The Summary: After the NBA and NHL Drafts are over, free agency now takes center stage. The chaos has begun, with basketball free agency starting at 6 p.m. ET yesterday, and NHL free agency starting today at 12 p.m. ET.
How it works: Free agency is an important part of the sports calendar, allowing athletes to choose where they want to play. Players are considered free agents when they are not under contract with a team or are allowed to receive offers from other teams. There are two types of free agents: restricted (RFAs) and unrestricted (UFAs). RFAs can have their current team match offers they receive, while UFAs have the freedom to sign with any team.
NBA players to watch: LeBron James is expected to re-sign with the LA Lakers, making way for other big names like Paul George and Klay Thompson to dominate the free agency discussions. George is linked to the Philadelphia 76ers, while Thompson is connected to teams like the Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks.
NHL players to watch: Center Steven Stamkos is a top target in NHL free agency after failing to reach a contract agreement with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The defending champion Florida Panthers have 11 players becoming UFAs, including Game 7 hero Sam Reinhart.
Stay tuned for more updates!
