July 9, 2025
The San Antonio Spurs have traded guard
Malaki Branham to the Washington Wizards. Branham was shipped out along with fellow guard
Blake Wesley and a second-round draft pick in exchange for big man
Kelly Olynyk. He will leave Texas after averaging only 9.1 minutes per game in 2024-25. Overall, Branham posted 8.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes with the Spurs over three seasons. Although he has shown some potential at times, Branham's fantasy outlook seems bleak after leaving San Antonio, since the Wizards have several guards ahead of him on the depth chart, including established players like
CJ McCollum and
Marcus Smart.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
The Washington Wizards have acquired guard
Blake Wesley in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. Wesley was part of a deal that saw San Antonio land veteran big man
Kelly Olynyk. The 22-year-old moves to D.C. after spending three seasons with the Spurs. He averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 assists in 11.8 minutes per game. Wesley struggled to make an impact in Texas, and he also faces a tough battle for playing time in Washington, with veteran guards
CJ McCollum and
Marcus Smart ahead of him on the depth chart, along with young talents like
Bub Carrington and
Tre Johnson.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
The San Antonio Spurs have acquired forward/center
Kelly Olynyk in a trade with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards only recently picked up Olynyk from the New Orleans Pelicans but are moving him on in exchange for guards
Malaki Branham,
Blake Wesley, and a 2026 second-round pick. Olynyk will add depth behind star big man
Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio, which will limit his fantasy value. Last season, Olynyk averaged 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 20.3 minutes across 44 games with the Pelicans and Toronto Raptors.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis has undergone a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The star big man is expected to be fully healthy for training camp. Davis is gearing up for his first full campaign in Dallas. Due to a groin injury, he was limited to only nine appearances with his new team in 2024-25, averaging 20.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.2 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game. With
Kyrie Irving (knee) expected to be sidelined for most of next season, the stage is set for Davis to make a big impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
July 9, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic has no interest in signing a contract extension this offseason. The three-time MVP is eligible to sign a three-year, $200 million extension until Oct. 20, but he reportedly plans to delay contract negotiations until next summer. In 12 months, Jokic could earn an extra $77 million on his contract. Currently, Jokic is two years into a five-year, $276 million deal. Since Jokic still has several seasons left on his current contract, he isn't leaving anytime soon, and the Nuggets have no reason to panic. It's simply a financial decision for Jokic to wait until next summer before starting extension talks.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 8, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard
Ajay Mitchell finished with 16 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 89-78 Summer League victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Mitchell has now posted a total of 40 points across two Summer League contests. During his rookie campaign in 2024-25, the 21-year-old saw action in 36 regular-season contests, averaging 6.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting in 16.6 minutes per game. Despite seeing limited time on the floor in the playoffs, the Thunder obviously views Mitchell as a talented guard with a lot of potential, signing him to a three-year, $9 million contract this summer.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 8, 2025
According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Milwaukee Bucks waived guard
Vasilije Micic on Monday. Micic was recently traded to the Bucks from the Hornets for
Pat Connaughton and two second-round picks. Now, as a free agent, the 31-year-old will likely search for other opportunities in the NBA and Europe. During the 2024-25 campaign, Micic saw action in 41 regular-season contests with the Hornets and Suns, posting averages of 6.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Eric Nehm
July 8, 2025
On Monday, Utah Jazz forward
Brice Sensabaugh posted 37 points (9-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 13-14 FT), four rebounds, two steals, and one assist during 27 minutes on the floor in a 112-111 Summer League victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. 15 of Sensabaugh's 27 points came in the fourth quarter. The 21-year-old has put together two impressive outings to open Summer League, registering a total of 56 points and 11 rebounds across 54 minutes. Sensabaugh is coming off his second NBA season, finishing with 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 71 contests in 2024-25.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 8, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward
GG Jackson II finished with 27 points (11-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, and two blocks in 30 minutes during a 112-111 Summer League loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday. The 20-year-old missed the first half of the 2024-25 campaign due to a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot and was limited to just 29 regular-season appearances. He has since recovered and bounced back, posting 47 points in 58 minutes on the floor across two Summer League outings. After Summer League concludes, Jackson could see an uptick in minutes, providing the Grizzlies with an offensive threat off the bench during the upcoming 2025-26 season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 8, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Ace Bailey finished with eight points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists during 35 minutes in a 112-111 Summer League victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Bailey rebounded after posting just eight points on 3-of-13 shooting during his first Summer League appearance on Saturday in Salt Lake City. After an improved performance during Monday's contest, the 18-year-old now has a total of 26 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists across 60 minutes in two Summer League outings.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 8, 2025
Atlanta Hawks point guard
Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) is expected to return to the court in the Las Vegas Summer League. The 21-year-old saw his 2024-25 campaign end early due to a right shoulder surgery. Before he was shut down in December, Bufkin averaged 5.3 points and 1.7 assists in 12.4 minutes. Due to health issues, Bufkin has made only 27 appearances during his first two NBA seasons. According to Grant Afseth of RG, Bufkin "has impressed coaches and staff with his rhythm, athleticism, and poise in open runs" since he was medically cleared. While Bufkin is set for a comeback in Las Vegas, Afseth notes that he may only appear in a few games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Grant Afseth
July 8, 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks and point guard
Vasilije Micic have agreed to a contract buyout. The 31-year-old gave up $6.1 million of his $8.1 million salary as part of the agreement, with the Bucks stretching the remaining salary on Micic's contract over the next three seasons. Micic is expected to resume his career in Europe. As a former EuroLeague MVP and top scorer, the Serbian guard should have no shortage of suitors. Micic joined the NBA in 2023-24 and appeared in 101 games over two seasons. He averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 assists in 19.4 minutes while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets, and Phoenix Suns.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Scotto
July 8, 2025
The Indiana Pacers have signed center
James Wiseman (Achilles) to a two-year deal. The minimum-salary contract is reportedly partially guaranteed and includes a team option for the second year. Wiseman signed a similar pact with the Pacers last July, but he tore his left Achilles in the season opener against the Detroit Pistons and missed the rest of the campaign. In February, Indiana traded Wiseman to the Toronto Raptors, who subsequently waived him. Wiseman was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 draft but has struggled to establish himself in the NBA. Next season, Wiseman will be among the Pacers' big men fighting for a significant role in the rotation after
Myles Turner's move to Milwaukee.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
July 8, 2025
Indiana Pacers point guard
Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) will sit out the entire 2025-26 NBA campaign after having surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. "I have no doubt that he will be back better than ever," Pacers president Kevin Pritchard said Monday. "The surgery went well. It was a little higher and he gets more blood to that [as he recovers]. He will not play next year though. We would not jeopardize that now. So don't get any hopes up that he will play." It's unfortunate that Haliburton will miss the whole season, but it makes no sense for the Pacers to rush him back. With Haliburton on the shelf,
Andrew Nembhard and
T.J. McConnell will share the playmaking duties in the Pacers' backcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 8, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year rookie max extension worth $239 million, which could reach approximately $287 million should he become eligible for a supermax deal. The agreement includes a player option for the final year in 2030-31. It's the largest contract in Magic history, topping a $224 million pact
Franz Wagner signed with the team a year ago. Banchero missed 34 games due to an oblique injury in 2024-25, but he became only the third Magic player to average over 25 points per game. The 22-year-old posted 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. He seems poised to be a fantasy standout for many years to come.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
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