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Ben Simmons Agrees to One-Year Deal with Kings
Free-agent guard/forward Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears. The 2018 Rookie of the Year is back after sitting out all of 2025-26 and last played in 2024-25, when he averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 0.7 steals in 22.0 minutes across 51 games with Brooklyn and the Clippers. Sacramento had been looking for veteran ball-handling depth behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr., with general manager Scott Perry attending a Florida workout before the deal came together. Simmons still does not offer shooting, so his fantasy case depends on assists, steals, rebounds, and whether he can hold a real second-unit role. Malik Monk is worth tracking if Simmons cuts into backup playmaking reps.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Michael Page Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Michael Page will aim to extend his win streak when he takes on Nursulton Ruziboev on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Page was last seen competing in March at UFC London, where he extended his win streak by defeating Sam Patterson via unanimous decision. Prior to his bout with Patterson, Page defeated former middleweight challenger Jared Cannonier and Shara Magomedov. DraftKings sees Page as the favorite with a salary of $8,700.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Derrick Henry Is Defying His Age Heading Into 2026
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry continues to prove he has not slowed down despite entering his age-32 season. In his first two seasons in Baltimore, Henry has totaled 3,859 scrimmage yards and 34 touchdowns in 34 games, averaging 17.9 fantasy points per game. Despite a "down year" by his standards in 2025, he still finished as the RB7, even as the team struggled offensively throughout the season. In 2026, Henry remains an incredible value for fantasy managers. With Lamar Jackson back and healthy, Henry should face fewer stacked boxes than last season, when he ranked first in Defenders in the Box (7.0) and second in Stacked Front Carry % (23.8). He may not be the best receiver, but if healthy, he should contend for the NFL's leading rusher in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Drew Eubanks Draws Knicks Interest
Free-agent center Drew Eubanks is on the New York Knicks' radar as they weigh options for a final roster spot, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Eubanks spent last season with Sacramento, averaging 5.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 13.1 minutes across 42 games before a torn UCL in his left thumb ended his year in March. Any Knicks deal would likely be non-guaranteed, with Eubanks competing for the third-center job behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond. New York is expected to open with 14 standard contracts due to second-apron concerns, so this would be deep frontcourt insurance rather than a fantasy-relevant move.
Source: Ian Begley
Source: Ian Begley
Daniil Donchenko Looks To Remain Unbeaten In The UFC
Daniil Donchenko will look to remain unbeaten in the UFC when he takes on Punahele Soriano on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Donchenko was last seen in action in June at UFC Baku, where he extended his win streak by beating Theodor Berggren via second-round knockout. He is currently on a nine-fight winning streak, including two bouts on the TUF and is 3-0 in the UFC. DraftKings sees Donchenko as the favorite with a salary of $9,000.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Josh Jacobs Is Too Risky for Anything More Than a Late-Round Pick
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list on Sunday and has no timetable for return. Jacobs was charged with battery and criminal damage to property stemming from the offseason. A video also provides evidence against Jacobs in this trial, and if it is released, it could lead the team to cut ties with him. While there is a possibility that he returns in 2026, fantasy managers should not spend more than a late-round pick on Jacobs. MarShawn Lloyd will have a chance to take the job early in the season, and the team has continued to praise the young back. A committee once Jacobs returns is very possible, so the reward may not be as big as some fantasy managers expect. Jacobs' range of outcomes is from being a contributor in the fantasy playoffs to not playing a snap in 2026 or beyond. Make sure that you know exactly what is going on with Jacobs' situation before spending draft capital on the veteran running back.
Source: Ari Meirov - My Sports Update
Source: Ari Meirov - My Sports Update
Donte DiVincenzo Remains Around Team During Rehab
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains a daily presence around the team as he works through rehab from the injury he suffered in the first round of the playoffs, general manager Matt Lloyd told Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News. Lloyd declined to give the 29-year-old a return timeline but praised his commitment to rehab and his continued impact inside the locker room. DiVincenzo started all 82 games last season, averaging 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.0 threes. He is extension-eligible, but his fantasy case is simpler: managers need a clean return date before treating him as more than a late-season stash.
Source: KSTP Sports
Source: KSTP Sports
LaMelo Ball Draws Praise From Wolves GM
Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball has spent much of the summer around his new team, general manager Matt Lloyd told Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News. Lloyd said Minnesota did extensive background work before acquiring the former Rookie of the Year from Charlotte and called him "a hard worker" and "an incredibly focused worker." Ball averaged 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 3.8 threes across 72 games last season, his healthiest campaign in years. With Julius Randle and Naz Reid gone, Ball should have a major creation role next to Anthony Edwards. The availability risk remains, but the usage, assists, and three-point volume point to strong fantasy value.
Source: KSTP Sports
Source: KSTP Sports
Punahele Soriano An Underdog At UFC Paris
Punahele Soriano will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against Daniil Donchenko on the main card of UFC Paris on Saturday. Soriano was last seen in action in February at UFC Houston, where he extended his win streak by beating Ramiz Brahimaj via unanimous decision, which was his fourth consecutive win. Prior to that, he defeated Nikolay Veretennikov via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Soriano as the underdog with a salary of $7,200.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Cody Williams Gets Fresh Start with Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Cody Williams drew praise from general manager Matt Lloyd after arriving from Utah in last weekend's trade. Lloyd told Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News that Williams' late-season growth helped drive Minnesota's interest, adding, "There was a reason he was the 10th pick in the draft." The 21-year-old averaged 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over his final 30 games last season, though his season-long 21.4 percent shooting from three remains the swing concern. Minnesota wants to evaluate him as a versatile wing defender in camp, though Jonathan Kuminga, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrence Shannon Jr. leave Williams fighting for reserve minutes rather than a fantasy-ready role.
Source: KSTP Sports
Source: KSTP Sports
Bijan Robinson Still a Fantasy Superstar Despite Goal-Line Concerns
Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson will remain a fantasy superstar in 2026 despite rumors he would not get goal-line work. Robinson had 287 carries for 1,478 yards and seven touchdowns, while adding 820 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 79 receptions. His elite production last season came while running back Tyler Allgeier shared the workload, and Allgeier had 157 total attempts for 610 yards and eight touchdowns. The Falcons replaced Allgeier with former Commanders and 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr., and reports on his usage in Atlanta have been mixed, ranging from taking the "Allgeier role" to splitting reps with third-string back Tyler Goodson. Regardless, Robinson will remain an elite option in the first rounds of fantasy drafts. He's an elite runner and receiver and has yet to miss a game in his NFL career. He should be among the first three picks in fantasy drafts this season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gio Lopez and Carlos Hernandez Shine In Wake Forest's Win
Former South Alabama and North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez looked very good in his Wake Forest debut. Lopez was reunited with South Alabama's 2024 offensive coordinator, Rob Azell, in his Wake Forest debut. The result was the best game for Lopez in nearly two years. He threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns in Wake Forest's 38-16 win over Akron. WR Carlos Hernandez only caught five passes, but they were for 165 yards and a touchdown. Both players should be targets in your fantasy leagues as fill-ins for bye weeks or tough matchups. Wake Forest only faces one ranked team after September is over.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
KJ Duff Has Monster Game In Rutgers' Week 1 Loss
Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff, who was one of the first WRs off the board in college fantasy drafts, lived up to his billing in Week 1. The 6-foot-6 Duff hauled in nine passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns. The rest of the Rutgers players caught seven passes for 46 yards in arguably the most disappointing loss in school history. Rutgers lost 37-21 to a UMass team that came into the game with the longest losing streak in FBS. UMass hadn't beaten a current Power 4 team since BYU in 2017 and had never beaten a team that was a member of a power conference. BYU was still independent in 2017, as was Boston College when UMass pulled upsets in 1972 and 1978. Even RB Antwan Raymond, a first-round fantasy pick, struggled. Duff is worth using in any matchup, but the rest of the Rutgers offense should likely be avoided.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Austin Simmons Dazzles In Missouri Debut
Former Mississippi quarterback Austin Simmons was excellent in his Missouri debut Thursday night. Simmons completed 17 of his 19 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns. Two of those touchdowns went to Donovan Olugbode. Simmons was named the starter for Mississippi last year, but was hurt in Week 2. Trinidad Chambliss was excellent filling in for Simmons and took his job. Simmons threw four interceptions in two games for Ole Miss last year, but was very sharp in Missouri's 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Simmons has a couple more easier games in September and is worth a look in fantasy leagues if you don't trust your quarterback matchups.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
LSU Wins Court Case Of Former NFL Training Camp Players
A court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, granted a temporary injunction against the SEC and NCAA to allow former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright and former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Zxavian Harris to return to college football. The case was brought by LSU against the NCAA to allow Wright and Harris to play in college football for 2026 under the new "five for five" rules. Wright and Harris both played for new LSU coach Lane Kiffin at Mississippi last year. This lawsuit went even further by saying that LSU cannot use the threat of SEC sanctions against the school as a reason not to add them to the team. Both Harris and Wright are expected to be on the roster for LSU's game against Clemson on Saturday night. The SEC is planning an appeal, but it likely won't come before Saturday.
Source: On3
Source: On3
