LeBron James is no stranger to history. But even by LeBron’s standards, this is really something.
The newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers is now 41 and has already shared the court with his son Bronnie. And LeBron’s presence is no team gimmick – he’s still a major contributor who’s scoring 20 points per game.
LeBron James remains the oldest active player in the NBA and has been for a few years now. He does still have a while to go to catch guys like Robert Parish and Vince Carter, both of whom played into their mid-40s.
Below is a list of the oldest NBA players, with their ages as of July 27, 2026.
Oldest NBA Players in 2026-27
| Rank | Player | Team | Age |
| 1 | LeBron James | 76ers | 41 years, 209 days |
| 2 | Taj Gibson | Grizzlies | 41 years, 33 days |
| 3 | Al Horford | Warriors | 40 years, 54 days |
| 4 | Jeff Green | Rockets | 39 years, 333 days |
| 5 | Mike Conley Jr. | Celtics | 38 years, 289 days |
| 6 | Stephen Curry | Warriors | 38 years, 135 days |
| 7 | Brook Lopez | Clippers | 38 years, 117 days |
| 8 | DeAndre Jordan | Pelicans | 38 years, 6 days |
| 9 | Kevin Love | Jazz | 37 years, 323 days |
| 10 | Kevin Durant | Rockets | 37 years, 301 days |
| 11 | Russell Westbrook | Kings | 37 years, 257 days |
| 12 | Nicolas Batum | Clippers | 37 years, 225 days |
| 13 | DeMar DeRozan | Current Free Agent | 36 years, 354 days |
| 14 | James Harden | Cavaliers | 36 years, 335 days |
| 15 | Jimmy Butler | Warriors | 36 years, 316 days |
| 16 | Klay Thompson | Mavericks | 36 years, 169 days |
| 17 | Draymond Green | Warriors | 36 years, 145 days |
| 18 | Mason Plumlee | Spurs | 36 years, 144 days |
| 19 | Paul George | Celtics | 36 years, 86 days |
| 20 | Jrue Holiday | Trail Blazers | 36 years, 45 days |
Oldest NBA Player Ever
Nat Hickey is the oldest NBA player to have been on an active roster at 45 years and 363 days.
The former undrafted swingman logged a game with the Providence Steamrollers just days before his 46th birthday back in 1948.
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