Dāvis Bertāns will not exercise his early termination option with the Hornets to become a free agent. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bertāns is set to make $16 million, but only $5.3 million is guaranteed before it becomes fully guaranteed. He is a trade candidate this offseason.
Mo Bamba is expected to draw interest from contending teams on the veteran’s minimum market in need of center depth. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bamba has seen his shooting ability from deep improve over the course of his career. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.
Aaron Holiday has been linked to the Suns as a potential free agent target. (Source: John Gambadoro)
Fantasy Impact: Holiday and Monte Morris were both linked as potential free agent point guard targets for the Suns. Phoenix will only be allowed access to the veteran’s minimum in free agency due to second apron penalties.
Monte Morris has been linked as a potential free agent target for the Suns. (Source: John Gambadoro)
Fantasy Impact: Morris and Aaron Holiday were both linked as potential free agent point guard targets for the Suns. Phoenix will only be allowed access to the veteran’s minimum in free agency due to second apron penalties.
The Utah Jazz are reportedly open to trading Walker Kessler. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Jazz are expected to have a heavy asking price for Kessler, but it does appear teams are interested. Kessler averaged 8.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks last season.
The Hornets and Miles Bridges have mutual interest on signing a new long-term deal. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Charlotte has reportedly prioritized Bridges re-signing as their top priority in free agency. He'll remain a cornerstone of their future alongside LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
Jimmy Butler is reportedly not expected to sign a contract extension with the Heat or any other team ahead of his opt-out in 2025 free agency. (Source: Shams Charania)
Fantasy Impact: Butler will likely play out the final year of his contract with Miami next season before entering free agency next offseason. There had been sign-and-trade rumors with Butler as well earlier in the offseason.
DeMar DeRozan is reportedly a potential Paul George replacement for the Clippers via sign-and-trade. (Source: K.C. Johnson)
Fantasy Impact: This is if George decides to leave the Clippers. The most recent reports suggest DeRozan and the Bulls have had "little momentum" on extension talks.
Wed, Jun 26th 4:56pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Pelicans are interested in a potential sign-and-trade for Nic Claxton, if the Nets decide to let him leave in free agency. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This will be a situation to monitor with free agency starting later this week. There are reportedly people in the Pelicans front office who like Claxton.
Sasha Vezenkov is reportedly being aggressively pursued by EuroLeague powerhouses Olympiacos and Panthiankos to leave the NBA. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Vezenkov won EuroLeague MVP before signing with the Kings. He informed the Kings he wanted to leave the team earlier in the offseason.
Wed, Jun 26th 1:50am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Daniel This is reportedly receiving significant interest from overseas teams ahead of NBA free agency. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Theis will have a backup plan if he can't land a role with a contender in the NBA this free agency. He could sign a small deal as a backup center for a contender if he chooses to remain in the NBA.
The Detroit Pistons have emerged as a potential trade destination for Tim Hardaway Jr. (Source: Marc Stein on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It was reported last week that Hardaway was expected to be shopped this offseason by Dallas, and Detroit becomes the first potential trade destination. The Mavericks will likely continue to wait and see if any other teams reach out about trading for Hardaway.
The Lakers, Pelicans and Spurs have all reportedly been linked to Trae Young as a trade candidate. (Source: Jake Fischer)
Fantasy Impact: The Hawks are expected to engage with each team regarding potential trades around Young. It seems likely the Hawks may blow up their roster this offseason.
The Knicks are reportedly still determined to keep OG Anunoby in free agency. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Anunoby declined his player option, which was expected as he is seeking a long-term deal. There were questions as to if the Knicks could bring him back following the trade for Mikal Bridges, but it appears they can. After trading Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett for Anunoby in the middle of this past season, it would be tough for them to let him walk. This remains a situation to monitor with the start of free agency around the corner.
The Hawks are reportedly shopping Clint Capela on the trade market. (Source: Jonathan Givony)
Fantasy Impact: Capela is on a $22.3 million expiring contract. It appears the Hawks could be making some major changes to their roster this offseason.
Tue, Jun 25th 1:50am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Jalen Johnson reportedly could be the only untouchable player in trade talks on the Hawks’ roster. (Source: Jonathan Givony)
Fantasy Impact: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and Clint Capela all remain the middle of trade rumors as the offseason officially begins. It appears the Hawks could be making some major changes this offseason.
Kris Dunn has been linked to the Suns as a possible free agent fit. (Source: Jonathan Givony)
Fantasy Impact: Dunn would likely sign a veteran’s minimum with Phoenix while securing a strong spot within their rotation. He averaged 5.4 points per game while playing strong defense with Utah this past season.
The Jazz, Knicks and Rockets continue to check in with the Nets on Mikal Bridges. (Source: Jake Fischer)
Fantasy Impact: Brooklyn reportedly has held firm on Bridges not being available, but that hasn't stopped teams from checking in. This remains a situation to monitor at the very least.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said he wants LeBron James to attempt more three-pointers next season. (Source: Dave McMenamin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This was one of the points Redick made in his opening press conference. James shot a career-best 41 percent from deep last year in his 20th season. James still isn't officially back with the Lakers, though it seems likely.
Mon, Jun 24th 10:03am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison said that re-signing Derrick Jones Jr. this summer is a priority for the franchise. (Source: Mavs.com)
Fantasy Impact: Jones was a starter throughout the playoffs and fit in nicely alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. “I don’t know how we’re going to do it,” Harrison said. “But he’s priority 1-A (and) 1-B. I think he fits in with our team. He loves it here. We have to figure out the dynamics to get him to stay. But yeah, that’s a priority. We’ll do what we have to do to get it done.”
