Most of the big names are accounted for. LeBron James is staying with the Lakers (for now). James Harden is returning to the Clippers. Kyrie Irving will be back on the Mavs when he's healthy. The Wolves retained both Julius Randle and Naz Reid.

Scroll down for news, analysis, reactions and more from our NBA staff. GO FURTHER LeBron? Harden? Kuminga? The Top 25 NBA free agents for the 2025 offseason The Nuggets will save $17.3 million in salary this upcoming season and $34 million altogether with the Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr.

On Monday, the NBA announced that the salary cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first apron level is set at $195.945 million, and the second apron level is $207.824. The salary cap and tax level go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday.