Thu, Jun 6th 10:50am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Connecticut’s Dan Hurley to become the franchise’s next coach. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Lakers are prepared to offer a massive, long-term contract offer to bring the back-to-back national champion to the NBA. JJ Reddick had previously been the coach the Lakers were reportedly eyeing the most.
Tue, Jun 4th 2:20pm EDT
By Emily Maingi
Joel Emiid could sign an extension worth $193.5 million on a three-year deal with the 76ers. (Source: Keith Pompey on X)
Fantasy Impact: Embiid is currently signed with the 76ers through the 2024-2025 season with a player option for the 2025-2026 season. Locking Embiid in for another two years would be vital for the Sixers in the pursuit of their first championship in over 40 years.
Tue, Jun 4th 2:06pm EDT
By Emily Maingi
Tyrese Maxey is expected to receive a five-year, $205 million deal from the 76ers after his breakout season this past year. (Source: Keith Pompey)
Fantasy Impact: Maxey had a spectacular 2023-2024 season, putting up three games with 50+ points, receiving his first All-Star bid, and earning the Most Improved Player award. He was a vital part of keeping the 76ers in playoff contention after losing superstar Joel Embiid for 2 months with a torn meniscus. Maxey will look to continue to be the point guard of the future for the Sixers if he does sign this deal.
Jarred Vanderbilt is rumored to be the center of trade talks for the Lakers. This comes after playing only 29 games in the 2023-2024 season. (Source: Jovan Buha)
Fantasy Impact: There was a lot of excitement surrounding Vanderbilt when he joined the Lakers in 2022, but he has not lived up to the expectations the Lakers had for him. The Lakers are rumored to be oscillating between trying to get another superstar or acquiring more solid role players and depth. Vanderbilt could be a piece of a trade if either of these scenarios plays out, but either way, Vanderbilt won't have much fantasy value if he continues to struggle with injuries.
The Pelicans are expected to have trade talks with the Hawks this offseason about acquiring Trae Young or Dejounte Murray. (Source: Christian Clark on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: If a trade is done, Brandon Ingram would likely be involved and headed to Atlanta. This would figure to be a move to build around Zion Williamson, while pairing Murray/Young with CJ McCollum in the back court.
The 76ers would like to re-sign Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Nicolas Batum. (Source: Keith Pompey)
Fantasy Impact: Philadelphia has over $60 million in cap space to re-sign players this offseason. They plan on being aggressive as well to bring in other star players around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The 76ers would like to re-sign Nicolas Batum, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Kyle Lowry. (Source: Keith Pompey)
Fantasy Impact: Philadelphia has over $60 million in cap space to re-sign players this offseason. They plan on being aggressive as well to bring in other star players around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The 76ers reportedly would like to re-sign Kelly Oubre Jr., Nicolas Batum and Kyle Lowry. (Source: Keith Pompey)
Fantasy Impact: Philadelphia has over $60 million in cap space to re-sign players this offseason. They plan on being aggressive as well to bring in other star players around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Wed, May 29th 11:57pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Andrew Nembhard is reportedly a candidate to receive an extension this offseason with the Pacers. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nembhard is eligible for an extension this offseason. He stepped up in a big way for the Pacers in the playoffs, especially in the games Tyrese Haliburton missed. Nembhard shares the same agent as Pascal Siakam.
The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to begin discussions with Ivica Zubac regarding an extension. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Clippers gave coach Ty Lue an extension and are looking to keep Paul George and James Harden this offseason. Zubac is expected to be part of the core as they look to run it back next season.
Rui Hachimura is reportedly a likely trade candidate for the Lakers this offseason. (Source: Jovan Buha)
Fantasy Impact: Hachimura is owed $35.2 million over the final two years of his contract. He averaged just over 13 points per game this season.
The Utah Jazz are expected to make Jordan Clarkson available on the trade market. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Clarkson is owed $14 million annually over the next two seasons after the two sides have re-negotiated his contract. It is possible a contender looks to make a move for Clarkson in exchange for draft capital.
Dorian Finney-Smith is a strong candidate to be traded from the Nets this offseason. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Finney-Smith was reportedly shopped at the trade deadline, but he wasn't moved. The Bucks, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Kings, Lakers, Suns and Thunder have all expressed interest in him.
De’Anthony Melton is expected to command a solid market of interested teams in unrestricted free agency this offseason. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Melton averaged a career-high 11 points per game this season on 36 percent shooting from deep. He also continues to showcase his ability on the defensive end of the court, averaging over one steal in every year of his career. The Hornets, Magic and Spurs are all rumored to be interested in Melton in free agency.
The Golden State Warriors reportedly could look to shop Andrew Wiggins this offseason in a trade. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wiggins saw his production drop across the board this season. He could be moved for a fresh start as the Warriors look to give Jonathan Kuminga a bigger role.
The Wizards could make Kyle Kuzma available on the trade market this offseason. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Washington had been looking for two first-round picks for Kuzma at the trade deadline this past year. He has averaged over 21 points on over 44 percent shooting from the field the past two seasons with the Wizards.
The Phoenix Suns reportedly would like to re-sign Bol Bol. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The hope is Bol Bol could see a more consistent role under new head coach Mike Budenholzer. He only saw 11 minutes per game this past season, but did see the court more later in the year. He could test the market as well.
The Cavaliers are reportedly preparing to offer Evan Mobley a max contract this offseason. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Through his first three seasons in the NBA, Mobley has averaged over 15 points per game on 54 percent shooting from the field. He also averaged a career-high 9.4 rebounds this past season, and averaged over 21 points per game in the series loss against the Celtics with Jarrett Allen sidelined. If Mobley agrees to the max contract extension, Allen could be moved in a trade which would open the door for an even bigger season from Mobley next season.
Wed, May 22nd 9:34am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Cavaliers are expected to receive “significant” trade interest on Jarrett Allen this offseason. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Cavaliers are expected to offer Evan Mobley a max contract, which could lead to Allen being moved. Allen averaged a double-double for the second time in three seasons this past year.
Wed, May 22nd 9:24am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Teams are expected to monitor the potential availability of Julius Randle this offseason. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Randle is eligible for a four-year, $181 million contract extension. His contract becomes more friendly next season, so that along with the draft picks the Knicks have make a trade possible. New York has been linked to Mikal Bridges and Paul George early on this offseason.
