What does your NBA team need? The biggest hole on all 30 rosters

An ESPN analysis breaks down the primary roster needs and weaknesses across NBA franchises entering the 2026-27 season following significant offseason transactions. Major movements under second-apron salary cap restrictions include Jaylen Brown's trade to the Boston Celtics for Paul George, LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Charlotte Hornets moving LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Several contenders and rebuilding clubs face distinct roster issues, such as Boston's lack of interior foul-drawing after losing Brown, the Brooklyn Nets missing defensive center depth, and the LA Clippers losing owner Steve Ballmer to a league suspension alongside forfeited draft picks. Other franchises, including the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets, face perimeter shooting and floor spacing deficits.