Wed, Oct 28th 3:17pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
There is reportedly “an extreme level of pessimism” that Kristaps Porziņģis will play for the Warriors again. (Source: Anthony Slater)
Fantasy Impact: Porzingis remains without a clear timetable to return. It remains possible he is traded, but it is unclear what his trade market will be given the uncertainty around his status.
The Grizzlies are reportedly actively looking to trade Walter Clayton Jr. (Source: Marc Stein on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Kings are a potential destination for Clayton. Memphis is still finalizing its Opening Night roster ahead of Monday’s 5 PM Eastern cutdown deadline.
Anfernee Simons could play in Friday’s preseason finale. (Source: Derek Bodner on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Simons was able to practice partially on Tuesday.
The Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have paused contract extension talks. (Source: Brian Mahoney)
Fantasy Impact: Towns is eligible for a four-year, $276 million deal. He is due to make $57 million this season and has a $61.1 million player option for 2027-28.
Tue, Oct 13th 1:48am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Ben Simmons is expected to remain in the starting lineup when the Kings open the regular season. (Source: Marc J. Spears)
Fantasy Impact: Simmons made his preseason debut as a starter over the weekend as he makes his comeback to the NBA. His role for fantasy managers remains a wait-and-see.
Kevin Love returning to the Timberwolves is reportedly a possibility. (Source: Timberwolves Nation on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Love spent the first six seasons of his career in Minnesota. He appeared in 37 games with the Jazz last season.
Wed, Sep 2nd 4:34pm EDT
By Garrett Ball
Kawhi Leonard will not face a suspension as the NBA concludes their year long probe into salary cap circumvention. The Clippers owner Steve Balmer is suspended for a year, and the team will forfeit their first round picks in 2029, 30, 31, 32, and 2033. (Source: Shams Charania on X)
Fantasy Impact: On the bright side, at least for fantasy, Kawhi will not face suspension following the Aspiration dealings. So it’s likely that his trade to Toronto will go through. Wherever he ends up, he’s going to be just fine for fantasy. It is a big blow to the Clippers, however, who have lost a mighty amount of draft capital and flexibility in making trades to set up their future.
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.
Tue, Jul 28th 3:02am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Klay Thompson is expected to approach the Mavericks in the near future to discuss a mutual parting of ways via trade or buyout.
Fantasy Impact: The goal is finding a situation that is a better fit for Thompson heading into next season.
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 Heat have been linked to Bradley Beal. (Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Miami continues to find ways to build its bench after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat have also been linked to DeMar DeRozan.
The Heat have been linked to DeMar DeRozan. (Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Miami continues to find ways to build its bench after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat have also been linked to Bradley Beal.
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 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.
The Cavaliers have shown interest in Mario Hezonja. (Source: Marc Stein/Jake Fischer)
Fantasy Impact: The report came out earlier this week that the former top pick is attempting to make his return to the NBA. He has been playing for Real Madrid.
The Pelicans are in active trade discussions regarding Jordan Hawkins. (Source: Marc Stein/Jake Fischer)
Fantasy Impact: The Grizzlies have reportedly been involved. Hawkins averaged a career-high 10 points per game two seasons ago.
The Wizards plan to have extension talks with Anthony Davis. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: Davis was previously in trade rumors with the Warriors, but those talks have quieted down with Washington seemingly not wanting to trade him. It appears he'll remain with the Wizards.
The Suns reportedly hope to extend Miles Bridges. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: Phoenix landed Bridges in a trade at the end of June. He figures to be the Suns primary power forward heading into next season.
The Nuggets have rebuffed trade interest in Cam Johnson. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: Johnson has been drawing trade interest for the past month. It appears for now the Nuggets have no interest in trading him.
The Hornets have expressed interest in Dennis Schroder. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: Schroder remains a potential trade candidate from the Cavaliers.
