Thu, Jul 2nd 2:39pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Knicks have reportedly triedto trade for New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi. (Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Knicks are looking for a new backup center after losing Mitchell Robinson. The Pelicans have rejected multiple offers.
The Nuggets have shown interest in Khris Middleton.
Fantasy Impact: Denver had reportedly shown interest in Middleton during the regular season. He has drawn interest from several teams as a free agent.
The Mavericks have emerge as suitor for Anfernee Simons.
Fantasy Impact: Simons was previously linked to the Warriors as well. He should continue to draw interest before officially signing with a team.
Quentin Grimes is reportedly not expected to return to the 76ers in free agency. (Source: Tony Jones on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Grimes has most recently been linked to the Lakers in free agency.
The Cavs have reportedly held trade conversations regarding Max Strus.
Fantasy Impact: Strus and Dennis Schroder both could potentially be traded as Cleveland looks to free up space to try to bring back LeBron James.
The Warriors are expected to explore trade avenues for 24-year-old wing Moses Moody.
Fantasy Impact: Golden State is looking to gain additional cap flexibility. Moody, who is still recovering from a season-ending knee injury, has two years remaining on his contract, including a $12.5M salary for the upcoming season.
The Mavericks have emerged a leading suitor to acquire Detroit's Marcus Sasser in a trade. (Source: Marc Stein on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This will be a situation to continue to monitor. Dallas continues to look to build up its depth in the back court.
Tue, Jun 30th 12:07pm EDT
By Garrett Ball
LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play elsewhere this upcoming 2026-27 season and to move on without him. (Source: Shams Charania on X)
Fantasy Impact: This is a big leap forward for the LeBron to the Warriors rumors, which is admittedly still up in the air. However, it does provide closure to the LeBron-Lakers era, as well as the LeBron-Luka duo. It’s now a waiting game as to see who will get James next and what their playoff and title aspirations might be.
Tobias Harris is reportedly unlikely to return to Detroit in free agency.
Fantasy Impact: Harris should draw plenty of interest from other teams in free agency.
Peyton Watson reportedly continues to be described as a "likely target" for the Clippers. (Source: Marc Stein)
Fantasy Impact: Watson is a restricted free agent this offseason. He'll figure to draw interest from other teams.
Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. (Source: Marc Stein)
Fantasy Impact: The Lakers are rumored to be one of the three teams. Kessler is a restricted free agent this offseason.
The Wizards reportedly have interest in Russell Westbrook III. (Source: Marc Stein)
Fantasy Impact: Westbrook previously played one year in Washington back in the 2020-21 season. He would figure to step into a reserve role.
The Trail Blazers are not expected to look to trade Jrue Holiday. (Source: Marc Stein)
Fantasy Impact: After trading for Ja Morant on Monday, it would make sense that Portland could look to move another guard. It appears the veteran will remain with the team, at least for now.
The Lakers have been linked to Sandro Mamukelashvili. (Source: Dan Woike on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mamukelashvili declined his player option with the Raptors. The Lakers will figure to be looking to add size in free agency.
Tue, Jun 30th 2:10am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Washington Wizards and Jamir Watkins are expected to work on a new multi-year contract.
Fantasy Impact: The Wizards declined the $2.15 million team option for Watkins. He'll figure to return on a new deal.
Luke Kennard is expected to draw interest from the Phoenix Suns when free agency opens on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact: Kennard is expected to be among the veteran guards on Phoenix’s radar in free agency.
The Trail Blazers are not expected to trade Donovan Clingan. (Source: Jason Quick on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Portland made a notable trade for Ja Morant on Monday. Both him and Damian Lillard will look to connect with Clingan at the rim next season.
The expectation across the league is that Norman Powell won't return to the Heat. (Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Miami is unlikely to be able to afford Powell following the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Chicago Bulls are among the teams expected to pursue Powell.
Domantas Sabonis has been linked to the Pistons in a potential sign-and-trade. (Source: Sam Amick on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jalen Duren is slated to meet with the Kings on Tuesday. If he is indeed moved to Sacramento in a sign-and-trade, Sabonis is expected to be on the move back to Detroit.
Mon, Jun 29th 10:17am EDT
By Garrett Ball
Draymond Green is declining his player option to become a free agent. The move gives the Warriors the ability to persue LeBron James and Anthony Davis. (Source: Shams Charania on X)
Fantasy Impact: A return to Golden State in free agency on a smaller deal is quite likely for Green, who could be trying to play the team game by allowing Golden State to make some all-in moves before returning. Still, in the event he finds himself elsewhere, that team will get themselves an agitator on defense who can still make an impact on offense.
