Free agent guard Josh Hart is signing a three-year, $38 million deal to remain in New Orleans with the Pelicans. Last season, Hart averaged 9.2 points per game on 43.9 percent shooting, with 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists as well. He also shot 32.6 percent from three, and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. Hart played in 47 games but started just four of those. Hart could be in line for more minutes at small forward this season due to the overabundance of guards in New Orleans. Most fantasy managers should pass on drafting Hart, but in deeper leagues, he could be a key contributor if he is given a bigger role on the team, making him an intriguing late-round pick.

Denver Nuggets guard Markus Howard re-signed with the team on Sunday. It will be a two-way contract, so fantasy managers outside of dynasty formats likely won't have much interest in him. The 22-year-old finished last season by averaging just 2.8 points throughout 37 games, although he did score 20 points across 34 minutes during his lone start of the year. There may be a time during the 2021-22 campaign where his name pops up as a streaming option in season-long leagues or as a value alternative in DFS contests. However, Howard doesn't do enough to matter from a fantasy perspective in nearly every format imaginable to have a consistent role in any lineup.

The L.A. Clippers traded guard Patrick Beverley, along with Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu, to Memphis in exchange for Eric Bledsoe. Beverley wasn't much of a factor on the fantasy end last season, appearing in only 37 games because of a fractured hand and averaging just 7.5 points, 3.2 boards, and 2.1 assists. Although the 33-year-old is a capable defender, his on-court talents don't translate well to contests in nearly all fantasy formats. As a result, it's expected he won't have much interest from many managers, regardless of where he ends up playing during the 2021-22 campaign.

The Clippers agreed to send guard Rajon Rondo to the Grizzlies in exchange for guard Eric Bledsoe on Sunday evening. Patrick Beverley and Daniel Oturu were also included in the deal, although it is expected that all three of them will likely be on another team at some point moving ahead. Nonetheless, regardless of where Rondo is suiting up these days, it's expected that he won't have much interest from fantasy managers anyway. The 35-year-old finished the 2020-21 campaign by averaging just 7.6 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.0 steals throughout 18 games last season in Los Angeles after beginning the season in Atlanta.

The Clippers acquired guard Eric Bledsoe from Memphis on Sunday in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo, and Daniel Oturu. Bledsoe was recently traded to the Grizzlies by the New Orleans Pelicans, where he averaged 12.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.4 rebounds throughout 71 games last season. With the move, the 31-year-old will head back to Los Angeles, which he played for during his first three years in the league. Nonetheless, the former Kentucky Wildcat has the potential to see an increase in production during the 2021-22 campaign, primarily since Kawhi Leonard (knee) may miss more time than anticipated moving ahead. Fantasy managers should keep Bledsoe on the radar, as long as anyone who picks him up can handle his shoddy shooting percentages.

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton has reportedly bulked up this offseason. The sophomore guard has added 10 pounds of muscle, which may come in handy for an 82-game regular-season grind. The former Iowa State Cyclone had a fantastic inaugural year, averaging 13 points and 5.3 assists while shooting nearly 41 percent from deep. However, a knee injury derailed the 2020 first-round pick's season, relegating him to only 58 games as a result. Nonetheless, it appears as if Haliburton is committed to improving. As long as he can remain healthy, he is a candidate to surpass his ADP in upcoming fantasy drafts for the 2021-22 campaign.

Forward Mike Muscala agreed to a two-year deal on Thursday to remain in Oklahoma City. The 30-year-old averaged 9.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and shot 37 percent from deep throughout 35 contests with the Thunder last season. Although he has had some productive outings over the years, he isn't consistent enough to be considered an effective fantasy option. However, there may be times during the 2021-22 campaign where Muscala will come in handy as a streaming option in deeper formats, but only if OKC faces an injury or two throughout the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) is expected to see less playing time this season. The 32-year-old, who is owed $60 million over the next few years, continues to deal with a nagging calf issue that plagued him for most of the 2020-21 campaign. Love is also reportedly out of shape, as evident by his poor showing during Team USA training camp. Nonetheless, with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen expected to see plenty of minutes underneath the rim moving ahead, the veteran's fantasy stock was already lower than ever. However, with teams also unwilling to listen to trade offers, it appears as if it will continue to plummet even further.

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins recently signed a three-year, $22 million deal with the club. However, due to Collins' injury history, only a portion of the contract ($10.675 million) is guaranteed. The 23-year-old played sparingly throughout his four seasons in Portland because of a nagging foot issue, so there is plenty of risk associated with him as a fantasy option. Nonetheless, while most managers will look past Collins in upcoming fantasy drafts, he has the potential to make some noise this season, especially on the glass, if he can gain some minutes and remain healthy.

Free-agent guard Cory Joseph was re-signed by the Pistons on Thursday. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, although it comes after the team recently waived him a few weeks ago. The veteran averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 boards throughout 63 games with Sacramento and Detroit last season. However, with Killian Hayes and Cade Cunningham expected to play most of the minutes in the backcourt, Joseph has virtually no fantasy appeal at the moment. Nonetheless, if an injury occurs at some point during the year, he will likely pop up as a streaming option in fantasy leagues and as a value option in DFS formats.

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden could be nearing a contract extension. General manager Sean Marks is hoping a new deal will be complete before the start of the new year, with Kyrie Irving also on the radar to receive one as well. The latest update comes after Kevin Durant recently agreed four-year, $198 million extension nearly a week ago, so it appears as if the franchise is trying to lock up all three superstars for years to come. Nonetheless, the former MVP averaged 24.6 points, 10.9 assists, and 8.5 rebounds throughout 36 games with the team after being traded by the Houston Rockets early during the 2020-2021 season. While a nagging hamstring ailment plagued him at times, he will be ready to go in October, so managers should view him as a top-10 option in upcoming fantasy drafts.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving could be next in line to score an extension, according to general manager Sean Marks. A new James Harden agreement is also being orchestrated, with the hope that both players receive new contracts before the start of the 2021-22 NBA campaign. The 29-year-old averaged 26.9 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.8 rebounds while shooting over 40 percent from deep last year. However, he was again unable to log an entire season, appearing in only 54 regular-season games. Nonetheless, regardless of where his next deal comes from, Irving should remain a top fantasy option for years to come, although managers will likely have to deal with injuries and personal absences from time to time moving ahead.

Free-agent forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) agreed to a four-year, $176 million deal to remain in Los Angeles. Leonard recently opted out of a $36 million player option, so naturally, many would speculate where he would end up next. However, after tearing the ACL in his right knee during the postseason, requiring surgery, the Clippers managed to retain the superstar, although it is uncertain if the multi-time NBA Champion will play during the 2021-22 campaign. Of course, as a result of the injury, Leonard should no longer be considered a first-round option in redraft formats, primarily since he faces months of rehab moving ahead.

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (toe) reported that he's "doing great" while also adding that he is ramping up his activity level on the court. Turner suffered a partial tear of the plantar plate in his right great toe that cost him the final 18 games of the regular season. While the 25-year-old averaged 12.6 points, 6.5 boards, and a career-high 3.4 blocks during the 2020-21 campaign, his inability to remain healthy over the years has significantly lowered his fantasy value. However, if he can stay on the floor, Turner possesses obvious upside, regardless of where he is playing when the season begins in October.

Sacramento Kings center Damian Jones is staying with the team. The club picked up Jones' option, so he is on tap for one more year in purple and black. He averaged 6.9 points, 4.5 boards, and 1.0 blocks throughout 17 games with the team. However, it's likely he won't do any better than that from a statistical standpoint this season, especially since he probably won't see the floor much moving ahead.

Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) has been cleared for basketball activities. Thanks to a sign-and-trade agreement with the Nets, Dinwiddie joined his new club on a three-year, $62 million deal. The 28-year-old was a prime producer during his five years in Brooklyn, and he finished the 2019-20 campaign by averaging a career-high 20.6 points and 6.8 assists. However, he suffered a partially torn ACL in his right knee early on last season, but fortunately, he is expected to be ready to go when the season kicks off in October. Fantasy managers in need of an everyday option at the one should keep him in mind, although his poor shooting percentages will negatively impact those in category formats.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has agreed to a supermax contract extension, totaling a whopping $207 million. Nonetheless, the former Rookie of the Year has undoubtedly earned every bit of it, averaging 25.7 points, 8.4 boards, and 7.7 assists throughout his first three seasons in the league. He should remain one of the most efficient fantasy options in redraft leagues moving ahead and also one of the first off the board in dynasty formats.

Free-agent guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Suns. This will be Payton's second stint in Phoenix, playing 19 games there after the Orlando Magic traded him during the 2017-18 campaign. The 27-year-old is currently averaging 10.9 points, 5.2 assists, and 1.3 steals throughout seven seasons of service in the league. However, although Payton is a capable producer at times, he probably won't see much time on the floor this year to be relevant in any fantasy format.

The Grizzlies traded guardGrayson Allen to Milwaukee in exchange for Sam Merrill and two future second-round picks. The former Blue Devil began his career in Utah before spending the previous two seasons in Memphis, where he finished the 2020-21 campaign by averaging 10.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 39.1 percent from deep throughout 50 games. Although he shouldn't be viewed as a day-to-day fantasy option, the upside is there in deeper formats if he can crack a consistent role in the rotation moving ahead. He also has appeal as a streaming option in shallower leagues, primarily if he gets the occasional spot-start.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (abdomen) has been playing with an injury during the Olympics. Lillard is currently dealing with an abdomen ailment, which will require further testing once he is back in the United States. Although the multi-time All-Star was able to help Team USA secure a gold medal, it is still unsettling news for both Blazers' fans and fantasy managers alike. While the 31-year-old has been in Portland throughout his entire nine-year career, his name has been floating around as a potential trade target over the last few months. He averaged 28.8 points, 7.5 assists, and shot 39.1 percent from deep during the 2020-21 campaign, but if the injury is significant, he will undoubtedly see his fantasy stock plunge moving ahead.