LeBron James is no stranger to history. But even by LeBron’s standards, this is really something.
The Lakers superstar is now 41 and has already shared a 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 May 6, 2026.
Oldest NBA Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | Age |
| 1 | LeBron James | Lakers | 41 years, 127 days |
| 2 | Taj Gibson | Grizzlies | 40 years, 316 days |
| 3 | Kyle Lowry | 76ers | 40 years, 42 days |
| 4 | Garrett Temple | Raptors | 39 years, 363 days |
| 5 | Al Horford | Warriors | 39 years, 337 days |
| 6 | Jeff Green | Rockets | 39 years, 251 days |
| 7 | Joe Ingles | Timberwolves | 38 years, 216 days |
| 8 | Mike Conley Jr. | Timberwolves | 38 years, 207 days |
| 9 | Stephen Curry | Warriors | 38 years, 53 days |
| 10 | Brook Lopez | Clippers | 38 years, 35 days |
| 11 | DeAndre Jordan | Pelicans | 37 years, 289 days |
| 12 | Kevin Love | Jazz | 37 years, 241 days |
| 13 | Kevin Durant | Rockets | 37 years, 219 days |
| 14 | Russell Westbrook | Kings | 37 years, 175 days |
| 15 | Nicolas Batum | Clippers | 37 years, 143 days |
| 16 | DeMar DeRozan | Kings | 36 years, 272 days |
| 17 | James Harden | Cavaliers | 36 years, 253 days |
| 18 | Jimmy Butler | Warriors | 36 years, 234 days |
| 19 | Klay Thompson | Mavericks | 36 years, 87 days |
| 20 | Draymond Green | Warriors | 36 years, 63 days |
Oldest NBA Player Ever
Nat Hickey is the oldest active NBA player on record 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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