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Andrew Wiggins Staying in South Beach
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a new three-year, $64 million contract with the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Wiggins had a $30 million player option for the upcoming season that he has opted into, meaning the extension is worth $34 million in new money. The Heat are in the middle of a roster upheaval, trading for former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. As it stands now, Wiggins is the third scoring option behind Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. The 31-year-old averaged 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.1 stocks per game in his first full season in Miami.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Day'Ron Sharpe Inks New Deal With Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe is staying with the franchise, agreeing to a new two-year, $20 million contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Nets front office previously declined Sharpe's $6.25 million team option to secure the longer, more lucrative deal. The 24-year-old set career-best marks in points (8.7), rebounds (6.7), assists (2.3), and steals (1.1), while shooting 60.1% from the field. Sharpe is also in line for a bigger role, with center Nic Claxton heading to Chicago in a previously agreed-upon trade that won't officially be finalized until July 6th.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Sandro Mamukelashvili in Line For Bigger Contract
Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili is declining his $2.8 million player option for next season to become a free agent, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 27-year-old is fresh off the best campaign of his professional career, averaging 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 21.9 minutes per game. He finished 10th in Sixth Man of the Year voting. Mamukelashvili is rumored to be a hot commodity in this free-agent class as a stretch four with back-to-back seasons converting over half of his field goal attempts.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Draymond Green Declines Player Option, Joins Free Agency Pool
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has declined his $27.7 million player option and will become a free agent, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Green is expected to be back with the Warriors, the only team he's played for in his NBA career. However, with his contract now off the books, Golden State can better add high-profile names to the roster. The Warriors are rumored to be targeting Anthony Davis in a trade with the Wizards and free agent LeBron James. If those transactions come to fruition, then the Warriors could bring Green back, albeit likely on a pay cut. The 36-year-old averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists last season.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Zach LaVine Opts For Pay Day, Remains With Sacramento
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has opted into his $49 million player option for the upcoming season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The decision was a no-brainer for the 31-year-old, who wouldn't command anything financially close to that number on the open market. LaVine scored 19.2 points per game last season, his lowest average since the 2017-2018 season. He also only appeared in 39 games, undergoing surgery on his shooting hand before the All-Star break. LaVine, alongside veterans DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, should be openly available for trade as the Kings attempt a franchise reset. Still, the market for LaVine doesn't appear to be there.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
James Harden Declines Player Option, Aims to Stay in Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has declined his $42.3 million player option for the upcoming season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The decline sets up Harden and the Cavs to agree to a new, longer contract. Cleveland went all-in on the 36-year-old last season, acquiring Harden in a mid-season deal that included Darius Garland. The 11-time All-Star averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists for Cleveland during the regular season, and helped the Cavaliers reach the Eastern Conference Finals, despite inconsistent play in the postseason. Cleveland appears poised to run it back for a first full season with the Harden-Donovan Mitchell backcourt.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Nikola Jokic Considers Delaying Nuggets Extension
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is considering holding off on a contract extension this summer, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The decision would not signal an immediate fantasy concern, as Jokic remains under contract for $59.0 million in 2026-27 with a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28. A delay could allow him to add another guaranteed year later, but Denver still has every reason to keep its offense built around him. The 31-year-old averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists while shooting 56.9 percent from the field, keeping him locked in as fantasy's safest elite center.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Fred VanVleet Opts Into $25 Million Option to Stay with Rockets
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is opting into his $25 million player option for 2026-27, Rich Paul tells ESPN's Shams Charania. VanVleet missed all of last season after tearing his right ACL, and he returns to a backcourt that changed without him. Reed Sheppard broke out as the lead guard, posting 13.5 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting 39.0 percent from deep, so VanVleet reclaiming point guard reps caps Sheppard's third-year leap. At 32 and a year removed from a major injury, VanVleet is a wait-and-see fantasy pick behind Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Kawhi Leonard Could Return to Toronto in Clippers Trade Talks
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is at the center of real trade talks that would send him back to the Toronto Raptors, Jake Fischer reports, though one source called the discussions preliminary. Leonard, 35, averaged a career-high 27.9 points last season, but his durability keeps him a boom-or-bust fantasy pick. The bigger ripple is in Toronto: Fischer says the Raptors prefer dealing Brandon Ingram over RJ Barrett to match salary. Ingram's exit would hand more usage to Scottie Barnes and Barrett, while Kawhi's arrival would cap that ceiling if the deal lands.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Dru Smith Locks in Roster Spot as Heat Guarantee Salary
Miami Heat guard Dru Smith had his $2.6 million salary for 2026-27 fully guaranteed Sunday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports, securing his rotation spot after Miami passed on waiving him. Smith set career highs last season with 5.6 points, 2.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 16.3 minutes across 70 games. The 41.5 percent shooting limits his scoring, but he ranked first in steals per 36 minutes among players with 50-plus games. With Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr. dealt to Milwaukee, the backcourt thinned behind Davion Mitchell, clearing steadier minutes. He's a deep-league steals source.
Source: Anthony Chiang
Source: Anthony Chiang
Buddy Hield Stays with Hawks on Guaranteed $9.66 Million Salary
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Buddy Hield will have his $9.66 million salary fully guaranteed, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The decision comes after Atlanta and Hield had previously pushed back the guarantee deadline, with only $3 million of the deal initially locked in. Hield remains one of the league's cleaner floor spacers, carrying a 39.5 percent career mark from three, but his fantasy profile is narrow. He averaged 7.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists last season, so he needs steady minutes and high three-point volume to be more than a specialist.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Nets Decline Ziaire Williams' $6.25 Million Team Option
The Brooklyn Nets will not pick up the $6.25 million team option for forward Ziaire Williams, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. While he could still return to Brooklyn on a new deal, the 24-year-old is now set to test unrestricted free agency. Williams suited up for 56 games last season, providing 10.2 points and 1.4 steals in 22.9 minutes per contest. However, his inconsistent offensive repertoire keeps his fantasy ceiling relatively low. Should Williams sign elsewhere, Jalen Wilson and Josh Minott stand to gain traction in the frontcourt rotation next year.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Jaylen Brown Lands on Trade Radar for Six Teams
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown has attracted trade interest from the Trail Blazers, Raptors, Nuggets, Nets, Hornets, and Hawks, according to Michael Scotto. Brown is still under a massive five-year, $285.4 million deal with Boston, so any move would require a serious package. The 29-year-old is coming off a career-best fantasy season, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists while shooting 47.7 percent from the field. A trade to a thinner roster would likely protect his usage, while a move to a more established contender could trim his scoring ceiling. For now, Brown remains a high-volume fantasy anchor until Boston actually makes a move.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Royce O'Neale Dealt to the Hornets
Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale has been traded to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, according to Shams Charania. The Suns are trading O'Neale, Grayson Allen, and a 2033 first-round pick to Charlotte in exchange for Miles Bridges and a pair of draft picks. The addition of O'Neale is a solid move by the Hornets, even if it doesn't look flashy on paper. Last season, O'Neale averaged career highs in points (9.8) and three-pointers (2.7) while posting 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals. He's not a superstar player, but should be a solid 3-and-D option for the Hornets. His overall fantasy value will be dependent on where he lands in the rotation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Grayson Allen Heads to Charlotte
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen has been traded to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. According to Shams Charania, Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick will move to Charlotte in exchange for Miles Bridges and two draft picks. Allen will head elsewhere after playing each of the last three seasons in Phoenix. When healthy, Allen is one of the better three-point shooters in the league while playing above-average defense as well. This past season, Allen averaged 16.5 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.0 rebounds across 28.8 minutes per game in 51 contests. His presence is a welcoming sight for the Hornets, who desperately need perimeter depth after trading LaMelo Ball earlier in the week. He figures to remain a viable fantasy contributor as long as he gets consistent minutes in the rotation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
