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.

Lillard, who is recovering from an Achilles injury sustained April 27, was drafted No. 6 overall in 2012 by the Blazers.

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

The veteran guard is a great three-point shooter, which is something the Knicks lacked in their second unit last season and he should fit well next to Clarkson and Miles McBride off the bench. While the Knicks could target these players, they could also look elsewhere to fill their final roster spot this offseason.

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

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.

Detroit signed Caris LeVert in free agency and they acquired Duncan Robinson via a sign-and-trade deal with the Miami Heat. Despite these signings, the Pistons did lose Dennis Schroder to the Sacramento Kings while Tim Hardaway Jr. signed with the Denver Nuggets.

The San Antonio Spurs are acquiring Kelly Olynyk from the Washington Wizards for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick, a team source confirmed to The Athletic.

BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gxZB0ObSms