NBA Roster Rebuilds
NBA Teams Navigate Major Roster Rebuilds and Crucial Rookie Development Battles
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Milwaukee is entering a rebuild after trading franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and rookie Brayden Burries could eventually earn a role as a versatile guard, though veteran depth may limit his early playing time. Oklahoma City added four rookies after cost-cutting trades; GM Sam Presti said Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber will be limited in training camp as they recover from serious health and injury setbacks, while Cason Wallace is positioned for a larger role. Memphis must balance winning with player development, a choice that will shape rookie playing time and potential trades; Cameron Boozer is expected to have a prominent role alongside Zach Edey, whose return from an ankle injury remains a major question. The Grizzlies are also weighing how much opportunity to give Karim Lopez and whether to move veterans.
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Milwaukee acquired center Kel’el Ware, whom the article describes as an above-the-rim lob target; it suggests Burries could complement Ware as a lob passer, potentially second on the team behind Jakucionis.
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Oklahoma City’s four offseason rookie additions were Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, Otega Oweh and Josh Dix. The cost-cutting trades sent Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins to other teams.
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Memphis could consider moving Ty Jerome if it is not making a playoff push; the article also names Jerami Grant and Cam Spencer as possible trade candidates.
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Nikola Topic’s health setbacks have included missing his entire 2024-25 rookie season with a partially torn ACL, chemotherapy for testicular cancer, and a June lumbar microdiscectomy. Thomas Sorber also had a knee arthroscopic procedure in July after a torn ACL sidelined him for the prior season.
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