Mathias Lessort, Kevin Punter, and Chima Moneke headline the list of the biggest EuroLeague stars set to hit the 2025 free agency. Although even more players under contract could potentially make moves, BasketNews has compiled a list of the top names likely to be targeted on the market.
After a chaotic and unpredictable 2024 free agency, a few EuroLeague stars are poised to make waves in the summer of 2025. While it may be hard to top the 2024 offseason, where 7 of the 10 All-EuroLeague players were active in the market, several elite names could still be on the move.
European free agency is a different beast compared to the NBA. It's not always about expiring contracts. All-EuroLeague players like Wade Baldwin and Lorenzo Brown made moves despite long-term deals with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Others, such as Kevin Punter, Codi Miller-McIntyre, and Bonzie Colson, also found new homes under similar circumstances.
In European basketball, even a long-term contract doesn't offer much security—one poor season can lead a club to cut ties and terminate the agreement.
There's no clear structure to EuroLeague free agency, making it tough to predict the market. But let's say we're living in a perfect EuroLeague. BasketNews has compiled a list of the top 10 biggest names potentially hitting the market in 2025.
Players with contracts that include options for future seasons aren't featured on the list, as they aren't technically on expiring deals.
Being on an expiring contract also adds intriguing dynamics. Negotiations between players and teams often begin well before the summer, so it's common to see top players being lured around winter, with some clubs pushing for long-term commitments even earlier.
In some cases, players are extra motivated to elevate their performance when their next contract is on the line, so you can often expect them to raise their level of play.
Teams often work ahead to secure their stars, as seen with Mike James, Edy Tavares, Shane Larkin, and Mario Hezonja, who all extended their stays this summer on better terms.
But with the unpredictable nature of EuroLeague free agency—and the NBA always looming—anything can happen.
The in-depth list highlights 10 major EuroLeague names, but at the end of the article, you'll also find a selection of other standout players who are set to hit free agency next summer.
Keep in mind that this list of ten names might be very subjective, as various factors beyond just skill and performance were considered.
Mathias Lessort
Mathias Lessort has arguably been the most dominant center in the EuroLeague over the past two seasons.
He's the only player to make the All-EuroLeague First Team in consecutive years from 2022 to 2024.
With Partizan and Panathinaikos, Lessort led all big men in key categories, ranking 6th overall in scoring, 1st in PIR, total rebounds, offensive boards, fouls drawn, 2-point shots made, and even 11th in steals.
At just 28 and approaching his prime, Lessort is set to
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