NBA Offseason: Free Agency Fantasy Tracker

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Updated on July 1, 2018 10:47PM EST

The NBA collectively wasted no time once free agency opened at midnight Sunday, with a number of big-name players reaching contract agreements just minutes into the negotiating period.

While the league still waits on a Kawhi Leonard deal, the likes of Chris Paul, Paul George and Kevin Durant each worked out new deals to remain in Houston, Oklahoma City and Golden State, respectively. Big names staying home was the early theme, though there have been exceptions. Most notably, DeAndre Jordan and the Mavericks agreed to terms on a one-year contract, while Trevor Ariza will head to Phoenix on a one-year, $15 million deal.

Ah, yes. And also LeBron James signed with the Lakers.

Of course, the league's five-day moratorium period prevents any deals from actually being signed before July 6. But it's rare for these agreed-upon deals to fall through, and it's never too early to begin speculating what kind of impact the first day of free agency will have on Fantasy basketball next season.

Let's dive in.

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

The contract: Four years, $154 million
What it means: Despite late runs from the Sixers and… Nuggets?... James finally lands in what all along felt like the inevitable location -- whether it was this summer or sometime in the near future. What's most surprising is the duration of the deal, which will keep LeBron in Los Angeles for at least the next three seasons (the fourth year is a player option). James has been hesitant,

The NBA collectively wasted no time once free agency opened at midnight Sunday, with a number of big-name players reaching contract agreements just minutes into the negotiating period.

Ah, yes. And also LeBron James signed with the Lakers.

Let's dive in.

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

If the Lakers are able to pair Kawhi Leonard with James, they'll be in title contention right away, but if not, James will find himself in unfamiliar territory: building for more than just the hyper-immediate future.

Even as the Lakers' roster currently stands, sans Kawhi, it's a major upgrade over James' supporting cast in Cleveland last season. Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart is an awfully intriguing -- if not inexperienced -- group of young talent, the caliber of which James, who has historically preferred veterans, has never had at any point in his career. The Lakers also re-signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on Sunday, bringing back a 38.3% three-point shooter who doubles as an outstanding perimeter defender.

Fantasy-wise, James' value has proven to be as impenetrable as any player in the league's. If the Lakers do get Kawhi, James will still be the top option offensively, without question. Adapting to playing alongside Ball could prove to be the bigger adjustment, though the responsibility to fit in will ultimately fall on Ball's shoulders -- not James'. Assuming Ball is on the roster come October, maybe James plays more off-ball and his assists numbers take a minor dip, but it would be a surprise if he's not among the elite of the elite when it comes to Fantasy production yet again.

Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors

The contract: Two years, $61.5 million
What it means: After opting out of the final year of his previous deal, there were some whispers that Durant could explore other options, but the two-time defending Finals MVP leaving Golden State never seemed like a realistic possibility. Fantasy-wise, Durant will obviously remain about the league's elite after another dominant season that saw him post a career-best 1.8 blocks per game to go with his usual, stellar contributions in scoring, rebounds, assists and three-point shooting. Durant's scoring may be down since he left Oklahoma City, but it's tough to argue that he hasn't become an even better all-around player.

Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder

The contract: Four years, $137 million
What it means: A player opting not to switch teams was the biggest story on Day 1, as George committed to the Thunder on a four-year deal that will pay him nearly $140 million. OKC's big three underachieved in Year 1, but George was able to acquit himself well alongside Russell Westbrook, and he re-emerged as one of the NBA's premier perimeter defenders. Re-signing George, as well as Jerami Grant, is a major financial commitment for a notoriously stingy franchise, and it's likely the Thunder will look to, in some fashion, move on from Carmelo Anthony before next season. If that happens, George could take on more offensive responsibility, but he'll still be the clear No. 2 option behind Westbrook. Last season, that equated to averages of 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.0 steals and a career-best 3.1 made threes per game.

Chris Paul, Houston Rockets

The contract: Four years, $160 million
What it means: As is the case for both Durant and George, Paul's fantasy outlook for next season won't change much based on his decision. There's certainly some inherent risk in committing $40 million per year to a 33-year-old with a lengthy injury history, but the Rockets clearly feel like they have a window to contend in the West, and the Harden-Paul duo will still be among the best in the league next season. Paul's scoring actually increased after coming over from the Clippers, but his 7.9 assists per game represented his lowest average since his rookie season. Even so, Paul was an elite fantasy point guard when healthy, but his durability is perhaps more of a concern now than it's ever been. Paul has missed a combined 45 regular season games over the past two years, which must be given serious consideration when it comes to assessing his Fantasy value.

DeAndre Jordan, Dallas Mavericks

The contract: One year, $24.1 million
What it means: Jordan declined his player option in order to help facilitate a move to Dallas, and he'll get his wish of joining his hometown team -- for real this time. Seeing Jordan levitate for alley-oop dunks in anything but a Clippers uniform will take some time to get used to, but he should be in an advantageous Fantasy position next season. He'll be the clear starting center on a team with one of the shallowest frontcourts in the league, and if the Mavs opt to make a run at a playoff spot next season -- as the signing would indicate -- Jordan could see an uptick in minutes after he averaged 31.5 per game in 2017-18, his fewest in six seasons. Jordan's elite rebounding (15.2 RPG) should translate seamlessly, but it could take time to develop a rapport with young guards Dennis Smith, Jr. and Luka Doncic, who will both be directly responsible for a large swath of Jordan's field goals. Playing alongside Chris Paul, Jordan led the NBA in field goal percentage for five straight years from 2012-17, but last season his percentage dropped to 64.5%, nearly seven points lower than two seasons ago.

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

The contract: Five years, $146.5 million
What it means: Another star, another lucrative deal to stay put. Jokic was never going anywhere, and the Nuggets now have their franchise player locked in through 2023. The 23-year-old took another step forward last season, averaging 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 6.1 assist and 1.2 steals while hitting a career-best 39.6% of his three-pointers. While he has his defensive limitations, Jokic should only continue to improve. Three-point shooting aside, his contributions in assists (6.1 APG) and free throw percentage (85% FT) are outstanding for a center and make him one of the league's most unique and valuable Fantasy commodities.

Will Barton, Denver Nuggets

The contract: Four years, $54 million
What it means: Barton had several teams interested heading into free agency, but he'll remain in Denver and get a major pay raise after playing on perhaps the most team-friendly contract in the league. The former second-round pick is coming off of a career year that saw him average 15.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.0 steal per game, in addition to shooting career-bests from the field (45.2% FG) and beyond the arc (37.0% 3PT). While Barton started fewer than half of the 81 games in which he played, he still averaged 33.1 minutes per game, due in part to Paul Millsap missing several months with a wrist injury. Barton could have a hard time exceeding that number in 2018-19, but he'll be in a better position, from a Fantasy perspective, if the Nuggets are able to find a taker for Wilson Chandler.

Trevor Ariza, Phoenix Suns

The contract: One year, $15 million
What it means: Among players changing locations, Ariza taking a one-year deal to head to the desert may have been the most surprising. One of the league's best three-and-D wings, Ariza was a key cog for the Rockets last season, but he'll more than double his 2017-18 salary with the Suns, who are apparently attempting to position themselves to battle for a playoff spot next season. That's probably an ill-fated goal, but Ariza is certainly a major upgrade on the wing.

Fantasy-wise, a player like Ariza's value should remain relatively constant so long as the minutes are there. The Suns aren't paying a 33-year-old $15 million to sit the bench, but Phoenix does have plenty of talent on the wing, which is a bit of a concern. Devin Booker, T.J. Warren, Josh Jackson and rookie Mikal Bridges will all be rotation players, so where, exactly, Ariza fits in that mix remains to be seen.

Leaving James Harden, Chris Paul and the Rockets' three-point-happy offense behind could also take its toll on Ariza's value as a volume three-point shooter (2.5 3PM/G). The Suns ranked 19th in three-point attempt rate (32.0%) last season, though they'll be under new leadership in rookie head coach Igor Kokoskov.

Ersan Ilyasova, Milwaukee Bucks

The contract: Three years, $21 million
What it means: The prodigal son has returned. This may be a slight overpay by Milwaukee, but Ilyasova reportedly had several interested suitors, and the third year of the deal is non-guaranteed.

Ilyasova has bounced around the league since leaving Milwaukee in 2015, but his production has been remarkably consistent wherever he's played, and he'll join a Bucks team in need of bigs who can stretch the floor. Ilyasova hit 36.0% percent of his threes with Atlanta and Philadelphia last season, and he could compete for a starting spot in Milwaukee. At the very least, Ilyasova will be a key piece off the bench, but the biggest factor in determining his role next season will be what the Bucks decide to do with Jabari Parker.

Rudy Gay, San Antonio Spurs

The contract: One year, $10 million
What it means: After declining his player option, Gay ultimately re-signed in San Antonio for an extra $1.2 million. All things considered, the veteran fared well coming off of a torn Achilles, appearing in 57 games and averaging 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in a career-low (by far) 21.6 minutes. Gay's workload was monitored for much of the season, so, looking ahead, there's reason for optimism. Obviously, the Kawhi Leonard situation looms large, and what assets the Spurs bring back in what now seems like an inevitable deal involving Leonard will impact Gay's Fantasy outlook. San Antonio ending up with, say, Jaylen Brown or Brandon Ingram would be a hit to Gay's Fantasy ceiling.

Marco Belinelli, San Antonio Spurs

The contract: Two years, $12 million
What it means: For Fantasy purposes, Belinelli is essentially a points/three-pointers specialist, and he's coming off of a strong, 28-game run with the Sixers during which he averaged 13.6 points and 2.0 made threes per game. Both of those numbers would have been career-highs over the course of a full season.

At this point in his career, Belinelli has earned the green light, but he'll enter a relatively crowded backcourt in San Antonio that already features Danny Green and Patty Mills at shooting guard, with Manu Ginobili potentially returning for one last go-round. Belinelli does have the size to slide up and play some small-ball three, however, and he'll be an upgrade -- as a shooter at least -- over Green, who's posted three consecutive seasons with a field goal percentage south of 40%. The addition of Belinelli is not great news for those, myself included, who were hopeful that Lonnie Walker could make an impact as a rookie.

Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors

The contract: Two years, $18 million
What it means: The Raptors hang onto one of their best young players who took a major leap in his second NBA season. VanVleet averaged 8.6 points and 3.2 assists per game while running the second unit, and he knocked down better than 41% of his three-point looks. Fantasy-wise, VanVleet will likely remain a fringe option in the immediate future, but the Raptors look to be grooming him as the potential long-term successor to Lowry.

Jerami Grant, Oklahoma City Thunder

The contract: Three years, $27 million
What it means: The 24-year-old's numbers don't jump off the page, but he's now a key complementary piece as the Thunder look to make the most of the Westbrook/George/Adams trio. Grant backed up Carmelo Anthony last season, but with Anthony likely on his way out, Grant could be in line for a bigger workload next season. That could hinge on whether he's able to improve as an outside shooter after he knocked down just 29.1% of his attempts last season.

Omri Casspi, Memphis Grizzlies

The contract: One year, undisclosed
What it means: The Grizzlies desperately need veteran help on the wing and they found that in Casspi, who was woefully underutilized in Golden State last season. Casspi took only 22 threes in 53 games with the Warriors, posting by far the lowest three-point attempt rate of his career, though he did shot a career-best 58% from the field. Casspi should walk into a considerably larger role in Memphis, where his primary competition on the wing comes in the form of Dillon Brooks and Chandler Parsons.

Ed Davis, Brooklyn Nets

The contract: One year, $4.4 million
What it means: The Nets are still a few years away, but Davis is a nice addition to a team that' could use another veteran presence. The expectation remains that Dwight Howard will be bought out, which would leave Davis as the top option behind Jarrett Allen and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson up front. Davis isn't going to carry you to any Fantasy league titles, but he was one of the best per-minute rebounders in the league last season, ranking eighth among qualified players in total rebound percentage (21.3%).

Aron Baynes, Boston Celtics

The contract: Two years, $11 million
What it means: We'll see if the Celtics end up making a splash in the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes, but for now it remains the status quo in Boston. Baynes projects to again back up Al Horford at center, and while he's developed into a fine bench piece, the Washington State product likely won't be a significant Fantasy contributor in most leagues.

Joe Harris, Brooklyn Nets

The contract: Two years, $16 million
What it means: Harris has made strides in each of the last two years since coming over from Cleveland, and he finished last season shooting 49.1% from the floor and 41.9% from three. Harris may never be more than a quality sixth or seventh man, but he's a serviceable defender and spot-up shooter.

Doug McDermott, Indiana Pacers

The contract: Three years, $22 million
What it means: This was a bit of a head-scratcher considering how many teams had been willing to give McDermott away in recent years, but the Pacers obviously saw something they liked. McDermott never quite clicked in Chicago or Oklahoma City, but he ended last season in Dallas on a strong, 26-game stretch. During that span, McDermott averaged 9.0 points per game and hit 39-of-79 (49.4%) three-point attempts.

Given the level of investment, the Pacers are prepared to offer McDermott a second chance at finding a long-term home. He'll likely back up Bojan Bogdanovic at small forward, while also seeing time at the four behind Thaddeus Young and Domantas Sabonis.

Derrick Rose, Minnesota Timberwolves

The contract: One year, $2.1 million
What it means: Tom Thibodeau still looks out for his guys. Rose played a combined 25 games for Cleveland and Minnesota last season and wasn't particularly impressive. While he still shows flashes of his once-elite speed and finishing ability from time to time, Rose is far too inconsistent to be more than a deep option. Barring injuries to Jeff Teague and/or Tyus Jones, don't expect Rose to be Fantasy-relevant in most formats.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Los Angeles Lakers

The contract: One year, $12 million
What it means: Caldwell-Pope took a bit of a haircut after making $18 million on a one-year deal last season, but the trade-off is he gets to play alongside LeBron James, and perhaps another star. While a mid-season jail sentence stemming from a DUI tainted his season, Caldwell-Pope was quietly productive in 2017-18, averaging 13.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 38.3 percent from three. With James in the mix, Caldwell-Pope will likely transition to more of a three-points-specialist role, essentially filling the J.R. Smith spot for the Lakers.

Mario Hezonja, New York Knicks

The contract: One year, $6.5 million
What it means: The fifth overall pick in 2015 flamed out after three seasons in Orlando, but he still generated a fair amount of interest on the open market. The Knicks are gambling that Hezonja was simply a bad fit with the Magic, and Hezonja should have the opportunity to prove himself on what will be one of the league's worst teams next season. At this point, it feels safe to pencil Hezonja in as the primary backup to Tim Hardaway, Jr., and his ability to play three positions should help him find minutes in what's become somewhat of a crowded Knicks wing rotation.

Aaron Gordon, Orlando Magic

The contract: Four years, $84 million
What it means: Gordon winding up somewhere like Indiana or Dallas would have been a lot of fun, but the Magic made the smart decision to bring him back on what could end up looking like a bargain contract. Gordon was on fire to begin last season before he got hurt, and while he struggled after returning, he's still only 22 years old and will continue to improve. Orlando, which still doesn't have a point guard, will likely struggle again next season, but they could do much worse than going forth with a frontcourt trio of Gordon, Mo Bamba and Jonathan Isaac.

Lance Stephenson

The contract: One year, $4.5 million
What it means: Man,

Elfrid Payton, New Orleans Pelicans

The contract: One year, $2.7 million
What it means: Payton's stock has fallen dramatically over the last year. The Suns, who acquired Payton at last year's trade deadline in exchange for a second-round pick, informed him prior to free agency that they were interested in re-signing him. Ultimately, it appeared he might not be able to land a starting spot. But with Rajon Rondo now in LA, Payton walks into an opportunity to start alongside Jrue Holiday. That said, there's a chance Payton comes off the bench if coach Alvin Gentry opts to start Holiday at point guard surrounded by shooters. Either way, Payton landed in one of the few spots where he should see significant run with a chance of putting up numbers similar to what we were used to seeing from him in Orlando.

JaVale McGee, Los Angeles Lakers

The contract: One year, $2.1 million
What it means: McGee may once again come off the bench for short stints, as Ivica Zubac appears to be the favorite for the starting center job. Moritz Wagner and Channing Frye are also options at the position if coach Luke Walton wants to focus on floor spacing. McGee could see higher usage than he did in Golden State, but I wouldn't bank on him seeing more than 15 minutes per night. The last time McGee saw at least 15 minutes per game was 2013-14, when he averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks for the Nuggets.

J.J. Redick, Philadelphia 76ers

The contract: One year, $12.5 million
What it means: After playing on a bloated, $23 million contract last season, Redick has taken a dramatic pay cut for the upcoming season, which should help the Sixers' financial flexibility during the remainder of free agency and/or the trade deadline. Unless management makes a drastic move, Redick's role should remain roughly the same, and he could even see a slight uptick in production with deadline-addition Marco Belinelli now in San Antonio.

Salah Mejri, Dallas Mavericks

The contract: One year, $1.6 million
What it means: With DeAndre Jordan finally making his way to Dallas, Mejri's role will probably be reduced, especially after Dwight Powell showed flashes last season. It would be a major surprise if Mejri is Fantasy-relevant.

Nerlens Noel, Oklahoma City Thunder

The contract: One year, $1.6 million
What it means: Noel reportedly turned down a four-year, $70 million offer from the Mavericks last season. It's tough to say for sure, but that's a decision he probably regrets. However, Noel will now be joining a team more prepared to compete in the postseason. While he'll essentially be stuck behind Steven Adams, who played 32.7 minutes per game last season, Noel isn't a stranger to putting up quality numbers in limited action. Two seasons ago, he saw 20.5 minutes per game and averaged 8.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and a combined 2.3 steals/blocks. Noel may be worth taking a risk on in deeper leagues. If Adams goes down with injury, Noel becomes a must-add in all formats.

Derrick Favors, Utah Jazz

The contract: Two years, $36 million
What it means: Questions still remain about Favors' fit alongside Rudy Gobert, not to mention his concerning injury history. However, considering Utah's recent playoff success, letting someone as skilled as Favors simply walk away would have been a tough decision. It seems unlikely that his workload will change significantly, as the Jazz are essentially running back the same roster as last season. Look for Favors to continue playing somewhat of a super-sixth-man role, earning minutes in the mid-to-high 20s.

Anthony Tolliver, Minnesota Timberwolves

The contract: One year, $5.5 million
What it means: General manager/coach Tom Thibodeau essentially kicked out Nemanja Bjelica and replaced him with Tolliver. As such, I expect Tolliver to absorb Bjelica's role, which meant 20.5 minutes per game last season. However, that number was largely supplemented by starts in the wake of Jimmy Butler's knee injury. In 22.2 minutes per game for the Pistons last season, Tolliver posted 8.9 points and 3.1 rebounds. He can continue to be passed on in the vast majority of Fantasy leagues.

Jose Calderon, Detroit Pistons

The contract: One year, $2.4 million
What it means: Calderon joins both Ish Smith and Jameer Nelson as reserve point guard options off the bench for coach Dwane Casey. At this point in his career, Calderon is, more or less, a spot-up shooter who can bring the ball up. He thrived from beyond the arc in Cleveland last season, but he's among the worst on-ball defenders in the league, and it's hard to imagine he'll play enough minutes to be relevant in even the deepest of leagues.

Rajon Rondo, Los Angeles Lakers

The contract: One year, $8 million
What it means: It's not immediately clear if Rondo will start or come off the bench for the Lakers, though he hasn't cracked 30 minutes per game in each of the past two seasons. Last year, however, he needed just 26.2 minutes per game to average 8.2 assists, giving him one of the best assist rates in the league. That said, playing alongside LeBron James for significant stretches may take the ball out Rondo's hands, as could the presence of Lonzo Ball, another pass-first point guard. Rondo has proven that he can still be Fantasy-viable in limited minutes, but the move to Los Angeles probably means a decline in overall value.

Julius Randle, New Orleans Pelicans

The contract: Two years, $18 million
What it means: With LeBron (and others) coming to LA, the organization was content with letting Randle move on to another team in order to maintain financial flexibility. While it wasn't publicly known at the time, the Pelicans apparently weren't seriously interested in bringing DeMarcus Cousins back. That paved the way for New Orleans to sign another young frontcourt player to pair next to Anthony Davis. It's possible Randle comes off the bench while Nikola Mirotic starts at power forward and E'Twaun Moore slots in at small forward for floor spacing. But regardless of how the starting lineup shakes out, Randle will still be a key piece at his natural power forward spot, as well as at center in small-ball looks. It's hard to imagine Randle seeing fewer than the 26.7 minutes per game he garnered last season, when he averaged 16.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

Seth Curry, Portland Trail Blazers

The contract: Two years, $5.9 million
What it means: A leg injury kept Curry sidelined for the entirety of the 2017-18 season. He put together a breakout campaign the year prior, however, seeing a career-high 29.0 minutes per game and averaging 12.8 points, 2.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 42.5 percent from three. Curry probably won't see the same type of run with Portland considering he's behind both Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum on the depth chart. But he could end up in a sixth-man role as a combo guard, filling the spot vacated by the likely departure of unrestricted free agent Shabazz Napier. If that's the case, he should have some Fantasy relevance though he hasn't proven to be much more than a three-point specialist.

DeMarcus Cousins, Golden State Warriors

The contract: One year, $5.3 million
What it means: Cousins played only 48 games before tearing his Achilles during late January of last season. Prior to the injury, he was putting together a great season in what was supposed to be his first full year with Anthony Davis, averaging 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and a combined 3.2 blocks/steals. As a result of the injury, the presumption heading into free agency was that the Pelicans would offer Cousins some sort of a prove-it deal in order to protect the team in case he wasn't remotely the same player he was before. Either that deal never came, or Cousins liked the idea of playing for Golden State more, because he'll be donning a Warriors uniform during 2018-19. The big man mentioned earlier in the offseason that he hopes to be healthy by training camp, though Golden State will likely exercise caution, as there's no need to rush him back and risk re-injury. Cousins' Fantasy value is tough to gauge. He'll be penciled in as a starter, but his minutes will inherently be limited, and his all-world supporting cast means Cousins won't be able to approach the sky-high usage rates he's thrown up in recent years. The bottom line is no one is really sure what to expect. A situation like this is completely unprecedented -- both in a Fantasy and a real basketball sense -- and it may take several months until we can confidently assess how Cousins fits in with what's now undoubtedly the most talented roster in NBA history by a large margin.

Avery Bradley, Los Angeles Clippers

The contract: Two years, $25 million
What it means: Bradley was traded to the Clippers from the Pistons in late January, though he played just six games in LA due to a lingering abdominal injury. His first year away from Boston wasn't great as a whole,as he saw most of his numbers slip across the board. Even assuming he bounces back to some degree, Badley generally doesn't put up numbers conducive to Fantasy success -- his extreme rebounding rate two seasons ago now looks like a major anomaly -- as he's mostly a defense-first guard who's better in real life than in Fantasy.

Michael Carter-Williams, Houston Rockets

The contract: One year, veteran's minimum
What it means: This one is a bit of a head-scratcher, but the Rockets are apparently the latest team to be intrigued by Carter-Williams' size and perceived ability to pass. Luckily, with Chris Paul and James Harden on the roster, Carter-Williams won't be asked to do much. He appeared in 52 games for the Hornets last season, averaging 4.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 33.2 percent from the floor -- the lowest mark in the league among players who attempted at least 200 field goals.

Jeff Green, Washington Wizards

The contract: One year, $2.5 million
What it means: With LeBron James leaving for the Lakers, there was little reason for Green to return to the Cavaliers, assuming the Cavaliers enter a re-build. Green had a solid resurgence last season, posting a career-high 52.0 effective field-goal percentage, scoring 10.8 points per game, and drawing 13 starts. Mike Scott, who came off the bench for the Wizards and played 18.5 minutes per game, inked a deal with the Clippers on Monday. So, Green will slot into those minutes easily, as he's able to play both forward spots.

Tyreke Evans, Indiana Pacers

The contract: One year, $12 million
What it means: The former No. 4 overall pick's career was spiraling in the wrong direction this time last year, but a strong campaign in Memphis has him back on track. Evans averaged 19.4 points per game -- the most since his rookie season -- to go with 5.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.1 steals, while hitting 40% of his three-pointers. Evans did miss 30 games, but that was due in large part to the Grizzlies' tanking efforts.

Evans doesn't exactly have a clear path to a starting spot in Indiana, but he can play three spots and will essentially step into a larger version of the role vacated by Lance Stephenson. Expect Evans to see time behind all three of Darren Collison, Victor Oladipo and Bojan Bogdanovic.

Raul Neto, Utah Jazz

The contract: Two years, $4.4 million
What it means: For fantasy purposes, not much. Neto has played in a combined 81 games over the last two seasons and doesn't have a clear path to a much bigger role in 2018-19. Ricky Rubio emerged as an improved overall player last year, and when he's not handling the ball, it'll be in Donovan Mitchell's hands. Barring a couple of key injuries, Neto will again be Utah's third or fourth point guard.

Dwight Howard, Washington Wizards

The contract: One year, taxpayer MLE
What it means: Howard will be joining his fourth team in four years, and his sixth team in eight years. Though last season's 16.6 points per game were his most since 2013-14, his 55.5% field-goal shooting was his lowest clip since his second year in the league. He also hasn't posted more than 1.6 blocks per contest since 2013-14. Howard isn't the scorer or defensive presence he used to be, but remains a force on the glass, and he's averaged at least 12.0 rebounds in each of the past two seasons.

Despite the red flags, Wizards management felt signing Howard to a one-year deal was a risk worth taking, especially since LeBron James has shifted to the Western Conference. With the East now being somewhat of a free-for-all outside of Boston, adding Howard to a roster that already has John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter could be all it takes to vault Washington near the top of the standings. From a Fantasy perspective, as long as Howard is a starter, he remains a walking double-double. As of now, the only other true center on the roster is Ian Mahinmi.

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Dante Exum, Utah Jazz

The contract: Three years, $33 million
What it means: The fifth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft's career has been plagued by injuries. Largely due to an ACL tear and a shoulder injury, Exum has appeared in only 162 games (67 starts) across four seasons. Despite that, the Jazz remain convinced of the soon-to-be 23-year-old's potential. At 6-foot-6 with above-average athleticism, Exum still has time to develop into a tough defender and finisher at the rim. However, he's struggled shooting from distance, posting a career mark of 30.6 percent from three. In the immediate future, Exum will probably continue his role as a backup (18.3 minutes per game over the past two seasons). But with Ricky Rubio's contract expiring next summer, Exum's new deal suggests Utah could be ready to experiment with starting him alongside Donovan Mitchell two seasons from now. Fantasy owners in redraft leagues don't need to lose sleep over Exum's contract, but it has interesting dynasty implications.

Amir Johnson, Philadelphia 76ers

The contract: One year, $2.4 million
What it means: From a Fantasy perspective, only owners in deep leagues need to take note. The 13-year veteran should once again serve as Joel Embiid's backup and will only have fantasy relevance in standard leagues and DFS if Embiid goes down with injury. Last season, Johnson saw 15.8 minutes per game and averaged 4.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Nemanja Bjelica, Philadelphia 76ers

The contract: One-year, MLE
What it means: After having his qualifying offer revoked by the Wolves, Bjelica will head east to bring shooting to a team that lost Ersan Ilyasova (Bucks) and Marco Belinelli (Spurs). Bjelica played a career-high 20.5 minutes per game in Minnesota last season, averaging 6.8 points and shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc. He'll likely be somewhat of a three-point specialist for the Sixers

Raymond Felton, Oklahoma City Thunder

The contract: One-year, $2.4 million
What it means: The veteran will stay on with the Thunder after providing depending backup point guard minutes last season. At this point in his career, the 34-year-old will likely continue to see limited playing time, and he won't be fantasy relevant, barring an injury to Russell Westbrook.

Isaiah Briscoe, Orlando Magic

The contract: Undisclosed
What it means: The former Kentucky standout went undrafted in 2017 before spending the preseason with the Trail Blazers. Briscoe was ultimately waived and spent last season overseas with BC Kalev-Cramo in Estonia. Briscoe apparently showed enough in 39 games -- 18.5 pts, 4.2 ast, 3.4 reb, 1.6 stl, 48.7% FG -- to pique the Magic's interest, and he appears to be in line to serve as the No. 3 point guard for a team that will likely add some sort of depth at the position before the end of free agency.