2025 NBA free company: Biggest wants for all 30 groups

The NBA Finals are firmly within the rearview mirror, and the draft has additionally come and gone. Which means we’re now on the level when entrance places of work flip their efforts towards wining and eating whereas basketball newsbreakers put together for what’s basically their Super Bowl.

But not like different off-seasons, this yr’s free agent class is not fairly as dazzling — an obtainable participant pool largely comprised of middle-class expertise in a market that is trended towards squeezing out middle-class salaries because of the brand new, intimidating monetary restrictions.

Although that is to not say it will not be a summer season full of influence signings. Some of essentially the most significant strikes are those that bolster an already established core, not all the time those that shake issues up. Think again to final yr and Russell Westbrook becoming a member of the Nuggets, the Clippers including Kris Dunn or the now-champion Thunder signing Isaiah Hartenstein to supply the precise kind of rebounding effort and inside stability that helped them seize a title.

So to get you prepared for the low season, this is a take a look at all 30 groups’ largest wants and who they may covet as negotiations formally start on Monday at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.

RFA = Restricted Free Agent, UFA = Unrestricted Free Agent

Atlanta Hawks: Wing/frontcourt measurement

Recently minted normal supervisor Onsi Saleh, an Edmonton native, has gotten off to a roaring begin architecting the Hawks. He’s already revitalized the crew’s inside presence by including Kristaps Porzingis through a low-cost commerce, then drafting Asa Newell after transferring down 10 spots in a deal that will have made Atlanta the largest winner following Round 1.

Saleh’s work is not executed, nonetheless, if the Hawks are eager on making noise in an Eastern Conference ripe for the choosing. While the additions will assist, the Latvian huge man’s well being is not any assure — lacking 40 video games final yr and 25 the season earlier than — and Newell is an unproven rookie.

Potential targets: Al Horford (UFA), Precious Achiuwa (UFA), Chris Boucher (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA), Sandro Mamukelashvili (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Ben Simmons (UFA), Isaiah Jackson (RFA)

Boston Celtics: Low-cost centre depth

On the other finish of the Porzingis deal was the Celtics, who, after delivery off the one-time all-star — and Jrue Holiday in a separate commerce — additionally face the prospect of shedding their two different rotation centres (Al Horford and Luke Kornet) in free company.

While the upcoming marketing campaign could seem misplaced earlier than it began after Jayson Tatum went down within the playoffs, and it was adopted up by salary-shedding manoeuvres, the trio of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the lately acquired Anfernee Simons have the expertise to show in any other case.

Potential targets: Al Horford (UFA), Luke Kornet (UFA), Deandre Ayton (UFA), Thomas Bryant (UFA), Mason Plumlee (UFA), Bismack Biyombo (UFA), Jaxson Hayes (UFA), Bol Bol (UFA), Sandro Mamukelashvili (UFA), Christian Koloko (RFA)

Brooklyn Nets: Lead guard, foundational items

It’s exhausting to determine what precisely the Nets need to accomplish in 2025-26. On one hand, they’ve nonetheless acquired a pair of useful vets in Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton — every garnering curiosity within the commerce market — and enter the low season with essentially the most cap area within the league to try to add much more expertise, possibly even poach it.

Yet however, they simply turned the primary crew in NBA historical past to make 5 first-round draft picks. So are they seeking to push additional up the standings now or committing to a youth motion with hopes of future lottery luck as a substitute?

Potential targets: Josh Giddey (RFA), Jonathan Kuminga (RFA), Deandre Ayton (UFA), Tre Mann (RFA), Spencer Dinwiddie (UFA), Chris Paul (UFA)

Charlotte Hornets: Veteran frontcourt assist

The Hornets have executed properly up to now couple of days to not solely enhance the roster but additionally improve the tradition of a ball membership that is hardly had an identification lately. Not solely drafting 1 / 4 of high-character rookies but additionally buying and selling for an coming into his prime Collin “Young Bull” Sexton, albeit on an expiring deal.

Bringing an grownup into the room — ideally a centre that may shepherd the likes of Ryan Kalkbrenner and 23-year-old Moussa Diabaté, who’ll probably get loads of reps after Charlotte traded away Mark Williams (once more) and Jusuf Nurkic — would solely additional assist that trigger. The mid-season addition of “Unc” Taj Gibson final yr proved to be a current instance of simply that sort of influence on a younger locker room.

Potential targets: DeAndre Jordan (UFA), Al Horford (UFA), Deandre Ayton (UFA), Bismack Biyombo (UFA), Chris Boucher (UFA), Ben Simmons (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), James Johnson (UFA)

Chicago Bulls: Younger/quicker Nikola Vucevic substitute

Bulls GM Arturas Karnisovas lastly hit the reset button, kinda. He shipped off many of the previous guys — most lately transferring a 28-year-old Lonzo Ball for a 25-year-old Isaac Okoro — to additional push the crew’s chips in direction of its youth-infused run-and-gun type. (If solely he may work out tips on how to ask for draft capital in future negotiations.)

An outlier in that strategy, nonetheless, is Chicago’s beginning centre, who’ll be coming into his age-35 season and easily cannot sustain with the numerous speedy kids.

Potential targets: Myles Turner (UFA), Deandre Ayton (UFA), Luke Kornet (UFA), Jaxson Hayes (UFA), Christian Koloko (RFA)

Cleveland Cavaliers: Wing/ahead depth

If there is a crew that should be most excited concerning the muddled panorama out East, it is the Cavs. Their 64-win season would probably have been remembered much more fondly had accidents not stymied their post-season run. But with its roster largely intact for not less than yet one more go at it, they enter 2025-26 in pole place atop the convention.

One of the larger questions surrounding Cleveland’s summer season plans was what Ty Jerome’s future has in retailer. Yet after the Cavaliers traded for Ball, presumably to fit in behind Darius Garland, it seems the breakout guard is ready for a departure. To purchase its new backup ground normal, nonetheless, Cleveland needed to half methods with arguably its greatest wing defender in Isaac Okoro.

Potential targets: Amir Coffey (UFA), Kai Jones (UFA), Precious Achiuwa (UFA), Ben Simmons (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA), Luke Kennard (UFA)

Dallas Mavericks: Established low-cost lead guard

While there’s loads of concentrate on the addition of Cooper Flagg in Dallas, the “win now” Mavericks, as GM Nico Harrison has repeatedly described, are nonetheless in want of a ground normal — that may be had with the usage of their $5.7 million taxplayer mid-level exception — whereas Kyrie Irving recovers from an ACL harm.

Hence why they seem like the “overwhelming favourites” to signal D’Angelo Russell, per NBA Insider Marc Stein.

Potential targets: D’Angelo Russell (UFA), Dennis Schroeder (UFA), Spencer Dinwiddie (UFA), Tyus Jones (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA), Chris Paul (UFA)

Denver Nuggets: Cheap backup centre

Had Game 7 of the West Semis gone Denver’s method and never OKC’s, the world could be a really completely different place proper now. But alas, the Nuggets nonetheless have arguably one of the best participant on the earth in Nikola Jokic, so that they’re by no means far off from making one other title run.

However, the Serbian famous person may use a breather once in a while, so some depth behind him would go a great distance. And ideally of the low-cost selection

Potential targets: Al Horford (UFA), DeAndre Jordan (UFA), Luke Kornet (UFA), Thomas Bryant (UFA), Mason Plumlee (UFA), Bismack Biyombo (UFA), Jaxson Hayes (UFA), Bol Bol (UFA), Sandro Mamukelashvili (UFA), Christian Koloko (RFA)

Detroit Pistons: Perimeter manufacturing

The Pistons had been NBA darlings final season after a outstanding 30-win soar from the yr prior, as they snapped a six-year playoff drought. But now, Detroit prepares for a marketing campaign the place they will not have the ability to catch their opponents without warning.

Adding extra exterior taking pictures will go a great distance in making life simpler for Cade Cunningham and co. Giving him extra perimeter weapons (particularly within the post-season), particularly if sharpshooter Malik Beasley — who’s NBA future is likely to be in jeopardy — had been to depart in free company.

Potential targets: Duncan Robinson (UFA), Quentin Grimes (RFA), Cam Thomas (RFA), Tre Mann (RFA), Gary Trent Jr. (UFA), Amir Coffey (UFA), Malik Beasley (UFA), Tim Hardaway Jr. (UFA), Luke Kennard (UFA), Jordan Clarkson (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA)

Golden State Warriors: Sign-and-trade accomplice for Jonathan Kuminga

Both via phrases and actions, it is turn into evident that Kuminga isn’t a part of Golden State’s future plans. And with the Warriors in place to make not less than yet one more push with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, utilizing the athletic 22-year-old RFA as a bargaining chip makes lots of sense.

Ultimately, whether or not it is via commerce or free company, the Bay Area squad wants so as to add some measurement across the rim.

Potential targets: Deandre Ayton (UFA), Al Horford (UFA), DeAndre Jordan (UFA), Mason Plumlee (UFA), Thomas Bryant (UFA), Moritz Wagner (UFA), Jaxson Hayes (UFA)

Houston Rockets: Veteran wing

H-Town did most of its work properly earlier than free company begins by buying and selling for Kevin Durant and re-signing a piece of its roster, specifically Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr.

And with that, the Rockets seem set to problem the Thunder within the West. But with a great chunk of the crew nonetheless so younger, having one other vet, ideally one with playoff expertise, could be a pleasant addition. Which is strictly why Houston went forward and signed Dorian Finney-Smith on a reported four-year deal.

Potential targets: Duncan Robinson (UFA), Bruce Brown Jr. (UFA), Larry Nance Jr., Gary Trent Jr. (UFA), Tim Hardaway Jr. (UFA), Luke Kennard (UFA), Amir Coffey (UFA), James Johnson (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Luke Kennard (UFA)

Indiana Pacers: Frontcourt depth

After a near-improbable run to inside one win of an NBA title, it is exhausting to know what subsequent season has in retailer for the Pacers. With Tyrese Haliburton set to overlook a great chunk of time, can Indiana keep afloat till he returns?

They deserve the good thing about the doubt after the 2025 post-season, however in addition they have some selections to make now. For starters, will they pony up and pay Myles Turner so the long-time Pacers huge man does not stroll in free company? In a market ravenous for centres, he is amongst one of the best obtainable. So it will probably take a great chunk of change to maintain him round (until he takes a team-friendly deal), and that is no assure from a Pacers crew that hasn’t gone into the luxurious tax in almost 20 years.

Potential targets: Myles Turner (UFA), Deandre Ayton (UFA), Larry Nance Jr., Al Horford (UFA), Ben Simmons (UFA), Sandro Mamukelashvili (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Mason Plumlee (UFA), Isaiah Jackson (RFA)

Los Angeles Clippers: Reserve guard/huge

After re-signing James Harden, the Clippers are largely locked into their group for the foreseeable future. And that is not a nasty factor, given they have been a mainstay within the West playoff image for the final half-decade and stay one of many league’s greatest defences.

But as one of many league’s oldest groups as properly, including some minutes-eating gamers may make the problem of staying recent come playoff time that a lot simpler.

Potential targets: Chris Paul (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Al Horford (UFA), Thomas Bryant (UFA), Sandro Mamukelashvili (UFA), Mason Plumlee (UFA), Jaxson Hayes (UFA),

Los Angeles Lakers: Starting centre/lob menace

Even earlier than Luka Doncic dropped into the Lakers’ lap, they wanted a starting-calibre centre. And now that LeBron James has opted in for the 2025-26 marketing campaign, the primary time in his profession he is not opted out the ultimate yr of a contract when having the choice to take action, L.A. has no time to waste.

The centre dilemma will not be a straightforward clear up for GM Rob Pelinka, nonetheless, because the Lakers are hardcapped on the second apron (presumably ruling out high UFA centre Myles Turner), and after the failed Mark Williams commerce, the remainder of the league now has a baseline of what to ask for in negotiations.

Yet Pelinka could have simply discovered an ace up his sleeve with the sudden emergence of Deandre Ayton on the open market, as the previous No. 1 choose reportedly searches for a “winning situation.”

Potential targets: Deandre Ayton (UFA), Al Horford (UFA), Thomas Bryant (UFA), Mason Plumlee (UFA)

Memphis Grizzlies: Veteran huge, taking pictures

After sending away Desmond Bane and buying Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony (utilizing greater than 100 per cent of the traded participant exemption to take action), the Grizzlies are hard-capped on the first apron.

And with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s new extension now on the books as properly, it is unlikely the Grizzlies may have an excessive amount of wage area to work with until they release some room.

Potential targets: Al Horford (UFA), Luke Kornet (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA), Chris Boucher (UFA), Kevon Looney (UFA), Mason Plumlee (UFA), Ben Simmons (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Luke Kennard (UFA), Ty Jerome (UFA)

Miami Heat: Backcourt depth

While Miami is a far cry from the world beaters that made a run to the Finals as an eighth seed, it is nonetheless constructed on that hard-nosed Heat Culture Pat Riley preaches so usually. Proving as a lot with a late push into the playoffs via the Play-In, even after the Jimmy Butler fiasco.

So, except for a giant splash like going after, say, Jonathan Kuminga, the Heat produce other issues to determine on the roster in the event that they need to construct on that last-season momentum from 2024-25.

Potential targets: Chris Paul (UFA), Dennis Schroeder (UFA), D’Angelo Russell (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Tyus Jones (UFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA), Jordan Clarkson (UFA), Tre Mann (RFA), Gary Trent Jr. (UFA), Bruce Brown (UFA), Tim Hardaway Jr. (UFA), Malik Beasley (UFA)

Milwaukee Bucks: lead guard/centre depth

If/when Giannis Antetokounmpo calls for a commerce, the dialog across the Bucks will shift drastically. But till that occurs, they nonetheless have a top-three participant on the earth value constructing round. And whereas the “Greek Freak” greater than held up his finish of the discount in these previous playoffs, the identical could not be mentioned for these round him. Milwaukee appeared downright previous because the youthful, quicker Pacers ran them out of the post-season.

It will not be simple to repair, nonetheless, as Damian Lillard’s Achilles harm and the departure of longtime beginning centre Brook Lopez complicates issues. But both method, GM Jon Horst has to determine a method to not waste no matter period of time he nonetheless has Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee for.

Potential targets: Myles Turner (UFA), Deandre Ayton (UFA), Jordan Clarkson (RFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA), Luke Kornet (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA), Chris Boucher (UFA), Tyus Jones (UFA), Tre Mann (RFA), Gary Trent Jr., Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Bruce Brown (UFA), Dennis Schroeder (UFA), Spencer Dinwiddie (UFA)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Guard depth, wing scoring

It’s already been a busy low season for the T-Wolves after they discovered new offers for Julius Randle and Naz Reid.

But if Minnesota goes to make one other deep playoff run, there’s nonetheless lots to kind out. Especially a PG rotation that largely encompasses a past-his-prime Mike Conley Jr. and a soon-to-be sophomore Rob Dillingham. That guard rotation acquired even dicier after Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s departure in free company.

Potential targets: Amir Coffey (UFA), Duncan Robinson (UFA), Jordan Clarkson (UFA), Gary Trent Jr., Russell Westbrook (UFA), Tim Hardaway Jr., Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA)

New Orleans Pelicans: An grownup within the room, centre depth

It’s been a busy low season within the Big Easy, but it surely’s not clear if meaning it has been a great one. While recently-hired GM Joe Dumars has injected the roster with an inflow of younger expertise (Jordan Poole, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen), how precisely they match collectively and alongside Zion Williamson is not instantly clear.

And with their strikes delivery off high-character vets like CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk, bringing in a mature voice may go a great distance for the Pelicans.

Potential targets: Al Horford (UFA), Chris Paul (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA)

New York Knicks: Reserves (and a coach)

Facetiously, I’d prefer to focus this bit on the Knicks’ largest free agent determination being one that will not even be enjoying for them subsequent season, itemizing off coaches as potential targets as a substitute.

But alas, let’s concentrate on the on-court matches within the Big Apple. If the now-over Tom Thibodeau tenure taught something, it is that not determining a option to contain your backups can come again to harm. Adding any sort of minutes-eating aid will go a great distance in boosting an already proficient top-end of the Knicks roster.

Potential targets: Amir Coffey (UFA), Gary Trent Jr. (UFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA), Chris Boucher (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA)

Oklahoma City Thunder: Guard depth

It’s all the time a problem to have a look at a roster that simply gained all of it, and saved its core intact and discover methods to enhance it. Something particularly tough for this OKC crew that is younger sufficient and armed with sufficient draft capital that its pure trajectory is upward, even with out notable acquisitions.

Still, GM Sam Presti is rarely one to take a seat on his palms, buying and selling for Alex Caruso and signing Isaiah Hartenstein final season, performing as proof.

Potential targets: Chris Paul (UFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA)

Orlando Magic: Playmaking and taking pictures

If there is a crew out East able to threaten the highest of the desk, it is the Magic. Fronted by a younger ascending wing pairing in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, Orlando took a giant step ahead by including Desmond Bane subsequent to them.

Still, the Magic are in want of a real table-setter, and one knockdown shooter alone will not make up for his or her woeful manufacturing from past the arc final season.

Potential targets: Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Tre Mann (RFA), Chris Paul (UFA), Jordan Clarkson (UFA), Gary Trent Jr. (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Duncan Robinson (UFA), Tim Hardaway Jr. (UFA), Cam Thomas (RFA)

Philadelphia 76ers: Wing/ahead depth

If there is a crew that really demonstrates how fickle the NBA might be, it is the 76ers. After being declared winners final low season following the addition of Paul George, a smattering of accidents derailed all of the momentum that summer season had constructed.

Now, it is time for GM Daryl Morey and co. to regroup and discover a option to take advantage of a roster that is half previous, half younger, and totally in want of a turnaround.

Potential targets: Amir Coffey (UFA), Gary Trent Jr. (UFA), Bruce Brown (UFA), Gary Payton II (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Luke Kennard (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA)

Phoenix Suns: Anything however taking pictures guards

Suns GM James Jones probably is not the envy of anybody, given the place he is in proper now. Granted, he is additionally accountable for most of the selections that led us right here.

Phoenix is above the second-apron regardless of being a roster filled with two-guards, a few centres after some draft-night dealings, and never a complete lot else. And for a crew not in command of most of its future property, tanking is not precisely an choice both.

Potential targets: Chris Paul (UFA), Tyus Jones (UFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Cameron Payne (UFA), Delon Wright (UFA), Bruce Brown (UFA), Luke Kornet (UFA), Al Horford (UFA)

Portland Trail Blazers: Reserve guard, taking pictures

For all of the groups itching to maneuver up the standings out East, the Blazers deserve credit score for attempting the identical in a way more loaded Western Conference. Adding Jrue Holiday in alternate for an expiring Anfernee Simons was a great way to bolster an already stout perimeter defence. Meanwhile, time will inform if shopping for out Deandre Ayton’s contract to usher within the Donovan Clingan/Hansen Yang period at centre will pan out.

If Portland needs to proceed getting higher, discovering a option to change Simons’ manufacturing, main the crew in scoring and three-point makes final season, will go a great distance.

Potential targets: Ty Jerome (UFA), Dennis Schroeder (UFA), Chris Paul (UFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA), Tyus Jones (UFA), Duncan Robinson (UFA), Amir Coffey (UFA), Bruce Brown (UFA), Gary Trent Jr. (UFA), Malik Beasley (UFA), Luke Kennard (UFA), Jordan Clarkson (UFA)

Sacramento Kings: De’Aaron Fox substitute

In the months since transferring their star guard to San Antonio, all Sacramento has executed is recreate Chicago’s roster. And sadly for Kings followers, not the Michael Jordan-led Bulls, however the DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine fronted squad.

All whereas they’ve but to discover a serviceable PG to approximate the sort of manufacturing Fox offered.

Potential targets: Josh Giddey (RFA), Ty Jerome (UFA), Tyus Jones (UFA), Chris Paul (UFA), Dennis Schroeder (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), D’Angelo Russell (UFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA)

San Antonio Spurs: Frontcourt depth

The Spurs have executed properly to encompass Victor Wembanyama with dynamic gamers up and down the roster forward of his third season within the NBA. With the draft-night additions of Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, there’s lots to work with from the guard and wing rotations.

What San Antonio may add is extra bigs behind Wemby, so the teen does not get stretched even thinner than he already bodily is.

Potential targets: Al Horford (UFA), Bismack Biyombo (UFA), Chris Boucher (UFA), Ben Simmons (UFA), Guerschon Yabusele (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA)

Toronto Raptors: Frontcourt depth, ground spacing

As the Raptors navigate a brand new period, one now not led by former president Masai Ujiri, they will have some clear areas of must kind out. And whereas they left the draft with a pair of versatile defensive skills in Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin, clearly seeking to develop an identification on that facet of the ball, Toronto was left with lots to work on offensively.

Without a real backup centre or an abundance of court-stretching shooters, it may price the Raptors a possibility to make their first playoff look since 2022.

Potential targets: Deandre Ayton (UFA), Al Horford (UFA), Thomas Bryant (UFA), Amir Coffey (UFA), Trey Lyles (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA)

Utah Jazz: Veteran presence

It’s clear the Jazz are going all-in on a youth motion after buying and selling away Collin Sexton to open up room for guys like Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier. And with the addition of fifth-overall choose Ace Bailey, Utah has put collectively an intriguing pool of children.

However, they’ve but to ascertain any sort of tradition or identification beneath head coach Will Hardy in addition to one predicated on securing lottery balls. Bringing in some vets to point out the crew tips on how to win and what it takes to be a professional, could be a savvy transfer for a Jazz crew full of promise.

Potential targets: Chris Paul (UFA), Russell Westbrook (UFA), Malcolm Brogdon (UFA), Larry Nance Jr. (UFA), Luke Kornet (UFA), Kevon Looney (UFA), Al Horford (UFA), Delon Wright (UFA)

Washington Wizards: Defensive-oriented frontcourt depth

The Wizards have already executed what the Jazz should do, albeit to an excessive diploma. Washington has added a plethora of veterans, largely by taking up their expiring offers, in hopes of liberating up cap area within the close to future whereas additionally giving their kids a bunch of mentors.

If the Wizards tinker with the roster a bit extra, nonetheless, the combo of younger and previous may simply put collectively a enjoyable season of basketball when it is all mentioned and executed.

Potential targets: Clint Capela (UFA), Al Horford (UFA), Kevon Looney (UFA), Mason Plumlee (UFA), Luke Kornet (UFA), Ben Simmons (UFA), Day’Ron Sharpe (UFA)

To wrap up and assist navigate the always-rapid NBA low season, listed below are some key dates to keep watch over:

June 23: Teams can negotiate with upcoming UFAs from their very own roster
June 25-26: NBA Draft.
June 29: Last day for crew/participant choice to be exercised, final day for RFAs to obtain a qualifying supply.
June 30: Teams can start negotiating with all different upcoming UFAs (6 p.m. ET).
July 6: Signings, extensions and trades might be made official (12:01 p.m. ET).