September 4, 2025
Guard/forward
Ben Simmons may have played his final NBA game. The 29-year-old free agent has been linked with several teams during the offseason, but a new report by Stefan Bondy of The New York Post suggests that Simmons could choose to retire. "Ben Simmons has generated interest from the Knicks and another team but is also questioning whether he even wants to continue playing in the NBA next season," Bondy wrote. Simmons is still only 29 years old and showed last season that he can make an impact if he's healthy. Over 51 appearances with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, Simmons averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 22.0 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Stefan Bondy
September 4, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington has agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Washington had one year left on his contract for $14.1 million and now can't be traded during the upcoming campaign. The new deal means that Dallas has tied him down through the 2029-30 season. Washington moved to Texas in 2024 and became an instant hit. During his first full season with the Mavericks in 2024-25, he averaged 14.7 points, a career-high 7.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks. Among players to make at least 50 appearances, Washington was one of only eight players to average at least 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. The addition of
Cooper Flagg might affect Washington's role on the team, but the large contract extension shows he's still a key part of the Mavericks' plans.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
September 3, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama finished Spain's 67-63 loss to Italy at EuroBasket with a double-double on Tuesday, scoring a game-high 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Both marks were team-highs, and Aldama also led Spain with four assists. He shot 6-for-13 from the field, including 2-for-6 from three-point range. On the defensive end, Aldama contributed one steal and one block. Spain, which won its fourth EuroBasket title in 2022, is struggling in this year's edition, but Aldama has been a consistent performer. The 24-year-old has averaged 14.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 22.3 minutes. Aldama's role on the Grizzlies squad has grown with each year, along with his fantasy stock, and he looks set to remain a solid option for managers in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 3, 2025
New York Knicks power forward
Guerschon Yabusele rocked Poland during France's 83-76 victory at EuroBasket on Tuesday, racking up a national team career-high 36 points. He went berserk from deep, shooting 6-for-12, and finished 12-for-20 overall from the field. Yabusele wrapped up his stat line with six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. This was the third-highest scoring outing ever by a French player in a EuroBasket contest. Yabusele's offensive explosion came out of nowhere, as he had notched only 24 total points across the first three games. Following a strong year with the Philadelphia 76ers, Yabusele finds himself in the Big Apple and looks like a good fit for the Knicks, bringing energy and a versatile skillset to the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 3, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 26 points as Slovenia secured its spot in the Round of 16 at EuroBasket with an 87-79 victory over Iceland on Tuesday. Doncic was limited to 8-for-22 shooting, going 2-for-10 from downtown, but he still enjoyed a productive outing. The Mavericks superstar added seven rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block to his stat line. Doncic leads EuroBasket in scoring with an average of 31.3 points and is second in assists with 8.3 per game. After working hard on his physique over the summer, Doncic might be ready to deliver his best fantasy campaign yet.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 3, 2025
Shooting guard
Stanley Umude will join the San Antonio Spurs for training camp, having agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 26-year-old was a standout performer at San Antonio's Earl Warren High School and will now attempt to continue his NBA career in the city. After starting his pro career with the Detroit Pistons, Umude spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Milwaukee Bucks. He has not gotten much of a look in the Association, averaging only 8.4 minutes over 47 career games. Umude has notched 3.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in limited action. Last season, the Spurs struggled with three-point shooting, which could give Umude, a player known for his solid shooting ability, an opportunity to make the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dusty Garza
September 3, 2025
Point guard
Reece Beekman has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic. After his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets, Beekman hopes for another shot in the NBA next season. In his first year in the league, Beekman averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 assists in 13.0 minutes, making 36 appearances. Following his rookie year, the Denver Nuggets also gave Beekman a look by picking him up for Summer League action. It's an uphill battle for Beekman to earn a spot on the Magic squad, as the team is well-stocked at the point guard position, with
Tyus Jones joining
Jalen Suggs and
Anthony Black this summer.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jason Beede
September 3, 2025
Small forward
Justin Minaya has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic. He will join the team for training camp, aiming to earn a spot on the roster. Over his first three years as a pro, Minaya has made 57 appearances in the NBA, all with the Portland Trail Blazers. However, his workload has been very limited, with Minaya averaging 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes. In the G League, Minaya has posted 12.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for his career. Every player begins training camp with a clean slate, but it seems unlikely that Minaya can force himself into Orlando's plans for the 2025-26 season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jason Beede
September 2, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Alexandre Sarr (calf) will miss the remainder of EuroBasket. He suffered a calf injury during France's win over Slovenia. Fortunately, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the 20-year-old will not need surgery, and he's expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign. Sarr averaged 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 blocks in 67 games as a rookie. He's expected to make a leap in his second season in the National Basketball Association, although his 30.8% shooting from deep will need to improve before earning more attention from category participants. The same can be said for his 67.9% shooting from the charity stripe. All things considered, fantasy managers should monitor Sarr's injury throughout training camp.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Josh Robbins
September 2, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Jared McCain (knee) believes he has a chance to participate in training camp. "Yeah, my plan, for sure, is to participate," said McCain, "I mean, anything can happen, but for right now, I'm on pace." The 2024 No. 16 overall pick was in the mix for Rookie of the Year honors last season, averaging 15.3 points, including 23.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds in eight starts. Unfortunately, his season came to an early end after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee, resulting in surgery. Only time will tell if McCain will be ready to go when the Sixers begin the 2025 campaign versus the Boston Celtics on October 22. Still, even if he is, it's possible he'll be on a minutes restriction. He may also not be a routine fantasy producer as long as
Tyrese Maxey is available.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ky Carlin
September 2, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner needed only 18 minutes of action to record a double-double in Germany's 120-57 victory over Great Britain on Monday. He put up 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, hitting 3-for-4 from downtown, and dished out 10 assists. Wagner's easy day at the office included one rebound and one steal. The German star has been incredibly efficient at EuroBasket, filling the box score despite averaging only 23.2 minutes. Wagner has registered 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. He is shooting 50 percent from three and boasts an overall shooting percentage of 55.8. Last season, Wagner took a big leap in the NBA, and his play for Germany suggests that he will be even better in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 2, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun continued to feast at the EuroBasket on Monday and hit a special milestone in Turkey's 84-64 win over Estonia. He became the first player in 30 years to post 20-plus points, five-plus rebounds, and five-plus assists in three consecutive EuroBasket games. The Rockets star finished the game with 21 points, eight boards, five assists, one steal, and one block, shooting 8-for-13 from the field, including 2-for-3 from three-point range. In the tournament, Sengun is the ninth-highest scorer with 20.0 points per game, ranks fourth with 8.8 rebounds, and third with 6.5 assists. He's a uniquely talented big man, and it's scary to think how much potential Sengun still has, given he only turned 23 in July.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 2, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic recorded his third double-double in four games as Montenegro beat Sweden 87-81 at EuroBasket 2025 on Monday. The Bulls big man dominated throughout 36 minutes on the floor, finishing with 23 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and three blocks. Vucevic was hot from downtown with a 3-for-4 record and shot 9-for-15 overall from the field.
Lauri Markkanen and Finland managed to hold him to seven points, but overall, Vucevic has had a very productive tournament. He's the leading rebounder in the tournament with 11.8 boards per game and has notched 18.3 points with 3.8 assists. Vucevic is entering a contract year with the Bulls and appears to be in great shape, which should be encouraging news for fantasy managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 2, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis looked back to his best during Monday's EuroBasket action. The former All-Star helped Latvia beat his former Boston teammate
Neemias Queta and Portugal 78-62. Porzingis scored a game-high 21 points in 26 minutes, shooting 5-for-12 from behind the arc. He finished 6-for-14 from the field, with nine rebounds, three assists, and one block. When the tournament started, Porzingis looked way off form, as he was limited to 10 points on 3-for-12 shooting in Latvia's first game against Turkey. His performances have since then improved significantly. Over four outings, Porzingis has averaged 17.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 27.9 minutes. With last year's health issues behind him, Porzingis could be ready for a big fantasy season in Atlanta.
--Taavi PailkSource: FIBA
September 2, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hand) reportedly suffered a minor injury at the EuroBasket tournament. Jovic sustained a minor hand injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The injury occurred during Serbia's 82-60 victory over Czechia on Monday. Jovic finished the game with 10 points and seven rebounds, logging 23 minutes on the floor. The young Heat forward has played well for Serbia and could take on a larger role for the rest of the tournament due to
Bogdan Bogdanovic's (hamstring) injury. However, that will depend on whether he can play through his hand injury. The issue may also affect his preparations for the new NBA season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ira Winderman
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