NBA Teams Miss Key Roster Upgrades in 2025 Offseason

Several NBA teams made notable offseason moves in 2025, but each missed critical opportunities to address key roster weaknesses. The Denver Nuggets improved their lineup with Cam Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown, and Jonas Valanciunas, but failed to sign a backup point guard like Chris Paul, who instead joined the Clippers, potentially weakening Denver's depth behind Jamal Murray. The Orlando Magic strengthened their squad with Desmond Bane but did not secure a reliable backup for injured Jalen Suggs, leaving Anthony Black's inconsistent shooting a concern. The New York Knicks, despite having a strong starting lineup, did not add a backup for Karl-Anthony Towns, relying on the injury-prone Mitchell Robinson whose limited offensive skills could hamper the team if Towns becomes unavailable. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers traded away key bench scorer Norman Powell for size, a move some believe sacrificed offensive consistency and depth, even though they secured John Collins in return. These offseason choices highlight the ongoing challenge teams face in balancing roster improvements with addressing critical positional vulnerabilities to make deep playoff runs.