Kayla Fonte

TMU Journalism Alum | Writer @hashtbasketball | Co-host of Between Two Hoops, B!tches B Balling snd NBA Fantasy in 5 | Fantasy basketball writer/analyst

[Kayla Fonte @Kayla_Fonte]

Happy NBA opening day!

Just wanted to wish everyone good luck in their leagues. Unfortunately I’m not able to predict the future, and sometimes I get things wrong, but I’m always going to do my best to help you guys win your leagues.

Here’s where you can find my content:

🔸Articles - Last Word on Sports and HashtagBasketball
🔸Podcasts - Between Two Hoops,
B!tches B Balling and NBA Fantasy In 5

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Fantasy impacts:

📉Eric Gordon (waived)

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Philadelphia 76ers are trading Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies, sources tell ESPN. This gives the 76ers the flexibility to complete conversion of two-way Dominick Barlow.

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Fantasy impacts:

📈Josh Minott (could get a bigger role, must watch in silly season)

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Boston Celtics are trading Josh Minott to the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN.

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Fantasy impacts:

📉Hunter Tyson (waived)

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Denver Nuggets are trading Hunter Tyson and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for the lesser favorable of a Clippers/Hawks 2026 second, sources tell ESPN. Denver creates an open roster spot for the buyout market and gets out of the luxury tax.

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Fantasy impacts:

↔️Jose Alvarado (New York has a stacked starting lineup so his value will be limited)

📉Daley Terry (waived)

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Knicks are sending Dalen Terry, two second-round picks and cash to the Pelicans for Alvarado, sources said.

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Fantasy impacts:

📉Chris Boucher (waived)

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Boston Celtics are trading Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN.

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Fantasy impacts:

↔️Cole Anthony (pathway to minutes is murky when Phoenix is fully healthy), Amir Coffey, Nick Richards (rerouted to Chicago), Ousmane Dieng

📉Nigel Hayes-Davis (waived)

-Smith should still be the starting C, but Richards will probably get some decent minutes off the bench

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Phoenix Suns for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis, sources tell ESPN.

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Fantasy impacts:

↔️Gabe Vincent (remains a bench piece), Luke Kennard (has appeal as a streamer for his scoring when Los Angeles has injuries)

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard, sources tell ESPN.

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Fantasy impacts:

↔️Ayo Dosunmu (likely to come off the bench but should receive good playing time), Julian Phillips, Rob Dillingham (joins a crowded Chicago backcourt), Leonard Miller

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: The Chicago Bulls have traded Ayo Dosunmu to the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN.

[Kayla Fonte @Kayla_Fonte]

@beagit Yes?

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Fantasy impacts:

📈 Jaden Hardy (maybe gets a chance of more playing time), Marvin Bagley (gets a boost just for this season, as Lively is OFS and Gafford is in and out of the lineup)

↔️ Anthony Davis (but don't expect to see him much for the rest of the season), D'Angelo Russell, Exum (OFS), AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham

📉Khris Middleton (likely comes off bench)

-Sarr will take a hit when Davis is healthy

-The three-headed monster situation at C in Dallas clears up, don't expect Bagley to have a significant role when Gafford/Lively are healthy

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, 2 first-round picks and 3 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN.

[Kayla Fonte @Kayla_Fonte]

@Ahmed247Dr Ya so that’s what I said

[Kayla Fonte @Kayla_Fonte]

@daviddlegg We’ll have to see how things shape up when Giddey is healthy, regardless it’s a logjammed backcourt

[Kayla Fonte @Kayla_Fonte]

Fantasy impacts:

↔️Mike Conley (later sent to Hornets)

📉Jaden Ivey (may move to the bench), Kevin Huerter, Dario Saric

-Chicago also added Simons, who could start ahead of Ivey

-Robinson should continue starting at SG for Detroit

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a multi-team deal that sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Detroit also receives a 2026 first-round protected swap from Minnesota.

[Kayla Fonte @Kayla_Fonte]

@kobebeanss I hope I am!

[Kayla Fonte @Kayla_Fonte]

@Killahbee0718 lol just an opinion, I hope I’m wrong, I like Ivey. Crowded backcourt though

[Kayla Fonte @Kayla_Fonte]

Fantasy impacts:

↔️Guershcon Yabusele, Dalen Terry

-Smith should still be Chicago's starting C, and Yabsuele will be his primary backup while Collins is injured

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The New York Knicks are trading Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls for Dalen Terry, sources tell ESPN.

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Fantasy impacts:

↔️Trayce Jackson-Davis

-Murray-Boyles starts when Poeltl is out, leaving Jackson-Davis to compete for minutes with Mamukelashvili

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Golden State Warriors have traded center Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Toronto Raptors for a 2026 second-round pick via the Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

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Fantasy impacts:

📈Jonathan Kuminga (literally any situation where he gets out of Golden State helps his value, though he'll be backing up Johnson)

↔️ Buddy Hield, Kristaps Porzingis (injuries remain a concern)

-Okongwu benefits most from Porzingis' absence

-Porzingis should start at C

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN.

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Fantasy impacts:

↔️Tyus Jones (remains in a backup role)

-Some extra minutes are available in Orlando's backcourt

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Orlando Magic are trading Tyus Jones to the Charlotte Hornets for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN.

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Fantasy impacts:

↔️Jock Landale (will be Okongwu's backup)

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Atlanta Hawks are acquiring center Jock Landale from the Utah Jazz for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN.