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This doesn’t rule out the possibility of returning to Miami after the 2024-25 campaign, but it keeps Butler’s options open ahead of next summer’s free agency.

Terry hasn’t made much of a fantasy impact through his first two years in the league since the Bulls took him in the first round, so this is an important season for him. He should see an extended opportunity with DeMar DeRozan gone, but he isn’t a player to target in standard leagues.

Rose, the first pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, won Rookie of the Year honors and was named the youngest MVP in league history when he won the award in 2010-11. Rose missed only three games across his first three seasons, but he tore his ACL just 39 games into the 2011-12 season and missed the entire 2012-13 campaign. Rose averaged just 44.4 games over the final 11 seasons of his career, and health concerns were the unfortunate hallmark of his NBA tenure. Rose is one of the biggest “what ifs” in NBA history, and he finishes his career (which includes stops in Chicago, Memphis, New York, Cleveland and Detroit) with averages of 17.4 points, 5.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Knox spent this summer with Golden State, and now he’ll compete for a roster spot during training camp. The former lottery pick hasn’t ever made a consistent impact in fantasy basketball, and if he makes the final roster, that won’t change.

The report said that Adams was “outstanding” in games last week, so it appears that he’ll be fully healthy heading into the preseason. He’ll fill in as the backup center behind Alperen Sengun, which was a weak point for the team last season. However, in a reserve role, Adams won’t make much of a fantasy impact unless Sengun misses a game.

Quinones showed some fun flashes during his two seasons with the Warriors, but he was never able to carve out a consistent role. Now, he’ll have a fresh start on the other side of the country. He’ll likely spend most of his time in the G-League, so this won’t have much of an impact on fantasy basketball.

This was the most successful of the 19 starting lineups the Lakers used last season. According to the NBA’s data, the Russell/Reaves/James/Hachimura/Davis quintet went 21-8 (Redick noted they were 23-10 on the podcast) and posted a +5.5 net rating and a true shooting percentage of 63.1%. They also averaged three made 3-pointers per game, an area where the Lakers must improve. Hachimura shot 42.2% from three on 3.4 attempts per game last season and is a career 37.1% shooter. In this lineup, he should have ample opportunities to convert catch-and-shoot opportunities. He hasn’t been a great fantasy option for most of his NBA career, but Redick’s declaration makes Hachimura someone to consider taking a late-round flier on.

Domestic violence charges in September 2023 led to Porter being waived by the Rockets, and he did not play anywhere last season. The Clippers decided to roll the dice on KPJ, signing him to a two-year deal in June. And there could be room for him to contribute consistently, especially with Kawhi Leonard’s (knee) availability being questioned. “He definitely can make an impact. You don’t get paid $20 million a year in Houston if you can’t play,” Lue said on Monday. “He’s a great talent. It’s gonna be my job to make sure we get the best out of him. He can score the basketball, he can make plays, and I’m gonna stay on him and coach him hard. He’s a great talent. For us to have success, he’s gonna be a big part of that, so I’m excited for him and the opportunity to coach him.” He may be worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues as a late-round pick, depending on KPJ’s play and Leonard’s status toward the end of training camp.

Hours after Clippers lead executive Lawrence Frank revealed that the swelling in Leonard’s knee was “almost gone,” Charania reported that the forward underwent a procedure on his knee this offseason. This report paints Frank’s words in a new light, as it’s fair to question how close Leonard is to being a full go. Fantasy managers are in a difficult spot, as rolling the dice on Leonard depends on how many IL+ slots they have to work with. This makes James Harden even more attractive in his role, likely locking him into the second round of standard league drafts.

Selected 52nd overall in this summer’s NBA Draft, Post’s contract status was not finalized until Tuesday. He will be on a two-way deal, with the Warriors waiving Daequon Plowden to make room for Post. The former Boston College standout was one of the best big men in the ACC last season, earning all-conference and All-Defensive Team honors. Don’t look for Post to impact fantasy basketball this season.

Not selected in this summer’s draft, Flowers agreed to a two-way contract with the Clippers on July 24. The rookie’s lack of availability due to wrist surgery will not impact fantasy basketball, as Flowers is expected to spend most of his time in the G League.