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Spurs Stay Committed to De'Aaron Fox as Their Starting Point Guard
San Antonio remains committed to De'Aaron Fox as its franchise point guard, even after a rough playoff series while he dealt with a bad ankle, ESPN's Michael C. Wright reports. Sources have described Fox as a steadying presence and the team's closer, and one rough series does not appear to have changed that. His four-year, $229 million extension kicks in next season, lifting his salary to roughly $49.8 million. The bigger fantasy thread is the backcourt logjam: Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper all need the ball, and Fox's production settled around 18.6 points and 6.2 assists in a shared setup. Harper's camp is expected to push harder for a starting role after a 24-point, seven-steal playoff game, making last year's No. 2 pick the upside name to track while the Spurs hold firm on Fox.
Source: Michael C. Wright
Source: Michael C. Wright
Mavericks Weigh Trades and a Coaching Hire Ahead of the Draft
The Dallas Mavericks are pushing on three fronts at once, exploring trades, preparing for picks Nos. 9 and 30 in the upcoming NBA draft, and working toward a new head-coaching hire, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. The coaching search matters most for fantasy, since whoever new president Masai Ujiri hires will set the rotation around Cooper Flagg, last season's No. 1 overall pick and the franchise's building block. Dallas parted with Jason Kidd in May and has interviewed a mix of veteran and first-time candidates, hoping to land a coach before Tuesday's draft. The trade talks and two first-rounders add more uncertainty to the roster, while Kyrie Irving continues rehabbing from an ACL injury and clouds the backcourt timeline. Until the staff and roster settle, Flagg's role is the clearest long-term fantasy bet in Dallas, with everyone else's value more dependent on how the offseason shakes out.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Nets Explore a Move Up From No. 6 in the Draft
The Brooklyn Nets have tried to trade up from No. 6 into the top four of the upcoming NBA draft, offering their pick plus future firsts, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. With the consensus top tier of AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson likely out of reach if Brooklyn stays put, the Nets appear set to pick from the next group. They have been linked to a deep run of freshman guards, including Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings, and Keaton Wagler, along with frontcourt options Nate Ament and Aday Mara. Mocks lean toward a guard, with Acuff's scoring and Brown's all-around fit drawing the most traction. No one projects as a bankable fantasy option right away, but a rebuilding, needy Nets roster gives whoever Brooklyn picks a real runway, making this a name to track for the future more than the present.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Jazz Have Interest in Re-Signing Jusuf Nurkic
The Utah Jazz have interest in re-signing center Jusuf Nurkic, who is headed for unrestricted free agency, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. The 31-year-old averaged a double-double last season, posting 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 41 games. Those numbers come with a major fantasy asterisk: Nurkic posted them as a fill-in starter while Walker Kessler was sidelined, before nose surgery ended his season. With Utah's frontcourt potentially healthier and crowded next season, a returning Nurkic projects more as a backup five whose minutes and production would be difficult to repeat. He remains a useful veteran, but his per-game line is unlikely to carry over in a reserve role, leaving him off fantasy radars unless injuries reopen minutes.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Nuggets May Attach Zeke Nnaji to No. 26 Pick
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Denver Nuggets have shown a willingness to discuss power forward/center Zeke Nnaji and the No. 26 pick as a trade package, with the team projected near the second apron. Nnaji remains on Denver's current roster, but he played only a small role this season, averaging 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 12.0 minutes across 52 appearances. From a fantasy standpoint, this would be more about clearing a roster and salary slot than losing a rotation piece. Nnaji would need a thinner frontcourt elsewhere to become relevant, while Denver's fantasy outlook would depend heavily on whether the pick is used to bring back immediate bench help or simply move money.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
RJ Barrett Draws Trade Interest in Multi-Team Talks
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett has drawn trade interest in multi-team conversations, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. The 2019 No. 3 pick is entering the final year of his deal at roughly $29.62 million, a clean expiring contract that makes him useful salary-matching in bigger trades. Barrett has averaged 20.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists since joining Toronto, but his scoring is woven into a crowded, expensive core alongside Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. That logjam could cap his usage and keep his counting stats more solid than elite for fantasy. A move to a needier team could lift his volume, yet his name may surface more because of his matchable salary than any real push to deal him, since Toronto could just as easily keep or extend him.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Ayo Dosunmu May Land Big Deal From Minnesota
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Minnesota Timberwolves want to re-sign guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu, whose market is projected north of $18 million annually and could reach the low $20 million range. The 26-year-old played his way into that bracket after carving out a useful two-way role in Minnesota's backcourt following a midseason trade from Chicago. Dosunmu averaged 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists overall in 2025-26, including 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 24 games with the Timberwolves, then delivered a 43-point playoff eruption against Denver when Minnesota needed extra shot creation. Dosunmu would still profile as a secondary option behind Anthony Edwards, but a long-term deal would point to steady minutes, defensive-stat appeal, and occasional spike scoring when the Timberwolves are short-handed.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Raptors Could Extend Darko Rajakovic Soon
Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports that a contract extension for Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is "well in the works" and could be completed before Tuesday's draft. Rajakovic is coming off his best season in Toronto, leading the Raptors to a 46-36 record and their first playoff appearance since 2022. The continuity matters for fantasy purposes, especially after Toronto ranked third in the league in assists per game while leaning on a balanced core. Scottie Barnes remains the clearest beneficiary as a multi-category hub, while RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, and Immanuel Quickley should continue to carry steady offensive roles if the roster stays intact. Toronto's next step is improving half-court scoring while preserving Barnes' playmaking responsibilities.
Source: Michael Grange
Source: Michael Grange
Collin Gillespie Returning to Suns on Four-Year Deal
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to return to Phoenix. The 26-year-old turned last summer's one-year commitment into real long-term security after averaging 12.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals across 80 games. He also buried a franchise-record 232 triples, breaking Quentin Richardson's previous Suns mark of 226. Gillespie's fantasy value should remain built around threes, assists, and steals, with Devin Booker and Jalen Green keeping his scoring ceiling more matchup-dependent than bankable.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Tyler Herro Could Land in Detroit in a Giannis Trade
The Detroit Pistons could land point guard/shooting guard Tyler Herro by serving as a third-team facilitator in a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Miami, a framework reported by NBA insider Marc Stein. Locked On Pistons' Ku Khahil added that Herro-to-Detroit talk is "picking up steam." Detroit wants shooting and offense around All-Star guard Cade Cunningham, and Herro fits that need cleanly. The fantasy catch is role: in Miami, the one-time All-Star is one of the team's top offensive options, but next to Cunningham in Detroit, his usage and scoring could slide into a more complementary spot. Herro averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists this past season, though injuries held him to a career-low 33 games. That availability, plus thin defensive and secondary numbers, makes him a high-scoring but injury-prone fantasy piece whose value could dip in a smaller offensive role.
Source: Ku Khahil
Source: Ku Khahil
Warriors and Heat Circle Kawhi Leonard as Trade Target
Los Angeles power forward Kawhi Leonard is reportedly on the Heat's Plan B list and the Warriors' Plan A list, though it remains unclear whether the Clippers will make him available, The Athletic's Sam Amick reports, building on Jake Fischer's reporting. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has reportedly told teams Leonard is not on the market, while the NBA's ongoing investigation into alleged cap circumvention involving Leonard and the Clippers adds transaction uncertainty for any team considering him. Leonard, 34, answered durability doubts with one of his best seasons, averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 steals on 50.5 percent shooting across 65 games. He enters the final year of his deal at roughly $50.3 million. The fantasy read is simpler than the trade math: his production is elite and should travel to any contender, so the open questions are where he plays and whether the probe slows any potential deal.
Source: Sam Amick
Source: Sam Amick
Ja Morant Looms as a Plan B in the Post-Giannis Market
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant's trade market has quieted, but Memphis is hopeful he becomes a Plan B for whichever team misses on Giannis Antetokounmpo, The Athletic's Sam Amick reports. The Heat reportedly have serious interest and could reset an otherwise soft market, while Sacramento has been willing to take Morant only with extra draft assets attached. The two-time All-Star is owed $87 million over the next two seasons, and his value has slipped after a 20-game campaign that produced 19.5 points and 8.1 assists on just 41.0 percent shooting, including 23.5 percent from three. Availability, not talent, is the question, as he has played only 79 games total since the start of the 2023-24 season. A fresh start with a contender could steady his role, but Morant remains a high-variance fantasy bet whose elite assist and scoring upside come with a shaky floor.
Source: Sam Amick
Source: Sam Amick
Jaylen Brown Sits at the Center of Boston's Giannis Pursuit
Milwaukee is expected to seek clarity on the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes before or around Tuesday's draft, with Boston emerging as a major threat to Miami, The Athletic's Sam Amick reports. Any Celtics offer for the two-time MVP would likely have to start with Jaylen Brown plus significant draft compensation, potentially including up to three first-round picks. Brown is coming off a career year, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists as Boston's lead option during Jayson Tatum's absence. A move to Milwaukee could lift Brown's usage as a centerpiece, while Giannis would remain an elite fantasy anchor anywhere, even if paired with a healthy Tatum. If Boston whiffs, the Celtics are among the teams eyeing Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III, the breakout name here after career highs of 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists on 37.9 percent from three.
Source: Sam
Source: Sam
Isaiah Stewart Available in Trade Talks
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart is available in trade talks, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The report notes that Detroit is searching for more shooting and playmaking, and Paul Reed could see a larger role if Stewart is moved. Stewart has two years and $30 million left on his deal, with the second season carrying a team option. The 25-year-old averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists last season, while Reed posted 7.8 points and 4.5 boards in a smaller role. A move could help Stewart if he lands with a team that needs frontcourt defense, while Reed would be the immediate fantasy name to monitor in Detroit.
Source: Sam Amick
Source: Sam Amick
Thunder, Bulls Among Teams Eyeing Move Up for Aday Mara
Center Aday Mara has become one of the key names driving the 2026 NBA Draft's trade-up market, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls among teams trying to move up for him, Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops reports. The 7-foot-3 Spaniard broke out at Michigan after two quiet years at UCLA, helping anchor a Big Ten regular-season title and national championship run while winning conference Defensive Player of the Year. He averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.6 blocks on 66.8 percent shooting, setting a school single-season record with 103 blocks. ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel pegs his range as starting at No. 8, though other outlets have placed him later in the first round. Mara projects as a blocks-and-boards anchor whose shaky free-throw shooting and limited perimeter game cap his fantasy ceiling, and any near-term value hinges on whether he lands with a contender or a team willing to give him immediate developmental minutes.
Source: Johnny Askounis
Source: Johnny Askounis
