Brooklyn’s offseason cap-clearing strategy shifts toward a potential salary-dump move at the trade deadline, aiming to keep cap space flexible while adding draft capital. The Nets reportedly eye a package involving Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andre Drummond to ease Philadelphia’s luxury-tax crunch, while potentially reuniting with Drummond if the price fits. Ziaire Williams’ re-signing preserves youth and flexibility for future moves, and the Sixers’ tax concerns could shape a two-pronged approach with expiring deals and Grimes’ RFA status looming large.

Philly could pursue cap relief by moving expiring contracts, yet remains positioned to contend with Embiid anchoring the frontline and George still in the mix, complicating Nets’ leverage. The broader market at the deadline remains active, with Brooklyn showing patience as they balance payroll, draft capital, and the possibility of a Drummond reunion amid the tax calculus.

Dallas Mavericks unveil a refreshed coaching staff for Jason Kidd: Frank Vogel named associate head coach, with Jay Triano and Popeye Jones as lead assistants. Newcomers Phil Handy, Mike Penberthy, Dru Anthrop and Jordan Sears join as developmental or support coaches; three assistants (Eric Hughes, Keith Veney, Josh Broghamer) return. Training camp kicks off Sept. 30 in Vancouver, signaling a deliberate push toward 2025-26.

The hires bring championship pedigree across the Lakers, Suns, Nuggets and Bucks, plus extensive development chops. Vogel’s Lakers title run, Triano’s long coaching career, Jones’s Nuggets success, and the Suns link through Anthrop paint a staff geared toward faster player growth and deeper bench impact for Dallas.

Dewayne Dedmon wore No. 21 for Golden State in 2013, becoming the 18th Warrior to don the number. A USC product, he went undrafted and signed with the Dubs, appearing in four games and averaging 3.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. Warriors jersey history spans 60+ numbers over 75 years, reflecting a deep, rotating roster and a legacy of role players.

This slice of the No. 21 lineage turns a brief 2013 cameo into a thread in a long-running franchise saga, highlighting how a single roster stop can become a notable footnote for fans and fantasy players tracking volatility in a storied organization.

The Lakers pursue an all‑in 2025‑26 push around Doncic and James, aiming to upgrade the bench before the trade deadline. A potential Eric Gordon swap from Philadelphia could add playoff seasoning and shooting, even as it costs Adou Thiero. The front office must balance window-time gravity with roster longevity in a brutal Western Conference.

Gordon’s shooting and postseason savvy would help space the floor for the star duo, while the move signals Pelinka’s willingness to gamble on immediate returns. Even if aging, Gordon’s fit could be the swing factor in a championship quest amid a crowded league.

Dylan Harper, San Antonio’s No. 2 pick, presses pause after left-thumb ligament surgery. Expect a Halloween-like return as Spurs’ backcourt depth, led by De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle, carries the load early. Harper’s Summer League flashes—athleticism, pace control, finishing with both hands—signal premium upside once healed.

With Harper out, Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe sit in the draft-week spotlight, while Harper’s Rutgers roots and family lore frame his long-term fantasy ceiling. The injury timing tests Spurs depth and fantasy lineups, but the organization remains confident in its guard-centric plan to weather the setback.