The Brooklyn Nets have already been linked to big-name players ahead of a pivotal offseason . They could target a plethora of stars to get competitive and become a postseason contender in 2027. The NBA's free agency classes have been dwindling over the last few years because of how organizations and players handle contracts in the modern era. If a star won't sign an extension, teams will simply trade them for value rather than keeping them around for that final season for an eventual departure over the summer. But this offseason still has a few high-profile players hitting the unrestricted market, one of them being Los Angeles Lakers wing Austin Reaves. The 27-year-old is coming off another impressive year, averaging 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Injuries hampered his playoff run, but he is still a highly coveted name. Reaves is projected to opt out of his $14 million salary for the 2026-27 season.…