Free agency in the NBA remains a chessboard with cap space at a premium and a handful of star free agents remaining unsigned. Russell Westbrook and seven-figure deals aren’t a given, with Westbrook likely to shift to a sixth franchise in seven seasons if Sacramento becomes his next stop. Jonathan Kuminga stands firm on a long-term commitment, rejecting a trade-friendly deal in favor of real security. Ben Simmons is trapped in a numbers crunch as rosters fill and the luxury tax looms. Al Horford’s potential Warriors return could reshape lineups, easing Draymond Green’s burden if healthy.

Cam Thomas looms as a restricted free agent whose next move could hinge on one-year offers and team options, while Josh Giddey and Quentin Grimes chase deals that fit their long-term trajectories amid scarce cap space. Dennis Schroder’s path remains tangled in the apron and open roster spots, a reminder that most teams have already filled out their rosters. Across the board, Hall-of-Fame aspirants like Damian Lillard and Chris Paul are cited as examples of the evolving free-agent market and the delicate balance between role, fit, and price. For fantasy, the players whose roles feel most solidified—Horford as a two-way starter when healthy, Kuminga as a potential cornerstone or trade asset, and Cam Thomas as a high-usage scorer in Nets’ plans—stand out in a constrained market.