Fantasy Basketball News

Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a 1-year, $3.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Thybulle was a rumored target for Los Angeles in recent weeks, and the two sides were able to work out a deal. The 29-year-old played in 30 games with Portland last season and will likely be a 3-and-D bench wing for the Lakers this upcoming season.

Ryan Nembhard has been traded to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three team deal that sees former No.1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher go to Dallas and Lu Dort find his way to Atlanta with three second round picks going to OKC. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Nembhard will likely be a depth piece is an increasingly deep Atlanta roster that is looking to go on a run after giving the New York Knicks trouble in the first round of the playoffs last season. He could find himself spot starts, but it’s unlikely he will be fantasy relevant.

Zaccharie Risacher has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a three team deal that sees Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard go to Atlanta and three second round picks to OKC. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: The former No.1 overall pick has worn out his welcome in Atlanta, not living up to the expectations set for him even in a shallow 2024 draft class. He should have the chance to develop on a rebuilding Mavericks team led by Cooper Flagg. The Frenchman’s value is low right now, and that could give dynasty managers a buying opportunity.

Luguentz Dort has been traded to the Atlanta Hawks for three second round picks in a three team deal with the Dallas Mavericks. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Dort was a defensive anchor and enforcer for the Thunder during his tenure with the team, though sometimes is physical play style got a little out of hand. He should be an important rotational player for the Hawks, who are gearing up for a breakout season in 2026-27.

The Dallas Mavericks have matched the New York Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet on restricted free agent Moussa Cisse. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Mavericks quickly match the offer sheet Cisse signed with New York on the same day.

Mouhamed Gueye will be re-evaluated in 3-4 months. (Source: Atlanta Hawks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gueye underwent surgery on Tuesday after he sustained a fractured left foot during a workout last week.

The Heat signed Vlad Goldin to a two-way contract.

Fantasy Impact: Goldin spent his rookie season with the Heat on a two-way deal. He'll likely remain primarily in the G League.

Trevor Keels is dealing with a knee injury. (Source: Anthony Chiang on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Keels has been ruled out for the remainder of Summer League. He was diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee.

Spurs rookie center Jayden Quaintance underwent successful right knee surgery on Wednesday. (Source: Brett Siegel on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Quaintance does not hold a timetable for his eventual return to basketball activities.

The Suns shut down Koa Peat for the remainder of Summer League. (Source: John Gambadoro on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Peat was able to show enough across four games of Summer League action. The first-round pick figures to have shown enough to earn an immediate role in the Suns front court.

The Suns shut down Rasheer Fleming for the remainder of Summer League. (Source: John Gambadoro on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fleming was able to show enough across four games of Summer League action. We will see him next in training camp.

The Suns shut down Khaman Maluach for the remainder of Summer League. (Source: John Gambadoro on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Maluach was able to show enough across four games of Summer League action. We will see him next in training camp.

The Utah Jazz signed Trey Alexander to a two-way contract. (Source: Salt Lake City Stars on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Alexander will compete for a depth role in the back court for Utah.

The NBA will not punish Bam Adebayo for punching Tyler Herro last week. (Source: Joe Vardon on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: “After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league,” the spokesperson said. It appears the two sides will move on.

The Washington Wizards have decided to shut down Will Riley for the team’s final three NBA Summer League games. (Source: Joshua Robbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Riley and Tre Johnson were both shut down after showing enough following their rookie seasons. AJ Dybantsa was also shut down.

The Washington Wizards have decided to shut down Tre Johnson for the team’s final three NBA Summer League games. (Source: Joshua Robbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson and Will Riley were both shut down after showing enough following their rookie seasons. AJ Dybantsa was also shut down.

The Washington Wizards have decided to shut down AJ Dybantsa for the team’s final three NBA Summer League games. (Source: Joshua Robbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tre Johnson and Will Riley were also shut down. Dybansta, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft showed the team enough of what they needed to see.

Ziaire Williams has agreed to a 1-year, $ 3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Williams and the Lakers had been linked throughout the summer, and he will now be heading to Los Angeles. The 24-year-old averaged 10.2 points per game in 56 games with the Nets last season. The 6-foot-9 Williams will give the Lakers good size and athleticism on the wing.

Bucks signed Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Trent had declined his player option to sign a longer-term contract. He'll figure to remain a big part of the Bucks rotation in the post Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

The Spurs and Victor Wembanyama agreed to a five-year, $252 million contract extension. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wembanyama made the decision to take 25 percent of the Spurs’ salary cap instead of 30 percent. He helped lead the Spurs to the NBA Finals this past season as they figure to remain a top threat in the Western conference for years to come.