Fantasy Basketball News

Jamir Watkins underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee on Thursday. (Source: Joshua Robbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Watkins suffered the injury during the Wizards’ summer league opener against the Jazz. He is likely to miss the entire upcoming season as a result.

The Hornets waived Mouhamadou Gueye.

Fantasy Impact: Gueye had been acquired from the Bulls in a three-team deal.

Josh Richardson announced his retirement from basketball. (Source: Josh Richardson on Instagram)

Fantasy Impact: Richardson spent most of his career in Miami with the Heat. He spent last year in Spain before deciding to retire.

Christian Koloko has agreed to a 1-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. (Source: Michael Scotto on X)

Fantasy Impact: Koloko will compete for a depth bench spot in New Orleans for this upcoming season. The 6-foot-11 big man has spent time with the Raptors, Lakers, Grizzlies and Hawks in the last four years.

The Philadelphia 76ers are trading C/F Johni Broome and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Broome was expected to be traded or released. The deal allows the 76ers to stay under both first and second aprons while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Draymond Green has agreed to a 1-year, $27.7 million contract to return to the Golden State Warriors. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Green had opted out of the same contract earlier in the offseason to give the team some flexibility, but he ended up returning for the same amount after a failed pursuit of LeBron James. Green will continue to serve as a defensive presence and key facilitator in the Golden State offense.

Harrison Ingram and the Utah Jazz reached an agreement on a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact: Ingram will add depth at the end of the rotation for Utah.

The Kings waived Isaiah Stevens. (Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stevens averaged 14.5 points on 47% shooting, 8.6 assists, and 3.4 rebounds for the Stockton Kings in the G League last season. He will seek another opportunity next season.

There have reportedly been recent negotiations between the Pelicans and restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin. (Source: Marc Stein on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mathurin is a restricted free agent with the Clippers. He is also drawing interest from one other unnamed team.

LeBron James is expected to play a "good amount of time" at point guard for the 76ers. (Source: Shams Charania)

Fantasy Impact: James has made it clear throughout his career that he can play just about any role on the court, and it looks like the 76ers will be taking advantage of his playmaking. He will be surrounded by plenty of scoring, including Tyrese Maxey and the newly acquired Jaylen Brown. The 41-year-old's last time playing the majority of the season at point guard was the 2019-20 season, when he led the league in assists and led his team to an NBA title.

The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet on Spencer Jones. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Nuggets retain Jones in restricted free agency. He will remain in a depth role in the Nuggets front court.

The 76ers waived Dalen Terry.

Fantasy Impact: Terry will figure to seek another opportunity.

Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hezonja makes his return to the NBA. He was previously the No. 5 overall pick by Orlando back in the 2015 NBA Draft.

The Brooklyn Nets and Michael Porter Jr. reportedly opened discussions on a contract extension recently.

Fantasy Impact: The talks remain in the early stages according to reports. Porter averaged a career-high 24 points per game in his first season in Brooklyn last season.

The Warriors and Brandin Podziemski are expected to hold contract extension talks this offseason. (Source: Brett Siegel on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: After not landing LeBron James, it appears the Warriors could be running back mostly the same team as they also look to re-sign Draymond Green.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Kobe Bufkin have agreed to a one-year deal. (Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bufkin spent the past three seasons with the Hawks and Lakers. He averaged 21.3 points in Summer League with the Pelicans.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and intends to sign a 1-year, $3.9 million contract with the 76ers. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: This was an expected move, as Caldwell-Pope made his interest in the 76ers known once LeBron James made his decision. Caldwell-Pope had an uncharacteristic down year from three-point land last season, but he will be a strong 3-and-D depth piece for a Philadelphia team with championship aspirations.

The Rockets signed Oscar Tshiebwe.

Fantasy Impact: Tshiebwe previously played for the Pacers and Jazz. He will remain off the fantasy radar.

The Portland Trail Blazers are signing guard John Tonje on a two-way NBA contract.

Fantasy Impact: Tonje appeared in six games for the Celtics last season as a rookie.

The Cavaliers and Jonathan Kuminga reportedly have mutual interest. (Source: Joe Vardon on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Cavs missed out on landing LeBron James. It appears that Kuminga is who they could pivot to.