Many championship-contending teams are constantly searching for a reliable center to anchor their rotation—someone who can protect the rim while also serving as a lob threat or stretching the floor with outside shooting.
The 2025 offseason features several intriguing and capable centers entering free agency.
Here is a list of the top NBA free agent centers still available in 2025.
1. Myles Turner
Myles Turner
Myles Turner
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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is among the top free agent NBA centers this offseason and arguably the most sought-after center on the market.
This season, he has been one of the key reasons behind the Pacers' improbable run to the NBA Finals, averaging 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game in the playoffs.
Turner's offensive versatility, highlighted by his ability to stretch the floor, shooting 38.9% from three-point range this season, makes him a unique asset.
Combined with his elite rim protection, ranking among the top three shot blockers in the league and leading the playoffs with 44 total blocks, his impact on both ends of the floor is undeniable.
The 29-year-old will certainly be a name to watch in free agency.
However, after a deep Finals run and a decade of loyalty to Indiana, reports suggest Turner is expected to stay with the Pacers and sign a new long-term deal with the team that drafted him in 2015.
Turner's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PTS GP
30:05 57%307/539 38.9%186/478 78%256/328 6.24.9/1.2 1.5 0.7 1.7 2 15.4 93
2. Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez
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Veteran NBA center Brook Lopez will be entering his 18th season next year, but the 37-year-old Milwaukee Bucks big man remains one of the most highly regarded center free agents this offseason.
This could be one of the final contracts of his career, yet Lopez continues to offer exactly what teams covet in a modern center: size, elite rim protection, and the ability to stretch the floor with his three-point shooting.
Lopez started all 80 games he played in during the regular season for the Bucks, averaging nearly 30 minutes per game.
He contributed 12.5 points per game while shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc, and ranked 4th in the league in blocks per game with 1.9.
The former All-Star and NBA champion still has plenty to offer to any contending team and will likely be a top target for franchises looking to bolster the center position heading into next season.
Lopez's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS TO BS PTS GP
30:49 63.5%259/408 36.9%143/388 83.2%119/143 4.83.5/1.4 1.7 1 1.8 12.5 85
3. Clint Capela
Clint Capela
Clint Capela
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Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is another notable name set to hit the market as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Capela first made his mark with the Houston Rockets, establishing himself as one of the league's top rim-running and rim-protecting big men.
He then spent the next five seasons with the Hawks, though his role and overall impact gradually declined each year.
This past season, the 31-year-old averaged 8.9 points and 8.5 rebounds in just over 21 minutes per game.
Capela is expected to be available at a relatively affordable price, making him an appealing option for teams with limited cap space.
Despite his reduced role in recent years, he could still be a valuable pickup for franchises in need of a reliable presence at the center position.
Capela's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS TO BS PTS GP
21:23 56%218/389 0%0/1 53.6%52/97 8.55.4/3.2 1.1 0.9 0.9 8.9 55
4. Al Horford
Al Horford
Al Horford
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At 39 years old, Al Horford remains an effective two-way player in the NBA, and he continued to prove his value this season with the Boston Celtics.
He was a key part of the Celtics' rotation, averaging over 28 minutes per game and contributing 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and shooting 36.7% from three-point range.
However, Boston is currently leaning toward not re-signing Horford, as extending his contract would be a significant financial burden.
As a repeat offender over the second luxury tax apron, the Celtics would have to pay more than five times the value of his contract in penalties.
As a result, there is growing expectation that Horford will be on the move this offseason, with several teams already emerging as potential landing spots.
Horford's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS BS PTS GP
28:18 54.9%101/184 36.7%128/349 88.9%40/45 6.14.8/1.4 2.1 0.9 8.8 71
5. Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney
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Long-time Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney may be on the move for the first time in his career, as he enters an offseason of uncertainty.
Best known for his defensive contributions with the Warriors, Looney could be a valuable pickup for teams in need of a big man who can switch defensively and bring energy off the bench.
This season, the 29-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 5.7 rebounds in roughly 14 minutes per game.
With three NBA championships and years of experience playing for a title-contending dynasty, Looney's playoff pedigree could make him a useful addition for any team looking to compete deep into the postseason.
He'll be an intriguing name to watch as free agency unfolds.
Looney's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS BS PTS GP
14:17 51%151/296 40%2/5 57.9%62/107 5.73.4/2.3 1.4 0.5 4.2 88
6. Thomas Bryant
Thomas Bryant
Thomas Bryant
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Another Indiana Pacers center, Thomas Bryant, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
While his role during the Pacers' run to the NBA Finals was limited, averaging just around 8 minutes per game, he showed flashes of potential that suggest he could be a reliable backup option for teams in need of frontcourt depth.
After starting the season with the Miami Heat, Bryant joined the Pacers and went on to average 6.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in the regular season.
At 27 years old, he still has room to grow and could be a solid low-cost addition for a team looking to bolster its bench.
Bryant's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS BS PTS GP
13:31 64.9%122/188 34.4%56/163 85.5%65/76 3.32.3/1.1 0.7 0.6 5.7 83
7. Luke Kornet
Luke Kornet
Luke Kornet
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Luke Kornet has been gaining increased attention around the league following his recent seasons with the Boston Celtics.
He has carved out a solid role as a backup center in Boston, averaging 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1 block per game in 18 minutes of action.
What sets Kornet apart is his length, standing at 7'1 ", combined with a high basketball IQ, making him a valuable option for any team in need of a dependable backup center heading into next season.
Kornet's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PTS GP
18:18 68%208/306 71.4%75/105 5.12.7/2.5 1.5 0.5 0.4 1 5.8 84
8. Jaxson Hayes
Jaxson Hayes
Jaxson Hayes
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25-year-old center Jaxson Hayes had a solid season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
After stepping into a larger role, becoming the Lakers' starting center following the trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas, Hayes showed flashes of potential as an athletic lob threat and rim protector.
However, his limitations became evident in the playoffs, particularly during the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where his role was significantly reduced.
Despite a disappointing end to the season, Hayes remains one of the more appealing options for teams seeking a backup center.
With his athleticism and room for development, he still has the potential to grow into a more reliable contributor in the future.
Hayes' stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PTS GP
18:43 71.9%164/228 62%62/100 4.63.2/1.4 1 0.5 0.7 0.9 6.5 60
7. DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan
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The most experienced center on this list, Denver Nuggets big man DeAndre Jordan, may be entering the final seasons of his NBA career as he approaches his 37th birthday in July.
Despite his age, Jordan remains an intriguing backup option for playoff-contending teams, offering a valuable combination of size, rebounding, rim protection, and veteran leadership.
This season, Jordan served as the backup to league MVP Nikola Jokic, averaging 3.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in roughly 12 minutes per game for the Nuggets.
Jordan's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A FT M/A REB AS TO BS PTS GP
11:31 65.7%94/143 39.7%27/68 4.73.3/1.3 0.9 0.7 0.4 3.4 63
10. Bol Bol
Bol Bol
Bol Bol
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Despite being known for his versatility across multiple positions, Bol Bol's size allows him to effectively fill a center role when needed, bringing a skill set that could be a game-changer in certain situations.
Although Bol had another underwhelming season with the Phoenix Suns, appearing in just 36 games and averaging around 12 minutes per contest, he put up 6.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game.
His untapped potential could still attract interest from multiple teams this offseason. A fresh start might be just what the 25-year-old needs as he prepares to enter his sixth NBA season.
Bol's stats in the 2024-25 season:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS BS PTS GP
12:27 71.1%64/90 34.4%32/93 76.9%20/26 2.92.3/0.6 0.6 0.7 6.8 36
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