July 29, 2025
Center
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.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportando
July 29, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard
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.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Stein
July 29, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
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.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sporta Studija
July 29, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers point guard
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.
--Taavi PailkSource: SportsCenter
July 29, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
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.
--Taavi PailkSource: Diamond Vences
July 28, 2025
According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Toronto Raptors waived center
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.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Michael Scotto
July 27, 2025
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
Josh Giddey, who is a restricted free agent.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
July 26, 2025
The Philadelphia 76ers waived guard
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.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Gina Mizell
July 26, 2025
According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors "haven't gained any traction" regarding a sign-and-trade deal involving forward
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.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Fred Katz
July 24, 2025
According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Indiana Pacers and 23-year-old guard
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.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Michael Scotto
July 24, 2025
Power forward
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.
--Taavi PailkSource: Keith Smith
July 24, 2025
Point guard
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.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
July 24, 2025
Guard/forward
Antonio Reeves has signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets for the 2025-26 NBA season. Reeves had his debut campaign with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024-25, but the team waived him earlier this month. Despite that, Reeves still played for the Pelicans in the Summer League, where he made a strong impression, averaging 14.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 20.6 minutes. With Charlotte's roster lacking depth, Reeves could be back on NBA courts very soon. Last season, he notched 6.9 points in 15.0 minutes on 39.5 percent three-point shooting with the Pelicans.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
July 24, 2025
The Phoenix Suns have claimed guard
Jordan Goodwin off waivers. The 26-year-old was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Goodwin appeared 29 times for the Lakers last season, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 18.7 minutes, with 38.2 percent shooting from three-point range. This will be his second rodeo with the Suns, having opened the 2023-24 campaign in Arizona. Throughout his NBA career, Goodwin has averaged 6.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in 150 contests. He's a reliable bench player but doesn't impact fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
July 24, 2025
Guard/forward
Colby Jones has linked up with the Detroit Pistons on a two-way contract for the 2025-26 season. Jones had a nice 15-game spell with the Washington Wizards late last season, averaging 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 25.7 minutes. Yet, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in June and was waived, becoming an unrestricted free agent. Jones started his NBA career in 2023 with the Sacramento Kings after being the 34th pick in the draft. Over 69 career games, he has averaged only 10.2 minutes a night, and Jones must be patient to get his opportunity in Motown as well.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
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