Fantasy Basketball

Ja Morant, Norman Powell and other offseason moves affecting fantasy basketball in 2026-27

Between trades and players deciding to stay put, there has not been as much star power in this summer’s free agency window.

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NBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs

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NBA: Playoffs-Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics

Fantasy Fallout: Celtics reportedly trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George, picks

NBA: Playoffs-Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers

Fantasy Fallout: Kawhi Leonard reportedly returns to Toronto and Brandon Ingram heads west

LeBron James next team odds 2026: Will LBJ join Stephen Curry, Draymond Green on Warriors? Reunion with Heat?

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen-East Regional-St. Johns at Duke

Isaiah Evans, Otega Oweh among second-rounders who could be fantasy-relevant

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Dybantsa, Acuff Jr. headline rookies to watch this summer

Summer League play begins this weekend in California and Utah before the entire NBA meets in Las Vegas next week.

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Cedric Coward

MEM Guard #23

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Cedric Coward added 19 points (6-of-10 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one block and five three-pointers in the loss to the Warriors on Sunday.

Coward was, again, one of Memphis’ top performers on Sunday. He struggled inside the arc but was lethal from beyond it, draining all five of his three-point attempts before finishing tied for a team-high 19 points. The second-year guard also fared well on the glass and as a facilitator in the loss. If he can increase his three-point efficiency and take a step forward as a passer, he should be in for a good sophomore season as it pertains to fantasy basketball.
Cameron Boozer

MEM Forward

Cameron Boozer totaled 19 points (7-of-17 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors.

Boozer bounced back from a rough shooting performance to tie a team high in points on Sunday. He drained three triples and was solid on the boards, yet again. The No. 3 overall pick had a strong summer overall and is in line to be one of Memphis’ featured players this upcoming season. He’s got a lot of room for growth and development, but should still be a reliable contributor in fantasy leagues as a rookie.
LJ Cryer

GSW Guard #18

LJ Cryer amassed 15 points (5-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, six assists and four three-pointers in the win on Sunday over the Grizzlies.

Cryer had a strong showing in the Warriors’ championship-game victory in Las Vegas. He led the team in three-pointers, with his total accounting for 80 percent of his points. The second-year guard also functioned as Golden State’s best facilitator in the win. Cryer remains on a two-way contract at the moment, but even if he earns a full roster spot, he’s unlikely to have a noteworthy impact in fantasy leagues this season.
Yaxel Lendeborg

GSW Forward

Yaxel Lendenborg finished Sunday’s win over the Grizzlies with 21 points (9-of-18 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two three-pointers.

Lendenborg scored nine points in the fourth quarter, including seven straight down the stretch, to help the Warriors overcome a double-digit deficit in the final frame to secure the win. The double-double he tallied along the way was enough to earn the Most Valuable Player award. Lendenborg, the 11th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, has now won two championships this calendar year. His contributions to winning and a strong summer showing overall could make him an interesting player this upcoming fantasy basketball season.
Mark Sears

DEN Guard #19

Mark Sears finished Sunday’s win over the Raptors with 17 points (2-of-11 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), one rebound, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer.

Despite inefficient shooting, the unrestricted free agent logged another solid overall performance, following Friday’s 26 points with 17 points and six assists on Sunday. He put together some quality production during the Las Vegas Summer League, which could help his chances of landing on an NBA roster beyond the offseason. Still, he likely won’t have an impact this season in regards to fantasy basketball.
Ryan Nembhard

ATL Guard #9

Ryan Nembhard has been traded to the Hawks.

Nembhard carved out a role for himself on Dallas last season after going undrafted and proved he could be a reliable table-setter. Atlanta brought back CJ McCollum, drafted Kingston Flemings and traded for Devin Carter, so Nembhard will likely be competing with Carter for a few minutes off the bench in the backcourt. However, if injuries pop up, Nembhard will be able to fill in temporarily and provide plenty of assists.
Luguentz Dort

ATL Guard #5

Luguentz Dort has been traded to the Hawks along with Ryan Nembhard in a deal that sends three second-round picks to the Thunder and Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks.

Thunder GM Sam Presti continues to restructure his roster, and instead of declining Dort’s team option, he has found a new home for him in Atlanta. Dort will be another strong defender for Atlanta, alongside Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kingston Flemings on the perimeter. Dort will have a chance to fill in as a starter on the wing, though he should at least play a significant role off the bench.
Zaccharie Risacher

DAL Forward #10

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Zaccharie Risacher has been traded to the Mavericks in a deal that sends Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks and three second-round picks to the Thunder.

The former No. 1 overall pick wasn’t able to figure things out in Atlanta, but he’ll get a fresh start in Dallas. With Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz running the show for the Mavs, they have rebuilt this roster around Cooper Flagg by adding multiple new players in the frontcourt, including Risacher, Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson. Risacher’s role will likely be limited off the bench to start his tenure with Dallas, though a fresh start on a rebuilding team could yield him the opportunity to develop into the player the Hawks hoped he would become. The three second-round picks heading to OKC are Chicago’s 2027 pick from Dallas and most favorable picks in 2031 and 2032 from Atlanta.
Moussa Cisse

DAL Center #45

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Mavericks have matched the two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet that Moussa Cissé signed with the Knicks.

With the Knicks and Cissé agreeing to an offer sheet on Saturday afternoon, the Mavericks had until Monday to decide whether they would match it. Dallas didn’t even wait until the end of Saturday to match the offer, which gets the 6-foot-11 center a two-year guaranteed contract. Cissé had his moments as a rookie, most notably grabbing 20 rebounds in the Mavericks’ season finale. The Mavericks have solid depth at center, but holding onto Cissé gives them a needed insurance policy after Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II struggled with injuries last season.
Adou Thiero

LAL Forward #1

Adou Thiero amassed 18 points (6-of-6 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Saturday’s loss to the Warriors.

Thiero capped his summer with a perfect shooting performance, as he did not miss a shot from the field or the foul line on Saturday. Add in the rebounds, and he finished with his second double-double in Las Vegas. While the Lakers did make multiple frontcourt signings this summer, there is still a need for Thiero’s athleticism. He isn’t a player who must be selected in drafts, but it would be unsurprising if Thiero found a role within JJ Redick’s rotation.

MUST-SEE ClIPS

Unpacking three-way trade between Hawks, OKC, Mavs

July 19, 2026 12:50 PM

Grant Liffmann discusses the Lu Dort trade reports, including how it will impact the three teams involved (Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City and Dallas Mavericks).

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