And-Ones: Offseason Moves, Cap Situations, EuroLeague, Buss Bros.

John Hollinger of The Athletic has analyzed several under-the-radar NBA offseason moves, including the Denver Nuggets' sign-and-trade of restricted free agent wing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers. While Denver faced criticism for losing Watson, Hollinger noted that past roster decisions made re-signing him financially difficult due to luxury tax implications. The deal allowed Denver to acquire Cleveland's 2031 first-round draft pick.

According to Hollinger, acquiring the 2031 pick provides Denver with a valuable asset to trade in the future, bypassing previous Stepien rule limitations. Hollinger also expressed approval for other offseason adjustments, including roster tweaks by the Detroit Pistons and backcourt additions by the Houston Rockets.