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Kasparas Jakucionis Shipped to Milwaukee
Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a blockbuster deal to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are sending Jakucionis, Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and three first-round picks to the Bucks in exchange for Antekokounmpo and Bobby Portis. The Heat selected Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick during last year's draft. He averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists across 17.8 minutes per game in 53 games with the Heat this past season. Jakucionis probably isn't quite ready for a starting role yet, but he's a solid young prospect. The 20-year-old should be part of the rotation and will hopefully earn a larger role over time in Milwaukee.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Traded to the Bucks
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are sending Jaquez, Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks to the Bucks in exchange for the superstar forward and Bobby Portis. Jaquez posted an ugly sophomore campaign, but rebounded this past year. He averaged a career-high 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across 28.3 minutes per game in 75 games with the Heat. The Bucks have a void in the frontcourt after these moves, so Jaquez and Ware should both have steady roles in Milwaukee. Jaquez is coming off a promising 2025-2026 season and should see his fantasy value on the rise.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Bobby Portis Gets Dealt to Heat
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis is headed to the Miami Heat in part of a blockbuster trade. Portis moves to Milwaukee with fellow teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo in a huge deal to acquire four players and three first-round picks from the Heat. The veteran forward has spent each of the last six years as a member of the Bucks. He's not a superstar, but Portis has played a consistent role in Milwaukee and helped them win a championship in the past. Last season, Portis averaged 13.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 24.2 minutes per game in 67 contests. The Heat shipped Kel'el Ware and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to Milwaukee in this deal, so Portis should have a consistent role in the rotation. His fantasy value is unlikely to change significantly, but he should still be a reliable fantasy asset.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Kel'el Ware is Acquired by Bucks
Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat will send Ware, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks to the Bucks in exchange for the superstar forward. The 22-year-old should get a real chance to thrive in Milwaukee now that he's not stuck behind Bam Abebayo on the depth chart. This past season, Ware averaged 11.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks across 22.1 minutes per game in 77 games (34 starts) with the Heat. Among all the players in this deal, Ware might end up benefiting the most in terms of fantasy value. He'll have a clear path to legitimate playing time with Antekokounmpo gone and Myles Turner's future being uncertain in Milwaukee. Even if Turner remains on the roster, Ware figures to be favored over him as the Bucks move towards a youth movement.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Tyler Herro is Heading to Milwaukee
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal to acquire superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat will send Herro with Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks to Milwaukee. Herro will now get the keys to run an offense with this trade to the Bucks. He'll be the clear No. 1 option, which should be a benefit to this fantasy value. This past season, Herro averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across 31.3 minutes per game in 33 contests. The biggest problem for Herro has been staying healthy, as he's only played over 60 games in a single season three times during his career. Herro is set to be a free agent in the 2027 offseason, so we'll see if the two sides end up reaching a long-term extension.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Mouhamadou Gueye Traded to Minnesota and Set to be Waived
Chicago Bulls center Mouhamadou Gueye is headed to Minnesota in a trade and is expected to be waived, per Jake Fischer and Dane Moore. The move completes the three-team deal that sent Julius Randle to Brooklyn, with Gueye's non-guaranteed 2026-27 salary serving as the final piece of the math. The journeyman forward latched on with Chicago late in the season and played just two games, posting 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in those cameos after a productive G League season. Once he clears waivers, Gueye will become a free agent with no fantasy value, likely ticketed for another two-way or G League stop.
Source: Dane Moore
Source: Dane Moore
Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to the Heat in Blockbuster Deal
Center/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Milwaukee is sending Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and a haul of three first-round picks, a swap, and a second-rounder. The two-time MVP pairs with Bam Adebayo to form one of the NBA's best frontcourts and stays a top-tier fantasy option, though his 36-game season last year is a durability flag. The bigger fantasy news sits in Milwaukee, where a rebuild hands Herro the offense as the clear No. 1 option after he topped 20 points a game in each of the past five seasons. Ware also stands to start at center, lifting his rebounding and shot-blocking value, while Jaquez Jr. should see steadier minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Ayo Dosunmu Re-Signs with Timberwolves on Five-Year Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back guard Ayo Dosunmu on a reported five-year, $112 million deal that includes a player option in the fifth year, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Re-signing Dosunmu was a top priority for Minnesota, which cleared salary by trading Julius Randle to Brooklyn. The deadline acquisition broke out after arriving from Chicago, averaging 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists on 52.1 percent shooting in 24 games before a strong postseason that included a 43-point game against Denver. Dosunmu is an efficient two-way guard whose value climbs with Donte DiVincenzo recovering from an Achilles injury and facing a lengthy absence. That opens a path to heavy minutes next to Anthony Edwards, making Dosunmu a useful source of points, threes, assists, and steals with strong percentages.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Mohamed Diawara Plans to Re-Sign with Knicks
New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara plans to re-sign on a multiyear deal worth more than $10 million, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Diawara made the title team as a 2025 second-rounder on a standard deal but played a limited role, averaging 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 9.2 minutes across 69 games. He saw only limited playoff action, and his production remained modest, though his 37 percent shooting from deep hinted at long-term 3-and-D upside for the 21-year-old French forward. On a stacked New York roster, Diawara carries no fantasy weight right now. His re-signing is a low-cost developmental bet, not a move that shifts any rotation outlook.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Nicolas Claxton Traded to Bulls in Three-Team Deal
The Chicago Bulls are adding center Nicolas Claxton in a three-team trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Brooklyn is routing Claxton to Chicago in the same deal that sends Julius Randle from Minnesota to the Nets. The 27-year-old is a mobile, switchable defensive anchor who averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, a career-high 3.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks on 57.1 percent shooting last season. His scoring stays modest, but the blocks, rebounding, and strong field-goal percentage carry real fantasy value if he locks down a starting role in Chicago. Claxton's improved passing, which produced two triple-doubles in Brooklyn, adds a sneaky assist source for a center. Just watch where he slots in the Bulls' frontcourt before counting on a full workload.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Julius Randle Heads to Brooklyn in Three-Team Trade
Center/power forward Julius Randle is headed to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Minnesota is sending Randle and the No. 28 pick to Brooklyn while moving down for the Nets' No. 33 selection, a cost-cutting move that could open more frontcourt usage for Naz Reid. The three-time All-Star averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists last season, though his playoff production reportedly dipped during a rough second-round series against San Antonio. On a rebuilding Nets team short on established scorers, Randle would step in as a clear focal point, the kind of high-usage role that should keep his counting stats strong. He profiles as a steady fantasy contributor across points, rebounds, and assists, with Brooklyn's volume potentially giving his numbers a higher floor than he had in Minnesota.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Trae Young Agrees to Massive Extension with Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young intends to sign a massive four-year, $212 million deal to stay with the organization. According to Shams Charania, Young will get a four-year deal with a player option in the final year of the deal. Young recently declined a $49 million player option for a long-term deal in free agency. The Wizards didn't want to risk losing Young and gave him a hefty extension to stick around in Washington. Young was acquired by the Wizards mid-season and only played five games with the organization before being shut down for the rest of the year. Despite barely playing for the team, the Wizards view Young as a key piece of their future. Now, the Wizards have Young locked up to play alongside Alexander Sarr and whoever the team decides to draft with the first overall pick on Tuesday night.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Keaton Wagler Confident He'll be Selected in Top Five
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler recently dropped out of a workout with the Brooklyn Nets. Wagler met with the organization, but decided not to work out for the organization because he believes he'll be drafted before they come up in the draft. The rookie guard is confident that he'll be selected in the top 5 during Tuesday's NBA Draft. The speculation is that the Los Angeles Clippers will take Wagler with the fifth overall pick. There are also rumors that the Chicago Bulls could be interested in taking Wagler, but they've also been tied to Caleb Wilson at No. 4. This past season, Wagler finished with 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists during his lone season with Illinois. We'll see on Tuesday night if his stock is really as high as Wagler believes it is.
Source: Brian Lewis
Source: Brian Lewis
Kings Host Workouts for Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings
The Sacramento Kings have reportedly hosted a workout for both point guards Darius Acuff Jr. and Kingston Flemings. The two rookies reportedly worked out for the organization roughly two weeks ago. They were individual workouts, and both players met with the organization. The Kings currently hold the seventh overall selection in Tuesday's NBA Draft. The Kings are seeking a cornerstone guard to run the offense, which could potentially be Acuff, assuming he falls to them. Flemings isn't a bad pick either, but is projected lower than Acuff in most mock drafts. The expectation is that the Kings are going to select one of the two guards during Tuesday's draft.
Source: Jake Gadon
Source: Jake Gadon
Darryn Peterson Meets With Jazz
The Utah Jazz reportedly met with Kansas guard Darryn Peterson over the weekend, according to Jake Fischer. It sounds like everything went well, but Peterson declined to answer whether it was in-person or not. The assumption is that the Jazz plan on taking Peterson with the second overall selection during Tuesday's NBA Draft. This past season, Peterson averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 29.1 minutes in 24 contests this past season. The expectation is that the Washington Wizards will select BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. They could potentially draft Peterson, which could likely mean the Jazz would select Dybantsa. At the moment, the consensus is that Peterson will go second overall to the Jazz.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
