Powell will exercise his $4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

This isn't an unexpected decision by Powell, who averaged 2.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 55 regular-season appearances a season ago. He finds himself surrounded by competition in the frontcourt heading into the 2025-26 campaign and will need to battle with the likes of Kai Jones and Daniel Gafford to earn an uptick in playing time.

Gafford is expected to sign a three-year contract extension worth approximately $60 million with the Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

This new deal will keep Gafford in Dallas through the 2028-29 campaign. The big man put up solid numbers across the board during 2024-25, averaging 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 blocks in 57 regular-season appearances (31 starts).

Bryant amassed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Bryant saw limited action in Indiana's season-ending loss Sunday, as his playing time diminished late in the series. The center appeared in 66 regular-season games between Miami and Indiana, making eight starts and averaging 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game.

Bradley ended with two points (2-2 FT) and one rebound across five minutes during Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Bradley didn't attempt a shot in his five minutes of action Sunday but sank two free throws to avoid a scoreless performance. The center served as a deep reserve throughout both the playoffs and regular season. Across 14 regular-season appearances, he averaged 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game.

Turner ended Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with six points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes.

One of Turner's worst performances of the season came at the worst possible time for Indiana, with the team falling one win short of a championship. Turner, who is set to become a free agent this offseason, is likely to draw considerable interest from around the NBA. While previous reports have indicated that a reunion with the Pacers is the most likely outcome, it will be interesting to see how this shakes out. The longest-tenured Pacer on the roster, Turner appeared in 72 regular-season games, producing 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 blocks in 30.2 minutes per game.

Hartenstein chipped in seven points (3-4 FG, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Although Isaiah Hartenstein's role declined in the NBA Finals due to matchups, he was instrumental in Oklahoma City's run to the championship. Playing in his first season with the Thunder, Hartenstein showed good chemistry alongside Chet Holmgren and excelled on both sides of the court. He appeared in 57 regular-season contests, posting sixth-round value in nine-category fantasy formats on a per-game basis with averages of 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.9 minutes per contest.

Toppin tallied zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Toppin entered Game 7 riding a streak of three straight double-digit scoring efforts but went scoreless in Sunday's finale. Despite the quiet finish, the forward delivered a streaky but impactful postseason off the bench, averaging 9.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting and 32.1 percent from three across 19.2 minutes per game, highlighted by a pair of 20-point performances. In the regular season, Toppin appeared in 79 games (four starts) and averaged 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 52.9 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from beyond the arc in 19.6 minutes per contest.

Siakam supplied 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

The Pacers fell one win shy of Siakam picking up his second career NBA championship. Siakam will be able to hold his head high after another terrific campaign, however. The 31-year-old forward appeared in 78 regular-season contests, posting sixth-round value in nine-category fantasy formats with 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 32.7 minutes per contest. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined by an Achilles tear, Siakam could be poised to take on a larger role in 2025-26.

The Rockets have acquired Durant in a trade with the Suns, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

After the 2024-25 season came to a close for the Suns, Phoenix and Durant agreed to part ways and work on a trade heading into the offseason. A lot of teams became potential destinations for the superstar forward, but in the end, Houston won the KD sweepstakes by sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and six draft picks to Phoenix. The Suns will now have the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft as well as five second-round picks. During the 2024-25 campaign, Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc.

Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.

Walker's 2024-25 campaign has officially come to an end. The 21-year-old forward finished his second season with the Pacers having averaged 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game during the regular season while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from deep.

Toppin totaled 20 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds and two steals over 23 minutes during Thursday's 108-91 victory over the Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Toppin continues to be a force to be reckoned with off the bench for the Pacers in the NBA Finals. The Dayton product has now scored 17 or more points three times during this series, making him one of the most consistent scoring threats on the team.

Siakam racked up 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes in Thursday's 108-91 win against the Thunder.

Siakam recorded a double-double for the second time during the NBA Finals on Thursday. Even though the New Mexico State product had his second-lowest point total of this series, he left his mark on this game while helping force a Game 7, which will be played Sunday in Oklahoma City.

Jones supplied no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 win over Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Jones checked in for just one minute during Oklahoma City's title-clinching win Sunday. The forward saw limited action throughout the playoffs, appearing in 10 of 23 games and averaging 4.6 minutes. Jones' role was similarly modest in the regular season, during which he logged 10.2 minutes per game across 54 appearances (three starts), contributing 2.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

Dieng ended with no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 victory over Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Dieng checked in for just one minute during Oklahoma City's title-clinching win and didn't register a stat. The 22-year-old saw action in only nine of the team's 23 postseason games, averaging 3.6 minutes in those appearances. His role remained limited during the regular season as well, with the third-year forward averaging 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes across 37 games, including one start.

Middleton (knee) picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

No surprise here, as Middleton was unlikely to fetch anything close to this amount on the open market. This news is also likely to be bad for Middleton's fantasy value, given the youth movement in Washington. In 14 appearances with the team, Middleton posted averages of 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 22.1 minutes per game. Middleton missed the end of the campaign with a right knee contusion, but it's not expected to linger very far into the offseason.

Mathurin amassed 24 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Mathurin's production was all over the place in the postseason, though he certainly had his moments. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined by an Achilles tear, the Pacers may bank on Mathurin taking a leap in 2025-26 with so much usage up for grabs. During the 2024-25 regular season, Mathurin appeared in 72 games and produced 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.4 three-pointers on 45.8 percent shooting from the field.

Nesmith closed with three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 30 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Nesmith had a miserable outing on the offensive end, but his defense kept him on the floor. While this was a disappointing end to his campaign, Nesmith showed a ton of promise in 2024-25. In 45 regular-season appearances, Nesmith shot 43.1 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals. With Tyrese Haliburton facing a lengthy recovery from his torn Achilles, Nesmith could soak up more usage in 2025-26.

Williams closed with 20 points (7-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 win over Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Operating as the No. 2 option on offense behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season, Williams was instrumental in Oklahoma City's run to the championship. Playing in just his third campaign, Williams played like a seasoned veteran in his prime, producing averages of 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 0.7 blocks, 1.6 steals and 1.8 three-pointers across 69 regular-season appearances. As a fantasy asset, Williams managed to return second-round value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis.

Simons (forearm) was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Celtics on Monday along with two second-round draft picks in exchange for Jrue Holiday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Simons will step into an outstanding situation with the Celtics, who reached the second round of the 2024-25 NBA playoffs before falling to the Knicks. Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is expected to miss most if not all of the upcoming 2025-26 season, meaning there will be plenty of scoring opportunities up for grabs. Simons is coming off a slightly down year in terms of scoring, averaging 19.3 points in 70 games, though he averaged 20-plus points per game in each of his previous two seasons with the Blazers.

Furphy had no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Furphy continued his limited role throughout the postseason. The rookie spent time between the G League and NBA during the regular season, averaging 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game across 50 regular-season appearances with the Pacers.

Sheppard closed Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and four rebounds in 16 minutes.

Sheppard delivered his seventh scoreless performance across 21 playoff appearances in Sunday's heartbreaking loss. During the regular season, the versatile guard played in 63 games (nine starts), averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 19.5 minutes per contest.

Williams closed with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across five minutes during Sunday's 103-91 victory over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Williams went scoreless Sunday, logging just one rebound in five minutes. His role diminished in the postseason, where he appeared in 16 of the Thunder's 23 games but averaged just 8.6 minutes per contest. During the regular season, however, the veteran forward was generally a productive contributor in his reserve role, averaging 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 16.4 minutes across 69 games, including seven starts.

Wiggins ended Sunday's 103-91 win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over 12 minutes.

Wiggins went scoreless in Game 7, but the Thunder still emerged victorious to secure the championship. The 26-year-old had an up-and-down postseason, reaching double figures in five games while also being held scoreless in five others. He put together a solid regular season, posting career-best scoring numbers with averages of 12.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from beyond the arc. Wiggins appeared in 76 regular-season games, making 26 starts and averaging 22.9 minutes per contest.

Gilgeous-Alexander closed Sunday's 103-91 victory over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with 29 points (8-27 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal across 40 minutes.

Gilgeous-Alexander capped off a historic season in style Sunday. Named as the 2025 NBA Finals MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander was also the MVP of the regular season while helping the Thunder win 68 games. As for fantasy, only Nikola Jokic was more valuable from a per-game perspective in nine-category formats. Through 76 regular-season appearances, he produced 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 1.7 steals and 2.1 three-pointers on 51.9 percent shooting from the field and 89.8 percent from the line.

Holiday was traded from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers on Monday in exchange for Anfernee Simons (forearm) and two second-round draft picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

There was rumored to be plenty of interest for Holiday heading into the offseason, and the Celtics evidently felt strong enough about the trade package to pull the trigger on this deal. The UCLA product, known more recently for his defensive prowess at this stage in his career, averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals over 62 regular-season games for Boston this past season and should step in as Portland's starting point guard while also serving as a strong mentor to Scoot Henderson (head) and the rest of the backcourt.

Mann has been declared healthy after being held to 13 games during the 2024-25 season due to back disc herniation, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Charania notes that Mann has participated in all of the club's offseason basketball activities, including 5-on-5 scrimmages. The Florida product was off to a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 made threes in 13 appearances before being held out with the back injury. He will become a restricted free agent over the offseason.

Mitchell tallied no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 103-91 win over Indiana in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Mitchell saw brief action in Sunday's championship win but didn't record a stat. The rookie appeared in just over half of Oklahoma City's playoff games, playing in 12 of 23 and averaging 7.0 minutes in those contests. During the regular season, he averaged 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.6 minutes across 36 games, including one start.

Wallace tallied 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds and three steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Wallace scored in double figures Sunday to help the Thunder clinch the title. The 21-year-old started the first three games of the NBA Finals against the Pacers but came off the bench in the Thunder's other 20 postseason contests. In his second NBA season, Wallace showed improvement across the board, with his counting stats up from his rookie year. He averaged 8.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.6 minutes per game over 68 regular-season appearances, including 43 starts.

Carter will exercise his $6.8 million player option for the 2025-26 season, NBA reporter Jake Fischer reports.

This was always the expectation for Carter. The veteran guard made a total of 36 regular-season appearances in 2024-25, posting averages of 4.3 points, 1.1 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per contest. He could struggle to land a rotation role in 2025-26.

The Rockets are expected to decline VanVleet's $44.9 million option, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

This has always been the most likely scenario for VanVleet. However, both sides have mutual interest in a reunion, and Iko notes that they are in discussions for a multi-year contract extension. Assuming he sticks around, VanVleet will have a new weapon to play alongside in Houston's offense, as Kevin Durant is making his way to Houston with Jalen Green heading the opposite direction.