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Frank Vogel
PHX Head Coach 11dNBA Insider Marc Stein reports former Suns head coach Frank Vogel is “poised” to join the Warriors coaching staff.
Vogel was last an NBA head coach in 2023 with the Suns, who fired him after just one season. His previous stop is perhaps more relevant here as he coached the Lakers and won a championship with LeBron James in 2020. With James reportedly considering joining the Warriors in free agency this offseason, Vogel joining Golden State’s coaching staff is notable, though nothing is guaranteed. Vogel has also coached the Magic and the Pacers.
Russell Westbrook
SAC Guard #18 11dStefan Bondy of the New York Post reports Russell Westbrook is a candidate to join the Heat if LeBron James does not sign with Miami.
Westbrook, 37, is an obvious fit for the Heat in the wake of the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. He still has something left in the tank and would come cheap, which is a necessity for Miami at this point. Of course, Westbrook is out of the picture if LeBron decides to join Giannis in Miami. James is yet to make a decision in free agency and is reportedly also considering Cleveland, Golden State and Philadelphia.
LeBron James
LAL Forward #23 22dTony Jones of The Athletic reports that the 76ers are among the teams to have registered interest in signing free agent LeBron James.
One day removed from informing the Lakers of his decision to move on, James has received interest from multiple teams in free agency. Golden State, Cleveland and Miami have been mentioned in various reports, and now Philadelphia has reportedly thrown its hat into the ring. The 76ers made a major move on Wednesday, acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Celtics for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. On paper, Philadelphia’s current roster has the look of a contender in the East, even without James. Adding LeBron to the mix would round out their starting lineup, pushing Dominick Barlow to the bench after he started for most of the 2025-26 campaign.
LeBron James
LAL Forward #23 23dESPN’s Shams Charania reports that LeBron James has informed the Lakers that he will not be returning to the team in 2026-27.
James, who turns 42 in December, will play his 24th season in the NBA. However, it is not known which team he’ll suit up for. According to agent Rich Paul, the future Hall of Fame forward has informed the Lakers that he will not be re-signing with the team. Given the amount of money now tied up in Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, James’ decision is surprising but not a seismic shock. In recent days, the Warriors have been rumored as a potential destination, with Draymond Green opting out of the final year of his deal to free up additional money for the franchise to make moves. While Dončić was already one of the first players to be selected in fantasy drafts, James’ exit raises Reaves’ ceiling in 2026-27.
LeBron James
LAL Forward #23 1moESPN’s Tim Bontemps believes there is a “legitimate chance” that LeBron James is not with the Lakers next season.
James, who turns 42 in December, is an unrestricted free agent. And for the first time in his NBA career, he is not viewed as the priority signing going into free agency. The Lakers have prioritized building around Luka Dončić, including a desire to re-sign free-agent guard Austin Reaves. Given what Reaves’ price tag is expected to be, LeBron may have to take a significant pay cut to return to the Lakers. Agent Rich Paul said during a media appearance on Friday that “10-12 teams” have reached out to him regarding James, so he’ll have options in free agency. While James can still be a highly effective option for fantasy managers, his age has lowered the ceiling for 2026-27.
LeBron James
LAL Forward #23 2moLeBron James totaled 24 points (8-of-18 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Thunder.
James’ final game of the season was a solid one when simply glancing at the counting stats. He was one of the Lakers’ three best scorers on the evening, and he led the team in rebounds along the way before finishing his 23rd season with a double-double. James missed the first chunk of the season due to injury but eventually returned to log 60 regular-season games. His numbers declined from the 2024-25 season, and the accomplished veteran also saw a drop in fantasy production. James enters the offseason as an NBA free agent. Where he ends up next season could determine his fantasy outlook.
Donovan Mitchell
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2moDonovan Mitchell added 43 points (13-of-26 FGs, 13-of-15 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in the win over the Pistons on Monday.
The veteran shooting guard put on a show in Monday’s victory, doing nearly all of his damage after halftime to help even the series at two games apiece. Mitchell had logged just four points on 1-of-8 shooting in the first half, which factored into Cleveland’s four-point deficit at that time. But he got going in the second half and followed a 21-point third period with 18 more in the final frame to bring the Cavaliers the victory. Mitchell now ranks second in Cavaliers history for most 40-point playoff games, with his four total trailing just LeBron James’s 24.
LeBron James
LAL Forward #23 2moLeBron James accounted for 19 points (7-of-19 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday’s Game 3 loss to the Thunder.
After scoring 27 and 23 points in the first two games of the series, James was limited to 19 on 19 shots in Game 3. He’s managed to keep the turnovers in check, committing eight through three games, but the Lakers’ overall struggles in that category have been costly. Oklahoma City scored 30 points off 16 Lakers turnovers in Game 3, turning a competitive game into a second-half blowout. James and the Lakers will look to avoid a sweep when they host Game 4 on Monday.
LeBron James
LAL Forward #23 2moLeBron James finished Thursday’s loss to the Thunder with 23 points (9-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, three steals and one three-pointer.
James logged 38 minutes in Game 2 and produced similar numbers to Game 1. On the evening, he was his usual efficient self as a scorer while also making some impact as a facilitator. Arguably, the four-time champion’s biggest moments came in the fourth quarter, when a series of James baskets helped the Lakers trim the Thunder’s lead to as few as five points. But L.A. ultimately ran out of answers, as OKC pulled away and secured a 2-0 series lead. James will again be one of the Lakers’ most important players in Game 3.
LeBron James
LAL Forward #23 2moLeBron James totaled 27 points (12-of-17 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers on Tuesday in the loss to the Thunder.
James logged 36 minutes on Tuesday and was by far the most productive Laker to take the floor. He only missed five total shots on the night, showcasing his touch both inside and outside the arc, while also making his usual contributions as a facilitator. The accomplished veteran didn’t get much help from his teammates on the offensive end, something that would greatly benefit the Lakers on Thursday. Whether the others get going offensively or not, James will more than likely need to put forth another strong performance in Game 2.
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LeBron James
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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that LeBron James and the 76ers have agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option for the second year.
The LeBron James free agency saga has reached its conclusion, with the future Hall of Fame forward reportedly picking Philadelphia as his new home. Despite being 41 years old, James still has plenty left in the tank, as evidenced by his 2025-26 season with the Lakers. Appearing in 60 games, he averaged 20.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 51.5 percent from the field and 73.7 percent from the foul line. While James’ streak of All-NBA selections ended due to his not appearing in 65 games, the production remained good enough for him to offer reliable fantasy value. While his fantasy ceiling takes a hit with the move to Philadelphia, LeBron’s floor should be fine, with the occasional spike when factoring in Joel Embiid’s injury history. - Raphielle Johnson
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Source: Shams Charania
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Jordan Walsh
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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Jordan Walsh has agreed to a three-year, $15 million extension to remain with the Boston Celtics.
With Jayson Tatum out for most of the season, Walsh took on an increased role for the shorthanded Celtics. He’ll be rewarded with an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season. - Zak Hanshew
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20h ago
Source: Shams Charania
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D'Angelo Russell
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Yahoo! Sports’ Kelly Iko reports that the Grizzlies and D’Angelo Russell are working together to find the veteran guard a new home.
Russell did not play at all after being traded to the Wizards at the February deadline, and he was sent to Memphis as part of a six-team deal in early July. Even with the Grizzlies trading Ja Morant to Portland, D’Lo is not in the team’s plans moving forward. As a result, the two sides are reportedly working together to find Russell a new home, either through a trade or a contract buyout. Russell is entering the final year of a contract that will pay him slightly less than $6 million. While a capable player, D’Lo is unlikely to land in a situation where he can be fantasy-relevant next season. - Raphielle Johnson
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Jul 22, 2026, 5:44 PM PDT
Source: Yahoo! Sports
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Jaron Pierre Jr.
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NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Pelicans signed Jaron Pierre to a two-way contract.
Selected by the Pelicans with the 58th overall pick in last month’s draft, Pierre averaged 10.0 points per game in three appearances in Las Vegas. While he didn’t shoot the ball well, making just 27 percent from the field, the rookie wing is coming off a senior season at SMU in which he averaged 17.6 points per game while shooting 46.2 percent from the field. New Orleans now has one available two-way slot, with Hunter Dickinson already under contract. - Raphielle Johnson
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Jul 22, 2026, 5:06 PM PDT
Source: Marc Stein
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Emanuel Miller
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According to Kelly Iko of Yahoo! Sports, the Spurs have waived Emanuel Miller.
Not selected in the 2024 draft, Miller appeared in 11 NBA games over two seasons with the Bulls before being traded to the Cavaliers as part of a three-team deal in February. Cleveland would waive him on February 20, with the Spurs signing him to a two-way contract three days later. Miller’s departure from San Antonio was matched by the team signing David Jones Garcia to another two-way deal. Rookies Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Maliq Brown occupy the other two-way contract slots. - Raphielle Johnson
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Jul 22, 2026, 5:02 PM PDT
Source: Kelly Iko
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David Jones Garcia
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HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that the Spurs have re-signed David Jones Garcia to a two-way contract.
Jones Garcia will be on a two-way contract for the third consecutive season, spending his rookie campaign with the Jazz before moving to San Antonio ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. He appeared in 11 NBA games last season, averaging 6.2 minutes per appearance. Given the Spurs’ perimeter depth, Jones Garcia’s NBA opportunities are likely to be limited when the team is healthy. - Raphielle Johnson
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Jul 22, 2026, 1:03 PM PDT
Source: Michael Scotto
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Jalen Slawson
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Pacers signed Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract.
Slawson finished last season out with Indiana and was productive for them during summer league this month. That was enough for them to reward the 2023 second-round pick with a two-way deal. However, with Indiana set to return to contention this upcoming season, Slawson won’t match the 23.9 minutes per game that he played during his 13 games in March and April last season. - Noah Rubin
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Jul 21, 2026, 12:01 PM PDT
Source: Michael Scotto
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Jalen Wilson
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HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that the Hawks signed Jalen Wilson to a two-way contract.
The 51st overall pick in the 2023 draft, Wilson spent three seasons in Brooklyn before becoming a free agent this summer. The 6-foot-6 wing appeared in 55 games in 2025-26, averaging 6.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in 15.9 minutes. Wilson fills Atlanta’s third two-way contract slot, joining Keshon Gilbert and RayJ Dennis. He is unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball, especially after the Hawks acquired Luguentz Dort from Oklahoma City. - Raphielle Johnson
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Jul 20, 2026, 8:21 PM PDT
Source: Michael Scotto
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Arthur Kaluma
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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Lakers signed Arthur Kaluma to a two-way contract.
Kaluma spent his first professional season with the Lakers’ G League affiliate after going undrafted in the 2025 draft. A solid season with South Bay was followed by a good showing this summer with the Lakers’ summer league team, which led to Monday’s transaction. Kaluma’s addition to the roster won’t affect fantasy basketball, but the two-way deal gives him a little more security as training camp approaches. The Lakers already had three players on two-way deals, so Kaluma’s addition will come at the expense of Chris Mañon, AK Okereke or Peter Suder. - Raphielle Johnson
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Jul 20, 2026, 6:44 PM PDT
Source: Shams Charania
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Jett Howard
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Mavericks signed Jett Howard to a two-way contract.
Not long after the Mavericks waived forward Tyler Smith, opening up a two-way contract slot, the franchise filled the vacancy by signing Howard. The 11th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Howard failed to earn consistent rotation minutes in his three seasons with the Magic. He appeared in 55 games last season, averaging 5.5 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.6 minutes. Howard shot the ball reasonably well from beyond the arc, making 37.2 percent of his attempts. He joins John Poulakidis and Tobi Lawal as two-way contract players on the Mavericks roster. - Raphielle Johnson
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Jul 20, 2026, 6:30 PM PDT
Source: Dallas Mavericks
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