The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year deal with guard Jordan McLaughlin on Saturday. McLaughlin will join a new team after playing the last five seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He struggled to stay on the court last season. Injuries limited McLaughlin to 56 games with 3.5 points per game and 2.0 assists in 11.2 minutes per game. This appears to be more of a depth move to have a decent backup behind starter De'Aaron Fox. Fantasy managers shouldn't bother looking at McLaughlin as a possible option.

The Chicago Bulls have acquired guard Chris Duarte from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for DeMar DeRozan. The Bulls will also receive two second-round picks as part of this sign-and-trade. The young guard will head to a more promising situation after being stuck competing for playing time with Kevin Huerter last season. Duarte was injured during the preseason and never really got back on track. He put up career-lows, but should get plenty of chances to bounce back on the rebuilding Bulls roster. This is a nice landing spot for Duarte but he won't have fantasy value on draft day.

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes is headed to the San Antonio Spurs as part of a three-way sign-and-trade. The Kings will recieve DeMar DeRozan while the Chicago Bulls get Chris Duarte and a pair of second-round picks. Barnes was a full-time starter with the Kings last season but he was the odd man out with DeRozan coming to town. The Spurs are rebuilding, but they've added more experience with Chris Paul this offseason. They continue to build around superstar center Victor Wembanyama. The additions of Paul and Barnes should help the Spurs on the court and from a leadership standpoint. Barnes should have no problems finding minutes, but his value is trending more towards a late-round draft pick.

The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a trade to send forward DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings. There were multiple reports of Sacramento's interest in DeRozan, so it's not shocking to see him landing here. In exchange, the Bulls receive Harrison Barnes, Chris Duarte, and two second-round picks. This deal is done as part of a sign-and-trade with DeRozan still owed $74 million over the next three seasons. The assumption is that DeRozan will slide right in the place of Barnes in the rotation. The veteran forward should still be able to produce around top-50 value with his new team. DeRozan is limited from three-point range, but does enough on the court to be considered a viable fantasy option in all formats.

Free-agent forward Dario Saric agreed to a two-year, $10.6 million contract with the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Saric appeared in 64 games with the Golden State Warriors last season, averaging 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 37.6% from behind the arc. With the Nuggets losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, adding the 30-year-old will help lessen the blow. His presence will also bolster a bench that wasn't very deep during the 2023-24 campaign. With that said, Saric should get a few starts in 2024-25. Yet, he's not anticipated to be a consistent fantasy producer.

Free-agent guard Malik Beasley agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Detroit Pistons. The 2016 No. 19 overall pick made 79 appearances for the Bucks in 2023-24, averaging 11.3 points while shooting 41.3% from behind the arc. While he likely won't be a routine starter like in Milwaukee, his three-point efficiency should keep him in the rotation enough for him to remain a viable option for fantasy managers.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Philadelphia 76ers are waiving forward/center Paul Reed. The 25-year-old inked a three-year, $23.5 million deal with Philly last offseason. However, with the Sixers signing free agent Caleb Martin, Reed, who has a non-guaranteed salary, will be sent packing. He averaged a career-high 7.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks with the Sixers last season. Although Reed will likely find a new team, he isn't expected to be a routine contributor anytime soon.

Free-agent forward Caleb Martin agreed to a four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 28-year-old recently declined his $7.1 million option with the Miami Heat and will now earn more than $32 million guaranteed with the 76ers. Without question, Philly has been busy this offseason, with the team already landing Paul George, Andre Drummond, and Eric Gordon while giving new contracts to Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey. But now Philadelphia will add Martin, who finished last season by averaging a career-high 10.0 points with 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. While he may not start consistently in Philadelphia, he should see enough work to remain relevant for fantasy managers.

According to NBA reporter Gery Woelfel, the Milwaukee Bucks are "still very receptive to trading" center Brook Lopez. Milwaukee hopes to receive a first-round draft pick in exchange for the veteran. However, most teams aren't looking to make a deal, considering his age and contract. Lopez is still a reliable big man. He's appeared in 68 games in five of his six seasons in Milwaukee, and he most recently finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 12.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks while shooting 36.6% from behind the arc. There's a good chance Lopez will stay with the Bucks for the 2024-25 campaign. But no matter where he ends up, he still has plenty to offer fantasy managers.

According to NBA reporter Sean Cunningham, there is "mutual interest" between free-agent forward DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings. It's unknown how a potential move would look, considering the Bulls have tried to orchestrate a sign-and-trade since the start of free agency. DeRozan finished last season by averaging 24.0 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. He also appeared in 79 games, his third consecutive season of playing at least 74 games. Without question, the 34-year-old would make Sacramento a bona fide contender in the Western Conference, although he should remain a top fantasy option no matter where he ends up for the 2024-25 campaign.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner agreed to a five-year contract extension with the team. The 2021 No. 8 overall pick has spent the last three seasons with the Magic since entering the league, averaging 17.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while appearing in 231 games. There aren't many players in the National Basketball Association who are more durable, so keeping him in Orlando was a no-brainer for a club that's hoping to make a deep postseason run in 2024-25. Fantasy managers could continue to see growth from the 22-year-old moving ahead, although his 33.2% shooting from behind the arc is something category participants would like to see improve. Wagner is eligible to earn up to $270 million with his new deal.

Free-agent forward Caleb Martin is reportedly seeking around $15 million this offseason. Martin, who turned down his $7.1 million player option to hit the open market, spent the last three years in Miami, recently finishing the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 10.0 points with 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. The 28-year-old apparently is on Philadelphia's radar. However, his asking price may be too high, especially since he played 64 games or fewer in two of the previous three seasons. There's still a chance Miami could re-sign Martin, although the team is looking to avoid hitting the second apron.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors acquired guard Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade with the 76ers. In exchange, Philadelphia will receive a 2031 second-round pick. Hield, who will earn $21 million guaranteed in Golden State, began last season with the Indiana Pacers before getting traded to Philadelphia. He averaged 12.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists with the Sixers while shooting 38.9% from behind the arc. Although Hield might not start consistently in Golden State, he should see enough minutes to remain relevant from a fantasy standpoint, considering the Warriors have a significant void to fill offensively in the wake of Klay Thompson's departure to the Dallas Mavericks.

According to Ian Begley of SNY, the New York Knicks have expressed interest in Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. The 2022 No. 22 overall pick has appeared in 138 games for the Jazz in the last two seasons, averaging 8.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks. The Knicks lost Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency, so the team needs to fill a void underneath the basket. While there's still a chance New York could bring back Precious Achiuwa, Kessler would be viewed as an upgrade in a few statistical categories. However, if Mitchell Robinson remains on the roster, Kessler might see significantly fewer minutes than in Utah. But considering Robinson has had trouble staying healthy, Kessler may make some appearances with the starting lineup in the Big Apple.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is expected to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign in the G League. "What the Lakers' expectations are is that he'll largely be a G League player, like almost any 19-year-old player coming into the league drafted in the second round," said Wojnarowski. "There's no expectation Bronny James is going to be in the Lakers' rotation." There were reports that James would be inserted into the rotation right away. However, he didn't gain much experience at the collegiate level. In addition, the 2024 No. 55 overall pick suffered a cardiac arrest nearly a year ago, which delayed his development. With that in mind, James is worth stashing in dynasty formats, even though he may be at least a few years away from doing anything meaningful for fantasy managers.

According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Kings and Spurs have expressed interest in free-agent forward DeMar DeRozan. The Heat also have the veteran on the radar. However, Miami isn't in a position from a financial standpoint to make a move. Despite his age, DeRozan is still as good as ever, finishing the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 24.0 points, 5.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals. If he wants to win a ring, signing with the Kings would be a better option than the Spurs. Either way, DeRozan isn't looking to stay with the Bulls, so a sign-and-trade between Chicago and interested clubs could be on the horizon.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free-agent forward Taurean Prince plans to sign a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 2016 No. 12 overall pick has bounced around the National Basketball Association before spending last season with the Lakers. He appeared in 78 games for Los Angeles, starting 49, averaging 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Prince might make some appearances in the starting lineup with the Bucks, so there may be streaming potential for fantasy managers at some point during the 2024-25 campaign.

Free-agent guard Damion Lee agreed to a one-year deal to return to Phoenix. The former Louisville Cardinal appeared in 74 games for the Suns in 2022-23, averaging 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. However, he missed all of last season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee, resulting in surgery. Phoenix is strapped for cash, so bringing Lee back makes sense from a fiscal standpoint. But even if the 31-year-old stays healthy in 2024-25, he's not expected to be a coveted fantasy commodity anytime soon.

Free-agent center Thomas Bryant agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Miami Heat. Bryant, the 2017 No. 42 overall pick, recently opted out of his $2.8 million player option. However, it doesn't appear he drew much interest on the open market, so he'll remain in Miami for another season. The 26-year-old averaged 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 38 games in 2023-24. Bryant will likely mirror those numbers during the 2024-25 campaign, meaning he won't have much value for fantasy managers.

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that veteran guard Alec Burks has signed a one-year deal with the Miami Heat. The 32-year-old was acquired by the New York Knicks from the Detroit Pistons last season and averaged 6.5 points in 13.5 minutes in 23 games during the regular season. He received more playing time in the playoffs when the Knicks were hit with injuries, and scored nearly 18 points per game in the Eastern Conference semifinals. It remains to be seen what type of role Burks will have with the Heat.