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NBA free agency opens with multiple player options decided
Several players declined or exercised contract options ahead of the 6 p.m. ET start on June 30. Teams including the Warriors and Cavaliers are now positioned to pursue new agreements.
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m. ET on June 30. Multiple players have already decided on their contract options for the 2026-27 season. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green declined his $27.7 million player option, according to ESPN. The move creates salary-cap flexibility for the team.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden also declined his $42.3 million player option. He and the team are negotiating a new multiyear contract.
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine exercised his $49 million player option. Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet exercised his $25 million player option. The league is tracking restricted free agents including Jalen Duren, Walker Kessler, Peyton Watson and Tari Eason.
Several players are expected to become free agents after their teams declined contract options, including Jonathan Kuminga of the Atlanta Hawks.
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