Victor Wembanyama Cleared for Spurs Training Camp

NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports that San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson stated that both the organization and the NBA have cleared center Victor Wembanyama to participate in training camp with no restrictions following his diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder last season. Wembanyama averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, and […]

LeBron James Held Out of Practice on Tuesday

Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (pinched nerve) was held out of Tuesday's practice due to nerve irritation in his glute. James joined Marcus Smart (Achilles), rookie Adou Thiero (knee) and Gabe Vincent (knee) on the sideline. While the 40-year-old's setback is considered minor, the Lakers are expected to […]

Jarace Walker Back to Form After Recovering From Ankle Injury

According to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13, Indianapolis, Indiana Pacers power forward Jarace Walker (ankle) focused on conditioning this offseason after suffering an ankle injury during last season's Eastern Conference Finals. In 2024-25, the 22-year-old averaged 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 15.8 minutes per contest across 75 appearances. Fantasy managers should expect […]

Walker Kessler Frustrated by Extension Talks

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler expressed frustration at the team's media day over his contract situation. Earlier reports indicated that the Jazz will not extend the center before the Oct. 20 deadline for fourth-year players. Kessler said he didn't want to talk about the issue after training camp started, but added "that being said, I'm […]

Robert Williams III Not Sure When He'll Be Ready

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has not been fully cleared to play after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure to address inflammation in his left knee last March. The original timeline was just four to six weeks, but Williams has taken longer than expected to recover. He said at Blazers' media day, ""Injuries are […]

Jerami Grant Doesn't See Himself Coming Off the Bench

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant expects to be in the starting lineup this season and said, "I don't really expect that" when asked how he felt about coming off the bench at Blazers' media day. Grant was limited to 47 games for the Blazers, and he started every one of them. He averaged 14.4 […]

Darius Garland Unsure When He'll Be Able To Play

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (toe) underwent surgery in June to repair the turf toe injury, which limited him in the playoffs. At Cavaliers' media day, Garland said that he has been back on the court working out for a month, and that "Everything's been looking great, the doctors have been saying everything's been […]

Max Strus Still Months Away From Playing

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) was expected to miss multiple months after requiring surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot, and he is still months away from returning, according to updates he provided at Cavs' media day. He sustained the injury during a late-August offseason workout in Chicago. At the time […]

Lonzo Ball Could Play Back-to-Backs This Season

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball didn't shut down the possibility of playing in back-to-back games later in the year. He did say that he doesn't expect to play in both halves early on, which was how he approached that situation last year in Chicago, even when he was healthy. As the season goes on, […]

De'Andre Hunter Believes He Will Be a Starter This Season

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter expects to have a starting role this season, Chris Fedor of the Plain Dealer reports. "I feel like that's a role I will probably have," Hunter said during media day on Monday. After arriving from the Atlanta Hawks as part of a mid-season trade, Hunter started only five of 27 […]

Bradley Beal Good to Go for the Season

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (knee) is healthy for the start of the season, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Last season, Beal dealt with inflammation in his right knee and had it scoped during the summer. He now feels "good" and is ready to go for the 2025-26 campaign. Beal's fantasy stock has […]

Damian Lillard Doesn't Plan to Play This Season

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) told reporters during media day that he doesn't plan to play this season. "I don't plan on it," Lillard said. "I feel like if this team is a one seed [without me], they probably got it. I'm trying to be as healthy as possible." Lillard underwent surgery […]

Kevin Durant Expects to Sign Extension With Rockets

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is planning a multi-year stay in Texas. "I do see myself signing a contract extension," Durant told reporters during Monday's media day. "I can't tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening." Durant is eligible to sign a two-year extension worth over $120 million. However, […]

Fantasy Basketball Forwards Sleepers: ADP Analysis for 2025-2026 Drafts

Look past the MLB postseason and the meat of the NFL schedule, and you'll see the start of the NBA season. October is the best sports month of the year. Change my mind. For those studying for fantasy basketball season, you likely know the studs and early-round picks. Victor Wembanyama and Luka Doncic? Those are […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Misses Media Day Due to COVID-19

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) was absent from Monday's media day due to COVID-19, ESPN's Jamal Collier reports. "I'm just waiting for a negative test, so I can leave my house and get on a plane and travel," Antetokounmpo said via Zoom. "I don't want to put anybody at risk." The Bucks start training […]

Nikola Jokic Wants to Stay With Nuggets "Forever"

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic decided not to sign an extension this offseason, but he still sees his long-term future with the team. "My plan is to be with the Nuggets forever," Jokic told reporters during Monday's media day. Jokic was eligible for a three-year, $212-million max extension during the offseason. Next summer, he can […]

Coby White Limited to Start Training Camp

Chicago Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas stated Monday that guard Coby White (calf) will be limited in training camp, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. White sustained a calf strain in August. Karnisovas hopes the 25-year-old will be cleared to play by the end of the preseason. Once available, White should have a […]

De'Aaron Fox Likely Out For Season Opener

San Antonio guard De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) shared with the media on Monday that he does not expect to be ready for the start of the regular season, according to Spurs' broadcaster Jacob Tobey. Fox has been involved in basketball activities and is feeling well, but he is still experiencing issues with his right hamstring. He also had surgery […]

Anthony Davis Available For Training Camp

According to Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints, Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (eye) has been cleared for training camp. Davis underwent surgery back in July to repair a detached retina. The 32-year-old averaged 24.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals across 51 regular-season contests last campaign between the Lakers and Mavericks. Despite still performing […]

Jalen Williams Not Ready to Return

On Monday at Media Day, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (wrist) said he still has a way to go with his wrist recovery. Williams underwent offseason surgery due to a ligament tear in his right wrist. There is no timetable for when he will return, despite recently dribbling […]

Ayo Dosunmu Good to Go For Training Camp

According to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) has been cleared for training camp on Monday. In March, Dosunmu underwent surgery due to instability in his left shoulder. The 25-year-old is no longer the subject of trade rumors and had a career year with his hometown team during the […]

Amen Thompson Set to Lead Rockets' Offense With VanVleet Out

With Fred VanVleet (knee) expected to miss the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets will rely on a committee approach to handle point guard duties, with Amen Thompson taking on a key role. Thompson and Reed Sheppard are likely to see the most time initiating the offense, while head coach Ime Udoka also plans to lean […]

Nuggets Eye Twin Towers With Nikola Jokic at the Helm

The Denver Nuggets may experiment with more lineup flexibility this season thanks to the unique skill set of Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP averaged a triple-double last year with 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists, showcasing his ability to stretch the floor and initiate offense. That versatility could open the door for Denver to […]

Bub Carrington Reshapes Body, Ready for 2025-26 Season

Washington Wizards point guard Bub Carrington has noticeably bulked up this offseason, adding 11 pounds of muscle to bring his frame from 193 to 204 pounds. The 20-year-old second-year guard admitted that attacking the rim and finishing in traffic was the "weakest part" of his game, and his added strength should help address that area. […]

Kenrich Williams to Miss Time Following Knee Surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (knee) is set to undergo surgery on his left knee, leaving his availability for opening night on October 21 in question. The Thunder have not provided a clear timetable for his recovery, but the versatile forward could be sidelined to begin the season. Williams played in 69 games last […]

Kyrie Irving Recovering "Quite Well," But Not Ahead of Schedule

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (knee) was reportedly looking like he was recovering "ahead of schedule," but head coach Jason Kidd states that it was "bad reporting." Kidd also said that Irving is recovering "quite well," and it seems he is on schedule, but both sides are not applying any kind of timetable on his […]

Moritz Wagner Without a Firm Timetable for Return

Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (knee) was in the midst of his best season last year before suffering an ACL tear in late December. He was in the early running for Sixth Man of the Year and was putting up career highs in points (12.9) and rebounds (4.9) per game. During media day on Monday, […]

Magic Targeting Opening Night for Jalen Suggs Return

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) last played on January 25 of last season and underwent knee surgery in early March to address a torn ligament in his left knee. Last week, he told the Orlando Sentinel that he was "feeling good" ahead of training camp, and now the team is looking towards opening day […]

Brandon Miller is Healthy, Ready for Training Camp

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller only appeared in 27 games before his second season was cut short due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. Around July, Miller said he was around "90-95%" healed, which put him on track for training camp. At media day on Monday, General Manager Jeff Peterson stated that Miller […]

Tyler Herro Out for 8-12 Weeks

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) underwent a foot/ankle surgery recently that addressed an impingement he first noticed in July. After treatment and injections weren't making the pain go away, surgery was deemed necessary so that he could jump and move without pain. During media day, Herro gave an update and said that he will […]