2007 NBA offseason
Boston builds a champion overnight
The Celtics followed the Ray Allen trade by acquiring Kevin Garnett, transforming a 24-win team into an immediate title favorite.
Why this window matters
#5 in the Sportsboxd NBA offseasons ranking
Boston improved by 42 wins and captured the championship immediately, establishing the modern Big Three roster-building model.
In the order it happened
The transaction timeline
Major signings, trades and roster decisions are ordered by announcement or completion date. Open linked trades for the original package and every downstream asset.
June 28 · Draft-night trade
Boston acquires Ray Allen
The Celtics moved the fifth pick and a veteran package to Seattle for Allen, creating the first side of a larger win-now plan.
July 11 · Free agency
Rashard Lewis joins Orlando
The Magic added an All-Star forward through a sign-and-trade and committed to spacing the floor around Dwight Howard.
July 31 · Trade
Kevin Garnett completes Boston's Big Three →Boston sent a seven-for-one package to Minnesota and instantly moved from rebuilding team to championship favorite.
August 3 · Roster building
The Celtics begin filling the title roster
Boston's veteran additions after the Garnett deal turned three stars into a functional championship rotation.