The Pelicans are reportedly preparing to lose Naji Marshall in free agency as a strong market is expected. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Marshall showed flashes throughout this past season on both sides of the floor. The Pistons, 76ers and Spurs are among the teams rumored to have interest in Marshall.
The Dallas Mavericks are among the teams who have checked in on Jerami Grant’s situation in Portland. (Source: Ian Begley)
Fantasy Impact: Grant is entering the second season of a five-year, $160 million contract with the Trail Blazers. This is a pure rumor right now, but could be something to monitor if Portland looks to open up some cap space.
The New York Knicks are a team who could show interest in Goga Bitadze. (Source: Ian Begley)
Fantasy Impact: This would be the case if the Knicks either lose Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency or trade Mitchell Robinson. Bitadze averaged close to five points and five rebounds per game this past year in his second season with Orlando.
Eric Gordon is expected to decline his $3.4 million player option with the Suns. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gordon figures to receive plenty of trade interest in the veteran market. He averaged 11 points on 38 percent shooting from deep in his lone season with the Suns.
Sun, Jun 23rd 5:07pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Knicks and Wizards have had recent dialogue around a potential trade involving Mitchell Robinson. (Source: Ian Begley)
Fantasy Impact: Robinson could be moved as the Knicks remain hopeful to re-sign Isaiah Hartenstein to a long-term deal as their starting center.
The Bucks have been shopping Pat Connaughton for a more versatile rotation piece. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Connaughton is set to make $9.4 million next season, which also includes a player option for the following season. He averaged just 5.6 points per game this year, his lowest mark since the 2019-20 season.
The Bucks are reportedly gauging the trade value for Brook Lopez. (Source: Jake Fischer)
Fantasy Impact: Lopez averaged 12.5 points and 2.4 blocks this past year in his sixth season with the Bucks. Milwaukee could be looking to make some roster changes to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
The Pistons are evaluating the trade market for Isaiah Stewart. (Source: Jake Fischer)
Fantasy Impact: Stewart averaged just under 11 points and seven rebounds per game this past season. He could draw some trade interest if Detroit puts him on the market.
The Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz are expected to show interest in free agent Tobias Harris. (Source: Ian Begley)
Fantasy Impact: It appears likely that Harris will be leaving the 76ers in free agency after playing the past six seasons in Philadelphia. He averaged over 17 points and six rebounds per game this past season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded for Alex Caruso with the goal to extend him. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Caruso is entering the final year of his deal and becomes eligible for a four-year, approximately $80M extension exactly six months from the date of his trade to OKC. It appears likely that the two sides will ultimately come to the agreement.
T.J McConnell and the Pacers are reportedly working on a long-term contract extension. McConnell has been in Indiana since 2019, and a long-term extension means he could finish his career as a Pacer. (Source: Evan Sidery on X)
Fantasy Impact: McConnell provided a huge spark off the bench down the stretch, so it makes sense why the Pacers would try to sign him long-term. McConnell not only averaged his highest PPG total this past year, but he also provided stability and consistency for the Pacers in the playoffs. McConnell will look to continue his role as the emotional leader of the Pacers in the years to come.
The Celtics are expected to soon present Jayson Tatum a five-year, $315 million extension. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tatum’s new deal would become the largest contract in NBA history with an average annual value of $63 million.
The Knicks are expected to fully guarantee Bojan Bogdanovic’s $19 million salary to utilize in a potential trade. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: New York will reportedly be looking to trade for a star player in the offseason, and Bogdanovic could be one of the players they involve in a trade.
Sun, Jun 16th 12:46am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Utah Jazz reportedly could make Collin Sexton available on the trade market this offseason. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: Sexton scored just under 19 points per game on almost 40 percent shooting from deep this past season. He'll likely draw plenty of interest from other teams if made available in a trade.
Sun, Jun 16th 12:45am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Raptors are expected to pick up Bruce Brown’s $23 million team option and immediately explore a trade. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: The deadline for Toronto to pick up the option for Brown is on June 28. The Raptors received interest in Brown at the trade deadline this past season.
There’s an early indication that Jalen Smith will decline his $5.4 million player option with the Pacers to enter unrestricted free agency. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: Smith averaged just under 10 points and over five rebounds off the bench for the Pacers this past season. He is expected to command a strong market.
It is expected to be a priority for Boston and Derrick White to agree to an extension this offseason. (Source: Keith Smith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It was also reported that White could join Team USA for the Olympics if Kawhi Leonard can't go. White has been a huge part of the Celtics run to the NBA Finals.
Fri, Jun 14th 1:08am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Cavaliers are reportedly not expected to entertain any trade offers for their “core four” players. (Source: Yahoo Sports)
Fantasy Impact: There have been trade rumors surrounding Garland and Jarrett Allen over the past month with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley rumored to agree to extensions this offseason. Meanwhile, the team is still searching for its next head coach.
Fri, Jun 14th 1:05am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The expectation across the NBA is that Donovan Mitchell will sign a contract extension with the Cavaliers this summer. (Source: Yahoo Sports)
Fantasy Impact: This has been the expectation according to reports over the past month. Mitchell figures to remain the cornerstone for Cleveland moving forward.
The Warriors could decide to release Kevon Looney this offseason. (Source: Tim Kawakami on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: In his contract, Only $3 million of Looney’s $8 million salary is guaranteed until it fully locks in on June 24. He is expected to garner plenty of interest if he is released.
