Mason Plumlee Agrees To Deal With Pistons

Free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to a three-year, $25 million deal with the Detroit Pistons. The move seems to indicate that Christian Wood will leave Detroit in free agency, as Plumlee's addition doesn't make much sense otherwise. Detroit also acquired Dewayne Dedmon this week, giving them a new-look frontcourt. Plumlee averaged 7.2 points […]

Enes Kanter Traded To Portland

Center Enes Kanter has been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a three-team deal that sends a future first to the Celtics and Mario Hezonja to Memphis. Kanter looks to be the backup to Jusuf Nurkic. A good offensive player, Kanter will likely see a dip in his minutes this season, making […]

Chris Boucher Gets Qualifying Offer From Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher has been extended a qualifying offer by the organization. That means that Boucher is a restricted free agent, so the team can match any offer he receives. Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka are unrestricted free agents and are allowed to sign anywhere they want. Boucher could find himself with significant […]

JaVale McGee Picks Up Player Option

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee has decided to accept his $4.2 million player option for next season. He started 68 games during the regular season, but was kept on the bench for most of the postseason. McGee is expected to have a similar role on the Lakers this season, but that depends on who […]

Thon Maker Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer

Detroit Pistons center Thon Maker was not extended a qualifying offer by the organization. The former 10th overall selection during the 2016 NBA Draft has been unable to live up to expectations. He wasn't able to make much of an impact during his 60 games in Detroit last season. The Pistons have decided to move […]

Suns Decline Team Option On Cheick Diallo

Phoenix Suns center Cheick Diallo had his team option for the 2020-2021 season declined by the organization. The 24-year-old center played in 47 games with Phoenix last season. He was mainly used as emergency depth, so declining his option is probably for the best. Diallo will hopefully find himself a better situation elsewhere, but he […]

Matt Arnold Promoted To General Manager

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted Matt Arnold to senior vice president and general manager on Thursday. The 41-year-old joined the Brewers as a vice president and assistant general manager in October of 2015. He was promoted to senior vice president and assistant general manager in June of 2019. Milwaukee has made the playoffs each of the […]

Jazz Draft Udoka Azubuike 27th Overall

The Utah Jazz selected seven-foot center Udoka Azubuike 27th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. Azubuike played four years of college basketball at the University of Kansas. He shot an astounding 74% from the field over the course of his career as a Jayhawk. Last year was by far his best season with Kansas, as […]

Denver Snags Zeke Nnaji With No. 22 Overall Selection

The Denver Nuggets selected power forward/center Zeke Nnaji out of the University of Arizona with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Having averaged 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game while shooting 57 percent from the field, Nnaji was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year this past season. His fantasy intrigue […]

Heat Add Precious Achiuwa To Roster With No. 20 Selection

The Miami Heat have brought power forward/center Precious Achiuwa into the mix out of Memphis with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Coming off of a run to the NBA Finals, Miami has very few flaws in their rotation, but the addition of Achiuwa should strengthen its overall depth in the […]

Isaiah Stewart Selected 16th Overall

University of Washington center Isaiah Stewart was selected 16th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Stewart will be traded to the Detroit Pistons, the second rookie heading to Detroit following seventh overall pick Killian Hayes. Stewart averaged 17 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game during his only year […]

Hawks Draft Onyeka Okongwu At Six Overall

With the sixth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks have selected USC big Onyeka Okongwu. It was revealed on Wednesday that Okongwu had a fractured toe, which led to concerns he would slide down in the draft, but the Hawks are betting on his talent. A physical center who can defend multiple […]

Warriors Use Second Overall Pick On James Wiseman

The Golden State Warriors have used the No. 2 overall pick on Memphis center James Wiseman. Arguably the most contentious player on NBA Twitter in the lead up to the draft, Wiseman is a strong finisher at the basket and has a chance to be an elite back-to-the-basket center. Of course, the NBA has moved […]

Al Horford Heading To Oklahoma City

The 76ers have traded forward/center Al Horford to the Thunder in exchange for guard Danny Green and some picks. Horford, who turned 34 in June, averaged 11.9 points, 6.8 boards, and a career-low 45 percent shooting from the field during his only season in Philadelphia. Although his best days are likely behind him, he should […]

Nationals Are A Potential Suitor For J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies would love to bring back catcher J.T. Realmuto, but they are "discouraged" about their chances of re-signing the All-Star backstop. The Washington Nationals are a potential suitor for Realmuto, as well as the division-rival Mets. When Realmuto was on the trade block two years ago, Washington was one of the clubs that […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Not Returning With Mavs

Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein has decided to decline his $2.7 million player option for next season. He only made 13 appearances in Dallas last season and was buried on the depth chart. The 27-year-old still has plenty of potential, but needs to find the right place for himself. He might have late-round draft appeal […]

Fantasy Basketball Fallers - 2019-2020 Season Review

It's NBA Draft Week! While there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies (check out all of our NBA Draft analysis here) we still need to take some time to reflect on the 2019-2020 season. We have the shortest NBA offseason EVER this year and it's already time to do some evaluation of […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Miss Start Of The Season

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is expected to miss the beginning of the regular season. The organization is going to continue to be cautious with their superstar center. Hopefully, Porzingis is able to get on the court around January, but that is unknown right now. Dwight Powell (Achilles) might be ready by the season […]

Robin Lopez Heads To Free Agency

Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez has declined his $5 million player option and will head to free agency. He'll be an unrestricted free agent and feels he'll have a strong market. The veteran center doesn't have the same type of fantasy value as he did years ago. He could hold some deep league value, assuming […]

Andre Drummond Unsurprisingly Accepts Player Option

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond has reportedly accepted his $28.7 million player option for next season. This news shouldn't shock anyone as Drummond was not expected to get anything close to that in free agency. This means Drummond should hit free agency next season and possibly be a trade candidate mid-season for the Cavs. The […]

Theo Epstein Stepping Down

The Chicago Cubs announced on Tuesday that Theo Epstein will step down as president of baseball operations on Nov. 20. Jed Hoyer will be named to the role as his replacement. Epstein will leave the organization after nine years with the team. The Cubs under Epstein recorded 505 regular season wins since 2015, which is […]

NBA Trade Moratorium Will End At Noon Monday

It's almost trade season in the NBA. The league's moratorium on trades will be lifted at Noon EST on Monday, paving the way for a flurry of moves ahead of Wednesday's NBA Draft and Friday's opening to free agency. A busy week for the NBA is 24 hours away, and rumored deals like the Thunder […]

Kim Ng To Become Marlins GM

Kim Ng is in line to become the new Miami Marlins general manager. She will become the first female general manager of an MLB team. She is a long-time baseball executive who has been MLB's senior vice president for baseball operations since 2011. Ng is also the first woman hired to a general manager position […]

Fantasy Basketball Risers - 2019-2020 Season Review

It feels like just last month I was breaking down NBA Finals games for DFS contests and here we are with the 2020-2021 season set to tip-off in only six weeks. We have the shortest NBA offseason EVER this year and it's already time to do some evaluation of the longest season ever as we […]

Mets The Favorites To Land J.T. Realmuto?

Free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto could be the best position player available in free agency as a Gold Glove-winning backstop with power, on-base skills and speed. MLB.com predicts Realmuto's most likely landing spot being the New York Mets, followed by him returning to the Phillies. The Angels, Yankees and Nationals could also be heavily in the […]

Yankees Open To Trading Gary Sanchez

The New York Yankees are at least willing to listen to trade offers for catcher Gary Sanchez, according to two sources. Sanchez really struggled during a shortened 2020 season, as he was replaced as the starter in the postseason by Kyle Higashioka. The Yanks want a full understanding of what free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu will […]

Angels Hire Perry Minasian As New GM

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring former Atlanta Braves assistant general manager Perry Minasian as their new general manager on Thursday, according to a source. Minasian will replace Billy Eppler. He's spent the last three years working with Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. Minasian also spent nine years filling a variety of scouting […]

Yankees, Mets Interested In Yadier Molina

Future Hall of Fame catcher Yadier Molina has received calls from both the New York Yankees and New York Mets, as well as three to four other teams, in addition to the St. Louis Cardinals having interest in bringing him back. The Cardinals are likely the favorites since he's been with them his entire 17-year […]

J.T. Realmuto Rejects Phillies Qualifying Offer

Catcher J.T. Realmuto rejected the Philadelphia Phillies $18.9 million qualifying offer on Wednesday. If Realmuto were to sign with another team in free agency, the Phillies would receive draft-pick compensation. The 29-year-old hit .266 with 11 home runs and 32 RBI in the shortened 2020 season, his second with Philadelphia after coming over in a […]

Knicks Showing Interest In Christian Wood

Detroit Pistons center Christian Wood is expected to be one of the top free agents during this offseason. The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in signing Wood, but so are many other teams. New York was actively scouting Wood before the trade deadline, but obviously never got a deal done for him. The Pistons […]