Fantasy Basketball News

Robert Williams III is expected to be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from right knee surgery. (Source: Sean Highkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams appeared in just six games last season. He is in a crowded situation playing alongside Deandre Ayton and rookie Donovan Clingan down low for Portland.

Ausar Thompson is expected to be limited to non-contact work at the start of training camp on Tuesday. (Source: Ku Khalil on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is unclear when Thompson will be cleared for contact. His status will be worth monitoring over the next few weeks.

Dante Exum said he has been fully cleared for training camp after dealing with a finger dislocation. (Source: Mike Curtis on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Exum suffered the injury during the Paris Olympics. He still wound up playing in most of the games and is fully ready to go for Mavericks training camp. He'll be a player worth streaming in games where he sees extended minutes.

Josh Giddey said he will be limited at the start of training camp (Source: Cody Westerlund on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Giddey added that he hopes he won't be limited for too long. He suffered the ankle injury during the Paris Olympics. He is expected to play a big role in the Bulls back court when he is healthy.

Bojan Bogdanovic has not been cleared for 5-on-5 action. (Source: Brian Lewis on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bogdanovic underwent left foot surgery after suffering the injury late last season. It is unclear if he'll be fully healthy by the start of the season.

Patrick Williams is expected to be a full participant during Bulls training camp. (Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams was cleared after he previously felt discomfort in his left foot. He should be fully healthy for the start of the season.

Christian Wood estimated to reporters that he is going to need another month of rehab before he can return to action. (Source: Dave McMenamin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wood is expected to need a couple weeks of rehab and a couple weeks of ramp-up process before he can play. Jaxson Hayes should see more opportunity in his absence.

Mitchell Robinson did not travel with the Knicks to training camp. (Source: Ian Begley on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The training camp is being held in South Carolina, but Robinson remained in New York to continue his rehab. His name continues to land in trade rumors following the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

Marcus Morris Sr. has decided against re-signing with the Knicks and will look for another team to join. (Source: James Edwards III on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Morris was waived by New York to complete the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. He had the option to re-sign with the Knicks, but he'll look for another landing spot instead.

Lonzo Ball said he hopes to be medically cleared to play by opening night. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Ball last played two seasons ago with the Bulls. He was recently cleared for 5-on-5 action. He will likely be eased back when he first returns to action.

Jarred Vanderbilt is expected to miss training camp and the preseason after undergoing surgery on his foot. (Source: The Athletic)

Fantasy Impact: The status for Vanderbilt is up in the air for the start of the season. His status will be worth monitoring over the next few weeks.

Jaren Jackson Jr. experienced hamstring tightness during the first practice of training camp. (Source: Tim MacMahon on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Grizzlies will play it safe with Jackson with the season right around the corner. Santi Aldama will run with the starters in his absence.

Trentyn Flowers was held out of 5-on-5 at practice on Tuesday. (Source: Law Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Flowers, Kawhi Leonard and Mo Bamba were all held out of 5-on-5 at practice on Tuesday. Their statuses are worth monitoring as training camp progresses.

Mo Bamba was held out of 5-on-5 at practice on Tuesday. (Source: Law Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bamba, Kawhi Leonard and Trentyn Flowers were all held out of 5-on-5 at practice on Tuesday. Their statuses are worth monitoring as training camp progresses.

Kawhi Leonard was held out of 5-on-5 at practice on Tuesday. (Source: Law Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Leonard underwent a knee procedure in the offseason. He is still expected to be ready for the season opener.

Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to be traded to the Knicks for a package that includes Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: With former center Isaiah Hartenstein's departure this offseason, the Knicks are upgrading their center position after it was announced Mitchell Robinson would miss at least three months of the 2024 season due to a setback from his stress fracture he suffered last year. It appears the Knicks are in win-now mode with the acquisitions of both Mikal Bridges and KAT. In his new role on this exciting Knicks team, KAT will look to be a top-10 fantasy center with high upside due to his three-point prowess.

Terance Mann has agreed to a three-year, $47 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers according to Shams Charania. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mann will now remain with the Clippers through the 2027-28 season after averaging 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game during the 2023-24 season in a mostly reserve role. The guard is expected to start alongside veteran superstar James Harden as part of a Los Angeles starting five that lost Paul George in free agency this upcoming season.

The Golden State Warriors signed Kevin Knox II to a one-year deal. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Knox will compete for a depth spot in the front court with the Warriors. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.

Steven Adams participated fully in practice last week as he works his way back from surgery on his right knee. (Source: Houston Chronicle)

Fantasy Impact: Adams is expected to be a full-go heading into the preseason. He figures to backup Alperen Sengun for the Rockets.

The Philadelphia 76ers signed Lester Quinones to a two-way contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Quinones was previously with the Warriors the past couple of seasons. He'll likely open in the G League with the 76ers.