During the summer of 2024, no major superstars switched teams, yet this offseason considerably influenced the 2025 NBA title race. Only the Indiana Pacers returned their same starting lineup among the four teams that reached the conference finals. The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks achieved conference finals appearances after trading All-Stars Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns. The Oklahoma City Thunder improved their chances by acquiring Alex Caruso and signing Isaiah Hartenstein. The Philadelphia 76ers, meanwhile, after signing Paul George to play with Joel Embiid, faced injuries that derailed their prospects.
The summer of 2024 saw no major superstars change teams, yet that offseason had a significant impact on the 2025 title race.
Of the four teams that reached the 2025 conference finals, only the Indiana Pacers retained their starting five from the previous season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks both reached the conference finals following a significant six-player swap between All-Stars Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to enhance their roster by signing Paul George to pair with Joel Embiid, but the partnership faltered due to injuries.
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