Free agency officially begins today at 6 p.m. ET, marking a significant moment in the NBA calendar as teams and players finalize their decisions on contract options and qualifying offers.

Several notable players, including Kyrie Irving and James Harden, have declined their options, entering free agency as unrestricted free agents.

Russell Westbrook, a former Kia MVP, also declined his option for the upcoming season, further adding to the pool of unrestricted free agents.

In addition to these stars, players like Fred VanVleet and P.J. Tucker have had their options declined, making them available on the open market.

Unrestricted free agency has also opened up for Tre Mann and Day'Ron Sharpe, who did not receive qualifying offers from their respective teams.

On the other hand, some players chose to exercise their options to remain with their teams for another year, including LeBron James, Khris Middleton, and Andre Drummond.

Teams have also exercised options for players like Tony Bradley and Quinten Post, ensuring their continued presence for the next season.

Duncan Robinson has opted for early termination of his contract, joining the ranks of free agents.

Qualifying offers were extended to players such as Josh Giddey and Cam Thomas, allowing their teams to retain matching rights during free agency.

The landscape of free agency also includes various two-way players, with restricted free agents like Taran Armstrong being highlighted.

As the clock ticks down to the start of free agency, the decisions made by these players will significantly impact team rosters and strategies moving forward.