NBA Player Option Decisions For 2025/26

A number of NBA contracts include player options in the final year. Those option years give the player the opportunity to either opt into the last year of his deal and finish out his contract or to decline the option and hit the free agent market a year early.

Several factors play a part in a player’s option decision. The value of the option salary is obviously crucial, as is the player’s performance in the season leading up to his decision.

The state of the NBA’s salary cap also often becomes a necessary consideration for players weighing their decisions. If the salary cap is projected to increase only modestly, or if not many teams around the league project to have cap room, a player may be more inclined to take the guaranteed money rather than trying his luck on the open market.

This year’s player options are listed below. This list – which can be found anytime under the “Hoops Rumors Features” menu on the right sidebar on our desktop site or on the “Features” page in our mobile menu – will be updated throughout the spring and early summer to note the latest decisions as they’re reported or announced.

While some players may face earlier deadlines, all option decisions must be finalized by June 29.

Chicago Bulls

• Jevon Carter ($6,809,524)

Dallas Mavericks

• Kyrie Irving ($43,962,963)
• Dwight Powell ($4,000,000)

Denver Nuggets

• Dario Saric ($5,426,400)
• Russell Westbrook ($3,468,960)

Los Angeles Clippers

• James Harden ($36,346,154)
• Nicolas Batum ($4,901,400)

Los Angeles Lakers

• LeBron James ($52,627,153)
• Dorian Finney-Smith ($15,378,480)

Miami Heat

• Duncan Robinson ($19,888,000)
  • Note: Robinson’s option is technically an early termination option.
  • Note: If Robinson opts in, his salary will be partially guaranteed for $9,888,000.

Milwaukee Bucks

• Bobby Portis ($13,445,754)
• Pat Connaughton ($9,423,869)
• Kevin Porter Jr. ($2,546,675)

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Julius Randle ($30,935,520)
• Naz Reid ($15,022,464)

Philadelphia 76ers

• Kelly Oubre ($8,382,150)
• Andre Drummond ($5,000,000)
• Eric Gordon ($3,468,960)

Portland Trail Blazers

• Matisse Thybulle ($11,550,000)

Utah Jazz

• John Collins ($26,580,000)

Washington Wizards

• Khris Middleton ($33,296,296)