Joel Embiid Could Play in Friday's Preseason Finale

According to Ky Carlin of USA Today, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said center Joel Embiid (knee) could suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Embiid participated in a team scrimmage on Sunday without any restrictions and was a partial participant in Tuesday's practice as planned. If he does take the […]

Paul George Participates in Team Activities During Practice on Tuesday

Tony Jones of The Athletic reports that Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) participated in team activities during practice on Tuesday. George's recovery continues to trend in the right direction after undergoing knee surgery in July. The veteran forward appeared in just 41 games during an injury-plagued first season with the Sixers, averaging 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, […]

Kevin Huerter Could Be an Option Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (groin) practiced on Monday and might be available for action on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Groin tightness has kept Huerter off the floor during the preseason, and he isn't expected to feature in Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. But Chicago's preseason […]

Tre Jones Nursing a Foot Problem

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (foot) missed Monday's practice but could still play on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Jones appears to be dealing with only a minor issue and may remain in the lineup on Tuesday for his fourth preseason appearance. The 25-year-old has done well […]

Marcus Smart Set for Lakers Debut Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (Achilles) is expected to make his team debut in Tuesday's preseason contest against the Phoenix Suns, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. Smart has dealt with an Achilles issue during training camp and also battled an illness last week, but the veteran is now good to go. The Lakers will likely […]

Jimmy Butler III Sits Out Tuesday's Preseason Game

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (ankle) won't be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. The veteran star was initially expected to play, but he's dealing with an ankle issue and will receive some extra rest on Tuesday. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr hopes […]

Lauri Markkanen Logs 18 Minutes in Preseason Debut

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (wrist) made his 2025 preseason debut in Monday's 114-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Finnish star notched 10 points in 18 minutes, shooting 4-for-9 from the field. Three of his misses came from downtown as Markkanen failed to make a single three-point attempt. He also tallied four rebounds, three […]

Bam Adebayo Exits Preseason Game With Knee Contusion

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (knee) sat out most of the second half of Monday's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks. The team announced that Adebayo had sustained a right knee contusion. Before exiting, Adebayo put up 13 points and had nine rebounds with three assists in 19 minutes. After a trip to the locker […]

Stephon Castle Set to Suit Up for Monday's Preseason Matchup With Indiana

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (knee) is set to suit up and start for Monday's preseason matchup against the Indiana Pacers, according to Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast. The 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year has remained sidelined after he banged his knee in practice one week ago. After a successful first NBA […]

Luka Doncic Set to Make Preseason Debut on Tuesday

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (rest) is expected to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Doncic has competed as a full participant throughout Lakers training camp and is all set to make his first preseason debut. Barring any setbacks, fantasy managers should anticipate that the 26-year-old star […]

Toumani Camara Misses Practice on Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (knee) was held out of practice on Monday due to knee soreness, per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland. Camara is now deemed questionable for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Despite the setback, the 25-year-old is still expected to be available on October 22nd for the team's […]

Coby White Expected to Miss Remainder of Preseason

K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports on Monday that Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan doesn't expect guard Coby White (calf) to suit up during the preseason but anticipates him to be ready for Opening Night. White is close to full recovery after dealing with a calf strain. Fantasy managers should expect the 25-year-old to have a […]

Tre Mann Considered Questionable for Wednesday's Preseason Contest

According to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Hornets guard Tree Mann (hip) is listed as day-to-day due to soreness in his right hip, putting him in jeopardy of missing Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Mann agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal in July to remain with the organization after managing […]

Dalton Knecht Impresses Offensively, Must Improve Defense to Earn Key Role

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Dalton Knecht has turned heads in training camp, with head coach JJ Redick calling him the team's best offensive performer so far. Knecht's scoring efficiency matched LeBron James with a 117 offensive rating last season. However, his defensive struggles remain a concern, as evidenced by his 118 defensive rating, one […]

Bucks Sign Alex Antetokounmpo to Two-Way Deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract on Monday, likely in another move to solidify their future with star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 24-year-old appeared most recently for Aris B.C. of the Greek Basket League. Antetokounmpo was also formerly a member of the G-League Wisconsin Herd from 2022-24. This most recent […]

Moses Moody Shut Down for Rest of Preseason

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (calf) will miss the rest of the preseason due to a calf injury that he suffered during practice. ESPN's Anthony Slater reports that head coach Steve Kerr and the team are hopeful that Moody can return for the season opener. Kerr also said that he's "not too concerned," which […]

Kel'el Ware Responding Well to Erik Spoelstra's Challenge

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware seems to be entering quite the pivotal season for both his development and relationship with head coach Erik Spoelstra. After a good rookie season, which saw him finish sixth in Rookie of the Year voting, Spoelstra has issued him a challenge through the preseason. He wants to see Ware consistently […]

Derrick White Stuffs the Stat Sheet Against Cavaliers

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was up to his usual all-around heroics in the team's preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. The veteran combo guard finished the game with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three blocks across 22 minutes while shooting 4-for-9 from the floor and 2-for-7 from three. White has […]

Austin Reaves Displays Smooth Scoring Abilities Against Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves put together a very efficient shooting night in the preseason win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The 27-year-old finished the game with 21 points on 7-for-10 shooting overall, 2-for-4 from three, and 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. He also contributed three assists, three rebounds, one steal, and […]

Brandin Podziemski Drops 23 Points Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski posted a solid outing against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sunday's preseason game. Entering his third year, the former 19th-overall pick is looking to step up his game yet again. In Sunday's exhibition game, he finished with 23 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and one steal while shooting 10-for-16 […]

Percentages and Tunovers Matter! High Efficiency Players To Target in Fantasy Basketball (2025)

As the NBA season draws nearer by the day, I'm gearing up for my final set of fantasy basketball drafts. I'm guessing that you are doing the same thing, and I want to offer up some more content this week that you may find helpful when making those difficult decisions on draft day. What makes […]

Keegan Murray to Undergo Surgery

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (thumb) will undergo surgery to repair a torn left ulnar collateral ligament. He will be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks. Murray was selected No. 4 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft and has appeared in 233 regular-season contests. Although he's coming off a down year in terms of production, he's still […]

Russell Westbrook, Kings Have "Strong Mutual Interest"

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent guard Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings have a "strong mutual interest" in a contract heading into the 2025 campaign. The Kings struggled to get production from the bench in 2024, so adding Westbrook could go a long way in helping the team stay competitive throughout the season. The […]

Deandre Ayton Still Waiting to Build Chemistry With Lakers Stars

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton, the team's marquee offseason addition, revealed Wednesday that he has yet to share the floor with superstars Luka Doncic or LeBron James. With James expected to miss the first few weeks of the season, Ayton's ability to mesh quickly will be crucial to keeping Los Angeles competitive out of […]

VJ Edgecombe Will Not Play on Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (hip) is dealing with a sore hip, which held him out of practice on Thursday. Beat reporter Kyle Neubeck states that the rookie will not play on Friday, and he's considered day-to-day. Edgecombe is expected to practice next week and even participated in shootaround on Friday morning. This issue seems […]

T.J. McConnell Expected to Miss at Least a Month

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) originally tweaked his hamstring during the preseason game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played only eight minutes and exited in the second quarter. Now, according to beat reporter Tony East, head coach Rick Carlisle is saying that the veteran point guard is going to be out "at […]

Ben Sheppard Unlikely to Play in Next Two Preseason Games

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (undisclosed) already missed the team's preseason opener, and he's headed for a couple more absences. Beat reporter Tony East reports that head coach Rick Carlisle said Sheppard is "unlikely" to play in either one of the team's next two games. Their game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 17 […]

Dylan Harper in Line to Play in First Preseason Game

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (thumb) has officially been cleared for his preseason debut on Friday against the Utah Jazz. According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Harper is "in line" to receive some minutes for his first exhibition game ahead of the new season. The second-overall pick underwent thumb surgery about […]

Alex Burns's 2025-2026 Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Points Leagues)

In today's day and age, category leagues take the cake for being the most popular fantasy hoops format. Years ago, however, it was a points league that ignited my passion for fantasy basketball. No matter how you slice it, there will always be something satisfying about the simplicity of watching your players rack up fantasy […]

VJ Edgecombe Misses Practice Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (hip) was unable to practice with the team on Thursday due to left-hip soreness. The No. 2 overall pick in last year's draft has an extremely high ceiling and should be poised for a big role for the Sixers this year, if he can stay healthy. The Sixers have had […]