2016 NBA offseason
Durant joins a 73-win team
A historic cap spike helped Golden State add Kevin Durant after losing the Finals, while Al Horford joined Boston and several enormous contracts reshaped rosters.
Why this window matters
#6 in the Sportsboxd NBA offseasons ranking
Golden State produced one of basketball's most overwhelming teams and won consecutive championships before injuries ended a three-peat pursuit.
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 22 · Trade
Chicago sends Derrick Rose to New York
The Bulls moved on from their former MVP and the Knicks assembled a short-lived veteran core.
June 23 · Draft-night trade
Orlando acquires Serge Ibaka
Oklahoma City received Victor Oladipo and the rights to Domantas Sabonis, assets later used in the Paul George trade.
July 2 · Free agency
Al Horford chooses Boston
The Celtics landed a versatile frontcourt anchor as the cap spike created a historic amount of spending room.
July 4 · Free agency
Kevin Durant chooses Golden State
Durant joined the 73-win Warriors after losing to them in the conference finals, producing one of the most talented teams ever assembled.
July 6 · Free agency
Dwyane Wade leaves Miami for Chicago
Wade's hometown move ended his first Heat tenure and added another famous name to a changing Bulls roster.