NBA Offseason Trades Reshape the Title Race Behind Oklahoma City

Knicks Andre Drummond Move Earns Telling Offseason Grade

Despite winning the 2026 NBA championship, James Dolan was unwilling to enter the second luxury tax apron. As such, the New York Knicks parted ways with Mitchell Robinson this summer.Fortunately for the Knicks, they’ve landed arguably the best replacement possible in Andre Drummond. The veteran big man is one of the best rebounding centers in […] The post Knicks Andre Drummond Move Earns Telling Offseason Grade appeared first on HEAVY.

NBA offseason trades reshape the title race behind Oklahoma City

The 2026 NBA offseason has not simply changed a few contenders. It has redrawn the league’s competitive map. Oklahoma City remains first in the post-offseason rankings despite trading Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort. San Antonio stayed second after largely preserving the young roster that reached the Finals, while champion New York remains third after replacing Mitchell Robinson with Andre Drummond to avoid the second apron. Below th…

Thunder didn’t trade Lu Dort to avoid the second apron. They did it to cut costs - RAW CHILI

The Oklahoma City Thunder have no qualms with the second apron. Their cost-cutting summer was just that — cost-cutting.