The Lakers finished third and are signaling an emphasis on the future. The Clippers finished fifth and reportedly added Brook Lopez (two years, $18 million), but is that enough? The Timberwolves reportedly lost defensive wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade.

This would make them offseason winners. But they were not satisfied. As free agency opened Monday evening, the Rockets stole the first high-profile free agent of the night, signing Dorian Finney-Smith away from the Los Angeles Lakers for $53 million over four years (or the non-taxpayer mid-level exception).