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 Irving and LeBron James do this summer. Looking ahead to 2026, stars like Luka Doncic, Draymond Green and 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 MORE: Offseason guides for every NBA team
Atlanta Hawks 2025 2026
Boston Celtics 2025 2026
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
Charlotte Hornets 2025 Seth Curry Taj Gibson Tre Mann (restricted) Wendell Moore Jr.
2026
Chicago Bulls 2025 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 2026
Dallas Mavericks 2025 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
Detroit Pistons 2025 Malik Beasley Tim Hardaway Jr. Paul Reed Dennis Schroder Lindy Waters III Daniss Jenkins
2026
Golden State Warriors 2025 2026
Houston Rockets 2025 2026
Indiana Pacers 2025 Tony Bradley (team) Thomas Bryant Isaiah Jackson (restricted) James Johnson Myles Turner Quenton Jackson (restricted) Enrique Freeman (restricted)
2026
LA Clippers 2025 2026 Bogdan Bogdanovic (team) Drew Eubanks Norman Powell Patrick Baldwin Jr. Seth Lundy (restricted)
Los Angeles Lakers 2025 2026
Memphis Grizzlies 2025 2026
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
Milwaukee Bucks 2025 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves 2025 2026 Jaylen Clark Mike Conley Leonard Miller (team)
New Orleans Pelicans 2025 2026
New York Knicks 2025 2026 Mikal Bridges Mitchell Robinson
Oklahoma City Thunder 2025 2026 Ousmane Dieng (restricted) Luguentz Dort (team) Isaiah Hartenstein (team) Chet Holmgren (restricted) Jalen Williams (restricted) Kenrich Williams (team)
Orlando Magic 2025 2026 Cole Anthony (team) Paolo Banchero (restricted) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (player) Ethan Thompson (restricted)
Philadelphia 76ers 2025 2026 Ricky Council IV (team) Alex Reese (restricted)
Phoenix Suns 2025 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
Sacramento Kings 2025 2026
San Antonio Spurs 2025 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 2026
Washington Wizards 2025 2026
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