LeBron James Tops NBA’s 80-Player Free-Agent Board as Austin Reaves Lands $185 Million
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 13
LeBron James Tops NBA’s 80-Player Free-Agent Board as Austin Reaves Lands $185 Million
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 13
Summary
LeBron James opened the negotiating window as the No. 1 player on a newly published top-80 NBA free-agent board, with James Harden ranked fourth and DeMar DeRozan eighth.
The rankings weigh expected contract value, upside for younger players, decline risk for older veterans, 3-point shooting and injury history rather than talent alone.
Austin Reaves was listed No. 2 after agreeing to a four-year, $185 million deal, while Trae Young ranked third with a four-year, $212 million contract.
The board also highlights how much of a thin 2026 class is already spoken for, with several notable names tied up by extensions, options or short-term deals as free agency begins.