The Golden State Warriors, led by former MVP Stephen Curry, won the NBA Championship in June. Since then many interesting storylines have emerged this off-season. Here are some of the biggest headlines.

Boston Celtics suspend Head Coach Ime Udoka Indefinitely

Led by rookie head coach Ime Udoka, the Boston Celtics made the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010 last season. Udoka was heavily praised by Celtics players and was able to finally get the Celtics past the Conference Finals. In September, it was reported that the Celtics coach had an affair with a woman within the Celtics organization and he was later suspended following an internal investigation by the organization. He was also reportedly caught using crude language toward female staff members on multiple occasions. The Celtics have suspended him for at least this upcoming season but have not committed to his return for the 2023-2024 season. 

Brooklyn Nets Forward Kevin Durant Requests Trade

There is no doubt that the Nets organization was disappointed by their first-round exit in the playoffs this season. After trading James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons Brooklyn became one of the front runners to make a finals run. Despite being on contract for another 4 years, on June 30, Kevin Durant requested a trade citing the front office and coaching staff as the origin of his unhappiness. As the off-season continued and there was still no news of a trade involving the Nets’ Star, Durant met with the organization and agreed to be a Brooklyn Net. Although the relationship clearly is not perfect, Durant has stated his intentions to play this season in Brooklyn.

San Antonio Trades Star Guard Dejounte Murray to the Hawks

The Spurs missed the playoffs last season and are looking to get a future generational talent in the draft next year. They committed to this plan by trading their All-Star Guard Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for a 2023 first-round pick (via Charlotte from New York, protected), a 2025 first-round pick, a 2026 pick swap, and a 2027 first-round pick and Forward Danilo Gallinari. The Spurs have been stockpiling first-round picks so the future is bright in San Antonio. Adding Murray to a backcourt with Trae Young is what the Hawks needed to potentially get over the hump this season.

Jazz Trade All-Star Donovan Mitchell to Cavaliers

Regarded as the biggest trade of the off-season, the Utah Jazz traded All-Star Guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2026 pick swap, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 pick swap, and a 2029 first-round pick. The trade pairs Donovan Mitchell with fellow All-Stars Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, alongside future phenom Evan Mobley. The Cavaliers are primed to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018.

Timberwolves trade for All-Star Center Rudy Gobert

The Utah Jazz traded both of their All-Stars this off-season. After trading Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs, the Jazz traded All-Star Center Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler (No. 22 pick), Jarred Vanderbilt, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2026 pick swap, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2029 first-round pick (protected). The Jazz would go on to send Patrick Beverly to the Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. The Utah Jazz are in rebuild mode, and with their numerous first-round picks, the Jazz are prepping for the future.

Jerami Grant traded to the Trail Blazers

After Damian Lillard went down with a season-ending injury early last season, the question around the Trailblazers organization as if the team can return to their previous success. Early into the off-season, the Blazers decided the Piston’s star Forward Jerami Grant was the answer. The Blazers traded Gabriele Procida (No. 36 pick), a 2025 first-round pick (via Milwaukee), a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Pistons in exchange. This deal helps build a solid foundation around longtime Blazer, Damien Lillard, once he returns from injury.