A combination of role players, aging former stars and restricted free agents remain unsigned. Here are the 10 most intriguing players who could help teams in 2025-26.

Did the Raptors really have to make this move this early during the 2025 NBA free agency period or did they jump the gun?

The Suns' big three brought hope, bravado -- and so little tangible success. Zach Kram examines why things never clicked in Phoenix.

The Brooklyn Nets and Cam Thomas are not in a “hurry” to agree to a new contract, with little urgency from either side as the shooting guard continues to navigate restricted free agency, per New York Post's Brian Lewis.

The Cavs have to really value what this player brings to the table for them to decide to let go of one of their best players last season.

The Celtics, Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves are the original members of the second apron club. All three exceeded the punitive threshold in 2024-25 and not only paid $300 million in luxury tax penalties but saw their 2032 first-round picks frozen.

Internally, it's been a rather loud 2025 NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers due to ongoing speculation about LeBron James' future with the franchise and the impending—and critically important—contract extension talks with Luka Dončić.

Aravind Srinivas said a few stand-out AI stars will likely have "so much leverage."

The other top 3-and-D role player on the market, Alexander-Walker, secured even more guaranteed money from the Hawks, who will add the 26-year-old to a wing rotation that includes rising star Jalen Johnson, Most Improved Player Dyson Daniels and 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher.

NBA free agency is underway, and after more than 10 days, some notable names remain available. Restricted free agency has been slow to develop this summer. The Brooklyn Nets were