Clippers push the ceiling higher by adding Bradley Beal, John Collins, Chris Paul, James Harden, and Bogdan Bogdanovic, pairing them with Ivica Zubac and Brook Lopez to create a dense, versatile rotation. Beal starts, Collins anchors the frontcourt, and CP3 and Harden share playmaking duties, while Bogdanovic and Kawhi Leonard spacing the floor creates mismatches. Powell’s exit clears minutes for Beal and Bogdanovic, but questions linger on Beal’s defense and the overall defensive cohesion. Zubats remains a steady anchor, with Lopez providing a reliable backup floor-spacer and rim protection. Fantasy managers should recalibrate expectations: Beal and CP3 carry steady value, Harden’s usage may settle rather than spike, and Zubats’ role remains foundation despite the added depth. Kawhi’s health is the wild card that will dictate how far this lineup can climb.

Free agency in the NBA is heating up, and the Boston Celtics are making bold moves, including the surprising signing of center Luka Garza to a two-year, $5.5 million deal. This comes as the Celtics reshape their roster, shedding salary and players like Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet. With Jason Tatum out for the season and Garza potentially taking on significant minutes, fantasy players must consider Garza's value as a center in a depleted Celtics frontcourt.

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have brought back Mason Plumlee, although his role seems limited given the team's current rotation. Toronto locked in Jakob Poeltl with a hefty $104 million contract, while Brook Lopez joins the Clippers, complicating his fantasy outlook with limited playing time. Other news includes Kevin Porter Jr.'s return to the Bucks, where he may see more opportunities to contribute in a restructured team. The free agency landscape is shifting rapidly, impacting player valuations and strategies for the upcoming fantasy season.