Indiana acquires Damian Lillard as the first step toward building a championship-caliber core around Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. With Giannis Antetokounmpo projected to have free-agency flexibility in the 2027 offseason, Indiana adds an elite shot creator now while positioning itself to pursue Giannis next summer. Brooklyn addresses its need for a starting-caliber center following the departure of Nic Claxton by acquiring Ivica Zubac, while T.J. McConnell provides valuable veteran guard depth alongside Julius Randle and the Nets' young core. Chicago adds proven rotation depth in Aaron Nesmith and Obi Toppin after already acquiring Claxton, giving the Bulls additional wing shooting, defense, athleticism and frontcourt scoring. Portland receives Bilal Coulibaly along with multiple future draft picks, giving the Blazers a young two-way wing and significant draft capital while maintaining enough cap flexibility to retain Coulibaly. Overall, each team addresses a different roster need while Indiana makes a calculated move toward a potential Haliburton–Lillard–Giannis–Siakam core. Every team’s starting lineup: Pacers: PG: Damian Lillard, SG: Tyrese Haliburton, SF:Kelly Oubre, PF: Pascal Siakam, C: Giannis Antetokumpo, Bulls: PG: Josh Giddey, SG: Norman Powell, SF: Aaron Nesmith, PF: Caleb Wilson/Obi Toppin, C: Nic Claxton, Nets: PG: Egor Demin, SG: Terrance Mann, SF: MPJ, PF:Julius Randle, C: Ivica Zubac, Trail Blazers: PG: Ja Morant, SG: Shaedon Sharpe/ Bilal Coulabaly, SF: Deni Avdija, PF Toumani Camara, C: Donovan Clingan