Every NBA Team's Toughest 2025 Free-Agency Decision
The NBA's new collective bargaining agreement forces teams to make more difficult decisions than ever. From getting to the salary floor (90 percent of the salary cap) by the first day of the regular season to luxury taxes and aprons, putting together a winning roster has never been more complicated.
Few teams project to have spending power this offseason. Most will have leverage over their free agents unless the Brooklyn Nets, who have a near-monopoly on significant cap room, are actively targeting their players.
Let's run through each team's toughest free-agency decision this summer.
Atlanta Hawks: Clint Capela
1 of 30
Expiring salary: $22.3 million
Starting age for 2025-26: 31
Max eligible from Hawks: $54.1 million
The Hawks recently fired general manager Landry Fields and promoted Onsi Saleh to replace him. They're expected to hire a president of basketball operations to make their top-level decisions.
One of the first choices will be whether to retain Clint Capela. His game and durability have declined with age, and Onyeka Okongwu may be ready to step in as the full-time starter. If Capela isn't back, what's the Hawks' path at that position?
Atlanta historically hasn't paid the luxury tax, so it must resolve Caris LeVert's free agency as well. LeVert, a scoring wing off the bench, is roughly the same age as Capela.
Atlanta projects to be about $37 million below the tax line, giving an idea of the budget to retain, supplement or replace their pending free agents. If the Hawks keep the group together, pencil in closer to a $14 million starting salary for Capela and LeVert.
Other: LeVert, Garrison Mathews, Larry Nance Jr.
Boston Celtics: Al Horford
2 of 30
Expiring salary: $9.5 million
Starting age: 39
Max eligible: $54.1 million
Boston's budget may depend on its new ownership group. The Celtics will start paying the repeater tax in 2025-26, the first year in the CBA where the penalty doubles. If they win back-to-back championships, breaking up the core with a chance at the three-peat would be a difficult sell.
Horford may be one of the league's oldest players, but he's still crucial to Boston's success on the floor. Given Kristaps Porziņģis' questionable durability, the Celtics almost have to bring back Horford at a price similar to his expiring deal.
Luke Kornet may have earned regular rotation minutes, enough to entice a team to offer a little more than the minimum. The Celtics can pay him whatever they choose, but their initial tax bill projects to be in the $275 million range before considering Horford, let alone Kornet.
Other: Kornet, Torrey Craig
Brooklyn Nets: Cam Thomas
3 of 30
Expiring salary: $4 million
Starting age: 24
Max eligible: $38.7 million
The Nets project to have more cap room than any team in the league this offseason, even with Cam Thomas' $12.1 million cap hold on their books. Once they spend their cap room, they can use Thomas' Bird rights to pay him.
Thomas was believed to be seeking nearly $30 million as the starting salary of a new deal, but he may not find another team that can give him that kind of an offer sheet. His qualifying offer to stay for one year in Brooklyn is just $6 million, so Brooklyn should have significant leverage in negotiations.
Without Thomas, the Nets could reach almost $79 million in cap room, but the most likely path forward includes him, perhaps at close to a $20 million starting salary. The Nets must reach the minimum team salary, which is estimated to be $139.2 million, by the first day of the regular season. That could bode well for Thomas, plus Ziaire Williams and Day'Ron Sharpe (additional restricted free agents who could return).
Other: Williams, Sharpe, D'Angelo Russell, Trendon Watford
Charlotte Hornets: Tre Mann
4 of 30
Expiring salary: $4.9 million
Starting age: 24
Max eligible: $38.7 million
Most of the Hornets are under contract next season, which isn't necessarily good considering that they won only 19 games this year. Tre Mann missed most of the year with a back injury, but he's been a steady backup for LaMelo Ball and a part-time starter when necessary.
Brandon Miller also missed most of the season with a wrist injury. Perhaps a high lottery pick and better health will help Charlotte follow the same path as the Detroit Pistons, but that's probably asking too much.
Given that Mann will be a restricted free agent who's coming off an injury-plagued and few teams have spending power this offseason, the Hornets shouldn't have to pay him more than the value of the non-taxpayer mid-level exception ($14.1 million).
Other: Seth Curry
Chicago Bulls: Josh Giddey
5 of 30
Expiring salary: $8.4 million
Starting age: 23
Max eligible: $38.7 million
For the second straight year, the Bulls won 39 games and didn't get through the play-in tournament for a proper playoff berth. Giddey was an offseason acquisition (for Alex Caruso), providing the team with an excellent complement to scoring combo guard Coby White. Giddey's miracle game-winner over the Los Angeles Lakers was arguably the peak of the season for the Bulls. While the franchise is still finding its way, Giddey looks like an integral part of its future.
As a restricted free agent, Giddey is reliant on the Brooklyn Nets to issue an offer sheet. The Bulls historically play the waiting game with restricted players and may not be willing to pay him the $30 million+ he's believed to be seeking. A compromise may come in the mid-$20 million starting range.
Other: Tre Jones, Talen Horton-Tucker
Cleveland Cavaliers: Ty Jerome
6 of 30
Expiring salary: $2.6 million
Starting age: 28
Max eligible: Approximately $13.9 million
With Evan Mobley winning the Defensive Player of the Year award, his contract extension jumped from starting at $38.7 million next season to $46.4 million. The Cavaliers should be thrilled with his development and their jump into legitimate title contention, but they're about to face a real budget crunch.
Even before free agency begins, the Cavs will have a roughly $225 million payroll, which will put them around $17 million over the NBA's second apron. They won't have access to a mid-level exception and will face other flexibility restrictions in adding to their core.
Re-signing Ty Jerome would only put the Cavs further over the second apron, but but they don't have the means to replace him, and he's proven to be a reliable Sixth Man of the Year candidate. Unless the Nets or another team with cap space (or the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception) go after him, Jerome will probably return to Cleveland at the max the team can pay him via his Early Bird rights, taxes be damned.
Other: Sam Merrill, Javonte Green
Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving
7 of 30
Expiring salary: $44 million (player option)
Starting age: 33
Max eligible: $54.1 million
Given that Kyrie Irving is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in March, he might decide to pick up his $44.0 million player option. Either way, he may not be ready to play until 2026, leaving the Mavericks without their primary shot creator for the first few months of the season.
Even if Irving opts in, Dallas needs to decide soon on whether to reinvest in him. The Mavericks sold the Anthony Davis/Luka Dončić trade as a win-now decision, so they seem likely to keep their All-Star point guard.
Pencil in Irving as returning via his player option, which would make Dante Exum the Mavs' most notable free agent (since most of their roster is under contract). The Mavs can pay him more than the minimum, which should be enough to bring back the veteran guard.
Other: Exum, Spencer Dinwiddie
Denver Nuggets: Russell Westbrook
8 of 30
Expiring salary: $3.5 million (player option)
Starting age: 36
Max eligible: $4.4 million
Russell Westbrook is a polarizing player, as his wild attacking style can both win and lose games for his team. The Nuggets have a high payroll with limited flexibility and may be unable to get as impactful a player as Westbrook (for better or worse) in free agency or trade.
Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic recently reported that Westbrook's future in Denver is "uncertain." The Nuggets are in flux after firing general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Mike Malone right before the playoffs.
If Westbrook has another suitor offering him a guaranteed salary, he'll likely decline his player option to leave or push Denver to give him the most he can get (about $800,000 above the minimum). The Nuggets might prioritize younger players instead, which makes Westbrook's future hard to predict.
Other: DeAndre Jordan
Detroit Pistons: Malik Beasley
9 of 30
Expiring salary: $6 million
Starting age: 28
Max eligible: $7.2 million
The Pistons are one of the best stories in the league this season. They jumped from a perpetual lottery team to a scrappy playoff squad going toe-to-toe with the New York Knicks.
Malik Beasley's Sixth Man of the Year-esque performance helped fuel that rise. He averaged 16.3 points while shooting 41.6 percent from three-point range during the regular season.
The Pistons could carve out about $24 million in cap room this offseason, but that would likely force them to move on from Beasley and Dennis Schröder. They could instead stay over the cap to retain the same group.
If they go the latter route, they could use the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception on Beasley since they can otherwise only offer him a starting salary of $7.2 million via his non-Bird rights. If they go the former, they could use cap space or their $8.8 million room mid-level exception to retain Beasley.
Either way, toher suitors are unlikely to have more than $14.1 million to offer him as a starting salary.
Other: Schröder, Tim Hardaway Jr., Paul Reed, Lindy Waters III
Golden State Warriors: Jonathan Kuminga
10 of 30
Expiring salary: $7.6 million
Starting age: 23
Max eligible: $38.7 million
Whenever Jimmy Butler is in the Warriors' lineup, Jonathan Kuminga has been nowhere to be found as of late. Kuminga might earn minutes in the regular season, but he only joined the playoff rotation with Butler sidelined by the pelvis injury that he suffered early in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets.
The Warriors are now committed to Butler, Steph Curry and Draymond Green through the 2026-27 season. Paying Kuminga his desired rate as a restricted free agent this offseason may not be in the cards.
Still, Kuminga will need another team to issue him an offer sheet. Otherwise, the Warriors might be willing to keep him on an inexpensive contract. Perhaps the most likely path forward is a sign-and-trade.
Kuminga was believed to be looking for a contract starting in the $30 million range, but can he even crack $20 million at this point?
Other: Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney
Houston Rockets: Fred VanVleet
11 of 30
Expiring salary: $44.9 million (team option)
Starting age: 31
Max eligible: $54.1 million
The Rockets emerged as one of the top teams in the Western Conference after several years at the bottom of the standings. While he's not having his best shooting year (34.5 percent from three-point range), Fred VanVleet is the steadying force alongside a relatively young roster.
Houston can keep him at his inflated salary, but is more likely to decline their $44.9 million player option and try to re-sign him on a long-termer deal at a more favorable number. Perhaps a new three-year, $65 million contract would be reasonable, giving the Rockets enough flexibility to chase the best available star player in a trade (Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, etc.).
Projecting a scenario where VanVleet doesn't return to the Rockets for 2025-26 is a stretch.
Other: Steven Adams, Jae'Sean Tate
Indiana Pacers: Myles Turner
12 of 30
Expiring salary: $19.9 million
Starting age: 29
Max eligible: $54.1 million
The Pacers have historically avoided the luxury tax. That poses a potential problem if they aspire to retain Myles Turner, unless they can trade for an inexpensive alternative (perhaps Walker Kessler).
If the same group of players is back, Indiana's budget for Turner would be about $15 million with the $187.9 million projected tax threshold in mind. Unless the Brooklyn Nets express interest in him, Turner may struggle to find more elsewhere.
The Pacers could make consolidation trades, shedding duplicative players (perhaps Obi Toppin to give Jarace Walker more rotation minutes) to help subsidize a larger contract for Turner. However, that may depend on market factors beyond their control.
For now, pencil in Turner at about a $15 million starting salary, though he's probably expecting at least $20 million.
Other: Thomas Bryant, Isaiah Jackson
LA Clippers: James Harden
13 of 30
Expiring salary: $36.3 million (player option)
Starting age: 36
Max eligible: $54.1 million
James Harden has a home in Los Angeles with the Clippers. He returned to All-Star status while keeping the team afloat until Kawhi Leonard returned to full strength. He could pick up his $36.3 million player option, but players generally prefer to lock in as much money as possible when they have a chance to become free agents.
Expect Harden to opt out and re-sign for two or three seasons with a player option in the final year. The Clippers aren't likely to invest in Harden beyond Leonard's contract, which expires after the 2026-27 campaign.
The Clippers can avoid the tax if Harden re-signs for $36 million or less, but they may look to improve with about $20 million in flexibility below the first apron.
Other: Amir Coffey, Ben Simmons
Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James
14 of 30
Expiring salary: $52.6 million (player option)
Starting age: 40
Max eligible: $54.1 million
The Lakers appear willing to pay LeBron James for as long as he wants to play. Despite his age, he's still one of the league's best players.
Expect him to opt out and return on another two-year deal with a player option for the second season.
The Lakers will undoubtedly give James another no-trade clause in the hope that he, with an entire year with Luka Dončić, will lead them on a deep postseason run. With that in mind, the Lakers need to add size. Perhaps they'll do that through free agency with the $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception and/or trade.
By taking less on a new contract, James could give the Lakers additional flexibility. While he might be willing to take slightly less than a max, James would need to dip below $40 million to give the Lakers access to the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception.
Look for James to stay, but in the $50 million range.
Other: Dorian Finney-Smith (player option), Jaxson Hayes
Memphis Grizzlies: Santi Aldama
15 of 30
Expiring salary: $4 million
Starting age: 24
Max eligible: $38.7 million
After a disappointing finish to the season, the Grizzlies now have to confront a few difficult decisions this offseason.
Santi Aldama was fifth on the team in minutes (25.5 per game), primarily as a reserve with 16 starts. He's a good-but-not-great shooter (36.8 percent from three), but he's solid for a 6'11" forward.
Memphis seems likely to bring him back unless the Brooklyn Nets throw a huge offer sheet at him in restricted free agency. Complicating matters, Memphis could try to go under the salary cap to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr.'s contract Pushing Jackson's salary up for 2025-26 from $23.4 million to $36.5 million would enable them to start his new extension at the max.
Jackson's situation could negatively impact Aldama's unless the Grizzlies can get out of Brandon Clarke or John Konchar's deals via trade. Assuming Memphis can get it all done, pencil in Aldama in the $10-15 million starting range.
Other: Luke Kennard, Marvin Bagley III
Miami Heat: Davion Mitchell
16 of 30
Expiring salary: $6.5 million
Starting age: 27
Max eligible: $38.7 million
Davion Mitchell stepped into big moments for the Heat after the Toronto Raptors shipped him to Miami at the trade deadline. The defensive-minded guard hit big shots to get the Heat through the play-in tournament before they got blasted by the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.
The Heat must decide on a direction post-Jimmy Butler, but Mitchell is worth retaining. He'll be a restricted free agent, so unless the Brooklyn Nets chase him, the most he's likely to earn is the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception.
If Miami can get him for less ($9-12 million starting range), it will finish just below the first apron. That's with Duncan Robinson, who has a $19.9 million early termination option that he's unlikely to execute. Only $9.9 million of that salary is guaranteed, so the Heat could open additional financial flexibility by parting ways with Robinson via waiver or trade.
As always, Miami figures to be involved in disgruntled-star chasing. Perhaps this is the year that the Heat can land a big fish.
Other: Alec Burks
Milwaukee Bucks: Brook Lopez
17 of 30
Expiring salary: $23 million
Starting age: 38
Max eligible: $54.1 million
Damian Lillard tearing his Achilles tendon devastated the NBA world. The Bucks now figure to be without their star guard for most or all of next season.
What does that mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Is there a foreseeable path for the Bucks to contend for a title in the near future?
If next year is lost, should the Bucks retain Brook Lopez? He's still productive and was part of Milwaukee's championship core, but the 37-year-old is one of the oldest players in the league. The Bucks might prioritize getting younger, while Lopez may be able to find a deal somewhere in the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level deal exception range.
The Bucks could aim to avoid paying luxury taxes next year, which might come at Lopez's expense. It may be time to move on for as much as he can get from another contender looking for a big man.
Other: Gary Trent Jr., Taurean Prince, Jericho Sims
Minnesota Timberwolves: Naz Reid
18 of 30
Expiring salary: $15 million (player option)
Starting age: 26
Max eligible: $46.4 million
The Timberwolves have two core players with player options for next season. Julius Randle has one for $30.9 million, but with so few teams armed with cap room this summer, he's more likely to finish his deal and explore free agency in 2026 (or extend before then).
However, Naz Reid could exit his deal early to get a pay raise. Pencil in a bump up to a starting salary above $20 million.
How much more is debatable, but only the Brooklyn Nets (or possibly the Detroit Pistons) have the means to offer more. Still, the Timberwolves won't want Reid to test the market in 2026, so they should make sure to take care of him this summer.
Minnesota probably won't exceed the second apron (about $207.8 million), which complicates matters when negotiating to keep Nickeil Alexander-Walker, another important player in the rotation.
Other: Alexander-Walker, Joe Ingles
New Orleans Pelicans: Bruce Brown Jr.
19 of 30
Expiring salary: $23 million
Starting age: 29
Max eligible: $40.3 million
The Pelicans are another franchise known for dodging luxury taxes, which may make sense given how badly this year went for them. Injuries ravaged them, and it's unclear when starting point guard Dejounte Murray (knee) will be back. Bruce Brown Jr. thus may not find a home in New Orleans next season unless the Pelicans trade away salary.
Brown missed most of the season with a knee issue, playing in 23 games. He's probably a $5-8 million player at this point in his career. His larger salary was primarily perfect timing, coming off the championship with the Denver Nuggets to an Indiana Pacers team that needed to get the league's minimum team salary. He was sent from Indiana to the Toronto Raptors for Pascal Siakam and to New Orleans in the Brandon Ingram swap.
He'll have to take a sizable pay cut if he's back with the Pelicans.
Other: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
New York Knicks: Cam Payne
20 of 30
Expiring salary: $3 million
Starting age: 31
Max eligible: $3.8 million
The Knicks went hard this past summer, investing in Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby. The results will be determined over the coming weeks, but they won't have much flexibility moving forward. If the Knicks fill the rest of their roster with minimum contracts this offseason, they'll land above the second apron.
That may limit New York's appetite to pay Payne anything more than the minimum, but that could be enough to keep him. He's not playing huge minutes in the playoffs, but he's part of head coach Tom Thibodeau's rotation.
Given Jalen Brunson's physical style of play, he's prone to injuries. Keeping Payne may be the most likely path forward for the Knicks.
Other: Precious Achiuwa, Delon Wright
Oklahoma City Thunder: Branden Carlson
21 of 30
Expiring salary: Two-way contract
Starting age: 26
Max eligible: $2.5 million
The Thunder may be the best team in the NBA, and they already have every player under contract for next season outside of those on two-way deals. Of the three (Alec Ducas, Adam Flagler and Carlson), Carlson may most likely be invited to return on another two-way.
Roster space is the primary concern for the Thunder, who have at least two first-round picks in June. They're featured on the list for completion's sake, but Oklahoma City's biggest decision this summer may be the parade route.
Other: Jaylin Williams (team option), Ajay Mitchell (team option)
Orlando Magic: Mo Wagner
22 of 30
Expiring salary: $11 million (team option)
Starting age: 29
Max eligible: $38.7 million
The Orlando roster is getting increasingly expensive. Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs start their extensions in July, while Paolo Banchero is a virtual lock to receive a max extension this offseason. The Magic are already near the luxury tax without Mo Wagner, who's recovering from a severe knee injury.
Wagner's brother is one of the team's stars, which suggests the Magic will bring him back. However, he may need to take a pay cut.
Roster space is another issue since the Magic have two first-round picks. They may need to pull off a consolidation trade to stay under the tax and within the 15-man limit.
If Wagner isn't healthy, he may start the regular season as a free agent before rejoining Orlando for cheap midway through the year. After the season, the Magic would still have his full free-agent rights.
Other: Gary Harris (team option), Mac McClung (two-way)
Philadelphia 76ers: Quentin Grimes
23 of 30
Expiring salary: $4.3 million
Starting age: 25
Max eligible: $38.7 million
The Sixers were awful this year. Joel Embiid and Jared McCain missed most of the season with knee injuries. Paul George wasn't healthy or impactful enough on a max deal. One of the bright spots was the play of Quentin Grimes, whom they acquired ahead of the trade deadline from the Dallas Mavericks.
Throughout most of his career, Grimes was a complementary scorer/defender. However, he showed he can consistently put up points as a lead guard with Philadelphia.
Finding the correct price for the restricted free agent will be interesting. The Brooklyn Nets could give him an offer sheet, gambling that the 76ers won't want to add too much to their budget.
Even before re-signing Guerschon Yabusele, Kelly Oubre Jr. (player option), and Grimes, Philadelphia is already close to the luxury tax. Keeping this group together may push the Sixers into the aprons, which isn't ideal considering their poor result this season.
The best-case scenario for Philadelphia may be that Grimes takes a deal starting near the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception, although he may feel that's too low of an offer.
Other: Yabusele, Oubre (player option), Kyle Lowry, Andre Drummond (player option), Eric Gordon (player option)
Phoenix Suns: Tyus Jones
24 of 30
Expiring salary: $3 million
Starting age: 29
Max eligible: $4.4 million
The Suns' season did not go well. The addition of Tyus Jones as a veteran point guard was supposed to help the team run a more organized offense. Jones is a low-turnover guard and steady shooter, but he's not a strong defender, and Phoenix proved to have greater issues than needing a point guard.
Now, the future of Kevin Durant is in question. Does Jones want to return to a team in flux or find a more stable home?
Jones may seek the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception, but he may again have to settle for less, whether it's another minimum deal or via a team's exception to get closer to $10 million.
Other: Bol Bol, Mason Plumlee
Portland Trail Blazers: Dalano Banton
25 of 30
Expiring salary: $2.2 million
Starting age: 25
Max eligible: Approximately $13.9 million
The Blazers improved as a unit throughout the year. While they didn't make the play-in tournament, they have seemingly turned the corner into respectability.
Most of Portland's roster is already under contract for 2025-26. With the addition of a first-round pick, the Blazers won't have room to add talent without subtracting.
Dalano Banton, a solid combo guard with athleticism but an unreliable outside shot, averaged 8.3 points and 2.4 assists in 16.7 minutes per game last year. He might not be a priority for Portland, but he may not get more than a minimum contract anywhere else.
Other: Jabari Walker
Sacramento Kings: Jake LaRavia
26 of 30
Expiring salary: $3.4 million
Starting age: 23
Max eligible: $5.2 million
Sacramento recently hired Scott Perry to run basketball operations. Will he stick with the same core that underperformed this past season or push for more significant change?
Those larger questions must be answered before addressing Jake LaRavia, whose fourth-year rookie-scale option was declined by the Memphis Grizzlies before his trade to the Kings. The most Sacramento can pay LaRavia is $5.2 million no matter what. They can't use cap room or other exceptions to sign him more.
Should another team offer him $5.3 million or higher, the Kings are stuck. LaRavia could be the target for a rebuilding team that's looking to add a young shooting/scoring wing at a reasonable price in the $6 million range.
Other: Trey Lyles
San Antonio Spurs: Chris Paul
27 of 30
Expiring salary: $12 million
Starting age: 40
Max eligible: $12.6 million
In his first season with the Spurs, Paul played in 82 games for just the second time in his long career. Even with the addition of De'Aaron Fox via trade, Paul was a helpful floor general for a young team needing leadership.
That shouldn't change. San Antonio has the means to keep him, barring a blockbuster trade to add another star (perhaps Giannis Antetokounmpo, if he demands out from the Milwaukee Bucks).
A similar salary should be enough to keep Paul from returning to Los Angeles, where he and his family live. The Lakers and Clippers may not be willing to offer him more than the minimum given their other obligations.
Other: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Charles Bassey
Toronto Raptors: Chris Boucher
28 of 30
Expiring salary: $10.8 million
Starting age: 32
Max eligible: $46.4 million
Chris Boucher is the last of the 2019 championship-winning Raptors, but his time with the franchise may be coming to an end. The Raptors were not good this season, but the hope is they'll have a Detroit Pistons-like turnaround with health and the trade-deadline addition of Brandon Ingram.
The Ingram trade increased the Raptors' payroll into luxury-tax territory, which is a bit high for an unproven roster that may not be quite close enough to contention.
Look for the Raptors to shop a player like RJ Barrett to reduce payroll. Depending on the result, that may open an opportunity for Boucher to return.
If not, he could be the target of a team looking for size and shooting. He's 6'9" but has a long wingspan and has built a career as an energy player. His range could be from the minimum to about $8 million.
Other: Garrett Temple
Utah Jazz: Oscar Tshiebwe
29 of 30
Expiring salary: Two-way contract
Starting age: 25
Max eligible: $2.5 million
Unless John Collins (player option) opts out, which seems unlikely at $26.6 million, the Jazz have all 15 players under contract for 2025-26. Some are non-guaranteed and could be waived (barring trades), which may be inevitable with two first-round picks in June.
That leaves a pair of two-way contracts hitting free agency with no regular roster spot available. Micah Potter is no longer two-way eligible. Tshiebwe is a dominant force on the G League level and could be back with the Jazz on another two-way.
Other: Collins (player option), Potter
Washington Wizards: Malcolm Brogdon
30 of 30
Expiring salary: $22.5 million
Starting age: 32
Max eligible: $46.4 million
Malcolm Brogdon is a capable veteran combo guard and a 38.8 percent career three-point shooter. A year ago, he shot 41.2 percent from deep for the Portland Trail Blazers, but he dropped to 28.6 percent this year with the Wizards.
Was his lack of accuracy related to how bad the team was around him this year, or has age caught up to him?
Durability has been an issue dogging Brogdon throughout most of his career. He'll get an opportunity this year, but at a precipitous pay cut. Brogdon may get than the minimum (maybe), but not much more.
Washington has neither the need nor the roster space to bring Brogdon back.
Other: Tristan Vukčević, JT Thor
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