New York waived 19-year-old Dink Pate and Bryson Warren after Exhibit 10 deals, sending both toward the Westchester Knicks for G League development. Pate, Ignite signee at 17 and the youngest U.S. pro, posted 10.1 ppg and 5.1 rpg for Capitanes in 2024-25 and showed 9.8 ppg on efficient shooting in Knicks' 2K26 Summer League run. Warren also carries upside as a pool player who'll be watched in camp and in the Westchester system.

For fantasy managers, Pate’s size, scoring and potential shooting stroke keep him on the radar as a late-breakout candidate if he lands elsewhere or earns a real roster role in the G League. Capitanes’ exposure underscores the NBA pipeline’s breadth and the ongoing quest to pair young talent with veteran anchors to accelerate growth.

The Golden State Warriors once passed on a Bulls swap that would have brought Alex Caruso in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga, a decision driven by belief in Kuminga’s long-term upside. Ownership, led by Lacob, has stood by Kuminga through tense negotiations, signaling a commitment to the young forward as a potential cornerstone.

As Kuminga surged to lead the Warriors in scoring during the second-round loss to Minnesota and continued to produce this summer, Golden State has resisted trading him. With the season near, the franchise may still explore fair-value offers from other teams, balancing Kuminga’s growing value with the chance to land impactful pieces like Caruso if the fit is right.