The NBA offseason leading up to the 2014-15 season debut on Oct. 28 got off to a slow start, but there were plenty of shocks and surprises. Here is what you need to know to get up-to-date about players and their new teams:
- LeBron James left the Miami Heat to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Pau Gasol left the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with the Chicago Bulls
- Kevin Love left the Minnesota Timberwolves to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Chandler Parsons signed with the Dallas Mavericks
- Jeremy Lin was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
- Vince Carter signed with the Memphis Grizzlies
- Luol Deng signed with the Miami Heat
- Danny Granger signed with the Miami Heat
- Carlos Boozer signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
- Paul Pierce signed with the Washington Wizards
- Tyson Chandler was traded to return to the Dallas Mavericks
- Jose Calderon was traded to the New York Knicks
All of these moves undoubtedly promise an exciting NBA season. With no clear league leader, the coveted Larry O’Brien championship trophy is up for grabs and is anyone’s fair game.