NBA 2025 Offseason Features Historic Extension, Kings Trade Talks

The upcoming 2025 NBA offseason is shaping up to be pivotal for many teams and players. The New York Knicks face roster challenges, particularly in adding a backup point guard, a combo wing with offensive skills, and additional shooting, with around $5.7 million to spend under the taxpayer midlevel exception, potentially stepping into the second apron to improve their depth. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are reportedly considering trading one of their key players—Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, or DeMar DeRozan—to reset their team, which has not advanced past the first playoff round since 2004. On the player front, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible for a record-setting four-year, $293.4 million supermax contract, which could rise to $379 million if delayed until 2026, joining a trend of top players like Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic also eligible for significant extensions. The 2025 offseason also sees changes in free agency dynamics, with many stars opting for early extensions under recent collective bargaining adjustments, resulting in fewer marquee free agents hitting the market. NBA teams must navigate a busy calendar of key deadlines for contract options, qualifying offers, and extensions as they prepare for the 2025-26 season, with negotiations officially beginning shortly after the NBA Finals.