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NBA offseason grades assess teams as LeBron considerations loom

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:37 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

NBA offseason grades assess teams as LeBron considerations loom
Summary

CBS Sports evaluates the NBA offseason for Eastern Conference teams amid ongoing roster changes. The Philadelphia 76ers receive an A for effectively trading Paul George for Jaylen Brown and acquiring valuable prospects. The Charlotte Hornets also earn an A for smart moves, including cashing out on LaMelo Ball while securing future draft capital. The Miami Heat's offseason is graded B- after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo but sacrificing much of their young talent. Further assessments are anticipated following significant trades involving LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard.

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  • •76ers acquire Jaylen Brown, grade: A.
  • •Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, gain future draft picks, grade: A.
  • •Heat secure Giannis Antetokounmpo but lose young talent, grade: B-.
  • •New assessments to follow regarding LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard trades.
  • •Teams are actively shaping their rosters for a competitive season.
Latest Updates
  • 2:37 PMCBS Sports — NBA offseason grades for every East team: 76ers, Hornets ace moves, Celtics among many in C- range
What they're saying
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Based on everything we know now (before LeBron signs and the Kawhi trade becomes official), we're grading the NBA offseason

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Boston CelticsCharlotte HornetsPhiladelphia 76ersNBABasketball

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