NBA Teams Surreptitiously Preparing for a Dramatic 2027 Offseason
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The NBA landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation in 2027, with several high-profile players potentially becoming unrestricted free agents. Here's a rundown of how some teams are shaping up for this pivotal offseason.
The Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, and a host of Western Conference teams have their sights set on 2027, with substantial spending power on the horizon. The Wizards stand to free up nearly $65 million next summer, with Khris Middleton and C.J. McCollum coming off their contracts. Meanwhile, the Heat could find themselves in a similar cap situation as the Dallas Mavericks in 2027.
The Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers have all structured their contracts with the 2027 offseason in mind. The Clippers, for instance, have Ivica Zubac under contract for roughly $21.0 million in 2027-28, with little else on their books.
The Charlotte Hornets, with LaMelo Ball on a max deal, will have significant cap relief in 2027, as Miles Bridges, Josh Green, and Grant Williams will all come off their contracts after the 2026-27 campaign. Brandon Miller will be a restricted free agent that summer if he hasn't been signed to an extension by then, but Ball is the only player under guaranteed contract for 2027-28 at the moment.
The Brooklyn Nets, who currently have Nic Claxton and Terance Mann under contract for 2027-28, may face uncertainty regarding the status of these players in Brooklyn by 2027. The Utah Jazz, on the other hand, only have Lauri Markkanen and a handful of players on inexpensive rookie-scale deals signed through 2027-28.
Some notable stars who could potentially hit the free-agent market in 2027 include Kawhi Leonard, Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving.
The Warriors, Clippers, and Lakers might face challenges in their 2027 free-agent pursuits due to California's high state income tax. The Dallas Mavericks could potentially have enough cap space to hand out at least one max contract if both Davis and Irving decline their player options.
The Chicago Bulls, who have a salary commitment of $18 million for Patrick Williams through 2027-28, have team options on Tre Jones, Matas Buzelis, and Noa Essengue for the same season.
The next month will determine if restricted free agency makes a comeback in 2026. Meanwhile, the Warriors have offered Jonathan Kuminga two contractual frameworks: a two-year, $45 million deal with a second-year team option, or a three-year, $75.2 million deal with a third-year team option.
In the world of football, teams with players potentially available in the transfer market in 2027 include those with contracts ending or players nearing the end of their deals, such as Diogo Leite and Danilho Doekhi at Union Berlin, who are in their last contract years unless they extend.
The NBA's new collective bargaining agreement has made it harder for stars to reach free agency, but the 2027 offseason promises to be a thrilling time for basketball fans as teams look to reshape their rosters and secure the services of some of the league's top talent.
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