NBA free agency is currently underway, with many players either securing new contracts or remaining unsigned. Notably, Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga and Bulls’ Josh Giddy have yet to be signed due to restricted free agency being mostly on hold. Similarly, Quentin Grimes of the 76ers and Cam Thomas of the Nets are still restricted free agents.
A key development on Monday saw Chris Paul agreeing to a one-year deal to return to the Clippers for his 21st NBA season. He will join new major offseason additions Bradley Beal, Brook Lopez, and John Collins. While Paul has re-signed, other significant players like Al Horford, Russell Westbrook, Gary Payton II, and Ben Simmons have yet to secure new contracts.
The 2025 NBA free agency class lacks major stars, as some big names chose to stay with their current teams rather than enter free agency. Players such as LeBron James, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Fred VanVleet have all re-signed for the 2025-26 season. Notably, LeBron James opted to exercise his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers.
CBS Sports continues to track all notable NBA free agency moves and compiles them into the NBA Free Agency Sheet Lacker for fans to follow easily.
Fan Take: This period of NBA free agency is intriguing because it highlights the strategic decisions players and teams make, balancing loyalty with new opportunities. The return of veterans like Chris Paul and the hold on major stars reshapes team dynamics and keeps fans eagerly anticipating the coming season.
