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Mohamed Diawara Expected to be Ready for Training Camp
New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (finger) has resumed on-court workouts and is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp in September. Diawara injured his finger during the Summer League, which required him to undergo surgery. It sounds worse than it is, with Diawara already back to doing basketball activities. Last season, Diawara averaged 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 9.2 minutes per game across 69 contests. He figures to be part of the rotation, but Diawara is unlikely to see enough playing time to warrant looking at in fantasy formats.
Source: New York Basketball
Source: New York Basketball
Andre Jackson Jr. Agrees to Deal with Raptors
The Toronto Raptors signed guard/forward Andre Jackson Jr. to a training-camp deal on Tuesday. According to Michael Scotto, this is a camp deal and isn't a guaranteed contract for next season. Jackson will need to prove himself during training camp to land a spot on the final roster. Last season, Jackson averaged 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 8.5 minutes per game across 48 contests with the Milwaukee Bucks. He has spent each of the last three seasons with the Bucks, but he saw a significantly reduced role this past season. The 24-year-old still has potential to be a decent contributor, so we'll see if he can snag a bench role during camp. Even if he makes the roster, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be fantasy-relevant.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Trail Blazers Not Exploring Signing DeMar DeRozan
The Portland Trail Blazers were rumored to be interested in signing free-agent DeMar DeRozan this offseason. According to Marc Stein, the Blazers are not exploring bringing in the veteran forward at this moment. The 36-year-old doesn't seem like he would be a great fit in Portland given their surplus of perimeter players. Even with Portland out of the sweepstakes, DeRozan is still reportedly drawing interest from the Heat, Nuggets, Wizards, and Cavaliers. Last season, DeRozan averaged 18.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists across 31.2 minutes per game in 77 contests with the Sacramento Kings. He's not the focal point of an offense anymore, but DeRozan could still help a contending team next season.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Jrue Holiday Expected to Remain with Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday was rumored to be possibly leaving the organization this summer. According to Jake Fischer, the Blazers have no plans to buy out Holiday from his contract. There was speculation that Holiday would head to the Philadelphia 76ers, assuming he was able to secure a buyout from Portland. That won't happen, as the Blazers intend to keep Holiday around despite having a boatload of guards. This past season, Holiday averaged 16.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across 29.4 minutes per game in 53 games. It could be more difficult for Holiday to secure consistent playing time this upcoming season. The Blazers acquired Ja Morant earlier this offseason, and Damian Lillard is fully healthy again. Portland also has Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, so Portland has too many mouths to feed. The aging veterans, such as Holiday and Lillard, are likely to see a reduction in playing time this upcoming season.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Kings Eye Victor Oladipo as Mentor
Free-agent guard Victor Oladipo, who has been out of the NBA for three years, is a mentor candidate for the Sacramento Kings alongside Russell Westbrook, per Jake Fischer. The 34-year-old two-time All-Star has been chasing a comeback after years lost to injuries, playing in China and the G-League, where he averaged 13.5 points for the Wisconsin Herd last season. He held a workout for scouts, which the Kings attended, as Sacramento seeks a veteran voice for No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. For fantasy, this is a feel-good comeback story more than an actionable one: even if he signs, a deep-bench mentor role at his age would carry no reliable value.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Jonathan Kuminga's Market Could Move Soon
Unrestricted free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga could settle his market soon, with the Los Angeles Lakers still among the strongest suitors and the Minnesota Timberwolves also showing interest. The Lakers have a larger offer and a possible starting role to pitch next to Luka Doncic. Minnesota can sell an open power-forward spot next to LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, but it faces a much tougher financial path. Kuminga, 23, became available after Atlanta declined his team option, and he averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16 games with the Hawks. A starting job would give him points, rebounds, and athletic upside, but limited defensive stats and shaky efficiency make him more of a redraft upside play than a safe mid-round target.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Hawks May Move Buddy Hield
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Buddy Hield could be used in offseason trade scenarios as the team works through a roster crunch, per Evan Sidery. Atlanta guaranteed Hield's $9.66 million salary for 2026-27, but that does not lock him into the rotation, especially after he played only seven regular-season games with the team following his deadline move from Golden State. The 33-year-old averaged 5.1 points in limited minutes with Atlanta, and the Hawks have more players than regular-season roster spots after a busy offseason. For fantasy, Hield has little value if he stays buried in Atlanta, but a trade to a team that needs shooting could put him back on the deep-league radar as a threes specialist.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Klay Thompson Draws Lakers Trade Buzz
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers as a possible trade target, per Evan Sidery. Unlike the Miami Heat, who appear more likely to wait on a buyout, Los Angeles has salary-matching paths if it wants to make a deal. The appeal is obvious: Thompson would reunite with former Mavericks teammate Luka Doncic, whose playmaking could create catch-and-shoot looks for the veteran wing. Thompson, 36, is owed $17.46 million in the final year of his deal and averaged 11.7 points while shooting 38.3 percent from three last season. A Lakers move would be a clean basketball fit, but he remains a low-usage threes specialist rather than a reliable standard-league fantasy option.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Cavs Delay James Harden Signing
The Cleveland Cavaliers and guard James Harden have a contract agreement in place, but the deal will remain unsigned for now to preserve apron flexibility for another starter, per Evan Sidery. Cleveland has been tied to restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson in sign-and-trade talks while also staying in the mix for Jonathan Kuminga, so delaying Harden's deal gives the front office more room to maneuver. Harden's return is expected, but fantasy managers should avoid treating it as official until the contract is signed. Once back, the 36-year-old should remain a strong source of assists, points, threes, and free-throw impact next to Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Any added wing would likely carry more real-life value than high-end fantasy usage on a loaded Cavs roster.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Kings Weigh Russell Westbrook's Return
Free-agent guard Russell Westbrook could return to the Sacramento Kings as a veteran mentor for rookie Darius Acuff Jr., according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Victor Oladipo has also been mentioned as a possible option, with Sacramento looking for an experienced guard to help guide Acuff. Westbrook, 37, spent last season with the Kings, starting 58 of 64 games while averaging 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.3 steals for a 22-60 team. The role would likely be smaller this time, especially if Acuff opens the season as the starter. That caps Westbrook's fantasy appeal, leaving him as a deep-league assists-and-steals flier only if he signs and earns steady bench minutes.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Caleb Houstan Headed to the Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed free-agent guard Caleb Houstan to a one-year contract on Monday. According to Michael Scotto, the two sides have agreed on a one-year deal, but the salary is unknown at the moment. The expectation is that Houstan will compete for one of the final roster spots during camp. He made a minimal impact during his 18 appearances with the Atlanta Hawks this past season. Before that, Houstan played three seasons with the Orlando Magic under new Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley. He'll reunite with his former coach and hopefully be able to snag one of the final roster spots. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Houstan to be relevant this upcoming season.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Luka Doncic is Fully Healthy Again
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) recently stated that he's fully healthy again, according to Dan Woike. Doncic suffered a hamstring strain at the beginning of April that forced him to miss the rest of the regular season and the postseason. After taking a break from basketball to rehab, Doncic is finally feeling fully healthy again. Doncic nearly earned the first MVP of his young career this past season. He averaged 33.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.7 rebounds across 35.8 minutes per game in 64 contests. He could be asked to do more on the court this upcoming season with LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers. As long as Doncic can stay healthy, he figures to be one of the best players in the league.
Source: Dan Woike
Source: Dan Woike
Mavericks Exploring Trading Klay Thompson
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson is likely to be on the move soon. According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, the Mavs are currently shopping Thompson on the trade market. The veteran sharpshooter does have a buyout in his contract, but the Mavs would prefer to move him via trade. Teams such as the Miami Heat have reportedly shown interest, but the level of significance is unknown. Thompson is set to have a cap hit of $17 million for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. His stats have regressed since he joined the Mavericks two seasons ago. Thompson could still help a team in some capacity, but it's going to be difficult for the Mavs to convince anyone to take on his $17 million salary for this upcoming season.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
Patty Mills Stays Committed to ASVEL
Guard Patty Mills is expected to stay committed to ASVEL Villeurbanne despite the club's financial turmoil, per BeBasket. ASVEL's planned budget reportedly dropped from €59 million to €24 million, triggering roster uncertainty and the exit of Sylvain Francisco before he played a game for the club. Mills, 37, appears willing to stick with Tony Parker's project, with their relationship dating back to their 2014 title run with the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran guard is coming off a strong first European season with Tenerife, where he averaged 18.1 points and 1.7 assists while shooting 44.4 percent from three in Liga ACB play. Mills has been off NBA fantasy boards since 2024-25, so this remains a EuroLeague story rather than a stateside fantasy development.
Source: Sportando
Source: Sportando
Magic Kept Nikola Vucevic From Zvezda Move
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had a gentleman's agreement to join Crvena Zvezda if he did not receive an NBA offer, club president Zeljko Drcelic told Meridian Sport, per Eurohoops. That path never opened, as Vucevic signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to Orlando on July 1. The 35-year-old two-time All-Star split last season between Chicago and Boston, averaging 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 64 games. For fantasy, the EuroLeague angle changes nothing unless it resurfaces after this NBA stint. Vucevic is back as veteran frontcourt depth for the Magic, which leaves him more useful as a low-ceiling big than a priority target.
Source: Eurohoops
Source: Eurohoops
