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  • Cut loose by Golden State
    The Warriors waived Paul on Sunday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

    Advice: Paul's $30 million salary for 2024-25 would have been fully guaranteed had the Warriors opted to keep him on the roster until free agency officially began at 6 p.m. ET Sunday, and after no trade partner emerged for the 39-year-old point guard, Golden State opted to cut him loose. Though he career-low 9.2 points on 44.1 percent shooting from the field in 26.4 minutes per contest over his 58 appearances in 2023-24, Paul still demonstrated aptitude as a playmaker (6.8:1.3 assist-to-turnover ratio). Paul could still have plenty of appeal around the league as a stopgap solution at point guard, though at this stage of his career, he's more ideally suited for a sub-30-minute starting role or as a lead guard off the bench. Rotowire.com Today, 2:48 pm
     
  • Chris Paul to be waived by GSW, enter free agency
    Chris Haynes of TNT reports that the Warriors will waive Chris Paul, and he will enter free agency.

    Advice: Paul and the Warriors agreed to push back the guarantee date on his 2024-25 $30 million salary to search for a trade partner, but no deal emerged. Paul is past his prime, but he should still draw plenty of interest due to his high basketball IQ, elite passing and veteran leadership. Rotoworld Today, 2:46 pm
     
  • Woj: Max Christie to ink 4-year, $32M extension
    ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Max Christie intends to sign a four-year, $32 million deal to remain with the Lakers.

    Advice: A 2022 second-round pick out of Michigan State, Christie averaged 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds across 14.1 minutes in 67 appearances last season. Woj notes that Christie has been a “developmental success story” for the Lakers, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be a success story for your fantasy hoops team. There’s no reason to target Christie in 2024-25 drafts. Rotoworld Today, 2:13 pm
     
  • Staying in L.A. on four-year deal
    Christie agreed Sunday with the Lakers on a four-year, $32 million deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Advice: After tending a qualifying offer to Christie, the Lakers had the right to match any offer the young guard might have received as a restricted free agent, but the two sides worked quickly to come to terms on a new deal. The 21-year-old appeared in 67 games (seven starts) in his second NBA season in 2023-24, averaging 4.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 14.1 minutes. He fell out of the rotation during the postseason, but the Lakers' financial commitment to Christie likely suggests he's expected to become more of a key cog on the second unit in 2024-25. Rotowire.com Today, 2:07 pm
     
  • Latches on with GSW
    Knox is part of the Warriors' Summer League roster.

    Advice: Knox started the 2023-24 campaign with Detroit but was traded to the Jazz in February and released shortly after, ending up with the Rip City Remix of the G League. The 2018 lottery pick will get a chance to prove he's worthy of a roster spot with Golden State this Summer. Rotowire.com Today, 1:38 pm
     
  • With Golden State for Summer League
    Bolden is listed on the Warriors' Summer League roster.

    Advice: Bolden inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Hornets in March, but he has been released and will spend Summer League with the Warriors. Bolden started in each of the Hornets' last two regular-season games and averaged 10.0 points. 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks over 30 minutes. Rotowire.com Today, 1:34 pm
     
  • Haynes: ‘Growing optimism’ PHI signs Paul George
    According to TNT’s Chris Haynes, there is “growing optimism” that Philadelphia will sign Paul George in free agency.

    Advice: George’s desire for a four-year deal factored into his decision to opt out of the final season of his contract, as the Clippers have only offered three-year pacts thus far. Philadelphia has long been rumored as a potential landing spot for George, and the 76ers clearly remain interested despite reports to the contrary on June 20. George will reportedly hold meetings with the Clippers, 76ers, and Magic when free agency begins, but it’s fair to wonder if this report changes things for LA and Orlando. Rotoworld Today, 1:05 pm
     
  • Set to remain in Indy
    Toppin agreed Sunday with the Pacers on a four-year, $60 million contracts, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Advice: After coming over in a trade from the Knicks last summer, Toppin proved to be a valuable contributor for Indiana as the club's top reserve big man. He appeared in all 82 games and averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.1 minutes per contest. Indiana will bring back frontcourt starters Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner in 2024-25, so Toppin's role is unlikely to change dramatically despite receiving more of a long-term financial commitment. Rotowire.com Today, 10:49 am
     
  • Woj: Obi Toppin intends to re-sign with Pacers
    Obi Toppin intends to re-sign with the Pacers on a four-year, $60 million deal, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

    Advice: Indiana acquired Toppin last summer, but after opening the year as part of the starting unit, he was a reserve for the end of the year. He’ll continue to play an important backup role behind Pascal Siakam for the foreseeable future, though his fantasy upside will be capped, barring injuries in front of him. Rotoworld Today, 10:49 am