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  • Haynes: DeAndre Jordan re-signing with Nuggets
    According to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, DeAndre Jordan is set to re-sign with Denver for 2024-25.

    Advice: Jordan will continue backing up Nikola Jokic next season. The Nuggets big man played sparingly last season, but was often his team’s preferred reserve center. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect much production from him, as no center offers more fantasy value than Jokic. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:14 pm
     
  • To become free agent
    The Spurs did not extend a qualifying offer to Barlow (knee), making him an unrestricted free agent, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

    Advice: Despite this move by the Spurs, Wojnarowski reports that a reunion could be on the table during free agency, though Barlow will have other suitors as well. In 33 appearances last season, Barlow produced averages of 4.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.6 minutes. He missed the last nine games of the season with a left knee bone bruise, but there have been no reports on his progress. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:49 pm
     
  • Staying in Denver
    Jordan agreed Saturday with the Nuggets on a one-year, $3.6 million deal, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

    Advice: Jordan will bring veteran leadership to the locker room in Denver while also occasionally mixing into the rotation as a backup at center to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. During his second season in Denver in 2023-24, Jordan made 36 appearances (two starts) and averaged 3.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.4 blocks in 11.0 minutes per contest. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:22 pm
     
  • Becomes restricted free agent
    The Celtics extended a qualifying offer to Queta on Saturday, making him a restricted free agent, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

    Advice: The Celtics will have the ability to match opposing offers in free agency with this move. Queta was a fringe rotation player in 2023-24, averaging 5.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per contest. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:51 pm
     
  • To return to Suns
    Bol will return to the Suns on a one-year deal, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

    Advice: Bol found his stride with the Suns last season after numerous stops around the league. Bol made 43 appearances in 2023-24, averaging 5.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.5 three-pointers in 10.9 minutes. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:24 pm
     
  • Woj: Bol Bol re-signing with Suns
    According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Bol Bol is re-signing with Phoenix for one season ahead of 2024-25.

    Advice: Bol appeared in roughly half of the Suns’ games last season and averaged 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest. He’ll look to expand upon his role in his second year with the team. He could have to face an uphill battle given the more experienced players ahead of him on the depth chart, though. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:21 pm
     
  • Shams: Richaun Holmes signing extesnion with WAS
    According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Wizards big man Richaun Holmes is signing a two-year, $25.9 million extension.

    Advice: Holmes declined a one-year, $12.9 million player option before agreeing to his extension. It’s unclear how large his role will be, though, as Alexandre Sarr and Marvin Bagley are set to be in the mix as well from the start of 2024-25. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:10 pm
     
  • Report: DET declining Chimezie Metu player option
    According to Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto, the Pistons are declining Chimezie Metu’s player option for 2024-25.

    Advice: Metu reached career highs of 10.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game during his 14 games with the Pistons last season. Whether he can carve out a role with a new team remains to be seen. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:55 pm
     
  • Agrees to two-year deal with Wiz
    Holmes agreed to a two-year, $25.9 million contract with the Wizards on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Holmes had to decline his $12.8 million player option prior to this agreement, so he secured himself a small raise. As for the second season of his deal, only $250,000 of it is guaranteed. Holmes figures to play a key role for the rebuilding Wizards in 2024-25 with this news, and he offers some intriguing fantasy appeal due to the lack of depth in Washington's frontcourt. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:22 pm