Kuminga's restricted free agency with the Warriors remains unresolved as talks extend into September. Golden State has floated a three-year, 75.2 million contract with a team option in year three, while Kuminga pursues potential control via a team option or a one-year qualifying offer.

Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green reached out to Kuminga, offering mentorship and signaling how veteran influence could shape his decision. Golden State is also linked to veteran targets like Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, Seth Curry and Gary Payton II as it waits to finalize Kuminga before expanding the roster. Training camp begins Sept 29 with a Oct 5 preseason vs. the Lakers.

Xavier Tillman faces a crossroads season with Boston, needing to stay healthy and offer a real three-point threat to win a steady backup role behind the frontcourt. His defense remains elite on switches and in forcing turnovers, but his offensive game lacks a credible spacer or ball-handler, keeping him on the fringe when the Celtics rotate bigs.

With Horford, Kornet and Porzingis out of the mix, a clearer path should exist if Tillman can stay durable and develop a league-average jumper. This season may define whether he can become a functional two-way big or drift into limited backup minutes elsewhere.

Boston Celtics chatter is heavy with lineup tinkering, trade whispers, and rookie upside. Derrick White’s evolving game could lift his points, assists, and steals pace, while Al Horford’s veteran case hints at heavier rotation duties and ceiling durability. Neemias Queta’s EuroBasket growth adds intrigue for late-round dynasty bets, and Jaylen Brown’s trade rumors keep managers on edge about role stability. Historic names like Rajon Rondo and Larry Bird anchor the legacy talk.

All eyes are on whether Boston finalizes a move that reshuffles minutes, which could swing fantasy outcomes for White, Brown, and Horford. Queta’s path to minutes remains the wild card for big-man depth. In short, expect rotation shifts and a handful of surprise contributors as the season approaches.

Boston faces a potential gap year with Jayson Tatum sidelined, forcing a recalibration of goals. After unloading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday and letting Luke Kornet slide, the front office is weighing whether one more move makes sense to balance development with cap flexibility.

The CLNS Media podcast hosts debate whether Boston should chase a late trade to upgrade the rotation or lean into the young core and cost control. Either path shapes fantasy value, rotation duties, and midseason buyouts or acquisitions.

Al Horford wore No. 42 for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020-21, the 15th player to don 42 in franchise history as OKC tracks 51 numbers worn since 1967-68. He appeared in 28 games, averaging 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

This feature ties that No. 42 chapter to Horford's career arc—from Hawks to Celtics to 76ers—and frames jersey history as a fantasy-minded lens on veteran movement and late-season value.