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
July 29, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis appears to be back to full health following his bout with a mystery illness late last season. While speaking to the media in his native Latvia ahead of the 2025 EuroBasket, Porzingis addressed several topics, including his health status. "I feel fantastic, to be honest. I took time to rest after the season," Porzingis said. "In June, I completely rested with lower intensity, and all of that has gone away. I haven't felt any of that playoff fatigue anymore. I feel great and ready to join the national team." Health issues are always a concern with Porzingis, but he's a player who can help out fantasy managers in several categories. His role in Atlanta will probably be more significant than it was in Boston, which will boost Porzingis' fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sporta Studija
July 29, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers point guard
Chris Paul may stick around in the NBA for a few more years. Paul, who turned 40 in May, told ESPN's Malika Andrews that he wants to "enjoy" the upcoming campaign and doesn't know if it will be his final season in the National Basketball Association. At the same time, Paul definitely won't have the same impact he had on the Clippers during his first stint. He isn't guaranteed to receive regular playing time in his 21st year in the league, which will really hurt Paul's fantasy value. But it's going to be exciting to see the legendary guard still in action, perhaps even beyond the 2025-26 season.
--Taavi PailkSource: SportsCenter
July 29, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Brandon Miller (wrist) is on track to be fully healthy for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. In January, Miller underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. "It's probably around 90-95% now," Miller told Diamond Vences of the Charlotte Observer. "I started contact (drills). I'll be ready the first day the season starts and I'm just excited to get back out on the court with my guys." His wrist injury limited Miller to only 27 outings during his sophomore career. He averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals. Next season, Miller should be eager to make up for lost time and ready for another step in his development.
--Taavi PailkSource: Diamond Vences
July 28, 2025
According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Toronto Raptors waived center
Colin Castleton on Monday. Castleton posted averages of 7.2 points and 6.9 rebounds in 26 minutes across 11 contests in 2024-25. With the 25-year-old out of the picture, there will be available frontcourt minutes for players like
Jonathan Mogbo and
Sandro Mamukelashvili to compete for. Rookie
Collin Murray-Boyles, selected by the Raptors No. 9 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft last month, will also be in line to see more playing opportunities with Castleton no longer on the team's roster.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Michael Scotto
July 27, 2025
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the team. Both sides began discussions on a new deal near the end of the 2024 campaign. Since then, the 60-year-old received interest from the New York Knicks to replace Tom Thibodeau, who was fired in June. However, despite Donovan's losing record with the Bulls (195-205) since his arrival in 2020, the organization declined the Knicks' request to interview him, with the intent of keeping him in Chicago for years to come. The franchise is looking to make some changes to the roster moving forward, although the first move that needs to be made is a new contract for
Josh Giddey, who is a restricted free agent.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
July 26, 2025
The Philadelphia 76ers waived guard
Ricky Council IV. He spent the last two seasons with the Sixers, appearing in 105 regular-season contests. While the 23-year-old wasn't productive for the most part, he showed signs of promise by averaging 12.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 12 starts last season. There's a good chance Council will get signed by another team entering the 2025 campaign. However, he has a long way to go before earning a spot on most fantasy rosters, although he could gain streaming potential at some point during the year.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Gina Mizell
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