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3 Options For No. 15 Spot on OKC Thunder Roster Oklahoma City sits with an open roster spot after its flurry of moves this summer. The Thunder is attempting to flush out its roster for the...

AUGUST 2 • SI.COM

Liatu King - Fades injury report King (coach's decision) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Fever.

Impact King is signed to a developmental pact and could still be ruled out ahead of tipoff to preserve her eligibility. She hasn't seen game action since the July 15 win over the Sparks.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Must Avoid Falling into the Trap of Bennedict Mathurin Bidding War If there is a Bennedict Mathurin sweepstakes, the Pelicans must avoid engaging at all costs.

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

Chloe Bibby - Joining Lynx on standard deal Bibby will join the Lynx on a standard contract Saturday, Alexa Philippou of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bibby joined the Sky in late June on a developmental contract and appeared in four games for Chicago. The Sky have opted not to match the Lynx's offer, so Bibby will get a new opportunity with Minnesota under a standard deal, which means there are no restrictions on how many games she can play for the rest of the 2026 season. She played 18 minutes for the Sky against the Sun on Thursday, finishing with eight points, two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in a 94-88 win for Chicago.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Cunningham Recruited NBA Stars to Pistons—So Why Did They Say No? It seems one person was busy during the Detroit Pistons' offseason, and that was Cade Cunningham. A strange thought, considering that he is...

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

Pelicans must quickly pivot from Bennedict Mathurin to a better fit The New Orleans Pelicans' pursuit of Bennedict Mathurin should be pivoted to Zach LaVine before it’s too late.

AUGUST 1 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

"Everybody thinks they going to be Wemby" - Chris Paul refuted KD's claim undersized guards are no longer wanted in the NBA Retrospectively reviewing the physical evolution of the league, future first-ballot Hall of Famer Chris Paul detailed why modern multi-posit...

AUGUST 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

As much as Celtics fans love reunions, Boston's latest options are a no-fly zone It appears a pair of former Celtics could soon be traded. However, even at a discounted price, it's clear that Boston should pass on bringin...

JULY 31 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Pelicans quietly lose underrated frontcourt insurance to overseas move The New Orleans Pelicans just lost a real impact player in Josh Oduro, as their rebounding problem continues to be overlooked.

JULY 31 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Dorka Juhász - Catches fire from deep Juhasz recorded 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 22 minutes during Thursday's 104-72 win over the Tempo.

Impact Juhasz was dealing with a knee injury leading up to Thursday's game, but she gained clearance to play and didn't appear to be hampered by the injury during a blowout victory. She did all of her damage in the scoring column from beyond the arc, tying her season high in made treys. This marks the third time in eight appearances this year that Juhasz has scored in double figures.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Courtney Williams - Dishes five dimes in victory Williams registered 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 25 minutes during Thursday's 104-72 win over the Tempo.

Impact Williams did her job on the offensive end and didn't need to force much, as four of the five Minnesota starters finished in double figures in a blowout victory. She also led the Lynx in assists. Williams' solid showing in the scoring column is a welcome sight for fantasy managers, especially after being held to five total points over her previous two appearances entering Thursday.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Napheesa Collier - Posts another solid final line Collier finished with 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 22 minutes during Thursday's 104-72 win over the Tempo.

Impact Collier has been stuffing the stat sheet since making her season debut July 22, and that didn't change Thursday evening. She tied Courtney Williams and Olivia Miles for the team high in scoring, and Collier also made an impact on the opposite end by accounting for two of Minnesota's five swats. She hasn't exceeded 25 minutes in her first three games back, though there's no need to build her workload back up too quickly, especially while she's managing to produce at a high level while sitting in the 22-to-25 minute range.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dorka Juhász - Now available Thursday Juhasz (knee) is listed as available for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Impact Juhasz was initially listed as questionable for this contest. However, after being upgraded to probable, she now officially has the green light to suit up. The 26-year-old has appeared in seven regular-season contests in 2026, averaging 4.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 blocks across 18.7 minutes of work.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Liatu King - Inactive versus Toronto King (coach's decision) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Tempo.

Impact King was initially removed from the injury report. However, she will now miss her fifth consecutive contest. King is signed to a developmental contract and permitted to appear in 12 regular-season games. Her next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Fever.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dorka Juhász - Upgraded to probable Juhasz (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Tempo.

Impact Juhasz was a late addition to the injury report. However, after initially being listed as questionable, the probable tag suggests she will likely suit up for her eighth regular-season game of the 2026 campaign.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks Have Another Center to Keep Tabs on After Pelicans' Signing The Knicks have already made it clear that this offseason they have their eye on the Pelicans' frontcourt. New York reportedly called multip...

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Dorka Juhász - Added to injury report Juhasz (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Impact Juhasz is a late addition to the injury report with a knee injury, which bodes poorly for her chances of suiting up. Nia Coffey would likely experience a big boost in fantasy appeal if Juhasz is later downgraded to out Thursday.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans need to keep Jordan Poole for crucial trade-deadline purposes Jordan Poole could be a great trade-deadline piece for the New Orleans Pelicans to work around.

JULY 30 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Dorka Juhász - Logs 15 minutes in win Juhasz finished Tuesday's 100-93 victory over the Tempo with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block across 15 minutes.

Impact Juhasz has been getting a decent amount of minutes off the Minnesota bench, but not enough to be an impact player in fantasy hoops. Through seven games, she's averaging 18.7 minutes with 4.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 blocks.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Koloko is another reminder of the Pelicans' biggest flaw The New Orleans Pelicans have needed a starting center, and their signing of Christian Koloko is only a reminder of that.

JULY 29 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Evaluating What New Signing Christian Koloko Can Bring to the Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans added some training camp depth on Tuesday with the signing of center Christian Koloko to a one-year deal. HoopsHype...

JULY 29 • SI.COM

Antonia Delaere - Adds 12 points off bench Delaere tallied 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 3Pt) and one rebound across nine minutes in Tuesday's 100-93 win over Toronto.

Impact Delaere logged limited minutes but caught fire while on the floor, burying four triples as part of a winning effort. Tuesday marked the guard's third double-digit scoring performance of the year. She's generally played a limited role for Minnesota this season, averaging 3.4 points in 12.6 minutes per contest across 29 appearances.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Napheesa Collier - Full stat line in win Collier closed with 15 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 100-93 win over Toronto.

Impact Collier turned in a respectable scoring effort while filling the stat sheet in Tuesday's home victory. After missing the first 27 games while recovering from multiple ankle injuries, the star forward has averaged 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals through her first two appearances. The 29-year-old has logged 23.5 minutes per tilt and should continue to see her workload increase toward her career mark of 33.4 minutes per contest.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla McBride - Buries four triples Tuesday McBride totaled 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, three steals and one rebound across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 100-93 win over the Tempo.

Impact McBride turned in a strong scoring effort while also showing off active hands on defense, tallying a game-high three steals. The veteran guard has knocked down multiple three-pointers in 12 straight games, burying at least four triples nine times during this stretch. McBride has put together a stellar season to date, averaging 18.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals across 29 contests.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Olivia Miles - Paces Minnesota in win Miles compiled 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 100-93 win over Toronto.

Impact Miles didn't disappoint in her first game after the All-Star break, pacing Minnesota in scoring while dishing out a game-high eight assists. The standout rookie has scored at least 20 points in four of the past seven games and 12 times this season. Overall, she's averaging 19.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 27 appearances.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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