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The rules around free agency changed this season, as teams began negotiating with free agents on their rosters immediately following the NBA Finals. As such, Pascal Siakam already agreed in principle to a new deal with the Pacers (more on that later) and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst indicated that we’ll likely see more reported deals before free agency officially begins on June 30, with teams being able to pursue free agents leaving other teams.
All deals will be final on July 6, but let’s break down the players who could be testing the market in the latest fantasy free-agent primer.
Fantasy Stars
LeBron James
Status: unrestricted free agent (player option)
James’ podcast bro JJ Redick has been named head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and when you add in personal ties to L.A. and business outside of basketball, I’d be shocked if James didn’t return to the Lakers.
But who knows — the decision was a thing. Nonetheless, James continues to defy Father Time and remains a top 30 player in fantasy.
Paul George
Status: unrestricted free agent (player option)
The Clippers and George have yet to come to an agreement on an extension, which means the 13-year pro could enter the free-agent pool. And why not? The Clippers’ championship window is closing fast and with limited perimeter depth thanks to the James Harden trade, PG should opt for the payday coming his way. He’ll have no shortage of suitors, but Philly looks like an ideal landing spot for fantasy purposes.
Tyrese Maxey
Status: restricted free agent
Let’s be clear: he will sign a max deal with the Sixers. The deal would’ve been done already, but Philly wanted to save their cap space in anticipation of landing an additional marquee free agent this summer. Maxey, the 2023-2024 Most Improved Player is just 23 years old and had a breakout campaign, raising his production to an efficient 26/4/6 last season. He’s an All-Star and second-round talent in fantasy, easy.
James Harden
Status: unrestricted free agent
The former MVP is not the system he once…
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Publish date : 2024-06-20 20:53:55
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