Kawhi Leonard leads top NBA free agents eligible for 2027 market

The NBA offseason calendar currently shifts focus toward the 2027 free agent class, which features several high-profile players. Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors holds the top spot on the list, followed by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. Other notable players eligible for unrestricted free agency include RJ Barrett, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, CJ McCollum, Fred VanVleet, and Luguentz Dort. Contractual statuses for these players vary between expiring deals and player or team options. Teams are monitoring these veteran rosters as they plan for future salary cap flexibility and potential moves. The upcoming season will provide clarity on which of these players remain central to their current organizations' long-term plans.

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