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Joshua Primo
Finds work in Russia

The No. 12 overall pick by the Spurs in the 2021 NBA Draft, Primo last played in the NBA during the 2023-24 campaign, appearing in only two regular-season games for the Clippers. He also played in 35 games with the Clippers' G League affiliate that year, averaging 16.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks across 29.9 minutes per showing.

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Kyle Mangas
Inks pact with Charlotte

The exact terms of the deal are unclear, though it's likely a non-guaranteed deal to secure Mangas' G League rights. Over 45 appearances with the Austin Spurs in 2025-26, he averaged 17.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 combined steals-plus-blocks across 32.3 minutes per contest.

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Dean Wade
Ready to make defensive impact

"My focus during the year will be playing hard and making a difference one-on-one defensively," Wade said. "My stats may not wow a lot of people, but my energy and impact in the game will." After going undrafted in 2019 and spending the first seven years of his career with Cleveland, Wade agreed to a four-year, $38.7 million pact with Philadelphia on June 30. The club traded for Jaylen Brown the next day and signed LeBron James in late July, so Wade figures to operate off the bench behind the star forwards. The 29-year-old is known for taking on challenging defensive assignments and is a career 36.7 percent shooter from three-point range. He'll likely carve out a meaningful role for the 76ers given his versatility on the defensive end, though he shouldn't be expected to stuff the stat sheet. Over 59 regular-season appearances (38 starts) with the Cavaliers in 2025-26, he averaged 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 triples, 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocks in 22.3 minutes per tilt.

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Gradey Dick
Trade on track to become official

Among other punishments, the Clippers were stripped of five first-round picks Wednesday. Furthermore, Leonard was fined $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits. With the findings and penalities being announced, Dick is now expected to officially join the Clippers after spending his first three seasons in the Association with Toronto. The 2023 No. 13 overall pick's production took a hit in 2025-26, during which he averaged 6.0 points and 1.9 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game across 76 regular-season appearances (one start). The Clippers are set to acquire Dick, Brandon Ingram (heel), two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a first-round pick swap in exchange for Leonard. Dick figures to provide wing depth for Los Angeles in 2026-27, though he'll likely have to compete for playing time with Kobe Sanders, Bradley Beal (hip) and Max Strus.

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Brandon Ingram
Trade expected to become official soon

Among other punishments, the Clippers were stripped of five first-round picks Wednesday. Additionally, Leonard was fined $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits. However, now that the findings and penalties have been announced, Ingram is expected to officially be traded to the Clippers after averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 33.8 minutes per game across 77 regular-season appearances with the Raptors in 2025-26. He underwent surgery in early May to address ongoing right heel pain, though the issue isn't currently expected to linger into the 2026-27 campaign. The Clippers are set to acquire Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a first-round pick swap in exchange for Leonard.

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Tristan da Silva
Keeping busy this offseason

Da Silva has been staying active this offseason ahead of his third NBA season. The Magic more or less maintained the same core from the 2025-26 campaign, positioning da Silva for a bench role at power forward behind Paolo Banchero to begin the year. Da Silva averaged 9.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals in 24.7 minutes per contest over 77 regular-season games (34 starts) in 2025-26.

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Baba Miller
Prepping for rookie campaign

Miller has remained active this offseason, as he participated in the Las Vegas Summer League with the Clippers before playing for Spain in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The rookie second-rounder could have a hard time cracking Los Angeles' Opening Night rotation, as Isaiah Jackson, Rui Hachimura and Max Strus are all well-positioned for reserve roles.

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Hugo Gonzalez
Battling for starting job

Gonzalez continues to stay busy this summer, participating in FIBA qualifiers for Spain after joining the Celtics for Summer League earlier this offseason. With Jaylen Brown now on the 76ers, Gonzalez is looking to make an impression for Boston's starting job at shooting guard in favor of Baylor Scheierman.

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Trey Townsend
Waived by Charlotte

It appears that Tuesday's signing of Townsend was merely a procedural move to secure his G League rights. He is now set to join the G League's Greensboro Swarm.

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Matthew Murrell
Waived by Utah

Murrell signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Utah on Monday so that the organization could obtain his G League rights. The expectation now is that he'll be part of the G League's Salt Lake City Stars to begin the season.

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Kawhi Leonard
Fined, avoids suspension

The Clippers were punished harshly by the NBA, including a $30 million fine for Steve Ballmer and the loss of five first-round picks. However, it appears Leonard will be able to suit up for the Raptors on Opening Night after only receiving a monetary punishment. The trade that sent Leonard to Toronto should be finalized soon now that the NBA has closed its investigation. Leonard has one year left on his deal, valued at $50.3 million, but it's likely there will be mutual interest in an extension.

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Rudy Gobert
Getting ready for 2026-27

Gobert did suit up for France's victory over Slovenia on Thursday, so Sunday appeared to be a maintenance-related absence. The veteran center is getting ready for his fifth season with the Timberwolves in 2026-27, and it's plausible that Minnesota will rely even more on Gobert now that big man Naz Reid has been sent to Charlotte in exchange for star point guard LaMelo Ball. Gobert has averaged a double-double and at least one block while shooting no lower than 62 percent from the field in 10 consecutive seasons.

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Sergio de Larrea
Preparing for first NBA season

De Larrea made the most of his playing time Tuesday. The rookie first-round pick has parts of six seasons of international playing experience under his belt, but he'll likely require a standout camp to have any chance of challenging the likes of Marcus Sasser, Zaccharie Risacher and Caleb Martin for playing time off the bench with the Mavericks to begin 2026-27.

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Jose Alvarado
Competing for Opening Night role

Alvarado helped offset a poor shooting performance with a team-high nine dimes Tuesday. The guard declined his $4.5 million player option but negotiated a new three-year contract with the defending-champion Knicks earlier this summer, and he's in line to compete with the likes of Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson for reserve minutes in the backcourt.

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Yuki Kawamura
Fighting for roster spot

Kawamura dished out a team-high 10 dimes Tuesday. The 25-year-old point guard landed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Clippers this offseason, and he'd help fortify Los Angeles' backcourt depth should he make the final roster following training camp in the fall. Otherwise, Kawamura would be a candidate to be a featured member of the G League's San Diego Clippers.

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Nikola Vucevic
Gearing up for second stint with Orlando

The veteran center is preparing for his second stint with the Magic in 2026-27, though he's unlikely to be a full-time starter with Wendell Carter in the fold this time around. Orlando figures to hold a competition for the top center position during training camp this fall, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team took a hot-hand approach between Vucevic and Carter throughout the course of the year. Vucevic can be treated as a late-round flier in fantasy drafts while this situation shakes out.

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Khalifa Diop
Signs with Cleveland

Originally selected as a draft-and-stash player, the No. 39 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft will now join the team ahead of the 2026-27 season. Presumably, Diop will be brought along slowly, which would include plenty of reps in the G League.

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Domantas Sabonis
Absent for Lithuania

Sabonis was limited to just 19 regular-season appearances for Sacramento last season due to injuries but remained productive when available, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 54.3 percent from the field. The 30-year-old remains a major part of the Kings' frontcourt entering 2026-27 and should continue providing strong production in rebounds, assists and field-goal percentage.

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Kristaps Porzingis
Misses time for Latvia

Porzingis had hoped to represent Latvia during the August window, but his preparation plan with Golden State prioritized getting him ready for the start of the NBA season. The 31-year-old was limited to 32 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, averaging 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks while shooting 44.6 percent from the field. Porzingis joined the Warriors this offseason and should have an opportunity to play a significant frontcourt role when healthy, but his lengthy injury history makes his availability one of the primary concerns surrounding his fantasy outlook.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sits out for Greece

Antetokounmpo's absence wasn't due to restrictions from Miami, as Greece's federation indicated the decision was made as part of his preparation for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old will begin a new chapter with the Heat after being acquired from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade this offseason.

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Moritz Wagner
Sits for Germany

Wagner appeared in 36 regular-season games for Orlando last campaign, averaging 6.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per contest. The 29-year-old projects to be a reserve frontcourt option for the Nets in 2026-27 after signing a two-year deal with Brooklyn this offseason. His limited playing time makes consistent fantasy value unlikely. Wagner could become a streaming option in deeper formats if injuries create a larger role.

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Franz Wagner
Sits out for Germany

Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season appearances for Orlando last season but remained productive when available, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old remains one of the centerpieces of the Magic's offense and should continue handling a significant scoring and playmaking workload alongside Paolo Banchero. Wagner's well-rounded production gives him considerable fantasy upside entering his sixth NBA season.

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RJ Barrett
Misses qualifiers

Barrett averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 57 starts for Toronto during the 2025-26 regular season while shooting 49.1 percent from the field. The 26-year-old remains an important part of a Raptors offense that is expected to feature Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. That collection of scoring options could limit Barrett's overall usage, but he should remain a steady source of points and rebounds in most fantasy formats.

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Jamal Murray
Sits out for Canada

Murray is coming off a standout 2025-26 campaign with Denver in which he earned his first All-Star and All-NBA selections of his career. The veteran guard remains firmly entrenched as the Nuggets' No. 2 offensive option alongside Nikola Jokic and should continue carrying a substantial scoring and playmaking workload in 2026-27.

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Dillon Brooks
Sits out qualifiers

Brooks is coming off the best offensive season of his career, averaging 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 56 regular-season starts for Phoenix. The 30-year-old also signed a three-year, $73 million extension with the Suns in August that keeps him under contract through 2029-30. Brooks should remain an important part of Phoenix's starting lineup alongside Devin Booker. However, Brooks' fantasy value depends more on scoring and three-point production than on contributions across the stat sheet.

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Andrew Nembhard
Sits out for Canada

Nembhard is coming off a career-best 2025-26 campaign with Indiana, averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 31.3 minutes across 57 regular-season appearances. The 26-year-old established himself as a full-time starter and primary playmaker for the Pacers, giving him a strong foundation for fantasy value entering 2026-27. Nembhard should once again handle a significant workload in Indiana's backcourt, though he may see a decline in usage if Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) is fully healthy.

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Paul Reed
Contract fully guaranteed

This was essentially a formality for the Pistons after Reed put together a solid 2025-26 campaign. Across 65 regular-season contests, he shot 61.7 percent from the field for averages of 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals in 13.9 minutes per contest. He's penciled in as the backup center ahead of the new campaign, assuming Jalen Duren ultimately re-signs.