Conventional wisdom in NBA free agency is that one big signing could swing the pendulum of power, making teams consider backing up the Brinks truck to bring in a player who could fulfill championship dreams, whether those dreams are realistic or not.
The free-agent class of 2027 might actually live up to that thought process, as it has the potential to be the biggest ever, with future Hall of Famers all over the place, ready to cash in.
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The jewels of the class are Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo, two players who figure to have multiple years left in their careers, barring injury, of All-NBA type play. They have won a total of five NBA MVP awards and could break the bank by becoming the first players in one of the four major North American sports to earn more than $75 million per season.
Here is a list of the most prominent free agents for 2027 (with players’ ages in 2027, free agent status and contract details):
Nikola Jokic (32) — Player option, $62.8 million (Denver Nuggets)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (33) — Player option, $62,786,682 (Miami Heat)
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Anthony Davis (34) — Player option, $62.8 million (Washington Wizards)
Stephen Curry (39) — unrestricted
Kawhi Leonard (36) — Unrestricted
Kevin Durant (39) — Player option, $46 million (Houston Rockets)
Kyrie Irving (35) — Player option, $42.4 million (Dallas Mavericks)
Karl-Anthony Towns (32) — Player option, $61 million (New York Knicks)
Jimmy Butler (38) — Unrestricted
Brandon Ingram (30) — Player option, $41.9 million (:Los Angeles Clippers)
Cooper Flagg (20) — Team option*, $15.2 million (Mavericks)
Jalen Green (25) — Player option, $36 million (Phoenix Suns)
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Julius Randle (33) — Player option, $35.8 million (Brooklyn Nets)
Rudy Gobert (35) — Player option, $38 million (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Dylan Harper (21) – Team option*, $14 million (San Antonio Spurs)
Paul George (37) — Player option, $56.6 million (Boston Celtics)
Zach LaVine (32) — Unrestricted
Michael Porter Jr. (29) – Restricted
Jrue Holiday (37) — Player option, $37.2 million (Portland Trail Blazers)
Tyler Herro (27) – Unrestricted
Jerami Grant (33) — Player option, $36.4 million (Memphis Grizzlies)
Josh Hart (32) — Team option, $22.4 million (Knicks)
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Isaiah Stewart (26) — Team option, $15 million (Detroit Pistons)
Kristaps Porzingis (32) — $20 million (Golden State Warriors)
* Player currently on rookie scale contract
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo top NBA free agent class for 2027
