2027 NBA Free Agents Listed by Team
Hoops Rumors lists players eligible for free agency after the 2026/27 season, including those with various contract options.
Hoops Rumors has released its updated list of NBA players set to become free agents after the 2026/27 season. The list, current as of August 28, 2026, includes players eligible for restricted or unrestricted free agency and notes those with contract options for the 2027/28 campaign.
Players on rookie scale options are excluded, and potential restricted free agents are marked. The list will be revised throughout the upcoming season and is available on the Hoops Rumors website.
Notable Player Options
Several star players hold valuable player options for the 2027/28 season, giving them control over their future. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets leads the group with a $62,841,702 option. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Miami Heat has a $62,786,682 option, and Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks can opt for $61,015,192.
Other significant player options include Paul George ($56,586,670 with Boston), Kevin Durant ($46,097,561 with Houston), and Kyrie Irving ($42,416,562 with Dallas). Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green of Golden State are all listed as unrestricted free agents without options noted for 2027/28.
Team and Mutual Options
A number of teams hold decisions on players for the 2027/28 season. The following table outlines some of the notable team and mutual options mentioned in the source.
| Player | Team | Option Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | Brooklyn Nets | Team | $10,000,000 |
| Josh Minott | Brooklyn Nets | Team | $4,500,000 |
| Moritz Wagner | Brooklyn Nets | Mutual | $9,450,000 |
| Keon Ellis | Brooklyn Nets | Mutual | $9,000,000 |
| Norman Powell | Chicago Bulls | Team | $22,575,000 |
| Zach Collins | Chicago Bulls | Team | $8,500,000 |
| Tre Jones | Chicago Bulls | Team | $8,000,000 |
| Santi Aldama | Dallas Mavericks | Team | $17,007,043 |
| Tarik Biberovic | Dallas Mavericks | Team | $3,000,000 |
| Isaiah Joe | Detroit Pistons | Team | $11,323,006 |
| Rui Hachimura | Los Angeles Clippers | Team | $14,000,000 |
| Cam Christie | Los Angeles Clippers | Team | $2,486,995 |
| Jaden Hardy | Los Angeles Lakers | Team | $6,000,000 |
| Bronny James | Los Angeles Lakers | Team | $2,486,995 |
| Adou Thiero | Los Angeles Lakers | Team | $2,525,901 |
| Isaiah Stewart | Memphis Grizzlies | Team | $15,000,000 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies | Team | $2,789,215 |
| Jaylin Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder | Team | $7,774,648 |
| Justin Edwards | Philadelphia 76ers | Team | $2,616,754 |
| Adem Bona | Philadelphia 76ers | Team | $2,486,995 |
| Oso Ighodaro | Phoenix Suns | Team | $2,486,995 |
| Vit Krejci | Portland Trail Blazers | Team | $3,005,085 |
| Maxime Raynaud | Sacramento Kings | Team | $2,525,901 |
Restricted Free Agents and Two-Ways
Key young players are slated for restricted free agency, allowing their current teams the right to match any outside offer. This group includes Brandon Miller (Charlotte), Amen Thompson (Houston), Ausar Thompson (Detroit), Scoot Henderson (Portland), and Dereck Lively II (Dallas).
Many teams also have players on two-way contracts who will become free agents. These include Bronny James (Lakers), Jett Howard (Mavericks), and KJ Simpson (Nuggets). The list from Hoops Rumors serves as an early reference point for team planning as the 2026/27 season approaches.
Source: Hoops Rumors