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Warriors Prioritize Depth Around Returning Steve Kerr
The Golden State Warriors are keeping a wide board at No. 11 in the 2026 NBA Draft, with Golden State of Mind's Brady Klopfer reporting that the team is weighing about 10-15 names and viewing individual workouts as more important for second-round, two-way, and Summer League targets. Steve Kerr is also back on a new two-year deal, and Golden State appears to be balancing his push for more available players with interest in retaining Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis. The Warriors went 37-45 with a -0.6 net rating, so this offseason is about finding playable depth around Stephen Curry, who averaged 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. A younger bench addition would carry more fantasy appeal than a buried lottery stash, especially if Kerr leans on his veteran core again.
Source: Brady Klopfer
Source: Brady Klopfer
Is Sean Tucker an Undervalued Dynasty Trade Target?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker led the team with seven rushing touchdowns in 2025, and he could see meaningful goal-line work once more in his fourth professional season. Presumed starter Bucky Irving is still recovering from the shoulder injury that cost him seven games and impacted his efficiency in 2025. Irving returned to the field in Week 12, still clearly hampered by the injury, and Tucker handled almost 90% of the Buccaneers' carries from within the five-yard line from that point forward. Irving's recovery timeline has been vague, but if the team opts to keep him fresh by limiting him to mostly between-the-20s work, Tucker would be the most likely benefactor over the 5'9", 200-pound Kenneth Gainwell. Tucker went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft due to a congenital heart condition, but whenever he's seen the field, he's looked the part of an NFL running back, and at RotoBaller's dynasty RB75, he represents overlooked value if he's able to hold onto the dedicated goal-line role in what should again be a high-scoring Buccaneers offense.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Donovan Mitchell Remains Cleveland's Top Priority
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is extension-eligible on July 7, and president of basketball operations Koby Altman made it clear the organization plans to keep building around him, according to cleveland.com's Chris Fedor. "He's our guy. Do we think we can win with him as the best player on a championship team? Yes," Altman said. The 29-year-old backed up that confidence with another high-end fantasy season, averaging 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 3.5 threes across 70 games. Cleveland's playoff run ended with a four-game Eastern Conference Finals sweep against New York, so the offseason focus now shifts to how Mitchell fits with James Harden and Evan Mobley. If the Cavaliers keep that core intact, Mitchell should remain the team's top scoring option and a strong early-round fantasy anchor.
Source: Chris Fedor
Source: Chris Fedor
Is Puka Nacua the WR1 in Dynasty Leagues?
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has had one of the most dominant starts to a career in NFL history. Only Justin Jefferson and Odell Beckham Jr. have topped his 95.3 receiving yards per game through the first three seasons in the league, with fourth-place Anquan Boldin more than 10 yards per game behind. Playing in 16 games in 2025, Nacua finished as the WR1 in half-PPR formats. His physical play style will always put him at risk of missing time, but when on the field, his ceiling is as high as any player in the league. At 25 years old, he is RotoBaller's dynasty WR3 as he enters the final season of his rookie contract. With reigning MVP Matthew Stafford committed to at least two more years with the team, an extension signed by Nacua could be the exact catalyst needed to push him into the top spot, but regardless of where he stands in the rankings, the future is bright for one of the NFL's best young players.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Adou Thiero Remains a Lakers Development Project
Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero had a quiet rookie season, but Silver Screen and Roll's Edwin Garcia wrote that the team should keep him in its long-term plans. The 22-year-old missed training camp and the start of the regular season while recovering from left knee surgery and later lost time to an MCL sprain. He logged only 25 regular-season games, averaging 1.9 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in 6.0 minutes while shooting 51.6% from the field. There were still fantasy-relevant flashes, including a 25-point South Bay outing on 10-for-12 shooting and 5-for-5 from deep. Thiero needs a steadier jumper and a real rotation lane, but his rim pressure and defensive tools make him a summer watchlist name.
Source: Edwin Garcia
Source: Edwin Garcia
Jalen McMillan to Play All Three Receiver Positions?
For the first time since 2013, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to play a season without six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans, but local media member Scott Reynolds believes the adjustment could go just fine, in part due to the versatility of third-year professional Jalen McMillan. McMillan was a fantasy league-winner down the stretch of his 2024 rookie season, and while a scary preseason neck injury limited him to only four games in 2025, he again topped 100 receiving yards in Week 17. Reynolds believes his ability to play all three receiver spots could lead to similar results across his 2026 campaign. With Zac Robinson arriving from the Falcons as the new offensive coordinator, Tampa will likely see fewer three-receiver sets after deploying 11-personnel at the league's second-highest rate in 2025, and with Emeka Egbuka unlikely to leave the field with any regularity in his second season, a potential rotation between McMillan, Chris Godwin Jr., and 2026 third-round pick Ted Hurst could make those 100-yard performances difficult to predict. As such, McMillan projects as a more useful piece in best ball formats, but at RotoBaller's dynasty WR71, there is still potential to land him well below his actual value with an opportunity for him to see a larger-than-expected workload.
Source: Scott Reynolds
Source: Scott Reynolds
76ers Hire Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations
The Philadelphia 76ers hired Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations, ESPN's Shams Charania reports, weeks after firing Daryl Morey following a second-round sweep by the Knicks. The 43-year-old spent 15 years in Cleveland, serving as the Cavaliers' general manager since 2022, and Bob Myers led the search that landed him. Nick Nurse stays on as coach, so the system carries over. With Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) tied to aging, hard-to-move max deals, a teardown isn't realistic, which keeps the rotation largely intact for fantasy purposes. The cleaner value lives in the young backcourt: Tyrese Maxey, fresh off an All-NBA nod, and VJ Edgecombe, who finished third in Rookie of the Year voting. Both see usage climb whenever the stars sit, and that's been often, giving them sturdier floors than the availability-dependent ceilings of Embiid and George.
Source: Bryan Fonseca
Source: Bryan Fonseca
Chicago Bulls Explore Kevin Young as Coaching Candidate
According to ESPN's Jamal Collier, the Chicago Bulls have interest in BYU head coach Kevin Young and have held early conversations with him during their head coaching search. Young has gone 49-22 across two seasons at BYU, bringing an NBA-style background after assistant stops with the Suns and 76ers. Chicago played fast last season, ranking second in pace, but the results lagged behind with a 113.0 offensive rating and 118.1 defensive rating. A Young hire would be especially interesting for Josh Giddey (ankle), Matas Buzelis, and Anfernee Simons, as his spacing-heavy approach could help Chicago turn more of its tempo into efficient fantasy production.
Source: Jamal Collier
Source: Jamal Collier
Kyrie Irving Reports He's Nearing Full Strength in ACL Recovery
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) said on a Friday Twitch stream that he's "close to being over at 100%" in his recovery, more than 14 months removed from surgery. The nine-time All-Star tore his left ACL in March 2025 and missed all of 2025-26, but general manager Mike Schmitz and president Masai Ujiri have backed his return rather than entertaining trade talk. No timetable is set, and Dallas doesn't open camp until late September, leaving runway for a full ramp-up. Before the injury, Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists across 50 games. Age 34 and coming off a torn ACL, he profiles as a draft-day discount rather than a top-tier guard, though Ujiri's plan to let him play off the ball next to Cooper Flagg protects both his efficiency and Flagg's on-ball value.
Source: Grant Afseth
Source: Grant Afseth
Lane Hutson Posts a Power-Play Assist in Game 5 Loss
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson contributed a power-play assist in Friday's season-ending 6-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. He set up Cole Caufield midway through the third period. Hutson was among Montreal's leading scorers throughout the postseason, but the Hurricanes proved too tough a nut to crack for the team. The 22-year-old finishes the playoffs with 16 points (three goals, 13 assists) in 19 games -- only three blue-liners in franchise history have been more productive in a postseason campaign. Hutson also enjoyed a big regular season, totaling 78 points (12 goals, 66 assists) in 82 outings. He's just two years into his NHL career, and the best is definitely yet to come from Hutson.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Cole Caufield Nets a Power-Play Goal in Season-Ending Loss
Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield scored a third-period power-play goal in Friday's 6-1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes. It was too little, too late, as the Canadiens were once again overwhelmed and eliminated in five games. Caufield had a disappointing postseason. He managed only 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in 19 games and was limited to three even-strength points. During the regular season, Caufield averaged at least a point per game for the first time in his career, with 51 goals and 37 assists in 81 contests. He became the first Canadiens player in 36 years to score at least 50 regular-season goals, setting a high bar for himself in the next campaign.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Seth Jarvis Closes Out East Finals With Multi-Point Game
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis notched a goal and an assist as the team moved into the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals with a 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night. He assisted Shayne Gostisbehere on the power play late in the second period and scored the final goal of the Eastern Conference Finals in an empty-net situation in the third. Jarvis has been quiet in the postseason, but he gained some momentum against Montreal with four points in five games. Overall, the 24-year-old has posted eight points (three goals, five assists) in 13 playoff games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Logan Stankoven Notches Three Points in Big Game 5 Win
Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven finished Friday's 6-1 Game 5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens with one goal and two assists. His ninth goal of the postseason was the series-clinching marker. Stankoven assisted both of his linemates, Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake, in the game. The trio has seen a lot of success in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, combining for 43 points. Stankoven has 12 points (nine goals, three assists) in 13 contests. After kicking off the postseason with a five-game goal streak, the 23-year-old has begun building another ahead of the Finals, lighting the lamp in back-to-back games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Taylor Hall Racks Up Three Points in Series-Clinching Win
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall was one of the protagonists in a series-clinching 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, scoring the opening goal and dishing out two assists. The former MVP recorded his second three-point night of the 2026 playoffs. Hall is having the best postseason of his 16-year career, and no player can match his even-strength points tally. 14 of his 16 points have come at even strength. Hall has tallied five goals and 11 assists in 13 contests. Taming Hall in the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals should be the Vegas Golden Knights' No. 1 priority.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Frederik Andersen Remains Stellar as Hurricanes Clinch Finals Berth
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen recorded 23 saves with a .958 save percentage in Friday's series-clinching 6-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. He was only beaten on a power play midway through the third period. Andersen became the third netminder in NHL history to register 12 wins through his first 13 games in a playoff year. The Danish veteran has been on a spectacular run and will give Carolina a great chance to win the Stanley Cup if he maintains his current level of play. Andersen has a 12-1 record, a 1.41 goals-against average, a .931 save percentage, and three shutouts in the playoffs. Across 11 career appearances against the Vegas Golden Knights, he has gone 5-6-0.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jacob Gonzalez is Heading to the Big Leagues
Chicago White Sox infielder Jacob Gonzalez is receiving the call to the big leagues. Gonzalez has been one of the hottest hitters in the minor leagues and will now get a chance to show it at the big league level. This season, Gonzalez is slashing .308/.414/.646 with 18 home runs across 51 games in Triple-A Charlotte. He figures to see everyday at-bats in Chicago with Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) heading to the Injured List. Murakami suffered a hamstring injury during Friday's win over the Detroit Tigers. Following the game, manager Will Venable said Murakami is facing a multi-week absence. Gonzalez will get a legitimate shot to prove he's ready for the big leagues. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and scoop him up before it's too late.
Source: Jeff Passan
Source: Jeff Passan
Ethan Holliday to Undergo Season-Ending Foot Surgery
Colorado Rockies infielder Ethan Holliday (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a left foot stress fracture. This is a tough break for the 19-year-old stud. Through 33 games, Holliday was slashing .262/.395/.557 with nine home runs and 32 RBI with Low-A Fresno. Holliday was the fourth overall selection during the 2025 MLB Draft. He's currently the Rockies' top prospect and the No. 17 prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. The expectation is that Holliday will be fully healed and ready to go for Spring Training.
Source: Thomas Harding
Source: Thomas Harding
Logan Webb is Activated on Friday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (knee) is back on the mound for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Webb was activated from the 15-day Injured List after missing a few weeks due to a right knee injury. The right-hander has posted an ugly 5.06 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and a 42:15 K:BB ratio across 48 innings this season. Despite his early struggles, Webb remains someone worth rostering in all fantasy formats. He'll hopefully get back on the right track with this knee injury behind him. In a corresponding move, right-hander Tyler Mahle (hamstring) swaps places with Webb and lands on the 15-day Injured List.
Source: Justice De Los Santos
Source: Justice De Los Santos
Corbin Burnes Faces Live Hitters on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (elbow) faced live hitters for the first time this year on Friday. Burnes was able to throw a 20-pitch session without any issues. D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo said that Burnes will have another live session on Tuesday. If everything continues to go well, Burnes could potentially go on a minor league rehab assignment after Tuesday's session. The right-hander continues to work his way back from elbow surgery. There's a chance that Burnes is back on the big league mound before the end of June. With that being said, Burnes is looking like an interesting stash candidate with his return to the mound looming.
Source: Nick Piecoro
Source: Nick Piecoro
Munetaka Murakami Exits with Hamstring Tightness
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) was removed early during Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Murakami appeared to have suffered a hamstring injury while running to first base in the third inning. He was pulled from the contest due to hamstring tightness and is expected to undergo further testing. Before leaving, Murakami was hitless during his two plate appearances in the game. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on his status. They shouldn't be shocked if he does end up requiring a stint on the Injured List. If he does miss time, Jacob Gonzalez could be called up to make his big league debut.
Source: James Fegan
Source: James Fegan
Jacob Gonzalez Lifted From Triple-A Contest, Set for Promotion?
Chicago White Sox infielder Jacob Gonzalez was lifted early during Friday's game with Triple-A Charlotte. Gonzalez is likely headed to the big leagues with Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) being pulled from Friday's contest versus the Detroit Tigers. The assumption is that Murakami will require a stint on the Injured List, which could give Gonzalez his first taste of big league action. Gonzalez smacked his 19th home run of the season during Friday's game. The 23-year-old appears to be ready for the next level and could get his shot as early as this weekend. The former first-round pick could become a must-add player if he does receive the call to The Show.
Source: James Fegan
Source: James Fegan
Mitchell Robinson Plans to Play in Game 1 After Finger Surgery
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) underwent surgery on his broken right pinky and plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next Wednesday with a brace on his hand, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 28-year-old has been a low-usage piece all postseason, averaging 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 14.2 minutes off the bench behind Karl-Anthony Towns. His value has always come from energy rebounding and rim protection rather than scoring, so the brace is the real question: a player whose calling card is securing the ball now has to do it with a protected hand. Even at full strength, he offers little beyond rebounds and blocks for fantasy purposes, and if the finger limits him, Ariel Hukporti is the only proven fallback at center for New York.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Ajay Mitchell Ruled Out for Game 7
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs. The 23-year-old has been unavailable since aggravating the injury during Game 3, removing one of Oklahoma City's better bench scorers and secondary ball-handlers from the rotation. Mitchell averaged 13.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists during the regular season and 15.1 points with 4.3 assists in the playoffs before going down. With Jalen Williams (hamstring) also sidelined, Jared McCain and Cason Wallace should remain busy behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Williams Unavailable in Decisive Game 7
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) won't play in Saturday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against San Antonio. The 25-year-old tried to return in Game 6, but he logged only 10 minutes and finished with one point and one assist before being ruled out again. Williams averaged 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists during the regular season, so Oklahoma City loses a key secondary creator. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should handle even more late-clock work, while Jared McCain and Cason Wallace are in position for elevated backcourt minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Magic Finalizing Hire of Sean Sweeney as Head Coach
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic are finalizing the hire of San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as their new head coach. Sweeney will replace Jamahl Mosley, who was fired after a 45-37 finish and a first-round collapse against Detroit before taking over in New Orleans. The 41-year-old made his name on defense, running a Spurs unit that climbed to third in the league this season, and he'll wrap San Antonio's playoff run before reporting to Orlando. The fantasy question is whether a defense-first voice can unlock a stagnant offense built around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs. Banchero's usage shouldn't budge, but a slower, grind-it-out scheme could cap the counting-stat ceiling for the supporting cast, with Bane's perimeter scoring the swing variable to track.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jung Hoo Lee is Returning on Friday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) was activated off the 10-day Injured List on Friday. Lee will start in right field and bat sixth against right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Friday. Lee has been out since May 22 due to a back strain. Before the injury, Lee was slashing .268/.311/.385 with three home runs, 17 RBI, and 10 walks. He doesn't offer a ton of power upside with the bat, but he's a decent contact hitter. Lee does enough at the plate consistently to warrant a look in deep leagues for fantasy managers struggling to find production.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Roman Anthony is Shut Down from Swinging
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony appears to have suffered a setback during his rehab process. Anthony reportedly felt discomfort while hitting off a tee on Thursday. As a result, Anthony has been shut down from swinging the bat for now. This is the second time that Anthony has suffered a setback while rehabbing his finger injury. The hope was that Anthony would be able to return by early June. This setback might push that timetable back further, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see what the team decides to do. There should be another update on Anthony in the coming days.
Source: Chris Cotillo
Source: Chris Cotillo
Jimmy Crooks Ticketed for Major Role on MLB Roster?
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday. He'll join the big league roster after slashing .262/.412/.567 with 13 home runs across 39 games in the minors this season. Manager Oliver Marmol has made it clear that Crooks was not brought up to sit on the bench. He should get the lion's share of the playing time, with Ivan Herrera serving as the personal catcher for Michael McGreevy and Andre Pallante. Crooks is not in the starting lineup on Friday, but figures to get into the lineup this weekend. Fantasy managers in need of catching help should consider adding Crooks. It's difficult to find catchers who can contribute consistently at the plate, and Crooks has shown the potential of being a reliable bat.
Source: Jeff Jones
Source: Jeff Jones
Eury Perez is Placed on 15-Day Injured List
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Friday. This comes after Perez was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent additional testing, which revealed a right hamstring strain. The team hasn't revealed how long they expect Perez to be out, but hamstring issues often linger. Fantasy managers should expect to be without Perez for at least a few weeks. In a corresponding move, right-hander Josh Ekness has been recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville. It's unclear what the team plans to do with the vacant rotation spot, but that decision should be made soon.
Source: Barry Jackson
Source: Barry Jackson
Aaron Nola Goes on Paternity Leave List
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was placed on the paternity leave list on Friday. The right-hander will be away from the team for a few days while he welcomes a new member to his family. Nola is currently scheduled to take the ball against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Nola should be back in time for that game, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry about him missing a start. The right-hander has posted ugly numbers anyway, with a 5.16 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 56:18 K:BB ratio across 11 starts this season. In a corresponding move, reliever Nolan Hoffman has been recalled to take over the spot on the active roster. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of Tuesday's game for another update on Nola.
Source: Philadelphia Phillies
Source: Philadelphia Phillies
