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Teams decline rookie options for seven players ahead of 2027-28 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Teams decline rookie options for seven players ahead of 2027-28 season
Summary

Seven players have had their rookie team options declined for the 2027-28 NBA season. The players affected include Tidjane Salaun from the Hornets, Nikola Topic from the Thunder, Isaiah Collier from the Jazz, DaRon Holmes from the Nuggets, Cody Williams from the Wolves, Pacome Dadiet from the Knicks, and AJ Johnson from the Pelicans. This decision makes these players unrestricted free agents heading into 2027. The impacted athletes will now seek new contracts ahead of the upcoming off-season.

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  • •Tidjane Salaun, Hornets; Nikola Topic, Thunder; Isaiah Collier, Jazz.
  • •DaRon Holmes, Nuggets; Cody Williams, Wolves; Pacome Dadiet, Knicks.
  • •AJ Johnson, Pelicans; all are now unrestricted free agents.
  • •Options were declined for the 2027-28 NBA season.
  • •Players will seek new contracts during the upcoming off-season.
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