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Jordan Walsh's Celtics Salary Becomes Fully Guaranteed for 2026-27
Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh saw his 2026-27 salary become fully guaranteed at $2.4 million on Monday, per Keith Smith, locking in his roster spot for a fourth season. Walsh is also extension-eligible all year and could technically sign for up to 140 percent of the average salary, starting around $21.2 million. However, that number is a ceiling a low-usage wing is unlikely to approach. He set career highs in 2025-26 with 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks in 17.8 minutes across 68 games, but that run came largely because Jayson Tatum missed most of the year. With Tatum back from the tear, Boston's wing minutes tighten again, leaving Walsh a deep-league defensive flier at best.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Cameron Boozer Stuffs the Stat Sheet in Summer League Championship Loss
Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer filled the box score on an off shooting night in Sunday's 94-90 Las Vegas Summer League title loss to the Warriors, posting 19 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 35 minutes despite going 7-of-17 from the field. The No. 3 overall pick and reigning AP College Player of the Year is Memphis's new franchise cornerstone, and ESPN already slots him as the No. 2 rookie in the class after Vegas. His all-around production even on cold shooting nights is the fantasy selling point: expect heavy usage, category-friendly output, and a real Rookie of the Year push. He is a priority target in both redraft and dynasty, with early-career efficiency the only caveat.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Cedric Coward Drills Five Threes in Summer League Title Loss
Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward stayed hot in Sunday's 94-90 Las Vegas Summer League title loss to the Warriors, pouring in 19 points on six of 10 shooting, including a perfect 5-for-5 from three-point range, to go with six rebounds, four assists and a block in 27 minutes. The efficiency matters more than the result: Coward is a returning starter, not a prospect, coming off an All-Rookie First Team season of 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists. With Ja Morant no longer in Memphis, his usage and shot volume should climb in 2026-27. That makes the sophomore wing a legitimate mid-round redraft target, not just a deep-league name, especially if the improved stroke holds.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Yaxel Lendeborg Takes Home Summer League Championship MVP
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg capped a strong Las Vegas run with 21 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals in Sunday's 94-90 Summer League title win over Memphis, earning Championship Game MVP honors. The No. 11 pick shot 9-of-18 from the floor and 2-of-6 from 3-point range while fueling a 12-point fourth-quarter comeback. The reigning national champion at Michigan brings a two-way, connector profile with real defensive upside. Redraft value is muted to start behind a veteran core of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, though Jimmy Butler opening the season on the mend from January ACL surgery could free up some early frontcourt minutes. In dynasty formats, he is a clear buy as a pro-ready rookie with room to grow.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jonathan Kuminga Emerging as a Cavaliers Sign-and-Trade Target
Free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga is drawing sign-and-trade interest from the Cavaliers, according to Evan Sidery. Cleveland is reportedly discussing a possible framework with the Hawks, who hold Kuminga's rights. The deal would only come into play if the Cavaliers miss out on LeBron James in free agency, making this more of a backup plan than an imminent move. Kuminga averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists last season between Golden State and Atlanta, showing value as a downhill scorer off the bench. A move to Cleveland would likely put him behind Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and an established rotation, limiting his usage. The reported Lakers pitch, which would give him a starting role next to Luka Doncic, remains the better fantasy outcome.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
P.J. Washington Emerges in Lakers-Mavericks Trade Framework
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington is the centerpiece of a potential trade framework with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Evan Sidery. In the proposed scenario, Los Angeles would acquire Washington in exchange for Bronny James, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia, and a 2032 pick swap. The 27-year-old forward averaged 14.2 points per game during the 2025-26 campaign and remains a steady offensive contributor. A move to Los Angeles would likely lock him into a heavy-minutes role alongside Luka Doncic, keeping his fantasy ceiling intact. Conversely, Vanderbilt would inject necessary defensive versatility into a rebuilding Mavericks frontcourt anchored by sophomore Cooper Flagg. While James and LaRavia would need to fight for rotational minutes in Dallas, Vanderbilt's rebounding upside makes him an intriguing situational piece if the deal materializes.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
DeMar DeRozan Lingers on the Market as Teams Wait on LeBron
Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan is expected to decide soon after LeBron James settles his own market, per Evan Sidery, with teams that miss on James lined up to pursue the six-time All-Star as a fallback. Miami, Detroit, and Golden State have been mentioned elsewhere as possible suitors since the Kings waived him. DeRozan averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds on 59.4 percent true shooting last season in Sacramento, a productive if fading line at 36. Redraft value hinges on landing spot and usage: a points-league piece with a thin nine-cat profile given few threes, light boards, and minimal defense. Keep his ranking loose until his role is set.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Celtics Happy With Hugo Gonzalez's Offseason Development
Boston Celtics guard/forward Hugo Gonzalez has drawn praise following a strong Summer League showing. In three Summer League outings, the 20-year-old Spaniard averaged 18.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 34.7 minutes per game. "In the summer, I think he's worked on all facets of his game," Celtics assistant coach Amile Jefferson said of Gonzalez. "That's on and off the court, and that has to do with his body. So I think everyone has seen his improvements." We didn't see much of Gonzalez during his rookie campaign, as he was limited to 14.6 minutes per game in 74 appearances. However, he could be gearing up for a big leap in his second year.
Source: Celtics on CLNS
Source: Celtics on CLNS
Dion Brown Posts Triple-Double in Summer League Win
Brooklyn Nets guard Dion Brown put in a special performance in Sunday's Summer League matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, recording a triple-double in a 108-90 victory. He had 16 points on a 5-for-12 effort from the field, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists. During his highly productive 31-minute outing, Brown also tallied two steals while nailing two of his three attempts from downtown. Brown, who went undrafted from Saint Louis University last month, has otherwise been quiet in the Summer League. The Nets picked him up on an Exhibit 10 contract, giving Brown a chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ryan Nembhard Moves to Atlanta
Guard Ryan Nembhard was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The deal also involved the Oklahoma City Thunder, who sent guard/forward Luguentz Dort to Atlanta. The Thunder received three second-round draft picks in the trade, while the Hawks shipped forward Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks. Nembhard is coming off a solid but unspectacular rookie campaign. He averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists in 19.5 minutes per game, starting 27 of his 60 outings. Nembhard will start life in Atlanta as CJ McCollum's backup and must also compete with Kingston Flemings and Devin Carter for playing time, making it a tough situation for him from a fantasy perspective.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Zaccharie Risacher Shipped to Dallas
Forward Zaccharie Risacher will suit up for the Dallas Mavericks next season, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The former No. 1 overall pick was traded on Sunday by the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal. Atlanta acquired guard Ryan Nembhard from Dallas and guard/forward Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder. While Risacher had a decent rookie campaign in 2024-25, his development stalled in his sophomore year, leading to the loss of his starting role. The situation in Dallas doesn't look particularly rosy for Risacher either. He will likely remain a reserve, competing for playing time with the likes of Naji Marshall and Santi Aldama at the forward positions.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Hawks Acquire Luguentz Dort in Three-Team Deal
The Atlanta Hawks have acquired guard/forward Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 2025 All-NBA Defensive First Team selection will move to the Eastern Conference in a three-team deal. As part of the transaction, the Hawks also added guard Ryan Nembhard from the Dallas Mavericks and sent forward Zaccharie Risacher to Texas. The move was a financial decision for the Thunder, who only recently picked up a $17.7 million team option on Dort's contract. As an elite defender, Dort will be a valuable contributor in the Hawks' rotation, but his fantasy value could take a hit if the Hawks use him off the bench behind Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Cameron Carr Goes Cold in Lakers' Semifinal Loss
Los Angeles Lakers guard Cameron Carr managed 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting in Saturday's 92-88 Summer League semifinal loss to the Warriors, adding three rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes. He never found his range from outside, missing seven of his eight three-point tries as the Lakers' unbeaten Vegas run ended. The rookie had been one of the event's more productive scorers, dropping 23 against the Clippers, so the cold night stands out as an exception. The No. 24 pick out of Baylor showed real scoring flashes, but his shot selection and ball handling remain works in progress. On a crowded Lakers backcourt led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Carr projects as a developmental piece rather than an immediate rotation option.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Yaxel Lendeborg Does It All in Warriors' Win Over the Lakers
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg put together another well-rounded line in Saturday's 92-88 Summer League win over the Lakers, posting 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks over 29 minutes. The No. 11 pick has been one of the standouts of Las Vegas, averaging 16.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over five games while grading out as the summer's top rookie by advanced metrics. He does a little of everything, the versatility that made him one of the most pro-ready players in the 2026 class. His touches will shrink on a veteran Warriors team built around Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but a do-everything 6-9 forward is the type who finds minutes anyway.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Mavericks Rebuff Trade Interest in Kyrie Irving
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been the subject of trade inquiries from multiple teams this summer, but the Mavericks have shown no interest in moving him, Evan Sidery reports. New head coach Dusty May is eager to build the offense around Cooper Flagg and Irving and compete right away next season. The 34-year-old tore his left ACL in March 2025 and missed all of 2025-26, so his return for 2026-27 is the story that matters most for fantasy. If he comes back near his old form, the commitment locks in a high-usage lead guard next to the reigning Rookie of the Year, a strong pairing for his value. The risk is real, though: post-ACL returns at his age can be bumpy, making his health and timeline the swing factor to track.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
