Hornets Draft LaMelo Ball At Third Overall

With the third pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets have selected guard LaMelo Ball, who spent last season in the NBL playing for the Illawarra Hawks. In 12 games, Ball averaged 17 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. A familiar name long before this year, Ball -- whose brother Lonzo […]

Warriors Use Second Overall Pick On James Wiseman

The Golden State Warriors have used the No. 2 overall pick on Memphis center James Wiseman. Arguably the most contentious player on NBA Twitter in the lead up to the draft, Wiseman is a strong finisher at the basket and has a chance to be an elite back-to-the-basket center. Of course, the NBA has moved […]

Timberwolves Use First Pick On Anthony Edwards

With the first pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves have selected Georgia guard Anthony Edwards. A physical shooting guard, there are valid concerns about his shotmaking, as he connected on just 29.4 percent of his three-point attempts in his lone college season. Still, Edwards averaged 19.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, […]

Detroit Acquires Trevor Ariza, No. 16 Pick In 2020 Draft

The Detroit Pistons have acquired veteran forward Trevor Ariza and the No. 16 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft from Houston in exchange for a future first-round selection. Ariza had just been acquired by the Rockets from the Trail Blazers earlier in the week in a deal that sent Robert Covington out west, with […]

Klay Thompson Injures Leg, Will Undergo Tests

Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Klay Thompson (leg) has suffered an injury to his lower leg and he is set to undergo tests. Early indications sound as if the injury may be significant for Thompson. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that he was unable to put weight on the leg while he was […]

Danny Green Traded To Philadelphia

Guard Danny Green will be heading to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward/center Al Horford. The veteran sharpshooter has now been traded twice over the last few days, previously being dealt from the Lakers to Oklahoma City for guard Dennis Schroder. In Green's lone season in Los Angeles, he averaged eight points, 3.3 boards, […]

Al Horford Heading To Oklahoma City

The 76ers have traded forward/center Al Horford to the Thunder in exchange for guard Danny Green and some picks. Horford, who turned 34 in June, averaged 11.9 points, 6.8 boards, and a career-low 45 percent shooting from the field during his only season in Philadelphia. Although his best days are likely behind him, he should […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Not Returning With Mavs

Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein has decided to decline his $2.7 million player option for next season. He only made 13 appearances in Dallas last season and was buried on the depth chart. The 27-year-old still has plenty of potential, but needs to find the right place for himself. He might have late-round draft appeal […]

Anthony Davis Declines Player Option

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has declined his $28.7 million player option for next season. Lakers fans shouldn't be worried since this was expected all along. Davis is fully expected to be back in a Lakers uniform next season. The full details about his deal have not been worked out, but it'd be shocking […]

Nicolas Batum Returning To Charlotte

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum unsurprisingly accepted his $27.1 million player option for next season. This comes as no surprise to anyone after Batum's fantasy value died in Charlotte. He was barely part of the rotation last year and it's unlikely anything changes this season. Batum will serve as a benchwarmer and veteran mentor for […]

Evan Fournier Sticking In Orlando

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier will pick up his $17 million player option for next season. It's unlikely Fournier would get more money on the open market, so probably a smart idea by him. This could turn out to be a great decision for Fournier, assuming he stays healthy. The Magic don't have many options […]

Fantasy Basketball Fallers - 2019-2020 Season Review

It's NBA Draft Week! While there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies (check out all of our NBA Draft analysis here) we still need to take some time to reflect on the 2019-2020 season. We have the shortest NBA offseason EVER this year and it's already time to do some evaluation of […]

Wesley Matthews Declining Player Option

Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews has reportedly decided to decline his $2.7 million player option for next season. The veteran guard started in all 67 games that he appeared in last season. Matthews could be looking for a bigger role elsewhere with the Bucks bringing in more talent this offseason. There should be plenty of […]

Rajon Rondo Expected To Leave Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is expected to decline his $2.6 million player option for next season. The organization has agreed to a trade that lands them guard Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rondo wouldn't have much of a role with the Lakers while Schroder is there. Plenty of organizations should have […]

Otto Porter Accepts Player Option

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter has accepted his $28.4 million player option for next season, which should come as a surprise to no one. There was absolutely no chance Porter would get anything near that amount of money in free agency. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Bulls attempt to trade Porter, but they […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Declines Player Option

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has decided to decline his $8.5 million player option. This doesn't come as shocking news after the Lakers acquired guard Dennis Schroder. Caldwell-Pope obviously wants a bigger role on a team and should have plenty of suitors. He's a decent defender and usually a reliable shooter from beyond the […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Miss Start Of The Season

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is expected to miss the beginning of the regular season. The organization is going to continue to be cautious with their superstar center. Hopefully, Porzingis is able to get on the court around January, but that is unknown right now. Dwight Powell (Achilles) might be ready by the season […]

DeMar DeRozan Staying With Spurs

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan has unsurprisingly accepted his $27.7 million player option for next season. This was a no-brainer for him since it's unlikely he'd get anything close to that in free agency. There has been speculation that the Spurs want to trade DeRozan, but it'll be difficult finding a suitor that wants […]

Kris Dunn Does Not Get Qualifying Offer

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn will head to free agency after the organization decided not to extend a qualifying offer to him. Dunn will be an unrestricted free agent, which means he can sign with any organization he wants to. The Bulls are expected to draft a guard, so Dunn would've been buried on the […]

Denzel Valentine Gets Qualifying Offer

Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine surprisingly has been extended a $4.7 million qualifying offer. That means, Valentine is a restricted free agent, so the Bulls can match any offers that he receives. It is quite odd the Bulls extended this offer since Valentine has not had a significant role on the team. Although, the Bulls […]

Robin Lopez Heads To Free Agency

Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez has declined his $5 million player option and will head to free agency. He'll be an unrestricted free agent and feels he'll have a strong market. The veteran center doesn't have the same type of fantasy value as he did years ago. He could hold some deep league value, assuming […]

Jerami Grant Declines Player Option

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant has declined his $9.3 million player option and will head to free agency. This news should not come as a shock to anyone after Grant had a breakout season in Denver. The Nuggets are the favorites to re-sign Grant, but at a much higher salary. There could end up being […]

Shaquille Harrison Heads To Free Agency

Chicago Bulls guard Shaquille Harrison will not be returning next season as the organization did not extend a qualifying offer to him. He'll become an unrestricted free agent and should have decent market value. Harrison is a reliable defender, but it's unlikely that he holds fantasy value in basically any formats. The Bulls have too […]

Buddy Hield Expected To Return To Starting Lineup

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield played off the bench for most of the year last season. Honestly, Hield looked solid off the bench averaging 19.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists per game. However, the Kings have traded Bogdan Bogdanovic, which means Hield is likely headed back into the starting five. Hield was unhappy with coming […]

Andre Drummond Unsurprisingly Accepts Player Option

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond has reportedly accepted his $28.7 million player option for next season. This news shouldn't shock anyone as Drummond was not expected to get anything close to that in free agency. This means Drummond should hit free agency next season and possibly be a trade candidate mid-season for the Cavs. The […]

Jabari Parker Returning To Sacramento

Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker will accept his player option for next season. Parker accepted his $6.5 million option, which isn't surprising since who knows if he'd get that in free agency. He'll likely be buried on the depth chart in Sacramento, so injuries are the only way he'll find himself with reliable fantasy value. […]

Rodney Hood Declines Player Option

Portland Trail Blazers forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) has reportedly declined his player option for next season. He suffered an Achilles tear last December, but it appears he's fully healthy for training camp. The player option was worth $6 million, so it's tough to see him getting more money in free agency. Possibly, Hood just wanted […]

Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn Returning To Miami

Miami Heat guards Duncan Robinson and Kendrick Nunn have been given guaranteed contracts for the upcoming season. The organization will bring back both players on a team-friendly $1.7 million contract. Robinson will continue to chuck up shots from beyond the perimeter. Nunn could still a bigger role next season, assuming Goran Dragic leaves or returns […]

Gordon Hayward's Option Deadline Extended

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward will reportedly get the deadline for him to make a decision on his player option extended. The option is worth $34.2 million, so it'd be surprising to see Hayward decline that offer. He won't get anywhere near that kind of money in free agency, especially with his injury history. Hayward […]

John Wall Will Be Limited Next Season

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) will be limited to one game in back-to-back sets for this upcoming season. As of right now, it sounds like Wall is expected to miss at least 14 games. It's his first year back from an Achilles tear that cost sidelined him basically two years. It wouldn't be surprising […]