Timberwolves, Knicks, Rockets Eye Key NBA Free Agents Ahead 2025 Season

As the 2025 NBA free agency period opens, the Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed key players but are expected to let Nickeil Alexander-Walker explore other opportunities, with teams like the Hawks, Bucks, Clippers, Heat, Pistons, and Rockets showing interest. The Timberwolves are looking to add depth at the big and point guard positions, with Tyus Jones among the prime targets on a veteran's minimum contract, attracting inquiries from the Clippers, Knicks, Magic, Nuggets, and possibly a return to the Suns. The Houston Rockets are aggressively pursuing free agents, including Dorian Finney-Smith, Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard, aiming to strengthen their playoff chances; they face competition from teams such as the Lakers and Knicks. The New York Knicks, needing guard depth after a weak bench performance last season, are particularly interested in Jones, who has previously shown willingness to take a pay cut to join the team. The Knicks have limited salary cap space but could secure Jones on a taxpayer midlevel or minimum contract, while other teams like the Magic and Nuggets also remain in the mix. Overall, several teams are poised to make strategic moves in free agency to address roster needs ahead of the 2025-2026 NBA season.