NBA - Croatian forward Mario Hezonja has activated his clause to leave Real Madrid and return to the NBA, despite having a contract with the Spanish club through 2029.
Jalen Wilson is a free agent and has received strong interest from Olympiacos Piraeus. The forward's priority is the NBA, but nothing is ruled out for his future.
Roster Construction — Pat Riley traded Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and multiple draft picks to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, leaving Erik Spoelstra with two dominant frontcourt stars, a gutted supporting cast, and one of the most fascinating rebuild challenges in recent Heat history.
Road to Redemption — After winning the 2024-2025 NBA championship, the Thunder faced a challenging 2025-26 season marked by injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell that ultimately contributed to a Western Conference Finals exit to San Antonio, but enter 2026-27 with their core intact and a crowded salary cap that forces Sam Presti to rely on internal development and strategic mid-season maneuvering.
