Hoops Rumors’ up-to-date list of 2021 free agents is below. These are players who are eligible for restricted or unrestricted free agency after the 2020/21 season. The player’s 2021 age is in parentheses.
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Updated 1-15-20
Unrestricted Free Agents
Point Guards
- Alex Caruso (27)
- Dante Exum (26)
- Kyle Lowry (35)
- Patty Mills (33)
- Derrick Rose (33)
- Dennis Schroder (28)
- Ish Smith (33)
Shooting Guards
- Danny Green (34)
- Patrick McCaw (26)
- Victor Oladipo (29)
- J.J. Redick (37)
- Dion Waiters (30)
- Lou Williams (35)
Small Forwards
- Doug McDermott (29)
- Kelly Oubre (26)
Power Forwards
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (27)
- Gorgui Dieng (31)
- Rudy Gay (35)
- Mike Scott (33)
Centers
- Steven Adams (28)
- LaMarcus Aldridge (36)
- Khem Birch (29)
- Ed Davis (32)
- Cristiano Felicio (29)
- Rudy Gobert (29)
- Richaun Holmes (28)
- Luke Kornet (26)
- Boban Marjanovic (33)
- Cody Zeller (29)
Restricted Free Agents
Point Guards
- Lonzo Ball (24)
- De’Aaron Fox (24)
- Markelle Fultz (23)
- Frank Ntilikina (23)
- Dennis Smith Jr. (24)
- Derrick White (27)
Shooting Guards
- Terrance Ferguson (23)
- Marko Guduric (26)
- Josh Hart (26)
- Talen Horton-Tucker (21)
- Justin James (24)
- Luke Kennard (25)
- Donovan Mitchell (25)
- Malik Monk (23)
- Gary Trent Jr. (22)
Small Forwards
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo (29)
- OG Anunoby (24)
- Justin Jackson (26)
- Jayson Tatum (23)
Power Forwards
- John Collins (24)
- Jonathan Isaac (24)
- Kyle Kuzma (26)
- T.J. Leaf (24)
- Lauri Markkanen (24)
- Nicolo Melli (30)
- D.J. Wilson (25)
Centers
- Bam Adebayo (24)
- Jarrett Allen (23)
- Tony Bradley (23)
- Zach Collins (24)
- Vincent Poirier (28)
Player Options
Point Guards
- Spencer Dinwiddie (28) — $12,302,496 (Nets)
- Chris Paul (36) — $44,211,146 (Thunder)
Shooting Guards
- Will Barton (30) — $14,669,642 (Nuggets)
- Jrue Holiday (31) — $27,120,000 (Pelicans)
- Norman Powell (28) — $11,615,328 (Raptors)
- Josh Richardson (28) — $11,615,328 (Sixers)
Small Forwards
- Paul George (31) — $37,895,268 (Clippers)
- LeBron James (37) — $41,002,274 (Lakers)
- Kawhi Leonard (30) — $36,016,200 (Clippers)
Power Forwards
- Al-Farouq Aminu (31) — $10,183,800 (Magic)
- Blake Griffin (32) — $38,957,028 (Pistons)
Centers
- Kevon Looney (25) — $5,178,572 (Warriors)
Team Options
Point Guards
- Ryan Arcidiacono (27) — $3,000,000 (Bulls)
- Edmond Sumner (26) — $2,320,000 (Pacers)
Shooting Guards
- None
Small Forwards
- Ignas Brazdeikis (22) — $1,782,621 (Knicks)
- Justise Winslow (25) — $13,000,000 (Heat)
Power Forwards
- Rodions Kurucs (23) — $1,861,068 (Nets)
- Chris Silva (25) — $1,782,621 (Heat)
Centers
- None
Non-Guaranteed Contracts
Point Guards
- Jalen Brunson (25)
- George Hill (35) – $1,275,491 partial guarantee
- Jalen Lecque (21)
- Cory Joseph (30) — $2,400,000 partial guarantee
- Tomas Satoransky (30) — $5,000,000 partial guarantee
Shooting Guards
- Rodney McGruder (30)
Small Forwards
- Vlatko Cancar (24)
- Terance Mann (25)
- Cody Martin (26)
- Admiral Schofield (24) — $300,000 partial guarantee
Power Forwards
- DeMarre Carroll (35) — $1,350,000 partial guarantee
- Daniel Gafford (23)
- Julius Randle (27) — $4,000,000 partial guarantee
- Isaiah Roby (23)
- Alen Smailagic (21)
- Thaddeus Young (33)
Centers
- Dewayne Dedmon (32) — $1,000,000 partial guarantee
- Jusuf Nurkic (27) — $4,000,000 partial guarantee
Contract information from Basketball Insiders was used in the creation of this post.
LeBron won’t be opting out of a $41M deal at age 37.
only way he does is if he has a guaranteed better contract . but he’s limited as no one will build around him at his age and not a lot wanna play with him .
the over-38 rule will likely limit what can be offered to 3 years regardless.
Whats with your Lakers/Lebron obsession.
You can have Caruso when you pry him from our cold dead fingers
This article is pretty much pointless because odds are within the next two years at least a good amount of these guys will end up signing mats extensions with their current clubs.
What an unnecessary comment.
Yes, many NBA players do need extra-long mats.
Also, pants and socks.
It will be updated as necessary over the next two years so hopefully it’s useful eventually.
The list will grow with importance as it shrinks in size like like matter converting to energy which is what blowing up is. The list will blow up.