September 18, 2025
Free-agent center
Charles Bediako was one of four free agents to sign training-camp deals with the Pistons, joining forwards
Dawson Garcia, John Ukomadu, and wing
Brice Williams. The four players likely signed Exhibit 10 contracts, which are non-guaranteed deals at the minimum salary that can be converted into two-way contracts before the start of the NBA regular season. However, since the Pistons already have three two-way players on the roster, these four players will likely be waived and head to the G League to play for the Motor City Cruise. Bediako and Ukomadu would be returning-rights players, while Garcia and Williams could be designated as affiliate players, depending on how they perform in camp.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Keith Smith
September 18, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center/forward
Anthony Davis (eye) underwent offseason surgery to repair a detached retina, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Stein said that Davis is "not fully back on the court yet," and his availability for the start of practice and training camp is uncertain. While the team doesn't start the regular season until October 23, it is concerning that after Davis had so many injury issues last year, he could already start the year less than 100%. The potential of Davis' missing practice could make the start of the year even tougher as the team tries to prepare for the absence of
Kyrie Irving (knee) as well. Irving is "ahead of schedule" according to general manager Nico Harrison, but he will still miss significant time to start the season after tearing his ACL last March.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Marc Stein
September 18, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
DaQuan Jeffries was released on Thursday after playing 47 games, including 20 starts for the team this past season. He averaged a career-high 6.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 22.8 minutes per contest and will now have a chance to find a new team before the season starts. In his previous seasons, he played with the Kings, Rockets, Grizzlies, and Knicks before landing with the Hornets last season. Where he ends up will go a long way to determining his fantasy value, if any, this season. The Hornets' backcourt will be well-stocked with a hopefully healthy
LaMelo Ball, along with newcomers
Collin Sexton,
Kon Knueppel, and
Liam McNeeley.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Hornets PR
September 18, 2025
Shooting guard
Trevelin Queen will move to China for the upcoming campaign, having agreed to a deal with the Guangdong Southern Tigers. The 28-year-old has spent the last two seasons with the Orlando Magic, averaging 4.3 points and 1.6 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across 45 games. Queen has also suited up for the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers, making 62 total regular-season appearances in the NBA. While he has never fully established himself in the NBA, Queen has earned several accolades in the G League, including the MVP award in 2022.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportando
September 18, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers point guard
Damian Lillard (Achilles) plans to take his time with rehab and aims to be in top shape when he returns. "I'm going to take my time to get all the way back, get it fully healed, get it strong, and feel confident on it," Lillard said on an episode of The Sideline with Andy Katz. "I want to get my body all the way back in shape so that when I return to the floor, I'm not coming back as a shell of myself. I plan to return and be myself." Lillard is expected to sit out the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles. He'll be 36 by the time the 2026-27 campaign comes around, but the veteran star seems confident about his ability to return in All-Star form.
--Taavi PailkSource: Andy Katz
September 18, 2025
The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard
Keon Johnson. This move is quite unexpected since Johnson was one of the team's top contributors last season. Johnson started in 56 of his 79 appearances, averaging 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.0 steals. He was on a partially guaranteed $2.34 million salary for this season. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Johnson is dealing with an injury, which influenced the team's decision to release him. Considering his performance last season, Johnson will likely attract interest from other NBA teams once he's healthy again.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
September 17, 2025
Center
Trey Jemison III has signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old big man made his NBA debut during the 2023-24 campaign but has already joined his fifth NBA organization. Last season, Jemison III played 38 contests with the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers, recording 2.5 points and 2.8 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game. Overall, he has averaged 4.2 points and 3.8 boards across 63 career games. Jemison III will add depth to the Knicks' frontcourt, which includes
Karl-Anthony Towns,
Mitchell Robinson, and
Guerschon Yabusele.
--Taavi PailkSource: New York Knicks PR
September 17, 2025
The New York Knicks have brought back shooting guard
Kevin McCullar Jr. on a two-way contract. The former Kansas Jayhawk was also on a two-way contract during his rookie year last season when he made his first four NBA appearances with the Knicks. McCullar Jr. didn't make a significant contribution, logging only 29 total minutes. He notched 11.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals in 27.8 minutes with the Westchester Knicks in the G League. McCullar Jr. will likely continue developing his game in the G League for most of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: New York Knicks PR
September 17, 2025
Forward
Matt Ryan has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York Knicks. The New York native will hope to start a second consecutive season with the Knicks. In 2024-25, Ryan made 19 appearances with the team before being waived in March. Over his four-year NBA career, Ryan has suited up for five teams. He's mostly been limited to a third-string role, posting 3.7 points in 9.4 minutes per game. Ryan is a good shooter, having knocked down 40.2 percent of his threes in the NBA, but this alone isn't enough to secure a regular role on a team.
--Taavi PailkSource: New York Knicks PR
September 17, 2025
The New York Knicks have brought in center
Alex Len for training camp on an Exhibit 9 contract. Len has played nearly 700 NBA games and would add valuable experience and a physical presence to the Knicks if he makes the team. The Ukrainian big man split last season between the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.3 minutes. He's been limited to fewer than 10 minutes per game for three consecutive campaigns and shouldn't be expected to be a fantasy factor.
--Taavi PailkSource: New York Knicks PR
September 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is set to play a significant offensive role on his new team. "The Hawks' coaching staff has worked closely with Alexander-Walker in Toronto ahead of taking on a more expanded offensive role than he held with the Minnesota Timberwolves," Grant Afseth of RG reports. Alexander-Walker has mostly been known for his defense so far during his career, averaging only 8.8 points and 2.3 assists in 20.8 minutes. However, it looks like he will have the ball more in his hands in Atlanta. Afseth mentions that Alexander-Walker will likely have "consistent ball-handling responsibilities" alongside another new member of the team,
Luke Kennard. This could lead to a breakout campaign for Alexander-Walker from a fantasy perspective.
--Taavi PailkSource: Grant Afseth
September 17, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Thomas Sorber (knee) underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Clemente Almanza of the OKC Thunder Wire reports. The young big man suffered the injury a few weeks ago during an offseason workout. Sorber was the 15th pick in this year's draft after a strong year at Georgetown. His 2024-25 season ended early due to foot surgery, so he's had some tough luck with injuries this calendar year. Tuesday's knee surgery means Sorber will miss the entire 2025-26 campaign. He is expected to be healthy and ready for the next season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Clemente Almanza
September 16, 2025
Forward
Tosan Evbuomwan has agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 24-year-old showed some decent numbers with the Brooklyn Nets last season but was waived by the team in August. Across 28 outings, Evbuomwan averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 23.8 minutes. Evbuomwan has also seen action in the league with the Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons, making 45 total appearances. In training camp, Evbuomwan will compete for one of New York's two-way spots on the roster.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Scotto
September 16, 2025
Forward/center
Kai Jones will kick off the 2025-26 season in Europe, having agreed to a one-year deal with two-time EuroLeague champions Anadolu Efes. Jones enjoyed a solid finish to last season, averaging 11.4 points and 6.6 rebounds over a 12-game stretch with the Dallas Mavericks. He was linked with the Miami Heat during the offseason and even had a workout with the team. Jones' contract with Anadolu Efes reportedly includes an NBA out clause for January, so there's a chance we'll still see him in action in the Association this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: EuroLeague
September 16, 2025
Center
Bismack Biyombo has returned to the San Antonio Spurs on a one-year contract, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The veteran big man ended last season in San Antonio, putting up 5.1 points per game and averaging 5.6 rebounds in 18.9 minutes. He was a starter in all but two of his 28 appearances, as injuries hit the Spurs' frontcourt. With
Victor Wembanyama healthy again and
Luke Kornet providing a solid backup at center for the upcoming season, Biyombo faces a tough challenge to earn playing time in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
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