July 10, 2025
Boston Celtics shooting guard
Anfernee Simons remains on the trade block. "I have talked to other teams who have said they are actively trying to trade Anfernee Simons," said ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Wednesday's Hoop Collective Podcast. "Whether they can or not is another [thing]." Getting rid of Simons and his $27.7 million expiring contract would help the Celtics avoid the luxury tax next season. Simons has developed into a proven scorer in the league and has plenty more to offer after turning 26 just last month. With the Portland Trail Blazers, Simons averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists in 32.7 minutes last season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brian Windhorst
July 10, 2025
Guard/forward
Alex Ducas is set to move to the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL. According to ESPN, Ducas plans to sign a one-year deal with the team after the NBA Summer League. Ducas has made one Summer League appearance with the Oklahoma City Thunder but is expected to sit out the rest of the action. After going undrafted last year, Ducas signed a two-way contract with the Thunder and became the ninth Australian-born player to win an NBA title. He made 21 appearances with the team, averaging 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds in 6.0 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 10, 2025
Power forward
Dominick Barlow has signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 22-year-old joins his third NBA team after previously spending time with the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks. Barlow made 35 appearances with the Hawks last season, averaging 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 10.7 minutes. In the G League, Barlow has averaged 18.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks for his career. Philadelphia waived
Alex Reese to make room for Barlow on the roster.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
July 10, 2025
The San Antonio Spurs are bringing back point guard
Jordan McLaughlin on a one-year deal. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, McLaughlin has agreed to a $3 million deal. The 29-year-old was acquired by the Spurs from the Sacramento Kings last season in the
De'Aaron Fox trade. McLaughlin was a third-string guard on the squad, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 assists in 6.9 minutes across 18 games. His role is unlikely to change in 2025-26, with Fox,
Dylan Harper, and
Stephon Castle all ahead of him on the depth chart.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
July 10, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Dylan Harper (groin) will sit out Thursday's Las Vegas Summer League clash against the Philadelphia 76ers but is expected to suit up later in the week. Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports that the Spurs "expect him to be ready for Saturday." On Saturday, San Antonio will face
Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, setting the stage for a mouthwatering matchup between two of the top picks in this year's draft. Harper missed all three games at the California Classic Summer League due to a groin issue.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tom Orsborn
July 9, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
VJ Edgecombe won't play in Thursday's Summer League meeting with the San Antonio Spurs. The rookie, selected No. 3 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, looked good in the Sixers' Salt Lake Summer League opener versus Utah, amassing 28 points, 10 boards, four assists, two blocks, and one steal. However, he missed the final two games due to a thumb injury. Fortunately, the ailment doesn't appear too serious, with doctors diagnosing the 19-year-old with a sprain. For now, Edgecombe is considered day-to-day, although the team will surely play it safe, meaning there's a chance fans won't see him on the court in Las Vegas. He will be reevaluated on Saturday.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Zach Ciavolella
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
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