Fantasy Basketball News

Luke Kornet is available for Mondays game against the Pacers. (Source: NBA injury report)

Fantasy Impact: Kornet is back after he was sidelined in Game 3. He'll remain in a limited role off the bench for the Celtics.

Jrue Holiday is available for Mondays game against the Pacers. (Source: NBA injury report)

Fantasy Impact: As was the case for Game 3, Holiday is good to go for Game 4. He'll remain in his usual role as the Celtics look to complete the sweep of Indiana.

Tyrese Haliburton has been ruled out for Mondays game against the Celtics. (Source: Keith Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Haliburton was not expected to play and now it becomes official. He'll miss his second straight game as the Pacers hope to avoid getting swept at home.

Zach LaVine's trade market is severely limited, with only the Pistons reporting interest in LaVine. The Bulls are interested in trading LaVine after he only played 25 games this season, but his contract of $138 million over the next three years is providing a barrier in the trade talks. (Source: Evan Sidery on X)

Fantasy Impact: LaVine has been marred with injuries throughout his nine-year career, only tallying three years of playing more than 70 games. The Bulls may need to add another piece in order to offload LaVine and his monstrous contract.

Paul George is not expected to receive a contract offer matching or exceeding teammate Kawhi Leonard's contract of 3 years, $152.3 million. (Source: Evan Sidery on X)

Fantasy Impact: The 76ers are reportedly interested in George and are willing to make a max contract offer for the 34-year-old. 76ers personnel believe George would be well paired with current superstar Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese Maxey.

Ben Sheppard will enter the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Celtics. (Source: Indiana Pacers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined, there was some thought TJ McConnell could enter the starting lineup but it'll instead be Sheppard. He scored seven points across 23 minutes off the bench in Game 2.

Lonzo Ball said on his podcast that he plans to return next season with the Bulls. (Source: The WAE Show on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ball added that he plans to play in the season opener in October. He has not played in two years, so a lot can change between now and the start of the season. There should be more updates on his status as the offseason progresses.

The Detroit Pistons reportedly could express interest in trading for Brandon Ingram. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Pistons recently hired Trajan Langdon as President of Basketball Operations. They can offer Ingram a max-level extension with their cap space, while he also shares the same agent as Cade Cunningham. The Pistons could offer a deal around their No. 5 pick in the NBA Draft next month.

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 Cleveland Cavaliers fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after five seasons. (Source: ESPN.com)

Fantasy Impact: Bickerstaff led Cleveland to the Eastern Conference semifinals this season and 99 combined wins in the regular season the past two years. Bickerstaff posted a combined 170-159 record with Cleveland. There could be significant movement with the Cavaliers this offsesason as they potentially extend Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, while Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen have both been in the middle of trade rumors early on this offseason.

Bojan Bogdanovic underwent successful surgery on his left wrist. (Source: NY Knicks PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bogdanovic is expected to be re-evaluated in 6-to-8 weeks. He missed the end of the 76ers' series and the whole round two series against the Pacers due to the injury. Bogdanovic was traded to the Knicks at the trade deadline and posted some big performances off the bench throughout the remainder of the year.

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.

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.

Brandon Miller is expected to work out with Paul George this summer. (Source: Charlotte Observer)

Fantasy Impact: Miller was compared to George by many as a prospect coming out of Alabama. He is expected to primarily be focused on gaining weight while also training alongside George in the offseason. Miller is coming off a strong rookie season, averaging over 17 points per game on 44 percent shooting from the field.

The Cavaliers remain optimistic Donovan Mitchell will sign a four-year, $209 million extension this offseason (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: According to Sidery, Darius Garland may request a trade if Mitchell signs his extension. There have been rumors about Mitchell requesting a trade himself, but it appears now more likely that he'll remain with Cleveland. This will be a situation to monitor heading into the offseason.

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.

Jalen Brunson underwent successful surgery on his left hand. (Source: NY Knicks PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Brunson will be re-evaluated in 6-to-8 weeks. He fractured his hand in the Knicks Game 7 loss against the Pacers. Brunson is eligible to sign a four-year extension with the Knicks this offseason.

The Thunder are widely expected to shop Josh Giddey in trade talks this offseason. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Giddey has also become eligible for an extension this offseason. The Thunder also have 13 future first-round picks to include in a potential trade. Giddey averaged just under 13 minutes per game on the court in the series loss against the Mavericks.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Prosper has not been much of a difference-maker in his rookie season, but he has been able to provide more depth for the Mavs' frontcourt. His Mavs look to start the WCF out strong with a Game 1 win versus the Timberwolves.