July 9, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker agreed to a two-year, $145 million extension with the franchise. It's the "highest annual salary" in NBA history, with Booker now in line to earn $316 million in the next five seasons. Phoenix recently sent
Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. There's also a good chance that
Bradley Beal won't be on the roster come the regular season. However, with the extension, it's apparent the club is fully committed to building around Booker moving ahead. The 28-year-old has spent his entire career in Phoenix, appearing in 673 regular-season contests, most recently finishing the 2024 campaign by averaging 25.6 points and a career-high 7.1 assists. With that in mind, Booker is expected to remain a top fantasy option for years to come. He should also have at least a few more All-Star selections before he calls it a career.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
July 9, 2025
Utah Jazz guard
Walter Clayton Jr. finished with 20 points (5-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists, one rebound, one steal and one block during Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Clayton sank four three-pointers and logged 28 minutes in the contest. He landed extra minutes on the floor with
Ace Bailey (groin) and
Brice Sensabaugh (knee) both unavailable. The 18th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has averaged 11.0 points, 5.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 25.9 minutes per game during three Summer League outings.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward
Carter Bryant struggled during Tuesday's 89-88 Summer League loss to the Lakers, finishing with nine points (2-8 3Pt, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes. Bryant has appeared in two of three Spurs Summer League games so far, logging a total of 16 points, eight rebounds and one assist in 46 minutes. Drafted 14th overall in the first round of the NBA draft last month by San Antonio, the 19-year-old had a limited role as a freshman at Arizona, averaging 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest across 37 games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kyle Filipowski logged 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes on the floor during Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Filipowski earned his second straight Summer League double-double. The 21-year-old is averaging 17.0 points and 11.3 rebounds in 26.6 minutes per contest across three Summer League outings. With a young Jazz roster, the former Duke standout will likely take on a larger role in 2025-26, posting averages of 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds across 72 outings last season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
On Tuesday, Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Malevy Leons collected 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four steals, one assist, and one block across 28 minutes during an 86-82 Summer League loss to the Utah Jazz. Leons finished the contest as the Thunder's second-leading scorer. The 25-year-old spent most of last season in the G League with the Oklahoma City Blue after being waived by the Thunder in November. Leons appeared in 47 Blue games while posting averages of 10.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 steals during 26.9 minutes per contest in 2024-25.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Lakers guard
Dalton Knecht finished with 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and eight rebounds in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 89-88 Summer League victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Knecht got back on track after logging just four points in a loss to the Heat on Sunday. From beyond the arc, he also drained four three-pointers. The 23-year-old appeared in 78 regular-season contests for the Lakers last season, posting averages of 9.1 points and 2.8 rebounds across 19.2 minutes per game. Knecht will have to battle for minutes and could find himself out of the Lakers' rotation during the upcoming campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Darius Bazley finished with 27 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during a 89-88 Summer League win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Bazley was drafted by the Jazz in 2019 with the 23rd overall pick. He last appeared in the NBA during the 2023-24 season, playing in a total of nine games for both the Jazz and 76ers. The 25-year-old is looking to make his way back to the league after suiting up for 11 G League games in 2024-25 for the Delaware Blue Coats, averaging 18.5 points and 9.6 rebounds across 30.8 minutes per game.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal could be worth up to $250 million. Holmgren just finished his third NBA season, averaging 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 27.4 minutes. He was limited to 32 games due to a hip injury. The 23-year-old missed his entire rookie year with a foot problem. While Holmgren's health issues are something fantasy managers should keep in mind, he is a uniquely talented big man and is set to be part of the Thunder's core for the foreseeable future.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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
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