The 2017 NBA offseason was almost as compelling as the season on the court.
While many initially though the reign of the Golden State Warriors would lead teams to look toward rebuilding for championships further down the line, instead the 2017 offseason saw multiple teams stocking up with new weapons hoping to take down the dynasty.
We also saw dramatic breakups and reunions from some of the biggest names in the league, which will lead to some extremely interesting matchups early in the season when former teammates meet again on the court for the first time.
Below we break down the biggest moves you might have missed or forgotten about.
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Kyrie Irving
Last year: Cleveland Cavaliers
New team: Boston Celtics
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Isaiah Thomas
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Carmelo Anthony
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Paul George
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Gordon Hayward
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Dwyane Wade
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Chris Paul
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J.J. Redick
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Derrick Rose
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Rajon Rondo
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Dwight Howard
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Paul Millsap
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Jimmy Butler
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Jeff Teague
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Taj Gibson
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D'Angelo Russell
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Brook Lopez
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One thing to know: And in exchange for Russell, the Lakers were able to pickup another big man to help out on defense and provide another large option for Ball to find from odd angles.
Now check out who will make the most money this season.
The 27 highest-paid players in the NBA for the 2017-18 season