NBA Player News

Isaac and Harris’ injuries won’t cause huge waves in the world of fantasy hoops, but additional minutes should be available for the likes of Caleb Houstan and Cole Anthony. Fultz should pick up some additional mintues in his return for this favorable matchup.

With the Bulls extending a qualifying offer to Williams on June 24, the franchise could match any offer he would have received as a restricted free agent. However, things will not get that far, as the two sides have agreed on a lucrative five-year pact. Williams appeared in just 43 games last season, as a bone edema in his left foot required season-ending surgery. With Chicago appearing unlikely to re-sign DeMar DeRozan, Williams should have increased fantasy value next season. However, inconsistent production throughout his first four seasons makes Williams difficult to trust too much in standard leagues.

Jordan will continue backing up Nikola Jokic next season. The Nuggets big man played sparingly last season, but was often his team’s preferred reserve center. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect much production from him, as no center offers more fantasy value than Jokic.

Bol appeared in roughly half of the Suns’ games last season and averaged 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest. He’ll look to expand upon his role in his second year with the team. He could have to face an uphill battle given the more experienced players ahead of him on the depth chart, though.

Holmes declined a one-year, $12.9 million player option before agreeing to his extension. It’s unclear how large his role will be, though, as Alexandre Sarr and Marvin Bagley are set to be in the mix as well from the start of 2024-25.

Metu reached career highs of 10.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game during his 14 games with the Pistons last season. Whether he can carve out a role with a new team remains to be seen.

Achiuwa was serviceable for stints after joining the Knicks via trade, but New York has other priorities after trading for Mikal Bridges and re-signing OG Anunoby. The Knicks aren’t opposed to brining Achiuwa back, but it appears like they’d prefer to do so for cheaper.

Lee missed all of last season with a meniscus tear and will look to pursue a new deal after taking all of 2023-24 to recover from surgery. He averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his lone full season with Phoenix.

Orlando is declining Wagner’s $8 million option but both sides are willing to negotiate a new deal to keep him with the team. He has a chance to step into a bigger role next season behind Wendell Carter Jr., as Goga Bitadze is also entering free agency this summer.

Thompson’s contract negotiations with the Dubs hit a standstill last week and it appears like the two sides won’t be able to come to an agreement on a deal. The sharpshooter has drawn interest from several teams looking to add outside shooting and playoff experience. The Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks stand out as frontrunners.

George has long been exploring his potential landing spots for next season and is officially entering free agency. The 34-year-old wing is expected to meet with the Clippers and other suitors as he pursues a secure, multi-year contract. He’s been linked to several teams who hope to contend for a title in the near future and could find himself being no more than a second option on offense should he find a new home.