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D'Angelo Russell Picks Up Wizards Option
Washington Wizards guard D'Angelo Russell has opted into his $6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, according to Jake Fischer. The 30-year-old remains under contract after being acquired by Washington during the season, although he never reported to the Wizards after the trade. Russell averaged 10.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 2025-26, numbers that were well below his usual fantasy standard. Unless Washington carves out a real rotation role or moves him elsewhere, Russell looks more like a cap-friendly trade piece than a reliable fantasy target.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/dangelo-russell-picks-up-wizards-option/1879010Suns Tender Qualifying Offers to Mark Williams and Koby Brea
The Phoenix Suns have tendered qualifying offers to center Mark Williams and guard Koby Brea, making both restricted free agents, Spotrac's Keith Smith reports. Williams drew a reported $9.6 million offer after the 24-year-old started 55 of 60 games and averaged 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds. A late-season foot issue that sidelined him during Phoenix's first-round series against Oklahoma City clouds both his market and durability profile. If Phoenix loses or moves Williams, Oso Ighodaro and 2025 lottery pick Khaman Maluach would be candidates for larger center minutes. Ighodaro carries the cleaner near-term fantasy appeal, while Brea remains off fantasy radars after averaging 15.0 points in the G League.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/suns-tender-qualifying-offers-to-mark-williams-and-koby-brea/1878551Trae Young Plans to Opt Out of Player Option
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to opt out of his final season and become a free agent, according to Marc J. Spears. Young has a player option worth nearly $49 million, but instead plans to become an unrestricted free agent. Young was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in early January. He made five appearances for the Wizards before being shut down in March. The Wizards remain the favorite to land Young, but he'll now be free to go anywhere this offseason. The departure of Young could impact who the Wizards select in the upcoming NBA Draft. Young only played in 15 games last season, but he clearly doesn't believe that will impact his value on the open market. It's difficult to pass up nearly $50 million guaranteed, but Young believes he can land a better deal this offseason.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/trae-young-plans-to-opt-out-of-player-option/1878111Bogdan Bogdanovic Drawing European Interest
LA Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic has drawn interest from Real Madrid and Panathinaikos, according to Sportando. The report notes that Bogdanovic's contract is set to expire soon, although the Clippers hold an option to extend the deal for one more season. The 33-year-old had a quiet 2025-26 campaign, averaging 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 38.8 percent from the field. A return to Europe would remove him from NBA fantasy consideration, while another year with the Clippers would likely leave him as more of a fringe shooting specialist than a steady contributor.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/bogdan-bogdanovic-drawing-european-interest/1877501Alexandre Sarr Has Surgery on Fractured Foot
Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (foot) underwent surgery on Monday to repair a fractured right foot, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Sarr suffered the injury on a contact play during an offseason workout late last week, but he is expected to be healthy for the start of the season. The 21-year-old took a strong step forward in 2025-26, averaging 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.0 blocks across 48 starts. Availability remains the only real concern after he missed 34 games last season, but the start-of-season expectation keeps his fantasy outlook mostly intact.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/alexandre-sarr-has-surgery-on-fractured-foot/1876928Jalen Brunson Captures Finals MVP as Knicks Win 2026 Title
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson powered the franchise to its first championship since 1973, pouring in 45 points in Saturday's 94-90 Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Finals MVP shot 14-for-27 from the field and 13-for-15 at the line, adding four 3-pointers, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals while scoring 15 of his points in the fourth quarter to close out a 4-1 series. His 45 points set a Knicks Finals record, and he joined Willis Reed as the only New York player to claim the Bill Russell Trophy. Brunson saved his best for a series in which he had struggled to shoot, finishing as the unanimous choice of all 11 voters. For dynasty managers, he enters next season as a rock-solid early-round lock, with elite scoring volume and free-throw production anchoring his floor.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/jalen-brunson-captures-finals-mvp-as-knicks-win-2026-title/1875734Mitchell Robinson is Available for Game 5 on Saturday
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) has been cleared to play ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Robinson returned to the injury report ahead of this contest, but he will be available to play. The big man suffered a broken pinky finger during the Eastern Conference Finals. He has looked fine during this series, but is only logging in minutes in the teens right now. He snagged five rebounds across 13 minutes during the epic Game 4 comeback. Robinson will continue being the primary backup center as the Knicks look to close out this series.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/mitchell-robinson-is-available-for-game-5-on-saturday/1875138OG Anunoby Completes Historic Knicks Comeback
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby scored a playoff career-high 33 points in a huge 107-106 comeback win in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit, marking the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Anunoby's final bucket came 2.1 seconds from the end of the fourth quarter, when he tipped in the game-winner after Jalen Brunson's missed three-pointer. Across 41 minutes, Anunoby was incredible from downtown, going 7-for-9, and finished 10-for-15 overall from the field. He had four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. Anunoby has come alive offensively recently and will look to keep it up in Game 5 on Saturday night, when the Knicks have a chance to win their first championship since 1973.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/og-anunoby-completes-historic-knicks-comeback/1874265Miles Bridges Could be Available This Summer
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was the subject of trade rumors this past season. There was speculation that Bridges would be moved at the trade deadline. That didn't happen, but Bridges still might end up being moved ahead of this year's draft. The veteran forward is heading into the final year of his deal and has a $22.8 million cap hit for next season. The Hornets hold two first-round picks and might be able to use one of those and Bridges to move up in the draft. Last season, Bridges averaged 171. points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 31.0 minutes per game in 77 contests. It wouldn't be shocking to see Bridges playing in another uniform next season, but his fantasy value will be dependent on where he lands.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/miles-bridges-could-be-available-this-summer/1874125Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Game 3 Victory Over Knicks
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had one of his best performances of the 2026 playoffs on Monday night, tallying 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocks in a 115-111 road win over the New York Knicks. He went 11-for-18 from the field, including 2-for-4 from downtown, and missed only one of his nine free-throw attempts. This was a perfect response by Wembanyama after his costly mistake late in Game 2. Impressively, the French superstar had only one turnover in Monday's win after giving away the ball 10 times in the first two games. Wembanyama is averaging 29.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.3 blocks, and 1.7 steals in the Finals.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/victor-wembanyama-leads-spurs-to-game-3-victory-over-knicks/1873037Trail Blazers Willing to Chase Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly willing to pursue Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo even without long-term contract assurances, with the New York Post citing ESPN's Shams Charania that Portland is interested "no matter the risk." Antetokounmpo remains on Milwaukee's roster and is still one of the strongest fantasy producers in the league. The 31-year-old averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 2025-26, keeping him firmly in the first-round fantasy conversation. If Portland's pursuit ever turns into a serious offer, the team's young roster would need to be re-evaluated around a massive usage shift. Until then, Antetokounmpo's value remains elite, with his offseason trade status carrying the bigger fantasy swing.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/trail-blazers-willing-to-chase-giannis-antetokounmpo/1872868Domantas Sabonis Could be Traded This Summer
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis could be on the move this summer. The Kings were reportedly trying to trade Sabonis ahead of the trade deadline last season. They didn't get a deal done, and instead, Sabonis underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Given the Kings' aging roster and cap situation, it's not shocking to see them attempting to move Sabonis again. The Kings have Maxime Raynaud, who earned second-team All-Rookie honors last season. Raynaud has shown the upside of being a starter and is under a cheaper rookie deal. Among the veterans on this roster, Sabonis will likely be the easiest to move. A move out of Sacramento might be best for his fantasy value with Raynaud waiting in the wings.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/domantas-sabonis-could-be-traded-this-summer/1872192Jalen Brunson Overcomes Cold Night to Seal Game 2
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson overcame a brutal shooting night in Friday's 105-104 Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds, six assists, and five steals. The Knicks captain misfired often, going 7-for-25 from the field and 2-for-8 from deep, though he hit 4-for-5 at the line. Brunson buried a game-tying jumper down the stretch and sank the decisive free throw after a Victor Wembanyama collision. The cold shooting aside, his six assists and five steals kept the fantasy line productive, and that shot volume points to a bounce-back in Monday's Game 3 as New York carries a 2-0 series lead.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/jalen-brunson-overcomes-cold-night-to-seal-game-2/1871625Mitchell Robinson is Upgraded to Available for Game 2
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson suffered a broken pinky finger during the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite the injury, Robinson was able to suit up for the first game of this series. He finished with two points and six rebounds across 13 minutes of action. He's available once again and figures to play a similar role on Friday. Robinson might get a slightly longer leash now that the Knicks have seen he can play with the finger injury. Karl-Anthony Towns is going to play around 35 minutes, so Robinson is limited to minutes in the teens. With that being said, Robinson isn't an ideal fantasy option.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/mitchell-robinson-is-upgraded-to-available-for-game-2/1871502Jalen Brunson Scores Game-High 30 Points in Finals Opener
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson led his team to a 105-95 Game 1 victory in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, scoring a game-high 30 points on a 12-for-31 effort from the field. He was huge for his team in the fourth quarter with 13 points as New York turned a tie game into a comfortable road win. Brunson overcame a couple of early injury blows, hurting his right knee and left ankle. This was an impressive Finals debut from Brunson, but he left plenty up his sleeve. In 37 minutes, he managed only two assists and three rebounds, committing four turnovers.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/jalen-brunson-scores-game-high-30-points-in-finals-opener/1870664Kawhi Leonard Unlikely to be Traded
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard could potentially be on the move this summer. The veteran forward is entering the final-year of his contract, and it's unclear if he wants to stay with the Clippers long-term. With that being said, the Clippers could potentially move Leonard for draft picks or younger assets. The Detroit Pistons are one reported target for Leonard, but they'd likely be unwilling to trade young assets for one year of Leonard. This could be an ongoing issue for the Clippers if they seek a trade partner for Leonard. Many organizations are going to be unwilling to give up a lot in return for a 35-year-old on a one-year contract with no guarantee of sticking around.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/kawhi-leonard-unlikely-to-be-traded/1870567Oso Ighodaro Gets Guaranteed Contract for Next Season
Phoenix Suns forward/center Oso Ighodaro will be back with the team next season. Recently, the organization guaranteed Ighordaro's contract for the 2026-2027 season. The Suns selected Ighodaro with the 40th overall pick during the 2024 draft. He averaged 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 82 games (24 starts) with the Suns this past season. He was mostly used in a reserve role, but saw increased playing time when Mark Williams went down due to a foot injury. Ighodaro could be in the mix for the starting center role next season. It remains to be seen what the Suns decide to do this offseason. Khaman Maluach could also be in the mix for an expanded role. Regardless, Ighodaro should take on a larger role in some capacity next season.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/oso-ighodaro-gets-guaranteed-contract-for-next-season/1869946Victor Wembanyama Earns Conference Finals MVP in Spurs' Game 7 Win
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama led the team with 22 points in Saturday's 111-103 Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching a trip to the NBA Finals and taking home Western Conference Finals MVP. The Defensive Player of the Year shot 7-for-15 from the field, 3-for-5 from deep, and 5-for-7 at the line, adding seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. After opening the series with 41 points and 24 rebounds in a double-overtime Game 1, he settled for a steadier scoring night here, and San Antonio's balanced attack carried the rest, led by Julian Champagnie's six triples. Wembanyama brings a multi-category floor few centers can match into a Finals meeting with the New York Knicks, beginning Wednesday in San Antonio.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/victor-wembanyama-earns-conference-finals-mvp-in-spurs-game-7-win/1868528Kyrie Irving Reports He's Nearing Full Strength in ACL Recovery
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) said on a Friday Twitch stream that he's "close to being over at 100%" in his recovery, more than 14 months removed from surgery. The nine-time All-Star tore his left ACL in March 2025 and missed all of 2025-26, but general manager Mike Schmitz and president Masai Ujiri have backed his return rather than entertaining trade talk. No timetable is set, and Dallas doesn't open camp until late September, leaving runway for a full ramp-up. Before the injury, Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists across 50 games. Age 34 and coming off a torn ACL, he profiles as a draft-day discount rather than a top-tier guard, though Ujiri's plan to let him play off the ball next to Cooper Flagg protects both his efficiency and Flagg's on-ball value.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/kyrie-irving-reports-hes-nearing-full-strength-in-acl-recovery/1868198Victor Wembanyama Drops 28 to Force a Winner-Take-All Game 7
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama posted 28 points (10-for-21 FGs, 4-for-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals, three blocks, and four 3-pointers in Thursday's 118-91 Game 6 rout of the Thunder. The 7-foot-4 star opened with a pair of triples and an early block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as San Antonio led wire-to-wire, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday in Oklahoma City. He joined David Robinson and Tim Duncan as the only Spurs with five 25-point, 10-rebound games in a single postseason. Filling all five categories anchors his fantasy value, and with a Finals berth at stake, expect another massive workload Saturday.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/victor-wembanyama-drops-28-to-force-a-winner-take-all-game-7/1867745LeBron James Reportedly Waiting for Lakers Approach
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is waiting for the team to approach him with its offseason plans, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports. "The LeBron side, from what I am told, would like the Lakers to come and say, 'LeBron, here's our plan for you,' or 'here's what we were offering,' and if they're offering less than the max, here's why. Because we're going to use this cap space to sign these players, and this is where you slide in," Windhorst said on Wednesday's episode of The Hoop Collective podcast. James will be an unrestricted free agent this summer after earning $52.7 million in 2025-26. If he agrees to take a pay cut, the Lakers would have a chance to build a better roster around him. Recently, James suggested he isn't in a rush to make a decision on his future.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/lebron-james-reportedly-waiting-for-lakers-approach/1867341Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores Game-High 32 Points in Game 5 Win
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 32 points as the team went up 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs with a 127-114 victory on Tuesday night. For the second time in the series, the Spurs limited Gilgeous-Alexander to under 40% from the field, but he was 16-for-17 at the free-throw line. Overall, Gilgeous-Alexander finished 7-for-19 from the floor, including two of three three-pointers. The back-to-back MVP missed a double-double by one assist and recorded two rebounds, two steals, and one block. In addition to struggling with efficiency, Gilgeous-Alexander turned the ball over six times and will need to limit these mistakes as the Thunder look to finish the series in Game 6 on Thursday.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/shai-gilgeous-alexander-scores-game-high-32-points-in-game-5-win/1866792Jalen Brunson Named Eastern Conference Finals MVP
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was unanimously named the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the team completed its sweep of Cleveland with a 130-93 victory on Monday night. Brunson, who earned his third consecutive All-NBA Second Team selection over the weekend, averaged 25.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.0 steal per game against Cleveland. The 29-year-old has been among the top performers in the 2026 playoffs, leading the Knicks to back-to-back sweeps and the first Finals since 1999. While Brunson was outstanding in the Eastern Conference Finals, he still has room for improvement after making only 18.2% of his three-point attempts.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/jalen-brunson-named-eastern-conference-finals-mvp/1866127Victor Wembanyama Sets Tone Early as Spurs Force a Pivotal Game 5
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama delivered 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocks on Sunday, pacing the Spurs to a 103-82 Game 4 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and evening the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. The former No. 1 overall pick attacked early, hitting a three-pointer on San Antonio's opening possession before adding alley-oop dunks against a Thunder interior that had slowed him in Games 2 and 3. He went 11-for-22 from the floor, eight-for-nine at the line, and three-for-seven from deep before spending most of the fourth quarter on the bench. Oklahoma City shot 33 percent from the field and committed 17 turnovers. With the series now heading to Oklahoma City for Game 5, Wembanyama enters as the most reliable fantasy asset in the building, averaging 22.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks across 11 postseason outings.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/victor-wembanyama-sets-tone-early-as-spurs-force-a-pivotal-game-5/1865568Jalen Brunson Pushes Knicks Closer to NBA Finals
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson scored a team-high 30 points in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 29-year-old shot 10-for-19 from the field and 10-for-12 at the foul line, adding three rebounds, six assists, and one steal as New York moved within one win of the NBA Finals with a 3-0 series lead. After handing out 14 assists in Game 2, Brunson shifted back toward scoring without losing control of the offense. Through three games in the series, he is averaging 29.0 points and 8.7 assists, keeping him locked into elite playoff fantasy value heading into Game 4.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/jalen-brunson-pushes-knicks-closer-to-nba-finals/1865193