RotoWire ranks active ringless stars by win shares, led by Chris Paul (215.13) and James Harden (174.70) with the Los Angeles Clippers, both chasing a first title. Jimmy Butler, Rudy Gobert, DeMar DeRozan, Mike Conley, Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jonas Valanciunas and Nikola Vucevic also headline the list, offering a mix of playmaking, scoring and defensive impact for fantasy managers.

Fantasy angles hinge on role clarity and health as Paul and Harden pursue a title, Gobert anchors defense, and DeRozan provides steady volume on a crowded landscape. Clippers sit around +1900; other top bets include Oklahoma City, Cleveland, Denver, New York and Houston, creating late-season buy/sell opportunities across guards, wings and bigs.

With Donte DiVincenzo sidelined, the Minnesota Timberwolves' guard rotation faces uncertainty. Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley Jr. remain the likely starters, but depth is a concern after losing Nickeil Alexander-Walker. In response, the team has signed Johnny Juzang, a promising addition who averaged 8.9 points last season and offers shooting potential. His presence could bolster the depth at shooting guard and small forward, especially as the Timberwolves look to enhance their wing rotation alongside Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark.

Juzang's one-year contract provides him with motivation to prove himself and secure a longer tenure in Minnesota. His size and shooting ability could complement the team's young wings, who excel defensively but lack efficiency from three-point range. The Timberwolves are not just resting on Juzang's signing; they also added Enrique Freeman on a two-way contract following his strong summer league performance. Freeman, previously a second-round pick, aims to carve out a niche within the Timberwolves' rotation. Both signings are seen as strategic moves to ensure depth and competition within the squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.

A New York pawn shop owner is facing serious legal repercussions after admitting to his involvement in a theft ring that targeted professional athletes, including Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. This crime spree saw luxury items worth nearly $300,000 stolen from Burrow's home while he was away playing a game. The scheme also implicated notable NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, along with NBA players Luka Doncic and Mike Conley.

The shop owner, Dimitriy Nezhinskiy, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy for knowingly dealing in stolen goods, which included high-end watches and jewelry. His potential sentence could be up to five years in prison and substantial financial penalties. This case highlights a troubling trend of burglars targeting athletes while they are engaged in public events.