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Hawks Add Kingston Flemings at No. 8 in the 2026 Draft
With Trae Young in Washington, the Atlanta Hawks are addressing their point guard void with Houston guard Kingston Flemings at No. 8 in the 2026 NBA Draft. The consensus second-team All-American averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals on 47.6 percent shooting and 38.7 percent from three across 37 starts under Kelvin Sampson. Flemings projects as an elite on-ball defender first, which should earn him early minutes next to fellow stopper Dyson Daniels and feed cornerstone Jalen Johnson in transition. The fantasy question is his half-court scoring, which dipped against bigger, set defenses and may limit his rookie usage on a playoff team. The steals and playmaking give him a real floor, but his counting-stat ceiling tracks with how fast his shot creation rounds into form.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Darius Acuff Jr. Lands in Sacramento, Drafted Seventh by the Kings
The Sacramento Kings drafted Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Kings' front office has been desperately searching for a starting point guard since trading De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio, and has found one of the best scorers in this rookie class. While he's not the biggest guard (6'2", 186 lbs.), Acuff manipulated defenses en route to 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game for the Razorbacks. His defensive capabilities are a big question mark, but the 19-year-old will have plenty of opportunities to score and run the Sacramento offense early in his NBA career.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Nets Select Mikel Brown Jr. With the Sixth Pick in NBA Draft
Brooklyn is using the sixth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. The 20-year-old averaged 18.2 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds on 41.0 percent shooting and 34.4 percent from three across 21 games, a freshman season cut in half by a back injury that teams now consider behind him. His ceiling is the headline: Brown dropped 45 points on NC State in February, tying a Louisville single-game scoring record. The fantasy question is the depth chart, since Brooklyn already spent 2025 picks on Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, and Ben Saraf, none of whom locked down the lead guard job. Brown has the pedigree to win that competition, but a crowded young backcourt could split usage and slow his rookie production.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Clippers Pick Keaton Wagler at No. 5 in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Clippers will take Illinois guard Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old brings size and shooting to the perimeter after averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists with 45/40/80 shooting splits as a freshman. Wagler also earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year, first-team All-Big Ten, and consensus second-team All-American honors while helping Illinois reach the Final Four. His off-ball shooting gives him a path to early minutes next to Darius Garland, while the fantasy ceiling will hinge on how quickly he develops into a higher-usage playmaker.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Bulls Select Caleb Wilson With the Fourth Overall Pick in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls drafted North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the fourth selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. Chicago's marriage with Wilson has been choreographed for weeks, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer regarded as the consensus top three. Still, the Bulls believe Wilson can be a franchise cornerstone. The 6'9" forward averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.9 stocks as a true freshman in Chapel Hill. Wilson should be an opening-night starter, joining center Nicolas Claxton, whom the team is reportedly acquiring in a trade, and forward Matas Buzelis.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Grizzlies Land Cameron Boozer With the No. 3 Overall Pick
The Memphis Grizzlies are selecting Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, sources said. The reigning AP National Player of the Year posted 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.4 steals as a freshman, shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from deep. Boozer slots into a frontcourt that shipped Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah at the deadline, pairing with Zach Edey and pushing incumbent stretch-four Santi Aldama for minutes and touches. The bigger picture matters more for fantasy: with Memphis deep into a rebuild and Ja Morant widely expected to be moved this offseason, Boozer steps into a usage runway few rookie bigs ever get. His passing and high-scoring floor give him real fantasy value as soon as the rotation clears.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Darryn Peterson Headed to Jazz at No. 2 Overall in NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz are taking Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old gives Utah a high-end shot creator after averaging 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes while shooting 43.8 percent from the field, 38.2 percent from deep, and 82.6 percent at the line. Peterson's fantasy appeal will depend on how quickly the Jazz hand him lead-guard reps, because Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier are already part of the backcourt. His shooting should help him play next to both, while Lauri Markkanen gives Utah a proven scorer who can keep early defensive attention away from the rookie.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Wizards Make AJ Dybantsa the First Pick in the NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards selected forward AJ Dybantsa with the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa is widely viewed as the best scorer in this rookie class, after averaging 25.5 points on 51% shooting in his lone season at BYU. He also snagged 6.8 rebounds and dished out 3.7 assists per game. The 19-year-old will slide right into Washington's new starting lineup alongside veteran All-Stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis and former second-overall pick Alexandre Sarr. With an arsenal of scoring methods, Dybantsa projects to be one of the best two-way players in the game.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Cavaliers Exercise Team Option on Craig Porter Jr.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. will be back with the organization after they exercised his team option for the 2026-2027 season. This was a no-brainer for the organization, given how well Porter has played for them this past season. The Cavs will bring him back on a $2.41 million team option for next season. This past season, Porter averaged 4.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 17.9 minutes per game in 64 games. He didn't make much of an impact during the postseason, but Porter is still a valuable piece with the second unit. He'll likely serve in a similar role with the organization next season.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Gary Harris Picks Up Player Option
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Harris has decided to pick up his player option for the 2026-2027 season. According to Keith Smith, Harris will accept his $3.8 million player option for the upcoming season. This was probably a smart decision for Harris, who would likely have to settle for veteran minimum if he left for free agency. He averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 13.8 minutes per game in 48 games with the Bucks this past season. The Bucks are focusing on the youth movement, so it could be difficult for Harris to find minutes on a regular basis. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Harris to be a regular asset this upcoming season.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Micah Nori Hired as Trail Blazers New Head Coach
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori as their new head coach on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania. This will be Nori's first head coaching gig in the NBA. He began his professional career as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors. Most recently, Nori has been the assistant coach on Chris Finch's staff with the Minnesota Timberwolves since 2021. Nori becomes the 17th head coach in Trail Blazers history. The expectations will be higher now after the Blazers gave the San Antonio Spurs some serious competition during the first round of the postseason.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Norman Powell Unlikely to Re-Sign With Heat
Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell is expected to head elsewhere in free agency. According to Shams Charania, the Heat are not expected to bring back Powell next season. The Heat landed a blockbuster trade for superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday night. Now, the Heat aren't financially in a safe spot to bring back Powell this offseason. The 33-year-old is expected to head elsewhere unless he takes a significant discount to stay with Miami. The Detroit Pistons are reportedly looking to add shooting, so Powell would make sense for them on paper. Powell should have no shortage of suitors, but Miami is likely out, given their financial situation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
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
