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According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, the Thunder's decision to part with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort creates a clearer path for McCain to earn immediate rotation minutes.

Even so, the guard is a part of a deep backcourt that includes Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell, so McCain's playing time will likely depend on how effective he is from beyond the arc. His perimeter shooting and scoring ability could give him a chance to carve out a meaningful role early in the season.

According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup opened additional opportunities for Mitchell (calf) and others in the backcourt after the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.

Mitchell had a breakout campaign in his second NBA season and could earn a larger role in 2026-27. However, he'll still have to compete with Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Jared McCain for consistent playing time. Mitchell's continued development as a secondary playmaker could determine whether he becomes a reliable fantasy contributor.

According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason salary-saving moves resulted in the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.

Caruso's defensive versatility and championship experience should make him an even more valuable part of the Thunder's rotation, though he'll continue to share minutes with Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and rookie Jared McCain. Caruso's fantasy value should remain strongest in leagues that reward defensive production.

According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's decision to trade Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort was driven largely by financial considerations, creating a larger opportunity for Wallace entering 2026-27.

Wallace has already established himself as one of the Thunder's top perimeter defenders, and he could take on a more prominent offensive role while continuing to split backcourt minutes with Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain. Wallace's all-around game will give him plenty of intrigue late in fantasy drafts.

Holmgren could be in line for an even larger offensive role after Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup, according to Bryan Toporek of Forbes.

The Thunder moved Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort primarily for financial reasons, thinning the supporting cast around Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Holmgren should remain an elite fantasy option thanks to his combination of scoring efficiency, floor spacing and shot-blocking.

Gilgeous-Alexander's outlook remains mostly the same despite Oklahoma City's busy offseason, according to Bryan Toporek of Forbes.

The Thunder's decision to trade Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort was driven largely by financial considerations. The reigning MVP should continue to dominate the ball offensively, while the continued development of Cason Wallace, Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell should help offset some of the club's lost depth.

Koloko agreed a one-year contract with the Pelicans on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

The journeyman center is set to compete for one of New Orleans' final roster spots during training camp in the fall. The Pelicans feature a crowded frontcourt, which could make it difficult for Koloko to stick around with the team past camp.

The 76ers are trading Broome and a second-round pick to the Clippers for cash considerations Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

The purpose of the deal for Philadelphia is to allow the team to stay under both the first and second aprons while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger). Broome offers the Clippers depth at center, but he's unlikely to begin the new year as part of Los Angeles' Opening Night rotation unless injuries strike the frontcourt.

Green agreed to re-sign with the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

After declining the player option on his previous contract earlier this summer, the longtime Warrior is now set for his 15th season with Golden State in 2026-27 following the negotiation of a new pact. Green is entering his age-36 campaign this coming season and appears to be in a state of decline, but he still showed the ability to chip in across the board in 2025-26. He started all 68 of his regular-season appearances, averaging 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 0.9 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.

Mitchell could be in line for a larger role after Miami traded Tyler Herro in the deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel reports.

With the Heat expected to lean on Mitchell as a primary backcourt facilitator, he'll have the opportunity to capitalize on the attention Antetokounmpo commands offensively. However, Mitchell's fantasy value will likely hinge on whether he can provide enough scoring to complement his defensive impact. Over 70 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, he averaged 9.3 points, 6.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 49.0 percent from the field.