Boston Celtics shooting guard Anfernee Simons remains on the trade block. "I have talked to other teams who have said they are actively trying to trade Anfernee Simons," said ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Wednesday's Hoop Collective Podcast. "Whether they can or not is another [thing]." Getting rid of Simons and his $27.7 million expiring contract would help the Celtics avoid the luxury tax next season. Simons has developed into a proven scorer in the league and has plenty more to offer after turning 26 just last month. With the Portland Trail Blazers, Simons averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists in 32.7 minutes last season.

Power forward Dominick Barlow has signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 22-year-old joins his third NBA team after previously spending time with the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks. Barlow made 35 appearances with the Hawks last season, averaging 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 10.7 minutes. In the G League, Barlow has averaged 18.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks for his career. Philadelphia waived Alex Reese to make room for Barlow on the roster.

The San Antonio Spurs are bringing back point guard Jordan McLaughlin on a one-year deal. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, McLaughlin has agreed to a $3 million deal. The 29-year-old was acquired by the Spurs from the Sacramento Kings last season in the De'Aaron Fox trade. McLaughlin was a third-string guard on the squad, averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 assists in 6.9 minutes across 18 games. His role is unlikely to change in 2025-26, with Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle all ahead of him on the depth chart.

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe won't play in Thursday's Summer League meeting with the San Antonio Spurs. The rookie, selected No. 3 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, looked good in the Sixers' Salt Lake Summer League opener versus Utah, amassing 28 points, 10 boards, four assists, two blocks, and one steal. However, he missed the final two games due to a thumb injury. Fortunately, the ailment doesn't appear too serious, with doctors diagnosing the 19-year-old with a sprain. For now, Edgecombe is considered day-to-day, although the team will surely play it safe, meaning there's a chance fans won't see him on the court in Las Vegas. He will be reevaluated on Saturday.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker agreed to a two-year, $145 million extension with the franchise. It's the "highest annual salary" in NBA history, with Booker now in line to earn $316 million in the next five seasons. Phoenix recently sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. There's also a good chance that Bradley Beal won't be on the roster come the regular season. However, with the extension, it's apparent the club is fully committed to building around Booker moving ahead. The 28-year-old has spent his entire career in Phoenix, appearing in 673 regular-season contests, most recently finishing the 2024 campaign by averaging 25.6 points and a career-high 7.1 assists. With that in mind, Booker is expected to remain a top fantasy option for years to come. He should also have at least a few more All-Star selections before he calls it a career.

Utah Jazz forward/centerKyle Filipowski logged 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes on the floor during Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Filipowski earned his second straight Summer League double-double. The 21-year-old is averaging 17.0 points and 11.3 rebounds in 26.6 minutes per contest across three Summer League outings. With a young Jazz roster, the former Duke standout will likely take on a larger role in 2025-26, posting averages of 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds across 72 outings last season.

On Tuesday, Los Angeles Lakers guardDalton Knecht finished with 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and eight rebounds in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 89-88 Summer League victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Knecht got back on track after logging just four points in a loss to the Heat on Sunday. From beyond the arc, he also drained four three-pointers. The 23-year-old appeared in 78 regular-season contests for the Lakers last season, posting averages of 9.1 points and 2.8 rebounds across 19.2 minutes per game. Knecht will have to battle for minutes and could find himself out of the Lakers' rotation during the upcoming campaign.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Darius Bazley finished with 27 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during a 89-88 Summer League win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Bazley was drafted by the Jazz in 2019 with the 23rd overall pick. He last appeared in the NBA during the 2023-24 season, playing in a total of nine games for both the Jazz and 76ers. The 25-year-old is looking to make his way back to the league after suiting up for 11 G League games in 2024-25 for the Delaware Blue Coats, averaging 18.5 points and 9.6 rebounds across 30.8 minutes per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal could be worth up to $250 million. Holmgren just finished his third NBA season, averaging 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 27.4 minutes. He was limited to 32 games due to a hip injury. The 23-year-old missed his entire rookie year with a foot problem. While Holmgren's health issues are something fantasy managers should keep in mind, he is a uniquely talented big man and is set to be part of the Thunder's core for the foreseeable future.

The San Antonio Spurs have traded guard Malaki Branham to the Washington Wizards. Branham was shipped out along with fellow guard Blake Wesley and a second-round draft pick in exchange for big man Kelly Olynyk. He will leave Texas after averaging only 9.1 minutes per game in 2024-25. Overall, Branham posted 8.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes with the Spurs over three seasons. Although he has shown some potential at times, Branham's fantasy outlook seems bleak after leaving San Antonio, since the Wizards have several guards ahead of him on the depth chart, including established players like CJ McCollum and Marcus Smart.

The San Antonio Spurs have acquired forward/center Kelly Olynyk in a trade with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards only recently picked up Olynyk from the New Orleans Pelicans but are moving him on in exchange for guards Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, and a 2026 second-round pick. Olynyk will add depth behind star big man Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio, which will limit his fantasy value. Last season, Olynyk averaged 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 20.3 minutes across 44 games with the Pelicans and Toronto Raptors.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis has undergone a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The star big man is expected to be fully healthy for training camp. Davis is gearing up for his first full campaign in Dallas. Due to a groin injury, he was limited to only nine appearances with his new team in 2024-25, averaging 20.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.2 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game. With Kyrie Irving (knee) expected to be sidelined for most of next season, the stage is set for Davis to make a big impact.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has no interest in signing a contract extension this offseason. The three-time MVP is eligible to sign a three-year, $200 million extension until Oct. 20, but he reportedly plans to delay contract negotiations until next summer. In 12 months, Jokic could earn an extra $77 million on his contract. Currently, Jokic is two years into a five-year, $276 million deal. Since Jokic still has several seasons left on his current contract, he isn't leaving anytime soon, and the Nuggets have no reason to panic. It's simply a financial decision for Jokic to wait until next summer before starting extension talks.

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Ajay Mitchell finished with 16 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 89-78 Summer League victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Mitchell has now posted a total of 40 points across two Summer League contests. During his rookie campaign in 2024-25, the 21-year-old saw action in 36 regular-season contests, averaging 6.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting in 16.6 minutes per game. Despite seeing limited time on the floor in the playoffs, the Thunder obviously views Mitchell as a talented guard with a lot of potential, signing him to a three-year, $9 million contract this summer.

According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Vasilije Micic on Monday. Micic was recently traded to the Bucks from the Hornets forPat Connaughtonand two second-round picks. Now, as a free agent, the 31-year-old will likely search for other opportunities in the NBA and Europe. During the 2024-25 campaign, Micic saw action in 41 regular-season contests with the Hornets and Suns, posting averages of 6.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.

On Monday, Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh posted 37 points (9-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 13-14 FT), four rebounds, two steals, and one assist during 27 minutes on the floor in a 112-111 Summer League victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. 15 of Sensabaugh's 27 points came in the fourth quarter. The 21-year-old has put together two impressive outings to open Summer League, registering a total of 56 points and 11 rebounds across 54 minutes. Sensabaugh is coming off his second NBA season, finishing with 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 71 contests in 2024-25.

Memphis Grizzlies forwardGG Jackson IIfinished with 27 points (11-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, and two blocks in 30 minutes during a 112-111 Summer League loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday. The 20-year-old missed the first half of the 2024-25 campaign due to a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot and was limited to just 29 regular-season appearances. He has since recovered and bounced back, posting 47 points in 58 minutes on the floor across two Summer League outings. After Summer League concludes, Jackson could see an uptick in minutes, providing the Grizzlies with an offensive threat off the bench during the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey finished with eight points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists during 35 minutes in a 112-111 Summer League victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Bailey rebounded after posting just eight points on 3-of-13 shooting during his first Summer League appearance on Saturday in Salt Lake City. After an improved performance during Monday's contest, the 18-year-old now has a total of 26 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists across 60 minutes in two Summer League outings.

Atlanta Hawks point guard Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) is expected to return to the court in the Las Vegas Summer League. The 21-year-old saw his 2024-25 campaign end early due to a right shoulder surgery. Before he was shut down in December, Bufkin averaged 5.3 points and 1.7 assists in 12.4 minutes. Due to health issues, Bufkin has made only 27 appearances during his first two NBA seasons. According to Grant Afseth of RG, Bufkin "has impressed coaches and staff with his rhythm, athleticism, and poise in open runs" since he was medically cleared. While Bufkin is set for a comeback in Las Vegas, Afseth notes that he may only appear in a few games.

The Milwaukee Bucks and point guard Vasilije Micic have agreed to a contract buyout. The 31-year-old gave up $6.1 million of his $8.1 million salary as part of the agreement, with the Bucks stretching the remaining salary on Micic's contract over the next three seasons. Micic is expected to resume his career in Europe. As a former EuroLeague MVP and top scorer, the Serbian guard should have no shortage of suitors. Micic joined the NBA in 2023-24 and appeared in 101 games over two seasons. He averaged 6.8 points and 3.9 assists in 19.4 minutes while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets, and Phoenix Suns.