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
September 1, 2025
San Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (illness) was cleared to return in July after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder last season. He last suited up in February's All-Star game before the condition ended his season abruptly. While the 21-year-old hasn't played since then, NBA insider Marc Stein mentioned he has "played in some recent full court runs at Loyola Marymount" and has "looked quite stellar." This is certainly another positive update regarding Wembanyama, who averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, and 1.1 steals last season. Without question, the team will presumably be overly cautious with him moving ahead. However, that shouldn't stop fantasy managers from viewing Wemby as a top-five fantasy option, especially since he has MVP potential.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Marc Stein
September 1, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo is "staying in Milwaukee to start the season." Charania's latest report comes after the Bucks brought back Giannis' older brother,
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million deal on Sunday. The two-time MVP is coming off another quality year, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 67 games. With that in mind, Charania didn't rule out a trade request at some point in the future. For now, he'll remain in Milwaukee, where he's expected to stay in the MVP conversation. Antetokounmpo should be considered a top-five fantasy option, although his stock may be a few spots lower in category formats due to his horrendous shooting percentages from deep and the charity stripe. He's also been known to battle nagging injuries throughout his career, which won't make him as safe of a fantasy option as
Nikola Jokic and
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
September 1, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract with forward
Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The 33-year-old spent five seasons with the Bucks before missing the 2024 campaign because of a torn Achilles. In 198 regular-season contests in Milwaukee, he averaged 2.4 points while winning an NBA championship in 2021. All that considered, Antetokounmpo won't see any interest from fantasy managers, considering he probably won't play much. However, the new deal likely means his younger brother, two-time MVP
Giannis Antetokounmpo, isn't going anywhere in the near future after months of trade rumblings.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
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