2025 NBA free agency tracker: Latest moves, player rankings as Lakers sign Deandre Ayton

2025 NBA free agency officially got started on June 30

NBA free agency is officially underway. Players were legally allowed to begin negotiating with teams across the league as of June 30, and there has been a flurry of activity. The most surprising free agency news to date happened Tuesday morning when the Bucks said they were signing big man Myles Turner, who had spent his career to date with the Pacers, to a four-year deal. How did Milwaukee make space for that shocking move? By waiving Damian Lillard (and stretching his contract) in a move that effectively makes the nine-time All-Star a free agent.

Wednesday's biggest move involved the Lakers. Los Angeles reached a deal with former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton, per reports, after Ayton had his contract bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Ayton will now join Luka Dončić and LeBron James in L.A., giving the Lakers a much-needed big man. On Thursday, according to ESPN, the Lakers added depth at center by agreeing to bring back Jaxson Hayes on a one-year deal.

The Nuggets, Hawks and Rockets have been some of the most active teams since the start of free agency. The Nuggets added Cam Johnson via trade (with the Nets for Michael Porter Jr.) and acquired Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency. The Hawks' summer continued with the additions of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard, and the Rockets are set to sign Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela after landing Kevin Durant in a trade less than two weeks ago.

The 2025 NBA free agency class is not star-studded. The biggest names who could've been part of the free-agent pool stayed put without testing the waters. LeBron James, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Fred VanVleet all agreed to contracts for the 2025-26 season with their incumbent teams. James opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Lakers. However, the NBA superstar is still going to be the subject of trade speculation after his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN that LeBron's camp will "evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career."  So LeBron could be on the move, just not as a free agent. 

With a lot of stars out of the picture, who's left in free agency? Warriors wing Jonathan Kuminga, Bulls guard Josh Giddey and Celtics big man Al Horford are among the best players remaining on the market. Notable veterans like Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook are also looking for new homes.

CBS Sports will be keeping tabs on the latest moves throughout NBA free agency and posting all the notable player movement below in our NBA free agency tracker. 

2025 NBA free agency tracker

Rank	Player	POS	Last Team	New Team	Status
1	LeBron James (40)	SF			Picked up $52.6 million player option
2	James Harden (35)	PG			Agreed to two-year, $81.5 million deal
3	Kyrie Irving (33)	PG			Agreed to three-year, $119 million deal
4	Julius Randle (30)	PF			Agreed to three-year, $100 million deal
5	Myles Turner (29)	C			Agreed to four-year, $107 million deal
6	Fred VanVleet (31)	PG			Agreed to two-year, $50 million deal
7	Naz Reid (25)	C			Agreed to five-year, $125 million deal
8	Jonathan Kuminga (22)	PF			Restricted free agent
9	Josh Giddey (22)	PG			Restricted free agent
10	Nickeil Alexander-Walker (26)	SF			Agreed to four-year, $62 million deal
11	Deandre Ayton (26)	C			Agreed to two-year, $16.6 million deal
12	Dorian Finney-Smith (32)	PF			Agreed to four-year, $53 million deal
13	Keon Ellis (25)	SG			Team picked up $2.3 million option
14	Malik Beasley (28)	SG			Unrestricted free agent (under federal gambling investigation)
15	Ty Jerome (28)	SG			Agreed to three-year, $28 million deal
16	Brook Lopez (37)	C			Agreed to two-year, $18 million deal
17	Al Horford (39)	C			Unrestricted free agent
18	Santi Aldama (24)	PF			Agreed to three-year, $52.5 million deal
19	Quentin Grimes (25)	SG			Restricted free agent
20	Gary Trent Jr. (26)	SG			Agreed to two-year, $7.5 million deal
21	Dennis Schroder (31)	PG			Agreed to three-year, $15 million deal
22	Tyus Jones (29)	PG			Agreed to one-year, $7 million deal
23	Cam Thomas (23)	SG			Restricted free agent
24	Caris LeVert (30)	SG			Agreed to two-year, $29 million deal
25	Bobby Portis (30)	PF			Agreed to three-year, $44 million deal
26	Jordan Clarkson (33)	PG			Agreed to deal
27	John Collins (27)	C			Picked up $26.5 million player option
28	Gary Payton II (32)	PG			Unrestricted free agent
29	Moe Wagner (28)	C			Agreed to one-year, $5 million deal
30	Day'Ron Sharpe (23)	C			Agreed to two-year, $12 million deal
31	Russell Westbrook (36)	PG			Unrestricted free agent
32	Chris Paul (40)	PG			Unrestricted free agent
33	Khris Middleton (33)	SF			Picked up $33.3 million player option
34	Matisse Thybulle (28)	SF			Picked up $11.5 million player option
35	Clint Capela (31)	C			Agreed to three-year, $21.5 million deal
36	Luke Kornet (30)	C			Agreed to four-year, $41 million deal
37	D'Angelo Russell (29)	PG			Agreed to two-year, $13 million deal
38	Tim Hardaway Jr. (33)	SG			Agreed to one-year deal
39	Davion Mitchell (26)	PG			Agreed to two-year, $24 million deal
40	Tre Jones (25)	PG			Agreed to three-year, $24 million deal
41	Amir Coffey (28)	SF			Unrestricted free agent
42	Kelly Oubre Jr. (29)	SG			Picked up $8.4 million player option
43	De'Anthony Melton (27)	SG			Unrestricted free agent
44	Guerschon Yabusele (29)	PF			Agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal
45	Precious Achiuwa (25)	PF			Unrestricted free agent
46	Andre Drummond (31)	C			Picked up $5 million player option
47	Jake LaRavia (23)	SF			Agreed to two-year, $12 million deal
48	Chris Boucher (32)	C			Unrestricted free agent
49	Taurean Prince (31)	PF			Agreed to two-year, $7.1 million deal
50	Luke Kennard (29)	SG			Agreed to one-year, $11 million deal
51	Bruce Brown (28)	SG			Agreed to one-year deal
52	Dante Exum (30)	SG			Agreed to one-year deal
53	Dalano Banton (25)	PG			Unrestricted free agent
54	Tre Mann (24)	PG			Agreed to three-year, $24 million deal
55	Spencer Dinwiddie (32)	PG			Agreed to one-year deal
56	Kevon Looney (29)	C			Agreed to two-year, $16 million deal
57	Sam Merrill (29)	SG			Agreed to four-year, $38 million deal
58	Larry Nance Jr. (32)	PF			Agreed to deal
59	Kevin Porter (25)	PG			Agreed to two-year, $11 million deal
60	Paul Reed (26)	C			Agreed to two-year, $11 million deal
61	Malcolm Brogdon (32)	PG			Unrestricted free agent
62	Jaxson Hayes (25)	C			Agreed to a one-year deal
63	Nicolas Batum (36)	PF			Agreed to two-year, $11.5 million deal
64	Brandon Boston Jr. (23)	SG			Unrestricted free agent
65	Justin Edwards (21)	SF			Agreed to three-year, $7 million deal
66	Kyle Lowry (39)	PG			Agreed to one-year deal
67	Monte Morris (30)	PG			Unrestricted free agent
68	Delon Wright (33)	SG			Unrestricted free agent
69	Ben Simmons (29)	PG			Unrestricted free agent
70	Mason Plumlee (35)	C			Agreed to one-year, $3.6 million deal
71	Trendon Watford (24)	PF			Agreed to two-year, $5.3 million deal
72	Marvin Bagley III (26)	PF/C			Agreed to one-year deal
73	Isaiah Jackson (23)	C			Agreed to three-year, $21 million deal