October 16, 2025
Free agent forward
Chris Livingston has been waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, who are in the middle of a roster crunch for their final roster. Livingston was the final pick of the 2023 NBA draft and signed a guaranteed deal in the offseason. He played 42 games with the Bucks over his two seasons in the NBA, averaging just 1.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 4.7 minutes per game. He did start one game last season in February, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals in 27 minutes. He put up good numbers in the G League last year and had success in the Summer League as well. He'll probably catch on with another team, but his role and fantasy value will depend on where he lands.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
October 16, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Nique Clifford stepped up on Wednesday night in his team's exhibition loss to the Clippers. Clifford scored 19 points on an efficient 8-of-13 from the field, and added three rebounds, one steal, and two three-pointers. The first-round pick from Colorado State could be a great late-round pick since he should get a chance to contribute early in the season with
Keegan Murray (thumb) set to miss at least a month.
Dario Saric started in place of Murray, but Clifford has shown more fantasy potential. He'll be an early-season sleeper to watch, and he could be a good DFS or streaming play in the early going, even if he comes off the bench.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN.com
October 16, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg has started the last two preseason games at point guard for his new team. He filled in with
D'Angelo Russell unavailable on Monday, but he stayed in the starting lineup at point guard in Wednesday's game event with Russell coming off the bench. The team hasn't confirmed the No. 1 pick's role owill be n opening night, but the jumbo lineup of Flagg,
Anthony Davis,
Dereck Lively II,
P.J. Washington, and
Klay Thompson seems to be playing well and could be the Mavs' starting five on Opening Night. Flagg finished Wednesday's game with 13 points, two rebounds, and three assists in 28 minutes. His fantasy upside is extremely high in any role, but beginning the season in the starting lineup would give him a great chance to make an immediate impact.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN.com
October 16, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Ron Harper Jr. earned a roster spot on the Celtics with a strong preseason. After entering the league as an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers in 2022, Harper played 11 games across the last three seasons in Toronto and Detroit. He spent most of his time in the G League, including a stop with the Maine Celtics, and he also played on the team's Summer League squad. He was in camp on a tryout deal, and played 32 minutes in three preseason games, including stretches with Boston's regular starters. Harper is a versatile forward who could play his way into meaningful minutes in Boston, especially with
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out for at least the majority of the upcoming season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
October 16, 2025
Free agent guard
Spencer Dinwiddie has been waived by the Hornets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, who adds that Charlotte had to release a guaranteed salary before next week's season opener. Dinwiddie signed a one-year deal with Charlotte in early July after spending 2025 with the Mavericks. He put up 11.0 points, 4.4 assists, and 2.6 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per contest across 79 games in Dallas and could find another landing spot on a team needing veteran backcourt depth. He could be worth a look for DFS or deep league usage, depending on where he lands and what his role is for his new team.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Shams Charania
October 16, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Jaden Ivey (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Wednesday that Ivey is "working through some things," leaving his status up in the air for Thursday's preseason finale against the Washington Wizards. Heading into the preseason, Ivey was declared healthy after his 2024-25 campaign ended in early January due to a broken fibula. The 23-year-old logged 14 minutes in Detroit's first preseason game on Oct. 6 but has been sidelined since. This is a bit concerning, but there are currently no indications that Ivey's status for the season opener is in doubt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Hunter Patterson
October 16, 2025
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (back) is making progress, but it's unclear if he will be available for Friday's preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. Back spasms have disrupted Hart's preparations for the new NBA season, and he has only been a limited participant in practices. Missing preseason has been a big blow for Hart, as he could have used the games to re-establish his spot among the starting five. The versatile veteran was moved to the bench during the 2025 playoffs, and there have been suggestions that new head coach Mike Brown could prefer
Mitchell Robinson over Hart as a starter.
--Taavi PailkSource: Kristian Winfield
October 16, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) made his preseason debut in Wednesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, notching 17 points in 22 minutes during a 145-116 loss. Jackson Jr. was very active offensively, taking 20 shots from the field. Unfortunately, he made only seven attempts. Three of his makes came from downtown on nine shots. Jackson Jr. also grabbed a pair of rebounds and had one block with one assist. Seeing Jackson Jr. on the floor Wednesday night will have been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers, as he was initially expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season due to offseason toe surgery. The Grizzlies star will get one more preseason game on Friday against the Miami Heat to work himself into shape before things get serious.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 16, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (thumb) has signed a five-year, $140 million contract extension. He had one year remaining on his rookie deal. The 25-year-old has been a solid performer for the Kings, averaging 13.3 points and 5.6 rebounds for his career. Last season, he registered a career-high 6.7 rebounds per game, though Murray's offensive production dipped to 12.4 points due to poor three-point shooting. Due to a thumb injury, Murray must sit out the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He will be re-evaluated in early November. The Kings will be missing a regular starter until Murray returns, creating an interesting dynamic on the team early in the season, especially after Sacramento snapped up
Russell Westbrook, who will be an additional option in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA.com
October 16, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) didn't finish Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He suffered a right hamstring injury during the game, exiting in the fourth quarter after logging 24 minutes. Sabonis finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists. Hamstring injuries usually take several weeks to heal, so it's possible the Kings have to begin their season without Sabonis.
Drew Eubanks could land a starting role in his absence, while
Dario Saric and
Maxime Raynaud are also options at the five position.
--Taavi PailkSource: Anthony Slater
October 16, 2025
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) left Wednesday's 110-108 preseason win against the Toronto Raptors early due to a hamstring problem. He logged only seven minutes of action before exiting the game with hamstring tightness. This was certainly a worrying sight, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla downplayed the injury postgame. "Talked to him after, he said he would be fine," Mazzula told reporters. "But I didn't get a full update." Boston starts the regular season on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Brown's health will be a key storyline to follow as the season approaches.
--Taavi PailkSource: Celtics on CLNS
October 15, 2025
According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, New Orleans center
Kevon Looney could be out of action for up to three weeks after suffering a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee. The 29-year-old had been working through knee pain and will now need time to recover. He will have to wait until November to make his debut with his new team. Looney agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans in June after 10 seasons with the Warriors. While he is sidelined, rookie big man
Derik Queen could see an expanded role backing up projected starting center,
Yves Missi.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chris Haynes
October 15, 2025
Shams Charania of ESPN reports that New York Knicks guard
Malcolm Brogdon has decided to retire after nine seasons in the NBA. Brogdon was viewed as a key bench piece by his new team and Charania also added that the 32-year-old was set to make New York's final roster going into the upcoming campaign. However, Brogdon has suddenly decided to move on and retire. The 2016-17 Rookie of the Year with Milwaukee and the Sixth Man of the Year for 2022-23 with Boston closes out his career with averages of 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds across 463 regular-season appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
October 15, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent guard
Russell Westbrook has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The 36-year-old veteran is expected to serve as a backup to
Dennis Schroder, providing much-needed depth to a Kings bench that struggled to produce last season. While his MVP days are behind him, Westbrook is coming off a solid campaign with the Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds across 75 appearances. He should still deliver occasional bursts of fantasy value throughout the year in a reserve role.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
October 15, 2025
Orlando Magic point guard
Jalen Suggs (knee) was involved in some contact drills during Tuesday's practice, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley told reporters that Suggs was "able to do a little bit of contact" during practice, which included three-on-three action. The team has its final preseason game scheduled for Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans and will begin the regular season on Oct. 22 with a matchup against the Miami Heat. Suggs' availability for game action will depend on how his knee responds to the increased workload.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jason Beede
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