Will the 2025 NBA offseason be referred to as the summer season of Giannis Antetokounmpo?
For the primary time in his profession, Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether or not his greatest long-term match is remaining with the Milwaukee Bucks or elsewhere, league sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday.
Antetokounmpo is underneath contract for the following three seasons, with 2027-28 as a participant possibility. The 30-year-old two-time MVP can be eligible to signal a four-year, $293.4 million extension within the 2026 offseason — both with the Bucks or a possible new staff.
What occurs subsequent is a ready sport — each in Milwaukee and across the league. And with simply hours till a extremely anticipated draft lottery (7 p.m. ET, ESPN), this saga may take one other twist after the ping pong balls determine which franchises will get the chance to pick out high prospects equivalent to Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey.
Antetokounmpo will meet with the Bucks within the subsequent month, and the 29 groups will internally line up commerce eventualities if the 2021 Finals MVP is made accessible. (The final time a staff traded a former MVP of their prime was in January 2021, when the Houston Rockets despatched James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets.)
An vital reminder for groups chasing Giannis this summer season: Any franchise with out wage cap house must ship Milwaukee at the very least $43.5 million in wage and stay under the primary apron.
Which franchises have the draft capital, the contracts and the younger stars to swing a take care of Milwaukee? To set the stage, we’ve got damaged up the league’s 30 groups into 9 tiers, beginning with the Bucks.
Notice: Participant salaries are reflective of the 2025-26 season.
The Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks have been on the clock to place a championship roster round Antetokounmpo. This offseason is not any totally different.
Since common supervisor Jon Horst was promoted in June 2017, Milwaukee has made 25 trades which have value the staff seven first-round picks, three years of decide swaps and 18 second-rounders. (The one gamers remaining from their 2021 championship staff are Antetokounmpo and Lopez.) However these trades have performed a task in why the Bucks path solely the Boston Celtics because the winningest regular-season staff since 2016-17. Enhancing the top-heavy roster could possibly be much more troublesome this summer season.
The problem comes with an incapacity to commerce a number of first-round picks. Presently, the Bucks can transfer both their 2031 or 2032 decide. Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Kyle Kuzma will earn a mixed $130 million of the Bucks’ $164 million in payroll subsequent season. Lillard will flip 35 in July and is owed $113 million over the following two seasons after recovering from the torn Achilles. Lopez, Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince, Kevin Porter Jr. and Gary Trent Jr. all may grow to be free brokers this summer season. (Portis and Porter Jr. have a participant possibility.)
One constructive: Milwaukee is now not in monetary purgatory. The Kuzma-Khris Middleton swap with the Washington Wizards on the commerce deadline has given the Bucks freedom so as to add in free company or by way of commerce whereas not being pressed in opposition to the wage cap’s second apron. The Bucks can have the $14.1 million non-tax midlevel exception accessible.
Checking 4 containers: Draft picks, gamers, contracts and a win-now roster
We can’t listing Houston and San Antonio because the favorites simply but, contemplating Antetokounmpo has not requested to be traded and there’s no listing of most popular locations.
Nonetheless, within the case he does, Houston and San Antonio match all the necessities; draft belongings, younger gamers, sizable contracts and a win-now roster even after buying and selling for Antetokounmpo.
Houston Rockets
Houston is strolling a monetary tightrope with regards to a possible Antetokounmpo deal. Whereas the Rockets have $131 million in wage, they’re a luxurious tax and first apron staff when making an allowance for Fred VanVleet’s staff possibility, non-guaranteed contracts (Jock Landale, Aaron Vacation) and the first-round decide from Phoenix. (VanVleet can’t be traded except the staff possibility is exercised).
The Rockets are within the uncommon place of being a playoff staff with a top-10 decide in June’s draft. In addition to the decide owed by Phoenix, Houston has 9 future first-rounders — 5 that may be traded over the following seven years. The Rockets can even swap firsts with Brooklyn in 2027 and have a 2027 unprotected first-round decide from Phoenix and two of the extra favorable first-rounders between Dallas, Phoenix and their very own in 2029. Houston owes Oklahoma Metropolis its 2026 first-rounder if it falls outdoors of the highest 4. Houston has seven second-round picks accessible.
Free brokers: Fred VanVleet (staff possibility), Aaron Vacation (staff), Steven Adams, Jae’Sean Tate, Jeff Inexperienced
Rookie scale contracts: Jabari Smith Jr. ($12.3 million, RFA 2026), Reed Sheppard ($10.6 million, RFA 2028), Amen Thompson ($9.7 million, RFA 2027), Tari Eason ($5.7 million, RFA 2026) and Cam Whitemore ($3.5 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Fred VanVleet ($44.9 million, Group 2026), Alperen Sengun ($33.9 million, Participant 2029), Jalen Inexperienced ($33.3 million, Participant 2027), Dillon Brooks ($22.1 million, UFA 2027)
Different contracts: Jock Landale ($8 million, UFA 2027), Aaron Vacation ($4.9 million, Group 2026) and Nate Williams ($2.3 million, Group 2027). Notice: The Landale and Williams contracts are non-guaranteed. Vacation is just not commerce eligible except the staff possibility is exercised.
Yr three of Wembanyama’s first-round rookie contract has put San Antonio able to take again wage and never face monetary restrictions. Together with each its first-round picks in June, San Antonio is $33 million under the tax and $37 million under the primary apron.
The Spurs nonetheless have fairness in draft picks regardless of buying and selling 4 first-round picks to amass De’Aaron Fox on the deadline. They’ve two lottery picks in June and a further three future tradeable firsts. San Antonio has the Hawks’ unprotected first in 2027 and two of their very own beginning in 2029. Additionally they have the fitting to swap first-rounds with Atlanta in 2026, with Boston (top-1 protected) in 2028, with Dallas or Minnesota (if 2-30) in 2030 and with Sacramento in 2031. The Timberwolves, in the meantime, will ship their 2031 unprotected first to San Antonio.
Free brokers: Chris Paul, Charles Bassey, Jordan McLaughlin, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Bismack Biyombo
Off the board: Victor Wembanyama
Rookie scale contracts: Stephon Citadel ($9.6 million, RFA 2028), Jeremy Sochan ($7.1 million, RFA 2026), Blake Wesley ($4.7 million, RFA 2027), Malaki Branham ($4.9 million, RFA 2026)
Sizable contracts: De’Aaron Fox ($37.1 million, UFA 2026), Devin Vassell ($17.5 million, UFA 2029), Keldon Johnson ($17.5 million, UFA 2027) and Harrison Barnes ($19 million, UFA 2026)
Different contracts: Julian Champagnie ($3 million, Group 2026)
The decide packages
The Nets and Jazz have a mixed 22 first-round picks accessible in an Antetokounmpo commerce. The issue comes down as to whether Brooklyn and Utah nonetheless have the belongings and gamers to construct across the famous person huge man.
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets are within the driver’s seat this summer season due to their cap flexibility. Together with the free agent holds of Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe and their 4 first-round picks, Brooklyn initiatives to have $45 million in cap house.
Brooklyn has 15 future first-round picks, together with 13 which can be tradeable. The Knicks owe Brooklyn three future firsts (2027, 2029, 2031) and swap rights in 2028 (or Phoenix). If the 76ers retain their first-round decide this season, they’ll ship Brooklyn a top-8 protected first in 2028. The decide is top-8 protected in 2027 if the primary in 2025 is shipped to Oklahoma Metropolis. As well as, the Nets have the much less favorable 2029 first of Dallas, Phoenix and Houston. The Rockets even have the fitting to swap firsts in 2027. The Nets even have 15 second-round picks accessible to commerce.
Free brokers: D’Angelo Russell, De’Anthony Melton, Trendon Watford, Ziaire Williams, Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe, Tyrese Martin (Group), Drew Timme (Group), Keon Johnson (Group), Jalen Wilson (Group)
Rookie scale contracts: Noah Clowney ($3.4 million, RFA 2027), Dariq Whitehead ($3.2 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Nic Claxton ($25.4 million, UFA 2028), Cameron Johnson ($21.1 million, UFA 2027)
Different contracts: Maxwell Lewis (2.2 million, Group 2026), Johnson ($2.3 million, Group 2025), Wilson ($2.2 million, Group 2025), Martin ($2.2 million, Group 2025), Timme ($2 million, Group 2025)
With two first-round picks in June and 15 gamers underneath contract, count on Utah to behave like a staff over the cap this summer season. Together with each firsts and $15 million in non-guaranteed contracts (a complete of $15 million), Utah is true on the wage cap.
The Jazz personal 13 first-round picks, together with a mixed 5 unprotected first-rounders (two in 2027 and 2029) from Cleveland and Minnesota (the Wolves may also ship a top-five protected first in 2029.) They’ve eight tradeable firsts, together with two on this 12 months’s draft. The Suns may also ship Utah an unprotected 2031 first. The Jazz have a top-5 protected 2027 first from the Lakers and may swap a primary with Minnesota or Cleveland in 2026 (if within the high eight) and with Cleveland in 2028. The Jazz owe Oklahoma CIty a top-8 protected first in 2026. Utah has 9 second-round picks accessible to commerce.
Free brokers: John Collins (Participant)
Rookie scale contracts: Taylor Hendricks ($6.1 million, RFA 2027), Cody Williams ($5.7 million, RFA 2028), Walker Kessler ($4.9 million, RFA 2026), Keyonte George ($4.3 million, RFA 2027), Brice Sensabaugh ($2.7 million, RFA 2027), Isaiah Collier ($2.7 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Lauri Markkanen ($46.4 million, UFA 2029), Collins ($26.6 million, Participant 2025), Collin Sexton ($19.2 million, UFA 2026), Jordan Clarkson ($14.3 million, UFA 2026), KJ Martin ($8 million, UFA 2026). Notice: Collins can’t be traded except he opts in to this contract, whereas Martin’s contract is non-guaranteed.
Different contracts: Svi Mykhailiuk ($3.7 million, UFA 2028), Kyle Filipowski ($6.1 million, Group 2027), Johnny Juzang ($2.8 million, UFA 2028), Jaden Springer ($2.4 million, UFA 2027). Notice: The Mykhailiuk, Juzang and Springer contracts are non-guaranteed subsequent season.
The wild playing cards
There may be uncertainty because it pertains to these subsequent six groups.
Whereas the Thunder examine the 4 containers to amass a famous person like Antetokounmpo, future funds could possibly be a deterrent. Oklahoma Metropolis may commit almost $800 million in extensions this offseason to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
For the 76ers, fortunes may change in the event that they seize a top-2 spot on this 12 months’s draft. Nonetheless, due to the scale of Antetokounmpo’s wage, buying Joel Embiid or Paul George is a possible non-starter in Milwaukee.
The monetary windfall of Cade Cunningham probably being named to All-NBA impacts the Pistons’ spending this offseason. As a result of Cunningham’s wage will get adjusted from $38.6 million to $46.4 million subsequent season, Detroit initiatives to enter the offseason with $19 million in cap house however may elect to behave as a staff over the cap if they create again free brokers Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dennis Schroder. In that situation, Detroit would have the $14.1 million non-tax midlevel exception and $5.1 million biannual exception accessible. The Pistons have all their first-round picks within the subsequent seven seasons, are allowed to commerce 4 and may swap in every season.
Free brokers: Hardaway Jr., Malik Beasley, Dennis Schroder, Lindy Waters III, Paul Reed
Rookie scale contracts: Jaden Ivey ($10.1 million, RFA 2026), Ausar Thompson ($8.8 million, RFA 2027), Ron Holland II ($8.7 million, RFA 2028), Jalen Duren ($6.5 million, RFA 2026), Marcus Sasser ($2.9 million, RFA 2027
Sizable contracts: Cunningham ($46.4 million, UFA 2030), Tobias Harris ($26.6 million, UFA 2026), Isaiah Stewart ($15 million, Group 2027), Simone Fontecchio ($8.3 million, UFA 2026)
Different contracts: Bobi Klintman ($2 million, Group 2027)
The commerce sending Marcus Sensible to Washington has given Memphis choices this offseason. Together with Santi Aldama’s free agent maintain, the Grizzlies have $147 million in wage and are $7 million under the wage cap. They may use the accessible room to renegotiate the Jaren Jackson Jr. contract in 2025-26 after which prolong for a further 4 seasons.
The Grizzlies have their very own first-round within the subsequent seven years. Additionally they have the extra favorable swap of their very own and least favorable swap of Orlando and Phoenix in 2026. In 2030, the Grizzlies have the fitting to swap their very own first with the much less favorable between Phoenix and Washington. Memphis has seven second-rounders accessible.
Free brokers: Marvin Bagley III, Luke Kennard, Santi Aldama, Lamar Stevens
Rookie scale contracts: Zach Edey ($6 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Ja Morant ($39.5 million, UFA 2028), Desmond Bane ($36.7 million, UFA 2029), Jaren Jackson ($23.4 million, UFA 2026), Brandon Clarke ($12.5 million, UFA 2027), John Konchar ($6.2 million, UFA 2027)
Different contracts: Vince Williams Jr. ($2.3 million, Group 2026), Scotty Pippen Jr. ($2.3 million, Group 2027), Jay Huff ($2.3 million, Group 2027), GG Jackson ($2.2 million, Group 2026), Jaylen Wells ($2 million, Group 2027)
The Pelicans are a wild card staff as a result of they management the Bucks’ first-round decide within the subsequent two seasons. Together with their lottery decide and 12 gamers underneath contract, the Pelicans are $2.5 million under the tax and $8.4 million underneath the primary apron. And apart from having their very own first-round decide within the subsequent seven years — 4 will be traded — New Orleans has the fitting to swap with Milwaukee in 2026.
Essentially the most favorable of their very own first and Milwaukee’s in 2027 will go to Atlanta, however New Orleans will retain it if the decide falls within the high 5. Additionally they have a 2026 top-four protected first-rounder from Indiana. In complete, the Pelicans have six tradeable first-rounders, together with their lottery decide in June, with 4 second-rounders accessible.
Free brokers: Elfrid Payton (Group), Brandon Boston (Group), Bruce Brown, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Rookie scale contracts: Jordan Hawkins ($4.7 million, Group 2026), Yves Missi ($3.4 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Zion Williamson ($39.5 million, UFA 2028), Dejounte Murray ($30.8 million, Participant 2027), CJ McCollum ($30.7 million, UFA 2026), Trey Murphy III ($25 million, UFA 2029), Herbert Jones ($13.9 million, UFA 2027), Kelly Olynyk ($13.4 million, UFA 2026), Jose Alvarado ($4.5 million, Participant 2026). Notice: Williamson’s contract is partially assured.
Different contracts: Karlo Matkovic ($2 million, Group 2026), Antonio Reaves ($2 million, Group 2026), Payton ($3.2 million, Group 2025), Boston ($2.3 million, Group 2025). Notice: The Reaves contract is non-guaranteed. Payton and Boston can’t be traded except their staff possibility is exercised.
The Thunder have a one-year reprieve earlier than extensions for Williams and Holmgren start in 2026 and Gilgeous-Alexander the next 12 months. For now, Oklahoma Metropolis has 15 gamers underneath contract coming into the offseason and as soon as once more are projected under the luxurious tax; not together with their draft picks, the Thunder are $10.1 million under. OKC has its first-round picks within the subsequent seven years and the potential for a further six first-rounders. Together with each firsts in June, Oklahoma Metropolis can commerce 13 of them.
In 2026, the Thunder have a top-8 protected first from Utah and top-six protected first from Philadelphia. OKC can even swap first-rounders with the Clippers and Rockets (if 11-30). The least favorable of their very own, Rockets (if 5-30) and Clippers will go to Philadelphia in 2026. The 76ers first is top-4 protected first in 2027 if not conveyed in 2025 or 2026, and the Thunder can even swap first-rounders with the Clippers in 2027 and Mavericks in 2028. Oklahoma Metropolis will obtain a top-five protected first from Denver in 2027, 2028 or 2029. If the primary is conveyed in 2027, Oklahoma Metropolis will obtain a 2029 top-5 protected first from the Nuggets. The decide is top-five protected in 2030 if not conveyed in 2027. The Thunder have 18 second-round picks accessible to make use of in a commerce.
Free brokers: Ajay Mitchell (Group), Jaylin Williams (Group)
Off the board: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($38.3 million, UFA 2027)
Rookie scale contracts: Chet Holmgren ($13.7 million, RFA 2026), Ousmane Dieng ($6.7 million, RFA 2026), Jalen Williams ($6.6 million, RFA 2026), Cason Wallace ($5.8 million, RFA 2027), Nikola Matter ($5.2 million, RFA 2028), Dillon Jones ($2.8 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Isaiah Hartenstein ($28.5 million, Group 2026), Alex Caruso ($18.1 million, UFA 2029), Lu Dort ($17.7 million, Group 2026), Isaiah Joe ($12.4 million, Group 2027), Aaron Wiggins ($9.7 million, Group 2028), Kenrich Williams ($7.2 million, Group 2026)
Different contracts: Jaylin Williams ($2.2 million, Group 2025), Mitchell ($3 million, Group 2025). Notice: Williams and Mitchell can’t be traded except the staff possibility is exercised.
The fee to maintain this roster intact is ready to get costly. With 12 months one Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs’ extensions set to start, the Magic will not be solely over the luxurious tax by $19 million over however are $11 above the primary apron and $1 million million under the second. The projection contains each firsts-round picks in June’s draft.
The Magic have six tradeable first-rounders within the subsequent eight years. They’ve the extra favorable 2026 first-round swap of their very own and fewer favorable Phoenix or Washington (if 1-8). Orlando has 15 second-rounders accessible.
Free brokers: Moritz Wagner (Group), Gary Harris (Group), Cory Joseph (Group), Caleb Houstan (Group)
Rookie scale contracts: Paolo Banchero ($15.3 million, RFA 2026), Anthony Black ($7.9 million, RFA 2027), Jett Howard ($5.5 million, RFA 2027), Tristan da Silva ($3.8 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Franz Wagner ($38.7 million, UFA 2030), Jalen Suggs ($35 million, UFA 2030), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($22.6 million, Participant 2026), Jonathan Isaac ($15 million, UFA 2029), Cole Anthony ($13.1 million, Group 2026), Wendell Carter Jr. ($10.9 million, Group 2028), Goga Bitadze ($8.3 million, UFA 2027), Wagner ($11 million, Group 2025), Harris ($7.5 million, Group 2025). Notice: Moritz Wagner and Gary Harris can’t be traded except their staff choices are exercised.
Different contracts: Joseph ($3.5 million, Group 2025), Houstan ($2.2 million, Group 2026). Notice: Joseph and Houstan can’t be traded except their staff choices are exercised.
The draft lottery and the participant choices of Andre Drummond, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Eric Gordon play a task in what flexibility Philadelphia has this summer season. If Philadelphia retains their first-rounder and all three gamers opt-in previous to June 29, they’re $3.7 million under the luxurious tax and $11.1 million under the primary apron.
The 76ers have a further three first-rounders accessible to make use of in a commerce. Philadelphia is allowed to commerce their very own first-rounder in 2025, 2030 and 2032 and have an unprotected first-rounder from the Clippers in 2028. Philly can even swap first-rounders (top-4 protected) with the Clippers in 2029. They’ve eight seconds accessible to make use of in trades.
Free brokers: Kelly Oubre Jr. (Participant), Andre Drummond (Participant), Eric Gordon (Participant), Jared Butler (Group), Lonnie Walker IV (Group), Justin Edwards (Group), Kyle Lowry, Guerschon Yabusele, Quentin Grimes
Rookie scale contracts: Jared McCain ($4.2 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Joel Embiid ($55.2 million, Participant 2028), Paul George ($51.7 million, Participant 2027), Tyrese Maxey ($37.9 million, UFA 2029)
Different contracts: Adem Bona ($2 million, Group 2027), Ricky Council IV ($2.2 million, Group 2026). Notice: Council IV’s contract is non-guaranteed.
Accelerating the rebuild, however at a value
There’s a frequent theme for the 4 groups listed under.
All 4 completed within the lottery, and whereas every has the draft fairness and younger gamers to chase Antetokounmpo, none have a roster that may contend for a playoff spot.
Charlotte is true on the $154.6 million wage cap this offseason however have the draft belongings to appease Milwaukee if Antetokounmpo turns into accessible. Together with a top-three decide in June, Charlotte owns all their first-rounders by way of 2032 and three further firsts from prior trades. In 2026, they’ve the much less favorable first of Phoenix, Washington (if 1-8), Orlando and Memphis. Charlotte will obtain a 2027 top-14 protected first and unprotected in 2028 if not conveyed within the prior 12 months. The Hornets may also obtain a 2027 top-2 protected first from the Mavericks. Charlotte is allowed to commerce as much as seven first-round picks and has 11 future second-round picks.
Free brokers: Seth Curry, Taj Gibson and Wendell Moore Jr.
Rookie scale contracts: Brandon Miller ($11.9 million, RFA 2027), Tidjane Salaun ($7.9 million, RFA 2028), Mark Williams ($6.3 million, RFA 2026), Nick Smith ($2.7 million, RFA 2026)
Sizable contracts: LaMelo Ball ($37.9 million, UFA 2029), Miles Bridges ($25 million, UFA 2027), Jusuf Nurkic ($19.4 million, UFA 2026), Grant Williams ($13.7 million, UFA 2027), Josh Inexperienced ($13.7 million, UFA 2027)
Different contracts: Josh Okogie ($7.8 million, UFA 2026), DaQuan Jeffries ($2.7 million, UFA 2027) and Moussa Diabate ($2.3 million, UFA 2027). Notice: All three contracts are nor or partially protected.
With 13 gamers underneath contract for subsequent offseason, Portland is over the wage cap however effectively under the luxurious tax so as to add throughout free company or by way of commerce. With their upcoming lottery decide, the Blazers are $11 million under the tax and $17 million under the primary apron.
The Blazers owe Chicago a top-14 protected first-round decide, with the safety extending to 2028. They’ve essentially the most and least favorable first of their very own, Boston and Milwaukee in 2029 and have the fitting to swap first-rounders with Milwaukee in 2028 and 2030. The swap rights in 2028 are extinguished if the Blazers ship Chicago their first that 12 months.
Together with this season (they’ll commerce their first-rounder the night time of the draft), Portland has 4 first-round picks and 6 second-rounders accessible to commerce.
Free brokers: Jabari Walker, Matisse Thybulle (Participant), Rayan Rupert (Group), Dalano Banton
Rookie scale contracts: Scoot Henderson ($10.7 million, UFA 2027), Shaedon Sharpe ($10.7 million, RFA 2027), Donovan Clingan ($7.2 million, RFA 2028), Kris Murray ($3.1 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Deandre Ayton ($35.6 million, UFA 2026), Jerami Grant ($32 million, Participant 2027), Anfernee Simons ($27.7 million, UFA 2026), Deni Avdija ($14.4 million, UFA 2028), Robert Williams ($13.3 million, UFA 2026), Thybulle ($11.5 million, Participant 2025). Notice: Thybulle can’t be traded except his possibility is exercised.
Different contracts: Duop Reath ($2.2 million, RFA 2026) and Toumani Camara ($2.2 million, Group 2026). Notes: Each contracts are non-guaranteed.
Toronto enters the offseason with restricted flexibility outdoors of their first-round decide. Together with a possible top-10 choice, Toronto is over the tax and $1.3 million over the primary apron. The Raptors have their very own first-round decide in each draft by way of 2032 and are allowed to commerce as much as 5 first-round picks, together with their lottery decide in June. Toronto has seven future second-round picks accessible.
Free brokers: Chris Boucher and Garrett Temple
Rookie scale contracts: Ochai Agbaji ($6.4 million, RFA 2026), Gradey Dick ($5 million, RFA 2026), Ja’Kobe Walter ($3.6 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Scottie Barnes ($38.7 million, UFA 2030), Brandon Ingram ($38.1 million, UFA 2028), Immanuel Quickley ($32.5 million, UFA 2028), RJ Barrett ($27.7 million, UFA 2027), Jakob Poeltl ($19.5 million, Participant 2026)
Different contracts: Jonathan Mogbo ($1.9 million, Group 2026), Jamal Shead ($1.5 million, Group 2026), AJ Lawson ($2.3 million, UFA 2026), Colin Castleton ($2.2 million, UFA 2026), Jamison Battle ($2 million, UFA 2027). Notice: Lawson, Castleton and Battle’s contracts are non-guaranteed.
Washington Wizards
Washington is $14 million under the tax and has the flexibleness of $20 million in non-guaranteed contracts. The Wizards have 25 draft picks by way of 2032, together with 10 first-rounders. Two of which — their very own and Memphis’ — are on this 12 months’s draft.
Washington additionally has the least favorable 2026 first-rounder between Oklahoma Metropolis, Houston (if 5-30) and LA Clippers and the second-most favorable 2029 first-rounder between Boston, Milwaukee and Portland. The Warriors will ship a top-20 protected first to Washington in 2030. Washington has the fitting to swap first-rounders with Phoenix in 2026, 2028 and 2030 however owe New York a first-round decide that’s top-8 protected in 2026.
Free brokers: Khris Middleton (Participant) and Malcolm Brogdon
Rookie scale contracts: Alex Sarr ($11.8 million, RFA 2028), Bilal Coulibaly ($7.3 million, RFA 2027), Carlton Carrington ($4.7 million, RFA 2028), AJ Johnson ($3.1 million, RFA 2028), Kyshawn George ($3 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Middleton ($33.3 million, Group 2025), Jordan Poole ($31.8 million, UFA 2027), Marcus Sensible ($21.6 million, UFA 2026), Corey Kispert ($14 million, UFA 2029), Richaun Holmes ($13.3 million, UFA 2026), Saddiq Bey ($6.2 million, UFA 2027). Notice: Holmes’ contract is non-guaranteed, whereas Middleton can’t be traded. except he opts-in to his contract.
Different contracts: Anthony Gill ($2.5 million, UFA 2026), Justin Champagnie ($2.3 million, UFA 2028), Colby Jones ($2.2 million, Group 2026)
Want a 3rd staff to make a Giannis deal
Every of the 4 groups listed under have at a minimal three tradeable firsts.
That’s the excellent news. The unhealthy? Any contracts included in a commerce probably do not match Milwaukee’s timeline. (For instance, Golden State would wish to reroute Draymond Inexperienced to a 3rd staff and achieve further draft belongings to make a Giannis deal work.)
For a second straight season, count on the Mavericks to hover across the tax line and first apron threshold. Together with Kyrie Irving’s $43 million participant possibility and the Mavs’ 2025 first-round decide, Dallas is $8 million over the luxurious tax and $4 million over the primary apron. They don’t seem to be allowed to make use of greater than 100% of the traded participant exception if they continue to be above the primary apron.
The Mavericks have three tradable first-rounders and two seconds. Together with their lottery decide in June, Dallas can commerce the Lakers’ 2029 unprotected first and their very own in 2031. The Mavs even have the power to swap firsts in 2026, 2031 and 2032 with one second-rounder accessible.
Free brokers: Kyrie Irving (Participant), Dwight Powell (Participant), Dante Exum, Spencer Dinwiddie
Rookie scale contracts: Dereck Full of life II ($5.3 million, RFA 2027), Oliver-Max Prosper ($3 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Anthony Davis ($54.1 million, Irving ($43 million, Participant 2025), Klay Thompson ($16.7 million, UFA 2027), PJ Washington ($14.2 million, UFA 2026), Daniel Gafford ($14.7 million, UFA 2026), Caleb Martin ($9.6 million, Participant 2027), Naji Marshall ($9 million, UFA 2027), Max Christie ($7.7 million, Participant 2027), Jaden Hardy ($6 million, Group 2027), Powell ($4 million, Participant 2025). Notice: Irving and Powell can’t be traded except their participant possibility is exercised.
Different contracts: Brandon Williams ($2.3 million, UFA 2026). Notice: Williams’ contract is non-guaranteed.
The Jimmy Butler commerce has positioned Miami under the second apron subsequent season. Together with the partially assured contracts of Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson and Golden State’s first-round decide in June’s draft, the Warmth are $11 million under the primary apron and $23 million under the second.
Miami has their very own first-round decide in 2026, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031 and 2032. As a result of groups will not be allowed to commerce firsts in back-to-back seasons, Miami can ship out 2030, 2032 and the Warriors’ decide in June. The Warmth have two second-rounders accessible to commerce.
Free brokers: Davion Mitchell, Alec Burks, Keshad Johnson (Group)
Rookie scale contracts: Nikola Jovic ($4.4 million, RFA 2026), Kel’el Ware ($4.4 million, RFA 2028), Jaime Jaquez Jr. ($3.9 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Bam Adebayo ($37.1 million, UFA 2029), Tyler Herro ($31 million, UFA 2027), Andrew Wiggins ($28.2 million, Participant 2026), Terry Rozier ($26.6 million, UFA 2026), Duncan Robinson ($19.9 million, UFA 2026), Kyle Anderson ($9.2 million, UFA 2027), Haywood Highsmith ($5.6 million, UFA 2026), Kevin Love ($4.1 million, UFA 2026). Notice: Rozier and Robinson’s contracts are partially assured.
Different contracts: Pelle Larsson ($1.9 million, Group 2026), Johnson ($1.9 million, Group 2025). Notice: Larsson’s contract is partially assured, whereas Johnson can’t be traded except the staff possibility is exercised.
The addition of Butler has Golden State $17.5 million under the luxurious tax earlier than free company begins. Within the situation the place Golden State re-signs Jonathan Kuminga, the Warriors would grow to be a luxurious tax staff that will probably exceed the primary apron. They’re $25.5 million and $37.3 million under each aprons.
Even after surrendering their 2025 first-rounder within the Butler commerce, Golden State nonetheless has 4 accessible to make use of in a commerce: 2026, 2028, 2028 (if 1-20) and 2030. The Warriors are additionally allowed to swap firsts in each season and have two second-rounders accessible.
Free brokers: Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney, Braxton Key, Kevin Knox, Gui Santos (Group), Pat Spencer and Quinten Submit (Group)
Off the board: Stephen Curry ($59.6 million, UFA 2027)
Rookie scale contracts: Brandin Podziemski ($3.7 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Jimmy Butler ($59.6 million, UFA 2027), Draymond Inexperienced ($25.9 million, Participant 2026), Moses Moody ($11.6 million, UFA 2028), Buddy Hield ($9.2 million, Participant 2027),
Different contracts: Trayce Jackson-Davis ($2.2 million, Group 2026), Santos ($2.2 million, Group 2025), Submit ($1.9 million, Group 2025). Notice: Santos and Submit can’t be traded except the staff possibility is exercised.
LA Clippers
The Clippers have the flexibleness to present Harden a wage enhance, use most of their non-tax midlevel exception and nonetheless stay under the luxurious tax and aprons. Together with Harden’s $36.3 million participant possibility, LA is $17.3 million under the tax and $25.3 million beneath the primary apron.
Together with in June’s draft, the Clippers have three first-rounders (2030 and 2032) accessible to place in a commerce. They’re allowed to swap firsts in 2030, 2031 and 2032 with 5 second-rounders accessible to commerce.
Free brokers: James Harden (Participant), Nicolas Batum (Participant), Amir Coffey, Patty Mills and Ben Simmons
Rookie scale contracts: Kobe Brown ($2.7 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Kawhi Leonard ($50 million, UFA 2027), Harden ($36.3 million, Participant 2025), Norman Powell ($20.5 million, UFA 2026), Ivica Zubac ($18.1 million, UFA 2028), Bogdan Bogdanovic ($16 million, Group 2026), Derrick Jones Jr. ($10 million, UFA 2027), Kris Dunn ($5.2 million, UFA 2027), Batum ($4.9 million, Participant 2026)
Different contracts: Drew Eubanks ($4.8 million, UFA 2026), Jordan Miller ($2.2 million, Group 2027) and Cam Christie ($2 million, Participant 2027). Notice: Eubanks and Miller’s contracts are non-guaranteed.
Dangers outweigh the rewards
Bucks ahead Bobby Portis made an astute statement because it pertains to any staff buying and selling for Antetokounmpo.
“Simply trying business-wise: You commerce for him, clearly, he will make, what, $58-$60 million,” Portis stated final week on FanDuel TV’s Run It Again. “You have to commerce your complete staff, proper?”
For instance, the Pacers’ power, as displayed this postseason, has continued to be their depth. Buying and selling for Antetokounmpo would all however eradicate that except stars Tyrese Haliburton or Pascal Siakam are included. There may be additionally the danger of Antetkounmpo leaving within the 2027 offseason when he probably turns into a free agent.
Atlanta enters the offseason proper on the wage cap. They’ve sufficient flexibility under the luxurious tax and first apron to be aggressive taking again wage in a commerce.
The Hawks don’t have any management over their first-round decide till 2028 however nonetheless possess draft fairness in future seasons. Together with the 2 first-rounders in June, Atlanta has 9 by way of 2032, 5 which can be tradeable. Atlanta has six second-rounders.
Free brokers: Clint Capela, Caris LeVert, Larry Nance Jr., Garrison Mathews, Dominic Barlow (Group)
Rookie scale contracts: Zaccharie Risacher ($13.2 million, RFA 2028), Dyson Daniels ($7.7 million, RFA 2026), Kobe Bufkin ($4.5 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Trae Younger ($46 million, Participant 2026), Jalen Johnson ($30 million, UFA 2030), Terance Mann ($15.5 million, UFA 2028), Onyeka Okongwu ($15 million, UFA 2028), Georges Niang ($8.2 million, UFA 2026)
Different contracts: Vit Krejci ($2.3 million, Group 2027), Mouhamed Gueye ($2.2 million, Group 2026), Barlow ($2.3 million, Group 2025). Notice: Krejic and Gueye’s contracts will not be absolutely assured, whereas Barlow can’t be traded except the staff possibility is exercised.
The Bulls are able to take again wage in a commerce. Not together with a brand new contract for Josh Giddey, Chicago is $46 million under the luxurious tax.
The Bulls have their very own first-round decide within the subsequent seven seasons and are owed the Path Blazers’ first-round decide that’s top-14 protected over the following 4 seasons. Chicago additionally has six second-round picks accessible to commerce.
Free brokers: Jevon Carter (Participant), Tre Jones, Talen Horton-Tucker and Josh Giddey
Rookie scale contracts: Matas Buzelis ($5.5 million, RFA 2028) and Dalen Terry ($5.4 million, RFA 2026)
Sizable contracts: Nikola Vucevic ($21.5 million, UFA 2026), Patrick Williams ($18 million, Participant 2028), Zach Collins ($18.1 million, UFA 2026), Kevin Huerter ($18 million, UFA 2026), Coby White ($12.9 million, UFA 2026), Lonzo Ball ($10 million, Group 2026), Jalen Smith ($9 million, UFA 2027), Ayo Dosunmu ($7.5 million, UFA 2026), Carter ($6.8 million, Participant 2025). Notice: Carter can’t be traded except he opts-in to his contract
Different contracts: Julian Phillips ($2.2 million, Group 2026)
The Pacers could possibly be a luxurious tax staff for the primary time since 2005-06 if they preserve middle Myles Turner. Not together with their first-round decide, Indiana is $23 million under the luxurious tax and $30.4 million under the primary apron.
The Pacers have their very own first-rounder in six out of the following seven years. Nonetheless, as a result of they owe New Orleans a top-4 protected first-rounder in 2026 (it is usually top-4 protected the next 12 months), the utmost firsts accessible to commerce is three (2028, 2030 and 2032). Indiana can commerce the rights to the participant chosen on this 12 months’s draft and have 9 second-rounders accessible.
Free brokers: Myles Turner, Thomas Bryant, James Johnson, Isaiah Jackson and Tony Bradley (Group)
Rookie scale contracts: Benedict Mathurin ($9.2 million, RFA 2026), Jarace Walker ($6.7 million, RFA 2027), Ben Sheppard ($2.8 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Tyrese Haliburton ($45.6 million, UFA 2029), Pascal Siakam ($45.6 million, UFA 2028), Andrew Nembhard ($18.1 million, UFA 2028), Obi Toppin ($14 million, UFA 2028), Aaron Nesmith ($11 million, UFA 2027), TJ McConnell ($10.2 million, UFA 2029)
Different contracts: Johnny Furphy ($1.9 million, Group 2027) and Bradley ($2.9 million, Group 2025)
The Kings have two max gamers – Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis – underneath contract however have flexibility to take again cash in a commerce or use their $14.1 million exception in free company. Sacramento, which has $163 million in wage dedicated to solely eight gamers, is $24 million under the luxurious tax and is in no hazard of being within the first apron as soon as their roster is crammed out.
The Kings are allowed to commerce a most of 4 first-rounders (2026, 2028, 2030 and 2032) within the subsequent seven years and may swap first-rounders in every season. Sacramento has 4 second-rounders accessible.
Free brokers: Trey Lyles, Jake LaRavia, Doug McDermott, Jae Crowder, Markelle Fultz, Terence Davis (Group), Keon Ellis (Group) and Isaac Jones (Group)
Rookie scale contracts: Keegan Murray ($11.1 million, RFA 2026) and Devin Carter ($4.9 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Zach LaVine ($47.5 million, Participant 2026), Domantas Sabonis ($43.6 million, UFA 2028), DeMar DeRozan ($24.6 million, UFA 2027), Malik Monk ($18.8 million, Participant 2027) and Jonas Valanciunas ($10.4 million, UFA 2027)
Different contracts: Davis ($2.5 million, Group 2025), Ellis ($2.3 million, Group 2025) and Jones ($1.9 million, Group 2025). Notice: The three gamers can’t be traded except their choices are exercised.
Restricted in draft belongings
The Nuggets, Lakers, Timberwolves, Knicks and Suns have a mixed six first-round picks accessible to commerce over the following seven years. Contemplating Milwaukee’s focus in any Giannis commerce ought to be to build up draft belongings, the 4 groups are probably not contenders with regards to touchdown Antetokounmpo — except an All-NBA participant is traded to a 3rd staff for a number of draft picks.
For a second straight season, Denver is projected to be over the primary apron. Because of this, they can’t use greater than 100% of the traded participant exception however are allowed to combination contracts if the post-transactional wage leaves them under the second apron. Denver is $4.7 million over the primary apron and $7.1 million under the second apron.
The Nuggets have solely their 2031 or 2032 first-round decide accessible to make use of in a commerce or to swap.
Free brokers: Dario Saric (Participant), Russell Westbrook (Participant), DeAndre Jordan and Vlatko Cancar
Off the board: Nikola Jokic ($55.2 million, Participant 2027)
Rookie scale contracts: Christian Braun ($4.9 million, RFA 2026), Peyton Watson ($4.4 million, RFA 2026), DaRon Holmes II ($3.2 million, RFA 2028) and Julian Strawther ($2.7 million, RFA 2027)
Sizable contracts: Jamal Murray ($46.4 million, UFA 2029), Michael Porter Jr. ($38.3 million, UFA 2027), Aaron Gordon ($22.8 million, Participant 2028) and Zeke Naji ($8.2 million, Participant 2027)
Different contracts: Jalen Pickett ($2.2 million, Group 2026), Hunter Tyson ($2.2 million, Group 2026)
For a second straight offseason, LeBron James’ potential free company performs a task in what the Lakers can add to their roster. James has a $52.6 million participant possibility for subsequent season. If he opts-in or indicators a brand new contract with a comparable beginning wage, the Lakers can be $1.3 million over the luxurious tax. As a result of the Lakers are effectively under the second apron, they’ve flexibility to combination contracts in a commerce. L.A. has greater than $60 million in expiring contracts.
So far as draft belongings, the commerce to amass Luka Doncic left the Lakers with solely their 2031 or 2032 first-round decide accessible to commerce. The Lakers are allowed to swap firsts in 2026, 2028, 2030, 2031 and 2032 and have two second-rounders accessible.
Free brokers: LeBron James (Participant), Dorian Finney-Smith (Participant), Jordan Goodwin (Group), Jaxson Hayes, Markieff Morris, Alex Len
Off the board: James (no commerce clause)
Rookie scale contracts: Dalton Knecht ($4 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Luka Doncic ($46 million, Participant 2026), Rui Hachimura ($18.3 million, UFA 2026), Finney-Smith ($15.4 million, Participant 2025), Austin Reaves ($13.9 million, Participant 2026), Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million, UFA 2026), Maxi Kleber ($11 million, UFA 2026) and Jarred Vanderbilt (411.6 million, UFA 2028)
Different contracts: Shake Milton ($3 million, UFA 2027), Jordan Goodwin ($2.3 million, Group 2025), Bronny James ($1.9 million, Group 2027). Notice: Goodwin can’t be traded except the staff possibility is exercised, whereas Milton’s contract is non-guaranteed.
After spending the 2024-25 season as a second-apron staff, Minnesota may have monetary flexibility subsequent season. Whereas the Timberwolves are probably nonetheless going to be a tax paying staff (they’re proper on the threshold), the Timberwolves venture to fall underneath the second apron. Together with Naz Reid and Julius Randle’s participant choices together with the first-rounder from Detroit, the Timberwolves are $8.5 million under the apron.
The Timberwolves are left with the 2025 first from Detroit as their lone accessible draft asset to commerce. They do have 5 seconds accessible, together with the primary decide on this 12 months’s second spherical from Utah.
Free brokers: Julius Randle (Participant), Naz Reid (Participant), Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Joe Ingles, Luka Garza (Group) and Josh Minott (Group)
Rookie scale contracts: Rob Dillingham ($6.6 million, RFA 2028), Terrence Shannon Jr. ($2.7 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Anthony Edwards ($45.5 million, UFA 2029), Rudy Gobert ($35 million, Participant 2027), Randle ($30.9 million, Participant 2025), Jaden McDaniels ($24.9 million, UFA 2029), Reid ($15 million, Participant 2025), Donte DiVincenzo ($11.9 million, UFA 2026) and Mike Conley ($10.7 million, UFA 2026). Notice: Randle and Reid can’t be traded except they opt-in to their contract.
Different contracts: Jaylen Clark ($2.2 million, UFA 2026), Garza ($2.3 million, Group 2025), Leonard Miller ($2.2 million, Group 2026) and Minott ($2.2 million, Group 2025). Notice: Garza and Minott can’t be traded due to their staff possibility
With 88% of their payroll tied up amongst 5 gamers (Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Cities), the Knicks, who’re main the Celtics 2-1 within the convention semifinals, are restricted in how they add to their roster this offseason. New York is $8.4 million over the luxurious tax and proper on the first apron with 10 gamers underneath contract.
In relation to the draft, the top-8 protected first from Washington in 2026 is the lone tradeable first New York has accessible. The Knicks are allowed to swap firsts in 2026, 2030 and 2032, and so they have eight seconds accessible.
Free brokers: PJ Tucker (Group), Ariel Hukporti (Group), Valuable Achiuwa, Cameron Payne, Delon Wright, Landry Shamet
Off the board: Jalen Brunson ($34.9 million, Participant 2028)
Rookie scale contracts: Pacome Dadiet ($2.8 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Karl-Anthony Cities ($53.1 million, Participant 2027), OG Anunoby ($39.6 million, Participant 2028), Mikal Bridges ($24.9 million, UFA 2026), Josh Onerous ($19.5 million, Group 2027), Mitchell Robinson ($12.9 million, UFA 2026), Deuce McBride ($4.3 million, UFA 2027)
Different contracts: Tyler Kolek ($2.1 million, Group 2027), Tucker ($3.5 million, Group 2025), Hukporti ($1.95 million, Group 2025). Notice: Tucker and Hukporti can’t be traded except their staff possibility are exercised.
Phoenix enters subsequent season as a luxurious tax staff for a fourth straight 12 months and it will likely be a projected $25 million over the second apron. The Suns may create vital financial savings (near $100 million) and get nearer to the second-apron threshold if they refuse their $8.1 million staff possibility for Vasilije Micic and waive Cody Martin’s $8.7 million wage. Because it stands, Phoenix is just not allowed to combination contracts or use greater than 100% of the traded participant exception.
Previous trades and second-apron restrictions have positioned Phoenix with restricted draft capital. Though the Suns have 4 future firsts within the subsequent seven seasons, they’re allowed to commerce both a 2028 (much less favorable first of their very own, New York, Washington) or 2029 first (least favorable of Cleveland, Minnesota [if picks Nos. 6 through 30] and Utah). Their 2032 first-round decide is frozen as a result of they exceeded the second apron this season. The Suns are allowed to commerce the draft rights for the participant chosen with the Utah decide on this 12 months’s draft. Phoenix has three seconds accessible.
Free brokers: Vasilije Micic (Group), Bol Bol, Mason Plumlee, Damion Lee, Monte Morris and Tyus Jones
Off the board: Bradley Beal (no commerce clause)
Rookie scale contracts: Ryan Dunn ($2.7 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Kevin Durant ($54.7 million, UFA 2026), Devin Booker ($53.1 million, UFA 2028), Grayson Allen ($16.9 million, Participant 2027), Royce O’Neale ($10.1 million, UFA 2028)
Different contracts: Oso Ighodaro ($1.9 million, Group 2027), Cody Martin ($8.7 million, UFA 2027), Nick Richards ($5 million, UFA 2026)
Financially restricted
Apron guidelines have all however eradicated Boston and Cleveland from buying and selling for Antetokounmpo.
Each groups are deep into the apron and will not be allowed to mix salaries or take again further wage.
The one situation that will work could be the Celtics flipping Jayson Tatum for Antetokounmpo. Each gamers have the similar wage subsequent season.
Boston Celtics
Boston, down 2-1 in opposition to the New York Knicks within the convention semifinals, are a second apron staff for a second consecutive season. The primary 12 months of the Tatum and Derrick White contract extensions have Boston $23 million over the cap. The Celtics will not be allowed to combination contracts and use greater than 100% of the traded participant exception.
Waiting for the draft, the Celtics have 5 of their very own first-round picks within the subsequent seven years. Nonetheless, as a result of their 2032 first is frozen and so they owe Portland or Washington a primary in 2028, the utmost firsts they’ll commerce is one (2026 or 2027). Boston is allowed to commerce the rights to the participant chosen on this 12 months’s draft additionally. The Celtics can swap firsts in 2026, 2027, 2030 and 2031. Boston additionally has six seconds accessible.
Free brokers: Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Torrey Craig, JD Davison (Group)
Off the board: Jayson Tatum ($54.1 million, UFA 2030)
Rookie scale contracts: Baylor Schierman ($2.6 million, RFA 2028)
Sizable contracts: Jaylen Brown ($53.1 million, UFA 2029), Jrue Vacation ($32.4 million, Participant 2027), Kristaps Porzingis ($30.7 million, UFA 2026), Derrick White ($28.1 million, UFA 2029), Sam Hauser ($10 million, UFA 2029) and Payton Pritchard ($7.2 million, UFA 2028)
Different contracts: Xavier Tillman ($2.5 million, UFA 2026), Davison ($2.3 million, Group 2025), Jordan Walsh ($2.2 million, Group 2026), Neemias Queta ($2.3 million, Group 2026). Notice: Walsh and Queta’s contracts are non-guaranteed.
The Cavaliers, down 3-1 to the Indiana Pacers within the convention semifinals, venture to be over the second apron in 2025-26 – the Cavs are $12.9 million above the second apron threshold. Because of this, Cleveland is just not allowed to combination contracts and use greater than 100% of the traded participant exception.
The Cavaliers are in a singular place as a result of their 2033 first will probably get frozen after the 2025-26 season concludes. Because of the second apron penalty, this season could possibly be the final likelihood by which Cleveland may transfer its 2032 first-rounder. The Cavs’ 2031 or 2032 first (however not each) are the one picks allowed to be traded. They’ve six seconds accessible.
Free brokers: Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill, Javonte Inexperienced, Tristan Thompson and Chuma Okeke (Group)
Rookie scale contracts: Jaylon Tyson ($3.5 million, RFA 2026)
Sizable contracts: Donovan Mitchell ($46.4 million, Participant 2027), Darius Garland ($39.5 million, UFA 2028), Evan Mobley ($46.4 million, UFA 2030), De’Andre Hunter ($23.3 million, UFA 2027), Jarrett Allen ($20 million, UFA 2029), Max Strus ($15.9 million, UFA 2027), Isaac Okoro ($11 million, UFA 2027)
Different contracts: Dean Wade ($6.6 million, UFA 2026), Okeke ($2.5 million, Group 2026), Craig Porter Jr. ($2.2 million, Group 2026). Notice: Wade’s contract is partially assured, whereas Porter Jr. has no wage safety.
