Christian Braun May Receive Contract Extension Soon
Christian Braun is expected to be offered a new deal ahead of the 2026-27 season, possibly as early as this fall. The 24-year-old is nearing the end of his rookie agreement. However, he's easily coming off the best season of his career, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 39.7% shooting from downtown, meaning retaining him is certainly in the team's best interest. The Nuggets will likely try to avoid entering the second round, so who will remain on the roster in the coming years is unknown. Yet, the anticipated movement of certain players moving forward means Braun has an excellent chance to see more scoring opportunities, making him an ideal dynasty stash for fantasy managers.Source: Bennett Durando
Bennett Durado of The Denver Post believes Nuggets guard Michael Porter Jr. Not a Lock to Remain in Denver
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Darius Garland Available "Under the Right Circumstances"
Darius Garland may be available "under the right circumstances." There was once a point where it appeared Garland was on his way out of Cleveland. However, a deal never transpired. Yet, it seems now the topic could be revisited. Garland had a quality season in 2024-25, averaging 20.6 points and 6.7 assists. He also shot 40.1% from deep and appeared in 75 contests, both career-highs. It's unknown what kind of deal it will take for the Cavs to move on from Garland. However, if he is traded this offseason, the team may think more about keeping Ty Jerome, who is an unrestricted free agent.Source: Brian Windhorst
According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Zach Edey to Undergo Surgery, Expected to Miss Start of the Season
Zach Edey (ankle) sustained another left ankle injury during a recent workout. Unfortunately, he will need surgery and is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 campaign. The 23-year-old appeared in 66 games in his inaugural season, averaging 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks. However, now that he will undergo a procedure to stabilize the ankle, it's unknown when he'll be back on the floor. While Edey is out of commission, Jay Huff, who averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 boards, and 1.5 blocks in two starts last season, should take on a bigger role in the rotation. The same can be said for Brandon Clarke (knee), assuming he's healthy.Source: Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Memphis Grizzlies center Sam Hauser Possibly on the Move?
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De'Aaron Fox: "I'll be Ready for Next Year"
De'Aaron Fox (finger) said he's doing well after undergoing season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger in March. "I'm doing well," said Fox. "I've been cleared, so I played a little five-on-five, and I've done contact stuff, so I'll be ready for next year." The 2017 No. 5 overall pick spent his entire career in Sacramento before he was traded to San Antonio ahead of last season's deadline. He appeared in 17 contests for the Spurs before his year ended abruptly, averaging 19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists while shooting a career-low 27.4% from behind the arc. With that said, the tendon damage in Fox's pinkie could have been the cause of his struggles, so there's a good chance he'll get back on track. He is also eligible to sign a four-year, $229 million extension come August, which would keep him paired with superstar center Victor Wembanyama for years to come.Source: Danielle Lerner
San Antonio Spurs guard Alex Caruso Shines Off the Bench in Game 1
Alex Caruso was excellent in his team's Game 1 loss to the Pacers in the NBA Finals. While playing 28 minutes to lead the Thunder's second unit, he finished with 11 points, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and two assists. He would have been hailed as one of the heroes for the Thunder if the game hadn't gotten away from them in the closing minutes. Caruso's multi-faceted role will continue to be critical for the Thunder as they look to bounce back and win on Sunday to tie the series before it shifts to Indiana. Caruso's value on both ends of the floor is huge for OKC, so he should continue to log plenty of minutes off the bench.Source: ESPN.com
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort Knocks Down Five Triples in Game 1
Luguentz Dort finished with 15 points in Game 1 against the Pacers, finishing as the team's third-highest scorer behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. All 15 of his points came on three-pointers, as he went 5-for-9 from long range and also added four steals, four rebounds, two blocks, and an assist. His non-scoring numbers are always solid, but he'll be a key contributor for the Thunder and fantasy managers if he stays so involved in scoring as well. The 26-year-old has double-digit points in seven of his 17 games this postseason while averaging 8.2 points per contest.Source: ESPN.com
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Cason Wallace Moves into the Starting Lineup in Game 1 Loss
Cason Wallace moved into the starting five in place of Isaiah Hartenstein for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, as the team went with a smaller look. Wallace played 33 minutes, compared to just 17 for Hartenstein, and finished with six points, two rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block. He missed all three of his three-point attempts but still had a solid overall game since he got so many minutes. For DFS contests, Wallace will bring good value if he continues to start and play so many minutes, so keep an eye of if he gets the call again in Game 2 or if the team goes back to Hartenstein in the starting lineup.Source: ESPN.com
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 38 Points in Game 1 Defeat
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 38 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but his Thunder couldn't hold on to defeat the Pacers. SGA missed a shot with 11.0 seconds remaining, and Tyrese Haliburton knocked down the game-winner to give the Pacers an upset, 111-110 victory on the road. It was another huge game for Gilgeous-Alexander, who has posted great numbers throughout the playoffs and added five rebounds, three assists, three steals and just two turnovers in his game-high 40 minutes. He and the Thunder will look to bounce back and level the series in Game 2, which is scheduled for Sunday night at the Paycom Center.Source: ESPN.com
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Obi Toppin Drops 17 Points in Game 1
Obi Toppin played an extremely important role off the bench for his squad in their Game 1 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City. He knocked down five three-pointers and finished with 17 points, five rebounds, and two assists in his 25 minutes. He finished with the second-most points on the team and played the most minutes of any player in Indiana's second unit. Toppin hit multiple key three-pointers to keep the Pacers within striking distance, and ultimately, his team stormed back and took the lead on Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning jumper. Toppin is set to be a key piece off the bench for Indiana in the NBA Finals, and he'll look to help his team take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series on Sunday night.Source: ESPN.com
Indiana Pacers forward/center Aaron Nesmith Posts a Double-Double in Pacers Game 1 Victory
Aaron Nesmith had 10 points and a team-high 12 rebounds in 31 minutes in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He was one of three Pacers with a double-double on the night, joining Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. Nesmith knocked down three three-pointers and added an assist and a blocked shot while also finishing with five turnovers. Nesmith's supporting role will continue to be extremely important for the Pacers in the Finals, and it looks like he'll continue to get plenty of minutes and opportunities from his spot in the starting five.Source: ESPN.com
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam Leads the Pacers with 19 Points in Game 1 Win
Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 19 points on Thursday night to help the Pacers secure a road win in the first game of the NBA Finals. Siakam added 10 rebounds to finish with a double-double and also chipped in three assists and a blocked shot. Siakam led a balanced scoring attack that featured six players with double-digit points, but no one with 20 points or more. He led the team with 15 field goal attempts as well. After winning MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals, the 31-year-old will continue to play a critical role for the Pacers as they look to claim the championship with three more wins. SiakamSource: ESPN.com
Indiana Pacers forward Tyrese Haliburton Hits Game-Winning Shot as Pacers Steal Game 1
Tyrese Haliburton emerged as the hero once again for his team in a thrilling Game 1 victory in Oklahoma City. The Pacers trailed most of the game and by as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter, but outscored the Thunder by ten points in that final quarter to claim a 111-110 win in the first game of the NBA Finals. Haliburton's game-winner with 0.4 seconds left gave him 14 points on the night to go with 10 rebounds, six assists, two three-pointers, and three turnovers. After seizing home court advantage, he and the Pacers will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead on Sunday, when Game 2 is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.Source: ESPN.com
Indiana Pacers guard Karl-Anthony Towns Undergoes Treatment for Knee, Finger Issues
Karl-Anthony Towns (finger, knee) has received treatment for his bruised left knee and ligament damage in his left finger. It's unknown what kind of treatment KAT has received. It's also not clear if this will impact him heading into training camp. However, Towns was able to play through the ailments during the playoffs, so he'll likely be ready to go when the new season commences in October. The 29-year-old had an excellent campaign, his first in New York, averaging 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 42.0% shooting from downtown. Fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to the news, although some might question things if the team doesn't provide more clarity on Towns' condition during the offseason.Source: Ramona Shelburne
According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, New York Knicks forward/center