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Plowden has made a few preseason appearances since going undrafted in 2022, but he hasn’t played in an NBA game yet. However, he has stood out this summer and has averaged 16.6 points per game for the Warriors thus far. If he remains with the team, he will likely spend most of next season in the G-League once again.

The Dubs are reportedly more engaged in Marrkannen trade talks than any other team but aren’t willing to fork up Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga in a deal like the Utah wants them too. The two sides are at a standstill. The Dubs’ young pieces have the most to gain from a fantasy perspective with a move to Utah, should the two teams come to an agreement.

Jackson-Davis recorded a double-double in his final game action of the summer, helping lead the Warriors to their second win in Las Vegas. A statistical category to track next season will be assists, as the Warriors want TJD to be more of a playmaker at the center position. He averaged 1.2 helpers per game as a rookie (1.7 as a starter). If Jackson-Davis can get that number close to three (he had three on Sunday), that would give his fantasy value a welcome boost.

Podziemski finished Sunday’s win three assists shy of a triple-double, with the lone negative being his seven turnovers. This was a busy period for the Warriors guard, who spent time with the United States select team before joining his team for summer league play. Podziemski is done for the summer, and the next step is to lock down a place in the starting lineup following Klay Thompson’s departure.

Podziemski’s had a busy summer. He played with the United States select team, which helped Team USA prepare for the upcoming Paris Olympics, before joining the Warriors for summer league action. He didn’t shoot the ball well from two on Saturday, going 1-of-4, but the 3-point production, rebounds, and assists were there. With Klay Thompson agreeing to a deal with the Mavericks, Podziemski is well-positioned to fill the resulting void in the starting lineup. If so, that would boost his fantasy value considerably.

Jackson-Davis began his rookie season on the fringe of the Warriors’ rotation but eventually earned the opportunity to start down the stretch. He started Golden State’s final ten regular season games, and it’s fair to expect a similar role for TJD in 2024-25. According to Jackson-Davis, Kerr wants him to be more of a playmaker in the dunker spot, among other things. "(Kerr) said he wanted me to be a force. He wanted me to attack the glass like I did last year,” Jackson-Davis said when describing his exit interview. “But he wants even more than that. He wants me to be more offensive-minded and continue to make plays out of the dunker (spot), almost like the way (Domantas) Sabonis plays.” This is great news for fantasy managers aiming to select Jackson-Davis in drafts, as an expanded role will only increase his value. Even with the Warriors bringing Kevon Looney back, the starting center job will be TJD’s to lose going into training camp.

TJD only played 22 minutes in this game, which was his first appearance of the summer. It wasn’t a standout performance, but that shouldn’t mean much. Jackson-Davis had a strong rookie season, especially late in the year. He should be the team’s starting center this upcoming season, so playing in Summer League is just continued development for him. There isn’t much competition for minutes at center, so TJD could be in for a big season.

Podz went from practicing against Team USA as part of the select team to suiting up for the Warriors in Summer League. He subbed in for the final two minutes of this game to help prevent the Kings from completing the comeback, and he was able to ice the game with a few late free throws. Podziemski played well as a rookie and should play a large role in year two. The arrival of Buddy Hield and De’Anthony Melton could prevent Podz from being a consistent starter, but he should be worth taking late in fantasy drafts.

Shams notes that Hield and new teammate Steph Curry are second and first respectively in most made three-pointers over the last five seasons. Hield is one of only six players in NBA history to average at least 3.0 triples per contest, and at 1,924 career triples made, Hield could become just the 17th player in league history to reach 2,000 career three-pointers. Hield’s arrival in the Bay could cut into the playing time of Brandin Podziemski and De’Anthony Melton, but with Andrew Wiggins likely out the door, there could be room for all three players to see meaningful rotational roles. Back in Philly, Hield’s departure opens up more opportunities for newcomer Eric Gordon and rookie Jared McCain.

Before Stotts resigned, he held the title of assistant coach in Milwaukee heading into last season. Before that, he was the head coach in Portland for nearly a decade. Stackhouse has been the coach at Vanderbilt for the last five seasons, though that was a disappointing tenure. He had more success as the head coach of Raptors 905, where he won a championship and was the D-League Coach of the Year in 2017. They’ll both bring plenty of experience to Steve Kerr’s staff as they look to reload around Stephen Curry.