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  • Staying with Clips
    Harden intends to sign a two-year, $70 million contract to return to the Clippers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Harden and the Clippers got an extension completed just minutes before free agency officially began, locking in the 34-year-old for two more seasons in LA. With Paul George hitting the open market and not expected to return, Harden should shoulder more of the offensive load in 2024-25 alongside Kawhi Leonard (knee). Last season, Harden averaged his fewest points per game (16.6) since 2010 but didn't see a downtick in efficiency, owning a 43/38/88 shooting line while still dishing out 8.5 assists. Rotowire.com Today, 3:02 pm
     
  • James Harden to return to LAC on two-year deal
    Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that James Harden will sign a two-year, $70 million deal to return to the Clippers.

    Advice: Harden enjoyed a productive first season with the Clippers, finishing with averages of 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.6 triples. Most of those numbers were declines in last season’s production, particularly his points, but Harden still finished as an early third-rounder in fantasy hoops. His ability to stuff the stat sheet should keep him in the third-round range for 2024-25, and he could see a bump in production if Paul George leaves in free agency. Rotoworld Today, 2:56 pm
     
  • Released by Warriors
    Paul was waived by the Warriors on Sunday, and he will become an unrestricted free agent, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

    Advice: The Warriors likely did not intend to pay Paul the $30 million they would have owed him if they guaranteed his contract. The club pushed the guarantee date back in order to see if they could find a trade partner for the veteran point guard; however, that clearly did not happen, and Paul was released. The 39-year-old averaged a career-low 9.2 points, 6.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 26.4 minutes last season. 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
     
  • Expected to sign with Lakers
    Christie intends to sign a four-year, $32 million deal to remain with the Lakers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Christie was the No. 35 overall selection in the 2022 draft, and he is seen as a potential rotation player for the club in the future. The 21-year-old's contract would include a player option in the fourth year, meaning if he impresses the first three years he could seek a larger deal moving forward. Christie averaged 4.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 14.1 minutes in 67 games last season. 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 former 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 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