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Jose Alvarado Warns Victor Wembanyama After Game 3 Shove
Knicks reserve guard Jose Alvarado issued a warning to Victor Wembanyama after the Spurs center shoved Jalen Brunson in the back of the head during Monday's Game 3, telling reporters "that'll be the last one," the New York Post reports. Officials missed the first-quarter play, and the NBA is reviewing it for a retroactive flagrant foul after its head of officiating acknowledged a foul was there. That review is the fantasy story. Wembanyama, who poured in 32 points with eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocks in the 115-111 win, already drew a Flagrant-2 ejection earlier this postseason. An upgrade here would leave him one flagrant foul away from an automatic one-game suspension, a live availability risk for DFS managers with the Spurs trailing 2-1 entering Game 4.
Source: Zach Braziller
Source: Zach Braziller
AJ Dybantsa Eyes Spurs-Style Rise Ahead of the Draft
BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa used his NBA Finals visit to point to the Spurs' fast rise behind Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle as a model for his own quick success, the Associated Press reports. The projected No. 1 overall pick led the nation in scoring at 25.5 points per game, adding 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games before declaring for the June 23 draft. The lottery-winning Washington Wizards are widely expected to take him first, though the pick is not yet official. For dynasty and rookie-draft managers, that landing spot is the appeal: a rebuilding team would hand Dybantsa immediate usage and minutes, pointing to strong year-one scoring. His shaky three-point stroke (33.1 percent) and thin steal and block numbers temper the multi-category ceiling, but few incoming rookies offer a cleaner path to volume.
Source: Associated Press
Source: Associated Press
Nikola Vucevic Not Expected to Return to Boston
Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic is not expected to return to the team this offseason, with CelticsBlog relaying Marc Stein's report that the veteran big man is increasingly viewed as likely to switch teams. Vucevic was acquired from Chicago at the trade deadline for Anfernee Simons and a draft pick, but his Boston run never fully clicked after a fractured right ring finger cost him 14 games. He averaged 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists for the season, though those numbers dipped to 9.7 points and 6.6 rebounds in 16 regular-season games with the Celtics. A move away from Boston could help his fantasy outlook if he lands a steadier frontcourt role, while the Celtics will likely need to address center depth again.
Source: Jack Anderson
Source: Jack Anderson
Mike Gansey Concedes 76ers Are Not Title-Ready
New 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey opened his tenure with a blunt assessment, conceding, "It's not a championship-caliber team right now," per the Associated Press. Gansey stayed evasive on Joel Embiid's future but said he has had good conversations with the center, whose three-year, $187 million extension begins this season alongside the more than $110 million still owed to Paul George. The fantasy takeaway sits with availability: Embiid has played just 96 of 246 regular-season games over the past three seasons, making him a boom-or-bust gamble whose ceiling is elite but whose floor is the injury report. Executive Bob Myers offered a hopeful note that neither star faces offseason surgery, yet Tyrese Maxey remains the safer anchor for managers who cannot stomach the games-missed risk.
Source: DAN GELSTON
Source: DAN GELSTON
Trey Lyles Could Push for NBA Return
Real Madrid forward Trey Lyles is unlikely to return to the club unless its hopes of keeping him somehow survive more lucrative offers or his desire to get back to the NBA, according to Marca's Nacho Duque. Lyles signed a one-year deal with Real Madrid last summer after 10 NBA seasons, and the club's official site still lists him with 890 points, 326 rebounds, and 112 assists over 71 appearances. In EuroLeague play, he averaged 14.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.7 blocks while shooting 43.1% from three-point range. Lyles would need the right NBA landing spot to carry fantasy value, but his shooting and frontcourt versatility should keep him on the offseason watch list.
Source: NACHO DUQUE
Source: NACHO DUQUE
Phoenix Shows No Interest in Grizzlies' Ja Morant
Ja Morant's trade market lost a rumored landing spot, as the Phoenix Suns have no interest in pursuing the Memphis Grizzlies guard this offseason, ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reports. Sources cited Phoenix's reluctance to make a drastic roster change and to absorb the $87 million left on Morant's deal. The Suns instead keep their backcourt of Devin Booker and Jalen Green, the latter looking to bounce back after injuries limited him to 32 games. Morant (elbow) remains widely expected to be moved after missing Memphis's final 40 games with a sprained left UCL and feuding with the organization. For fantasy purposes, his value is hard to pin down: a healthy Morant is a top-tier source of points and assists, but the looming trade, the injury, and an unsettled role leave his 2026-27 outlook among the league's biggest question marks.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Mitchell Robinson Available for Game 4
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) is available for Wednesday's Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs despite being listed with a fractured right fifth metacarpal on the NBA's official injury report. The 28-year-old has already played through the issue in the Finals, but his role remains limited. In Game 3, Robinson logged only seven minutes, finishing with five points and four rebounds. He averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists during the regular season, so his fantasy and DFS appeal still comes mainly from rebounds, blocks, and putbacks rather than scoring volume.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
OG Anunoby Racks Up 28 Points in Monday's Loss
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby did very little wrong on Monday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, notching 28 points, five rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in a 115-111 loss. He did the damage on a 9-for-13 effort from the field, finishing 3-for-7 from downtown and 7-for-9 at the charity stripe. Anunoby was just one field goal shy of setting his new playoff scoring record. The 28-year-old always finds ways to impact the game and has been a key cog for the Knicks throughout the playoffs. In the Finals, Anunoby has yet to score fewer than 17 points and has registered multiple blocks in back-to-back games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Karl-Anthony Towns Quiet in Game 3 Loss Monday Night
New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns had a quiet outing in Monday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring only 11 points on a 4-for-10 effort from the field in a 115-111 home loss. Additionally, Towns was limited to one assist and eight rebounds, failing to notch a double-double for only the second time in his past seven games. While Towns struggled to make an impact on the offensive end, his defensive work was impressive. In 38 minutes, Towns blocked two shots and recorded three steals. Expect Towns to try to rebound offensively in Game 4 on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jalen Brunson Records 32 Points in Losing Effort
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson led his team with 32 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, but his efforts weren't enough in a 115-111 loss. The Knicks hosted their first Finals game since 1999 and struggled to score in the second half. However, Brunson made some big buckets and had a strong individual performance. He went 3-for-5 from outside and finished 11-for-25 overall from the field. His line included five rebounds and five assists, though Brunson also committed five turnovers. Brunson's scoring wasn't efficient in the first couple of games against the Spurs, giving the Knicks hope that the best is still to come from him. So far in the Finals, the star guard has averaged 27.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
De'Aaron Fox Comes Up Clutch in Game 3 Against Knicks
San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox had another frustrating evening on Monday in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, but he made key plays late in the game to help the team earn a 115-111 road win. With 12.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Fox hit a jumper to give San Antonio a five-point lead. A couple of minutes earlier, he had an impressive block on Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Fox recorded two blocks in total and snagged one steal. Offensively, he finished the night with 12 points and a game-high eight assists. After his 20-point outburst in Game 2, Fox's scoring contribution was modest due to a 4-for-14 record from the field. He missed all five attempts from three-point range. The two-time All-Star remains a volatile fantasy option in these playoffs.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Stephon Castle Sparks Into Life in Monday's Win
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle contributed 23 points as the team beat the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday. The 21-year-old sophomore also had five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block, going 8-for-15 from the field with a 2-for-5 effort from deep. After being quiet in the first two games of the Finals, Castle made a big impact on both ends. San Antonio's postseason success has often been linked to Castle's performance. His scoring efficiency has been more consistent, averaging 19.8 points in San Antonio's wins versus 17.3 points in losses. Through the first three games of the Finals, Castle has posted averages of 18.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Game 3 Victory Over Knicks
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had one of his best performances of the 2026 playoffs on Monday night, tallying 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocks in a 115-111 road win over the New York Knicks. He went 11-for-18 from the field, including 2-for-4 from downtown, and missed only one of his nine free-throw attempts. This was a perfect response by Wembanyama after his costly mistake late in Game 2. Impressively, the French superstar had only one turnover in Monday's win after giving away the ball 10 times in the first two games. Wembanyama is averaging 29.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.3 blocks, and 1.7 steals in the Finals.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Thomas Sorber Unlikely to Play in Summer League
Oklahoma City Thunder center Thomas Sorber (knee) is unlikely to be ready for Summer League, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Sorber has impressed the organization with his rehab work after missing the 2025-26 season because of a torn right ACL. The 20-year-old was selected 15th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after averaging 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2.0 blocks at Georgetown. Until Oklahoma City gives a firmer ramp-up plan, Sorber is more of a long-range stash than a player to chase for early-season fantasy production.
Source: Justin Martinez
Source: Justin Martinez
Celtics Not Shopping Jaylen Brown or Derrick White
The Boston Celtics have not considered trading Jaylen Brown or Derrick White this offseason, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports. A year after a roster overhaul stoked trade speculation about both players, Windhorst said two weeks before the draft that he has not heard "one iota of Jaylen Brown truly being available," with the same true of White. The fantasy read centers on continuity. Brown earned Second-Team All-NBA honors as Boston's No. 1 option last season, posting career highs of 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists with Jayson Tatum out for 62 games. With Tatum back next season, expect Brown's usage and counting stats to settle below that peak, while White's steady scoring, three-point volume, and defensive stats make him the more stable multi-category hold.
Source: Brian Windhorst
Source: Brian Windhorst
