UTA • Forward-Center • #20
No surprise here as Collins opts in to the final year of a multiyear contract he originally signed with the Atlanta Hawks in 2021. The 27-year-old power forward averaged 19 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game, but did so in a career-low 40 games played last year. Collins would seem to be a trade candidate for the Jazz now that he’s officially on an expiring contract.
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While Utah made this pick, it will be headed to Washington with the Jazz receiving the 18th overall pick (Walter Clayton Jr.). As for Riley, the 19-year-old forward showcased some intriguing upside during his freshman season at Illinois. He averaged 12.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes per game. The numbers weren’t great, but the 6'9" playmaker could be an impactful player in the future as his development progresses. Defense wasn’t a strong point for Riley, and he didn’t contribute many steals or blocks, which is concerning for fantasy managers. However, he has the potential to be a dynamic offensive player as both a scorer and a playmaker. Riley joins a Wizards roster that already has some young talent on the perimeter, including Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington. With Khris Middleton also in the fold, Riley’s fantasy value may be limited next season.
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The extension keeps Hardy with Utah through the 2030-31 season. The new deal is a vote of confidence from Utah’s front office as the team continues its rebuild in the post Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert era. Hardy has a record of 85-161 through three seasons as Utah’s head coach, but it’s hard to put that on him given how often the Jazz have sat starters over his tenure. The team could be on the upswing with a 14 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Source: Shams Charania
UTA • F-C • #34
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Tshiebwe hasn’t been able to carve out a role in the NBA since going undrafted in 2023, but whenever he gets the opportunity to play, he dominates the glass. He has played in 10 games since the All-Star break and has finished with at least 10 rebounds in eight of them. Sunday’s game was his third-straight double-double, which is a great way for him to end the season. Unfortunately, there isn’t currently a clear path for him to play rotation minutes next season, so we may have to wait until next March and April for him to shine.
CHI • Forward-Center • #21
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As one of the youngest prospects in this class, Essengue is an intriguing two-way talent. He stands 6'10" without shoes and has nearly a 7'1" wingspan, which will help him contribute defensively early on.. There isn’t a ton of offensive creation in his game at this point, but he can still find ways to make an impact, especially as a cutter. In 59 games for Ratiopharm Ulm this season, Essengue averaged 10.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 22.9 minutes per game. His postseason performance featured plenty of highs and lows, which isn’t surprising for an 18-year-old playing professionally. There will likely be more of the same during his rookie year. Due to his physical measurements and positional versatility, Essengue’s draft prospects improved throughout the process. Joining Chicago, he’ll look to form a wing partnership with Matas Buzelis, the Bulls’ first-round pick in 2024.
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
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Rumors had been heating up shortly before the deal went down, and now it’s official: Porzingis is headed to Atlanta. It’s unclear how he’ll fit into the rotation; Onyeka Okongwu thrived as a starter down the stretch of last season. It will likely result in another minutes split at center in Atlanta, which is what Okongwu just got out of after years of sharing time with Clint Capela. The Hawks would’ve had multiple center options available with the 22nd pick, but none of them would make the impact that Porzingis will be ready to make next season. Atlanta loses some forward depth, but they can address that with the 13th pick.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Forward-Center • #9
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While Russell Westbrook decided to decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent, Šarić made a different decision. Unsurprisingly, the veteran forward/center has picked up his option, which is worth approximately $5.4 million, and will remain with the Nuggets for the 2025-26 season. Even on the occasions when Denver was without Nikola Jokić, Saric did not do enough to merit being considered as a streamer in fantasy leagues. Šarić only appeared in 16 games in 2024-25, and hasn’t averaged over 20 minutes a game since 2019-2020.
Source: Marc Stein
