June 11, 2025
Indiana Pacers power forward
Jarace Walker (ankle) will continue to sit on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 21-year-old was initially ruled out for the first two games of the Finals, but Walker is not ready to return for Wednesday's Game 3, as he needs more time to recover from a right ankle sprain. Ahead of Sunday's Game 2, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that Walker is "not close" to returning, making it uncertain when he will be available for selection. Walker has averaged 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.8 minutes this postseason. While his absence isn't a big loss for the Pacers, Walker would be an additional frontcourt option on the bench for Carlisle if he were healthy.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
June 11, 2025
Indiana Pacers point guard
Tyrese Haliburton said he is dealing with "a lower leg thing" but is ready to go for Wednesday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "I don't think there's anything more to elaborate," Haliburton said. "I feel fine and I'll be ready to go for Game 3." The Pacers star was seen limping after his postgame press conference following Game 2. On Tuesday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged that Haliburton is experiencing "some discomfort," but it's improving daily. Given his importance to the team, Indiana will likely keep Haliburton in the lineup as long as he can move on the court. The two-time All-Star has averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists over the first two games against the Thunder.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
June 10, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (wrist) is on track to be healthy for the start of the 2025-26 season. "Rehab is going great," Prosper told Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. "The process is where it's supposed to be, and I'll be back soon." The 22-year-old expects to be fully healthy by early July. His campaign in 2024-25 ended early in March due to surgery on his right wrist. He averaged 3.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per game. While Prosper has been a non-factor in fantasy basketball during his first two years in the Association, he is still young enough to develop into a solid rotational piece for the Mavericks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
June 10, 2025
Phoenix Suns point guard
Vasilije Micic seems to be on his way back to Europe. He has been linked to newly-crowned EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce, with sources informing EuroHoops that Micic's agent, Igor Crespo, was in Istanbul last week. Micic previously starred in Europe, leading Anadolu Efes to two EuroLeague championships, but his game didn't translate well to the NBA. In two seasons, the Serbian playmaker suited up for three different teams, averaging 6.8 points and 3.9 assists in 19.4 minutes. The Suns have an $8.81 million team option on Micic's contract for next season, but they are expected to decline it.
--Taavi PailkSource: EuroHoops
June 10, 2025
Indiana Pacers center
Myles Turner completes a two-year, $40.9 million contract this season and may suit up in a different uniform in 2025-26. According to reports, there is mutual interest between Turner and the Pacers to work out a new deal, but he will have a couple of interesting alternative options if things don't work out. Per Grant Afseth of RG, the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks are interested in landing Turner, who has so far spent his entire 10-year NBA career in Indianapolis. The 29-year-old big man shot a career-high 39.6 percent from three-point range this season, averaging 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. Turner has been a reliable fantasy producer for many years and should continue to be held in high regard even if he changes teams.
--Taavi PailkSource: Grant Afseth
June 10, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Guerschon Yabusele is looking forward to free agency and has his mind set on staying in the NBA. "Oh, no, 100 percent," Yabusele said in an interview with HoopsHype. "I made it clear. I really, really want to stay in the NBA, now that I have a real reason over there I want to do some more." As a youngster, Yabusele had an underwhelming stint with the Boston Celtics and left the Association in 2019. Following an impressive tournament at the Paris Olympics, he returned to the NBA for the 2024-25 season and played well. Yabusele averaged 11.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 27.1 minutes for the injury-plagued 76ers. The Frenchman was on a one-year, $2.1 million contract in 2024-25 and will surely seek a much better deal as a free agent this offseason.
--Taavi PailkSource: HoopsHype
June 10, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday could be moving on from Beantown this summer. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Celtics are "most definitely listening on calls for" Holiday, who has spent the last two seasons in Boston. Previously, Holiday has expressed a desire to remain with the Celtics. However, the veteran is on an expensive contract, and the Celtics are reportedly seeking a first-round draft pick for Holiday. The two-time NBA champion has just completed the first season of a four-year, $134.4 million contract. Holiday was plagued by health issues throughout the campaign, averaging 11.1 points and 3.9 assists, his worst numbers since his rookie year. Moving away from a stacked team like Boston may improve his fantasy outlook.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Stein
June 9, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) is likely to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a toe injury and will be sidelined for approximately four to five months. It was previously reported that the star guard would be good to go for the Cavaliers training camp in October. If Garland is unable to suit up to start the season, free agent
Ty Jerome will likely see an expanded role if he re-signs with the Cavs this summer. Through 70 games during the 2024-25 campaign, Jerome averaged 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals in 19.9 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
June 9, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso has been a real jack-of-all-trades this postseason, and that was evident in their 123-107 Game 2 win that tied the NBA Finals at one-to-one. Across 27 minutes on Sunday night, Caruso registered 20 points, three rebounds, one assist, and countless times being a pest on defense. While the box score doesn't always show it, Caruso has been a huge component of the success of the Thunder, just like he was for the Los Angeles Lakers when they won the championship in the 2019-20 season. His next chance to lock down the Pacers will be Wednesday for Game 3 when the series shifts to Indiana.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Basketball Reference
June 9, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Chet Holmgren needed a bounce-back performance after putting up just six points and six rebounds in Game 1. During the 123-107 win in Game 2, the second-year big man registered 15 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one block while shooting 6-for-11 overall and 1-for-3 from downtown. While the Thunder don't need to rely on Holmgren to score 20 or more points every night, his efficiency and defensive presence are keys to their success. So far, in his second postseason run, Holmgren averages 15.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Basketball Reference
June 9, 2025
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam had a tough time getting the lid off the rim in Game 2 as the Oklahoma City Thunder coasted to a 123-107 win to tie the series at one game apiece. The former Toronto Raptor finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and two turnovers. He was only able to knock down three of his 11 field goal attempts and went 1-for-4 from beyond the arc, but did make eight out of nine free throws. After being named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, Siakam will need to bounce back in Game 3 if the Pacers want to stay on track and win their first championship in the NBA.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Basketball Reference
June 9, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams provided support in all aspects during the 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers, which pushed the NBA Finals to a 1-1 tie. The former lottery pick registered 19 points on 5-for-14 shooting with five rebounds, five assists, and one steal to go along with just two turnovers. When Williams is contributing in more ways than one, it usually results in a score like this one. His efficiency hasn't quite been the same as his first playoff run last season, but Williams averages 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 turnovers per game across 18 postseason contests.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Basketball Reference
June 9, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Tyrese Haliburton was the team's top scorer in a lopsided 123-107 loss in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder's defense was on full display as Haliburton and company struggled all night long. The dynamic point guard finished the game with 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the floor and 3-for-8 from downtown. He also added six assists, three rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and five turnovers. The good thing for the Pacers is that Haliburton has been noticeably better at home as he averaged 20.2 points, 9.9 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game with shooting splits of .499/.415/.862 across 37 contests. Game 3, on Wednesday, will be the first NBA Finals game in Indiana in 25 years to the day.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Basketball Reference
June 9, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proved why he was named the NBA's MVP this season after leading all scorers in the dominant 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2. He finished with 34 points, eight assists, five rebounds, four steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-21 from the floor and 11-for-12 from the charity stripe. This was his second consecutive game with 30 or more points, which further pushes his lead for most points this postseason (548). Gilgeous-Alexander also boasts the highest number of win shares in the playoffs, with 3.5, as the series shifts to Indiana for Game 3 on Wednesday.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Basketball Reference
June 8, 2025
Bennett Durado of The Denver Post believes Nuggets guard
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.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Bennett Durando
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