Brooklyn's offseason churn continues as they part with Tosan Evbuomwan, signaling a shift toward youth and flexible depth behind a rebuilding core. Evbuomwan showed flash value in limited action, averaging 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.8 minutes over 28 games, highlighted by a 22-point night in an overtime defeat to Utah. With two two-way slots open, Brooklyn is eyeing contemporaries like Fanbo Zeng and Olivier-Maxence Prosper to complement the depth, while Dante Exum’s signing could steer the future path of the two-way plans. The move underscores the Nets’ priority on cost-effective versatility as training camp nears.

Fantasy managers should track which youngsters lock a two-way slot and who translates that path into real rotation minutes as Brooklyn continues its rebuild. Evbuomwan, Zeng and Prosper each represent potential late-round value if they cement roles in camp, with the two-way route acting as a springboard for eventual standard contracts and deeper fantasy contributions as the season unfolds.

Dante Exum is back with the Dallas Mavericks, adding guard depth as early-season ball-handling duties are shared with D’Angelo Russell while Kyrie Irving returns from ACL rehab. Dallas cleared a roster space by waiving Olivier-Maxence Prosper, a move that stirs immediate questions about wing depth and rotation. Exum, who missed most of last season due to injuries, averaged 8.7 points in 20 games (13 starts) in 2024-25, underscoring his potential if he can stay healthy.

Early-year usage will hinge on health and fit: Russell and Exum provide playmaking, Irving remains the high-usage catalyst, and Doncic’s heavy usage continues to shape the backcourt. The move signals a guard-centric plan in Dallas with eyes on maximizing star talent while managing minutes and injuries.

The Mavericks waived Olivier-Maxence Prosper via stretch provision, freeing a roster spot to potentially re-sign Dante Exum. Prosper, the 24th pick in 2023, played 52 games last season and averaged around 3.9 points and 2.4 rebounds, but his wrist surgery this offseason and limited upside leave him as an incoming free agent in 2025-26. Exum returns on a one-year minimum, aided by Dallas’ cap maneuvering to stay under the second apron and pursue short-term guard depth.

This move signals Dallas prioritizes immediate flexibility over long-term draft compensation, using stretch provisions to keep Exum in the fold while giving Prosper a new path elsewhere. The club now has a clear lane to optimize rotation depth and monitor Prosper’s market value as he recovers, with Exum’s fit and health being the central storyline for the guard group this season.