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Cavs Keeping Dean Wade
The Cavaliers have exercised the team option of forward Dean Wade for 2022-23. Wade, who will earn nearly $2 million, has averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists throughout his time in Cleveland. He did end up succumbing to a season-ending meniscus tear in his right knee, but he is expected to maintain a... Read More
James Harden Likely To Opt In
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is anticipated to exercise his $47.37 million player option for the 2022-23 season. However, according to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, there's also an expectation the former MVP will then agree to a short-term contract for "as many as two more years." After a subpar tenure in Brooklyn, the 32-year-old... Read More
Mike D'Antoni Expected To Meet With Michael Jordan
Mike D'Antoni is expected to meet with Hornets owner Michael Jordan to discuss the head coaching vacancy. The 71-year-old, who last served as an advisor for the Pelicans in 2021, was a finalist for the position before Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson verbally agreed to the job. However, after Atkinson withdrew his name from consideration, it... Read More
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Picks Up Player Option
Toronto Raptors guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk exercised his $1.9 million player option. After averaging 10.3 points in 2020-21 in OKC, the 25-year-old wasn't as effective for the Raptors last season, averaging just 4.6 points and shooting a rough 30.6% from behind the arc. He isn't expected to draw any fantasy interest for the 2022-23 campaign, primarily... Read More
Bradley Beal Will Decline Player Option
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will turn down his $36.4 million player option. The multi-time All-Star remained mum on his future. However, it now appears he will head to free agency after spending his entire career in D.C. Unquestionably, Beal is one of the most talented players in the league, holding lifetime averages of 22.1... Read More
Pat Connaughton Picks Up Player Option
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton is exercising his $5.7 million player option for the 2022-23 campaign. The 29-year-old has been a relatively reliable option during his tenure with the organization. He finished the 2021 season by averaging 9.9 points, 4.2 boards, and 1.3 assists while shooting 39.5% from deep but did miss some time due... Read More
Jerami Grant Traded To Portland
The Pistons have traded forward Jerami Grant to the Trail Blazers for a 2025 first-round pick. The teams will also swap the No. 36 and 46 overall selections in the 2022 NBA Draft. The 28-year-old, who was acquired from Detroit in a sign-and-trade deal with Denver back in 2020, averaged 20.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6... Read More
John Wall Picks Up Player Option
Houston Rockets guard John Wall has unsurprisingly accepted his player option for next season. This was a no-brainer for Wall considering the option is worth $47.4 million. Wall didn't play a single minute last season, so he's not going to get anywhere near that amount of money in free agency. In fact, Wall is the... Read More
Kendrick Nunn Accepts Player Option
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has decided to accept his $5.25 million player option for next season. This doesn't come as a surprise after Nunn missed all of the 2021-2022 campaign due to a right knee bone bruise. However, Nunn averaged 14.9 points and 2.1 triples in his first two seasons with the Miami... Read More
Heat Extend Qualifying Offer To Caleb Martin
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin will be a restricted free agent this summer. The organization has extended a $2.1 million qualifying offer to Martin. He played a key role off the bench for the Heat last season. That being said, he would certainly draw plenty of interest in free agency. Martin didn't play a ton... Read More
Cory Joseph Has Opted Into Player Option
Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph has reportedly opted into his $5.1 million player option for next season. He averaged eight points and 3.6 assists across 65 games last season with Detroit. Joseph started 39 games for the Pistons, often times alongside Cade Cunningham. The expectation is that Cunningham will do more of the ball handling... Read More
Nicolas Batum Expected To Decline Player Option
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is expected to decline his player option for next season. The veteran forward appears ready to decline his $3.3 million option and head to free agency. He started 54 games with the Clippers last season, but has become more of a role player. Batum averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 rebounds,... Read More
WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks, Betting Picks (6/21/22): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel, Best Bets
We have four WNBA games on tap for Tuesday night. The Wings and Dream take each other on in the early game, then the other three start around the same time, three hours later. I'll be providing daily fantasy lineup picks for the WNBA this season here at RotoBaller. In addition, I'll be sprinkling in... Read More
Collin Sexton Cleared For Basketball Activities
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (knee) has been cleared for full basketball activities. It's undoubtedly good news for the club, and it comes after the 23-year-old missed most of last season because of a torn meniscus in his left knee. Sexton has been a proven fantasy asset since being drafted by the Cavs four years... Read More
Lou Williams Plans To Keep Playing
Upcoming unrestricted free agent guard Lou Williams plans to continue playing. The multi-time Sixth Man of the Year has been a reliable option for teams throughout most of his career. However, he took a step backward throughout the last two seasons in Atlanta, averaging only 7.4 points. Nonetheless, the 35-year-old has an excellent chance of... Read More
Contract Talks With Kevin Porter Jr. May Be Coming
Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to enter contract discussions with the team. The 22-year-old can agree to a rookie-scale extension as soon as July 1. But if an agreement isn't reached, he will likely be headed for restricted free agency by the summer of 2023. After starting his career in Cleveland, Porter... Read More
Timberwolves Interested In Clint Capela
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela has been rumored to be on the move ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. His name has already been linked to a swap for Deandre Ayton. Yet, another franchise is seemingly interested in acquiring his services, the Timberwolves. It's unknown who Minnesota would be willing to exchange. But if Capela ends... Read More
Teams Expect Miles Bridges To Request Max Deal
Upcoming free agent forward Miles Bridges is anticipated to require a max offer heading into October, league executives believe. However, while Charlotte has the ability to match any offer heading his way, there are rumors that the franchise may be hesitant to do so. The 24-year-old was an explosive option on the offensive end for... Read More
Kenyon Martin Jr. Reportedly Requests Trade
Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. has reportedly requested a trade. The 21-year-old hasn't been a consistent fantasy option since entering the league. However, he averaged 14.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists throughout two starts last season, so it's evident there's an upside. With Houston looking to make moves ahead of the 2022 NBA... Read More
Pistons Would Like To Bring Back Marvin Bagley III
Upcoming free agent Marvin Bagley III undoubtedly has failed to live up to expectations since being selected with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft. He's averaged 13.6 points and 7.4 rebounds throughout his career, although he hasn't logged more than 62 games in any given season. However, after the Pistons landed... Read More
John Collins Expected To Be Moved
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is expected to get moved soon. With the start of the new league year on the horizon, the veteran's name continues to be tied into multiple trade scenarios, with a potential swap with the Suns for Deandre Ayton one of the many possibilities. The 24-year-old had his best season during... Read More
P.J. Tucker Declining Player Option
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker will decline his $7.4 million player option and become a free agent. The 37-year-old has averaged 7.1 points, 5.6 boards, and 1.1 steals throughout his career. With numbers like that, Tucker hasn't been known as the most impactful fantasy option on the planet. However, he can get hot every now... Read More
Kyrie Irving And Brooklyn At A Crossroads
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving might be on his way out. With rumblings that the relationship between Irving and the organization is damaged beyond repair, it's no longer a foregone conclusion that the All-Star will exercise his $36.9 million player option. Instead, he may test his luck in free agency, although Brooklyn still has the... Read More
Bradley Beal Knows Where He Plans On Playing
Upcoming unrestricted free agent guard Bradley Beal admitted he's already decided where he'll be suiting up next season. However, the veteran is refusing to disclose where that will be. Without a doubt, Beal has been one of the most productive players in the league over the years, so naturally, he is expected to receive a... Read More
Kevon Looney Getting Attention Ahead Of Free Agency
Upcoming unrestricted free agent center Kevon Looney has already begun to receive attention, with the Charlotte and Sacramento emerging as potential landing spots. The veteran played every game in 2021-22, starting 80 of them. Overall, he was a reliable presence for the Warriors and filled in admirably for James Wiseman (knee), who missed the entire... Read More
Monte Morris Receiving Interest From Teams
Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris is receiving trade interest from clubs throughout the league. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 12.6 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.0 boards while shooting 39.5% from deep last season and was a pivotal component of the team's starting rotation. He has two years and $18.9 million remaining on his current deal.... Read More
Thanasis Antetokounmpo To Remain In Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo exercised his $1.88 million player option on Saturday. The 29-year-old averaged 3.6 points and 2.1 assists throughout 9.9 minutes of work last season. He'll likely continue to play sparingly in 2022-23, potentially getting a few starts here or there. However, he shouldn't offer much for managers and will likely go... Read More
Jeff Green Exercises Player Option
Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green exercised his $4.5 million player option on Sunday, potentially keeping him on the roster for 2022-23. The 35-year-old played a vital role for the club last season due to the absence of Michael Porter Jr. (back), finishing with averages of 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists throughout 63 starts.... Read More
Darvin Ham Challenging Russell Westbrook
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is expected to remain with the organization after months of trade rumors. The former MVP finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists, a decline from the year before. As a result, he was scrutinized throughout the season, although new head coach Darvin Ham... Read More
WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks, Betting Picks (6/19/22): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel, Best Bets
Busy day of WNBA action on Sunday as 10 of the league's 12 teams are in action. The action gets going early with the Storm taking on the Liberty, while the highlight of the day is the Sun and the Mystics. I'll be providing daily fantasy lineup picks for the WNBA this season here at... Read More
