The NBA free agency market remains stacked with talented players waiting for new teams to sign them.
With blockbuster trades and major signings dominating the offseason, it’s worth highlighting some of the biggest remaining unsigned players still available. Let’s start with these five:
LeBron James
Perhaps the most anticipated unrestricted free agent right now—or even in NBA history—is LeBron James, who, remarkably, is still unsigned.
The 41-year-old living legend has closed his eight-year chapter with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his final stint with the Purple and Gold, James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals across 60 regular-season games.
In the playoffs, despite being swept in the second round by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft still averaged 23.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in 38.4 minutes per game.
Whether he returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat, begins a new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers, or reunites with close friends on the Golden State Warriors, LeBron’s offseason has easily been the most compelling storyline of them all.
DeMar DeRozan
Another seasoned veteran who can help a young team or play a critical role for a contender is DeMar DeRozan.
Recently waived by the Sacramento Kings, the 17-year veteran has been a reliable scorer and floor spacer during his two seasons with the franchise. Last season, the 36-year-old averaged 18.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.0 steal across 77 regular-season games.
DeRozan’s defense may not be as sharp as it once was, but teams with championship aspirations—such as the Warriors, Spurs, or Raptors—could still be excellent fits.
Jonathan Kuminga
Possibly the youngest player with the highest upside in this year’s free-agent market is Jonathan Kuminga.
After being traded by the Warriors to the Atlanta Hawks last season, the 23-year-old forward performed well in the Eastern Conference.
In 16 regular-season games with Atlanta, Kuminga averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.9 steals in 22.1 minutes per game. During the first round of the playoffs, the pride of the Democratic Republic of the Congo posted 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 26 minutes per contest.
Despite Atlanta’s first-round playoff exit, Kuminga still has a bright future with the Hawks if he signs a new long-term contract. Pairing him with rising star Jalen Johnson could help Atlanta reach new heights in the post-Trae Young era.
Russell Westbrook
Another former Sacramento Kings player who could contribute to almost any team is Russell Westbrook. The NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles has fully embraced his role-player status in the latter stages of his career.
Across 64 games, the nine-time All-Star averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 42.7 percent from the field in 29 minutes per game.
Westbrook helped guide the Kings’ young backcourt as they adjusted to the team’s system while still making an impact on both ends of the floor.
“Brodie” may no longer be the explosive superstar he was during the 2010s, but he can still provide valuable veteran leadership to any roster.
Jordan Clarkson
Fresh off winning an NBA championship with the New York Knicks, Jordan Clarkson has yet to re-sign with the defending champions, opening the door for him to explore opportunities with other teams.
In his lone season with New York, the pride of the Philippines appeared in 72 regular-season games, averaging 8.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 32.7 percent from three-point range.
During the playoffs, the former Laker contributed still even with limited minutes, appearing in 18 of New York’s 19 postseason contests, including the NBA Finals. The Gilas Pilipinas guard averaged 4.9 points while shooting 45.0 percent from the field and 21.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Any team in the league would gladly welcome Clarkson, whether it is a rebuilding franchise or a contender looking to make a deep playoff run next season.
