September 10, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 29 points on 9-for-15 shooting, leading Greece to an 87-76 victory over Lithuania in the EuroBasket quarterfinals on Tuesday. The two-time NBA MVP also made a huge impact defensively, snagging four steals and blocking one shot. He finished 11-for-16 at the charity stripe and capped off his work with six rebounds and a pair of assists. Antetokounmpo sat out a couple of games during the group phase, raising concerns about his health, but he has looked as explosive as ever when on the court. With an average of 29.8 points per game, only
Luka Doncic has scored more in this year's EuroBasket. Additionally, Antetokounmpo is among the best rebounders in the tournament, averaging 9.0 boards per game. The Bucks superstar looks ready to hit the ground running as the new NBA season approaches.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 10, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun has made history by becoming the youngest player to achieve a triple-double in EuroBasket history. He led Turkey to the semifinals with a 91-77 victory over Poland on Tuesday, finishing the contest with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Sengun is now one of only five players to record a triple-double in EuroBasket since rebounds and assists started getting tracked in 1995. It's been a hugely successful tournament for Sengun, whose averages stand at 21.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists. Houston's rising star has shot nearly 60 percent from the field and will battle with
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece for a spot in the 2025 EuroBasket final.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 9, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey has agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with the team, ending his contract saga. Giddey spent the entire summer as a restricted free agent, with both sides struggling to find common ground in contract negotiations. However, they finally worked out a deal ahead of training camp. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, the contract is fully guaranteed and contains no player or team options. Giddey had a big finish with the Bulls in 2024-25, and fantasy managers will certainly hope he continues where he left off. After the All-Star break, Giddey averaged 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.5 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
September 9, 2025
Guard
Mason Jones has joined the Perth Wildcats for the 2025-26 season. The Australian team announced that they have agreed on a one-year contract with Jones, who has played for five NBA teams. Last season, Jones made 10 appearances with the Sacramento Kings. Despite making his NBA debut all the way back in 2020-21, Jones has seen action in only 51 regular-season games. However, he has starred in the G League and was named the Finals MVP last season when he led the Stockton Kings to their first championship. Jones has averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.3 steals for his G League career.
--Taavi PailkSource: Perth Wildcats
September 9, 2025
Shooting guard
Talen Horton-Tucker will suit up for the reigning EuroLeague champions, Fenerbahce, in 2025-26. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Horton-Tucker had a 21-day window to seek an NBA contract before formally joining the Turkish team. It looks like he couldn't attract offers good enough to keep him in the league. Horton-Tucker won the NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers during his rookie year and has played 305 career regular-season games. Following a pair of seasons with the Utah Jazz, he joined the Chicago Bulls for the 2024-25 campaign. Horton-Tucker averaged 6.5 points in 12.5 minutes across 58 appearances in a Bulls uniform. It seems like the Chicago native has been around forever, but he'll only turn 25 in November and might eventually find his way back to the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Stein
September 9, 2025
Guard
Malcolm Brogdon has been linked with the New York Knicks. Ian Begley of SNY reports that Brogdon is among the candidates to fill the Knicks' final roster spot, along with Landy Shamet, who played for the team last season. Brogdon spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Washington Wizards, suiting up for only 24 games due to health issues. He became a free agent in the offseason after completing a two-year, $45 million contract. Brogdon won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2023, but he has since played very little, which has damaged his value among teams and fantasy managers. Still, when he was on the court last season, Brogdon proved he can make an impact, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 23.5 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ian Begley
September 9, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins is reportedly attracting interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. In his latest Substack post, NBA insider Marc Stein mentions Wiggins as a potential target for the Lakers, as the team has "interest in adding a two-way swingman who can raise their ceiling." Wiggins only joined the Heat in February when the Golden State Warriors traded him in a deal to land
Jimmy Butler III. He played well in his new uniform, averaging 19.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 32.1 minutes. Moving to L.A. would be a blow for Wiggins' offensive usage, lowering his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Stein
September 9, 2025
The Miami Heat reportedly have forward/center
Precious Achiuwa on their radar, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. Jackson notes that "several other teams" have also expressed their interest in Achiuwa, who is a free agent following the completion of a one-year, $6 million deal with the New York Knicks. Achiuwa spent his rookie campaign in Miami and would welcome a return to the team, according to Jackson. However, due to financial reasons, the Heat are in no rush to make a deal with Achiuwa. When the Knicks were healthy, Achiuwa had only a limited role on the team, and Miami seems like a much better fit for him. The Heat have lost several frontcourt players ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, including veteran
Kevin Love.
--Taavi PailkSource: Barry Jackson
September 8, 2025
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, free-agent utility man
Ben Simmons reportedly declined a contract offer from the Knicks. It's unknown how much it would take for Simmons to join a team. However, New York can't go higher than a veteran's minimum, so it's safe to say the three-time All-Star is looking for more than that. He ended last season by logging 18 games for the Los Angeles Clippers, although he averaged only 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, all career-lows. There was another report from Stefan Bondy of the New York Post suggesting Simmons has pondered retirement. With that said, even if the 2016 No. 1 overall pick signs with a team during the 2025 campaign, he doesn't have much to offer, considering his shooting percentages are far from great. Simmons also has an extensive injury history, which won't help him find a spot on any fantasy roster.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Marc Stein
September 7, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) continues his rehab efforts after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles suffered during the playoff series versus the New York Knicks. Fortunately, he's moving in the right direction, with
Jordan Walsh recently providing an encouraging update on his teammate. "I've seen him from when he messed up his Achilles to now, and it's a big difference," said Walsh. "He's moving around way better. So, he's progressing well." It's unknown exactly when Tatum will be ready to play. However, the Celtics still have more than a few capable scorers to help keep the team competitive. Fantasy managers can anticipate
Jaylen Brown and
Derrick White to lead the way offensively.
Payton Pritchard, who is in line to move into the starting lineup, should be entering his best season to date after being named the 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Darrell Hartwell
September 6, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard
Dylan Harper (thumb) suffered a partially torn ligament in his left thumb. He suffered the injury while training on Wednesday, resulting in surgery. The rookie is hoping to be ready for the opener versus the Dallas Mavericks on October 22. Harper was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. In 29 games at Rutgers, he averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.4 steals. The latest update shouldn't decrease his value for dynasty managers. On the other hand, Harper's redraft stock should fall, even more so if he's not cleared to suit up to begin the season. The 19-year-old is expected to come off the bench in 2025. He could have difficulty being a reliable fantasy producer, as long as
De'Aaron Fox,
Stephon Castle, and
Victor Wembanyama are healthy.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
September 4, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun delivered a remarkable performance at EuroBasket on Wednesday, nearly achieving a triple-double in Turkey's 95-90 victory over
Nikola Jokic and Serbia. Sengun led all scorers with 28 points, collected a game-high 13 rebounds, and handed out eight assists. He also snagged one steal while shooting 10-for-17 from the field with a 4-for-7 showing from beyond the arc. Triple-doubles are rare at EuroBasket, with only four players posting one since 1995. Sengun was also very close to a triple-double earlier in the tournament against Czechia, falling short by just one assist. Overall, he has averaged 21.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 29.0 minutes. Sengun will have his next race for a triple-double on Saturday in a round of 16 matchup against Sweden.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 4, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic had a busy night but couldn't save Serbia from a 95-90 loss against Turkey at EuroBasket on Wednesday. The three-time NBA MVP notched a team-high 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block in 33 minutes. Jokic drained a pair of three-pointers with six attempts and shot 10-for-16 from the field overall. This was a classic Jokic performance, but Houston's
Alperen Sengun outperformed him in their head-to-head matchup. Jokic has fewer playmaking duties with Serbia and has been limited to 4.4 assists per game at EuroBasket, but he remains a regular in the double-double column. He finished the group phase with averages of 20.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. Next up, it's
Lauri Markkanen and Finland in the round of 16 for Jokic's crew.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 4, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hand) played his usual minutes with Serbia in Wednesday's 95-90 EuroBasket loss to Turkey. Jovic reportedly injured his hand in the previous game against Czechia, but he appeared fine on Wednesday, scoring 10 points on 4-for-8 shooting and grabbing one rebound in 27 minutes. It wasn't a very productive game for the Heat forward, but overall, Jovic has looked good in the tournament, averaging 11.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 25.0 minutes. He has shot a hugely impressive 62.5 percent from the field, including 58.3 percent from downtown. The Heat would be delighted if they could get the same level of effort from Jovic during the upcoming NBA season.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 4, 2025
The Brooklyn Nets have signed power forward
E.J. Liddell to a two-way contract ahead of training camp. Liddell was available as a free agent after playing out the 2024-25 campaign with the Chicago Bulls. He appeared only 12 times with the Bulls, averaging less than five minutes per game. Liddell's NBA experience also includes eight games with the New Orleans Pelicans. Since the Nets are in a rebuilding phase, Liddell might get some opportunities during the season, but he will probably spend most of the year in the G League, where he has averaged 16.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game in his career.
--Taavi PailkSource: Peter Botte
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