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Mac McClung Signs in Spain
Guard Mac McClung has signed with Spanish club Basquet Girona, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. The three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion heads overseas after another huge G-League season with the Windy City Bulls, where he averaged 31.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.9 assists. McClung won his second G-League MVP, became the first two-time winner of the award, passed Renaldo Major as the league's all-time leading scorer, and dropped a career-high 59 points against Birmingham. The 27-year-old has played only 17 NBA games, including eight with Chicago last season, so this move keeps him off NBA fantasy radars unless he works his way back stateside.
Source: Donatas Urbonas
Source: Donatas Urbonas
Hornets See Brandon Miller as Core Piece
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller and the team have discussed a potential rookie-scale extension, with president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson saying the Hornets want him around "for a very long time," via Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The former No. 2 pick looks central to the Hornets' reset after the franchise traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges this offseason, though Peterson has avoided putting the face-of-the-franchise label on any one player. Miller averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 38.3 percent from three across 65 games last season. His usage could climb with Coby White handling more point-guard work, but the shoulder recovery keeps some risk attached. If healthy, Miller's scoring and three-point volume should keep trending up.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Pistons Weigh Ausar Thompson Extension
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson is in line for a long-term extension, but talks appear tied to the team's unresolved negotiations with restricted free-agent center Jalen Duren, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Thompson led the NBA with 2.0 steals per game last season and earned All-Defensive First Team honors while averaging 9.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. The offensive limitations remain clear, but his role beside Cade Cunningham and Duren gives him steady fantasy appeal through steals, rebounds, assists, and defensive stats. A deal in the low-to-mid $30 million annual range has been floated, though nothing appears imminent until Detroit gets more clarity on Duren.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Dereck Lively II Talks Extension with Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II and the team have held early-stage talks on a possible rookie-scale extension, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line, via Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The number is tough to project after the 22-year-old played only seven games last season before undergoing season-ending right foot surgery. When healthy, Lively has been a high-efficiency rim runner and shot blocker, with career averages of 8.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks while shooting 72.5 percent from the field. His lob finishing and rim protection fit cleanly alongside Cooper Flagg, but Dallas has reason to remain patient under Masai Ujiri, especially with Daniel Gafford still in the frontcourt picture. Lively carries blocks-and-boards upside, though his recovery is the swing factor.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Brandin Podziemski Eyes Long-Term Deal with Warriors
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski wants a long-term extension, but the sides remain apart on price, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Podziemski's camp is reportedly seeking an annual salary in the $22 million to $24 million range, while Golden State prefers a lower number. The 23-year-old is entering the final season of his rookie deal and can reach restricted free agency in 2027 if no agreement is reached. He helped his case last season by averaging a career-high 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, then jumped to 17.5 points, 6.2 boards, and 4.1 assists after the All-Star break. His fantasy ceiling still depends on Stephen Curry or Jimmy Butler III missing time, but the late-season usage bump keeps him relevant as a depth guard with upside.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Stephen Curry Nears Extension Eligibility
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry becomes eligible on Aug. 29 to sign a two-year, $136.7 million extension, and the sides have mutual interest in a deal, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Curry is entering the final season of his current contract, but trade noise has not gained much traction, with Siegel reporting that he is not expected to request a trade. The 38-year-old averaged 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds across 43 games last season, while Golden State finished 37-45 and 10th in the West. The roster concerns are real, but Curry remains the offense's fantasy engine as long as his health holds.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Peyton Watson Could Take Qualifying Offer
Denver Nuggets restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson is prepared to accept his one-year, $6.5 million qualifying offer if Denver cannot complete a sign-and-trade, according to Evan Sidery, citing Shams Charania. Sidery adds that the Bucks, Cavaliers, and Clippers are in active talks with Denver. The Nuggets have reportedly offered Watson a five-year, $70 million deal, but the 23-year-old remains unsigned after a breakout season in which he averaged career highs of 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 41.1 percent from three. A move to Milwaukee could give him a cleaner path to usage, while a return to Denver would keep him fighting for touches around Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon. Watson has fantasy appeal, but his ceiling depends on where this standoff ends.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Anthony Davis Sets Extension Timeline
Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Davis will wait until roughly the first 20 games of the season before deciding whether to sign a long-term extension, according to Evan Sidery, citing Shams Charania. Davis is eligible for a four-year deal worth around $275 million, but his health and Washington's early competitiveness are major swing factors. The 10-time All-Star has not played for the Wizards since arriving from Dallas at the trade deadline and appeared in just 20 games last season, averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 blocks. He remains an elite per-game fantasy option, but the injury risk and possible title-contender preference keep his floor shaky.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Zeke Nnaji Remains on Trade Block
Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji remains on the trade block as Denver works to navigate second-apron restrictions, according to Evan Sidery. Nnaji is owed roughly $7.5 million this season and has a $7.5 million player option for 2027-28, making this more of a salary-shedding situation than a fantasy-relevant move. The former first-round pick has faded from Denver's rotation, averaging 3.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.0 minutes across 52 games last season. A trade would not create much value behind Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Marvin Bagley III, but it could matter as a financial domino in Peyton Watson sign-and-trade talks. Watson remains a restricted free agent after Denver reportedly offered him a five-year, $70 million deal.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Tyrese Haliburton Hopes to Play in 2028 Olympics
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton hopes to play for Team USA in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, according to Evan Sidery. The long-term goal is another positive checkpoint in his recovery after he tore his right Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed all of last season. Haliburton has resumed 5-on-5 work, and Indiana is reportedly optimistic he will be ready for the season opener. The 26-year-old averaged 18.6 points, 9.2 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 2024-25, so the fantasy ceiling remains high. The risk is the layoff, while Andrew Nembhard's assist volume should take the biggest hit once Haliburton reclaims the offense.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Terrell Brown Jr. Agrees to Deal With Jazz
Free-agent guard Terrell Brown Jr. has reached an agreement with the Utah Jazz, according to Chris Haynes, who cited agent Daniel Hazan. The 28-year-old undrafted guard out of Washington helped the Greensboro Swarm win the 2026 G-League title and averaged 11.2 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 25.3 minutes across 36 games last season. Terms were not immediately reported, and Brown joins a crowded Utah backcourt that already includes Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Darryn Peterson, and Ace Bailey. His playmaking gives him a camp case, but he faces long odds to crack the rotation and remains off fantasy radars.
Source: Chris Haynes
Source: Chris Haynes
LeBron James Set for More On-Ball Work
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward LeBron James is expected to take on more point-guard duties next season, with Evan Sidery reporting that head coach Nick Nurse confirmed James will primarily play the position. The four-time MVP averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists last season, and this setup should keep his assists useful even if his scoring volume dips in a crowded lineup. Tyrese Maxey may lose some on-ball reps, but cleaner off-ball scoring chances could soften the fantasy hit. VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown face tighter touch ceilings, while Joel Embiid should remain a major half-court hub. James still carries fantasy value, but the appeal leans more toward assists and efficiency than vintage scoring volume.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Mavericks Seek First-Rounder for Daniel Gafford
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Daniel Gafford remains available for the right price, with Evan Sidery reporting that Dallas is seeking a protected first-round pick in a deal. The 27-year-old is signed through 2028-29 at roughly $18.1 million annually, so Dallas does not have to dump him. Gafford averaged 9.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks in 21.7 minutes last season while shooting 65.5% from the field, keeping him useful as a low-usage fantasy center. A trade would likely hurt Dereck Lively II's insurance value less than it would open minutes for Morez Johnson Jr. and Moussa Cisse, who would move closer to the nightly center mix.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Keaton Wallace Reportedly Joins Maccabi Tel Aviv
Free-agent guard Keaton Wallace is reportedly signing a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv worth $1.2 million per season, according to Israel Hayom's Tomer Givati. Wallace, the older brother of Thunder guard Cason Wallace, spent the last two seasons with Atlanta, averaging 4.2 points, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 rebounds across 84 NBA games. He was on a two-way deal in 2024-25 before earning a standard contract last season, but the Hawks did not extend him a qualifying offer this summer. The move should help Maccabi replace Lonnie Walker IV, who reportedly agreed to return to the NBA with Denver. Wallace is off fantasy radars unless he works his way back into a clearer NBA role.
Source: Tomer Givati
Source: Tomer Givati
Clippers Waive Two-Way Guard Sean Pedulla
The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving two-way guard Sean Pedulla, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Pedulla won G-League Rookie of the Year after averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.6 steals between the Rip City Remix and San Diego Clippers. He signed with the Clippers in February but logged only 31 NBA minutes, totaling 13 points on 5-for-15 shooting across seven appearances. The move comes after Los Angeles agreed to two-way deals with Jamarion Sharp and Jalen Pickett, while rookie Nick Martinelli is also in the two-way mix. Pedulla's G-League production keeps him on the fringe radar, but he needs a new landing spot and a real rotation path before mattering in fantasy.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
