Rotoworld Podcasts: Western Rookies Podcast Wednesday, June 29, 2016 The top 10 was loaded with Western Conference picks, but some are really, really raw. We'll go over what guys are worth targeting for Dynasty and redraft. Plus, a quick talk on Orlando Pro Summer League and some fun names. Get ready for a busy July. Mike Gallagher has covered fantasy hoops for eight years and this season … [Read more...]

Sources: Durant to meet with OKC before frenzy 12:35 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Kevin Durant will meet with his current team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Thursday, according to league sources. NBA rules preclude any team -- even the incumbent Thunder -- from … [Read more...]

Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Pacific Welcome to the second installment of Rotoworld's division-by-division 2016 NBA free agency preview. Next up is the Pacific division, exploring the team needs and free agent situations of the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns and Kings. Previous installments: Northwest Division (Ryan Knaus)   Salary info from spotrac.com   Golden State Warriors   2015-16 … [Read more...]

Best option for Durant? Stay with Thunder 9:30 AM ET Sometime in the next 10 days, Kevin Durant will have made his decision where to play basketball next season. He's heading overseas on July 9 for a promotional tour, and according to sources, he plans on having made his free agency choice before he leaves. Despite having meetings lined up with six other teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the … [Read more...]

Agent: LeBron turns down $24M player option 7:24 AM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Finals MVP LeBron James will not exercise his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2016-17 season, according to his agent, Rich Paul. James, who had to inform the Cavs of his … [Read more...]

Source: Spurs' Duncan picks up $5.6M option 12:51 AM ET ESPN.com news services The San Antonio Spurs have been notified that Tim Duncan has decided to opt into his $5.6 million contract for 2016-17, but that he's still undecided about whether to return for a 20th NBA season, a source close to the situation told ESPN's Michael C. Wright. The story was first reported by The Vertical and … [Read more...]

Wade mulls exit as Heat talks stall, sources say 9:02 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books Dwyane Wade's initial contract discussions with the Miami Heat have not produced a common ground between the parties, which has the All-Star guard preparing to field outside offers when free agency opens … [Read more...]

Source: Lakers not giving up on landing Durant 7:43 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Despite not being on the list of teams scheduled to meet with free agent Kevin Durant, the Los Angeles Lakers have not abandoned their hopes of landing the superstar forward, according to a … [Read more...]

Sources: 76ers to make serious push for Barnes 6:20 PM ET Marc Stein and Marc J. Spears The Philadelphia 76ers intend to make a serious push for Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Harrison Barnes when the NBA's offseason marketplace opens Friday at 12:01 a.m. ET, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Sixers have Barnes high on their list of potential targets and … [Read more...]

Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agency: Northwest Welcome to the first installment of Rotoworld's division-by-division free agency preview. We begin with the Northwest division, exploring the team needs and free agent situations of the Thunder, Trail Blazers, Jazz, Nuggets and Timberwolves. Oklahoma City Thunder Free agents: Kevin Durant (unrestricted), Randy Foye (unrestricted), Dion Waiters … [Read more...]