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After appearing in only 16 games as a rookie, Martin’s looking to earn a longer look from the Hawks in 2023-24. The former UConn standout was outstanding on Wednesday, putting up a game-high point total while also being a factor in the rebound and assist categories. Expecting quality fantasy production from Martin would be too much right now, but he should figure more prominently in the competition for minutes on the wing when training camp begins.

Shamet has been a solid floor spacer for the entirety of his career, but he won’t be more than a depth piece for New York. His role will likely be too small for him to have any significant impact in fantasy basketball.

The 33rd overall pick in the 2022 draft, Koloko played in 58 games for the Raptors during the 2022-23 season before a blood clot issue threatened his NBA career. He did not play last season and needs to be cleared by the NBA’s fitness panel before that changes. However, according to Charania, multiple NBA teams have expressed interest in signing Koloko, with the Lakers considered frontrunners. Toronto, San Antonio, and the LA Clippers are also reportedly interested.

Two days after the Celtics signed Schakel to an Exhibit 10 contract, he has been waived. This transaction sets the stage for Schakel to return to the Maine Red Claws, who he played for last season. Remaining with the Red Claws for at least 60 days will earn the former San Diego State guard a $77,500 bonus.

Badji spent his rookie season in Portland, appearing in 22 games for the Trail Blazers. He didn’t offer much value, averaging 1.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 10.3 minutes. Milwaukee already has 14 players on guaranteed deals, so the decision to subsequently waive Badji was unsurprising. Look for him to land with the team’s G League affiliate.

It’s been an eventful summer for Diakite, whose player rights were traded twice. First, he was sent to Brooklyn as part of the Mikal Bridges trade, with the Knicks paying him $1.4 million to help consummate the deal. Two weeks later, Diakite was traded to Memphis, with the Grizzlies waiving him on August 27. On Friday, the Suns’ G League affiliate acquired Diakite’s G League rights from the Westchester Knicks, and it was reported shortly after that he’ll go through training camp with the Suns. The Exhibit 10 contract means that if the Suns waive Diakite and he spends 60 days with their G League affiliate, he’ll receive a $77,500 bonus.

The Blazers are undoubtedly familiar with Moore, who agreed to a 10-day contract with the team on January 20. The former University of Houston standout played most of last season with the Rip City Remix, Portland’s G League affiliate, and he tallied 12 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in the Blazers’ season finale on April 14. Moore’s signing will not impact fantasy basketball, as he’s likely to play more for the Remix than the Blazers.

The sixth overall pick in the 2019 draft, Culver has failed to lock down a consistent role in the NBA. After appearing in 10 games for the Hawks during the 2022-23 season, he spent the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign with Rio Grande Valley in the NBA G League. Look for Culver to land with Orlando’s G League affiliate ultimately.

After playing his first professional season overseas, Williams played the majority of the 2023-24 campaign with Miami’s G League affiliate in Sioux Falls. The exception was two 10-day contracts with the Raptors to end the season, with Williams making seven appearances. He accounted for 2.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 15.3 minutes in those outings. Williams’ signing will not impact fantasy basketball; look for him to land with Sioux Falls ultimately.

Schakel will participate in the Celtics training camp for the second consecutive fall. Ultimately waived before the start of the season, he averaged 13.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA G League. Expect Schakel to remain with the Red Claws, as Boston has limited roster spots (and cap space) to work with.

Randle has been out of the NBA since the 2020-21 season when he appeared in 41 games for the Magic. After being waived by Phoenix before the 2021-22 campaign, Randle has played overseas and in the G League, most recently for AEK Athens in Greece. Given Minnesota’s depth at the point guard position, Randle will likely land with the franchise’s G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves. Iowa acquired Randle’s returning player rights from the Oklahoma City Blue earlier Monday.