The 2025 free agent class was hyped as potentially the strongest since 2019, thanks to a speculated salary cap surge from a new TV rights deal. However, the NBA and the players’ union capped salary increases at 10 percent annually to avoid a drastic spike like in 2016. Additionally, players can now earn more through extensions, narrowing the financial difference between extending and testing free agency. This change has seen players favor extensions to avoid market uncertainties.
Still, some elite names are going to be free agents, proven stars like LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram and more. Check out the full list of top 2025 NBA free agents below.