Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns has just enjoyed the longest postseason campaign of his career with the team, but his time in Minneapolis might be nearing an end. "I do not think they would tear the team apart, however, I do think there's a possibility if the ownership change took place that Karl Towns' role would be reevaluated," said ESPN's Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast. The Timberwolves ownership situation remains in limbo, with a three-person arbitration panel set to decide if Glen Taylor has the right to remain the owner of the ball club or if Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez can complete their purchasing process, which began in 2021.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to return to action in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Dallas. But it's possible that the Latvian big man won't be fully healthy. "I don't know," said Porzingis on Tuesday when asked whether he is currently 100 percent. "We'll see. Done a lot of work up until this point. Done everything needed to get back into playing shape. We'll see." Porzingis was limited to 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks across 26.2 minutes in the first four postseason games before a calf injury took him out of the lineup. He might still struggle to perform at his best if he's not 100 percent in the Finals.

According to Darnell Mayberry of the New York Times, the Oklahoma City Thunder could be interested in acquiring Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams. The 22-year-old has averaged 9.7 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 41.0% from deep since entering the league in 2020. However, while he's shown flashes of promise, his career in the National Basketball Association hasn't been smooth sailing. Williams could command over $16 million as a restricted free agent this summer, although that number may change, considering he was limited to only 43 games in 2023-24 because of a foot injury. But the Thunder have draft picks, so a sign-and-trade could be on the horizon. Either way, his fantasy desirability will continue to plunge until he proves he can stay healthy and consistent.

According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers could sign center Joel Embiid to a three-year, $193.5 million extension this offseason. The 30-year-old was named the league's MVP in 2022-23 and finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 34.7 points and 5.6 rebounds with 11.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.2 steals. Without question, Embiid is one of the most dominant players in the National Basketball Association. However, he logged only 39 regular season games last season because of a knee injury. At any rate, Embiid is capable of being the most productive fantasy option in any format. But his constant ailments over the years will make some fantasy managers look in another direction during drafts heading into October.

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) won't suit up for Finland during the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The 27-year-old has spent the last two seasons in Utah, and he finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 23.2 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting 39.9% from downtown. However, he appeared in only 55 games last season, including missing 17 of Utah's final 21 contests because of a right shoulder injury. Fortunately, Markkanen is expected to get the green light for on-court activities in August. With that said, Markkanen could be at least a top-30 fantasy option. But he's had trouble staying healthy since entering the league, which could continue to impact his potential for fantasy managers.