2025 NBA Free Agency Live Tracker is here for all the latest signings, injury reports, trades, rumors and cap movements in one easy to digest listing.
NBA Recap View
- On the first day of free agency, 32 players signed new contracts or extensions.
- Superstars or role players changed the depth chart for teams, and also added to team strategy.
- Shea Gildius-Alexander signed record supermax extension.
- Bucks took on Lillard dead cap to obtain Turner.
- Most NBA teams improved their benches or frontcourts in advance of training camps.
- The new salary cap structure for the 2025-26 season provides for fiscal structure.
- Future days promise more moves tracked in free agency tracker 2025.
Major Contract Moves and Max Extensions
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander Supermax
Oklahoma City locked down its franchise star with a four‑year, $285 million supermax extension. That move positions Shai among the league’s highest‑paid players, locking in future earnings and stability for the franchise core. This signing features average annual salaries exceeding $70 million starting in 2030 31. The deal emphasizes commitment to retaining top talent via free agency tracker 2025 methodology.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Injury and Max Extension
Memphis agreed to a five‑year, $240 million max extension for its All‑Star big man. Turf toe injury requiring surgery emerged immediately after, likely sidelining Jackson through training camp and early season. Jackson delivered 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds last season and earned second‑team All‑Defense honors, making his presence crucial despite the temporary setback.
Sign‑And‑Trades and Strategic Free Agent Signings
Duncan Robinson Heads to Pistons
Miami executed a sign‑and‑trade, allowing Duncan Robinson to utilize his early termination option before signing with Detroit. Move grants rotation wood and shooting advantage for Pistons while maintaining cap flexibility.
Tim Hardaway Jr. to Nuggets
Denver added veteran shooting depth with a minimum‑salary agreement for Tim Hardaway Jr. The former Detroit guard averaged 36.8 percent from three while shooting 11 points per game. He integrates into Denver’s perimeter spacing plan around Nikola Jokic.
Bucks Absorb Dead Cap for Turner Addition
Milwaukee executed a financial maneuver by stretching out Damian Lillard’s five‑year, $113 million contract to create dead cap space. The move freed room to add former Indiana big man Miles Turner on a four‑year, $107 million free agent deal. Turner adds defensive versatility and rim protection to a frontcourt that remains as a championship contender.
Toronto Gets Dependent on Poeltl Extension
Raptors agree Jakob Poeltl to a four-year, $104 million extension through 2029. Toronto also added center Senda Mamukelashvili on a two-year, $5.5 million deal to increase its internal depth, rotating forward position beyond the star center.
Bench and Role Additions Around the League
Knicks signed Guerschon Yabusele to a two‑year, $12 million deal. Yabusele provides interior length and improved on‑ball toughness.
Bucks extended Gary Trent Jr. for two years at $7.5 million, retaining scoring punch off the bench after solid 11.1 ppg.
Kings secured Dennis Schroder on a three‑year, $45 million agreement. Schroder brings scoring, playmaking and playoff experience.
Hawks acquired Luke Kennard, one year at $11 million. Kennard offers 3‑and‑D value to Trae Young’s backcourt.
Suns added Nigel Hayes‑Davis via a one‑year guaranteed deal to add wing depth and flexibility.
Spurs locked in Luke Cornet, four years, $41 million. Cornet will anchor frontcourt minutes with size and rim presence.
Celtics added Luka Garza, two‑year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed. Garza offers bench scoring and college pedigree.
Pelicans signed Kevon Looney for two years at $16 million. Championship pedigree and rim protection complement New Orleans intentions.
Rebound Contracts and Comebacks
Clippers Sign Nicolas Batum
Clippers signed forward Nicolas Batum for two years at $11.5 million. His veteran leadership helps stabilize rotations, and builds bench cohesion through closing games. The contract helps keep the Clippers below the tax threshold for future opportunities.
Nets Bring Back Sharp, Williams
Brooklyn re-signs forward Darin Sharp and wing Ziaire Williams, each on two‑year, $12 million deals. Sharp averaged 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds last season. Both acquisitions reflect continued development strategy.
Trade Buzz and Potential Returns
Wizards, Nuggets, Kings, Knicks Eye Westbrook
Following Westbrook’s opt‑in and free agency status, multiple playoff franchises show interest. Oakland’s perennial suitor Denver, alongside New York and Sacramento, evaluate fit scenarios via this free agency tracker 2025 coverage.
Front Office Plans for Rockets, Lakers, Warriors
Rockets sign Dorian Finney‑Smith on a four‑year, $53 million deal. Defensive wing signed to complement new additions and guard perimeter.
Lakers pursue center addition using mid‑level exception, targeting players like Brook Lopez or Deandre Ayton to upgrade frontcourt size.
Warriors linked to Al Horford; however signing may trigger hard‑cap conditions. Team balancing veteran experience with exception usage.
Notable Roster Moves and Trades
Nets Trade for Cameron Johnson
Denver executed one of the offseason’s largest trades by shipping Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first‑round pick to Brooklyn for sharpshooter Cameron Johnson. Johnson averaged 18.8 points, 39 percent from three last season. Brooklyn acquired salary relief and youth development assets; Denver gained floor spacing.
Pistons Retain Big Man Reed
Detroit re‑signed backup center Paul Reed to two‑year, $11 million deal. Reed provides depth and interior toughness off the bench.
Emerging Depth Pieces and Rookie Integration
Lakers sign Jack LaRavia, two‑year, $12 million. LaRavia adds frontcourt versatility, defensive energy despite relative inexperience.
Jazz agree to buy out Jordan Clarkson contract, turning veteran scorer into free agent. Clarkson expected to land mid‑tier deal valued around $5.7 million.
Nets re‑sign Sharp and Williams as part of development strategy referenced earlier.
The league is projecting 7 percent cap growth next season, as opposed to the 10 percent it had previously expected. This update will have a reverb effect on trade scenarios, contract extensions, and free agent valuations.
What to Know as Free Agency Tracker 2025 Continues to be Updated
We will continue to update over the coming days while we continue to monitor cap management of NBA teams, training camp injury timelines and any other moves teams make to their rosters. This is what we will be keeping an eye on:
• Memphis and Jaren Jackson Jr. injury timeline.
• Bucks usage of Lillard dead money during season
• Lakers frontcourt addition clarity
• Warriors decision on Al Horford and cap flexibility
• Nets youth development impact post‑trades and signings
Stay tuned to the free agency tracker 2025 for live monitoring of all roster adjustments.
The Free Agency Tracker 2025 is a valuable record of the offseason with supermax extensions, roster depth changes, trades and the financial planning involved. From player signings and extension blockbuster contracts such as Shai and Jaren Jackson Jr. to bench roles, the tracker shows each team putting themselves in a good position to win. With salary cap structure outlined, and comeback stories developing, this tracker will follow how free agency changes up to training camp and the opening tip-off.