{
  "id": 5394363,
  "title": "Ranking the top 25 NBA free agents set to hit the 2027 market",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ranking-the-top-25-nba-free-agents-set-to-hit-the-2027-market",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T19:20:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ranking-top-25-nba-free-192038169.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2027 NBA free agent class promises to be exciting, with 25 notable players up for grabs. Among them, the unrestricted free agents stand out, including Luguentz Dort, Fred VanVleet, CJ McCollum, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, RJ Barrett, Michael Porter Jr., Stephen Curry, and Kawhi Leonard. The Hawks' Luguentz Dort, a guard averaging 278.3 points per game, has seen a decline in shooting efficiency but could rebound with the team. VanVleet, a 24-year-old guard averaging 3214.1 points per game for the Rockets, will be available after recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. McCollum, a 33-year-old guard averaging 3418.7 points per game for the Hawks, has been a solid veteran presence, though his defense and age are concerns. Butler, a 37-year-old forward averaging 3620.0 points per game for the Warriors, will be coming off a torn anterior cruciate ligament and may experience a slowdown in his career. Herro, a 28-year-old guard averaging 2620.5 points per game for the Bucks, is a three-level scorer but has limited defense. Barrett, a 26-year-old guard averaging 2619.3 points per game for the Raptors, had his best season yet and is poised to secure a solid deal. Porter Jr., a 27-year-old forward averaging 2824.2 points per game for the Nets, has seen his usage rate increase but still maintains efficiency metrics. Curry, a 38-year-old guard averaging 38.26 points per game for the Warriors, remains a lethal shooter and one of the toughest players to guard. Leonard, a 35-year-old forward averaging 35.07 points per game for the Raptors, is among the best two-way players in the NBA when healthy.",
  "summary": "Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry lead a stacked group of players who could shape NBA free agency in 2027.",
  "key_points": [
    "Luguentz Dort, 278.3 points per game guard, aging but with potential rebound",
    "Fred VanVleet, 3214.1 points per game guard, recovering from ACL injury",
    "Jimmy Butler, 3620.0 points per game forward, coming off ACL tear"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}