As the 2025-2026 NBA season kicks off, there are still a few big names and regular rotation players who somehow found themselves without a seat when the summer music stopped.
Most NBA teams have already finalized their regular-season rosters, so changes this late will prove to be complicated. But when injuries mount — and some teams have glaring holes in their rosters already — it’s worth remembering there are still a few key players available that could make a difference.
Here are some of the overlooked free agents, and the teams where they can potentially be a bargain addition in a specific role.
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