Oldest And Youngest Players On 2025/26 NBA Rosters
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For the third consecutive season, LeBron James will open the NBA campaign as the league’s senior statesman. The Los Angeles Lakers forward, born on December 30, 1984, turns 41 later this year.
James is no longer the only 40-something in uniform. Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers), who celebrated his 40th birthday on May 6, ranks as the second-oldest active player, while Kyle Lowry (Philadelphia 76ers) will reach the milestone on March 25.
Oldest Players Entering 2025/26
The 10 oldest players under contract heading into opening night are:
- LeBron James, Lakers — born 12/30/1984
- Chris Paul, Clippers — born 5/6/1985
- Kyle Lowry, 76ers — born 3/25/1986
- Garrett Temple, Raptors — born 5/8/1986
- Al Horford, Warriors — born 6/3/1986
- Jeff Green, Rockets — born 8/28/1986
- Joe Ingles, Timberwolves — born 10/2/1987
- Mike Conley, Timberwolves — born 10/11/1987
- Stephen Curry, Warriors — born 3/14/1988
- Brook Lopez, Clippers — born 4/1/1988
The Clippers and Warriors, two of the league’s most veteran-heavy rosters, each place multiple names on the list. Minnesota also lands two entrants, balancing out its youthful core with seasoned leadership.
Youngest Players Entering 2025/26
All 10 of the league’s youngest players were selected in the 2025 draft. Topping the group is No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, who will not turn 19 until December 21.
- Cooper Flagg, Mavericks — born 12/21/2006
- Noa Essengue, Bulls — born 12/18/2006
- Joan Beringer, Timberwolves — born 11/6/2006
- Jeremiah Fears, Pelicans — born 10/14/2006
- Khaman Maluach, Suns — born 9/14/2006
- Ace Bailey, Jazz — born 8/13/2006
- Rocco Zikarsky*, Timberwolves — born 7/11/2006
- Kasparas Jakucionis, Heat — born 5/29/2006
- Nolan Traore, Nets — born 5/28/2006
- Ben Saraf, Nets — born 4/14/2006
*Zikarsky is signed to a two-way contract.
Brooklyn narrowly missed adding an additional name, with fellow rookie Egor Demin ranking just outside the top 10 at No. 11. The Nets and Timberwolves are the only franchises featuring two of the league’s 10 youngest players.
Veterans such as P.J. Tucker, Taj Gibson, and James Johnson remain unsigned and could alter the senior list if they secure new deals before opening night.
Source: Hoops Rumors
