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Thomas Sorber is Optimistic About Playing in Summer League
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thomas Sorber (knee) missed all of the 2025-2026 season while recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee. He was the 15th overall pick in last year's draft, but only made it through a few workouts before suffering a season-ending injury. Sorber is reportedly progressing well and believes he'll be ready to play during the upcoming Summer League. Sorber continues to work hard and take part in team workouts. It sounds like he's doing everything right and will hopefully be able to contribute next season. His overall fantasy value will be dependent on where he shakes out in the rotation.
Source: HoopsHype.com
Source: HoopsHype.com
Terry Rozier Gets Hit with New Charges
NBA veteran Terry Rozier hasn't played since the 2024-2025 season due to charges of alleged sports gambling. Federal prosecutors filed new charges against Rozier this week. Rozier allegedly took a bribe to exit early during a game with the Charlotte Hornets in March of 2023. During that game, Rozier had five points and two assists across 10 minutes of action before exiting and not returning. Rozier was not on the injury report ahead of that contest and exited in the first quarter with an injury. He hasn't played since the 2024-2025 season with the Miami Heat. He was placed on leave following federal indictments in 2025. The 10-year veteran spent time with the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets before playing two seasons with the Heat.
Source: Mike Vorkunov
Source: Mike Vorkunov
NBA Approves New Anti-Tanking Rules
The NBA Board of Governors has approved a new anti-tanking policy on Thursday. The new rules were passed with a 29-1 vote, with the Memphis Grizzlies being the lone vote against it. These new rules are a direct response to the obvious tanking that happened during the 2025-2026 season. Teams such as the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, and Grizzlies were all seen making moves that gave them a significantly lower chance at winning games. The new rules will expand the lottery to 16 teams, while flattening the odds of the bottom-3 teams in the league. In theory, these new rules will lower the tanking rate, with the worst teams not having the best odds to the top draft spots anymore.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Mitchell Robinson Suffers Broken Pinky, Remains Without a Timetable
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) could be in danger of missing some time after suffering an injury earlier this week. Robinson has been diagnosed with a broken right pinky finger and remains without a timetable to return. The 28-year-old has been a key contributor as a reserve player for the Knicks. He averaged 4.5 points and 5.8 rebounds during the Eastern Conference Finals. The team hasn't shut the door on him returning for the Finals. His absence could open up more playing time for Ariel Hukporti. The Knicks would likely lean on Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, assuming Robinson misses any time. Robinson might still be able to contribute in a limited role, but being a full-go seems unlikely.
Source: James Edwards
Source: James Edwards
Cedric Coward Aims to Improve Ball-Handling Ability
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward is focused on improving his ball-handling ability. "The biggest thing is my handle and showing that I'm a primary ball handler," Coward told Mark Medina of R.org in an interview. "I have it. But we had a lot of point guards last year. So I wasn't able to show quite as much. But at the end of the day, that is something that I've been working on." The 22-year-old averaged 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists during his first year in the Association, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. As Coward develops his playmaking abilities, his assist numbers should naturally rise, increasing his fantasy value.
Source: Mark Medina
Source: Mark Medina
Jonas Valanciunas Attracting Interest From Europe
Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas appears to have his sights set on Europe if the Nuggets don't exercise a $10 million option on his contract for next season. "I received attention," Valanciunas said during a podcast appearance in his native Lithuania. "Yes, there were talks with one team, another team, and the Lithuanian club. There are discussions, and we are deciding. But the final word belongs to Denver. First of all, it depends on whether they trade me, keep me, or not. That's their decision. Right now, I think the bigger question for them is what they will do with the roster overall: who stays and who goes. As I understand it, only Nikola [Jokic] is untouchable, and everyone else can be moved." Valanciunas noted that his future will be clear in the first week of July, or maybe even earlier. As a backup in Denver this season, Valanciunas averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game.
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
Celtics Reportedly Not Interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is not expected to join the Boston Celtics for next season, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports. "I know some people are linking him to Boston, but I have not heard that Giannis, Boston, and Milwaukee are serious about it. That's out there, but I haven't heard it," Windhorst said Wednesday on ESPN Cleveland. While Antetokounmpo's move to Boston appears unlikely, it's widely believed he has played his final game for the Bucks and will move on this offseason. With the 2026 draft just weeks away, a deal may be close.
Source: Brian Windhorst
Source: Brian Windhorst
LeBron James Reportedly Waiting for Lakers Approach
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is waiting for the team to approach him with its offseason plans, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports. "The LeBron side, from what I am told, would like the Lakers to come and say, 'LeBron, here's our plan for you,' or 'here's what we were offering,' and if they're offering less than the max, here's why. Because we're going to use this cap space to sign these players, and this is where you slide in," Windhorst said on Wednesday's episode of The Hoop Collective podcast. James will be an unrestricted free agent this summer after earning $52.7 million in 2025-26. If he agrees to take a pay cut, the Lakers would have a chance to build a better roster around him. Recently, James suggested he isn't in a rush to make a decision on his future.
Source: Brian Windhorst
Source: Brian Windhorst
NBA Upgrades Mason Plumlee's Foul to a Flagrant 1
The NBA has upgraded San Antonio Spurs center Mason Plumlee's late-game foul on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain to a Flagrant 1 after league review, the NBA Officials account announced Wednesday. With 1:39 left in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 127-114 Thunder win, Plumlee stepped up to show on a screen and drove an elbow into McCain's back as the second-year guard trailed ball-handler Alex Caruso on an offensive set. The foul was called common on the floor. No suspension was issued. McCain, who was making his first playoff start with Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Ajay Mitchell (calf) sidelined, finished with 20 points, three rebounds, and a 7-for-19 mark from the field, with 18 of those points coming in the second half. Bismack Biyombo also delivered a hard foul on McCain with 46 seconds remaining, though that one was not upgraded. With the Thunder up 3-2 in the series, McCain is expected to keep the starting role in Game 6 on Thursday in San Antonio, and the chippiness of Game 5's closing minutes adds an extra layer to a road closeout attempt.
Source: NBA Official
Source: NBA Official
Victor Wembanyama Receives Warning From NBA
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama received a warning from the NBA for violating media access rules after he did not speak with reporters following Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The league did not announce a fine or suspension, so there is no immediate fantasy fallout for Game 6. The 22-year-old struggled in the 127-114 defeat, finishing with 20 points on 4-for-15 shooting, six rebounds, one assist, two steals, and three blocks. Wembanyama still leads the Spurs this postseason in points, rebounds, and blocks, keeping him locked into a massive workload as San Antonio faces elimination Thursday.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Hawks Promote Onsi Saleh to President of Basketball Operations
The Atlanta Hawks have promoted general manager Onsi Saleh to president of basketball operations and signed him to a long-term extension, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Saleh finished as the runner-up for 2026 Executive of the Year behind Boston's Brad Stevens after a first year at the helm in which the Hawks went 27-15 following a January trade of Trae Young to Washington for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. The 76ers reportedly sought permission to interview Saleh for their own basketball operations vacancy and were denied. Saleh built the current core around Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Dyson Daniels, who claimed back-to-back Most Improved Player awards in 2025 and 2026. The continuity matters for fantasy outlooks. McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga, acquired at the February deadline, are heading into a critical offseason with Saleh now empowered to set the direction.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jalen Williams Listed as Questionable for Game 6
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs. The All-NBA wing reaggravated his left hamstring in Game 2 after just seven minutes and has missed three straight contests. He was tagged questionable ahead of Games 4 and 5 before being ruled out at tip-off both times, so fantasy managers should expect a similar pre-game evaluation. With the Thunder up 3-2 and a chance to close out the series, Williams has motivation to push. If he sits again, Jared McCain holds the start after a 20-point Game 5, with Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso handling the bulk of the perimeter creation. Ajay Mitchell (calf) is also questionable, which would further thin the backcourt rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ajay Mitchell Ruled Out for Game 6
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs. Mitchell will miss another contest with a right soleus strain, leaving Oklahoma City without a guard who averaged 13.6 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals during the regular season and 15.1 points with 4.3 assists through his first 11 playoff appearances. With Jalen Williams (hamstring) also sidelined, Jared McCain and Alex Caruso should continue handling extra rotation work after helping Oklahoma City take a 3-2 series lead in Game 5. McCain carries the cleaner short-term fantasy appeal after making his first playoff start and scoring 20 points Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
De'Aaron Fox Limited to Nine Points in Game 5 Loss
San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox had a miserable time in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, finishing a 127-114 loss with nine points on a 4-for-15 effort from the field. He missed all four attempts from three-point range. While he struggled to score, Fox did a good job in other areas, tallying four rebounds, nine assists, and three steals with only one turnover in 33 minutes. Fox is playing through an ankle injury in the playoffs, which could be why he has made only 32.1% of his field-goal attempts over the last two games. An improvement from Fox would significantly boost San Antonio's chances in Thursday's elimination game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Julian Champagnie Notches 22 Points With Four Triples Tuesday
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Julian Champagnie had the best postseason outing of his career on Tuesday night, racking up 22 points in a 127-114 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. He came out red-hot, scoring 13 first-quarter points. Champagnie finished 4-for-8 from downtown and had an 8-for-15 overall record from the field. He was the team's second-leading scorer behind Stephon Castle and led the Spurs with eight rebounds. The 24-year-old also had active hands on the defensive end, snagging three steals. Following his two-point dud in Game 4, Champagnie will have renewed confidence after Tuesday night. But he has rarely strung together two strong performances in the playoffs, making him a risky fantasy option.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
