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NBA intel: Why one agent is preparing his players for a 'free agent recession'

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Tim Bontemps

ESPN Senior Writer

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Brian Windhorst

ESPN Senior Writer

ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010

Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years

Author of two books

Mar 27, 2025, 08:41 PM

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There are 93 days between now and the start of free agency on June 30. In the NBA, that is an eternity -- particularly when that time period encompasses the end of the regular season in April, the NBA draft lottery in May and the entire run through the playoffs.

But just because so much is left unsettled between now and this summer doesn't mean teams aren't preparing for it. On the contrary: Most, if not all, the focus of NBA front offices over the next few weeks will be split between getting final looks at the college prospects participating in March Madness and beginning preparations for free agency and trade season.

And while the league likely won't see a flurry of superstar moves, plenty of interesting questions will be answered. We'll delve into them here in our weekly look at The Association, including a deep dive into the intriguing offseason center market, what could happen this summer with the Minnesota Timberwolves and some of the more complex decisions among this year's restricted free agent class.

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Watch Minnesota's moves this summer

Key player options, including LeBron's

Centers are in the offseason spotlight

2025 restricted FAs have 'no leverage'

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