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Guerschon Yabusele Leaves NBA for Panathinaikos
Free-agent forward/center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a three-year deal with Panathinaikos, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reported that the 30-year-old will be one of the top three highest-paid players in Europe. Yabusele spent the last two seasons with the 76ers, Knicks, and Bulls, but his production dipped to 5.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists across 67 combined games last year. The veteran's departure clears the way for Chicago's revamped frontcourt, meaning Caleb Wilson, Nicolas Claxton, and Leonard Miller will handle the bulk of the interior minutes. Yabusele is completely off the fantasy radar as he returns overseas.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
D'Angelo Russell Traded to Grizzlies
Washington Wizards guard D'Angelo Russell is being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies along with a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The move is part of a larger six-team deal involving the Wizards, Mavericks, Clippers, Pistons, Bucks, and Grizzlies. Russell averaged 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists last season, but he was away from Washington late in the year. His fantasy outlook in Memphis is unsettled. Ja Morant's departure opens up usage, but Russell will still have to compete with Scotty Pippen Jr., Ty Jerome, and Walter Clayton Jr. for backcourt minutes. He needs to win a steady role in training camp before fantasy managers can count on him for assists and threes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Khris Middleton Returns to Wizards on Three-Year Deal
Free-agent forward Khris Middleton has agreed to a three-year, $17.6 million deal with the Washington Wizards via sign-and-trade, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 14-year veteran returns to Washington after finishing last season with Dallas, where his overall production dipped to 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Middleton still offers shooting, secondary playmaking, and championship experience, but his fantasy ceiling is no longer tied to a high-usage role. With Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and AJ Dybantsa shaping Washington's core, Middleton looks more like veteran wing depth than a reliable fantasy contributor.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Gary Harris Moves to Detroit
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris is being traded to the Detroit Pistons along with Taurean Prince in exchange for Caris LeVert and two second-round picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Harris picked up his $3.82 million player option for 2026-27 last month, but his fantasy outlook remains limited after a low-usage season in Milwaukee. The 31-year-old averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 48 games last season. The move gives Harris a fresh landing spot, but he will need more than spot minutes to re-enter the fantasy conversation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Taurean Prince Traded to Pistons
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading forward Taurean Prince to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Gary Harris will also head to Detroit in the deal, while Milwaukee is acquiring Caris LeVert and two second-round picks. Prince averaged 9.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 23.5 minutes last season while shooting 43.6 percent from three-point range. The 32-year-old was limited to 26 regular-season games after undergoing neck surgery in November to address a herniated disc. He gives Detroit another floor-spacing forward, but his fantasy ceiling remains capped by low usage and modest defensive production. Prince would need steady bench minutes to become more than a fringe source of threes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Caris LeVert Traded to the Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring guard/forward Caris LeVert and two second-round picks from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 31-year-old struggled in his lone season with Detroit, averaging 7.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists across 60 games. While the move provides Milwaukee with another veteran ball-handler as they retool their roster following the blockbuster trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo, a fantasy resurgence is unlikely. The Bucks also recently acquired Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr., creating a crowded perimeter rotation alongside Kevin Porter Jr. LeVert will need to overcome this logjam and show vastly improved efficiency to carve out value, making him an afterthought for fantasy managers until he secures a definitive role.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Kevon Looney Joins Lakers on One-Year, $3.9 Million Deal
Free-agent center Kevon Looney agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 30-year-old spent last season with New Orleans, averaging 2.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 21 games after 10 seasons with Golden State. Looney is expected to back up Walker Kessler, which limits his fantasy ceiling unless Kessler misses time. He can help the Lakers with rebounding, screening, and interior defense, but his low-usage role makes him more of a situational big than a steady fantasy option.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jalen Brunson Undergoes Left-Wrist Surgery
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (wrist) is recovering from surgery and is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 29-year-old reportedly dealt with discomfort during New York's championship run but still averaged a league-high 28.4 points during the playoffs. He also produced 26.0 points, 6.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds across 74 regular-season starts. This looks more like an offseason maintenance note than a major downgrade. Brunson remains New York's clear offensive engine, and his high usage rate guarantees elite fantasy production. His value should hold steady as a premium draft selection unless his rehab stretches into training camp, keeping him firmly established as a top-tier guard.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Cameron Boozer Hits Four Threes Against the Jazz
Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer recorded 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal across 27 minutes in Monday's 109-100 Salt Lake City Summer League loss to the Utah Jazz. The No. 3 overall pick shot 6-for-9 from the field, 4-for-5 from three-point range, and 2-for-2 at the line, giving Memphis another efficient scoring night after his 15-point debut against Oklahoma City. Boozer's fantasy appeal is tied to his rare frontcourt passing, rebounding, and improved shooting. He still needs a clear rookie role, but the multi-category profile is easy to buy.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Cavaliers Lock Up Donovan Mitchell on Maximum Extension
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal locks Mitchell into Cleveland after he averaged 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists last season. There is no role change here, but that is the fantasy takeaway. Mitchell remains the clear offensive engine for a Cleveland team built around his scoring and on-ball creation, keeping him firmly in the high-end guard mix as long as his workload holds.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jazz Get Another Big Summer League Game from Darryn Peterson
Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson posted 25 points, 12 assists, two rebounds, and two steals across 28 minutes in Monday's 109-100 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 2 overall pick followed up his 28-point Summer League debut with a more playmaking-heavy performance, outdueling No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer in one of the better prospect matchups of the week. Peterson's scoring was already the main draw, but the 12 assists are the bigger fantasy signal. If Utah gives him steady on-ball reps as a rookie, his points, threes, assists, and steals could translate quickly.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Chris Manon Delivers 24 Points and Full Stat Line in Lakers Win
Los Angeles Lakers guard Chris Manon supplied 24 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and two steals across 27 minutes in Monday's 88-84 California Classic win over the San Antonio Spurs. Manon stepped into the starting lineup with Adou Thiero (wrist) scratched and responded with the Lakers' best all-around line of the night. The 24-year-old is back on a two-way deal after earning G League All-Defensive Team honors last season, so the defensive stats are the real fantasy hook. Manon still faces a tough climb toward regular-season relevance, but his defensive activity gives him a useful Summer League calling card.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Ja'Kobi Gillespie Bounces Back With 19 Points in Spurs Loss
San Antonio Spurs guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie bounced back Monday, logging 19 points, six assists, two steals, and one rebound across 31 minutes in an 88-84 California Classic Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He shot 7-for-14 from the field and 5-for-9 from deep after struggling with his shot earlier in San Francisco. The No. 42 pick is on a two-way contract, so his rookie-season fantasy value likely depends on G League development and future injuries. Still, the threes, assists, and steals give him a useful stat profile to track in Las Vegas.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Kingston Flemings Shows Two-Way Stat Mix in Hawks Win
Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings finished Monday's 82-77 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder with 12 points, five assists, three blocks, two rebounds, and one steal across 27 minutes. The No. 8 overall pick has opened Summer League with useful counting stats after posting 14 points, nine assists, and four steals in Saturday's overtime loss to Utah. Flemings is still finding his shot, but the assists, defensive production, and steady minutes are the more important fantasy signals. His path to early value depends on how quickly Atlanta trusts him as an on-ball guard.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Aday Mara Blocks Four Shots in Thunder Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara made his biggest impact around the rim Monday, finishing with 10 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and four blocks across 23 minutes in an 82-77 Salt Lake City Summer League loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The No. 12 overall pick was the only Thunder starter to reach double figures. His shot-blocking was the bigger fantasy takeaway, especially after he averaged 2.6 blocks per game at Michigan last season. Mara still needs work on offense after shooting 3-for-9 from the field and 2-for-4 at the line, but his rim protection gives him a clear fantasy path if he earns steady minutes.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
