According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Atlanta Hawks released center Bruno Fernando on Tuesday. Fernando had been with the Hawks for just one season, and he will now look to sign with a new team before the start of training camp. The 25-year-old didn't contribute much in last season's first half, but he turned it around after the All-Star break, posting 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 19.3 minutes in 27 contests. Fantasy managers, if Fernando lands with a new team, don't expect him to carry much fantasy value going into the 2024-2025 regular season.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert posted seven points, 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal in 27 minutes during France's 94-90 thrilling overtime win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. The big man logged just 18 minutes in France's opener against Brazil. He likely saw an uptick in minutes against Japan due to the team's starting center, Victor Wembanyama, laboring at times as he grabbed his lower right leg and hip several times during the contest. Gobert and his French teammates have another tough matchup on Friday versus Germany in Group B play.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura scored 24 points for Japan in a crushing 94-90 loss to France at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. In addition to scoring 24 points, Hachimura shot 10-for-16 from the field and collected six rebounds before being ejected from the contest early in the fourth quarter after being called for his second unsportsmanlike foul of the game. The 26-year-old will get another opportunity to shine on Friday as Japan faces Brazil.

San Antonio Spurs forward/centerVictor Wembanyama scored eight of his 18 points in overtime to help France defeat Japan 94-90 at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Wembanyama registered eight points in the first 3:20 of the contest, but his contributions were minimal in the final 3 1/2 quarters. However, in overtime, the 20-year-old dominated on the floor, finishing the game with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. France is undefeated at 2-0, and Wembanyama will have be on top of his game again on Friday, going up against a formidable German team.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey maintained momentum at the Paris Olympics in Australia's 93-83 loss to Canada on Tuesday. After nearly getting a triple-double in the Aussie's tournament opener against Spain, Giddey posted another strong line with a team-high 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. He got the job done with 7-for-14 shooting, going 3-for-7 from three-point land. Giddey had a rough campaign in 2023-24 but appears to be in a strong position to bounce back next season. Good performances at the Olympics should help rebuild Giddey's confidence ahead of the new NBA campaign.

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has struggled offensively in the first two games at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He shot just 2-for-7 from the field during a five-point effort in Canada's 93-83 victory versus Australia on Tuesday. Coming off the bench, Murray added three rebounds, five assists, and two blocks to his tally while shooting 1-for-5 from downtown. Murray had eight points on 2-for-6 shooting in the team's first game against Greece, meaning he is shooting only 30.8 percent from the field so far. It's a luxury to have a player of Murray's caliber on your bench, but the Denver star has struggled in the role. However, there's still time to improve, and getting Murray firing would be an extra boost for Canada at the tournament.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did it all for Team Canada on Tuesday in a 93-83 victory over Australia at the Paris Olympics. He notched 16 points with outstanding 8-for-10 shooting and recorded four rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks. The Thunder star has been an efficient scorer at the Olympics while providing fantasy value across the board. He definitely has room to improve as well, and we should see Gilgeous-Alexander step into an even more prominent role in the latter stages as Canada continues to battle for its second-ever Olympic medal in men's basketball.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting but couldn't save Greece from going down 84-77 to Spain at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Following a 34-point effort in Greece's tournament opener against Canada, Antetokounmpo scored at will again and stuffed the stat sheet. He completed a double-double with 11 rebounds and registered three assists with two steals. Antetokounmpo, who was Greece's flag bearer at the opening ceremony, has been a monster in Paris, but his team has dropped both of its first two games. This leaves Antetokounmpo's crew in a must-win spot against Australia next, and the Milwaukee superstar will need to put in another massive performance for Greece to get past the group stage.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett went 3-for-6 from behind the arc and 8-for-14 overall from the field en route to a game-high 24 points in Canada's 93-83 victory over Australia at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. He also collected seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals for a nice all-around fantasy line. Barrett has been Canada's top scorer in both of the team's first two games. The 24-year-old had a strong finish last season and appears to be in top form at the Olympics as well. Barrett and Team Canada will go up against reigning European champs Spain next in their final group game on Friday.

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama posted a double-double with three blocks to help Spain beat Greece at the Paris Olympics 84-77. He led the team with 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 6-for-14 from the field. Aldama also dished out a couple of assists while hitting 3-for-8 from downtown. The Grizzlies big man has kicked off the tournament in fine form, averaging 22.5 through the first two games. Aldama has continued where he left off last season in the NBA when he enjoyed a career year with 10.7 points and 5.8 rebounds. However, he was one of the many players benefiting from Memphis' awful injury problems, and fantasy managers might want to tame their expectations regarding Aldama in the upcoming campaign.

Free-agent forward Anthony Gill agreed to a two-year, $4.78 million deal to return to the Wizards. The 31-year-old hasn't played for any other teams since entering the NBA in 2020, and he finished the 2023-24 campaign by logging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest. While those numbers are lacking from a fantasy standpoint, Gill showed signs of promise by averaging 13.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in three starts last season. Gill isn't expected to be a routine rotational piece in Washington. However, there may be streaming opportunities for fantasy managers throughout the year.

According to European basketball insider Luca D'Alessandro, Turkish sniper Furkan Korkmaz will depart the NBA and sign with EuroLeague team AS Monaco for next season. The 27-year-old has spent seven seasons in the Association -- all with the Philadelphia 76ers -- but has been stuck on the bench for the last couple of campaigns. Korkmaz averaged only 8.6 minutes per game across 35 appearances last season. He's notched 6.8 points across 326 career games. The former first-round pick joins several other former NBA players in Monaco, including Mike James and Donatas Motiejunas.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell could face an exit from L.A. soon. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lakers have been shopping Russell since he picked up his $18.7 million player option for next season. Russell has had an up-and-down ride with the Lakers, and the team is seeking an upgrade at the point guard position. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has often been mentioned as a potential target for the Lakers. Russell appears to have been around forever, but he's still only 28 and should continue to get the job done next season, whether it's in Los Angeles or elsewhere.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been heavily linked with the Golden State Warriors, but his move to San Francisco appears unlikely. The Jazz are reportedly looking to get Brandin Podziemski or Jonathan Kuminga in exchange for Markkanen, but Warriors owner Joe Lacob has told The Athletic that he wants to hang on to both players. With ESPN's Tim MacMahon recently suggesting that the Jazz aren't actively shopping Markkanen, it appears that the Finnish star is poised to begin another campaign in Salt Lake City. Markkanen has enjoyed two solid seasons with the Jazz and averaged 23.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in 2023-24.

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski remains highly rated by the team, and club owner Joe Lacob doesn't want to include him in any trade talks. Podziemski has been linked with a move to Utah in a deal for Lauri Markkanen. "I'm not going to get into specifics like that, there's no way," Lacob told Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. "(But) I don't want to give him up, or JK (Jonathan Kuminga). We love these guys. And Moses (Moody), Trayce (Jackson-Davis). These are good young players." Lacob believes Podziemski has "All-Star potential." The 21-year-old averaged 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 26.6 minutes during his rookie year. He looks set for a big leap next season if he stays in Golden State, with Klay Thompson moving to Dallas.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been off the table in trade talks for Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. "I'm not going to get into specifics like that, there's no way," Lacob told Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. "(But) I don't want to give (Podziemski) up, or JK (Jonathan Kuminga). We love these guys. And Moses (Moody), Trayce (Jackson-Davis). These are good young players." After stalling in his development for a bit, Kuminga took a big step forward in 2023-24, averaging 16.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 26.3 minutes. The Warriors see him as a building block for the future, and Kuminga certainly has a lot more room to improve, as he will be only 22 next season.

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Portland Trail Blazers are seeking two first-round picks in a potential trade involving forward Jerami Grant. The 2014 No. 39 overall pick finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 21.0 points and 3.5 rebounds while shooting a career-high 40.2% from deep. While many teams would love to acquire a player with numbers like that, possibilities are limited after Grant re-signed a five-year, $160 million contract last offseason. With that in mind, the 30-year-old has likely already played his final game in Portland. However, his fantasy outlook can go in multiple directions depending on where he lands heading into the 2024-25 campaign.

According to NBA insider Christian Clark, the Utah Jazz are a team to watch in a potential trade involving New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram. His name has been mentioned in trade rumors for months. However, he remains in New Orleans without a contract extension. Without question, Ingram is a quality player, averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 477 games combined with the Lakers and Pelicans. While it's possible nothing comes from this latest update, it remains likely Ingram won't be a Pelican during the 2024-25 campaign. With that said, Ingram could thrive in Utah from a statistical standpoint. His presence in Utah could also mean that Lauri Markkanen will remain with the Jazz.

According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Cleveland Cavaliers are "intrigued" by Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson. The Nets are rebuilding, with the team recently sending Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks. While there are other names Brooklyn could deal ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, Johnson has been one of the most coveted options around the National Basketball Association. After showing promise following the trade to Brooklyn, the 28-year-old struggled last season, averaging 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. He was also limited to 58 games due to injury. Johnson's outlook would be brighter by staying in Brooklyn, considering he'd have plenty of scoring chances. On the other hand, a trade to Cleveland would mean he'd compete with Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, among others, for offensive opportunities.

According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, several teams have expressed interest in restricted free agent Isaac Okoro. The 2020 No. 5 overall pick has spent his entire four-year career in Cleveland. In 279 games with the team, he's averaged 8.5 points and 2.9 rebounds. While his offensive contributions haven't been impressive, teams around the National Basketball Association value him for his defensive prowess. There are several directions this situation could go. However, Brooklyn is a potential landing spot, considering the team is rebuilding. With Cleveland looking to cut costs, moving Okoro in a sign-and-trade remains one of the likeliest scenarios. With that in mind, a fresh start with the Nets could allow the 23-year-old to get routine minutes, ultimately improving his fantasy value.