The 2027 NBA free-agent class could feature superstars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis.
The summer of 2027 is already shaping up to feature one of the most star-studded free-agent classes in recent NBA history.
ESPN salary-cap expert Bobby Marks compiled a list of notable players who could become available next offseason, including several former MVPs, NBA champions, and perennial All-Stars.
However, the projected class remains subject to significant change.
Several players hold options for the 2027-28 season and could choose to remain under contract, while others may sign extensions with their current teams before reaching the open market.
Even so, the possibility of multiple franchise-changing stars becoming available could make the 2027 offseason one of the most closely watched in years.
Giannis, Jokic, Curry headline projected class
According to Marks, the group of All-Star-caliber and higher-level players to watch includes:
All-Star and higher level players to watch, according to Marks:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (player option)
Stephen Curry
Nikola Jokic (player option)
Kawhi Leonard
LeBron James (player option)
Karl-Anthony Towns (player option)
Jimmy Butler
Anthony Davis (player option)
Kevin Durant (player option)
Brandon Ingram (player option)
Kyrie Irving (player option)
Antetokounmpo, Jokic, Curry, James, and Durant alone would give the class an extraordinary amount of star power if they all reached unrestricted free agency.
However, players with options could decide to opt in, negotiate extensions, or restructure their contracts before the market opens.
Deep group of starting-level players
The potential class is not limited to established superstars.
It could also feature a deep group of starting-level players, young restricted free agents, and experienced veterans capable of changing the direction of several teams.
That group includes RJ Barrett, Miles Bridges, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Luguentz Dort, Keyonte George, Paul George, Rudy Gobert, Jalen Green, Tyler Herro, Jrue Holiday, Zach LaVine, Damian Lillard, Brandon Miller, Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle, and Fred VanVleet.
Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, Keyonte George, and Brandon Miller are currently projected to become restricted free agents, which would give their respective teams the right to match outside offers.
Paul George, Gobert, Green, Holiday, Lillard, Randle, and VanVleet could reach the market by declining player options.
Young players could attract major interest
The list also features several younger players who could command significant contracts if they continue developing over the next season.
Anthony Black, Bilal Coulibaly, Rui Hachimura, Pelle Larsson, Dereck Lively II, Brandin Podziemski, Maxime Raynaud, and Cason Wallace are among the players projected to become restricted free agents.
Their teams would retain matching rights, but strong offer sheets could still create difficult financial decisions.
Ajay Mitchell, meanwhile, has a team option for the 2027-28 campaign.
Several established veterans could become available
Other potential free agents include Saddiq Bey, Max Christie, Moussa Diabate, Donte DiVincenzo, Kris Dunn, Jerami Grant, Josh Hart, De'Andre Hunter, Cameron Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Kristaps Porzingis, and Marcus Smart.
Max Christie, Grant, Hart, Murray, Porzingis, and Smart hold player options that could determine whether they enter free agency.
Although the final class will likely look considerably different by July 2027, its current projection offers teams another reason to protect their long-term salary-cap flexibility.
With several superstars, high-level starters, and promising young players potentially available, the 2027 offseason could reshape the NBA landscape.
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