NBA Season/Playoffs 2025-26

[Who]

Jalen Williams' amazing 17 ppg and 28 mpg this year

I think you are making too much out of J-Dub's season this year. He was injured throughout the campaign. He played only 33 games. He was limited to only 28mpg in those 33gms because of his injuries. This isn't a good reflection of what he can do when his body is right. His previous 2 seasons before that in 2024-25 and 2023-24 are better examples of what he is capable of.

[Celtics2021]

Walker Kessler likely to re-sign with Utah

Given that neither Jackson nor fellow big man Lauri Markkanen is a full-time center, Kessler remains an important player in Utah's path back to contention in the Western Conference. The consensus is that Kessler is signing a new deal with the Jazz in the range of $25 million to $30 million a year. "It appears Utah is gearing up to keep him," an East scout said. "I don't see an obvious fit in free agency for someone to try to get him. They're going to be in an interesting spot next season, and I'm excited to see how they navigate all of it."
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Do not fret much.  Teams always put out rumors that they are keeping their restricted free agents to keep the prices down or induce more from trades.  It would have been shocking for a different rumor to come out.

[SparzWizard]

When OKC has to deal with 2nd apron issues, I expect 2 of Hartenstein/JDub/Caruso to be gone, but JDub feels like a definite goner. He starts his 5/239M deal after this season, and I think they got guys like Ajay Mitchell, McCain, etc. who can sort of take over his role and minutes going forward.

Dort is a FA this summer, idk if they'll keep him either, or maybe they can keep him to a reasonable deal but then Hartenstein is a goner down the road.

Fire sale in OKC? Let's nab Caruso and Hartenstein

[Moranis]

When OKC has to deal with 2nd apron issues, I expect 2 of Hartenstein/JDub/Caruso to be gone, but JDub feels like a definite goner. He starts his 5/239M deal after this season, and I think they got guys like Ajay Mitchell, McCain, etc. who can sort of take over his role and minutes going forward.

Dort is a FA this summer, idk if they'll keep him either, or maybe they can keep him to a reasonable deal but then Hartenstein is a goner down the road.

Fire sale in OKC? Let's nab Caruso and Hartenstein

I suggested Hugo, 2028 1st for Caruso in the change thread. Caruso into the TPE. I think that makes some sense for both teams.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

When OKC has to deal with 2nd apron issues, I expect 2 of Hartenstein/JDub/Caruso to be gone, but JDub feels like a definite goner. He starts his 5/239M deal after this season, and I think they got guys like Ajay Mitchell, McCain, etc. who can sort of take over his role and minutes going forward.

Dort is a FA this summer, idk if they'll keep him either, or maybe they can keep him to a reasonable deal but then Hartenstein is a goner down the road.

Fire sale in OKC? Let's nab Caruso and Hartenstein

I suggested Hugo, 2028 1st for Caruso in the change thread. Caruso into the TPE. I think that makes some sense for both teams.

I love Caruso, but what year do you think Hugo will be better than him? As Caruso ages, loses athleticism, and generally gets worse, and Hugo gets better.

I think there is a good chance Hugo is our version of Caruso next year. All the advanced stats and on-off numbers seem to indicate this.

[Vermont Green]

When OKC has to deal with 2nd apron issues, I expect 2 of Hartenstein/JDub/Caruso to be gone, but JDub feels like a definite goner. He starts his 5/239M deal after this season, and I think they got guys like Ajay Mitchell, McCain, etc. who can sort of take over his role and minutes going forward.

Dort is a FA this summer, idk if they'll keep him either, or maybe they can keep him to a reasonable deal but then Hartenstein is a goner down the road.

Gone where?  I don't see how they move him, especially coming off this season.  If OKC doesn't want him because he can't play to his contract, who is going to want him?