The Hornets have hired Charles Lee to a four-year deal to be their next head coach (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lee had most recently been the top assistant coach for the Celtics, who he'll remain with throughout the rest of the postseason. He has spent the past 12 years coaching in the NBA.
The NBA is fining Nuggets star Jamal Murray for substantial amount after throwing heat pad and towel on court toward official Monday night. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: There had been rumors that Murray could be suspended, but he will just be fined. The Nuggets head to Minnesota down 2-0 in the series.
Lonzo Ball picked up his $24.1 million option with the Bulls as expected. This comes after Ball has missed the last two and a half seasons with a knee injury. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on X)
Fantasy Impact: After missing the last two calendar years with injury, it makes sense why Ball would pick up his option, since he hasn't had a consistent chance to showcase his talent. But while the 26-year-old guard has flashes of brilliance and lots of potential, we still haven't seen him play in any capacity since January 2022. He can't be a reliable fantasy asset until he returns to the court consistently, making him a risky pick in drafts.
The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed coach Darvin Ham. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ham spent the past two seasons as the Lakers coach. Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson and JJ Redick have been brought up as potential replacements for the Lakers.
Grayson Allen has agreed to a four-year, near $70 million contract extension through the 2027-28 season with the Suns. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allen broke out in his first year in Phoenix, averaging over 13 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field an 46 percent from deep. He should hold a key role if the Suns are to make a run in the playoffs.
The Philadelphia 76ers are converting two-way G/F Ricky Council IV on a new four-year, $7.4 million NBA contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Council has averaged 5.7 points in 9.3 minutes over 30 games. He should remain in a very limited role in the playoffs for the 76ers.
Kai Jones is finalizing a multiyear deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, joining their playoff roster. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones recently completed a 10-day contract with the 76ers. He likely won't be part of the rotation in the playoffs.
The Golden State Warriors are planning to convert two-way center Usman Garuba to a standard NBA deal for the rest of the season. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Garuba will hold the last spot on the Warriors roster heading into the playoffs. He won't see a big role.
Jrue Holiday has agreed to a four-year, $135M extension with the Boston Celtics. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Holiday was traded to Boston from the Bucks last offseason. He will remain with the Celtics long-term.
The Phoenix Suns plan to sign guard Isaiah Thomas for the remainder of the season. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas has completed two 10-day contracts with the Suns. He'll remain off the fantasy radar.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are converting two-way C Luka Garza to a standard NBA contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Garza is coming off scoring a season-high 16 points on Wednesday against the Raptors. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar the rest of this season.
The Detroit Pistons are planning to sign guard Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nowell has played for the Stockton Kings in the NBA G League. He also appeared in nine games for Grizzlies this season. He remains off the fantasy radar.
The Detroit Pistons are signing Chimezie Metu for the rest of the season and on a team option for the 2024-2025 season. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Metu lands a new deal after just finishing a 10-day deal with the Pistons. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar for the rest of this year.
T.J. Warren has agreed to a contract that keeps him with the Timberwolves for the remainder of the season. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Timberwolves brought Warren in as a depth piece earlier this season, but he has played well enough to earn himself a contract with the team for the remainder of the season. He will continue to get some minutes off of the bench here and there, but not enough make him fantasy relevant.
The NBA has suspended Kris Dunn two games. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dunn will miss games on Monday and Wednesday against the Mavericks and Spurs following his altercation with Jabari Smith Jr. on Saturday. His absence won't impact the rotation for Utah from a fantasy perspective.
The NBA has suspended Jabari Smith Jr. one game. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smith will miss Monday's game against Portland following his altercation with Kris Dunn on Saturday. Jeff Green should take on a bigger role in the absence of Smith.
Javonte Green signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Green played the past few seasons with the Bulls. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.
The Washington Wizards are signing Tristan Vukcevic of Serbia on a two-year deal. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Vukcevic has been playing overseas after being drafted by the Wizards. He'll join the rotation for Washington over the last couple of weeks of the season.
Otto Porter Jr. has announced his retirement from the NBA after 11 seasons. (Source: Utah Jazz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: "For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA," Porter said in a statement. "That dream was capped by winning an NBA Championship! Unfortunately, my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire.” Porter made the decision hours after he was waived by Utah.
Mon, Mar 11th 3:55pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Kenneth Lofton Jr., is signing a three-year non-guaranteed contract with the Utah Jazz. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lofton joins Utah after spending time with the 76ers and Grizzlies this season. He could be worth a look in deeper leagues to close this fantasy season if he can see the opportunity with Utah.
