2025 NBA Offseason Recap: Trades, Free Agency & Coaching Changes
🏀 Offseason Blockbusters & Trades Kevin Durant lands with the Houston Rockets in the largest trade in NBA history, a seven‑team, 13‑player deal finalized on July 6, 2025 , that reshaped multiple rosters. Earlier in the year, Jimmy Butler joined the Golden State Warriors in a five‑team midseason trade, declined his player option, and then signed a two‑year, $121 million extension running through 2026–27. 💼 Free Agency & Signings Chris Paul , now 40, agreed to a one‑year deal (~$3.6 M) to reunite with the Los Angeles Clippers for what appears to be his “final” NBA season , aiming to chase his first championship. The Clippers also added Bradley Beal, John Collins , and Brook Lopez , forming the oldest roster in NBA history with an average age above 33.2 years. James Harden signed a two‑year, $81.5 million contract to stay with the Clippers; Kyrie Irving and Julius Randle also secured new long-term deals. 👥 Coaching Carousel Major coaching changes include: The Knic...