Thanasis Antetokounmpo Added to Greece Training Camp Roster for EuroBasket 2025
Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been added to the Greek national team training camp roster to prepare for the EuroBasket 2025 tournament beginning at the end of August. Antetokounmpo didn't play professionally in 2024-25 after undergoing surgery in May 2024 to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The 33-year-old played five of his six NBA seasons in Milwaukee, winning an NBA championship in 2021 alongside his younger brother Giannis Antetokounmpo. If the older Antetokounmpo remains healthy, he will likely finish his professional playing career overseas.Source: Eurohoops.net
According to Eurohoops.net, free agent forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. Waived by Clippers
Patrick Baldwin Jr. on Monday. Baldwin joined the Clippers after agreeing to a two-way contract in March. However, he was released to open a roster spot for Jordan Miller, who signed a two-way deal with the Clippers on Saturday. Baldwin played in 22 games with the Wizards and just two in Los Angeles after he was claimed off waivers near the end of the 2024-25 campaign. He saw limited playing time in the NBA last year, but the 22-year-old had a solid season in the G League, averaging 17.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers, 2.4 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.0 steals during 32.0 minutes per game in over 23 appearances.Source: Law Murray
According to Law Murray of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Clippers waived forward Josh Green May Not be Ready for Start of Hornets Training Camp
Josh Green (shoulder) may not be ready for the start of training camp. Green is still recovering from shoulder surgery last month to address instability in his left shoulder. According to Boone, there is "no definitive work on his recovery timetable," likely meaning that the 24-year-old could be missing in action once the upcoming regular season begins. During his first campaign in Charlotte, he finished with averages of 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest across 68 games. Once Green is available, he may be less involved in the Hornets' offence than in 2024-25, especially if LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (wrist) can remain healthy.Source: Roderick Boone
Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports that Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Thomas Bryant Set to Move to Greece
Thomas Bryant looks ready to pause his NBA career. Reports in Europe indicate that Bryant is in advanced negotiations with Panathinaikos, the 2024 EuroLeague champions. The Greek powerhouse was previously linked with Jonas Valanciunas this offseason. However, the Lithuanian has now committed himself to the Denver Nuggets, and Panathinaikos has gone after another NBA big man. Bryant, who won the NBA championship with the Nuggets in 2023, split the 2024-25 season between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. The eight-year veteran averaged 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.6 minutes.Source: Sportando
Center Cam Thomas, Nets Far Apart in Contract Talks
Cam Thomas remains a restricted free agent and doesn't seem close to signing an extension with the team. Thomas reportedly wants an annual salary of around $30 million, but the Nets have only offered a two-year deal worth about $14.1 million per season with a team option. After averaging a team-high 24.0 points per game in 2024-25, Thomas clearly values himself highly. However, he must lower his salary demands significantly to reach a multi-year agreement this summer. Ultimately, Thomas might choose to accept Brooklyn's $5.99 million qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent next offseason. This would give him more options to sign a lucrative deal.Source: Marc Stein
Brooklyn Nets guard Kristaps Porzingis Feeling "Great" Ahead of New Season
Kristaps Porzingis appears to be back to full health following his bout with a mystery illness late last season. While speaking to the media in his native Latvia ahead of the 2025 EuroBasket, Porzingis addressed several topics, including his health status. "I feel fantastic, to be honest. I took time to rest after the season," Porzingis said. "In June, I completely rested with lower intensity, and all of that has gone away. I haven't felt any of that playoff fatigue anymore. I feel great and ready to join the national team." Health issues are always a concern with Porzingis, but he's a player who can help out fantasy managers in several categories. His role in Atlanta will probably be more significant than it was in Boston, which will boost Porzingis' fantasy value.Source: Sporta Studija
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Chris Paul Hints He Could Extend His Career Beyond the 2025-26 Season
Chris Paul may stick around in the NBA for a few more years. Paul, who turned 40 in May, told ESPN's Malika Andrews that he wants to "enjoy" the upcoming campaign and doesn't know if it will be his final season in the National Basketball Association. At the same time, Paul definitely won't have the same impact he had on the Clippers during his first stint. He isn't guaranteed to receive regular playing time in his 21st year in the league, which will really hurt Paul's fantasy value. But it's going to be exciting to see the legendary guard still in action, perhaps even beyond the 2025-26 season.Source: SportsCenter
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Brandon Miller Close to 100 Percent
Brandon Miller (wrist) is on track to be fully healthy for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. In January, Miller underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. "It's probably around 90-95% now," Miller told Diamond Vences of the Charlotte Observer. "I started contact (drills). I'll be ready the first day the season starts and I'm just excited to get back out on the court with my guys." His wrist injury limited Miller to only 27 outings during his sophomore career. He averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals. Next season, Miller should be eager to make up for lost time and ready for another step in his development.Source: Diamond Vences
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Colin Castleton Waived by Raptors on Monday
Colin Castleton on Monday. Castleton posted averages of 7.2 points and 6.9 rebounds in 26 minutes across 11 contests in 2024-25. With the 25-year-old out of the picture, there will be available frontcourt minutes for players like Jonathan Mogbo and Sandro Mamukelashvili to compete for. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, selected by the Raptors No. 9 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft last month, will also be in line to see more playing opportunities with Castleton no longer on the team's roster.Source: Michael Scotto
According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Toronto Raptors waived center Billy Donovan Agrees to Contract Extension with Chicago
Josh Giddey, who is a restricted free agent.Source: Shams Charania
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the team. Both sides began discussions on a new deal near the end of the 2024 campaign. Since then, the 60-year-old received interest from the New York Knicks to replace Tom Thibodeau, who was fired in June. However, despite Donovan's losing record with the Bulls (195-205) since his arrival in 2020, the organization declined the Knicks' request to interview him, with the intent of keeping him in Chicago for years to come. The franchise is looking to make some changes to the roster moving forward, although the first move that needs to be made is a new contract for Ricky Council IV Waived by Philadelphia
Ricky Council IV. He spent the last two seasons with the Sixers, appearing in 105 regular-season contests. While the 23-year-old wasn't productive for the most part, he showed signs of promise by averaging 12.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 12 starts last season. There's a good chance Council will get signed by another team entering the 2025 campaign. However, he has a long way to go before earning a spot on most fantasy rosters, although he could gain streaming potential at some point during the year.Source: Gina Mizell
The Philadelphia 76ers waived guard Warriors "Haven't Gained Any Traction" on Sign-and-Trade Deal for Jonathan Kuminga
Jonathan Kuminga. The 22-year-old has spent his entire career with the Dubs, averaging 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 258 regular-season games. He is currently a restricted free agent. However, with most teams unable to make moves due to limited cap space, the situation remains at a standstill. Without question, Kuminga has value, but clubs around the National Basketball Association may wait before looking in his direction, especially if he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason. If he stays in Golden State, he may have trouble finding consistent minutes. On the other hand, Kuminga could benefit significantly by getting a fresh start elsewhere. With that in mind, his fantasy outlook can go in different directions depending on where he ends up entering the 2025 campaign, although his shooting numbers must improve no matter where he goes.Source: Fred Katz
According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors "haven't gained any traction" regarding a sign-and-trade deal involving forward Taelon Peter Signs Deal With Pacers
Taelon Peter have agreed to a two-way deal on Thursday. Peter was drafted with the No. 54 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft in June after averaging 13.7 points on 57.8 percent shooting from the field and 45.3 percent from beyond the arc last season at Liberty University. During Summer League action in Las Vegas, he posted of averages of 9.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest across four games.Source: Michael Scotto
According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Indiana Pacers and 23-year-old guard Pacers Withdraw Qualifying Offer for Enrique Freeman
Enrique Freeman has become an unrestricted free agent after the Indiana Pacers withdrew their two-way qualifying offer. Freeman suited up only 22 times for the Pacers, who selected him 50th in the 2024 draft. The Cleveland-born forward, who will be 25 next week, averaged 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 8.2 minutes. While this is a setback for Freeman, he may still generate interest among NBA teams after putting up good numbers in this year's Summer League. He averaged 16.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in Las Vegas.Source: Keith Smith
Power forward Jared Butler Moves to Phoenix
Jared Butler has signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns. The 24-year-old joins his fifth NBA team after the Philadelphia 76ers declined to pick up a $2.3 million team option on Butler's contract for the 2025-26 season. Butler moved to Philadelphia in February in a trade with the Washington Wizards and had a great time on an injury-ravaged team, averaging 11.5 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 24.4 minutes. Although it's unlikely he will reach the same productivity in Phoenix, Butler could carve out a decent role in the rotation as a backup playmaker behind Devin Booker and Jalen Green.Source: Shams Charania
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