NBA free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2025 and 2026

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Monday, April 21, 2025 1:22PM
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Who are the NBA free agents to watch in 2025 and 2026? With so few teams having enough salary cap space and most big names tied to long-term extensions with their current teams, don't expect too many superstars to be on the move unless they're traded in the offseason.

Still, several top names could become free agents should they opt out their current deals. Keep an eye on what James Harden, Kyrie Irvingand LeBron James do this summer.

Looking ahead to 2026, stars like Luka Doncic, Draymond Greenand Damian Lillard hold player options that teams will be monitoring very closely.

Key:restricted = restricted free agent; player = player option; team = team option; ETO = early termination option

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Atlanta Hawks

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Boston Celtics

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Brooklyn Nets

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Charlotte Hornets

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Chicago Bulls

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Cleveland Cavaliers

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Dallas Mavericks

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Denver Nuggets

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Detroit Pistons

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Golden State Warriors

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Houston Rockets

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Indiana Pacers

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LA Clippers

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Los Angeles Lakers

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Memphis Grizzlies

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Miami Heat

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Milwaukee Bucks

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Minnesota Timberwolves

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New Orleans Pelicans

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New York Knicks

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Oklahoma City Thunder

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Orlando Magic

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Philadelphia 76ers

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Phoenix Suns

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Portland Trail Blazers

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Sacramento Kings

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San Antonio Spurs

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Toronto Raptors

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Utah Jazz

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Washington Wizards

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