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Dillon Mitchell Signs Two-Way Deal with Celtics
Boston Celtics forward Dillon Mitchell has signed a two-way contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move locks in the No. 40 pick after brief uncertainty about whether he could return to St. John's for another college season. Mitchell, 22, helped his case in Summer League by averaging 13.0 points, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks while flashing the athletic defense that made him a second-round target. He also averaged 8.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists at St. John's last season. The two-way tag makes him more of a developmental wing than a redraft option, but his defensive tools give him some deep-dynasty appeal if the jumper improves.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
JD Davison Waived by Rockets
The Houston Rockets waived guard JD Davison, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move cuts Davison loose after Houston picked up his non-guaranteed 2026-27 option earlier this offseason, and the Houston Chronicle notes it also gets the team back under the luxury-tax threshold. Davison, 23, averaged just 2.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 28 games for the Rockets last season, though he remains more intriguing in developmental settings after winning 2024-25 G-League MVP. His speed and playmaking could earn him another two-way look elsewhere, but he is nowhere near redraft relevance.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Jalen Pickett Lands Two-Way Deal With Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a two-way contract with guard Jalen Pickett, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Pickett spent his first three NBA seasons with Denver after going 32nd in the 2023 draft, but the Nuggets declined his team option earlier this summer. The 26-year-old averaged 5.2 points, 2.3 assists, and 2.3 rebounds across 50 games last season, and his career 38.7 percent mark from three remains his best NBA selling point. A two-way deal limits his path behind a Clippers backcourt that includes Darius Garland and lottery pick Keaton Wagler, so Pickett has no redraft value unless injuries open real minutes.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Domantas Sabonis Ready to Recommit After Trade Talks Stall
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis is ready to recommit to the team after months of trade talks failed to produce a deal, per Anthony Slater of ESPN. Sacramento nearly moved Sabonis to Toronto at the deadline and later explored a Jalen Duren sign-and-trade with Detroit, but nothing materialized. Sabonis has since met with general manager Scott Perry and shown a willingness to embrace a roster now featuring rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. The 30-year-old remains a high-end fantasy center when healthy, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists last season before left meniscus surgery. The knee recovery is the main concern, but if Sabonis enters camp healthy, his rebounding, assists, and efficiency should keep him in the early-round mix.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Mavericks Shop P.J. Washington
The Dallas Mavericks are shopping forward/center P.J. Washington in trade talks, per Evan Sidery. Dallas has a crowded frontcourt after extending Naji Marshall and adding rookie Morez Johnson Jr., creating a potential minutes squeeze for Washington. The 27-year-old is under contract through 2029-30 on a four-year, $88.76 million extension, giving the Mavericks a sizable salary-matching piece if they pursue a consolidation trade. Washington played a career-low 56 games last season, averaging 14.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.4 threes while shooting 32.5 percent from deep. A trade to a team that starts him would help preserve his rebounds, threes, and defensive-stat value, while staying in Dallas could leave him fighting for touches in a crowded rotation.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Keaton Wallace Eyes Europe Move
Free-agent guard Keaton Wallace is considering a move to Europe, with Maccabi Tel Aviv showing strong interest, per Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. Wallace became an unrestricted free agent after the Atlanta Hawks did not issue him a qualifying offer, leaving the undrafted guard without a clear NBA path. The 27-year-old's best Atlanta stretch came in 2024-25, when he averaged 5.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists across 31 games. He also flashed playmaking upside with a 15-point, 15-assist, 11-rebound triple-double against Orlando. Maccabi could need backcourt help with Lonnie Walker IV listed among potential departures, but a EuroLeague move would take Wallace off NBA fantasy boards.
Source: Donatas Urbonas
Source: Donatas Urbonas
Cole Anthony Joins Melbourne United
Guard Cole Anthony has signed a one-year deal with Melbourne United of Australia's NBL, per Olgun Uluc. The 26-year-old former No. 15 pick heads overseas after six NBA seasons, including five with Orlando and one with Milwaukee. Anthony owns career averages of 12.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, with a career-high 37-point game against the 76ers. He also reunites with former Magic teammate Joe Ingles on a loaded Melbourne roster. Anthony reportedly drew EuroLeague interest but chose the NBL, removing him from NBA fantasy boards for 2026-27 despite his name value.
Source: Olgun Uluc
Source: Olgun Uluc
Trey Jemison III Lands Two-Way Deal with Raptors
Center Trey Jemison III has agreed to a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors, per Chris Haynes. The deal fills Toronto's final two-way spot with a well-traveled 26-year-old big who was part of the Knicks' 2026 championship team, though he did not appear in the playoffs. Jemison played 13 regular-season games for New York and owns career averages of 3.7 points and 3.4 rebounds across 76 NBA games. He was more useful in the G-League, averaging 8.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists for Westchester last season. Jemison gives Toronto frontcourt depth, but he carries no redraft fantasy value on a two-way deal.
Source: Chris Haynes
Source: Chris Haynes
Mohamed Diawara Expected to be Ready for Training Camp
New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (finger) has resumed on-court workouts and is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp in September. Diawara injured his finger during the Summer League, which required him to undergo surgery. It sounds worse than it is, with Diawara already back to doing basketball activities. Last season, Diawara averaged 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 9.2 minutes per game across 69 contests. He figures to be part of the rotation, but Diawara is unlikely to see enough playing time to warrant looking at in fantasy formats.
Source: New York Basketball
Source: New York Basketball
Andre Jackson Jr. Agrees to Deal With Raptors
The Toronto Raptors signed guard/forward Andre Jackson Jr. to a training-camp deal on Tuesday. According to Michael Scotto, this is a camp deal and isn't a guaranteed contract for next season. Jackson will need to prove himself during training camp to land a spot on the final roster. Last season, Jackson averaged 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 8.5 minutes per game across 48 contests with the Milwaukee Bucks. He has spent each of the last three seasons with the Bucks, but he saw a significantly reduced role this past season. The 24-year-old still has potential to be a decent contributor, so we'll see if he can snag a bench role during camp. Even if he makes the roster, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be fantasy-relevant.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Trail Blazers Not Exploring Signing DeMar DeRozan
The Portland Trail Blazers were rumored to be interested in signing free-agent point guard DeMar DeRozan this offseason. According to Marc Stein, the Blazers are not exploring bringing in the veteran forward at this moment. The 36-year-old doesn't seem like he would be a great fit in Portland given their surplus of perimeter players. Even with Portland out of the sweepstakes, DeRozan is still reportedly drawing interest from the Heat, Nuggets, Wizards, and Cavaliers. Last season, DeRozan averaged 18.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists across 31.2 minutes per game in 77 contests with the Sacramento Kings. He's not the focal point of an offense anymore, but DeRozan could still help a contending team next season.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Jrue Holiday Expected to Remain with Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday was rumored to be possibly leaving the organization this summer. According to Jake Fischer, the Blazers have no plans to buy out Holiday from his contract. There was speculation that Holiday would head to the Philadelphia 76ers, assuming he was able to secure a buyout from Portland. That won't happen, as the Blazers intend to keep Holiday around despite having a boatload of guards. This past season, Holiday averaged 16.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across 29.4 minutes per game in 53 games. It could be more difficult for Holiday to secure consistent playing time this upcoming season. The Blazers acquired Ja Morant earlier this offseason, and Damian Lillard is fully healthy again. Portland also has Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, so Portland has too many mouths to feed. The aging veterans, such as Holiday and Lillard, are likely to see a reduction in playing time this upcoming season.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Kings Eye Victor Oladipo as Mentor
Free-agent guard Victor Oladipo, who has been out of the NBA for three years, is a mentor candidate for the Sacramento Kings alongside Russell Westbrook, per Jake Fischer. The 34-year-old two-time All-Star has been chasing a comeback after years lost to injuries, playing in China and the G-League, where he averaged 13.5 points for the Wisconsin Herd last season. He held a workout for scouts, which the Kings attended, as Sacramento seeks a veteran voice for No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. For fantasy, this is a feel-good comeback story more than an actionable one: even if he signs, a deep-bench mentor role at his age would carry no reliable value.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Jonathan Kuminga's Market Could Move Soon
Unrestricted free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga could settle his market soon, with the Los Angeles Lakers still among the strongest suitors and the Minnesota Timberwolves also showing interest. The Lakers have a larger offer and a possible starting role to pitch next to Luka Doncic. Minnesota can sell an open power-forward spot next to LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, but it faces a much tougher financial path. Kuminga, 23, became available after Atlanta declined his team option, and he averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16 games with the Hawks. A starting job would give him points, rebounds, and athletic upside, but limited defensive stats and shaky efficiency make him more of a redraft upside play than a safe mid-round target.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Hawks May Move Buddy Hield
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Buddy Hield could be used in offseason trade scenarios as the team works through a roster crunch, per Evan Sidery. Atlanta guaranteed Hield's $9.66 million salary for 2026-27, but that does not lock him into the rotation, especially after he played only seven regular-season games with the team following his deadline move from Golden State. The 33-year-old averaged 5.1 points in limited minutes with Atlanta, and the Hawks have more players than regular-season roster spots after a busy offseason. For fantasy, Hield has little value if he stays buried in Atlanta, but a trade to a team that needs shooting could put him back on the deep-league radar as a threes specialist.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
