According to ESPN's famous reporter Shams, several sources revealed that the No. 2 pick Ayton and the Trail Blazers finalized the buyout agreement and became free agents after passing the clarification period.

Next, let's take a look at the current situation of the 2018 draft players. Some have become new NBA candidates, while others are all the same:

No. 1 pick, Ayton has played 398 games so far in his career, scoring 6542 points, 4167 rebounds and 649 assists.

On July 15, 2022, a four-year, US$133 million contract was signed, and it was revealed that it had finalized a buyout agreement with the Trail Blazers. In the 2025-26 season, Ayton's salary was $35.55 million.

The second place, Bagley played 289 games so far in his career, scoring 3479 points, 1889 rebounds and 253 assists.

A three-year, US$37.5 million contract was signed on July 6, 2022, and the contract expires this summer. In the 2024-25 season, Bagley's salary was $12.5 million.

Tanhua, Doncic has played 450 games so far in his career, scoring 12,878 points, 3,881 rebounds, 3,700 assists.

A five-year, US$215 million contract was signed on August 10, 2021. In the 2025-26 season, Doncic's salary was US$46 million. In the No. 4 pick, Jaren Jackson Jr. has played 407 games so far in his career, scoring 7518 points, 2258 rebounds, and 602 assists.

A four-year, US$105 million contract was signed on October 18, 2021, and the contract expires after the end of next season. In the 2025-26 season, JJJ's salary was US$23.41 million. In the No. 5 pick, Trae Young has played 483 games so far in his career, scoring 12,220 points, 1,687 rebounds, and 4,748 assists.

A five-year, US$173 million contract was signed on August 6, 2021. In the 2025-26 season, Trae Young's salary was $46 million. In the No. 6 pick, Bamba has played 364 games so far in his career, scoring 2461 points, 1980 rebounds, 306 assists.

Before the 2024-25 season, Bamba signed a one-year basic salary contract with the Clippers, but he was traded to the Jazz in February and was later sacked. After that, the Pelicans signed a 10-day contract with Bamba. In the No. 7 pick, Wendel Carter Jr. has played 383 games so far in his career, scoring 4565 points, 3173 rebounds, 765 assists.

On October 8, 2024, a three-year, 59 million early contract renewal was signed, and the contract expired in the 2028-29 season. In the 2025-26 season, Carter's salary was $18.1 million.

8th pick, Sexton has played 407 games so far in his career, scoring 7658 points, 1144 rebounds and 1505 assists.

The contract of 4 years and US$72 million was signed on September 3, 2022, and the 2025-26 season expires. In the 2025-26 season, Sexton's salary was $19.175 million.

9th pick, Knox has played 320 games so far in his career, scoring 2322 points, 893 rebounds and 233 assists.

In the 2024-25 season, Knox and the Warriors signed two 10-day short contracts in succession, and then the signing season ended. In the No. 10th pick, Mikal Bridges has played 556 games so far in his career, scoring 8204 points, 2207 rebounds and 1517 assists.

The contract of $90 million for four years was signed on October 18, 2021, and the 2025-26 season expired. In the 2025-26 season, Oshima's salary was $24.9 million.

11th pick, Alexander has played 462 games so far in his career, scoring 11,294 points, 2,211 rebounds, 2,362 assists.

On August 6, 2021, a five-year contract of US$173 million was signed, and the 2026-27 season expired. In the 2025-26 season, SGA's salary was $38.33 million.

ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks pointed out that if nothing unexpected happens, Thunder star Alexander (expected) will sign a four-year, $293 million super maximum salary in the offseason this year, with an average annual salary of up to $73.25 million. The last season (2030-31 season) reached $81.45 million, which will make Alexander the first player in the NBA to earn more than $80 million a year. In the No. 12 pick, Miles Bridges has played 424 games so far in his career, scoring 6642 points, 2627 rebounds and 1135 assists.

On July 18, 2024, a three-year, three-year, 75 million contract was signed. In the 2025-26 season, Xiaoqiao's salary is $25 million. In the No. 14th pick, Michael Porter Jr. has played 345 games so far in his career, scoring 5597 points, 2209 rebounds and 485 assists.

Potter Jr. and the Nuggets reached a maximum salary renewal contract in 2021, with a contract of US$172 million for five years, and the contract expires in the 2026-27 season. Porter Jr.'s salary is $38.333 million in the 2025-26 season.

17th pick, Divincenzo has played 416 games so far in his career, scoring 4469 points, 1783 rebounds and 1199 assists.

signed a four-year, $50 million contract on July 8, 2023. In the 2025-26 season, Divincenzo's salary was US$11.99 million. In the No. 21 pick, Grayson Allen has played 403 games so far in his career, scoring 4250 points, 1216 rebounds, 812 assists.

signed a four-year, $70 million contract on April 17, 2024. Grayson Allen's salary was $16.875 million in the 2025-26 season. In the No. 24 pick, Anthony Simmons has played 389 games so far in his career, scoring 5837 points, 973 rebounds and 1265 assists.

On July 1, 2022, Anfini Simmons renewed his contract with the Trail Blazers for 4 years and $100 million, and the 2025-26 season expires. In the new season, A-Simmons' salary is $27.679 million.

In this offseason, the Celtics sent off Ju Holiday and exchanged the Trail Blazers for Anthony Simmons and two second round picks (from the Knicks in 2030 and from the Trail Blazers in 2031). In the No. 25th show, Wagner of the Greater Wagner has played 363 games so far in his career, scoring 3328 points, 1436 rebounds and 439 assists.

On July 2, 2023, Wagner, the Greater Wagner renewed his contract with a 2-year, 16 million contract. The 2025-26 season contract expired, and Wagner's salary in the new season was $11 million.

According to previous reports, the Magic refused to execute the Big Wagner team option, but may still renew his contract.

33, Brunson played 487 games so far in his career, scoring 8821 points, 1549 rebounds, 2449 assists.

On July 13, 2024, Brunson renewed the Knicks early with a four-year, $156.5 million contract (Brunson was originally eligible to sign a five-year, $269 million contract in the 2025 offseason).

Brunson's salary was $34.944 million in the 2025-26 season. In the No. 37 pick, Gary Trent Jr. has played 415 games so far in his career, scoring 5698 points, 983 rebounds, and 599 assists.

On July 17, 2024, Trent joined the Bucks with a minimum salary of 2.6 million. According to famous reporter Jake Fischer, the Bucks hope to leave swingman Gary Trent Jr., but the defender is likely to attract many suitors.

60th pick, Costas Antetokounmpo (Antetokounmpo's younger brother) has played 22 games so far in his career, scoring 21 points, 23 rebounds and 3 assists. Letters signed into the NBA in the 2018-19 season and played in just 3 seasons.