RADIO
Thanasis Antetokounmpo Leaves NBA for Aris BC
Aris BC of Greece signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo to a two-year deal with a team option for a third season, according to NBA correspondent Marc Stein. The 34-year-old spent six of the past seven seasons with Milwaukee and appeared in 34 games last season, averaging just 4.4 minutes per contest. Thanasis carried no fantasy value in that role, but his exit adds another marker to Milwaukee's post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Tyler Herro has the clearest path to scoring volume, while Kel'el Ware and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are the more interesting fantasy names to track from the trade return.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Nick Bosa Expected to Return to Practice on Wednesday
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team's plan is for defensive end Nick Bosa (knee) to return to practice on Wednesday, per Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Bosa has been battling knee tendinitis as he works his way back from the torn ACL that ended his 2025 season in Week 3. However, the 28-year-old has been working on a side field through the early portion of this week and appears to be on track for a return to team activities in short order. Across 14 games in 2024, Bosa recorded nine sacks, 15 TFLs, and a forced fumble. When fully healthy, Bosa profiles as one of the better pass rushers in the NFL. However, he's now entering his age-29 season and is working with surgically repaired ACLs in both knees. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues may want to temper expectations for Bosa's production in 2026.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco
Aaron Donald More Likely to Debut in Week 2 or Week 3 than Week 1
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is more likely to debut in Week 2 or Week 3 than Week 1, per Dan Graziano of ESPN. Donald retired from the NFL following the 2023 season, but he officially announced his decision to come out of retirement and return to the Rams on Sunday. Given that Donald is 35 years old, missed most of training camp, and has not played in over two years, it appears the Rams will opt to bring him along slowly. Los Angeles will also travel to Australia for its season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, which could be factoring into the decision of whether or not to play Donald as well. The last time Donald was on the field, he was one of the best defensive players in the history of the NFL. A three-time Defensive Player of the Year and nine-time first-team All-Pro, Donald recorded eight sacks and 16 TFLs across 16 games for Los Angeles in 2023. While Donald could easily be a dominant force on a per-play basis once he's back on the field this season, the Rams may choose to limit his workload throughout the year to keep him fresh for the stretch run.
Source: ESPN - Dan Graziano
Source: ESPN - Dan Graziano
Saint Thomas Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers signed forward Saint Thomas to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice. Thomas is the most familiar of Philadelphia's three camp additions after spending last season with the Delaware Blue Coats. The 23-year-old wing went undrafted in 2025 out of USC and averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 36 regular-season G-League games, including 21 starts. Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert already hold two-way deals, leaving Thomas to compete for Philadelphia's final open slot. For now, he is more of a system-depth piece than a fantasy target.
Source: Adam Aaronson
Source: Adam Aaronson
White Sox Call Up Pitching Prospect Tanner McDougal on Tuesday
With rosters expanding on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox called up right-handed pitching prospect Tanner McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte, according to the team. The 23-year-old former fifth-round selection in 2021 made his major-league debut for the Pale Hose on Aug. 13 against the Cincinnati Reds and allowed an earned run on three walks in just one-third of an inning. The team's seventh-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, went 1-2 with a 4.57 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 47:27 K:BB in 41 1/3 innings pitched across 22 outings (six starts) for High-A Winston-Salem and Charlotte this year. The 6-foot-5, 185-pounder has not exactly been dominant in the minors in 2026, so he is unlikely to have anything more than a low-leverage role out of the bullpen for the White Sox in his return to the Show in the final month of the regular season. McDougal does feature a high-90s fastball that touches triple digits, and he really knows how to spin his breaking pitches. The pure stuff is intriguing, but McDougal still needs plenty of refinement with his command and control.
Source: Chicago White Sox
Source: Chicago White Sox
Micah Parsons Could Be on Track for Week 5 Return
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said, "We have a pretty good idea once we get out of that four-game window we're going to be pretty close" when asked about the return timeline for star edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee), per Ryan Wood of USA Today. Parsons will open the 2026 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list as he works his way back from a torn ACL, guaranteeing that he will miss Green Bay's first four games of the season. However, it appears as though Parsons has a chance to return to the field as soon as he is eligible. Across 14 games before the knee injury ended his 2025 season, Parsons recorded 12.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. When healthy, the 27-year-old is one of the most disruptive defenders in the NFL and is a worthy target for fantasy managers in IDP leagues.
Source: USA Today - Ryan Wood
Source: USA Today - Ryan Wood
Jameer Nelson Jr. Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers signed guard Jameer Nelson Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice. The 25-year-old Haverford native is the son of Sixers executive vice president of basketball operations Jameer Nelson, but his G-League production gives the camp invite more context. Nelson averaged 19.9 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 11 regular-season games for the Stockton Kings last season. Philadelphia's final two-way spot is open, but Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Anfernee Simons, and Labaron Philon Jr. leave him buried for fantasy purposes.
Source: Adam Aaronson
Source: Adam Aaronson
Pete Fairbanks Throws Off a Mound on Tuesday
Miami Marlins right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks (hand) got in some mound work on Tuesday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Fairbanks is no lock to return to the Marlins' bullpen to close out the 2026 regular season, as the team is clinging to playoff hopes while back four games of the final National League wild-card spot entering play on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Fairbanks was placed on the 15-day injured list with a recurring nerve issue in his right throwing hand, and he required injections to help him move past the issue. The former ninth-rounder by the Texas Rangers in 2015 from the University of Missouri has been a headache to roster this year for saves, closing out 18 games but also sporting a bloated 6.02 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP with 57 strikeouts in 40 1/3 innings pitched. As long as Fairbanks remains out, the Marlins figure to continue rolling with a closer committee that will primarily involve Calvin Faucher and Michael Petersen. Fairbanks is not a must-roster reliever in the final month of the regular season.
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Jaleel McLaughlin Signs Practice-Squad Deal with Browns
Veteran running back Jaleel McLaughlin has signed a practice-squad deal with the Cleveland Browns, per an announcement from the team. McLaughlin spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Denver Broncos, but he fell out of the team's regular running back rotation in 2025 and was waived by Denver on Sunday. The Browns have a pair of second-year running backs atop their depth chart in Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson. However, McLaughlin could potentially work his way into the backfield mix in Cleveland in the case of an injury. The 25-year-old has been efficient when given the opportunity to this point in his pro career, recording 1,356 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 285 touches across 41 career NFL games (nine starts). McLaughlin is not roster-worthy yet, but he could be a name to monitor on the waiver wire in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: Cleveland Browns
Source: Cleveland Browns
Tacko Fall Joins 76ers on Exhibit 10 Deal
The Philadelphia 76ers signed center Tacko Fall to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice. Fall has not appeared in an NBA game since the 2021-22 season, and his career line remains modest at 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds across 37 games with Boston and Cleveland. This looks more like a training camp and G-League move than a path to fantasy relevance. Philadelphia is tight against the first-apron hard cap, while Joel Embiid and Adem Bona remain the cleaner fantasy-relevant center names on the roster.
Source: Adam Aaronson
Source: Adam Aaronson
CFP Leaders Considering Disqualifying Teams with Former NFL Players
According to On3's Pete Nakos, College Football Playoff leaders have discussed potential disqualifying teams with players who have been on NFL rosters from postseason play. This comes after recent court rulings have given players from the recruiting class of 2022 another season of eligibility. LSU is the most notable program that has brought in players who were on offseason NFL rosters, including tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who played two seasons under Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss before joining the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent. While there is debate over whether the NCAA or the SEC can enforce rules to prevent the Tigers from playing Wright and others, the CFP likely has the ability to ban the program from the postseason, which would mean they cannot compete for a College Football Playoff National Championship. No decision has been made.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Edwin Diaz Approaching a Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Tuesday that right-handed reliever Edwin Diaz (neck) will likely throw another live bullpen session in the coming week and then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Diaz has had a disaster of a 2026 season after signing as a big free-agent addition for the Blue in the offseason to serve as their primary closer. The 32-year-old Puerto Rican veteran has only appeared in 16 games and has gone 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA, 2.56 WHIP, seven saves, 19 strikeouts, and 10 walks in 13 2/3 innings pitched. The three-time All-Star has not looked like himself at all and missed most of the season after having surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. It is believed that Diaz's elbow and neck issues stem from a lowered arm slot this year. When Diaz is reinstated from the 15-day injured list, he is expected to be eased back in lower-leverage situations, which means fantasy managers should not expect much from him the rest of the way. Lefty Tanner Scott is the closer to roster in fantasy leagues to close out the 2026 campaign.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Trey Yesavage to Throw a Bullpen Session on Friday
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that right-hander Trey Yesavage (knee) has been throwing on flat ground and will throw his first bullpen session on Friday, roughly three weeks following knee surgery, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Yesavage had surgery on Aug. 11 to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, but he has made good progress since and is tracking towards a return before the end of the regular season in September. Toronto is last in the American League East division, but they are just 1.5 games back of the final wild-card spot in the AL, so they still have plenty left to play for in 2026. Although the 23-year-old former first-rounder is still hoping to pitch this year, when/if he returns to the Jays' starting rotation, he might only have a start or two to help fantasy managers out. In his first full year in the majors in 2026, Yesavage has gone 5-5 with a 3.65 ERA (4.07 FIP) and 1.14 WHIP with 91 strikeouts and 46 walks in 93 2/3 innings across 18 starts. Yesavage only made one start in August and struggled the most in five starts in July, posting a 4.81 ERA with 15 walks and 30 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings pitched.
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Carlos Estevez to Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery Next Week
Kansas City Royals veteran right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez (shoulder) is set to have season-ending right-shoulder surgery next week, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Estevez had been throwing in Arizona, but he was not progressing much. It is very unlikely that he was going to get back to the Royals this year, but this will officially end his 2026 season and likely his time with the Royals with the club option for 2027. The 33-year-old Dominican hurler officially has a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Estevez, a two-time All-Star who had a league-high 42 saves with the Royals last year, appeared in just one game in 2026, allowing six earned runs in one-third of an inning against the Atlanta Braves on March 28 for a blown save and a loss. His issues started way back in spring training, when his velocity was way down. Estevez actually hit the injured list initially after being hit by a comebacker, and then he suffered a shoulder injury while rehabbing. A bounce-back season could be coming with a new team in 2027, but at this point, we have most likely seen the best that Estevez has to offer as a late-inning reliever.
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Chris Bell Still Needs to Get into Football Shape
Miami Dolphins rookie third-round wide receiver Chris Bell played 14 offensive snaps in the team's preseason finale last Friday and caught two of his five targets for 22 yards as he closes out his rehab from a torn ACL. However, head coach Jeff Hafley said Bell is still working his way back, saying, "I think he would tell you he needs to continue to get in football shape," according to Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. "If he continues to improve, get in shape, then my expectation is we see him on the field," Hafley added. It sounds as though the 22-year-old has a chance to be active as a part of the offense in Week 1 of the regular season in an offense that has one of the thinnest WR depth charts in the league. Bell is competing primarily with fellow rookie Caleb Douglas for the WR3 role behind Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert, so he has a prime chance for rookie-year targets from new Dolphins QB Malik Willis. Bell can likely be avoided in 12-team fantasy leagues, but with opportunity and likely positive game script most weeks, he could quickly emerge as a trendy waiver-wire pickup if he continues to ascend and build trust with Willis.
Source: The Palm Beach Post - Joe Schad
Source: The Palm Beach Post - Joe Schad
