Magic star Paolo Banchero is 1 of several players who could be available in free agency next summer.
Much of the dust has settled in the 2025 NBA offseason and some key names have changed locales via reported free agency deals or trades. Here’s a look at the potential free agents that could be available next summer (listed in alphabetical order).
F Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic
Contract status after 2025-26: Restricted free agent, extension eligible
It’s hard to see the former Kia Rookie of the Year playing anywhere outside of Orlando in 2026-27. If the Magic are unable to secure an extension, they will have the right to match any offer next summer.
G Bradley Beal | Phoenix Suns
Contract status after 2025-26: Player option, extension eligible
The three-time All-Star can still fill up the bucket from all three levels, which will always garner attention at free agency. But first, Beal would need to opt out of the final year of his deal and thus give up his no-trade clause.
In the wake of Damian Lillard’s stunning release by Milwaukee, could the Suns and Bradley Beal be sorting through options?
F Mikal Bridges | New York Knicks
Contract status after 2025-26: Unrestricted free agent, extension eligible
Any team looking for a versatile wing defender, a capable scorer and 3-point shooter and a player who never misses games would love to add Bridges to the mix. But with New York trading so much future Draft capital to acquire Bridges, an extension may be coming and avoid free agency.
G Dyson Daniels | Atlanta Hawks
Contract status after 2025-26: Restricted free agent, extension eligible
In an era of high-octane offense, “The Great Barrier Thief” excels on getting stops, becoming the first player in four decades to average more than three steals per game in a season. His defensive instincts and improving offense will have offer sheets flying at Daniels unless he’s locked into a contract extension by next summer.
F/G Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers
Contract status after 2025-26: Player option & is extension eligible
The five-time All-NBA star will play his first full season with the Lakers in 2025-26, but has a player option if he chooses to test the free agent market next summer.
F Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets (Reported trade)
Contract status after 2025-26: Unrestricted free agent, extension eligible
One of the game’s greatest scorers has shown no signs of slowing down as he enters season No. 18 (with 2025-26 serving as his first in Houston). He has a 16-year streak of scoring 25 or more points per game and if an extension is not reached, Durant could become an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2019.
G De’Aaron Fox | San Antonio Spurs
Contract status after 2025-26: Unrestricted free agent, extension eligible
The world will get a true vision of the Fox and Victor Wembanyama pairing after the two played only five games last season before Wembanyama was lost for 2024-25 due to injury. The Spurs will also see how Fox and 2025 No. 2 pick Dylan Harper and reigning Kia Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle mesh together in the backcourt before Fox potentially hits free agency.
F Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors
Contract status after 2025-26: Player option, extension eligible
The 2016-17 Kia Defensive Player of the Year finished third for the same award in 2025 and continues to be a defensive force into his mid-30s. Aside from that, he brings a wealth of basketball IQ and championship experience.
G James Harden | LA Clippers
Contract status after 2025-26: Player option (reported)
This summer, Harden opted out of the final year of his contract, entered free agency and re-signed for two more years in L.A., where he has thrived as a playmaker. He’ll be in the same position next summer (with another player option).
C/F Chet Holmgren & G/F Jalen Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder
Contract status for both after 2025-26: Restricted free agents, extension eligible
Like Banchero, this duo from the 2022 Draft will likely secure contract extensions and never hit free agency. As OKC looks to build a dynasty, having a versatile wing in Williams and a multi-faceted big man alongside the reigning Kia MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will be foundational.
With SGA reportedly locked up through 2030-31, can Oklahoma City afford to extend both Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams?
F LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers
Contract status after 2025-26: Unrestricted free agent
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer picked up his player option to return to L.A. for his record-setting 23rd NBA season. It will be James’ eighth season with the Lakers, marking his longest single run with any team, but where he lands for season No. 24 remains to be seen.
G Zach LaVine | Sacramento Kings
Contract status for 2025-26: Player option, extension eligible
LaVine returned to All-Star form last season, hitting a career-best 44.6% of his 3-pointers while also attacking the rim with elite athleticism. If an extension is not reached, LaVine has a player option to determine if he hits free agency 1 1/2 years after his Sacramento arrival from Chicago.
F/C Kristaps Porziņģis | Atlanta Hawks (Reported trade)
Contract status after 2025-26: Unrestricted free agent, extension eligible
The prototype stretch five that can protect the rim on defense and knock down 3-pointers on offense, Porziņģis is set to play his first season in Atlanta this fall after reportedly being traded by Boston. Come the summer of 2026, he’ll have his choice of destination as an unrestricted free agent.
G Norman Powell | LA Clippers
Contract status for 2025-26: Unrestricted free agent, extension eligible
Powell made a huge leap in his 10th season, posting career-best numbers in scoring (21.8 ppg) and 3-point shooting (three 3-pointers per game on 41.8% shooting). Powell is closing in on being a career 40% 3-point shooter (39.8% in his career).
G Anfernee Simons | Boston Celtics (Reported trade)
Contract status after 2025-26: Unrestricted free agent, extension eligible
A 6-foot-3 combo guard who can score from all over the court, Simons is reportedly headed East to join Boston after spending his first seven seasons in Portland. He will be an unrestricted free agent next summer (barring him receiving an extension).
G Austin Reaves | Los Angeles Lakers
Contract status after 2025-26: Player option, extension eligible
After signing with L.A. after going undrafted in 2021, Reaves has improved his scoring (20.2 ppg in 2024-25) and playmaking (5.8 apg) every season. He gives the Lakers a third shot-creator alongside Dončić and James.
G Coby White | Chicago Bulls
Contract status after 2025-26: Unrestricted free agent, extension eligible
He emerged as a scorer following Chicago’s trade of Zach LaVine, averaging 24.5 ppg on 49.4% shooting and 4.3 apg after the All-Star break. Can he carry that level of play in 2025-26 before entering unrestricted free agency?
F Andrew Wiggins | Miami Heat
Contract status after 2025-26: Player option, extension eligible
The No. 1 overall pick in 2014 will look to build on his close to last season, when he posted 19.9 ppg, shot 47.6% overall and 37.9% on 3-pointers after the All-Star break. Should he do that, come the end of 2025-26 he’ll be able to decide whether to not to stay in South Beach … or move on in 2026.
G Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks
Contract status after 2025-26: Player option, extension eligible
What do Young and Harden have in common? They join Dončić, James and Oscar Robertson in the 24/7 club: players to average 24 or more points and seven or more assists per game in their career. As he enters his eighth season in Atlanta, Young can choose to opt out and test the market next summer.
With reinforcements supplementing the Hawks as they refashion around a fresh core, can Trae Young continue to captain this group?