B. Miller, K. Knueppel, M. Bridges and M. Diabate.Coach: Charles Lee.
Extensions: Tre Jones and Josh Giddey.In: Isaac Okoro.Out: Lonzo Ball (Cavs).Roster: Coby White, Josh Giddey, Jevon Carter, Dalen Terry, Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu, Zach Collins, Kevin Huerter, Matas Buzelis, Julian Phillips, Emanuel Miller, Noa Essengue, Jalen Smith,Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams and Lachlan Olbrich.Possible starting five:J. Giddey, C. White, I. Okoro, M. Buzelis and N. Vucevic.Coach: Billy Donovan.
Re-signings:Sam Merrill.In: Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr. and Thomas Bryant.Out: Ty Jerome (Grizzlies) and Isaac Okoro (Bulls).Roster:Max Strus, Lonzo Ball, Thomas Bryant, Evan Mobley, Sam Merrill, Craig Porter Jr., Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter, Jaylon Tyson, Larry Nance Jr., Tyrese Proctor, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Luke Travers and Donovan Mitchell.Possible starting five:D. Garland, D. Mitchell, D. Hunter, E. Mobley and J. Allen.Coach:Kenny Atkinson.
Re-signings: Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington.In: D’Angelo Russell.Absences: None.Roster: Ryan Nembhard, Max Christie, Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy, Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Dwight Powell, Brandon Williams, Kyrie Irving, Naji Marshall, Miles Kelly, Caleb Martin, Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Moussa Cisse, Klay Thompson and Cooper Flagg.Possible starting five:D. Russell, K. Thompson, C. Flagg, A. Davis and D. Lively II.Coach: Jason Kidd.
Renovations: None.In: Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas.Out: Michael Porter Jr., Dario Šaric and Russell Westbrook.Roster: Tamar Bates, Curtis Jones, Christian Braun, Julian Strawther, Hunter Tyson, Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr, Bruce Brown, DaRon Holmes I, Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, Spencer Jones, Zeke Nnaji, Cameron Johnson, Jalen Pickett, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.Possible starting five: J. Murray, C. Braun, C. Johnson, A. Gordon and N. Jokic.Coach: David Adelman.
Extensions: Paul Reed.In: Javonte Green, Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson.Injured: Simone Fontecchio (Heat), Tim Hardaway Jr. (Nuggets), Dennis Schröder (Kings) and Lindy Waters III (Spurs).Template: Jalen Duren, Colby Jones, Cade Cunningham, Ronald Holland II, Paul Reed, Caris LeVert, Javonte Green, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Chaz Lanier, Jaden Ivey, Daniss Jenkins, Marcus Sasser, Isaiah Stewart, Bobi Klintman, Tolu Smith and Duncan Robinson.Possible starting five: C. Cunningham, C. LeVert, A. Thompson, T. Harris and J. Duren.Coach:J.B. Bickerstaff
Extensions: Jonathan Kuminga, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II.In: Al Horford.Out: Kevon Looney (Pelicans).Roster: Gary Payton II, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard, Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton, Jimmy Butler II, Gui Santos, Al Horford, Quinten Post, Alex Toohey, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jackson Rowe and Pat Spencer.Possible starting five:S. Curry, M. Moody, J. Butler III, D. Green and A. Horford.Coach: Steve Kerr.
Extensions: Steven Adams, Aaron Holiday, Jeff Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae’Sean Tate and Fred VanVleet.In: Clint Capela, JD Davison, Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie.Out: Dillon Brooks (Suns), N’Faly Dante (Hawks), Jalen Green (Suns), Jock Landale (cut) and Cam Whitmore (Wizards).Roster: Aaron Holiday, Amen Thompson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant, Jae’Sean Tate, Kevon Harris, Jabari Smith Jr., Steven Adams, Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason, JD Davison, Josh Okogie, Isaiah Crawford, Alperen Sengun, Clint Capela and Jeff Green.Possible starting five: R. Sheppard, A. Thompson, K. Durant, J. Smith Jr. and A. Sengun.Coach: Ime Udoka.
Extensions: Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman.In: Jay Huff.Casualties: Myles Turner and Thomas Bryant.Roster: Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, Andrew Nembhard, Taelon Peter, Jarace Walker, Kam Jones, T.J. McConnell, RayJ Dennis, James Wiseman, Johnny Furphy, Tony Bradley, Isaiah Jackson, Aaron Nesmith, Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson, Jay Huff and Pascal Siakam.Possible starting five: A. Nembhard, B. Mathurin, A. Nesmith, P. Siakam and I. Jackson.Coach: Rick Carlisle.
Extensions: Nicolas Batum and James Harden.In: Bradley Beal, John Collins, Brook Lopez and Chris Paul.Out: Amir Coffey (Bucks), Drew Eubanks (cut) and Norman Powell (Heat).Roster: Jahmyl Telfort, Bradley Beal, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul, Kobe Sanders, Derrick Jones Jr., Kris Dunn, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Brook Lopez, Jordan Lopez, Cam Christie, Yanic Konan Niederhäuser, John Collins, Kobe Brown, Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac.Possible starting five: J. Harden, B. Beal, K. Leonard, J. Collins and I. Zubac.Coach: Tyronn Lue.
Extensions: Luka Doncic and Jaxson Hayes.In: Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart.Out: Dorian Finney-Smith (Rockets), Jordan Goodwin (cut), Trey Jemison III (cut) and Shake Milton (cut).Roster: Chris Mañon, Adou Thiero, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jarred Vanderbilt, Nick Smith Jr., Dalton Knecht, Deandre Ayton, Gabe Vincent, Bronny James, Christian Koloko, Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, Maxi Kleber, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart and Luka Doncic.Possible starting five: L. Doncic, A. Reaves, R. Hachimura, L. James and D. Ayton.Coach: JJ Redick.
Extensions: Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cam Spencer.In: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Ty Jerome and Jock Landale.Out: Cole Anthony (Magic), Desmond Bane (Magic), Jay Huff (Pacers), Luke Kennard (Hawks) and Zyon Pullin (cut).Roster: Jaylen Wells, Scotty Pippen Jr, Ty Jerome, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Vince Williams Jr, Santi Aldama, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Jaren Jackson Jr, Javon Small, Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, PJ Hall, Cedric Coward, Cam Spencer, Jock Landale, GG Jackson and John Konchar.Possible starting five: J. Morant, K. Caldwell-Pope, J. Wells, J. Jackson Jr. and Z. EdeyCoach: Tuomas Isalo.
Extensions:Nikola Jovic.In: Simone Fontecchio, Davion Mitchell and Norman Powell.Departures: Kyle Anderson (Jazz), Haywood Highsmith (Nets), Kevin Love (Jazz) and Duncan Robinson (Pistons).Template: Myron Gardner, Simone Fontecchio, Terry Rozier, Nikola Jovic, Kel’el Ware, Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jahmir Young, Dru Smith, Bam Adebayo,Tyler Herro, Keshad Johnson, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Kasparas Jakucionis, Davion Mitchell and Vladislav Goldin.Possible starting five: D. Mitchell, N. Powell, A. Wiggins, B. Adebayo and K. Ware.Coach: Erik Spoelstra.
Extensions: Thanasis Antetokounmpo, AJ Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince, Ryan Rollins, Jericho Sims and Gary Trent Jr.In: Cole Anthony, Amir Coffey, Gary Harris and Myles Turner.Departures: Pat Connaughton (Hornets), Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers), Brook Lopez (LA Clippers) and Vasilije Micic (cut, Hapoel Tel Aviv).Roster: Alex Antetokounmpo, Jericho Sims, Myles Turner, Gary Trent Jr, Kevin Porter Jr, Bobby Portis, Gary Harris, Taurean Prince, Ryan Rollins, Amir Coffey, Kyle Kuzma, Mark Sears, AJ Green, Tyler Smith, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pete Nance, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Andre Jackson Jr and Cole Anthony.Possible starting five: K. Porter Jr., G. Trent Jr., K. Kuzma, G. Antetokounmpo and M. Turner.Coach: Doc Rivers.
Extensions: Joe Ingles, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.In:Johnny Juzang.Out: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks), Luka Garza (Celtics) and Josh Minott (Celtics).Roster: Donte DiVincenzo, Terrence Shannon Jr, Jaden McDaniels, Rob Dillingham, Anthony Edwards, Joe Ingles, Bones Hyland, Mike Conley, Naz Reid, Joan Beringer, Jaylen Clark, Enrique Freeman, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, Johnny Juzang, Leonard Miller and Rocco Zikarsky.Possible starting five: M. Conley, A. Edwards, J. McDaniels, J. Randle and R. Gobert.Coach: Chris Finch.
Extensions: Herb Jones.In: Saddiq Bey, Kevon Looney and Jordan Poole.Departures: Bruce Brown (Nuggets), CJ McCollum (Wizards) and Kelly Olynyk (Wizards).Roster: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Jordan Poole, Hunter Dickinson, Dejounte Murray, Jaden Springer, Bryce McGowens, Micah Peavy, Jose Alvarado, Karlo Matkovic, Yves Missi, Derik Queen, Trey Alexander, Jordan Hawkins, Trey Murphy III, Saddiq Bey and Kevon Looney.Possible starting five: J. Poole, T. Murphy III, H. Jones, Z. Williamson and Y. Missi.Head coach: Willie Green.
Extensions:Mikal Bridges.In: Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele.Out:Precious Achiuwa (Heat).Roster: Jordan Clarkson, Miles McBride, Josh Hart, Pacome Dadiet, OG Anunoby, Kevin McCullar Jr., Jalen Brunson, Tyler Kolek, Tosan Evbuomwan, Mitchell Robinson, Mikal Bridges, Guerschon Yabusele, Karl-Anthony Towns, Landry Shamet, Trey Jemison III, Mohamed Diawara and Ariel Hukporti.Possible starting five:J. Brunson, M. Bridges, O. Anunoby, K. Towns and M. Robinson.Coach: Mike Brown.
Re-signings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams.In: None.Departures:Dillon Jones (Wizards).Roster: Chris Youngblood, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jaylin Williams, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe,Thomas Sorber, Ousmane Dieng, Branden Carlson, Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace, Brooks Barnhizer,Ajay Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, Nikola Topic and Isaiah Hartenstein.Possible starting five:S. Gilgeous-Alexander, L. Dort, J. Williams, C. Holmgren and I. Hartenstein.Coach: Mark Daigneault.
Re-signings: Paolo Banchero and Moe Wagner.In: Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones.Departures: Cole Anthony (Grizzlies), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Grizzlies) and Gary Harris (Bucks).Roster: Anthony Black, Jonathan Isaac, Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Jamal Cain, Jase Richardson, Jett Howard, Colin Castleton, Moritz Wagner, Orlando Robinson, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter Jr., Goga Bitadze and Noah Penda.Possible starting five: J. Suggs, D. Bane, F. Wagner, P. Banchero, W. Carter Jr.Coach:Jamahl Mosley.
Extensions: Justin Edwards, Eric Gordon, Quentin Grimes and Kyle Lowry.In: Trendon Watford.Departures: Jared Butler (Suns), Ricky Council IV (cut) and Guerschon Yabusele (Knicks).Roster: Johni Broome, Hunter Sallis, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, Quentin Grimes, Kyle Lowry, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., Justin Edwards, Trendon Watford, Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, Eric Gordon, Dominick Barlow, Adem Bona and Jabari Walker.Possible starting five: T. Maxey, V. Edgecombe, K. Oubre Jr., P. George and J. Embiid.Coach:Nick Nurse.
Extensions: Devin Booker and Collin Gillespie.In: Dillon Brooks, Jordan Goodwin, Jalen Green, Nigel Hayes-Davis and Mark Williams.Losses: Bradley Beal (buyout), Kevin Durant (Rockets), Tyus Jones (Magic), Vasilije Micic (Hornets) and Mason Plumlee (Hornets).Roster: Khaman Maluach, Koby Brea, J Huntley, Ryan Dunn, Royce O’Neale, Devin Booker, Nick Richards, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, Grayson Allen, Oso Ighodaro, Collin Gillespie, Isaiah Livers, Mark Williams, Rasheer Fleming, Nigel Hayes-Davis and Jordan Goodwin.Possible starting five: D. Booker, J. Green, R. Dunn, D. Brooks and M. Williams.Coach:Jordan Ott.
Renovations: None.In: Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard and Blake Wesley.Out: Deandre Ayton (L.A. Lakers) and Anfernee Simons (Celtics).Roster: Caleb Love, Javonte Cooke, Yang Hansen, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Blake Wesley, Matisse Thybulle, Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant, Shaedon Sharpe, Rayan Rupert, Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, Duop Reath, Toumani Camara, Robert Williams III and Sidy Cissoko.Possible starting five: J. Holiday, S. Sharpe, D. Avdija, T. Camara and D. Clingan.Coach:Chauncey Billups.
Extensions: Doug McDermott and Keegan Murray.In: Drew Eubanks, Dario Saric, Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook.Departures: Jake LaRavia (L.A. Lakers) and Jonas Valanciunas (Nuggets).Roster: Isaiah Stevens, Dylan Cardwell, Malik Monk, Isaac Jones, Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford, Doug McDermott, Zach LaVine, Dario Šaric, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Dennis Schröder, Drew Eubanks, Devin Carter, Keon Ellis, Daeqwon Plowden and Maxime Raynaud.Possible starting five:D. Schroder, K. Ellis, Z. LaVine, D. DeRozan and D. Sabonis.Coach: Doug Christie.
Extensions: De’Aaron Fox agrees, Jordan McLaughlin and Bismack Biyombo.In: Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk and Lindy Waters III.Out: Malaki Branham (Wizards), Sandro Mamukelashvili (Raptors), Chris Paul (LA Clippers) and Blake Wesley (Trail Blazers).Roster: Jordan McLaughlin, Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, Keldon Johnson, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk, Jeremy Sochan, Carter Bryant, Bismack Biyombo, Devin Vassell, David Jones, Riley Minix, Julian Champagnie, Harrison Barnes, Lindy Waters III and Harrison Ingram.Possible starting five:D. Fox, S. Castle, D. Vassell, H. Barnes and V. Wembanyama.Coach: Mitch Johnson.
Re-signings: Jakob Poeltl and Garrett Temple.In:Sandro Mamukelashvili.Out: Chris Boucher (Celtics) and A.J. Lawson (cut).Roster: Chucky Hepburn, A.J. Lawson, Gradey Dick, Jonathan Mogbo, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja’Kobe Walter, Garrett Temple, Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Ochai Agbaji, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Alijah Martin and Jamison Battle.Possible starting five: I. Quickley, R. Barrett, B. Ingram, S. Barnes and J. Poeltl.Coach: Darko Rajakovic.
Re-signings:Oscar Tshiebwe.In: Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, Georges Niang and Jusuf Nurkic.Out: Jordan Clarkson (Knicks), John Collins, Johnny Juzang, Collin Sexton, Jaden Springer (waived).Template: Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson, Keyonte George, Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, Svi Mykhailiuk, Walter Clayton Jr., Elijah Harkless, John Tonje, Ace Bailey, Kyle Filipowski, Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Brice Sensabaugh, Jusuf Nurkic, Georges Niang, Oscar Tshiebwe and Kevin Love.Possible starting five: I. Collier, A. Bailey, T. Hendricks, L. Markkanen, W. Kessler.Coach: Will Hardy.
Extensions: Marvin Bagley III.In: Malaki Branham, Dillon Jones, CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Blake Wesley and Cam Whitmore.Departures: Saddiq Bey (Pelicans), Malcolm Brogdon (Knicks and retired), Anthony Gill (waived), Richaun Holmes (waived), Kelly Olynyk (Spurs), Jordan Poole (Pelicans) and Marcus Smart (waived).Roster: Sharife Cooper, Bilal Coulibaly, Tristan Vukcevic, Cam Whitmore, CJ McCollum, AJ Johnson, Jamir Watkins, Bub Carrington, Malaki Branham, Justin Champagnie, Tre Johnson, Anthony Gill, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Khris Middleton, Corey Kispert, Will Riley, Dillon Jones and Marvin Bagley III.Possible starting five: B. Carrington, C. McCollum, K. Middleton, B. Coulibaly and A. Sarr.Coach:Brian Keefe
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