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The defensive-minded wing will re-sign with Minnesota after spending the first two years of his career with the club. He saw relatively consistent minutes before the Timberwolves traded for Ayo Dosunmu last season, though Clark could have a clearer path to consistent playing time in 2026-27 due to Naz Reid and Julius Randle no longer being in the picture. In addition, Donte DiVincenzo is expected to miss most, if not all, of the season after rupturing his Achilles in the first round of the playoffs. Over 68 regular-season appearances (one start) last season, Clark averaged 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 13.1 minutes per game.

Hartenstein will return to the Thunder after spending the last two years in Oklahoma City. The big man was a key piece in the team's championship run in 2025, and he figures to continue operating in a starting role next season. Over 47 regular-season appearances (46 starts) in 2025-26, he averaged 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest.

After spending the first 10 years of his career with Golden State, Looney joined New Orleans for the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran big man played a limited role for the club and appeared in just 21 regular-season games (eight starts), averaging 2.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 14.7 minutes per contest. He's now expected to enter unrestricted free agency.

Uzan spent time at Oklahoma before finishing his college career at Houston. In 37 appearances with the Cougars in 2025-26, he averaged 11.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 0.1 blocks and 1.0 steals over 33.0 minutes per contest.

Cleveland will join Memphis for Summer League after spending the last four years at Liberty. Over 33 starts in 2025-26, he averaged 11.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks across 34.9 minutes per tilt.

Boyd didn't hear his name called during this year's draft but will look to leave a lasting impression with Golden State in Summer League. The 25-year-old spent his final college season at Wisconsin, averaging 20.7 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.9 minutes per game across 35 starts in 2025-26.

Emejuri played at three different schools before wrapping up his college career at East Carolina in 2025-26. In 31 appearances with the Pirates, the 23-year-old averaged 12.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.8 steals across 32.7 minutes per game.

Mitchell will look to impress during Summer League after going undrafted. The forward out of Missouri averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 33.8 minutes per contest over 33 starts last season.

Bittle spent his entire college career at Oregon, where he most recently averaged 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 blocks and 0.9 steals over 31.1 minutes in 25 games in the 2025-26 season.

Mast went undrafted but will have the opportunity to leave a positive impression with the Pacers in Summer League. Over 34 starts for Nebraska last season, he averaged 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists across 29.2 minutes per showing.

Allen will presumably get the chance to make a positive impression with the Pistons during Summer League. Over 35 starts for Utah State last season, the point guard averaged 7.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 25.5 minutes per showing.

Reneau spent his first three collegiate years at Indiana before ending his college career at Miami in the 2025-26 season. In 35 games with the Hurricanes, he averaged 18.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.1 steals over 29.0 minutes per contest while being named first-team All-ACC.

Camper didn't hear his name called during the 2026 NBA Draft but will have a chance to leave a positive impression with the Suns during Summer League. Over 33 appearances (32 starts) for Nevada in 2025-26, he averaged 16.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.2 minutes per tilt.

Quaintance added that the Spurs continue to stress "their priority is to make me 100 percent healthy," so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out Summer League action. The 18-year-old began his college career at Arizona State, though his freshman season was cut short after he tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee. The big man was a high-risk, high-reward pick as the 20th overall selection in this year's draft after playing only four games at Kentucky last season due to severe complications and persistent swelling in the knee, and it appears the Spurs could slowly ease him back into action. Even if he's forced to miss additional time beyond Summer League, the Spurs still have Luke Kornet and Tarris Reed to back up Victor Wembanyama.

The rookie forward went undrafted out of Butler, but Charlotte seems impressed enough by his collegiate resume to offer him a two-way roster spot. Ajayi figures to participate in the Summer League in July, and then most of his development is likely to come with the G League's Greensboro Swarm in 2026-27.

Hansen will join Portland's Summer League squad after he is done playing for China in the FIBA World Cup qualifier. The 2025 No. 16 overall pick is coming off a quiet inaugural campaign during which he averaged 2.2 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.1 steals across 7.0 minutes in 43 regular-season appearances. With the Trail Blazers in need of depth behind Donovan Clingan, Hansen will need to impress during Summer League and throughout training camp if he hopes to earn a meaningful role for the team in the 2026-27 season.

The 25-year-old swingman signed a two-way deal with the Hornets in February, but he played only for the G League's Greensboro Swarm and never appeared for the parent club. Set for his fourth season in the league, Evbuomwan will likely look for an opportunity in the Summer League ahead of training camp in the fall.

The Clippers traded for Ngoy's draft rights but will stash him at the collegiate level, as he had already committed to playing at Auburn prior to the 2026 NBA Draft. The No. 57 overall pick most recently played for Poitiers in France's LNB Pro B.

Kyle made stops at South Dakota State and UCLA before spending his final collegiate season at Syracuse in 2025-26. The 22-year-old appeared and started in 32 games with the Orange, averaging 8.4 points while posting career highs in rebounds (7.1) and blocks (2.5).

The decision would allow Trent to hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent later this summer. The veteran swingman averaged 8.1 points, 1.2 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.9 three-pointers in 21.2 minutes per contest over 65 regular-season games last season with the Bucks, and his fantasy outlook for next year remains murky until his next destination is determined.

The guard went undrafted Tuesday and Wednesday, but Charlotte is already rewarding him with a two-way roster spot ahead of the Summer League. Boswell averaged 12.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game over 30 appearances last season at Illinois.

Bates joined the Nuggets on a two-way contract last July and underwent surgery to repair a fractured left foot in December before being waived in March. He'll now join the Jazz, though the 23-year-old will likely spend most of his time with their G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Over 13 appearances with the G League's Grand Rapids Gold last season, he averaged 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per showing.

After being traded from New Orleans to New York in February and winning a championship with the Knicks, Alvarado is set to remain in New York. The 28-year-old point guard will likely continue playing a meaningful role off the bench behind Jalen Brunson. Over 28 regular-season appearances (three starts) with the Knicks, Alvarado averaged 6.6 points, 3.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 16.9 minutes per showing.

Lively is walking and lifting weights, though he's not quite ready to enter the next phase of his rehab. The 22-year-old big man is recovering from right foot surgery, which cut his season short in December of last yar, and it remains uncertain if he'll be a full participant in training camp this fall. The Mavericks did take Morez Johnson with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to improve its frontcourt, but Lively remains the most likely candidate to open next season as Dallas' starting center.

Knicks owner James Dolan vowed earlier this offseason to keep the team under the second apron, which will likely entail New York having to choose between re-signing either Robinson or Landry Shamet to remain under this salary cap. If Robinson winds up being the odd man out, Ariel Hukporti or Mohamed Diawara could be thrust into the primary backup center role behind Karl-Anthony Towns next season, unless New York were to swing a trade or make another addition to reinforce the center position.

Butler still has plenty of hurdles to climb during his rehab, but it's encouraging to hear he's making some progress this offseason. The initial expectation remains that the star forward won't be ready to play to begin the 2026-27 season, though how much time he'll miss will likely hinge upon his progression as well as the level of caution Golden State proceeds with.

Miles, who went undrafted out of Vanderbilt, is joining Philadelphia for training camp and presumably the Summer League as well. The rookie guard will have a chance to compete for a roster spot this offseason, otherwise he may have to settle for a role with the G League's Delaware Blue Coats this fall.

The Hawks passed up on names like Morez Johnson, Yaxel Lendeborg and Nate Ament, instead focusing on building their backcourt for the future with the pick of Flemings. Atlanta did nab Zuby Ejiofor later in the first round and also exercised the team option on Mouhamed Gueye to fortify its frontcourt this offseason, but Jock Landale (ankle) remains an unrestricted free agent. Neither Ejiofor nor Gueye project as more than reserve players, so Okongwu should have a good chance of building upon a career 2025-26 campaign across the board while effectively functioning as the team's full-time starting center.

Johnson thrived during a year of transition for a Hawks team that traded away franchise cornerstone Trae Young midseason, serving as Atlanta's de facto point guard. Across 72 regular-season contests, the star forward averaged a career-high 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 35.2 minutes per game. It's hard to envision Flemings cutting into Johnson's ball-handling duties significantly right away, even though none of CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels or Nickeil Alexander-Walker profile as true floor generals, so Johnson should continue to operate as Atlanta's top playmaker in 2026-27.

Marshall was one of the bigger fantasy beneficiaries of the various injuries to Dallas' frontcourt in 2025-26, averaging a career-high 15.2 points per game to go with 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 29.5 minutes per game over 74 regular-season appearances (47 starts). Dallas could lose Khris Middleton in unrestricted free agency this offseason, and Klay Thompson is also a rumored trade candidate, so Marshall still has a chance to battle with Max Christie for the top spot at shooting guard next year even though Johnson could create a crunch for minutes in the frontcourt.

The Heat converted Young's two-way contract to a standard deal prior to the conclusion of the regular season, but they'll now look to fill his roster spot with another player. Young could find a two-way spot elsewhere, otherwise he may have to settle for an Exhibit 10 deal.

P.J. Washington and either Dereck Lively (foot) or Daniel Gafford remain the early favorites to comprise the Mavericks' starting frontcourt in 2026-27, but Johnson certainly poses a significant risk to that projection. Dallas is set to finally have Kyrie Irving back in the fold next year following his knee surgery, and the star guard's presence might have more of an impact on Flagg's performance than Johnson's. That in mind, Flagg is in jeopardy of seeing a downtick in usage, but he shot just 29.5 percent from deep during his rookie campaign and could see more open looks from downtown with Irving in the lineup.

The Pistons secure some additional shooting to spread the floor for Cade Cunningham. Joe played a key role for the Thunder in 2025-26, averaging 11.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.5 three-pointers on 45.5 percent shooting from the field in 71 regular-season appearances. He has a chance to play a similar role with his new team.

The former lottery pick flashed intriguing upside after arriving late last season, and the Bucks can afford to prioritize his development alongside fellow youngsters Brayden Burries, Nate Ament, Kel'el Ware and Jaime Jaquez. Increased competition at forward exists, but Milwaukee's emphasis on evaluating its young core should work in Dieng's favor with Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the picture.

The sharpshooter established himself as one of the league's better perimeter specialists last season, and his floor spacing should remain valuable as the Bucks integrate Brayden Burries and Nate Ament into the rotation. While the rookies could eventually eat into his minutes, Green projects to remain one of Milwaukee's most reliable veterans on the wing following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

The veteran forward is one of the few proven scorers remaining on the roster following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and could help ease the transition for rookies Brayden Burries and Nate Ament if Kuzma stays with the team. However, Kuzma's expiring contract could make him an appealing target for contenders before the trade deadline.

While the veteran center would likely open the season as the Bucks' starting center, the team's focus on developing younger talent could eventually lead to a move if the right offer emerges. Until then, Turner should continue to serve as a stabilizing presence on a roster headlined by inexperienced players.

The 24-year-old is one of the few returning young players expected to receive consistent opportunities as the Bucks evaluate their long-term core. Rollins should compete for a starting backcourt role entering training camp, though his usage could fluctuate depending on Tyler Herro's status. Rollins' fantasy outlook is trending up following Milwaukee's organizational reset.

If Martin accepts his qualifying offer, he will be back in Toronto next season on another two-way contract. Presumably, he'd play a featured role for their G League Affiliate.