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Huascar Ynoa Moving To Gwinnett
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) was promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett and will be in the lineup on Friday night against Charlotte. The 23-year-old has been out for months now because of a fractured right hand. However, after making appearances in Single-A, it now appears as if Ynoa could be back on the big […]
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Jake Lamb Activated On Friday
Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Jake Lamb (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 30-year-old veteran has been out since the beginning of June because of a strained right quad and has most recently been working his way back at Triple-A Charlotte over the last few weeks. Throughout 31 games this […]
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Julius Randle Staying In New York
Forward Julius Randle agreed to a four-year, $117 million contract to remain in New York. The final year of the deal includes a player option, and it comes after 26-year-old averaged a career-high 24.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 6.0 assists last season. Randle also played nearly 38 minutes in each of his 71 games, all […]
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Khem Birch Agrees To Three-Year Deal With Toronto
Center Khem Birch agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal with the Raptors on Thursday. After spending his entire career with the Orlando Magic, the 28-year-old ended last season with Toronto, averaging 11.9 points, 7.6 boards, and 1.2 blocks throughout 19 games, including 17 as a member of the starting lineup. With Aron Baynes now […]
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Stephen Curry Agrees To Contract Extension
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has agreed to a four-year, $215 contract extension. Although Curry has battled injuries throughout the years, he resumed his elite-level play last season, averaging 32 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.2 steals while shooting just over 42 percent from deep. Fantasy managers should consider the former MVP a top-10 fantasy […]
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Otto Porter Jr. Going To The Bay Area
Forward Otto Porter Jr. is heading to Golden State after agreeing to a deal with the Warriors, and he will land a veteran's minimum salary when the free agency moratorium ends on August 6. After averaging 14.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and shooting 44.1 percent from deep in Washington during the 2017-18 campaign, the 10-year professional […]
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Rudy Deal Moving On From Spurs
Free-agent forward Rudy Gay has agreed to the terms of a two-year, $12.1 million deal to join the Jazz. While the veteran is well past his prime, he was still a solid contributor for the Spurs throughout his four seasons in San Antonio, averaging 11.4 points in only 21.6 minutes per game during his final […]
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Talen Horton-Tucker Staying In L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker has agreed to a three-year, $32 million contract to remain with the team. The 20-year-old is one of the most highly touted up-and-coming players in the league, and he will have a chance to gain meaningful minutes off the bench during his third season in the league. Horton-Tucker averaged […]
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Kendrick Nunn Agrees To Deal With Lakers
Guard Kendrick Nunn has agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers. After the Heat withdrew its qualifying offer, making the 26-year-old an unrestricted free agent, he will now head to Los Angeles to join LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis. Nunn had the potential for an enhanced role in Miami. However, after Kyle […]
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Markieff Morris Heading To Miami
Forward Markieff Morris has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Heat. Although Morris didn't do enough on the fantasy end on most nights last season, he did average 10.6 points and 6.1 rebounds throughout 27 games as a starter while with the Lakers. He will likely see a similar workload in Miami, so […]
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George Hill Likely Heading Back To Milwaukee
Guard George Hill reportedly plans to sign with the Bucks. On Tuesday, the veteran was waived by his former employer, the Philadelphia 76ers, so it didn't take him long to find work. Hill will head back to Milwaukee, where he played for two years, finishing his final season in 2020 by averaging 9.4 points, 3.6 […]
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Ish Smith Heading To Charlotte
Guard Ish Smith agreed to a one-year deal with the Hornets on Tuesday night. The 33-year-old will now be suiting up for his 11th NBA team, although his role likely won't change despite the change of scenery. He averaged 6.7 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.4 rebounds off the bench in Washington during the 2020-21 campaign, […]
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Marc Gasol To Return For Another Season
Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol will return for the 2021-22 campaign. Although the 36-year-old is a ways away from his glory days in Memphis, the veteran has a higher ceiling now than in previous seasons, primarily after the departures of Montrezl Harrell and Andre Drummond. Gasol averaged only 5.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.1 […]
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DeMar DeRozan Traded To The Bulls
The Spurs and Bulls agreed on a sign-and-trade deal that will send DeMar DeRozan to the Windy City in exchange for Al-Farouq Aminu, Thaddeus Young, and some picks. DeRozan will be landing a three-year, $86 million contract as well, joining Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and Lonzo Ball to compile a playoff-caliber squad. The 31-year-old has […]
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Dewayne Dedmon Returning To South Beach
Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon will remain in South Beach after agreeing to a one-year deal on Monday evening. Dedmon will stay behind Bam Adebayo on the depth chart, so he doesn't have much fantasy value, even in deeper formats. The 31-year-old averaged 7.1 points and 5.4 rebounds throughout 16 games last season and should […]
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Richaun Holmes Remaining With The Kings
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes has agreed to a four-year deal worth $55 million to remain with the team. Although he was looking for more, it was apparently enough to keep him from going elsewhere. The 27-year-old averaged 14.2 points, 8.3 boards, and 1.6 blocks throughout 61 games last season. Fantasy managers should be concerned […]
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Gorgui Dieng Heading To Atlanta
Center Gorgui Dieng has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Hawks. The 31-year-old has averaged 7.8 points and 6.0 rebounds through his tenure in the league. However, he isn't expected to contribute much on the fantasy end and will likely stay buried behind Clint Capela on the depth chart in Atlanta. However, […]
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Devonte’ Graham Changing Teams
Guard Devonte' Graham agreed to a four-year, $47 million contract with the Pelicans on Monday night. The deal is a sign-and-trade, so it's beneficial for both clubs and Graham, who will now take over for the recently departed Lonzo Ball. The 26-year-old averaged 13.3 points and 5.4 rebounds throughout three seasons in Charlotte, so he […]
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Cameron Payne Agrees To Stay In Phoenix
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne agreed on Monday night to remain with the team. The deal is worth $19 million over three years, and it will become official on August 6. The 28-year-old was a critical piece in the club's advancement to the NBA Finals, averaging 9.3 points and 3.2 assists during the postseason. Although […]
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Jarrett Allen Comes To Terms On A New Deal
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen agreed to a $100 million contract on Monday night. The deal will keep him with the team for the next five years, although it won't become official until August 6, when the NBA free agency moratorium is over. Allen began last season in Brooklyn and split time with DeAndre Jordan. […]
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Blake Griffin Agrees To One-Year Deal With Brooklyn
Forward Blake Griffin agreed to a one-year deal on Monday night to remain in Brooklyn. The multi-time All-Star began the 2020-21 season in Detroit. However, after receiving a buyout, he signed with the Nets, where he averaged 10 points and 4.7 boards throughout 26 regular-season games in the Big Apple. Nonetheless, while health issues have […]
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Tomas Satoransky Moving To New Orleans
Guard Tomas Satoransky is heading to the Pelicans after he was included in a deal that sent Lonzo Ball to Chicago. The 29-year-old has a chance to see an uptick in production in New Orleans after he's had flashes of inconsistent efficiency over the years. He averaged 9.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.2 steals throughout […]
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Mike Conley Agrees To Return To Utah
Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley will remain with the team. The veteran agreed to a $68 million deal on Monday to keep him in Utah for the next three seasons. Conley averaged 16.2 points, 6.0 assists, and 1.4 steals throughout only 51 games last season. Injuries have plagued the 14-year professional over the years, so […]
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Tim Hardaway Jr. Staying Put
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. will remain with the team after agreeing to a four-year, $72 million contract. The deal will become official on August 6, when the free agency moratorium is over. Hardaway averaged 16.6 points while shooting nearly 39.1 percent from deep last season, and despite his struggles on occasion, the team […]
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Will Barton Staying In Denver
Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton is staying in the Mile High City. After Barton declined his $14.7 million player option a few weeks ago, the veteran agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract on Monday night. The deal will become official on August 6, when the free agency moratorium ends. The 10-year veteran has been […]
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Chris Paul Staying In Phoenix
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is remaining in Arizona. After declining his $44 million player option, the veteran will agree to a four-year deal that could be worth up to $120 million. Although injuries have plagued the 36-year-old over the years, he remains an efficient fantasy option when healthy. He averaged 16.4 points, 8.9 assists […]
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Spencer Dinwiddie To Meet With Washington
Free-agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie will meet with the Wizards on Monday. With the Lakers, Bulls, and Heat already locking up its starting point guards, Dinwiddie is running out of options. Brooklyn also holds most of the cards regarding his future, primarily since the team has "Bird Rights," so a sign-and-trade agreement may be his best […]
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Kyle Lowry Agrees To Deal With Heat
Kyle Lowry has agreed to terms on a three-year deal (via a sign-and-trade) with the Miami Heat on Monday. Although the signing isn't official, at least not yet, the transaction puts an end to months of speculation regarding his future in the league. Lowry is arguably the greatest player in Raptor's history, and he finished […]
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Lonzo Ball Heading To Chicago
The Pelicans and Bulls agreed to a sign-and-trade deal on Monday that will send Lonzo Ball to the Windy City. In return, New Orleans will receive Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple, and a second-round draft pick. Ball had to sign a four-year, $85 million contract to make the deal happen, and he will likely see plenty […]
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Gruden Excited About Foster Moreau
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau had an impressive rookie campaign, finishing his inaugural season with five touchdowns. However, injuries plagued the 24-year-old in 2020, and he ended with just seven catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Nonetheless, head coach John Gruden remains excited about the duo of Moreau and Darren Waller in […]
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