2 months agoThe Denver Nuggets have signed guard
Russell Westbrook to a two-year deal. The veteran guard will receive $6.8 million over the next two seasons. Westbrook officially joins the Nuggets after being waived by the Utah Jazz following a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers. This was expected to happen after Utah waived the star guard. The assumption is that Westbrook is going to see significant minutes off the bench in Denver. He should immediately upgrade this bench that struggled to produce last season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 months agoAccording to Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst, the team doesn't plan on trading center
Brook Lopez. "Brook is so core to who we are," said Horst during an interview. "Of course, he has value around the league. That's a credit to him. But we've not engaged in any real conversations about trading Brook. I hope Brook retires as a Milwaukee Buck." The 36-year-old has been with the Bucks since the 2018-19 campaign. Since then, he's appeared in at least 68 games in all but one season. While Lopez's production has decreased over the years, he remains a double-double threat and one of the most durable big men in the National Basketball Association, giving him value for fantasy managers heading into the 2024-25 season. His abilities from deep and as a shot-blocker also give him a higher ceiling for category participants.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
2 months agoGolden State Warriors forward
Draymond Green has been instrumental to the team's success over the years. It's known his career is nearing an end. Yet, he added some clarity recently, stating during an interview he's "probably got two more" seasons left before he hangs it up. The 34-year-old has spent his entire career with the Warriors since entering the National Basketball Association, averaging 8.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks. He's also a four-time All-Star, four-time NBA champion, and the 2017 Defensive Player of the Year. Without question, Green has a Hall of Fame resume. While he should have more than a few quality showings for fantasy managers on the horizon, his days of consistent production are likely over, even with
Klay Thompson now in Dallas.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jackson Stone
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2 months agoFree-agent guard
Josh Christopher agreed to a two-way deal with the Miami Heat. The 22-year-old spent the last two years with the Rockets. In 138 games in Houston, he averaged 6.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. With that said, he likely won't see much work with the big club during the 2024-25 campaign. However, even if Christopher gets his chance with the main unit, he probably won't play often enough to be a relevant fantasy option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
2 months agoFree-agent forward
Anthony Gill re-signed with the Washington Wizards. The terms of the deal haven't been disclosed. The 31-year-old has spent his entire career with the Wizards. However, he hasn't done much, averaging 3.6 points in 179 regular season contests. Gill was decent in his three starts in 2023-24, averaging 13.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks. Yet, he'll presumably spend most of his time at the end of the bench this season, making him nearly irrelevant for fantasy purposes.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
2 months agoFree-agent guard
Killian Hayes agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Brooklyn Nets. It's an Exhibit 10 deal, so he'll have a chance to compete for a roster spot during training camp. The 2020 No. 7 overall pick has spent his entire four-year career with the Pistons. In 210 games, he averaged 8.1 points, 5.2 assists, and 1.2 steals. With the Nets recently commencing a rebuild, there's a chance Hayes could get minutes and even start, giving him streaming value for fantasy managers. However, he'll need to make the team first.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Stefan Bondy
2 months agoCleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen is drawing trade interest from teams around the NBA. This isn't anything new. However, Allen's name resurfaced in trade rumblings after
Evan Mobley signed a five-year extension with the Cavs. The 2017 No. 22 overall pick has two years left on his current deal. But he's coming off the best year of his career, finishing 2023-24 by averaging a career-high 16.5 points with 10.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Allen has a relationship with new head coach Kenny Atkinson dating back to their days in Brooklyn, so that could be enough to keep him on the roster. With that in mind, he's expected to remain a top fantasy producer no matter where he plays moving ahead.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Brad Siegel
2 months agoFree-agent center
Jay Huff agreed to a two-way contract with Memphis. The 26-year-old has spent time with the Lakers, Wizards, and Nuggets during his career. However, his most significant contributions came in the G League, most recently averaging 18.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks with the Greensboro Swarm last season. The Nuggets have
Nikola Jokic in the middle, with
Dario Saric,
Peyton Watson, and
DeAndre Jordan behind him on the depth chart. As a result, Huff isn't expected to be a relevant fantasy option anytime soon.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Damichael Cole
2 months agoThe Grizzlies waived center
Trey Jemison on Wednesday. The 24-year-old appeared in 23 games for Memphis last season. He showed promise, averaging 10.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 14 starts. There are still teams around the National Basketball Association who have two-way spots available, so there's a chance Jemison will link up with a new squad. However, he's far from being a relevant fantasy option, and that's not expected to change in the near future. Memphis signed center
Jay Huff to a two-way contract in a corresponding move.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Michael Scotto
2 months agoAccording to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Phoenix Suns forward
Kevin Durant has resumed practicing with Team USA ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics. However, Durant's playing status remains a mystery, with Team USA head coach Steve Kerr stating there will be a "big collaboration" regarding when he will play. Fortunately, it appears the multi-time All-Star is moving in the right direction. While Durant likely won't suit up versus Serbia on Sunday, it appears he has a chance to get on the floor soon.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Brian Windhorst
2 months agoFree-agent center
Orlando Robinson agreed to a one-year deal to join the Sacramento Kings. He spent the last two seasons with the Miami Heat. However, Robinson averaged only 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 67 appearances for the team. His statistical contributions likely won't improve in Sacramento, especially with
Domantas Sabonis being one of the most durable players in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
2 months agoFree-agent forward
James Johnson agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract to return to Indiana. The 37-year-old has played for 10 teams throughout his decade-plus tenure in the National Basketball Association. He spent the last two seasons with the Pacers, most recently averaging 0.9 points during the 2023-24 campaign. Johnson's leadership is his biggest asset for Indiana. However, it won't do much for his fantasy value.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
2 months agoFree-agent center
DeAndre Jordan re-signed with the Denver Nuggets. The 36-year-old averaged a career-low 3.9 points and 4.4 rebounds last season. While his presence adds depth to a team looking to capture another NBA championship, he will likely spend most of his time on the bench, especially with
Dario Saric,
Peyton Watson, and
Zeke Nnaji on the roster. With that in mind, Jordan did average 16.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks in two starts during the 2023-24 campaign, so there is streaming potential for fantasy managers if
Nikola Jokic misses time.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Harrison Wind
2 months agoNew York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau agreed to a three-year contract extension. The two-time NBA Coach of the Year has been instrumental in reviving a franchise that struggled for years. He guided the Knicks to a 50-32 record in 2023-24, good for the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, while amassing a 175-143 record in the last four seasons. Thibodeau relies heavily on his starting lineup, meaning players like
Jalen Brunson,
Mikal Bridges, and
Julius Randle, among others, will get plenty of minutes while he's at the helm.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
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