The thrilling NBA playoffs in the Orlando bubble ended with a new NBA champion, the Los Angeles Lakers. Now the process starts all over again for the Lakers and the other 29 teams that want to get to the top -- a 2020 NBA free agency filled with big questions and big decisions.
Let's run though all 30 teams with breakdowns on big-picture priorities, cap space, team needs, extension-eligible players, free agents and depth charts.
Depth charts only include players under contract for next season. Some second-round picks are excluded. We've included an explainer for Bird rights at the end of this story.
Jump to a team:
East: ATL | BOS | BKN | CHA | CHI
CLE | DET | IND | MIA | MIL
NYK | ORL | PHI | TOR | WAS
West: DAL | DEN | GSW | HOU | LAC
LAL | MEM | MIN | NOP | OKC
PHX | POR | SAC | SAS | UTA
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Atlanta Hawks
Offseason transactions: Onyeka Okongwu (draft), Tony Snell (trade), Khyri Thomas (trade)
Offseason focus
The direction with cap space: Atlanta has a projected $44 million to build out the roster.
Rookie extension discussions with John Collins: With his $12.4 million cap hold, waiting until 2021 is beneficial for Atlanta unless a team-friendly contract is possible.
Available exceptions: $4.8 million (room midlevel) and minimum
Room under the cap: $44 million
Dates to watch
Brandon Goodwin has $100,000 in guaranteed money. The remaining balance of $1.6 million will become protected if he is not waived by Nov. 29.
Khyri Thomas has $744,000 guaranteed, with the full balance protected if he is not waived by Nov. 21
Dec. 21 is the last day for Collins to sign a rookie extension.
Players under contract: 11
Team needs
Defensive identity of the starting five
Veteran depth at point guard and the wing
Extension eligible: John Collins (rookie)
Free-agent status
DeAndre' Bembry | Bird
Treveon Graham | Early Bird
Damian Jones | Bird
Skal Labissiere | Bird
Jeff Teague | Bird
Charlie Brown Jr. | Non-Bird
Boston Celtics
Offseason transactions: Aaron Nesmith (draft), Payton Pritchard (draft) and Yam Madar (draft)
Offseason focus
The rookie extension of Jayson Tatum: Waiting until 2021 free agency shouldn't matter, because Tatum is projected for a max and the Celtics won't have cap space.
Is there a sign-and-trade for Gordon Hayward?
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), Biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Under the tax: $21.2 million
Dates to watch
The Celtics have three players -- Daniel Theis ($5 million), Semi Ojeleye ($1.75 million) and Javonte Green ($1.5 million) -- on non-guaranteed contracts. Theis and Ojeleye contracts become guaranteed if they are not waived by Nov. 21. The Green contract becomes guaranteed if he is not waived by Feb. 25.
The last day to sign Tatum to a rookie extension is Dec. 21.
Players under contract: 14
Team needs
Starting small forward
Extension eligible: Jayson Tatum (rookie), Semi Ojeleye and Marcus Smart
Free-agent status
Gordon Hayward | Bird
Brad Wanamaker | Early bird
Tacko Fall | Restricted | Non-Bird
Tremont Waters | Restricted | Non-Bird
Brooklyn Nets
Offseason transactions: Bruce Brown (trade), Landry Shamet (trade) and Reggie Perry (draft)
Offseason focus
The cost of retaining free agent Joe Harris: Projected $18 million salary in 2020-21 means $50 million in luxury tax costs.
The expiring contract of Spencer Dinwiddie: Extension eligible in December; $12.3 million player option in 2021-22.
The search for a third star: Is that player Caris LeVert?
Rookie extension options with Jarrett Allen.
Available exceptions: Tax midlevel ($5.7 million), minimum and trade ($2 million)
Over the tax: $5.5 million
Dates to watch
The $1.8 million contract of Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot will go from $0 protection to $150,000 if he is on the roster past Nov. 29.
Bruce Brown has $1 million guaranteed of his $1.7 million contract. The balance will become protected once he is on the roster past Nov. 26.
The last day to extend Allen is Dec. 21.
Players under contract: 12
Team needs
A healthy Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant
Depth at small and power forward
Extension eligible: Jarrett Allen (rookie) and Rodions Kurucs
Free-agent status
Joe Harris | Bird
Garrett Temple | Non-Bird
Tyler Johnson | Non-Bird
Wilson Chandler | Non-Bird
Chris Chiozza | Restricted | Bird
Charlotte Hornets
Offseason transactions: LaMelo Ball (draft), Vernon Carey (draft), Nick Richards (draft) and Grant Riller (draft) and Nate Darling (two-way)
Offseason focus
Patient approach with $20 million cap space; fill roster needs but with caution.
Extension options with Devonte' Graham.
Available exceptions: Room midlevel ($4.7 million) and minimum
Room under the cap: $19 million
Dates to watch
Devonte' Graham's $1.7 million contract becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster past Nov. 23.
Caleb Martin $1.5 million contract is non-guaranteed. The contract becomes protected if he is on the roster past Nov. 28.
Jalen McDaniels has $150,000 in guaranteed money if he is on the roster past November. The balance of his $1.5 million contract becomes guaranteed on Feb. 25.
The rookie extension deadline for Malik Monk is Dec. 21.
Players under contract: 11
Team needs
Bench depth: power forward and center
Extension-eligible: Devonte' Graham, Malik Monk (rookie), Cody Zeller and Nicolas Batum
Free-agent status
Kobi Simmons | Restricted Non-Bird
Dwayne Bacon | Restricted Bird
Willy Hernangomez | Bird
Bismack Biyombo | Bird
Chicago Bulls
Offseason transactions: Patrick Williams (draft) and Marko Simonovic (draft)
Offseason focus
The future of Zach LaVine: two years left on his contract and extension-eligible.
The rookie extension of Lauri Markkanen: Has a $20.1 million free-agent hold in 2021; is a team-friendly contract ($10 million-$12 million per year) possible after a below-average season?
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $19 million
Dates to watch
The rookie extension deadline for Lauri Markkanen is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 13
Team needs
Depth at shooting guard and small forward
Extension-eligible: Lauri Markkanen (rookie), Zach LaVine, Otto Porter Jr. and Cristiano Felicio
Free-agent status
Shaquille Harrison | Early-Bird
Kris Dunn | Bird
Adam Mokoka | Restricted Non-Bird
Max Strus | Non-Bird
Denzel Valentine | Restricted Bird
Cleveland Cavaliers
Offseason transactions: Isaac Okoro (draft) and Lamar Stevens (two-way)
Offseason focus
The free agency of Tristan Thompson.
The continued development of the young players Isaac Okoro, Dylan Windler, Collin Sexton, Darius Garland and Kevin Porter Jr.
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade ($3.8 million)
Room under the tax: $14 million
Dates to watch
Jordan Bell, Alfonzo McKinnie and Dean Wade have non-guaranteed deals. The contracts for the three players become fully protected if they are on the roster past Feb. 25.
The $3.8 million trade exception will expire on Feb. 12.
Players under contract: 13
Team needs
Veteran bench depth
Extension-eligible: Andre Drummond and Dante Exum
Free-agent status
Matthew Dellavedova | Bird
Matt Mooney | Non-Bird
Tristan Thompson | Bird
Ante Zizic | Fourth-Year Restriction
Dallas Mavericks
Offseason transactions: Josh Green (draft), Tyrell Terry (draft), Tyler Bey (draft), Josh Richardson (trade) and Nate Hinton (two-way)
Offseason focus
Retaining cap flexibility for 2021: Last year of Luka Doncic's rookie-scale contract.
Hitting singles in free agency with one-year contracts.
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $18 million
Dates to watch
The rookie extension deadline for Justin Jackson is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 12
Team needs
Depth at shooting guard and small forward
Backup center if Willie Cauley-Stein opts out
Extension eligible: Tim Hardaway Jr., Jalen Brunson and Justin Jackson (rookie)
Free-agent status
J.J. Barea | Bird
Willie Cauley-Stein | Non-Bird
Courtney Lee | Bird
Denver Nuggets
Offseason transactions: Zeke Nnaji (draft) and RJ Hampton (draft) and Markus Howard (two-way)
Offseason focus
The cost of their own free agents: Paul Millsap, Mason Plumlee, Torrey Craig and Jerami Grant
Exploring extension talks with Monte Morris
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade ($3.4 and $1.9 million)
Room under the tax: $26 million
Dates to watch
Monte Morris ($1.7 million) and Keita Bates-Diop ($1.7 million) have non-guaranteed contracts. The Morris contract becomes guaranteed on Nov. 20 and Bates-Diop on Nov. 23.
Players under contract: 11
Team needs
Filling a void at power forward (if Grant leaves)
Backup shooting guard, small forward and center
Extension eligible: Monte Morris, Jerami Grant, Will Barton, Gary Harris and Keita Bates-Diop
Free-agent status
Torrey Craig | Restricted | Early Bird
Jerami Grant | Bird
Troy Daniels | Non-Bird
Paul Millsap | Bird
Mason Plumlee | Bird
Noah Vonleh | Non-Bird
Detroit Pistons
Offseason transactions: Dzanan Musa (trade), Trevor Ariza (trade), Killian Hayes (draft), Isaiah Stewart (draft), Saddiq Bey (draft), Saben Lee (draft/two-way) and Dewayne Dedmon (trade)
Offseason focus
Stay conservative with the $9 million of cap space
Extension options with Svi Mykhailiuk
Available exceptions: Room midlevel ($4.8 million) and minimum
Room under the cap: $9 million
Dates to watch
Mykhailiuk's contract becomes guaranteed on Nov. 21..
Players under contract: 13
Team needs
A healthy Blake Griffin
Extension-eligible: Blake Griffin, Khyri Thomas, Svi Mykhailiuk and Tony Snell
Free-agent status
Langston Galloway | Bird
John Henson | Bird
Brandon Knight | Bird
Thon Maker | Bird
Christian Wood | Early-Bird
Jordan McRae | Early-Bird
Jordan Bone | Non-Bird
Louis King | Non-Bird
Golden State Warriors
Offseason transactions: Kelly Oubre Jr. (trade), James Wiseman (draft), Nico Mannion (draft) and Justinian Jessup (draft)
Offseason focus
The additional roster resources: $5.7 million tax midlevel
Balancing the roster: 15 players before free agency starts
Available exceptions: Tax midlevel ($5.7 million), minimum, disabled ($9.3 million) and trade
Over the tax: $39 million
Dates to watch
The Warriors have five players -- Marquese Chriss ($800,000), Damion Lee ($600,000), Ky Bowman, Mychal Mulder and Juan Toscano-Anderson -- with partial or no salary protection. Chriss' contract becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster past Nov. 28
The $2.8 million trade exception expires on Nov. 23.
Players under contract: 15
Team needs
Bench depth: point and shooting guard
Stretch-4
Extension eligible: Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins
Houston Rockets
Offseason transactions: Mason Jones (two-way), Kenyon Martin Jr. (draft)
Offseason focus
The future of James Harden and Russell Westbrook
The trade pieces: P.J. Tucker, Eric Gordon, Danuel House Jr.
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade ($3.6, $2.6, $1.6 and $1.6 million)
Room under the tax: $15.5 million
Dates to watch
The Rockets have two players -- Ben McLemore ($2.3 million) and Chris Clemons ($1.5 million) -- on non-guaranteed contracts. McLemore's becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster past Nov. 20.
Players under contract: 8
Team needs
Backup point guard, shooting guard, power forward and center
Extension eligible: James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Russell Westbrook
Free-agent status
Bruno Caboclo | Early-Bird
Tyson Chandler |Non-Bird
Austin Rivers | Early-Bird
Thabo Sefolosha |Non-Bird
Jeff Green | Non-Bird
DeMarre Carroll | Non-Bird
Michael Frazier | Early-Bird
William Howard | Non-Bird
Indiana Pacers
Offseason transactions: Cassius Stanley (draft)
Offseason focus
The expiring contract of Victor Oladipo
The impact of the Jeremy Lamb injury: $9.3 million midlevel exception to find a temporary replacement
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $8.5 million
Dates to watch
The rookie extension deadline for T.J. Leaf is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 12
Team needs
A healthy Malcolm Brogdon
Depth at shooting guard after the Lamb injury
Extension eligible: Victor Oladipo, T.J. Warren, Doug McDermott and T.J. Leaf (rookie)
Free-agent status
Justin Holiday | Non-Bird
Alize Johnson | Early-Bird
JaKarr Sampson | Non-Bird
Brian Bowen II | Non-Bird
Naz Mitrou-Long | Non-Bird
LA Clippers
Offseason transactions: Luke Kennard (trade), Reggie Perry (draft), Jay Scrubb (trade) and Daniel Oturu (draft)
Offseason focus
The free agency of Montrezl Harrell, Marcus Morris Sr. and JaMychal Green (if he opts out): What's the comfort level of retaining all three and paying the luxury tax?
The expiring contract of Lou Williams: Does he become a trade piece?
The Paul George extension: It makes sense to explore
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade ($3.6 million)
Room under the tax: $26 million
Dates to watch
The $2.7 million contract of Joakim Noah becomes guaranteed if he is not waived by the Clippers' first game of the regular season.
Players under contract: 11
Team needs
Primary ball handler
Stretch-4
Bench depth at power forward and center
Extension eligible: Lou Williams
Free-agent status
Marcus Morris Sr. | Non-Bird
JaMychal Green | Bird
Patrick Patterson | Non-Bird
Montrezl Harrell | Bird
Johnathan Motley | Early-Bird
Reggie Jackson | Non-Bird
Los Angeles Lakers
Offseason transactions: Dennis Schroder (trade)
Offseason focus
The free agency of Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Short-term or long-term contract?
The recruiting pitch to free agents: The opportunity to win a championship
The rookie extension of Kyle Kuzma: Take a conservative approach because of the 2021 free-agent market
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $27 million (factors in a new contract for Davis)
Dates to watch
The last date to sign Kuzma to a rookie extension is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 6
Team needs
Primary ball handler
Bench depth if Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Caldwell-Pope and JaVale McGee opt out
Extension eligible: Dennis Schroder, LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma (rookie)
Free-agent status
Avery Bradley | Non-Bird
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | Bird
Markieff Morris | Non-Bird
Dion Waiters | Non-Bird
Anthony Davis | Bird
Jared Dudley | Non-Bird
Dwight Howard | Non-Bird
Rajon Rondo | Early-Bird
Kostas Antetokounmpo | Early-Bird
Memphis Grizzlies
Offseason transactions: Desmond Bane (draft), Xavier Tillman (draft), Robert Woodard II (draft), Sean McDermott (two-way) and Killian Tillie (two-way)
Offseason focus
The expectations of the roster: What's next after surprisingly becoming a playoff contender?
Trimming around the edges in free agency: the restricted free agency of De'Anthony Melton
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), minimum and trade
Room under the tax: $18 million
Dates to watch
The $3.4 million and $3.1 million trade exception expires on Nov. 23 and $4.8 million exception expires on Nov. 24.
Players under contract: 12
Team needs
Developmental projects for the final roster spots
Extension eligible: Gorgui Dieng, Justise Winslow and Kyle Anderson
Free-agent status
Josh Jackson | Restricted | 4th-year restriction
Anthony Tolliver | Non-Bird
De'Anthony Melton | Restricted | Early-Bird
John Konchar | Restricted | Non-Bird
Yuta Watanabe | Early-Bird
Miami Heat
Offseason transactions: Precious Achiuwa (draft)
Offseason focus
Cap space vs. own free agents (Goran Dragic and Jae Crowder) with $21 million in projected room
The rookie extension of Bam Adebayo: Despite All-Star accolades, waiting is beneficial because he has a $15.3 million cap hold
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade ($7.5 million)
Room under the tax: $47 million
Dates to watch
The deadline to sign Adebayo to a rookie extension is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 10
Team needs
Starting point guard and power forward
Bench depth
Extension eligible: Bam Adebayo (rookie) and Kelly Olynyk
Free-agent status
Jae Crowder | Bird
Goran Dragic | Bird
Udonis Haslem | Bird
Solomon Hill | Bird
Derrick Jones Jr. | Bird
Meyers Leonard | Bird
Kyle Alexander | Non-Bird
Gabe Vincent | Restricted | Non-Bird
Milwaukee Bucks
Offseason transactions: Jrue Holiday (trade), Jordan Nwora (draft) and Sam Merrill (draft)
Offseason focus
The Giannis Antetokounmpo supermax
Bench depth with the midlevel and biannual exception
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $19 million
Dates to watch
The deadline to extend DJ Wilson is Dec. 21.
Players under contract: 8
Team needs
Bench depth at every position
Extension eligible: Giannis Antetokounmpo (supermax) and DJ Wilson (rookie)
Free-agent status
Pat Connaughton | Early-Bird
Sterling Brown | Bird
Robin Lopez | Non-Bird
Kyle Korver | Non-Bird
Wesley Matthews | Non-Bird
Frank Mason | Non-Bird
Cameron Reynolds | Non-Bird
Minnesota Timberwolves
Offseason transactions: Ricky Rubio (trade), Anthony Edwards (draft), Leandro Bolmaro (trade) and Jaden McDaniels (trade) and Ashton Hagans (PG)
Offseason focus
The restricted free agency of Malik Beasley and Juan Hernangomez: Is the post-trade deadline sample of games a good barometer? Limited cap flexibility if both are not brought back
Creativity building out the roster with 14 players before free agency starts
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $21 million
Dates to watch
Naz Reid ($1.5 million), Jaylen Nowell ($1.5 million) and Jarred Vanderbilt ($1.7 million) have non-guaranteed contracts. The contacts become fully guaranteed if they are not waived by February 25.
Players under contract: 14
Note: Leandro Bolmaro is not expected to play with Minnesota this season
Team needs
Big wing who can defend and complement Karl-Anthony Towns
Bench scoring and depth at point guard, power forward and center
Extension eligible: Jarred Vanderbilt
Free-agent status
Malik Beasley | Restricted Bird
Juan Hernangomez | Restricted Bird
Evan Turner | Bird
Kelan Martin | Restricted Non-Bird
Jordan McLaughlin | Restricted Non-Bird
New Orleans Pelicans
Offseason transactions: Eric Bledsoe (trade), George Hill (trade) and Kira Lewis Jr. (draft) and Naji Marshall (two-way)
Offseason focus
Restricted free-agency options with Brandon Ingram
The rookie extensions of Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $20 million (includes a max salary for Brandon Ingram)
Dates to watch
The $7 million contract of Darius Miller becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster past Nov. 24.
The rookie extension deadline for Ball and Hart is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 11
Team needs
A center to complement Zion Williamson
Depth at small forward and center
Extension eligible: Lonzo Ball (rookie) and Josh Hart (rookie)
Free-agent status
Derrick Favors | Bird
Brandon Ingram | Restricted | Bird
Frank Jackson | Restricted | Bird
E'Twaun Moore | Bird
Jahlil Okafor | Early-Bird
Kenrich Williams | Early-Bird
Zylan Cheatham | Non-Bird
Josh Gray | Non-Bird
New York Knicks
Offseason transactions: Ed Davis (trade), Obi Toppin (draft) and Immanuel Quickley (draft)
Offseason focus
The direction with cap flexibility: $40 million in room
The extension options for Mitchell Robinson: He's eligible, but a deal would cost up to $11 million in cap space for 2021.
Available exceptions: Room midlevel ($4.8 million) and minimum
Room under the cap: $35 million
Dates to watch
The rookie extension deadline for Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank Ntilikina is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 14
Team needs
Starting point guard
Emphasis on player development: Can Kevin Knox develop into a starting small forward?
Depth if the players on partially guaranteed contracts are not brought back
Extension eligible: Frank Ntilikina (rookie), Dennis Smith Jr. (rookie) and Mitchell Robinson
Free-agent status
Kadeem Allen | Restricted Early-Bird
Maurice Harkless | Bird
Theo Pinson | Early Bird
Damyean Dotson | Bird
Oklahoma City Thunder
Offseason transactions: Aleksej Pokusevski (draft), Theo Maledon (draft), Vit Krejci (draft), Al Horford (trade), James Johnson (trade), Ty Jerome (trade) and Jalen Lecque (trade)
Offseason focus
The retooling of the roster: Build around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, cap flexibility in 2021 and draft assets
The expiring contracts: James Johnson, Steven Adams and Kelly Oubre
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade
Note: The Thunder will act as a team over the cap and preserve their cap exceptions. The Al Horford trade cannot be completed until Dec. 8 because Danny Green cannot be traded with another player until his restriction is lifted.
Room under the tax: $43 million
Dates to watch
Their $10.4 million trade exception expires on Dec. 10 and $9.4 million exception on Dec. 8.
Players under contract: 12
Draft and stash: Aleksej Pokusevski (PF), Theo Maledon (PG) and Vit Krejci (PG)
Team needs
Shooting off the bench
Extension eligible: Steven Adams and Hamidou Diallo
Free-agent status
Danilo Gallinari | Bird
Mike Muscala | Non-Bird
Hamidou Diallo | Restricted | Early-Bird
Deonte Burton | Early- Bird
Nerlens Noel | Non-Bird
Andre Roberson | Bird
Kevin Hervey | Non-Bird
Orlando Magic
Offseason transactions: Cole Anthony (draft)
Offseason focus
The future of Aaron Gordon: two years left on his contract, extension eligible for an additional three seasons
The rookie extensions: Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz are eligible
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $11.5 million
Dates to watch
The rookie extension deadline for Fultz and Isaac is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 12
Team needs
Veteran backup point guard
A healthy Isaac and Al-Farouq Aminu
Depth at small forward
Extension eligible: Markelle Fultz (rookie), Jonathan Isaac (rookie), Evan Fournier and Aaron Gordon
Free-agent status
DJ Augustin | Bird
Michael Carter-Williams | Early-Bird
Gary Clark | Non-Bird
James Ennis | Player | Non-Bird
Melvin Frazier Jr. | Early-Bird
Wesley Iwundu | Bird
BJ Johnson | Non-Bird
Vic Law | Non-Bird
Philadelphia 76ers
Offseason transactions: Danny Green (trade), Terrance Ferguson (trade), Vincent Poirier (trade), Seth Curry (trade), Tyrese Maxey (draft), Isaiah Joe (draft) and Paul Reed (draft)
Offseason focus
Balancing the roster: 14 players under contract heading into free agency
Available exceptions: Tax midlevel ($5.7 million), minimum and trade ($1.9 million)
Over the tax: $10.0 million
Dates to watch
Furkan Korkmaz ($1.8 million) and Norvel Pelle ($1.5 million) have non-guaranteed contracts. The Pelle contract becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster after Nov. 21 and Korkmaz on Nov. 26.
The rookie extension deadline for Ferguson is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 15
Team needs
Veteran center
Extension eligible: Joel Embiid
Free-agent status
Alec Burks | Non-Bird
Raul Neto | Non-Bird
Kyle O'Quinn | Non-Bird
Glenn Robinson | Non-Bird
Phoenix Suns
Offseason transactions: Chris Paul (trade), Abdel Nader (trade) and Jalen Smith (draft)
Offseason focus
Prioritizing their own free agents: Dario Saric and Aron Baynes
Sell the Chris Paul impact to free agents: $9.3 million midlevel and $3.6 million biannual exception
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $32 million
Dates to watch
The $1.8 million contract of Abdel Nader becomes guaranteed on Nov. 28
Players under contract: 9
Team needs
Bench depth at every position
Extension eligible: Elie Okobo
Free-agent status
Aron Baynes | Bird
Jevon Carter | Restricted | Early-Bird
Cheick Diallo | Non-Bird
Frank Kaminsky | Non-Bird
Dario Saric | Restricted | Bird
Cameron Payne | Team | Non-Bird
Tariq Owens | Restricted | Non-Bird
Portland Trail Blazers
Offseason transactions: Robert Covington (trade) and CJ Elleby (draft)
Offseason focus
Depth at power forward and center
Explore extensions for Zach Collins and Gary Trent Jr.
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade ($7.1, $2.4 and $1.8 million)
Room under the tax: $25 million
Dates to watch
The rookie extension deadline for Collins is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 9
Team needs
Scoring off the bench
Stretch power forward
Backup center
Extension eligible: Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins (rookie) and Gary Trent Jr.
Free-agent status
Carmelo Anthony | Non-Bird
Rodney Hood | Bird
Hassan Whiteside | Bird
Wenyen Gabriel | Early-Bird
Caleb Swanigan | Fourth-year restriction
Moses Brown | Non-Bird
Jaylen Hoard | Non-Bird
Sacramento Kings
Offseason transactions: Tyrese Haliburton (draft) and Jahmi'us Ramsey (draft)
Offseason focus
The rookie extension of De'Aaron Fox: Is he worth a max contract?
The restricted free agency of Bogdan Bogdanovic
What is the trade value of Nemanja Bjelica?
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade ($2.7 million)
Room under the tax: $33 million
Dates to watch
The rookie extension deadline for De'Aaron Fox is December 21.
Players under contract: 9
Two-way: 1
Team needs
Depth at shooting guard, small forward and power forward
Scoring off the bench
Marvin Bagley to stay healthy
Extension eligible: De'Aaron Fox (rookie) and Nemanja Bjelica
Free-agent status
Bogdan Bogdanovic | Bird | Restricted
Yogi Ferrell | Early-Bird
Kent Bazemore | Bird
Harry Giles | Fourth-year restriction
Alex Len | Early-Bird
DaQuan Jeffries | Non-Bird
Corey Brewer | Non-Bird
San Antonio Spurs
Offseason transactions: Devin Vassell (draft) and Tre Jones (draft)
Offseason focus
The expiring contracts of DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Gay
The rookie extension of Derrick White
Retool, return the same roster or tear down? Eleven players under contract (including DeRozan) with a young foundation in Dejounte Murray, White, Keldon Johnson, Luka Samanic, Lonnie Walker and a lottery pick
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $7.5 million
Dates to watch
The $5.5 million contract of Trey Lyles becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster after Nov. 20. He currently has $1 million protected.
The $1.7 million contract of Chimezie Metu becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster after Nov. 29.
The deadline to sign White to a rookie extension is Dec. 21
Players under contract: 13
Team needs
Backup center
Extension eligible: DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge, Derrick White (rookie), Patty Mills and Chimezie Metu
Free-agent status
Bryn Forbes | Bird
Jakob Poeltl | Restricted | Bird
Marco Belinelli | Early-Bird
Drew Eubanks | Restricted | Non-Bird
Quinndary Weatherspoon | Restricted | Non-Bird
Toronto Raptors
Offseason transactions: Malachi Flynn (draft) and Jalen Harris (draft)
Offseason focus
The free agency of Fred VanVleet: Prioritize cap space in 2021 or long-term contract?
The expiring contracts of Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell (player option in 2021)
The rookie extension of OG Anunoby: $11.7 million cap hold in 2021
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million) and minimum
Dates to watch
The $1.5 million contract of Terence Davis and Dewan Hernandez becomes guaranteed if they are on the roster past Nov. 29.
Matt Thomas has $725K guaranteed on his $1.5 million contract. The balance is guaranteed if he is on the roster past Feb. 25.
The deadline to sign Anunoby to a rookie extension is Dec. 21.
Room under the tax: $42 million
Players under contract: 10
Team needs
Starting center
Bench depth: Point guard, small forward and center
Extension eligible: Norman Powell and OG Anunoby (rookie)
Free-agent status
Fred VanVleet | Bird
Marc Gasol | Bird
Serge Ibaka | Bird
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | Non-Bird
Chris Boucher | Restricted | Early-Bird
Malcolm Miller | Restricted | Early-Bird
Oshae Brissett | Restricted | Non-Bird
Utah Jazz
Offseason transactions: Udoka Azubuike (draft) and Elijah Hughes (draft)
Offseason focus
The rookie extension of Donovan Mitchell: blank-check approach at the start of free agency? There's a $15.8 million cap hold in 2021 vs. a $30 million cap hit, though Utah is not projected to have space to use
The expiring contract of Rudy Gobert (extension eligible)
The cost to sign free agent Jordan Clarkson
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million) and minimum
Room under the tax: $18.0 million
Dates to watch
The Jazz have five players -- Nigel Williams-Goss, Miye Oni, Juwan Morgan, Georges Niang and Rayjon Tucker -- on partial or non-guaranteed contracts. The Niang $1.8 million contract becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster after Nov. 25. Tucker's $1.5 million ($340K protected) becomes guaranteed if he is on the roster after Nov. 29. Williams-Goss, Oni and Morgan become fully guaranteed if they are on the roster after Feb. 25.
The deadline to sign Mitchell to a rookie extension is Dec. 21. Gobert also has a Dec. 21 deadline to sign a supermax extension but can sign a standard four-year (with a 120% raise) extension at any time during the year.
Players under contract: 13
Team needs
Jordan Clarkson or his replacement in free agency
The bench: point guard, shooting guard and small forward
Extension eligible: Donovan Mitchell (rookie), Tony Bradley (rookie), Mike Conley, Rudy Gobert (super max) and Georges Niang
Free-agent status
Jordan Clarkson | Bird
Emmanuel Mudiay | Non-Bird
Jarrell Brantley | Non-Bird
Justin Wright-Foreman | Non-Bird
Washington Wizards
Offseason transactions: Deni Avdija (draft) and Cassius Winston (draft)
Offseason focus
Control the noise surrounding the future of Bradley Beal, who is trade eligible in the offseason
The health of John Wall: has played 73 games since the start of the 2017-18 season
The cost of free agent Davis Bertans: has Bird rights that allow Washington to exceed the cap
Don't forget about the prospects: Continue the development path with Rui Hachimura, Troy Brown Jr., Moritz Wagner, Jerome Robinson, Admiral Schofield, Avdija and Winston
Available exceptions: Non-tax midlevel ($9.3 million), biannual ($3.6 million), minimum and trade ($1.7 million)
Room under the tax: $25 million
Dates to watch
Pasecniks' $1.5 million contract becomes guaranteed on Nov. 24.
Players under contract: 12
Team needs
Davis Bertans or a stretch-4 replacement in free agency or the draft
Bench scoring
Third point guard
Extension eligible: Isaac Bonga and John Wall
Free-agent status
Davis Bertans | Bird
Ian Mahinmi | Bird
Shabazz Napier | Early-Bird
Gary Payton II | Non-Bird
Garrison Mathews | Restricted | Non-Bird
Johnathan Williams | Restricted | Non-Bird
Bird rights explainer
Bird rights
A team can exceed the cap to sign a free agent who has played three consecutive seasons with his current team (carries over in a trade).
Restricted: A free agent either coming off his first-round rookie contract or who has signed a three-year contract and has three or fewer years of service. A player becomes restricted if he receives a qualifying offer. His current team has the right to match any offers.
Early Bird rights
Teams can exceed the cap to sign a player who has spent two consecutive seasons with a team (without being waived, carries over in a trade), but they are restricted to 175% of his previous salary or 105% of the average player salary. A team can exceed either limit with available cap space. Minimum years on a new deal is two (not including options) and maximum is four.
Restricted: A free agent who signed a two-year contract, has three years of service or fewer and receives a qualifying offer. The maximum allowable in an offer sheet cannot exceed the full midlevel in the first year.
Non-Bird rights
A free agent who has played one season with a team can sign for 120% of his previous contract or 120% of the minimum salary exception. Teams can exceed either limit but only with cap space or an exception.
Restricted: The maximum allowable in an offer sheet from an opposing team cannot exceed the non-tax midlevel in the first year.
Other: A player who had his third or fourth year in his rookie deal declined will not be a restricted free agent. The current team can offer a contract up to the salary of only the declined option.