Biggest Offseason Questions For Eliminated NBA Playoff Teams
What are some of the biggest roster questions looming over NBA teams eliminated from the playoffs? Taking a look at what's next for the Celtics, Lakers, Pistons and more.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 15: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons walks off the court after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty Images The NBA season is far from over, with conference finals just beginning this week.
But for teams that have already been eliminated from the playoffs, the long offseason has already begun. And key questions are lingering around roster construction ahead of June’s draft and the start of free agency. With that in mind, which eliminated playoff teams have the biggest questions to answer this offseason as they watch the Knicks, Cavaliers, Thunder and Spurs compete for spots in the NBA Finals?
Detroit Pistons: How Do You Add Offensive Playmakers To Help Cade Cunningham? All regular season, the Pistons’ No. 2 defense (by points allowed per 100 possessions) led the way for the team’s surge all season, but the offense was also plenty capable.
Detroit averaged 117. 3 points per 100 possessions all season, which was No. 9 overall.
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