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Caleb Houstan Headed to the Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed free-agent guard Caleb Houstan to a one-year contract on Monday. According to Michael Scotto, the two sides have agreed on a one-year deal, but the salary is unknown at the moment. The expectation is that Houstan will compete for one of the final roster spots during camp. He made a minimal impact during his 18 appearances with the Atlanta Hawks this past season. Before that, Houstan played three seasons with the Orlando Magic under new Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley. He'll reunite with his former coach and hopefully be able to snag one of the final roster spots. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Houstan to be relevant this upcoming season.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Luka Doncic is Fully Healthy Again
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) recently stated that he's fully healthy again, according to Dan Woike. Doncic suffered a hamstring strain at the beginning of April that forced him to miss the rest of the regular season and the postseason. After taking a break from basketball to rehab, Doncic is finally feeling fully healthy again. Doncic nearly earned the first MVP of his young career this past season. He averaged 33.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.7 rebounds across 35.8 minutes per game in 64 contests. He could be asked to do more on the court this upcoming season with LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers. As long as Doncic can stay healthy, he figures to be one of the best players in the league.
Source: Dan Woike
Source: Dan Woike
Mavericks Exploring Trading Klay Thompson
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson is likely to be on the move soon. According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, the Mavs are currently shopping Thompson on the trade market. The veteran sharpshooter does have a buyout in his contract, but the Mavs would prefer to move him via trade. Teams such as the Miami Heat have reportedly shown interest, but the level of significance is unknown. Thompson is set to have a cap hit of $17 million for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. His stats have regressed since he joined the Mavericks two seasons ago. Thompson could still help a team in some capacity, but it's going to be difficult for the Mavs to convince anyone to take on his $17 million salary for this upcoming season.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
Patty Mills Stays Committed to ASVEL
Guard Patty Mills is expected to stay committed to ASVEL Villeurbanne despite the club's financial turmoil, per BeBasket. ASVEL's planned budget reportedly dropped from €59 million to €24 million, triggering roster uncertainty and the exit of Sylvain Francisco before he played a game for the club. Mills, 37, appears willing to stick with Tony Parker's project, with their relationship dating back to their 2014 title run with the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran guard is coming off a strong first European season with Tenerife, where he averaged 18.1 points and 1.7 assists while shooting 44.4 percent from three in Liga ACB play. Mills has been off NBA fantasy boards since 2024-25, so this remains a EuroLeague story rather than a stateside fantasy development.
Source: Sportando
Source: Sportando
Magic Kept Nikola Vucevic From Zvezda Move
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had a gentleman's agreement to join Crvena Zvezda if he did not receive an NBA offer, club president Zeljko Drcelic told Meridian Sport, per Eurohoops. That path never opened, as Vucevic signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to Orlando on July 1. The 35-year-old two-time All-Star split last season between Chicago and Boston, averaging 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 64 games. For fantasy, the EuroLeague angle changes nothing unless it resurfaces after this NBA stint. Vucevic is back as veteran frontcourt depth for the Magic, which leaves him more useful as a low-ceiling big than a priority target.
Source: Eurohoops
Source: Eurohoops
Lonnie Walker IV Likely Staying in Europe
Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Lonnie Walker IV and the club have agreed to part ways, with Partizan Belgrade among the leading candidates to sign him, according to Tomer Givati, via Sportando. Dubai Basketball has also entered the race, while Real Madrid stepped away after deciding not to wait for Walker's Maccabi exit. Walker, 27, remains under contract but is expected to leave in the coming weeks after averaging 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in EuroLeague play. The former No. 18 pick had an NBA out in his Maccabi deal through July 15, but with no stateside move materializing, Europe now looks like the more likely path. He remains off NBA fantasy boards unless an unexpected return surfaces.
Source: Tomer Givati
Source: Tomer Givati
Trendon Watford Nearing EuroLeague Move
Free-agent forward Trendon Watford is nearing a move to the EuroLeague, with one club in advanced talks, per Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. Watford's NBA market appears to have cooled after the Philadelphia 76ers declined his 2026-27 team option, leaving the 25-year-old without a clear stateside landing spot. He averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists last season, though his highlight came with a 20-point, 17-rebound, 10-assist triple-double against Toronto. Watford's passing and rebounding make him a useful frontcourt connector, but if he signs overseas, he will fall off NBA fantasy boards entirely.
Source: Donatas Urbonas
Source: Donatas Urbonas
Bulls Could Drop Out of Bennedict Mathurin Sweepstakes
The Chicago Bulls were reportedly interested in signing restricted free agent guard Bennedict Mathurin. Both the Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly shown interest lately, but Chicago might be pulling back. The Bulls are still rebuilding and aren't quite ready to make the financial commitment to a player such as Mathurin. The 24-year-old made $9.2 million this past season and is expected to get a hefty payday this offseason. The Bulls aren't sure where they sit long-term with their current players yet, so it seems unlikely that they'd be willing to sign Mathurin to a massive long-term deal. There is no official word that they're out on Mathurin yet, but he doesn't seem like a great overall fit at the moment.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Nikola Jovic is Open to Different Roles
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic is prepared to help the team however he can this upcoming season. According to Ira Winderman, Jovic will do whatever is needed, which currently seems to be a power role. The Heat would love to see Jovic make a jump similar to what Jaime Jaquez Jr. did this past season. The Heat traded Jaquez earlier this offseason, so in theory, Jovic could take over his role in the rotation. Last season, Jovic averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 17.2 minutes per game in 47 contests. He's entering his fifth season in Miami, but he hasn't really shown much improvement in many areas. We'll see how the Heat handles his role in the rotation this upcoming season.
Source: Ira Winderman
Source: Ira Winderman
Moses Moody Targeting September Return
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (knee) is currently working his way back from a season-ending knee injury. Moody suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee in late March. He hopes to be cleared and resume running and on-court activities sometime in September, according to Marcus Thompson II of the New York Times. This is a significant injury, so the Warriors aren't going to rush Moody back on the court. There is currently no timetable for Moody to return to game action. This past season, Moody averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 25.7 minutes per game in 60 contests. He's a solid role player for the Warriors, but isn't someone who must be stashed on the IR in fantasy leagues to begin the year.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
Naji Marshall Signs Three-Year Deal with Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks signed forward Naji Marshall to a new deal on Sunday. The two sides have agreed to a three-year, $52.2 million extension. Marshall has spent each of the last two seasons with the Mavs and has played well during his time there. This past season, Marshall averaged 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 29.5 minutes per game in 74 contests. He has been an important piece for them, especially when the Mavs have dealt with injuries in the frontcourt. He'll now be tied to the team until 2030, which is good for the team to have a knowledgeable veteran presence.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Vit Krejci Gets $250,000 Guarantee From Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers guard Vit Krejci had $250,000 of his 2026-27 salary become guaranteed, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. It is still only a small guarantee, and his roughly $2.67 million salary does not fully lock in until opening night, so Krejci is not out of the woods on a crowded roster. The 26-year-old remains a useful floor-spacing piece when his shot is falling, hitting 42.3 percent from three across 46 games with Atlanta last season before slipping to 30.3 percent after his trade to Portland. He profiles as a deep-bench shooter and has no standard-league fantasy appeal.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Kings Urged to Keep Domantas Sabonis
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis should not be traded just to accelerate a rebuild, former Kings coach and executive Jerry Reynolds told Frankie Cartoscelli of Sactown Sports. Reynolds' point is that Sacramento still needs productive veterans, either to anchor a competitive roster or to hold real trade value later. Sabonis, 30, is a three-time All-Star and one of the league's best rebounding and passing bigs, but a torn left meniscus limited him to 19 games last season. He averaged 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists before surgery. When healthy, Sabonis remains an early-round fantasy center because of his scoring, boards, assists, and efficiency, though the knee recovery and Sacramento's uncertain direction keep risk attached.
Source: Frankie Cartoscelli
Source: Frankie Cartoscelli
Kings May Showcase Zach LaVine
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine should remain a featured part of the offense rather than ceding minutes to younger players like Nique Clifford and Emanuel Sharp, former Kings coach and executive Jerry Reynolds told Frankie Cartoscelli of Sactown Sports. Reynolds' logic is that strong production could rebuild LaVine's trade value before the deadline, while his $49 million expiring deal can simply come off the books after the season. LaVine, 31, exercised that player option after right-hand surgery ended his 2025-26 campaign at 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 39.0 percent from three across 39 games. For fantasy, a showcase role would protect his points-and-threes appeal, though the injury recovery, youth movement, and possible trade keep some risk attached.
Source: Frankie Cartoscelli
Source: Frankie Cartoscelli
Isaac Jones Targets Standard Deal with Pistons
Detroit Pistons forward Isaac Jones is determined to earn a standard contract, telling Coty Davis of The Detroit News that he does not want to stay on a two-way deal forever. Jones, 26, has been far more productive in the G-League than the NBA, winning a title with Stockton in 2025 before making the 2025-26 All-NBA G-League First Team with Motor City. He averaged 22.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.9 blocks for the Cruise, then helped his case with a strong Summer League. Jones brings motor, size, and finishing, but until Detroit gives him a full roster spot and real minutes, he is just a watch-list name for fantasy managers.
Source: Coty M. Davis
Source: Coty M. Davis
