the league’s next generation arrived.

The landscape shifts even more – with free agency opening today.

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June 30, 2025

Everything you need to know about how free agency works

Tracking some key players who could be available, according to Shaun Powell

Some of the top reported trades from a flurry of moves made last week

Key dates to circle this July, from NBA Summer League to WNBA All-Star

2025 Draft recap, OKC’s title parade and more content from around the NBA

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Honoring a WNBA legend…

Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey with the Sparks was retired and raised to the Crypto.com Arena rafters on Sunday, celebrating her illustrious 13 seasons with the team.

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to the NBA’s annual offseason frenzy.

– a period allowing teams to negotiate and reach agreements with free agents – opens today at 6 p.m. ET, commencing a week of deals, decisions and roster reshuffling across the league.

it’s worth understanding how free agency works – so we’ve answered some frequently asked questions below:

of free agency?

between a restricted free agent and an unrestricted free agent?

and how does it differ from a team option?

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to versatile bigs with Playoff experience, this year’s free agent pool offers plenty of talent ready to make an impact.

some of Shaun Powell’s best players who could be available, along with their current status:

After 10 seasons with Indiana, the longest-tenured Pacer will hit the market. The 6-foot-11 stretch big shot 39.6% from deep last season en route to 15.6 ppg and continues to offer solid rim protection.

In 23.4 minutes per game last season, Kuminga averaged 15.3 points on 48.4% shooting. Despite having four seasons under his belt, he’s still only 22 years old.

In his 16th season, Harden finished fifth in assists (8.7) and averaged 22.8 ppg, earning his 11th All-Star nod. The 35-year-old reportedly declined his player option and intends to sign a new 2-year deal with the Clippers.

Both eligible for player options, Randle (3 years) and Reid (5 years) have reportedly each agreed to new deals with Minnesota, keeping the Wolves’ dynamic frontcourt intact.

For the second straight season, the 23-year-old guard led the Nets in scoring, posting a career-high 24.0 ppg.

Schröder has suited up for nine teams in his 11 NBA seasons, including three last year. The veteran guard delivered quality minutes for Detroit in the 2025 Playoffs, averaging 12.5 ppg on 49.1% shooting.

The 6-year veteran tallied a career-high 12.5 ppg last season while shooting 43.9% from 3 off the bench, helping Cleveland to an Eastern Conference-best 64 wins.

At age 40, the 12-time All-Star finished seventh in assists last season (7.4) while offering veteran leadership to a young Spurs squad.

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tips off today, but the trade market is already buzzing. A flurry of reported deals have taken shape over the past week, with several big names on the move.

at some of the biggest reported trades so far this summer – with many yet to be finalized.

John Schuhmann’s numbers to know for 15 reportedly traded players.

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is officially in the books, but the offseason action is just getting started. Below are some key dates to circle on your calendar heading into July:

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plenty continues to transpire around the wide world of basketball.

Take a look at recent happenings around the NBA – from last week’s 2025 Draft to the Thunder’s championship celebration.

Cooper Flagg has drawn plenty of eyeballs – and cameras – since the Mavs selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in last week’s Draft.

The championship celebration was in full swing for the Thunder last week following their storybook ending. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was front and center for all of it.

• Golden Touch: Inside the Paycom Center, Shai shared the Larry O’Brien Trophy with the OKC faithful