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2016 NBA Offseason Grades For All 30 Teams

By Gerald Bourguet

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 139-136 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Orlando Magic

“The Orlando Magic didn’t have a horrible offseason, and there’s even a chance they’ll be a better team in 2016-17 under Vogel’s tutelage. But no one should make the mistake of thinking the front office had a good summer either.

Heading into the first season of Scott Skiles’ return to Orlando, the Magic had Tobias Harris, Victor Oladipo, Elfrid Payton, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic on a roster that shouldn’t have been in a hurry. Internal development was the highest priority.

Less than one hectic year under Skiles later, Harris and Oladipo are gone, traded for what essentially amounted to Serge Ibaka on a one-year expiring deal, D.J. Augustin and Jeff Green. Are the Magic really better off now than they were a year ago, especially with Skiles resigning in frustration?”

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Grade: D+

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