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Mohamed Diawara Plans to Re-Sign with Knicks
New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara plans to re-sign on a multiyear deal worth more than $10 million, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Diawara made the title team as a 2025 second-rounder on a standard deal but played a limited role, averaging 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 9.2 minutes across 69 games. He saw only limited playoff action, and his production remained modest, though his 37 percent shooting from deep hinted at long-term 3-and-D upside for the 21-year-old French forward. On a stacked New York roster, Diawara carries no fantasy weight right now. His re-signing is a low-cost developmental bet, not a move that shifts any rotation outlook.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Nicolas Claxton Traded to Bulls in Three-Team Deal
The Chicago Bulls are adding center Nicolas Claxton in a three-team trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Brooklyn is routing Claxton to Chicago in the same deal that sends Julius Randle from Minnesota to the Nets. The 27-year-old is a mobile, switchable defensive anchor who averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, a career-high 3.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks on 57.1 percent shooting last season. His scoring stays modest, but the blocks, rebounding, and strong field-goal percentage carry real fantasy value if he locks down a starting role in Chicago. Claxton's improved passing, which produced two triple-doubles in Brooklyn, adds a sneaky assist source for a center. Just watch where he slots in the Bulls' frontcourt before counting on a full workload.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Julius Randle Heads to Brooklyn in Three-Team Trade
Julius Randle is headed to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Minnesota is sending Randle and the No. 28 pick to Brooklyn while moving down for the Nets' No. 33 selection, a cost-cutting move that could open more frontcourt usage for Naz Reid. The three-time All-Star averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists last season, though his playoff production reportedly dipped during a rough second-round series against San Antonio. On a rebuilding Nets team short on established scorers, Randle would step in as a clear focal point, the kind of high-usage role that should keep his counting stats strong. He profiles as a steady fantasy contributor across points, rebounds and assists, with Brooklyn's volume potentially giving his numbers a higher floor than he had in Minnesota.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Trae Young Agrees to Massive Extension with Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young intends to sign a massive four-year, $212 million deal to stay with the organization. According to Shams Charania, Young will get a four-year deal with a player option in the final year of the deal. Young recently declined a $49 million player option for a long-term deal in free agency. The Wizards didn't want to risk losing Young and gave him a hefty extension to stick around in Washington. Young was acquired by the Wizards mid-season and only played five games with the organization before being shut down for the rest of the year. Despite barely playing for the team, the Wizards view Young as a key piece of their future. Now, the Wizards have Young locked up to play alongside Alexander Sarr and whoever the team decides to draft with the first overall pick on Tuesday night.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Keaton Wagler Confident He'll be Selected in Top Five
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler recently dropped out of a workout with the Brooklyn Nets. Wagler met with the organization, but decided not to work out for the organization because he believes he'll be drafted before they come up in the draft. The rookie guard is confident that he'll be selected in the top 5 during Tuesday's NBA Draft. The speculation is that the Los Angeles Clippers will take Wagler with the fifth overall pick. There are also rumors that the Chicago Bulls could be interested in taking Wagler, but they've also been tied to Caleb Wilson at No. 4. This past season, Wagler finished with 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists during his lone season with Illinois. We'll see on Tuesday night if his stock is really as high as Wagler believes it is.
Source: Brian Lewis
Source: Brian Lewis
Kings Host Workouts for Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings
The Sacramento Kings have reportedly hosted a workout for both point guards Darius Acuff Jr. and Kingston Flemings. The two rookies reportedly worked out for the organization roughly two weeks ago. They were individual workouts, and both players met with the organization. The Kings currently hold the seventh overall selection in Tuesday's NBA Draft. The Kings are seeking a cornerstone guard to run the offense, which could potentially be Acuff, assuming he falls to them. Flemings isn't a bad pick either, but is projected lower than Acuff in most mock drafts. The expectation is that the Kings are going to select one of the two guards during Tuesday's draft.
Source: Jake Gadon
Source: Jake Gadon
Darryn Peterson Meets With Jazz
The Utah Jazz reportedly met with Kansas guard Darryn Peterson over the weekend, according to Jake Fischer. It sounds like everything went well, but Peterson declined to answer whether it was in-person or not. The assumption is that the Jazz plan on taking Peterson with the second overall selection during Tuesday's NBA Draft. This past season, Peterson averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 29.1 minutes in 24 contests this past season. The expectation is that the Washington Wizards will select BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick. They could potentially draft Peterson, which could likely mean the Jazz would select Dybantsa. At the moment, the consensus is that Peterson will go second overall to the Jazz.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Dusty May Hired as Mavericks Head Coach
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Dusty May as the team's next head coach, according to Shams Charania. May has been widely successful as a college coach the last few seasons. He took Florida Atlantic University to the Final Four in 2023. He went to Michigan in 2024 and rebuilt its program. He won a National Title with Michigan this past season, including Coach of the Year honors. May is one of the rare occasions that a college coach moves straight into the NBA. Given his past success, May appears ready to make the next step to the professional level. He'll have a decent core with Cooper Flagg as the cornerstone, and Kyrie Irving is expected to be fully healthy this upcoming season.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Boston Gains Momentum in Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Pursuit
The Boston Celtics have a "real shot" at landing Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo in a deal built around Jaylen Brown, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. A league source told Stein that Boston gained momentum over the weekend, with Milwaukee weighing whether a direct framework could work and Miami still in the mix ahead of Tuesday's draft. Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, would be the centerpiece, and Milwaukee is believed to be seeking significant draft compensation, potentially including up to three first-round picks and young wing Hugo Gonzalez. The fantasy ripple cuts both ways. Brown carried Boston to an All-NBA season while Jayson Tatum recovered, so a move to a Giannis-less Milwaukee would hand him the offense and a likely usage spike. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, stays a top-tier fantasy asset anywhere, and slotting next to Tatum and Derrick White would reshape Boston's touch hierarchy.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Kenrich Williams Could Hit Free Agency as Thunder Weigh His Option
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams could draw interest from several teams if he reaches free agency this summer, OKC Thunder Wire's Clemente Almanza writes. The longtime Thunder reserve has slid down a loaded depth chart, averaging 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 56 games while logging fewer than 16 minutes a night. Oklahoma City is trimming costs and already shipped Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta, so declining Williams' $7.2 million option and trying to bring him back cheaper could be on the table. None of this moves the fantasy needle much: Williams is a versatile glue forward buried in OKC's rotation. A discounted return would likely keep his minimal role intact; only a forward-needy landing spot would give him real fantasy relevance.
Source: Clemente Almanza
Source: Clemente Almanza
Cameron Boozer Emerges as a Wizards Wild Card at No. 1 Pick
The Athletic's Zach Harper floated a draft-night curveball: the Wizards taking Duke forward Cameron Boozer at No. 1 over AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson. Harper noted that a D.C. radio appearance framed the debate as Dybantsa versus Boozer rather than Dybantsa versus Peterson, making him wonder if a surprise could be brewing. The reigning national player of the year averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists at Duke as a polished stretch forward. Harper's logic is that pairing Boozer with Alexandre Sarr and Anthony Davis could help mask some defensive limitations. The catch for fantasy managers is that same frontcourt: Sarr and Davis would compete with Boozer for early minutes and rebounds. Davis' long injury history leaves a real opening, and Boozer's talent makes him a long-term fantasy cornerstone wherever he lands.
Source: Zach Harper
Source: Zach Harper
Aaron Wiggins Traded to Hawks for Two Second-Round Picks
The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send guard/forward Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two future second-round picks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The move trims Oklahoma City's luxury-tax bill and clears money from a deep roster that had squeezed Wiggins' role. Wiggins flashed real value on the 2024-25 title team, averaging a career-high 12.0 points and 3.9 rebounds, but his scoring dipped to 9.4 points in 2025-26 as Oklahoma City's perimeter depth grew. Atlanta offers a change of scenery, though the path to minutes is murky behind a perimeter group that includes CJ McCollum, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, and Corey Kispert. For now, Wiggins is more of a name to monitor than a fantasy option, with his value hinging on whether a wing spot opens up.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
CJ McCollum Stays with Hawks on One-Year, $21 Million Deal
Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal includes a trade kicker and keeps McCollum out of free agency before the June 30 extension deadline. The 34-year-old gave Atlanta a useful scoring guard after arriving in January, averaging 18.7 points, 4.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting 45.6 percent in 28.8 minutes across 41 regular-season appearances. McCollum should remain a reliable source of points, threes, and moderate assists, although his fantasy ceiling depends on whether Atlanta reshapes the backcourt this offseason.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jordan Goodwin Re-Signs with Phoenix on Three-Year Deal
Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin intends to re-sign with the team on a three-year, $19 million deal that includes a player option in the third season, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 27-year-old turned a non-guaranteed training-camp contract into a career year, averaging 8.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 steals across 70 games. Goodwin's rebounding and on-ball defense stand out for a guard, but his fantasy value lives and dies with his minutes. Phoenix already returns a crowded backcourt of Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Grayson Allen, and Collin Gillespie, so Goodwin stays off fantasy radars in most leagues and matters only when injuries reopen a rotation spot, as happened repeatedly last season.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Anthony Black's Extension Talks Could Squeeze Orlando's Backcourt
Orlando's payroll is set to spike as power forward Paolo Banchero's max extension kicks in, pushing the Magic above the first apron and close to the second, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. That crunch sets up a tough call in the backcourt. Anthony Black is extension-eligible this summer, and with the third-year guard's numbers broadly comparable to Jalen Suggs, who is on a five-year, $150.5 million deal, executives believe Orlando could eventually have to choose between the two. Jonathan Isaac's $14.5 million salary, with only $8 million guaranteed, gives the Magic a possible cost-cutting chip or trade piece, though his career-low 2.6 points in 52 games leave him off fantasy radars. For fantasy, the crowded guard rotation caps usage for both Suggs and Black now, but Black is the developmental name to watch, and a trade of either guard would unlock more value for whoever stays.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
