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Collin Murray-Boyles Looking to Expand Game After All-Rookie Season
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles is expected to take on more on-ball work in the Las Vegas Summer League, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet. Raptors assistant Ivo Simovic, who will coach Toronto's Summer League team, said the club needs Murray-Boyles to become less one-dimensional as it pushes him toward a bigger role. The No. 9 pick averaged 8.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists as a rookie before jumping to 14.4 points, 6.4 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks in the playoffs. The defensive stats already carry fantasy appeal, but added ball-handling and shooting growth would raise his ceiling.
Source: Michael Grange
Source: Michael Grange
Terry Rozier Seeking an NBA Return Amid Legal Issues
Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier wants to play in the NBA again while fighting sports gambling charges, according to the Associated Press. His path back remains complicated, as bail conditions currently limit his travel and bar contact with certain potential witnesses. Rozier remains a free agent after Miami released him in April, and he missed the 2025-26 season after being placed on leave. Even before his legal hurdles, the 32-year-old struggled to produce, averaging just 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists while shooting 39.1 percent from the field across 64 games in 2024-25. His fantasy profile remains entirely on hold until he signs with a team and his court restrictions are eased enough for him to take the floor.
Source: MICHAEL R. SISAK
Source: MICHAEL R. SISAK
Stephen Silas Set to Join Darko Rajakovic's Raptors Staff
According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, the Toronto Raptors are expected to hire long-time NBA assistant Stephen Silas to join Darko Rajakovic's coaching staff. He replaces James Wade and Mike Batiste, who recently accepted a role with Panathinaikos. Silas brings over two decades of experience, highlighted by a three-year run as head coach of the Houston Rockets. While an assistant hire rarely carries direct fantasy value, Silas adds important offensive structure and a proven track record of guard development. With Rajakovic recently signing a multi-year extension and the front office reacquiring Kawhi Leonard to pair with Scottie Barnes, Toronto's rotation philosophy is taking a much clearer shape. The coaching staff now offers fantasy managers a reliable baseline for how minutes will be distributed during training camp.
Source: Michael Grange
Source: Michael Grange
Egor Demin Shows More Aggressive Attack for Nets
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin has made his improved offensive aggression a key Summer League storyline, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Demin reportedly added 13 to 15 pounds in the offseason and has looked more comfortable using his size to get into the paint. The 20-year-old averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists as a rookie last season, but his fantasy ceiling depends on turning that playmaking base into more efficient scoring. If the added strength leads to more rim pressure and free-throw chances, Demin could take a useful second-year step.
Source: Brian Lewis
Source: Brian Lewis
Jonas Valanciunas Drawing Knicks Interest in Free Agency
Free-agent center Jonas Valanciunas is among the centers on the New York Knicks' radar, according to SNY's Ian Begley. The Knicks had interest in Valanciunas during the 2024 offseason, and Begley noted that New York would have solid center depth if he chooses them in free agency. The veteran big man averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 65 games last season while playing a limited role in Denver. New York already added Andre Drummond behind Karl-Anthony Towns, so Valanciunas would likely need a clear backup role to regain fantasy relevance. His best path remains rebounds, efficient scoring, and short-minute double-double production.
Source: Ian Begley
Source: Ian Begley
Bennedict Mathurin Remains a Clippers Priority in Free Agency
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin remains a player the team wants to keep in restricted free agency, according to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. The Clippers tendered Mathurin a qualifying offer, giving them matching rights, and he averaged 17.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 54 games last season. The scoring and free-throw volume keep him fantasy-relevant when the minutes are steady, but his 31.5 percent shooting from deep limits the ceiling. A return to Los Angeles would keep him in the mix for a real role, though his value still depends on starter-level minutes and improved efficiency.
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk
Peyton Watson Drawing Interest from Clippers
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson is receiving interest from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. The Nuggets can match any offer sheet for the restricted free agent and reportedly want to keep him, though a sign-and-trade remains possible. Watson broke out last season with 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, and his defensive profile gives him a cleaner fantasy path than most low-usage wings. A Clippers move could help if it brings starter-level minutes, but the roster still has Brandon Ingram, Bennedict Mathurin, Rui Hachimura, and Jordan Miller in the wing mix.
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk
Micah Potter to be Waived by Pacers
Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter will be waived to complete the team's signing of Larry Nance Jr., according to Alex Golden of Setting The Pace. Potter's $2.8 million contract was non-guaranteed, and the move creates a small cap savings for Indiana after adding Nance on a veteran-minimum deal. The 28-year-old had a useful run last season, averaging 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 47 games while shooting 42.3 percent from three-point range. Potter's stretch-big skill set could draw interest elsewhere, but he falls off the fantasy radar until he lands another NBA role.
Source: Alex Golden
Source: Alex Golden
Myron Gardner to Miss Remainder of Summer League
Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (ankle) will miss the remainder of Summer League after spraining his ankle in Friday's California Classic opener against the San Antonio Spurs, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Gardner exited that game after posting two points, four rebounds, and two assists in seven minutes, then missed Sunday's matchup with the Lakers. The injury costs the 25-year-old valuable developmental reps after he averaged 3.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists for Miami last season. He remains off the fantasy radar unless injuries open a clearer regular-season role.
Source: Ira Winderman
Source: Ira Winderman
Marcus Sasser Acquired by Mavericks in Six-Team Trade
Dallas Mavericks guard Marcus Sasser was acquired from the Detroit Pistons as part of a six-team trade, according to Mavs PR. Dallas also added Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic in the deal. Sasser had a limited role in Detroit last season, averaging 5.2 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 12.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old shot 41.5 percent from three-point range, which gives him a useful path to bench minutes in his new home. However, his immediate fantasy ceiling is severely capped by a crowded depth chart. With Kyrie Irving returning to health to anchor the backcourt alongside Ryan Nembhard and rookie Sergio de Larrea, Sasser will have to fight for consistent reserve reps under new head coach Dusty May. Until he carves out a definitive rotation role, his fantasy value remains thin.
Source: Mavs PR
Source: Mavs PR
Mo Bamba Returns to Jazz on Two-Year Deal
Free-agent center Mo Bamba agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Bamba appeared in four NBA games last season between Toronto and Utah, averaging 2.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 0.3 assists, but he was more productive with the Salt Lake City Stars at 16.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. The 28-year-old gives Utah another rim-protecting depth option behind Jusuf Nurkic. Bamba's blocks remain the fantasy hook, but he needs a real rotation role before becoming more than an injury-dependent streamer.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jonas Valanciunas Being Waived by Nuggets
Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas is being waived, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The veteran big man is expected to draw interest from multiple NBA teams after averaging 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 65 games last season. The move allows Denver to avoid guaranteeing his full $10 million salary for 2026-27, officially clearing the way for recent signee Marvin Bagley III to handle the backup center duties behind Nikola Jokic. Valanciunas can still offer efficient scoring and short-minute double-double upside, but his fantasy ceiling is completely dependent on landing with a franchise that provides a consistent frontcourt role.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Larry Nance Jr. Lands One-Year Deal With Pacers
Free-agent forward/center Larry Nance Jr. agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 33-year-old spent last season with Cleveland, averaging 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while playing a limited role. Nance gives Indiana another veteran frontcourt piece who can rebound, pass, and defend multiple spots, but his fantasy ceiling remains low without a clear path to steady minutes. He would need injuries or a larger-than-expected bench role to become more than a situational fantasy option.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Brooks Barnhizer Posts Double-Double in Thunder Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Brooks Barnhizer finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, and one steal across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 103-69 Salt Lake City Summer League loss to the Utah Jazz. The No. 44 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft kept producing even as Oklahoma City rested Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz. Barnhizer's fantasy case is built more on activity than scoring, as his college profile included rebounds, steals, and secondary playmaking. He still has to prove the jumper will hold, but the multi-category flashes give him a useful developmental lane.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Henri Veesaar Fills Stat Sheet in Hawks Summer League Win
Atlanta Hawks center Henri Veesaar recorded 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 96-82 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 52 pick shot 4-for-9 from the field and 2-for-5 from deep, showcasing the floor-spacing element that made him intriguing at North Carolina. While his versatile skill set gives him long-term appeal, he opens his rookie campaign buried on the depth chart. With Onyeka Okongwu, Jock Landale, Mouhamed Gueye, and fellow rookie Zuby Ejiofor all competing for frontcourt minutes, Veesaar lacks a clear path to playing time. He must carve out a definitive reserve role in training camp before managers can trust him for regular-season production.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
