The dust has settled after another whirlwind offseason, and we’re left entering next season with a deep crop of intriguing teams both in and out of the championship picture. The Suns will look to fend off the Nuggets, Jazz and a resurgent Lakers squad for the Western Conference crown, while in the East, a crop of teams are chasing the Nets and Bucks. We should see feisty play-in races in both conferences, and with the league’s talent pool as deep as ever, each night could bring a marquee matchup.
So who helped their stock and who took a step back this offseason?