Discover the NBA free agents to watch out for in the upcoming years of 2025 and 2026. Given the limited salary cap flexibility for many teams and the long-term contracts of many star players, significant superstar movement is unlikely unless through trades during the offseason.
However, several prominent players could become free agents if they decide to opt out of their current contracts. Pay close attention to the decisions of James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and LeBron James this summer.
Furthermore, in 2026, notable players such as Luka Doncic, Draymond Green, and Damian Lillard have player options that will be closely watched by NBA teams.
Legend: restricted = restricted free agent; player = player option; team = team option; ETO = early termination option
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Atlanta Hawks
2025
- Dominick Barlow (team)
- Clint Capela
- Caris LeVert
- Garrison Mathews
- Larry Nance Jr.
- Keaton Wallace (restricted)
- Jacob Toppin (restricted)
2026
- Dyson Daniels (restricted)
- Mouhamed Gueye (team)
- Georges Niang
- Trae Young (player)
- Daeqwon Plowden (restricted)
Boston Celtics
2025
- Torrey Craig
- Al Horford
- Luke Kornet
- Drew Peterson (restricted)
- JD Davison (team)
2026
- Kristaps Porzingis
- Neemias Queta (team)
- Xavier Tillman
- Jordan Walsh (team)
- Miles Norris (restricted)
Brooklyn Nets
2025
- Keon Johnson (team)
- Tyrese Martin (team)
- De`Anthony Melton
- D`Angelo Russell
- Day`Ron Sharpe (restricted)
- Cam Thomas (restricted)
- Drew Timme (team)
- Trendon Watford
- Ziaire Williams (restricted)
- Jalen Wilson (team)
- Tyson Etienne (restricted)
- Reece Beekman (restricted)
2026
- Maxwell Lewis (team)
- Tosan Evbuomwan (restricted)
Charlotte Hornets
2025
- Seth Curry
- Taj Gibson
- Tre Mann (restricted)
- Wendell Moore Jr.
2026
- Jusuf Nurkic
- Josh Okogie
- Mark Williams (restricted)
- Damion Baugh (restricted)
- KJ Simpson (restricted)
Chicago Bulls
2025
- Jevon Carter (player)
- Josh Giddey (restricted)
- Talen Horton-Tucker
- Tre Jones
- E.J. Liddell (restricted)
- Emanuel Miller (restricted)
2026
- Lonzo Ball (team)
- Jevon Carter
- Zach Collins
- Ayo Dosunmu
- Kevin Huerter
- Julian Phillips (team)
- Dalen Terry (restricted)
- Nikola Vucevic
- Coby White
- Jahmir Young
Cleveland Cavaliers
2025
- Javonte Green
- Ty Jerome
- Sam Merrill
- Chuma Okeke (team)
- Tristan Thompson
- Emoni Bates (restricted)
- Luke Travers (restricted)
2026
- Craig Porter Jr. (team)
- Dean Wade
- Nae`Qwan Tomlin (restricted)
Dallas Mavericks
2025
- Spencer Dinwiddie
- Dante Exum
- Kyrie Irving (player)
- Dwight Powell (player)
- Kessler Edwards (restricted)
- Kai Jones
2026
- Daniel Gafford
- P.J. Washington
- Brandon Williams
Denver Nuggets
2025
- Vlatko Cancar
- DeAndre Jordan
- Dario Saric (player)
- Russell Westbrook (player)
- Trey Alexander (restricted)
- PJ Hall (restricted)
- Spencer Jones (restricted)
2026
- Christian Braun (restricted)
- Jalen Pickett (team)
- Hunter Tyson (team)
- Peyton Watson (restricted)
Detroit Pistons
2025
- Malik Beasley
- Tim Hardaway Jr.
- Paul Reed
- Dennis Schroder
- Lindy Waters III
- Daniss Jenkins
2026
- Jalen Duren (restricted)
- Simone Fontecchio
- Tobias Harris
- Jaden Ivey (restricted)
- Ron Harper Jr. (restricted)
- Tolu Smith (restricted)
Golden State Warriors
2025
- Braxton Key
- Kevin Knox II
- Jonathan Kuminga (restricted)
- Kevon Looney
- Gary Payton II
- Quinten Post (team)
- Gui Santos (team)
- Pat Spencer
- Taran Armstrong (restricted)
2026
- Draymond Green (player)
- Trayce Jackson-Davis (team)
- Jackson Rowe (restricted)
Houston Rockets
2025
- Steven Adams
- Jeff Green
- Aaron Holiday (team)
- Jae`Sean Tate
- Fred VanVleet (team)
- Jack McVeigh (restricted)
- N`Faly Dante (restricted)
2026
- Tari Eason (restricted)
- Jock Landale (team)
- Jabari Smith Jr. (restricted)
- David Roddy
Indiana Pacers
2025
- Tony Bradley (team)
- Thomas Bryant
- Isaiah Jackson (restricted)
- James Johnson
- Myles Turner
- Quenton Jackson (restricted)
- Enrique Freeman (restricted)
2026
- Bennedict Mathurin (restricted)
- RayJ Dennis (restricted)
LA Clippers
2025
- Nicolas Batum (player)
- Amir Coffey
- James Harden (player)
- Patty Mills
- Ben Simmons
- Trentyn Flowers (restricted)
2026
- Bogdan Bogdanovic (team)
- Drew Eubanks
- Norman Powell
- Patrick Baldwin Jr.
- Seth Lundy (restricted)
Los Angeles Lakers
2025
- Dorian Finney-Smith (player)
- Jordan Goodwin (team)
- Jaxson Hayes
- LeBron James (player)
- Alex Len
- Markieff Morris
- Christian Koloko (restricted)
2026
- Luka Doncic (player)
- Rui Hachimura
- Maxi Kleber
- Austin Reaves (player)
- Gabe Vincent
- Trey Jemison III (restricted)
Memphis Grizzlies
2025
- Santi Aldama (restricted)
- Marvin Bagley III
- Luke Kennard
- Lamar Stevens
- Yuki Kawamura (restricted)
- Cam Spencer (restricted)
2026
- GG Jackson (team)
- Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Vince Williams Jr. (team)
- Zyon Pullin (restricted)
Miami Heat
2025
- Alec Burks
- Keshad Johnson (team)
- Davion Mitchell (restricted)
- Duncan Robinson (early termination option)
- Dru Smith (restricted)
- Josh Christopher
- Isaiah Stevens (restricted)
2026
- Haywood Highsmith
- Nikola Jovic (restricted)
- Pelle Larsson (team)
- Kevin Love
- Terry Rozier
- Andrew Wiggins (player)
Milwaukee Bucks
2025
- Pat Connaughton (player)
- Brook Lopez
- Kevin Porter Jr. (player)
- Bobby Portis (player)
- Taurean Prince
- Ryan Rollins
- Jericho Sims
- Gary Trent Jr.
- Stanley Umude
2026
- AJ Green
- Andre Jackson Jr. (team)
- Damian Lillard (player)
- Chris Livingston (team)
- Jamaree Bouyea (restricted)
- Pete Nance (restricted)
Minnesota Timberwolves
2025
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- Luka Garza (team)
- Joe Ingles
- Josh Minott (team)
- Julius Randle (player)
- Naz Reid (player)
- Bones Hyland
- Tristen Newton (restricted)
- Jesse Edwards (restricted)
2026
- Jaylen Clark
- Mike Conley
- Leonard Miller (team)
New Orleans Pelicans
2025
- Brandon Boston (team)
- Bruce Brown
- Elfrid Payton
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
- Jamal Cain (restricted)
- Keion Brooks Jr. (restricted)
2026
- Jose Alvarado (team)
- Karlo Matkovic (team)
- CJ McCollum
- Kelly Olynyk
- Antonio Reeves (team)
- Lester Quinones (restricted)
New York Knicks
2025
- Precious Achiuwa
- Ariel Hukporti (team)
- Cameron Payne
- Landry Shamet
- P.J. Tucker (team)
- Delon Wright
- MarJon Beauchamp
- Anton Watson (restricted)
- Kevin McCullar Jr. (restricted)
2026
- Mikal Bridges
- Mitchell Robinson
Oklahoma City Thunder
2025
- Ajay Mitchell (team)
- Jaylin Williams (team)
- Branden Carlson (restricted)
- Alex Ducas (restricted)
- Adam Flagler (restricted)
2026
- Ousmane Dieng (restricted)
- Luguentz Dort (team)
- Isaiah Hartenstein (team)
- Chet Holmgren (restricted)
- Jalen Williams (restricted)
- Kenrich Williams (team)
Orlando Magic
2025
- Gary Harris (team)
- Caleb Houstan (team)
- Cory Joseph (team)
- Moritz Wagner (team)
- Trevelin Queen (restricted)
- Mac McClung (restricted)
2026
- Cole Anthony (team)
- Paolo Banchero (restricted)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (player)
- Ethan Thompson (restricted)
Philadelphia 76ers
2025
- Jared Butler (team)
- Andre Drummond (player)
- Justin Edwards (team)
- Eric Gordon (player)
- Quentin Grimes (restricted)
- Kyle Lowry
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (player)
- Lonnie Walker IV (team)
- Guerschon Yabusele
- Jeff Dowtin Jr. (restricted)
- Jalen Hood-Schifino
2026
- Ricky Council IV (team)
- Alex Reese (restricted)
Phoenix Suns
2025
- Bol Bol
- Tyus Jones
- Damion Lee
- Vasilije Micic (team)
- Monte Morris
- Mason Plumlee
- Collin Gillespie (restricted)
- Jalen Bridges (restricted)
- TyTy Washington Jr.
2026
- Bradley Beal (player)
- Kevin Durant
- Cody Martin
- Nick Richards
Portland Trail Blazers
2025
- Dalano Banton
- Rayan Rupert (team)
- Matisse Thybulle (player)
- Jabari Walker
- Justin Minaya (restricted)
- Bryce McGowens (restricted)
2026
- Deandre Ayton
- Toumani Camara (team)
- Duop Reath
- Shaedon Sharpe (restricted)
- Anfernee Simons
- Robert Williams III
- Sidy Cissoko (restricted)
Sacramento Kings
2025
- Jae Crowder
- Keon Ellis (team)
- Markelle Fultz
- Isaac Jones (team)
- Jake LaRavia
- Trey Lyles
- Doug McDermott
- Mason Jones (restricted)
- Isaiah Crawford (restricted)
2026
- Terence Davis
- Zach LaVine (player)
- Keegan Murray (restricted)
San Antonio Spurs
2025
- Charles Bassey
- Bismack Biyombo
- Sandro Mamukelashvili
- Jordan McLaughlin
- Chris Paul
- David Duke Jr. (restricted)
- Harrison Ingram (restricted)
- Riley Minix (restricted)
2026
- Harrison Barnes
- Malaki Branham (restricted)
- Julian Champagnie (team)
- De`Aaron Fox
- Jeremy Sochan (restricted)
- Blake Wesley (restricted)
Toronto Raptors
2025
- Chris Boucher
- Garrett Temple
2026
- Ochai Agbaji (restricted)
- Colin Castleton
- A.J. Lawson
- Jonathan Mogbo (team)
- Jakob Poeltl (player)
- Jamal Shead (team)
- Jared Rhoden (restricted)
- Ulrich Chomche (restricted)
Utah Jazz
2025
- John Collins (player)
- Micah Potter (restricted)
- Oscar Tshiebwe (restricted)
2026
- Jordan Clarkson
- Walker Kessler (restricted)
- KJ Martin
- Collin Sexton
- Jaden Springer (team)
- Elijah Harkless (restricted)
Washington Wizards
2025
- Malcolm Brogdon
- Khris Middleton (player)
- Tristan Vukcevic (restricted)
- JT Thor (restricted)
2026
- Anthony Gill
- Richaun Holmes
- Colby Jones (team)
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Martin (restricted)