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With both of Minnesota’s big men sitting this one out, Naz Reid should be in line for a featured role against Orlando. Kyle Anderson and Joan Beringer should see additional run, too.

To get the deal done, the Celtics declined Harper’s $2.6 million option. He appeared in 29 games last season, 18 more than his first three NBA seasons combined. In those appearances, Harper averaged 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 11.8 minutes. The new deal gives Harper added security, but he’s unlikely to affect fantasy basketball next season.

Acquired from the Timberwolves as part of the Ayo Dosunmu trade at the February deadline, Miller averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 27 appearances for the Bulls. He had a promising end to the season, hitting double figures in scoring in 17 of his final 18 games. During that run, Miller averaged 14.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 three-pointers while shooting 54.6 percent from the field. With the Bulls selecting Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of last week’s draft, Miller’s path to fantasy relevance to begin next season is not great.

Boyd, whose college career began at FAU in 2020, spent four seasons (playing three) with the Owls before stops at San Diego State (2025-26) and Wisconsin (2025-26). As a Badger, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 20.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 31.9 minutes per game, shooting 48.0 percent from the field, 36.5 percent from three and 83.0 percent from the foul line. A second-team All-Big Ten selection, Boyd played well during the NBA Draft Combine, but his age (25) likely factored into the guard going undrafted.

After two seasons at Wyoming, Ike played three at Gonzaga, emerging as one of the most dominant post presences in college basketball. As a redshirt senior, the 6-foot-9, 250-pound pivot averaged 19.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 56.3 percent from the field and 79.7 percent from the foul line. Ike became more comfortable stepping out on the perimeter during his time playing for Mark Few. However, the All-American still needs time to develop a consistent shot to become a reliable pick-and-pop option.

Clark’s production this past season didn’t differ much from the prior. While scoring, rebounding, and assisting at similar levels, he regressed as a shooter in his second NBA season, posting averages of 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 13.1 minutes per game. The wing and guard rooms remain crowded in Minnesota with the reported acquisition of LaMelo Ball and the re-signing of Ayo Dosunmu. However, Clark’s three-year deal suggests the Timberwolves still value him and want him to remain in the nightly rotation.

Looney’s first season away from Golden State was one of the least productive of his career. The veteran forward appeared in just 21 games, averaging 2.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 14.6 minutes per game. His on-court impact was minimal for a struggling Pelicans team, and his fantasy basketball impact was even less. He is not expected to have value in fantasy leagues next season.

Hartenstein’s reported deal will keep him under contract with OKC through the 2028-29 season. His new contract allows the Thunder to keep their starting center and a key piece from their 2024-25 championship team. He’s coming off a season in which he averaged 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Hartenstein’s fantasy value can be tricky to gauge, as he’s missed at least 25 regular-season games in each of his two seasons in OKC. However, he’s a nightly double-double threat with playmaking ability that could be a useful piece for fantasy managers.

Trent Jr., an eight-year veteran, is coming off his least productive NBA season since he was a rookie. Still, he came close to averaging double figures in points as a part-time starter while shooting a solid 36.0 percent from beyond the arc. He has never offered much more from a fantasy standpoint than the aforementioned scoring and three-point shooting, so there’s no reason to expect him to provide much fantasy value as his production and playing time continue to decline. Yet, he could serve as a solid role player on the wing for a team looking for floor spacing and perimeter defense.

Alvarado pushed back the deadline to make a decision on his player option to Friday, giving him and the Knicks time to make a deal. Had he opted into the final season of his contract, the point guard would have received $4.5 million. Alvarado’s agreement to the new deal gives the front office a little more room to fill out the Knicks’ roster, especially if it’s backloaded. Given his role as Jalen Brunson’s backup, “Grand Theft Alvarado” is more important to the Knicks than to fantasy managers.

The 6-foot, 180-pound Miles played six seasons of college basketball: three at Troy and one each at High Point, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt. This past season, he helped lead Vanderbilt to a second-round appearance in the NCAA tournament, averaging 16.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.6 steals and 1.7 three-pointers. Miles largely relied on his basketball IQ and defensive instincts to wreak havoc on that end of the floor, and he was also a solid playmaker in the two-man game.