As the dust settles on 2024 NBA free agency, several teams have ended up with confusing rosters. For example, the Chicago Bulls began rebuilding but still have unbalanced pieces. DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso were traded, but the presence of Zach LaVine, Nikola Vučević, and Lonzo Ball complicates their teardown process. Chicago could feature these players early to up their trade value, though this might stymie the growth of younger players like Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu, adding to the roster’s odd fit.
Shifting gears to the Golden State Warriors, the team’s ongoing struggle is finding a second star beside Stephen Curry. Despite new additions like De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield, they lack a consolidated lineup. Draymond Green’s limited role at center, along with the questionable fit of players like Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga, leaves the team grappling with minute rotation and positioning issues. This could spell another year of inconsistent performances unless a significant trade or Kuminga’s development changes the narrative.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have a visibly unfinished roster. The void at center with only Daniel Theis and rookie Yves Missi is glaring, and Brandon Ingram’s uncertain future exacerbates the situation. Speculative trades, such as sending Ingram for Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen, underline the necessity for changes. A potential move could better support Zion Williamson, surrounding him with players like Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III, who fit well as three-and-D spacers.
