The dust has finally started to settle after an eventful NBA offseason.

Big names such as Paul George, DeMar DeRozan and Mikal Bridges found new homes this summer. But high-level role players such as Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also found themselves on the move.

There's still time for more shakeups before the 2024-25 season tips off on Oct. 22. But here are the top 10 acquisitions of the NBA offseason so far:

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Top 10 acquisitions of the 2024 NBA offseason

10. Sacramento lands DeMar DeRozan in sign-and-trade deal

Sacramento pulled off one of the more surprising trades of the offseason on July 6 when it acquired DeRozan from Chicago in a three-team deal.

Sacramento sent Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to San Antonio. It also sent Chris Duarte, two second-round picks and cash to Chicago. The Kings then signed DeRozan to a three-year, $74 million contract.

DeRozan is 35-year-old veteran who has averaged at least 20 points per game in each season since 2013. He'll be another reliable scoring option for a Sacramento offense that ranked ninth in the league in points per game (116.6) last season.

Still, the acquisition is only No. 10 on this list because of the questionable fit. DeRozan is an aging isolation scorer who'll take the ball out of the hands of players such as De'Aaron Fox. DeRozan also struggles on defense, which is already Sacramento's biggest weakness, leaving me to believe this move is more of a floor raiser than a ceiling raiser.

9. San Antonio signs Chris Paul

San Antonio added a veteran point guard to its roster on June 30 when it signed Paul to a one-year, $11 million contract.

The pairing came as a surprise to some people, who expected Paul to sign with a championship contender in hopes of winning his first title. Instead, the 39-year-old guard opted to join a San Antonio team that finished 14th in the Western Conference last season with a 22-60 record.

I love it. Paul is a pass-first point guard who'll create plenty of easy looks for Victor Wembanyama. He'll also be a veteran leader for a franchise that's building the foundation of a new era.

And, while Paul has proven to be a floor raiser at all of his stops, it's unlikely that he'll carry San Antonio to a playoff berth. The Spurs will reap the long-term benefits of his mentorship while still earning a good lottery pick in a loaded 2025 NBA Draft.

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8. Brooklyn trades for its own 2025, 2026 first-round picks

Brooklyn pulled off one of the most underrated trades of the offseason with Houston on June 25.

Houston acquired a 2025 right to swap its own first-round pick or OKC's first-round pick with Phoenix, a 2027 first-round pick (via Phoenix) and the rights to the two most favorable 2029 first-rounds picks of Dallas, Phoenix and Houston. Brooklyn got back its own 2025 first-round pick, negating a previously-agreed-to swap, and its 2026 first-round pick.

In short, Brooklyn is now in control of its first-round picks for the next two seasons. That's huge for a team that looks to be in the rebuilding phase after it traded Bridges to New York.

This trade didn't include any players, which is why it flew under the radar. But if the Nets can hit on prospects throughout the next two drafts, this trade could have a huge impact on the future of their franchise.

7. Dallas lands Klay Thompson in sign-and-trade deal

Dallas acquired Thompson and a 2025 second-round pick on July 1 in what marked the first six-team trade in league history.

Dallas sent a 2031 second-round pick to Philadelphia as a part of the blockbuster deal, and it also sent Josh Green to Charlotte. The Mavericks then signed Thompson to a three-year, $50 million contract.

Dallas only shot 31.6% from deep in its NBA Finals loss to Boston, and Thompson should help in that department. While the 34-year-old guard has lost a step defensively, he still boasts a career 3-point shooting percentage of 41.3%.

But the acquisition isn't higher on this list because Dallas let Derrick Jones Jr., a crucial wing defender, walk in the process. That void might be filled by the likes of newcomers such as Naji Marshall or Quentin Grimes, but it's still a concern for a Dallas team that leaned on its improved defense during its playoff run.

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6. Orlando signs Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

The Magic pulled off one their best free agency signings in recent memory on June 30 when they inked a three-year, $66 million deal with Caldwell-Pope.

Orlando capitalized on a difficult decision made by Denver, which likely let Caldwell-Pope walk to avoid being in the recently-implemented second luxury tax apron. Those in the second apron face harsher restrictions such as not being able to take on additional salary in trades and not being given the mid-level-exception (MLE).

Orlando can certainly use Caldwell-Pope's services. The Magic ranked 24th in the NBA in team 3-point percentage (35.2%) last season, and Caldwell-Pope is a veteran 3-and-D guard who has shot at least 40% from deep in three of the last four seasons.

This is a home-run acquisition for Orlando, which suffered a 4-3 series loss to Cleveland in the first round of the playoffs last season. It'll look to make a deeper run this time around with Caldwell-Pope, a two-time champion, in the mix.

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5. OKC trades for Alex Caruso

OKC made its first splash of the offseason on June 20 when it traded Josh Giddey to Chicago in exchange for Caruso. No draft capital was included in the one-for-one deal.

OKC parted ways with Giddey, a 21-year-old guard who was selected by the franchise with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Giddey showed potential as an oversized guard with great passing abilities, but he ultimately got benched during the playoffs last season due to his shooting and defensive struggles.

Giddey was one of the Thunder's weakest links in the postseason, and the franchise replaced him with one of the league's best role players. Caruso is a 30-year-old guard who has made an All-Defensive team in each of the past two seasons, and he shot 40.8% from deep last season on a career-high 4.7 attempts per game.

OKC became the youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history for either conference last season, and it reached the Western Conference semifinals before it suffered a 4-2 series loss to Dallas. Now, after a very successful offseason, it has a chance to win its first-ever championship.

4. New Orleans trades for Dejounte Murray

New Orleans made a major move on June 28 when it acquired Murray from Atlanta.

The Pelicans sent Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller a 2025 first-round pick (via the Los Angeles Lakers) and a top-four protected first-round pick in 2027 (least favorable of Milwaukee and New Orleans) to the Hawks in exchange for Murray.

After giving point guard duties to CJ McCollum last season, New Orleans entered the offseason in search of a guard who could facilitate its offense. It landed on Murray, who held that role in San Antonio but struggled to play off the ball alongside Trae Young in Atlanta.

Murray checks off a ton of boxes for New Orleans with his ability to pass and score, and the hope is that he'll return to being a standout defender. If that happens, this acquisition could be a game changer for the Pelicans.

3. OKC signs Isaiah Hartenstein

OKC made another splash on July 1 when it signed Hartenstein to a three-year, $87 million contract.

The Thunder pried Hartenstein away from the Knicks, who essentially ended their chances of re-signing the 26-year-old forward once they traded for Bridges. And while the contract seems steep for Hartenstein, it has a team option on the third season that'll give OKC flexibility once it's time to extend young stars such as Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.

In the meantime, Hartenstein fills an immediate need for the undersized Thunder. The 7-foot forward excels at protecting the rim and rebounding, and he's a capable 3-point shooter who can space the floor alongside Holmgren.

Hartenstein is the perfect addition for OKC, which has a pair of top-five acquisitions on this list. Hats off to general manager Sam Presti.

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2. Philadelphia signs Paul George

The biggest star who found a new home this offseason was George, who signed a four-year, $212 million contract with Philadelphia on July 1.

After suffering a 4-2 series loss to New York in the first round of the playoffs, Philadelphia entered this offseason with more than $60 million in cap space. It revamped its roster by signing free agents such as Caleb Martin and Andre Drummond, but George tops the list.

The 34-year-old forward is a nine-time All-Star and one of the NBA's best two-way wings. George averaged 22.6 points and 5.2 rebounds last season on a career-high 41.3% shooting from deep.

Philadelphia now has a Big Three of George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. It's a dangerous trio that's capable of contending for a title, making this one of the best acquisitions of the offseason.

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1. New York trades for Mikal Bridges

Bridges isn't a better player than George, but this is still the best acquisition of the offseason.

New York reached the Eastern Conference semifinals last season and was led by Villanova alums Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo. The final missing stone to the infinity gauntlet of former Wildcats was Bridges, whose 3-and-D prowess and 474-game ironman streak made him the perfect acquisition.

Some people called it a pipe dream. Brooklyn had been reluctant to part ways with Bridges for over a year, and the franchise hadn't made a trade with New York since 1983. There's no way the Nets would send their best player across the bridge, right?

Wrong. New York did the unthinkable on June 25 when it sent Bojan Bogdanovic, Mamadi Diakite, Shake Milton, four unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031), a top-four protected 2025 first-round pick (via Milwaukee) and a 2025 second-round pick to Brooklyn in exchange for Bridges, Keita Bates-Diop, a 2026 second-round pick and the draft rights to Juan Pablo Vaulet.

Bridges is now reunited with the rest of the Villanova boys, and he's another elite wing defender on a New York team that acquired OG Anunoby last season. This is undoubtedly the best, and most surprising, acquisition of the offseason.

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