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Veteran Jock Landale Signs On To Play Another Year in Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale is signing a one-year, $14 million contract to stay with the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 30-year-old was a trade deadline acquisition for the Hawks last season. He averaged 9.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 19.4 minutes per game for Atlanta, while shooting 39.1% from deep. His season ended on April 1st, when he suffered an ankle injury that kept him sidelined through Atlanta's postseason elimination. Barring another big man addition, Landale should be in line for a similar role, backing up Onyeka Okongwu, in the upcoming season.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Simone Fontecchio Signs New Deal With Miami
Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio is staying with the franchise, signing a new one-year deal to return, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. In his first year with the team, Fontecchio averaged 8.5 points, three rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 16.8 minutes. He also converted 37.5% of his three-point attempts. Despite trading several rotation players for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Fontecchio is unlikely to see a large bump in playing time and will serve as bench depth for a team going all-in on a championship in the upcoming season.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Robert Williams III Staying With Portland
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III has signed a new three-year, $44 million contract with the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. There were murmurs that the 28-year-old would explore the free agency market, but that ultimately didn't come to fruition. Williams played 59 games last season, one of the healthiest in his career, and averaged 6.7 points, seven rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 17.1 minutes of action. Barring drastic improvement from sophomore center Yang Hansen, Williams will serve as the backup to Donovan Clingan again for the 2026-27 season.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
LeBron James Leaving the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will play for a new team in the 2026-2027 season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 41-year-old will play an unprecedented 24th season in the NBA, but it will be his first in colors other than purple and gold since 2018. James averaged 25.9 points per game in his eight seasons with the Lakers, leading the team to a championship in 2020. The NBA's all-time leading scorer has been linked to Golden State to team up with Stephen Curry, and possibly Anthony Davis, if the Warriors trade for the Washington big man. To do so, he'd likely take a significant pay cut. A decision could come as soon as this evening when the free agency window opens.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Ryan Nembhard's Option Exercised After Record-Setting Rookie Year
Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard had his $2.2 million team option for 2026-27 exercised, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported. The undrafted Canadian closed his rookie year with 23 assists in the finale against Chicago, a Mavericks rookie record that broke coach Jason Kidd's franchise mark, set with Kyrie Irving out and Cooper Flagg gone early. Nembhard averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists in 19.5 minutes over 60 games, but thin scoring and efficiency leave him a dynasty-only assists source with Irving due back. The Gonzaga product who led the nation in dimes is a name worth tracking.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Tari Eason Receives $8.01 Million Qualifying Offer From Rockets
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason was tendered an $8.01 million qualifying offer and is now a restricted free agent, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports reported, giving Houston the right to match any offer. The 6-foot-8 LSU product is the rare fantasy piece in this option-day shuffle, posting 10.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 0.5 blocks in 25.8 minutes over 60 games, a stocks profile that plays in every format. The catch is durability: ankle and oblique strains held him to 60 games, and he has not topped that since his rookie year. He is a mid-round target when healthy, and a Kevin Durant trade would only widen his runway.
Source: Kelly Iko
Source: Kelly Iko
Trayce Jackson-Davis Stays with Raptors on $2.41 Million Option
Toronto Raptors center Trayce Jackson-Davis had his $2.41 million team option for 2026-27 exercised and guaranteed, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported. Acquired from Golden State at February's deadline, the efficient energy big barely cracked Darko Rajakovic's rotation, logging just 85 minutes over 17 games behind Jakob Poeltl and Collin Murray-Boyles. His career 63.1 percent clip from the floor (6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds in 14.2 minutes) is real, but the role is not. The one lever to watch: Sandro Mamukelashvili declined his option and is now an unrestricted free agent, and his exit would thin Toronto's frontcourt enough to hand Jackson-Davis spot minutes.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Jordan Walsh Sticks in Boston as Celtics Exercise Team Option
Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh had his $2.4 million team option for 2026-27 exercised, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reported. The 22-year-old defensive specialist turned a gutted roster into a career year while Jayson Tatum sat out most of last season, posting 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 0.7 steals with 25 starts in 17.8 minutes over 68 games. The catch for fantasy: that runway shrinks if Tatum returns to form. Walsh's 3-and-D profile and 38.4 percent stroke from deep keep him off standard-league radars, a dynasty stash whose value hinges on the wing minutes, including any Jaylen Brown trade, opening back up.
Source: Adam Himmelsbach
Source: Adam Himmelsbach
Thomas Bryant Re-Signs with Cavaliers for Another Season
Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant is re-signing on a one-year deal, likely the veteran minimum, Shams Charania of ESPN reported. The well-traveled big returns as the primary backup behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, the same buried role in which he averaged 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.4 blocks in 12.2 minutes over 60 games. He knocked down 35.9 percent from deep, and that floor-spacing is exactly why Cleveland keeps bringing him back next to two non-shooting bigs. There is no standalone fantasy case here, but the angle worth filing away is Allen, a genuine trade candidate this summer. If the Cavs move him, Bryant's minutes and streaming value would climb in a hurry.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Kenrich Williams Hits Free Agency After Thunder Decline Option
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams will become an unrestricted free agent after the team declined his $7.2 million option, according to Chris Haynes. Williams averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.6 steals in 15.3 minutes across 56 games, shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from three. He was more of a trusted glue piece than a fantasy factor in Oklahoma City's deep rotation. A cheaper Thunder reunion is possible, but his fantasy value would need a clearer path to minutes elsewhere.
Source: Chris Haynes
Source: Chris Haynes
De'Anthony Melton Declines $3.45 Million Warriors Option
Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton declined his $3.45 million player option and will enter unrestricted free agency, Keith Smith of Spotrac reported. The USC product, who returned last December from a torn ACL, set career highs across the board in 2025-26 at 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 23.0 minutes over 49 games (24 starts). The steals are the fantasy carrying skill, but a 29.4 percent mark from deep and a late-season slump cap the ceiling. His value is frozen until he signs somewhere with a defined role, so there is no reason to chase him in standard leagues yet. Brandin Podziemski's backcourt job next to Stephen Curry only firms up with Melton likely gone.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Ousmane Dieng is Heading to Free Agency
Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng will be heading to free agency after the team declined to extend a qualifying offer to him. According to Michael Scotto, Dieng will become an unrestricted free agent after this decision by the Bucks. The 23-year-old began his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but was traded mid-season. He averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across 26.9 minutes per game in 30 games with the Bucks this past season. The Bucks are reportedly interested in bringing back Dieng, but we'll see what happens in free agency. His overall fantasy value will be dependent on where he ends up signing.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Brook Lopez is Remaining with the Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez is returning to the team next season. On Monday, the Clippers picked up the $9.2 million team option on Lopez's contract. Lopez took over the starting center gig after the team traded Ivica Zubac mid-season. The veteran big man averaged 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 21.8 minutes per game in 75 contests last season. Given his age and possible regression, the Clippers are likely going to add another center to the mix during the offseason. Lopez should remain in the rotation for around 20 minutes, but his fantasy value will be dependent on what the Clippers do in free agency.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Neemias Queta is Returning to the Celtics
Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta will be back with the organization after his team option was picked up on Monday. This was a no-brainer for the Celtics after Queta posted strong numbers with the Celtics this past season. He averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks across 25.3 minutes per game in 76 contests. Depending on what the Celtics do this offseason, Queta could be in line for the starting center role next season. If they do add someone, Queta should still play a similar role, which should mean he'll be a viable fantasy contributor.
Source: Boston Celtics
Source: Boston Celtics
Jordan Miller Receives Qualifying Offer
Los Angeles Clippers forward Jordan Miller has been extended a qualifying offer from the organization. The Clippers have decided to decline Miller's team option, but he could still stick around in Los Angeles. This past season, Miller averaged a career-high 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 22.1 minutes per game in 60 contests. The 26-year-old finally got a chance to play decent minutes and showed he can be a consistent scoring option. If Miller stays with the Clippers, his role would likely expand, assuming the Clippers do trade Kawhi Leonard. Otherwise, Miller's overall fantasy value will be dependent on where he ends up in free agency.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
