August 1, 2025
Free-agent guard
Jaden Springer agreed to an Exhibit-9 deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 2021 No. 28 overall pick has bounced around the league since being drafted, making stops in Philadelphia and Boston before signing with the Jazz in February 2025. He didn't do much in Utah, averaging only 3.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 17 contests. Springer has a chance for a fresh start in New Orleans. However, he'll need to make a positive impression in training camp if he hopes to make the team. With that in mind, Springer has a long way to go before earning a spot on any fantasy roster even if he suits up for the Pels on opening night, considering he'll likely be sitting at the end of the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Michael Scotto
August 1, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward
Julian Champagnie had his $3 million salary fully guaranteed for the 2025 campaign. The 24-year-old appeared in all 82 regular-season games in 2024, averaging 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. While he wasn't a consistent producer, he stepped up when needed, amassing 13.2 points and 5.1 boards in 29 starts. Champagnie will presumably have a difficult time finding routine minutes this season. However, he could be one of the first people tasked with a bigger role if there are injuries, which would give him some streaming value during the year. Still, until that situation arises, Champagnie isn't worth rostering in most fantasy formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Michael Scotto
July 31, 2025
New York Knicks forward
Mikal Bridges signed a long-term extension with the organization on Thursday. According to Shams Charania, Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension, which includes a player option for the final year. His first season in New York was a success, so the Knicks wanted to lock up Bridges long term. Last season, Bridges averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across 37.0 minutes per game in 82 games. He was an important piece to the Knicks success this past season. Bridges figures to remain a core piece to this roster for the foreseeable future. Fantasy managers should expect Bridges to be a viable middle-round value option in standard leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Shams Charania
July 31, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Dario Saric is looking forward to a fresh start and hopes to become a regular rotation player again in 2025-26. "I went to Sacramento, passed medicals, talked to the coach and general manager," Saric told reporters after practice with the Croatian team ahead of the Pre-Qualifiers of the FIBA World Cup 2027. "I received positive feedback. I hope to get minutes at the four and five positions. But you never know for sure. I thought I was going to play in Denver too, but I ended up sitting on the bench." Last season, Saric made only 16 appearances for the Nuggets, averaging 3.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in 13.1 minutes. With career averages of 10.4 points and 5.3 rebounds, Saric has proven that he can be a useful piece for fantasy managers. But he needs to have a consistent role on a team to make an impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eurohoops
July 31, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard
Donte DiVincenzo will not be part of Team Italy at the EuroBasket 2025 after sustaining an injury. "I just wanted to say how happy, thankful, and excited I am to finally become an Italian citizen. I want to thank the Federation and Italian institutions for making all this happen in record time. Unfortunately, I'm sorry I will not be able to join the national team this summer due to a physical issue," DiVincenzo said in a statement. DiVincenzo's injury will reportedly take "several weeks" to heal, meaning it could also affect his status for the start of the new NBA season. During his first year in Minneapolis, DiVincenzo posted 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: BasketNews
July 31, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Ayo Dosunmu is expected to remain with the team for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He has been linked with a move elsewhere, but Bulls insider K.C. Johnson has reported that "all signs for now point to Ayo Dosunmu returning" to the Bulls. According to Johnson, the Bulls had trade talks regarding Dosunmu earlier this offseason with a Western Conference playoff team. Dosunmu has spent his entire four-year NBA career with his hometown Bulls. He had a career year in 2024-25, averaging 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, although health issues limited Dosunmu to 46 appearances. Dosunmu is entering the last year of his contract, which should motivate him to perform well in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
July 31, 2025
Power forward
Malevy Leons has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder to link up with the NBA champions for training camp. After going undrafted, Leons made six appearances with the Thunder last season. The Dutch forward logged a total of 20 minutes. However, he found success in the G League, averaging 10.0 points and 7.3 rebounds. Leons also played well in the Summer League with the Thunder, notching 10.0 points and 4.9 rebounds across eight appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brandon Rahbar
July 31, 2025
Guard/forward
Daeqwon Plowden has signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old was a free agent after being waived by the Phoenix Suns earlier this month. Plowden appeared in his first six NBA games with the Atlanta Hawks last season, averaging 7.2 points in 12.0 minutes, with an impressive 52.9 percent shooting from three-point range. He's been a reliable scorer in the G League and was part of the Kings' Summer League team. Plowden's averages of 7.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in Vegas were apparently enough to earn a two-way deal with the Kings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
July 31, 2025
Shooting guard
Bryce McGowens has agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 22-year-old joins his third NBA team, after previously spending time with the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers. Last season, McGowens averaged just 2.5 minutes per game over 13 contests with the Trail Blazers. However, he played extremely well for the Rip City Remix in the G League, notching 29.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.5 steals. McGowens seems to be too good for the G League but isn't quite ready to contribute regularly in the NBA.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
July 30, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater, restricted free-agent forward
Jonathan Kuminga has declined the most recent contract offers from the Golden State Warriors. The latest proposal was a two-year, $45 million contract. However, the 22-year-old would like a longer deal in addition to retaining a "built-in no-trade clause." Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, suggested a three-year, $82 million contract, enabling the Dubs to stay below the second apron. There were also sign-and-trade opportunities with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, although Golden State wasn't receptive toward the return from either team. Kuminga finished the 2024 campaign by averaging 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. Unfortunately, he was limited to 47 regular-season games, mostly due to a sprained ankle, while shooting a career-low 45.4% from the field and 30.5% from behind the arc. There's a chance the 2021 No. 7 overall pick might be playing on his one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer in 2025, making him an unrestricted free-agent next summer. With that in mind, Kuminga's fantasy value won't be as high in Golden State, considering he likely won't hold a routine role in Steve Kerr's rotation. Of course, there should be more twists and turns to this scenario heading into opening night.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania, Anthony Slater
July 29, 2025
According to Eurohoops.net, free agent forward
Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been added to the Greek national team training camp roster to prepare for the EuroBasket 2025 tournament beginning at the end of August. Antetokounmpo didn't play professionally in 2024-25 after undergoing surgery in May 2024 to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The 33-year-old played five of his six NBA seasons in Milwaukee, winning an NBA championship in 2021 alongside his younger brother
Giannis Antetokounmpo. If the older Antetokounmpo remains healthy, he will likely finish his professional playing career overseas.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Eurohoops.net
July 29, 2025
According to Law Murray of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Clippers waived forward
Patrick Baldwin Jr. on Monday. Baldwin joined the Clippers after agreeing to a two-way contract in March. However, he was released to open a roster spot for
Jordan Miller, who signed a two-way deal with the Clippers on Saturday. Baldwin played in 22 games with the Wizards and just two in Los Angeles after he was claimed off waivers near the end of the 2024-25 campaign. He saw limited playing time in the NBA last year, but the 22-year-old had a solid season in the G League, averaging 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers, 2.4 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.0 steals during 32.0 minutes per game in over 23 appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Law Murray
July 29, 2025
Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports that Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Josh Green (shoulder) may not be ready for the start of training camp. Green is still recovering from shoulder surgery last month to address instability in his left shoulder. According to Boone, there is "no definitive work on his recovery timetable," likely meaning that the 24-year-old could be missing in action once the upcoming regular season begins. During his first campaign in Charlotte, he finished with averages of 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest across 68 games. Once Green is available, he may be less involved in the Hornets' offence than in 2024-25, especially if
LaMelo Ball (ankle) and
Brandon Miller (wrist) can remain healthy.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Roderick Boone
July 29, 2025
Center
Thomas Bryant looks ready to pause his NBA career. Reports in Europe indicate that Bryant is in advanced negotiations with Panathinaikos, the 2024 EuroLeague champions. The Greek powerhouse was previously linked with
Jonas Valanciunas this offseason. However, the Lithuanian has now committed himself to the Denver Nuggets, and Panathinaikos has gone after another NBA big man. Bryant, who won the NBA championship with the Nuggets in 2023, split the 2024-25 season between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. The eight-year veteran averaged 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.6 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportando
July 29, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard
Cam Thomas remains a restricted free agent and doesn't seem close to signing an extension with the team. Thomas reportedly wants an annual salary of around $30 million, but the Nets have only offered a two-year deal worth about $14.1 million per season with a team option. After averaging a team-high 24.0 points per game in 2024-25, Thomas clearly values himself highly. However, he must lower his salary demands significantly to reach a multi-year agreement this summer. Ultimately, Thomas might choose to accept Brooklyn's $5.99 million qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent next offseason. This would give him more options to sign a lucrative deal.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Stein
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