August 21, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has provided a fresh update on his rehab. "Rehab is tedious, man," Tatum said. "It's six days a week. I'm starting to get a little bit better. I'm out of the boot now. Better days ahead, but just trying to take it one day at a time. You gotta be resilient. The first six weeks of this was probably the toughest six weeks of any point in my life." Tatum still doesn't have an official timeline for his comeback, but he's eager to return. "Just have to accept it and realize it happened. And now I have to do everything in my power to get back to who I was and get back to playing," he added.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA
August 21, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett might be leaving Canada soon. "RJ Barrett is certainly a name that I would tell you and tell Raptors fans to be on the lookout as a potential trade candidate going out the door with his $30 million in salary," NBA insider Fischer said on Wednesday. Fischer also mentioned that the Raptors already had discussions about moving Barrett with the New Orleans Pelicans in the
Brandon Ingram trade. "Barrett's representation is fully aware that he could be discussed in trade moving forward for the Raptors," he added. Barrett has become a solid player and should attract significant interest on the market. The 25-year-old led Toronto in scoring last season, averaging 21.1 points per game, and posted 6.3 rebounds along with a career-high 5.4 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jake Fischer
August 21, 2025
Forward/center
Al Horford remains a target for the Golden State Warriors, with the team confident that it can eventually get him under a contract. "I can tell you that the Warriors still remain very confident that Al Horford is waiting for whatever finality will come to
Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency with Golden State," NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on Wednesday. Since becoming an unrestricted free agent, Horford has really only been linked with the Warriors and seems certain to end up in San Francisco. The veteran big man is preparing for Year 19 in the NBA. Even at 39 years old, Horford could still offer some fantasy value if he becomes a regular starter with the Warriors.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jake Fischer
August 21, 2025
The Miami Heat are bringing in point guard
Jahmir Young for training camp, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. He is expected to compete for a two-way roster spot. Despite going undrafted in 2024, Young made his NBA debut last season, appearing six times for the Chicago Bulls. Young earned a shot in the big league following impressive performances in the G League, where he averaged 21.7 points, 7.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. Additionally, Young spent the Summer League with the Bulls, but he was waived last month.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Scotto
August 20, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic has been linked with a move elsewhere, with even a contract buyout mentioned, but he appears set to start the 2025-26 campaign in the Windy City. "Yes, I have almost no doubt about it," the two-time All-Star told Basket USA in an interview. "That's the mindset I'm preparing with. Afterwards, we'll see, I don't know what's going to happen." In the same interview, Vucevic mentioned that Bulls general manager Marc Eversley reached out to him earlier this month and assured him that none of the rumors about him are true. Since he's one of the key players on the Bulls team, fantasy managers should be glad to hear Vucevic will stay. He has been very productive in Chicago, averaging 18.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: Basket USA
August 20, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey remains in contract limbo with no signs of the saga ending. Bulls insider K.C. Johnson has reported the team "likes" Giddey's play and wants to secure his services long-term, but isn't willing to offer him more than $20 million a year. Meanwhile, Giddey is holding out for an annual salary of $30 million. Johnson added that "the Bulls have given no indications league-wide that they are amenable to a sign-and-trade option." It was recently reported that the Golden State Warriors may be interested in acquiring Giddey through a sign-and-trade deal, but aren't willing to give up
Moses Moody and
Buddy Hield as part of the transaction.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
August 20, 2025
Center
Oscar Tshiebwe will return to the Utah Jazz for a second year after securing a new two-way contract. The former Kentucky Wildcat made 14 appearances with the Jazz last season, posting 7.6 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. At the same time, he was a monster in the G League with averages of 17.1 points, 19.1 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks. Tshiebwe has been the G League's leading rebounder in back-to-back years while also earning All-NBA G League First Team honors in consecutive seasons. The Congolese big man looks to be an intriguing prospect for Utah and might get more playing time this season, although there's plenty of competition in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
August 20, 2025
Guard
Alondes Williams has signed a training camp deal with the Washington Wizards. The Milwaukee native will battle for a roster spot in the NBA after having a strong G League campaign. Williams averaged 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.5 steals in 32 regular-season appearances with the Motor City Cruise and Sioux Falls Skyforce. He has also gotten a small taste of NBA action, suiting up for nine games. Last season, Williams appeared once in the big league with the Detroit Pistons. With
Jordan Poole and
Marcus Smart leaving in the summer, Washington has lost depth at the guard positions, which could give Williams an opportunity to make the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chris Haynes
August 20, 2025
Forward/center
Skal Labissiere has agreed to a deal with the Washington Wizards to join the team for training camp. The 29-year-old is attempting to stick in the NBA after making a comeback in the league during the 2024-25 season. Labissiere made four appearances with the Sacramento Kings last term, his first NBA contests in five years. Overall, Labissiere has 152 games under his belt in the Association. He has averaged 7.1 points and 4.4 rebounds in 17.2 minutes. These are solid numbers for a backup, and Labissiere could add more frontcourt depth for the Wizards if he secures a contract for the upcoming season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chris Haynes
August 19, 2025
NBA correspondent Marc Stein reports that Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has agreed to a multiyear extension on Tuesday after leading the franchise to last season's NBA Finals. Carlisle has guided the Pacers for the past four seasons, missing the playoffs in his first two years before orchestrating a turnaround that included a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2023-24 and an NBA Finals appearance this past season. The 56-year-old has amassed 993 regular-season victories across 1,853 games over 23 NBA campaigns.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
August 19, 2025
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, guard
John Wall announced Tuesday that he is retiring from basketball after 11 seasons in the NBA. Wall spent the majority of his NBA career with the Washington Wizards, but he also had stints with the Rockets and Clippers at the end of his career. The University of Kentucky standout was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and was named an All-Star five times while in Washington. He also earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team and All-NBA Third Team honors once. The 34-year-old leaves the game with averages of 18.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 30.3 percent from three-point range and 40.8 percent from the field.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
August 19, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Collin Sexton is expected to be a big piece for the team in 2025-26. "I've always witnessed him competing at a really high level," Hornets head coach Charles Lee said about Sexton during an appearance on WFNZ radio. "Since he's been around our group, he's elevated the intensity. He's definitely a sociable and in-your-face type guy, but I love it. I think he's going to add a lot to our group and our culture." Sexton has proven himself as a reliable scorer, but was traded for a second time in his career this offseason. He'll have plenty to prove in Charlotte, especially since he will be in the final year of his contract.
--Taavi PailkSource: Hoops Wire
August 19, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura is not expected to get a contract extension from the team before the season starts. "With the current intel I have, I do not expect Rui to be extended by the Lakers in the next six weeks," Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported on Buha's Block. "It's certainly possible that something happens, but I would say most of what's been out there is them wanting to keep the books clean and wanting to see whether he starts or whether he's their sixth man and how the pieces fit this year." Hachimura is entering the last season of a three-year, $51 million deal and has been eligible for an extension since July 6. Since Hachimura is likely to be playing for his Lakers future in 2025-26, managers might get some extra fantasy value from the Japanese forward.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jovan Buha
August 19, 2025
Miami Heat guard/forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. had a miserable sophomore campaign and wants to get back on track in 2025-26. After being one of the standout rookies in 2023-24, Jaquez Jr. lost a regular rotation spot last season and logged only 19 total minutes in the playoffs. "Just going back and watching some film," Jaquez told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. "I think that's a big one. Just remembering what it was that put me on the floor, what it was that got me to this position. Just kind of leaning into my strengths, as well as working on things that I need to work on like shooting and defense. And just bringing it all together as a whole, I think is one of the biggest things for me this offseason." As a versatile player, Jaquez Jr. can help fantasy teams in multiple ways, but he needs to be on the floor to make a difference.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Chiang
August 19, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry is healthy and ready to go for the new season. Curry missed the end of the 2025 playoffs due to a hamstring injury, but he's now feeling "great" and is nearing the end of his offseason training. "Pacing myself nice," Curry told reporters at his Under Armour Camp. "Ready to finish the summer strong. ... When you see me whenever Media Day is, should be primed and ready to go." Curry is gearing up for Year 17 in the Association. He might no longer be an MVP candidate, but the 37-year-old is still very capable of making an impact in fantasy basketball. Last season, Curry averaged 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 steals, shooting 39.7 percent from downtown.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sam Gordon
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