| Atlanta Hawks | Brooklyn Nets | Boston Celtics |
| PG | 1. Jeremy Lin  SidelinedJeremy Lin said the Hawks told him he will play next to Trae Young at times this season. Lin's had experience playing in two-point guard lineups in the past, and that was the plan for him in Brooklyn last season before he suffered a knee injury that ended his 2017-18 season last October. In his lone regular season game 69.1 percent of Lin's minutes came playing alongside another point guard in D'Angelo Russell. As for Young there may be a bit more of an adjustment, as he led the nation in usage percentage at 37.1 last season. Aug 11 |
| 2. Trae Young |
| SG | 1. Kent Bazemore |
| 2. Tyler Dorsey |
| 3. Kevin Huerter SidelinedKevin Huerter (hand surgery) has been fully cleared to resume basketball activities. Huerter underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament between his ring and pinkie finger on his right hand back in June, but he'll obviously be fine for camp. He still has Kent Bazemore ahead of him on the depth chart, but Bazemore's name has been floated about in a ton of trade rumors, and even if he remains on the roster Huerter should get the chance for meaningful minutes towards the second half of the season. He's on the radar in deeper formats. Aug 5 |
| SF | 1. Taurean Prince |
| 2. Justin Anderson SidelinedJustin Anderson was traded to the Hawks on Thursday. He's now been traded in deals involving Nerlens Noel and Carmelo Anthony. Anderson did see some spot minutes in the playoffs, but he still hasn't been able to string games together since his rookie summer league back in 2015. The 76ers now look like they will have Furkan Korkmaz in their rotation. Jul 19 |
| 3. DeAndre Bembry SidelinedDeAndre Bembry (wrist) will not play in summer league. He is not cleared yet, but is doing some 5-on-0 work already. Bembry's sophomore season was a complete disaster due to injuries, and he wasn't very good in the 26 games he played, averaging just 5.2 points per game. He'll have more competition for minutes next season, so he's not a guy with much sleeper appeal. Jun 29 |
| PF | 1. John Collins |
| 2. Omari Spellman |
| 3. Alex Poythress |
| C | 1. Dewayne Dedmon |
| 2. Alex Len |
| 3. Miles Plumlee |
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| PG | 1. Kyrie Irving SidelinedCeltics coach Brad Stevens said he won't talk to Kyrie Irving about his free agency plans next summer. "One of the things I want to do is give everything I can to all these guys while they’re here," Stevens said. "Hopefully, the people that are here recognize that it’s a really good environment with a high upside for a long time." In short, Boston's success this season will do the talking for Stevens. As for his knee, Irving continues to say that he'll be a full go for training camp next month. Aug 12 |
| 2. Terry Rozier |
| SG | 1. Jaylen Brown |
| 2. Marcus Smart |
| SF | 1. Gordon Hayward SidelinedGordon Hayward (leg) went through a 1-on-1 drill on Monday and was able to dunk off his left foot. This is the first time that Hayward has been able to get through any 1-on-1 action since undergoing leg surgery, and he's on track to be good to go by the time training camp rolls along. Hayward will be somewhat of an afterthought on draft day after sitting out nearly the entire 2017-18 season, but he figures to be a fixture in Boston's offense and he shouldn't have much trouble playing alongside Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum considering he's not a huge usage rate guy. He could make for a nice value pick towards the middle rounds. Jul 30 |
| 2. Semi Ojeleye |
| PF | 1. Jayson Tatum |
| 2. Marcus Morris |
| 3. Daniel Theis SidelinedDaniel Theis said that he will be 100 percent for training camp. Theis had surgery back in March to repair the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Theis said that he has not experienced and setbacks and that: "I started change of direction and cutting today. I've been sprinting this whole week and jumpshots since last week." He will see limited minutes off the Boston bench next season. Aug 9 |
| 4. Guerschon Yabusele |
| C | 1. Al Horford |
| 2. Aron Baynes |
| 3. Robert Williams SidelinedRobert Williams said his injured knee that kept him out of most of summer league is "feeling way way better." He's been in Boston rehabbing and added that he expects to be ready for camp. Williams is off to a rocky start as a rookie with some off-court concerns and durability issues, and he'll likely open the season buried on the depth chart behind Al Horford, Aron Baynes and Daniel Theis. Aug 12 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| PG | 1. Kemba Walker |
| 2. Tony Parker |
| 3. Devonte' Graham SidelinedDevonte' Graham (right knee) has already begun on-court work this summer. Graham was shut down by the Hornets after three summer league games, but no surgery was needed to address what the team believed to be a condylar lesion. The top two spots in the Hornets point guard rotation are set, with Tony Parker backing up Kemba Walker. But with Parker being 36 years old and having averaged just 19.5 minutes per game last season, James Borrego may look to get Graham into the rotation down the line. Aug 11 |
| SG | 1. Jeremy Lamb |
| 2. Malik Monk SidelinedAccording to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, a key question general manager Mitch Kupchak asked coaching candidates was how to get more return from Malik Monk (thumb). This is interesting to hear because we've heard coach James Borrego talk up Monk more than anyone else, so this new info puts Borrego's "major player" quote into context. Regardless, the Hornets really want Monk to step up next season, and unfortunately his thumb injury cut his summer league short after a 23-point debut. We'll see how he can carve out minutes at the guard spots in camp. Jul 12 |
| SF | 1. Nicolas Batum |
| 2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| 3. Miles Bridges |
| 4. Dwayne Bacon |
| PF | 1. Marvin Williams |
| 2. Frank Kaminsky |
| C | 1. Cody Zeller SidelinedRick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer thinks that Cody Zeller is still the favorite to start at center. Nobody knows the Hornets like Bonnell, so this is noteworthy. Zeller hasn't exactly lit it up and maybe this could change with coach James Borrego running the show. Plus, Willy Hernangomez has grown in summer league with some 3-point shooting, and Bismack Biyombo is now in the mix. Regardless, general manager Mitch Kupchak hinted that it could be a matchup move on who starts, so Hernangomez is the only guy on the radar for his upside. Jul 12 |
| 2. Bismack Biyombo |
| 3. Willy Hernangomez |
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| PG | 1. Kris Dunn SidelinedThe Bulls coaching staff and front office "have been less than impressed" with Kris Dunn’s early summer work habits so far, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times. First, we have to add that this report comes from someone who hasn't exactly been kind to the Bulls over the years, so keep that in mind. Plus, President John Paxson said Dunn will return as the starting point guard back in April. That aside, this is interesting to hear at this point of the year, and maybe Dunn missing so much time late in the year has influenced the Bulls front office. Dunn should still be considered the heavy favorite to start on opening night, but don't be shocked if the Bulls go with another PG at No. 7 in the draft. Jun 8 |
| 2. Cameron Payne |
| 3. Ryan Arcidiacono |
| 4. Derrick Walton Jr. |
| SG | 1. Zach LaVine |
| 2. Justin Holiday |
| 3. Antonio Blakeney |
| 4. Antonius Cleveland |
| SF | 1. Jabari Parker |
| 2. Denzel Valentine SidelinedDenzel Valentine (knee) said he "definitely should be a starter" next season. "I definitely want to improve and be a for-sure starter on this team," said Valentine. "I think I can be a consistent player at this level, be somebody they can rely on, somebody who defends, makes shots, makes plays for others, plays the game the right way and is a competitor. So I definitely think I’m a starter in this league." Valentine could start at the three next season depending on how Chicago shapes their roster during the offseason, which would put him on the radar in deep leagues. As a side note, Valentine will have a minor procedure performed on his knee on Wednesday and his timetable is expected to be set at 2-3 weeks. Apr 4 |
| 3. Chandler Hutchison |
| PF | 1. Lauri Markkanen |
| 2. Bobby Portis |
| C | 1. Robin Lopez |
| 2. Wendell Carter Jr. |
| 3. Cristiano Felicio |
| 4. Omer Asik |
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| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
| PG | 1. Dennis Smith Jr. |
| 2. J.J. Barea SidelinedJ.J. Barea (oblique) said he will not play again this season. After another aggravation, he said he doesn't want to aggravate it any further ahead of the summer. Barea has really struggled to stay healthy in his career, so this news isn't a surprise today. The Mavs were putting together some silly lineups in his loss, so it's tough to gauge who the pickups will be. It could be Yogi Ferrell, but he only played 17 minutes tonight. Apr 4 |
| 3. Devin Harris |
| 4. Jalen Brunson |
| SG | 1. Luka Doncic |
| 2. Ryan Broekhoff |
| SF | 1. Harrison Barnes |
| 2. Wesley Matthews SidelinedThe Mavericks told Wes Matthews on Thursday that he would not be traded in a DeAndre Jordan deal, according to Tim Cato of The Athletic. It's a moot point now with Jordan opting out of his deal, so now the Mavs will just sign him into their space, barring something unforeseen. Matthews will likely be a mentor for some of the young wings in the last year of his deal. Jun 29 |
| 3. Dorian Finney-Smith |
| 4. Ding Yanyuhang |
| PF | 1. Dirk Nowitzki SidelinedDirk Nowitzki (left ankle surgery) said that he's "sort of running and sprinting" after undergoing surgery on his left ankle in April. Dirk played in 77 games last season and in July he agreed to another one-year deal worth $5 million to stay with the Mavericks. He hasn't committed to retiring after his 21st season in the league, and expressed excitement regarding the Mavericks' offseason moves. In addition to acquiring DeAndre Jordan, the Mavs also pulled off a draft night trade for Luka Doncic, acquiring the Real Madrid star from the Hawks in exchange for Trae Young. All signs point to Dirk being ready for opening night. Aug 8 |
| 2. Maxi Kleber |
| 3. Ray Spalding |
| 4. Kostas Antetokounmpo |
| C | 1. DeAndre Jordan |
| 2. Dwight Powell |
| 3. Salah Mejri |
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| PG | 1. Jamal Murray |
| 2. Isaiah Thomas SidelinedIsaiah Thomas (right hip) said he'll "for sure" be ready to go for training camp in September. Thomas is reportedly one month away from being fully cleared to play following his March hip surgery, giving him ample time to get himself ready for the 2018-19 season. If Thomas can manage to stay healthy, he could potentially churn out mid-round value operating in a sixth man role with the Nuggets, and he will be motivated to produce in another contract season. That said, he'll be a risky draft day target following his disastrous 2017-18 campaign. Jul 30 |
| 3. Monte Morris |
| SG | 1. Gary Harris |
| 2. Malik Beasley |
| SF | 1. Will Barton |
| 2. Juan Hernangomez |
| 3. Torrey Craig |
| 4. Michael Porter Jr. SidelinedMichael Porter Jr. (back surgery) has been limited to light shooting. MPJ told reporters that he was finally feeling pain-free at the Rookies' photo shoot, but he's still not been cleared for full-contact, and coming off two back surgeries the Nuggets will assuredly be bringing him along slowly. He'll likely be limited at camp, and there are no guarantees he'll be ready for the start of the 2018-19 season. He'll be a risky guy to target in re-draft settings. Aug 13 |
| PF | 1. Paul Millsap |
| 2. Trey Lyles |
| 3. Tyler Lydon |
| 4. Jarred Vanderbilt |
| C | 1. Nikola Jokic |
| 2. Mason Plumlee SidelinedThe Nuggets "might have to expand" their trade candidates to include Mason Plumlee, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com. For months now, the Nuggets have reportedly tried to shop Kenneth Faried, Darrell Arthur and Wilson Chandler, but apparently they're not getting takers there. Plumlee found a nice role as a passing big man in the second unit with occasional time next to Nikola Jokic. With the Nuggets likely to bring back Will Barton, their tax bill could get up there. Jun 30 |
| 3. Thomas Welsh |
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| PG | 1. Reggie Jackson |
| 2. Ish Smith |
| 3. Jose Calderon |
| SG | 1. Reggie Bullock |
| 2. Luke Kennard |
| 3. Langston Galloway |
| 4. Bruce Brown |
| SF | 1. Stanley Johnson |
| 2. Glenn Robinson III |
| 3. Khyri Thomas |
| PF | 1. Blake Griffin SidelinedBlake Griffin (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Bulls, as expected. There's zero incentive for Griffin to get out there and risk a setback with his ankle issue with nothing to play for, and with both him and Andre Drummond (Achilles) watching from the sidelines tonight, Henry Ellenson might be able to flirt with minutes in the 30s. Griffin was okay through 25 games iwth the Pistons, churning out averages of 19.8 points, 6.6 boards, 6.2 dimes and 1.9 triples per contest on 43.3% shooting, but adding some shooting to Detroit's backcourt this summer could really help improve Griffin's shooting percentage. Apr 11 |
| 2. Henry Ellenson |
| C | 1. Andre Drummond |
| 2. Jon Leuer SidelinedAccording to Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, Jon Leuer (knee) is expected to be ready by the season opener and the Pistons are "cautiously optimistic" that he will be ready by the start of training camp. Leuer underwent right knee surgery on August 9th due to an injury that occurred during an offseason workout. He has continuously been battling the injury bug over the last year. Leuer missed all but eight games in 2017-18 due to a variety of injuries, including season-ending ankle surgery in January. It's good news that he should be ready for the start of the season, but he's still untrustworthy and not on the fantasy radar in standard leagues. Aug 18 |
| 3. Zaza Pachulia |
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| Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
| PG | 1. Stephen Curry |
| 2. Shaun Livingston |
| 3. Quinn Cook |
| SG | 1. Klay Thompson |
| 2. Patrick McCaw |
| 3. Jacob Evans |
| SF | 1. Kevin Durant |
| 2. Andre Iguodala |
| 3. Danuel House |
| 4. Damion Lee |
| PF | 1. Draymond Green |
| 2. Kevon Looney |
| 3. David West |
| 4. Jonas Jerebko |
| C | 1. DeMarcus Cousins SidelinedDeMarcus Cousins will have an Achilles rehab appointment in mid-July. This means we should get an updated timetable in about a week. "The goal is for us to have him in the playoffs," Warriors GM Bob Myers said. "But that doesn't mean we'll wait for the playoffs...When he's ready to play, he'll play." Cousins already indicated that he'll miss training camp, and it's reasonable to think that he'll miss a good chunk of the regular season as well. Until Boogie gets a clean bill of health, Jordan Bell should get an opportunity to produce in his absence and has looked solid in Las Vegas. Jul 9 |
| 2. Jordan Bell SidelinedJordan Bell (shoulder) will not play Thursday. That'll be that for Bell's summer league. He was outstanding in his time at Sacramento, and thrived on defense in Vegas. Bell is going to get big minutes before DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) comes back, so he's firmly on the board as a fantasy target. Jul 12 |
| 3. Damian Jones SidelinedDamian Jones (MCL strain) will not play in the Warriors summer league finale on Friday. An MRI revealed the MCL strain so this comes as no surprise that he's not playing in a somewhat meaningless game. For what it's worth, he was at a camp on Thursday and didn't have a brace on his knee, so this MCL sprain is very minor. Jul 12 |
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| PG | 1. Chris Paul SidelinedChris Paul has signed a four-year, $160 million deal to remain with the Rockets. This was expected, just making things official on putting ink to paper. Paul will be with the team through the 2021-2022 season and will be 37 years old when the contract expires. No telling what will happen at that point. Jul 8 |
| 2. Michael Carter-Williams SidelinedThe Rockets have signed G Michael Carter-Williams to a one-year deal. The Rockets set up a meeting with MCW on the first day of free agency and have now locked him in on a minimum-level contract. Playing behind James Harden, Chris Paul, Eric Gordon etc. in the Rockets backcourt obviously limits MCW's potential fantasy value. He's more of an insurance policy for Houston. Jul 3 |
| SG | 1. James Harden |
| 2. Eric Gordon |
| 3. De'Anthony Melton |
| SF | 1. James Ennis |
| 2. Gerald Green |
| 3. Vince Edwards |
| PF | 1. Carmelo Anthony |
| 2. P.J. Tucker |
| 3. Ryan Anderson |
| C | 1. Clint Capela |
| 2. Nene Hilario |
| 3. Isaiah Hartenstein |
| 4. Zhou Qi SidelinedZhou Qi is dealing with a strained left calf. He's had a decent summer league with blocks, swatting away 3.0 shots per game. Qi did trend up overall at the event and made 73% from the field. He's still way too raw to be a factor in the NBA, but the Rockets should be pleased he is better than he was last year. Jul 14 |
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| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
| PG | 1. Patrick Beverley SidelinedPatrick Beverley (knee surgery) said he's feeling great and is in the best shape of his life. "I’m really ready," said Beverley when asked about his surgically-repaired knee. "I’m feeling really, really strong, I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in my life and we’re going to see soon." Beverley was cleared for full basketball activities in June, so he should be ready to hit the ground running when training camp begins in September. If he can manage to stay healthy this season, he'll be in a position to flirt with top-80 value. Aug 19 |
| 2. Milos Teodosic SidelinedThe Clippers will guarantee Milos Teodosic's contract for the 2018-19 season. The Clippers "really like" Teodosic even though he had an injury-plagued rookie season, as he appeared in just 45 games with averages of 9.5 points, 4.6 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.0 triples. However, there's no guarantee that Teodosic will play a lot of minutes this season, as he'll be fighting for minutes in a backcourt that includes Patrick Beverley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lou Williams, Avery Bradley and Jerome Robinson. Jul 16 |
| 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| 4. Jawun Evans SidelinedClippers rookie Jawun Evans will have sports hernia surgery on Thursday, ending his season. Tyrone Wallace should see a bit of a boost the rest of the way with this news, while Evans will finish the season at 4.8 points and 2.1 assists on 35 percent shooting in 48 games. Things could have gone better for him this season. Apr 3 |
| SG | 1. Avery Bradley SidelinedFree agent Avery Bradley has agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal to re-sign with the Clippers. Bradley had an incredibly disappointing season that ended with surgery to repair his adductor and abdominal muscles in March. He split his time between the Pistons and Clippers and only appeared in 46 games total as he struggled with injury woes. His rebounding and scoring were down, especially for the Clippers, and with Lou Williams, Sindarius Thornwell and C.J. Williams still around in L.A., Bradley might have trouble living up to the hype once again. But if he's fully healthy, a bounce-back season is probably in order. Jul 3 |
| 2. Lou Williams |
| 3. Jerome Robinson |
| 4. Sindarius Thornwell |
| SF | 1. Danilo Gallinari |
| 2. Wes Johnson |
| PF | 1. Tobias Harris |
| 2. Luc Mbah a Moute |
| 3. Mike Scott |
| C | 1. Marcin Gortat |
| 2. Montrezl Harrell |
| 3. Boban Marjanovic |
| 4. Johnathan Motley |
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| PG | 1. Lonzo Ball SidelinedLonzo Ball had successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Tuesday. The Lakers announced that Ball is "expected to make a full recovery by the start of the 2018-19 training camp." We should get a better idea of when he'll return to basketball activities in the coming weeks. The Lakers will have an open competition for the starting point guard role, but Ball should be able to beat out Rajon Rondo. Jul 17 |
| 2. Rajon Rondo |
| 3. Isaac Bonga |
| SG | 1. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| 2. Josh Hart |
| 3. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk |
| SF | 1. Brandon Ingram |
| 2. Lance Stephenson |
| 3. Luol Deng |
| PF | 1. LeBron James |
| 2. Kyle Kuzma |
| 3. Michael Beasley |
| 4. Moritz Wagner SidelinedAn MRI confirmed that Lakers rookie Moritz Wagner suffered a left knee bruise during Tuesday's game. It's unclear how severe the contusion is but it's safe to assume Wagner's run at Summer League is over. We should know more soon but can expect him to be ready to roll for training camp. Jul 11 |
| C | 1. JaVale McGee |
| 2. Ivica Zubac |
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| PG | 1. Mike Conley SidelinedMike Conley (heel) expects the Grizzlies to clear him for full-contact drills at some point this month. Conley underwent season-ending surgery to smooth a small bone protrusion in his left heel back in late January. Fortunately, it looks like he is on pace to be ready for the start of training camp. "Mentally, I’m there. I’m ready. Physically, I feel good. It’s just my body has to catch up," Conley said. "We got the issue figured out, hopefully, going forward, I won’t have any flare-ups." If Conley can stay healthy, he should be able to post his typically impressive numbers in 2018-19. Aug 7 |
| 2. Shelvin Mack |
| 3. Andrew Harrison |
| 4. Kobi Simmons |
| 5. Jevon Carter SidelinedJevon Carter underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb on Tuesday. He's expected to make a full recovery, and while the Grizzlies haven't yet offered up an official timetable for his return, this sort of injury typically involves a 6-8 week timetable. Carter won't be a factor in the rotation while the Grizzlies are at full strength. Aug 14 |
| SG | 1. Dillon Brooks |
| 2. MarShon Brooks |
| 3. Wayne Selden |
| SF | 1. Kyle Anderson |
| 2. Chandler Parsons SidelinedChandler Parsons is expected to be the third-string power forward for the Grizzlies, according to official team reporter Michael Wallace. Yikes. That should put him behind JaMychal Green and Jaren Jackson Jr. Wallace adds that Parsons insists that his knees are in great shape, and an earlier report this summer said Parsons' knees are as good as they have been in three years. Either way, Parsons has some major work to do to earn minutes in the rotation. Aug 18 |
| 3. Garrett Temple SidelinedSacramento is finalizing a trade to send Garrett Temple to Memphis in exchange for Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis and cash, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Grizzlies needed an upgrade on the wing and got one in Temple. Last season, he averaged 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 treys in 24.8 minutes over 65 games for the Kings. He shot 41.8 percent from the floor and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line, but an impressive 39.2 percent from downtown. He'll have a chance to start for Memphis and should see 20-plus minutes a night, but likely won't make an impact in standard fantasy leagues. Jul 17 |
| 4. Omri Casspi |
| PF | 1. JaMychal Green |
| 2. Jaren Jackson Jr. |
| C | 1. Marc Gasol |
| 2. Ivan Rabb |
| 3. Dakari Johnson |
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| Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
| PG | 1. Goran Dragic |
| 2. Tyler Johnson SidelinedAfter undergoing offseason surgery, Heat guard Tyler Johnson (thumb) should be able to return to full-contact drills by the end of the month. In a recent interview Johnson said that he's "looking forward to getting back on the right track" after seeing his numbers take a slight dip last season. Johnson accounted for 11.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, with a sprained ankle and the aforementioned thumb injury limiting his effectiveness during the second half. Whether or not Dwyane Wade returns next season, Miami will need Johnson to get back to the form shown in 2016-17 (13.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.2 apg) if the team is to improve upon last year's first round exit. Aug 9 |
| 3. Malik Newman |
| 4. Briante Weber |
| SG | 1. Dion Waiters SidelinedDion Waiters has been working out at the Heat’s facility, making progress in his rehab from ankle surgery. Waiters underwent surgery back in January and was initially projected to be sidelined for 8-10 months. The fact he has been able to do on-court work is an encouraging sign and it appears he'll have a chance to be ready for the start of the season. However, his unfavorable injury history makes him an undesirable fantasy option. Aug 18 |
| 2. Wayne Ellington |
| SF | 1. Josh Richardson |
| 2. Justise Winslow |
| 3. Derrick Jones Jr. SidelinedDerrick Jones Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Summer League game against Utah. Jones Jr. rolled his ankle pretty bad on Sunday, so there's a good chance we won't see him again at Summer League. He's a non-factor in fantasy hoops. Jul 9 |
| 4. Rodney McGruder |
| 5. Duncan Robinson |
| PF | 1. James Johnson SidelinedThe Heat believe James Johnson will be "consistently better" next season after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia. Johnson averaged 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds and shot 34.0 percent from downtown in 2016-17. The following summer, Miami inked him to a four-year, $60 million contract. Last season, he averaged 10.9 points and 4.8 rebounds and shot 30.8 percent on 3-pointers. His modest dip in production was due partly to his nagging injury. "It’s something that he played through last year and it affected him for sure," his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said of the sports hernia. JJ is expected to be ready for training camp and could be a value pick if he slips on draft day. Aug 18 |
| 2. Kelly Olynyk |
| C | 1. Hassan Whiteside |
| 2. Bam Adebayo |
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| PG | 1. Jeff Teague |
| 2. Derrick Rose |
| 3. Tyus Jones |
| SG | 1. Andrew Wiggins |
| 2. Josh Okogie |
| 3. James Nunnally |
| SF | 1. Jimmy Butler SidelinedTom Thibodeau is likely to use Jimmy Butler as a small-ball four in some lineups this season. Shortly after Minnesota's season came to an end Thibodeau said that he likes playing Butler at the four in a lineup that includes two point guards, and that still seems to be the case. Regardless of which position Butler plays he's going to see plenty of minutes (36.7 mpg last season), as he's a key cog in the attack and one of the NBA's best all-around players. But it should be noted that there's a lot more riding on this plan working than the team's hopes in 2018-19, as Butler can opt out of his contract and become a free agent next summer. Aug 9 |
| 2. Keita Bates-Diop |
| PF | 1. Taj Gibson |
| 2. Anthony Tolliver |
| C | 1. Karl-Anthony Towns |
| 2. Gorgui Dieng |
| 3. Justin Patton SidelinedJustin Patton (foot) will not play in summer league and is expected to miss most of the fall. That's not good for a guy who had another foot surgery in April. Patton was the 16th pick in the draft last year, but he wasn't able to make his NBA debut until April. His NBA career is off to a tough start. Jun 20 |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | New York Knicks | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| PG | 1. Elfrid Payton |
| 2. Ian Clark |
| 3. Frank Jackson SidelinedFrank Jackson is expected to miss two to four weeks with his left ankle sprain. He was already ruled out for the remainder of the Summer League, but it's nice to know that he'll be back on the court soon. Jackson looked explosive before suffering the injury and is someone to watch in training camp with some minutes available in New Orleans' backcourt. Jul 9 |
| SG | 1. Jrue Holiday |
| 2. DeAndre Liggins |
| 3. Trevon Bluiett |
| SF | 1. E'Twaun Moore |
| 2. Darius Miller |
| 3. Solomon Hill |
| PF | 1. Nikola Mirotic |
| 2. Julius Randle |
| C | 1. Anthony Davis |
| 2. Cheick Diallo |
| 3. Jahlil Okafor |
| 4. Alexis Ajinca SidelinedAlexis Ajinca underwent another knee procedure on his left patellar tendon on Tuesday, and he will be out approximately 4-6 months. Ajinca had a procedure performed on his right patellar tendon back in December, so now he'll have the same procedure performed on his good knee. He's been a non-factor in the rotation all year long, so him missing the rest of the season carries no weight in fantasy hoops. Mar 27 |
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| PG | 1. Trey Burke |
| 2. Frank Ntilikina SidelinedFrank Ntilikina will play for the French national team at the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers in September. France is coached by Vincent Collet, whom Ntilikina played for at Strasbourg in 2016-17. Ntilikina averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 21.9 minutes as a rookie in New York last season. He should see his playing time increase in 2018-19, as the Knicks are committed to developing their young core. Aug 3 |
| 3. Emmanuel Mudiay |
| 4. Kadeem Allen |
| 5. Ron Baker SidelinedMarc Berman of the New York Post suggests that Ron Baker's roster spot could be in jeopardy. The Knicks signed second-round pick Mitchell Robinson to a four-year pact on Sunday, giving the Knicks 16 players currently under contract. New York has a glut of guards (Frank Ntilikina, Trey Burke, E. Mudiay, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Dame Dotson). Thus, despite having a guaranteed salary worth north of $4 million, Baker may be the odd man out next season, as the Knicks have to get down to 15 players by opening night. Jul 10 |
| SG | 1. Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| 2. Courtney Lee |
| 3. Damyean Dotson |
| 4. Allonzo Trier |
| SF | 1. Mario Hezonja |
| 2. Lance Thomas |
| PF | 1. Kristaps Porzingis SidelinedThe Knicks will play in seven back-to-back sets before Christmas. According to the New York Post, there is "still a chance" Kristaps Porzingis could return to action around Christmas, but its fair to say he almost certainly won't be playing in back-to-back sets before that point. The Knicks also are tied for an NBA-high 15 back-to-back sets on the year, so that's another minor negative to KP's value. If you want to draft him as a playoff stash in a competitive league, you'd better be sure you crush the other picks in your draft. Aug 10 |
| 2. Kevin Knox |
| 3. Isaiah Hicks |
| 4. Noah Vonleh |
| C | 1. Enes Kanter |
| 2. Mitchell Robinson |
| 3. Luke Kornet |
| 4. Joakim Noah SidelinedThe Knicks remain "unlikely to reincorporate" Joakim Noah into the team, according to ESPN.com's Ian Begley and Adrian Wojnarowski. The report adds assuming general manager Scott Perry continues to be unable to find a trade that includes Noah, the Knicks will use the NBA's waive-and-stretch provision to release Noah sometime after Sep. 1. Noah still has two years and $37.8 million left on his deal, and clearly the Knicks can't find a deal involving the 33-year-old big man. Aug 8 |
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| PG | 1. Russell Westbrook |
| 2. Dennis Schroder |
| 3. Raymond Felton |
| SG | 1. Andre Roberson SidelinedAndre Roberson (knee) has progressed to running on a treadmill. After his patellar tendon tear in January, Roberson has said he expects to be ready for camp. Based on his comments, it looks like he was just cleared to start running, so he still has some hurdles to climb before he's cleared for on-court action. With Dennis Schroder now in the mix and Russ Westbrook typically playing better next to another point guard, Roberson may see downtick from his 26.6 minutes per game last season. He's not a viable fantasy target. Aug 11 |
| 2. Terrance Ferguson |
| 3. Alex Abrines SidelinedAlex Abrines underwent a procedure for a sports hernia on Thursday morning. He will miss approximately six weeks before returning to offseason activities, so he should be back on the court around mid-June. This means he'll be ready well in advance of training camp. The Thunder will be getting a healthy Andre Roberson back for 2018-19, but there could be a path to minutes for Abrines if Paul George leaves or if Carmelo Anthony opts out. May 3 |
| 4. Hamidou Diallo |
| 5. Abdel Nader SidelinedThe Celtics will trade Abdel Nader and cash considerations to the Thunder in exchange for Rodney Purvis. The Celtics originally planned to waive Nader with his contract guarantee date coming up on August 1, so they are fortunate to find a suitor in OKC -- If Boston waived Nader, they would've owed $450,000. As for Rodney Purvis, he has a non-guaranteed deal and likely won't stick around for long. It's unclear what the Thunder are planning to do with Nader, but it's hard to imagine him cracking the rotation. Jul 23 |
| SF | 1. Paul George SidelinedPaul George said he was feeling much better following offseason procedures to his knee and elbow. "I had a huge sac, 18 to 20 ounces of blood just sitting in the sac of my elbow, so I had that aspirated," George said. "I was dealing with that for pretty much the whole season. That was causing a lot of frustration with shooting and playing. To be able to shoot again, to be able to feel confident in my shot, to not have that on my mind, playing on the court … I’m great going forward." PG-13 also said that while he "still has a long way to go" with his left knee, that he's pain-free and hasn't experienced any swelling. He should be good to go by camp. Aug 1 |
| 2. Timothe Luwawu SidelinedTimothe Luwawu-Cabarrot admitted that getting comfortable with a bench role is "something [he] can improve on" with Oklahoma City this season. Luwawu-Cabarrot is coming off an impressive performance during the NBA Africa game, scoring 16 points with four rebounds, three assists and three 3-pointers in 21 minutes. He's healthy after battling knee tendinitis late last season, and will battle for a spot in the rotation during training camp. The Thunder don't have a ton of proven depth on the wings but TLC is still a longshot for fantasy relevance. Aug 5 |
| 3. Kyle Singler |
| PF | 1. Jerami Grant |
| 2. Patrick Patterson |
| C | 1. Steven Adams |
| 2. Nerlens Noel |
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| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns |
| PG | 1. D.J. Augustin |
| 2. Jerian Grant |
| 3. Isaiah Briscoe SidelinedIsaiah Briscoe (shin contusion) will not play on Thursday against the Jazz. Briscoe has fared well in his trip to Vegas, and he'll almost certainly make the final 15 in October. Briscoe could even compete with Jerian Grant for the backup PG role. Jul 11 |
| 4. Troy Caupain |
| SG | 1. Jonathon Simmons SidelinedMagic spokesman Joel Glass revealed on Wednesday that Jonathon Simmons underwent right wrist surgery on April 24. Simmons sat out the final 12 games of the 2017-18 season due to what the Magic labeled a "right wrist contusion," but after visiting a hand specialist and getting an MRI after the conclusion of the season, it was concluded that surgical intervention was necessary. The Magic still haven't offered an official timetable for Simmons, but he has until late-September to get himself right for training camp. Jun 13 |
| 2. Terrence Ross |
| SF | 1. Evan Fournier SidelinedEvan Fournier (knee), Jonathan Isaac (ankle) and Jonathon Simmons (wrist) will miss Orlando's regular-season finale against Washington. Fournier never got back to the court after going down with a knee sprain on March 8, and both Isaac and Simmons have been out for a while now. Mario Hezonja will continue to log big minutes with all these guys out, and he's on the radar in DFS with what should be an uptempo matchup against the Wizards. Apr 11 |
| 2. Wesley Iwundu |
| 3. Melvin Frazier |
| PF | 1. Aaron Gordon |
| 2. Jonathan Isaac |
| 3. Khem Birch |
| 4. Jarell Martin SidelinedJarell Martin has been traded to the Magic in exchange for Dakari Johnson and cash considerations. As long as Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac and Khem Birch are healthy, it'll be tough for Martin to find meaningful minutes with the Magic. Jul 23 |
| 5. Amile Jefferson |
| C | 1. Nikola Vucevic |
| 2. Mohamed Bamba |
| 3. Timofey Mozgov |
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| PG | 1. Ben Simmons |
| 2. Markelle Fultz |
| 3. T.J. McConnell |
| 4. Jerryd Bayless |
| 5. Landry Shamet SidelinedLandry Shamet (ankle) has been cleared for light basketball activities. Shamet sprained his ankle at Summer League, but he's pain-free at this point and should be cleared for full-contact work for training camp. He won't be an impact player in fantasy hoops, though. Aug 13 |
| SG | 1. J.J. Redick |
| 2. Zhaire Smith SidelinedZhaire Smith underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair an acute Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot. Smith suffered the injury training in Las Vegas on Monday, August 6th. Per the Sixers official press release: "Additional information regarding Smith’s recovery and return-to-play timetable will be provided as available and when appropriate." We won't see Smith on the floor anytime soon, and he should be ignored in all fantasy formats. Aug 10 |
| 3. Shake Milton |
| SF | 1. Robert Covington SidelinedRobert Covington underwent successful surgery to repair the extensor tendon in his left middle finger. He suffered the injury back on Dec. 28, so Covington has been dealing with this for several months. This was a minor procedure and Covington will be re-evaluated in three weeks to determine if he can resume basketball activities. Covington was a letdown in the Boston series, but he'll be a key piece of the puzzle for the 76ers in 2018-19 for his perimeter defense and floor spacing. May 17 |
| 2. Wilson Chandler |
| 3. Furkan Korkmaz |
| PF | 1. Dario Saric |
| 2. Mike Muscala |
| C | 1. Joel Embiid |
| 2. Amir Johnson |
| 3. Jonah Bolden |
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| PG | 1. Brandon Knight |
| 2. Elie Okobo |
| 3. Isaiah Canaan |
| 4. Shaquille Harrison |
| SG | 1. Devin Booker |
| 2. Troy Daniels |
| 3. Davon Reed |
| SF | 1. Josh Jackson |
| 2. T.J. Warren SidelinedT.J. Warren (knee) and Troy Daniels (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks. The Suns will be without Warren, Daniels, Devin Booker (hand), Alan Williams (knee), Elfrid Payton (knee), Tyson Chandler (tankfest), Josh Jackson (why not?) and Marquese Chriss (hip) is expected to join those guys on the sidelines, meaning Phoenix will enter Tuesday's game with just eight active bodies. Tyler Ulis, Danuel House and Dragan Bender are all on the radar as potential streamers. Apr 10 |
| 3. Mikal Bridges |
| 4. George King |
| PF | 1. Trevor Ariza |
| 2. Marquese Chriss |
| 3. Dragan Bender |
| C | 1. Deandre Ayton SidelinedDeandre Ayton has been named to the All-NBA Summer League Second Team. Ayton looked great in limited doses at Summer League, pumping in averages of 14.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.0 block per game on 60% shooting in just 26.8 minutes per contest. He'll be a walking double-double threat his rookie year, and while the block totals won't be elite, they'll be there. Wade Baldwin IV, Jaren Jackson Jr., Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Trae Young were also named to the Summer League Second Team on Tuesday. Jul 17 |
| 2. Richaun Holmes |
| 3. Tyson Chandler |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | Sacramento Kings |
| PG | 1. Damian Lillard |
| 2. Seth Curry SidelinedBlazers GM Neil Olshey expressed confidence that offseason signing Seth Curry will fit well in a backcourt anchored by Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. Sidelined for the entire 2017-18 season due to a stress fracture in his left tibia, Curry signed a two-year deal with the Blazers last month. With Curry back to full strength, Olshey believes the combo guard can get back to the form that saw him average 12.8 points per game during the 2016-17 campaign. "Seth had a great year two years ago, he’s 100 percent healthy, he’s a big-time shooter, he knows how to play," Olshey said. "[T]he key with that position is ... they have to be able to play with and behind [Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum] equally. And we think Seth can do that." Aug 5 |
| 3. Wade Baldwin |
| SG | 1. C.J. McCollum |
| 2. Nik Stauskas |
| 3. Gary Trent Jr. |
| 4. Anfernee Simons |
| SF | 1. Moe Harkless |
| 2. Evan Turner |
| 3. Jake Layman |
| 4. K.J. McDaniels |
| PF | 1. Al-Farouq Aminu |
| 2. Caleb Swanigan |
| C | 1. Jusuf Nurkic |
| 2. Zach Collins SidelinedBlazers GM Neil Olshey spoke highly of Zach Collins for adding weight and muscle "without losing his quickness." The Blazers big man also drew praise for his defense, with Olshey noting that he allowed an average of 0.227 points per possession as a primary defender during Summer League, the stingiest number among 450 players. "I think a lot of [Collins' defense] has to do with how much stronger he is," Olshey said. "He can hold his ground in the post. He absorbs contact at the rim with verticality." Olshey also hinted that Collins' shooting range is one reason why the team was comfortable with losing Ed Davis via free agency, so expect him to get more looks from deep this season. Aug 5 |
| 3. Meyers Leonard |
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| PG | 1. Dejounte Murray |
| 2. Patty Mills |
| 3. Derrick White SidelinedSpurs guard Derrick White knows that he'll be in line for a bigger role next season, and he's eager to take on the challenge. "It's nice to know that [the Spurs] have faith in me, that they are confident in me," White said Wednesday. In addition to Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, who were traded to Toronto, the Spurs bid farewell to Tony Parker and Kyle Anderson in free agency. While a productive run in Summer League was cut short due to a strained right hamstring, White did not give any indication that the injury is still a concern. The development of White and Dejounte Murray, who moved into the starting lineup last season, will be key for a Spurs team that will be led on the perimeter by new addition DeMar DeRozan. Aug 8 |
| SG | 1. DeMar DeRozan |
| 2. Bryn Forbes |
| 3. Manu Ginobili |
| 4. Lonnie Walker SidelinedLonnie Walker IV (sprained ankle) says that he's "fully healed" after being forced to sit out the Spurs' Summer League finale last month. Walker was selected by the Spurs with the 18th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and in Las Vegas he averaged 11.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in four appearances. Walker, who averaged 11.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game in his lone season at Miami, won't lack for opportunities to earn minutes during his rookie season. In addition to losing Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green via a trade with Toronto that netted the team All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, the Spurs will also have to account for the departure of Kyle Anderson as he agreed to a deal with the Grizzlies. Aug 8 |
| SF | 1. Rudy Gay |
| 2. Marco Belinelli |
| PF | 1. LaMarcus Aldridge |
| 2. Dante Cunningham |
| 3. Davis Bertans |
| C | 1. Pau Gasol |
| 2. Jakob Poeltl |
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| PG | 1. De'Aaron Fox SidelinedDe'Aaron Fox (Achilles) will not play on Thursday. He is not going to play in Las Vegas, so Fox is officially done for summer league. Fox impressed on Monday in his California Classic debut, scoring 23 points with eight rebounds, six assists and three steals. This is likely precautionary and hopefully it won't affect him during the upcoming season. Jul 5 |
| 2. Yogi Ferrell |
| 3. Frank Mason SidelinedFrank Mason III (ankle) will not play Wednesday against Cleveland with a sprained right ankle. He is day-to-day for the rest of Vegas. Mason has not played well this month, which stings even more because De'Aaron Fox only played in one game. His injury likely won't keep him out for long, but Mason may have to fight for a rotation spot in the fall. Jul 11 |
| SG | 1. Bogdan Bogdanovic SidelinedBogdan Bogdanovic (knee surgery) is expected to resume full basketball activities in 8-10 weeks. That should keep him out of Las Vegas Summer League in July. Players often get a knee scope after the completion of a season, and it's not necessarily going to affect them negatively in the coming year. Bogdanovic took a step back in efficiency as the season went along, so he'll look to turn it around and he should be close to 100 percent for camp in the fall. Apr 25 |
| 2. Buddy Hield |
| 3. Ben McLemore |
| SF | 1. Justin Jackson |
| 2. Nemanja Bjelica |
| 3. Iman Shumpert SidelinedIman Shumpert (foot) has been cleared for 5-on-5 play. The Kings posted a video of Shumpert getting in some work running full court 5-on-5. He looks good in the video, getting to the cup, making cuts and pulling up for jumpers. This should mean he should be ready for the year, so it's possible coach Dave Joerger entertains the idea of putting him in the rotation, especially given Joerger's affinity to play veterans. Jul 25 |
| 4. Jamel Artis |
| PF | 1. Marvin Bagley SidelinedMarvin Bagley will miss 1-2 weeks with a pelvic bone bruise. An MRI confirmed the diagnosis on Monday afternoon. It's a bummer that we won't see Bagley again during the Summer League, but at least it's not a serious injury. His performance in Vegas was a mixed bag, but it's obvious that the Kings are high on him and he's going to get some serious burn alongside Harry Giles. Jul 9 |
| 2. Harry Giles |
| 3. Skal Labissiere SidelinedSkal Labissiere (ankle) will miss the season finale on Wednesday. This will be his fourth straight game on the shelf, but Labissiere should recover in plenty of time for Sacramento's summer program. The 22-year-old forward didn't take a huge step forward this season with the Kings showcasing Zach Randolph for months, but he did look solid after the All-Star break with 10.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.6 triples on 42.2% shooting from the field and 90.2% from the line. He does have some sleeper potential for next season. Apr 10 |
| C | 1. Willie Cauley-Stein |
| 2. Zach Randolph |
| 3. Kosta Koufos |
| 4. Deyonta Davis |
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| Toronto Raptors | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
| PG | 1. Kyle Lowry |
| 2. Delon Wright |
| 3. Fred VanVleet |
| 4. Lorenzo Brown |
| SG | 1. Danny Green SidelinedDanny Green said that he unknowingly played with a torn groin from December on during the 2017-18 season. He admitted that he knew he strained his groin in an early December game against the Celtics, but didn't realize until his exit physical with the Spurs that it was actually torn. We're not sure if this will affect Green for the 2018-19 season, but if he could play through it for almost six months, he should be fine after giving it time to heal. Jul 24 |
| 2. C.J. Miles |
| 3. Malachi Richardson |
| SF | 1. Kawhi Leonard SidelinedRaptors head coach Nick Nurse said Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green "guard the [expletive] out of people." "We’ll have a much different thought process [defensively]," Nurse said. "We will be a little bit more aggressive. We’re going to really make a focus on trying to create more turnovers." The Raptors could very well be the best defensive team in the league this year after finishing fifth in defensive rating last season and adding a two-time DPOY and four-time All-Defensive player in Leonard and a one-time All-Defensive player in Green. Nurse also said Kawhi Leonard "lit up like a Christmas Tree" when they had their first sitdown together. Jul 28 |
| 2. OG Anunoby |
| 3. Norman Powell |
| PF | 1. Serge Ibaka |
| 2. Pascal Siakam |
| C | 1. Jonas Valanciunas |
| 2. Greg Monroe |
| 3. Chris Boucher |
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| PG | 1. John Wall |
| 2. Tomas Satoransky |
| 3. Chasson Randle |
| SG | 1. Bradley Beal |
| 2. Austin Rivers SidelinedJohn Wall deflected a question in early July about Washington potentially playing three-guard lineups late in games next season. Interviewer Chris Miller floated the idea of Wall closing games alongside Beal and Austin Rivers, and Wall responded that it was "fun and interesting." He also described the Wizards' overall moves this summer as being "pretty interesting," though, so it's not a glowing review. He described Rivers as a "competitive ... high-volume shooter" and quickly pivoted to Rivers' abilities as a go-to scorer with the second unit. It doesn't sound like a roundly endorsed concept but we'll see if coach Scott Brooks experiments with it during the preseason. Jul 22 |
| 3. Jodie Meeks SidelinedJodie Meeks has reportedly picked up his player option with the Wizards for the 2018-19 season. Meeks will remain in Washington, but he'll still need to miss the first 19 games of the 2018-19 season due to his suspension for violating the leagues' Anti-Drug program. He's not a factor in fantasy hoops. Jun 12 |
| SF | 1. Otto Porter SidelinedOtto Porter was able to get in his first post-surgery workout on Monday. Porter went under the knife back in April to address a build-up of blood flow in his left leg contusion, but the fact that he's already working out suggests he'll be fine by the time training camp rolls along. Porter was a top-20 guy this past season and he shouldn't have much trouble replicating that success in 2018. Jul 9 |
| 2. Kelly Oubre |
| 3. Troy Brown Jr. |
| PF | 1. Markieff Morris |
| 2. Jeff Green |
| 3. Jason Smith |
| 4. Devin Robinson |
| C | 1. Dwight Howard |
| 2. Ian Mahinmi |
| 3. Thomas Bryant |
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