#2026-free-agency

#2026-free-agency

The Heat haven't abandoned hopes for their next whale hunt, of course, but it could be a while before the market puts a bona fide difference-maker within reach. Maybe that's just as well, since Miami should be making plans on a big-dollar extension. And, no, we're not talking about the tricky-as-all-get-out extension talks upcoming with Tyler Herro. Rather, we're spotlighting fourth-year forward Nikola Jovic, who might push his price tag up with a strong showing at EuroBasket.

With the influx of players during this offseason, the Patriots have the bulk of the core group under contract for the next few seasons. In 2026, solid rotational pieces like Austin Hooper and Jaylinn Hawkins will be free agents, and a handful of players on one-year prove-it deals also will see the open market, like K'Lavon Chaisson and Jack Gibbens.