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While he has been healthy enough to play, DeRozan has not looked great in his first two games after missing three due to lower back tightness. In losses to the Clippers and Nets, he’s shot 13-of-37 from the field and 8-of-14 from the foul line. For a player who doesn’t offer much value in the defensive stats, a sharp downtick in percentages will significantly impact his fantasy value. DeRozan remains ranked just outside the top 50 in season-long value, but this isn’t a good time to navigate a back-to-back (Sacramento hosts Oklahoma City on Monday).

After dropping 28 points in his first game of the summer, Holland was quieter on Sunday, but he got back on track against Minnesota. It wasn’t enough to get a win, but he has been impressive so far, averaging 21.7 points, 2.3 three-pointers and four steals per game. Holland should be in for a monster second year in the NBA.

Nobody has had an answer for Shannon this summer. He’s averaging 22.7 points, six rebounds, five assists and 3.3 three-pointers per game through three appearances ahead of his second year in the league. Of course, he came in as an older rookie, so a player that will turn 25 later this month should be dominating. Still, he has been impressive and should help make up for the loss of Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

After only scoring six points in nine minutes on Saturday, Miller was able to bounce back with his second 20-point game of the summer. Entering his third season, it’s unclear what Miller’s role will look like, but he’s a talented player that can contribute in a variety of ways on both ends of the floor. More performances this summer will help his case to earn minutes.

Dillingham continues to be a reliable scoring option for Minnesota this summer ahead of his second season in the league. He didn’t attempt a three-pointer in this game, which was out of character for him, but it allowed him to score in other ways. Dillingham is clearly talented, but don’t expect him to be shutdown early. The extra reps are good for him.

Brissett, who most recently played for the 76ers, will head overseas to join the EuroLeague team that is based in Israel. Brissett ended last season on a 10-day deal with Philadelphia after previous stops with the Celtics, Pacers and Raptors.

Okogie was dealt to Charlotte in January after spending time with the seasons. The Hornets made a handful of perimeter acquisitions this offseason, including Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley and Collin Sexton, that made Okogie expendable. He’s an impactful defender that should be able to find a spot on a new team.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the procedure was done to clean up bone spurs in Lively’s right foot. The expectation is that he should be ready for the start of training camp in late September. Also, NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the handling of Lively’s injury led to a disagreement between members of the Mavericks’ medical staff. Four staff members, including director of athletic performance Keith Belton, were dismissed in May. With Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis recovering from knee and eye injuries, respectively, three of Dallas’ critical players are using the offseason to recover. In the case of Irving, he is not expected to be available until well into the 2025-26 season.

With the Jazz in the midst of a rebuild, there have been questions regarding Markkanen’s future with the franchise. However, while John Collins and Collin Sexton were traded this offseason and Jordan Clarkson’s contract was bought out, the team reportedly does not plan to move Markkanen. “It would be too much to describe Markkanen as untouchable, but the Jazz still project the All-Star forward as a key player in their future core,” MacMahon wrote. In addition to how he’s viewed within the franchise, Markkanen’s contract may deter some teams. Last August, he agreed to a five-year extension worth $238 million. Utah still needs some veterans to lead the way for their young roster, which is why Markkanen remains so valuable to the franchise.

Knecht had a rough night, shooting 1-of-8 from beyond the arc. Unfortunately for the second-year wing, he’s had more difficult nights than good ones this summer, which is concerning for the Lakers. Generally speaking, teams want to see their returnees excel in Las Vegas, if not dominate. Knecht has not done that, which may result in him playing more games at summer league than the Lakers would have hoped.

James put forth his best performance of the NBA 2K26 Summer League on Monday, leading the Lakers in scoring and offering solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Looking forward to the regular season, the second-year guard is not in a great position to provide tangible fantasy value. The Lakers remain in win-now mode, likely limiting Bronny’s opportunities to contribute. His ability to crack the rotation will likely hinge on what James can provide as a defender and perimeter shooter.