Nicolas Batum announced that he is retiring from basketball. (Source: Law Murray)
Fantasy Impact: Batum played 18 seasons in the league for four different teams. He spent some of his best seasons with the Hornets and Trail Blazers. He averaged 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists for his career.
Pelle Larsson has agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension with the Heat. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Larsson is coming off a strong season where he started 54 of the 70 regular-season games. He should remain a key part of the rotation for Miami on the wing.
The Nuggets signed Cam Whitmore to a two-way contract.
Fantasy Impact: Whitmore will compete for a depth role in the Nuggets rotation.
The Pelicans and Saddiq Bey agreed to a three-year extension worth $55.5 million. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bey is coming off a career year in New Orleans. He should remain in a key role with the Pelicans with this extension.
Tue, Sep 22nd 3:23pm EDT
By Garrett Ball
Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension with the Toronto Raptors. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. (Source: Shams Charania on X)
Fantasy Impact: Leonard’s wild offseason continues, with today’s headline being a hefty pay day from Toronto. He’s going to be heavily featured on this promising Raptors squad, and should be a top pick in fantasy drafts.
Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million contract extension with the Detroit Pistons according to Shams Charania. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter )
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Fri, Sep 18th 12:19pm EDT
By Garrett Ball
Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year $157 million extension with the Utah Jazz. (Source: Shams Charania on X)
Fantasy Impact: The Jazz lock in their budding star for the long term. They’ve not been in western conference contention for a while now, but hopefully between George, Lauri Markkanen, and Ace Bailey, they can get things moving along and back up to the top of the standings.
The 76ers signed Jameer Nelson Jr.
Fantasy Impact: Nelson will compete for a depth role. He will remain off the fantasy radar.
The 76ers signed Saint Thomas.
Fantasy Impact: Thomas will compete for a depth role. He will remain off the fantasy radar.
The 76ers signed Tacko Fall.
Fantasy Impact: Fall last played in the NBA in 2022. He'll compete for a depth role at center.
The Pistons have guaranteed Paul Reed’s contract for the 2026-27 season.
Fantasy Impact: Reed will figure to step into a bigger role this season for Detroit with Isaiah Stewart traded.
Khalifa Diop has signed a four-year, $9.26 million contract with the Cavaliers.
Fantasy Impact: Diop has remained in Spain ever since he was drafted by Cleveland in 2022.
The Magic signed JD Davison to an Exhibit 10 contract.
Fantasy Impact: Davison will figure to remain off the fantasy radar.
The Magic signed Malaki Branham to an Exhibit 10 contract.
Fantasy Impact: Branham will figure to remain off the fantasy radar.
The Nets signed Grant Nelson to a two-way contract.
Fantasy Impact: Nelson made four appearances for Brooklyn last season. He will remain off the fantasy radar.
Ben Simmons has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. (Source: Shams Charania on X)
Fantasy Impact: Simmons last played during the 2024-25 season before missing all of last year. He wasn’t productive during his short stint with the Clippers, averaging less than three points per game. However, his rebounding and assist totals were still solid enough for his role, and it’s possible he could find himself as a rotational distributor for the Kings. He’s not relevant for fantasy at this moment, but time will tell.
The Brandon Williams has agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million deal to sign with the Golden State Warriors.
Fantasy Impact: Williams is coming off the best season of his career. He'll add depth in the back court with Golden State.
The Warriors signed Georges Niang to a one-year deal worth $3.9 million.
Fantasy Impact: Niang did not play last season due to a foot injury. He will add depth off the bench for Golden State.
The Nuggets signed Bryce Hopkins to a two-way contract.
Fantasy Impact: Hopkins was the 49th overall pick in the 2026 draft. He'll remain off the fantasy radar this season.
The Rockets signed Rafael Castro to a two-way contract.
Fantasy Impact: Castro will compete for a roster spot with Houston.
