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Pacôme Dadiet • SF • Knicks

Knicks See Progress From Pacome Dadiet

New York Knicks guard/forward Pacome Dadiet has generated some internal optimism entering his third season, though The Athletic's James L. Edwards III still does not see a clear rotation path for him. Some within the organization believe the 21-year-old is making progress behind the scenes, but his shooting has yet to translate consistently at the NBA, G-League, or summer league levels. Dadiet said studying OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges has helped him grasp Mike Brown's system, with cutting and hustle plays looking like his best route to minutes. Anunoby, Bridges, and Josh Hart still sit ahead of him, keeping Dadiet off the fantasy radar.

4 hours ago

Tyler Kolek • PG • Knicks

Tyler Kolek Surfaces as Knicks Trade Candidate

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek is a name to watch as a potential trade candidate if the team looks for upgrades, according to The Athletic's James L. Edwards III. New York's February move for Jose Alvarado, followed by his new three-year deal, leaves Kolek with a crowded path to backup point guard minutes behind Alvarado and Jalen Brunson, with Miles McBride also capable of handling that role. Edwards noted that Kolek improved as a shooter and defender in Year 2, though passing remains his best NBA skill. He averaged 4.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 1.6 rebounds in 11.7 minutes across 62 games last season. Kolek needs a trade or injury-created role before he matters for fantasy.

4 hours ago

Mohamed Diawara • PF • Knicks

Mohamed Diawara Could Earn Bigger Role with Knicks

New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara could push for a larger rotation role in his second season, with The Athletic's James L. Edwards III writing that he would not be surprised if the 21-year-old becomes a staple by midseason. Diawara averaged 3.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.2 minutes across 69 games as a rookie, but his best stretch came when Miles McBride missed 27 straight games. During that run, Diawara averaged 5.9 points in 14.2 minutes while shooting 40.5 percent from three. OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart still block a clean path to minutes, so Diawara remains off the fantasy radar unless injuries or a trade open the wing rotation.

4 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miss Greece Qualifiers

Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for Greece in the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers against Ukraine and Spain, with the Heat requesting that he report to the United States early to continue his preseason integration, according to Eurohoops. The two-time MVP joined Miami this offseason alongside Bobby Portis after an injury-limited 2025-26 season in which he averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across 36 games. The decision does not hurt his fantasy profile. If anything, the extra ramp-up time with Miami is a small plus, though durability remains the only real concern for a first-round fantasy anchor.

5 hours ago

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nuggets Hold Nikola Jokic Despite Serious Panathinaikos Offer

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic remains firmly in Denver despite an overseas push from Panathinaikos owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, who said he made a serious proposal to bring the three-time MVP to Greece and plans to try again next year, per ESPN's Anthony Slater. Jokic has two years and $121.9 million left on his deal, though the 2027-28 season is a player option that could make next summer interesting. The 31-year-old has already said he wants to stay in Denver, and this does nothing to hurt his fantasy outlook. Jokic averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists last season, keeping him locked in as the top fantasy target.

5 hours ago

Payton Pritchard • PG • Celtics

Payton Pritchard Downplays Celtics Extension Talks

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is not rushing into extension talks, telling NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg that he still has two years left on his deal and is more focused on improving. The 28-year-old becomes eligible on Oct. 1 for a three-year extension worth up to $67.1 million, but there is no urgency on either side. Pritchard is coming off a career year, averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in 32.4 minutes while starting 50 games. His scoring role should remain useful for fantasy managers, especially if Boston keeps leaning on his on-ball creation and three-point volume.

16 hours ago

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Draws Serious Cavaliers Interest

The Cleveland Cavaliers are viewed as a serious candidate to land Denver Nuggets restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin via Sam Amico of HoopsWire. Watson broke out last season, averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.1 blocks while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from three across 54 games. Denver is believed to be seeking a first-round pick and a rotation player, so nothing sounds close. A Cleveland move would likely reduce Watson's scoring chances next to Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, but his threes, steals, and blocks would keep him fantasy-relevant if the minutes hold.

16 hours ago

Anthony Gill • PF

Anthony Gill Could Return to Washington

Free-agent forward Anthony Gill remains an in-house candidate for the Washington Wizards' final standard roster spot, according to Greg Finberg of Bullets Forever. The 33-year-old is the team's longest-tenured player, and a return would mark his seventh season in Washington after years spent as a locker-room veteran for a young roster. Gill averaged 5.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists on 62.8 percent shooting across 55 games last season. Even if he re-signs, he would sit behind Anthony Davis, Alexandre Sarr, and Deandre Ayton in a crowded frontcourt, keeping him off fantasy radars.

16 hours ago

Gabe Vincent • PG

Gabe Vincent Linked to Wizards' Open Roster Spot

Free-agent guard Gabe Vincent has been floated as a candidate for the Washington Wizards' final standard roster spot, with Bullets Forever's Greg Finberg noting the team's need for another point guard. Vincent was linked to Washington earlier in free agency after averaging 4.4 points, 1.0 rebound, and 1.4 assists while shooting 34.1 percent from three across 53 games with the Lakers and Hawks last season. His playoff experience helps the veteran depth case, but Trae Young controls the offense while Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington need developmental minutes. Vincent would be backcourt insurance, not a fantasy factor.

17 hours ago

Kawhi Leonard • SF • Raptors

Kawhi Leonard Believes Raptors Move Is on Track

Forward Kawhi Leonard is operating under the belief that the NBA's investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers will conclude before training camp, keeping him on course to join the Toronto Raptors, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Toronto has paused the long-agreed-to deal until the league resolves the probe, so Leonard officially remains with the Clippers for now. The 35-year-old averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 steals on 50.5 percent shooting and 38.7 percent from three last season. His fantasy stock remains tied to the trade and any possible penalty, but a healthy Leonard in Toronto would cut into the usage ceilings for Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley.

17 hours ago

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Says 100 Points Is Possible

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama said he believes he can score 100 points in a game during a quick-fire Q&A with French content creator Rookicks, per Eurohoops. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year also named Olympiacos forward Evan Fournier as the French player he would bring to San Antonio and left the door open to teaming with his brother Oscar, possibly first with the French national team. None of this changes Wembanyama's fantasy outlook, but it tracks with his rare ceiling after he averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.1 blocks across 64 games last season.

Yesterday

Lachlan Olbrich • PF

Lachlan Olbrich Heads to Japan

Alvark Tokyo officially announced that forward/center Lachlan Olbrich signed a one-year deal for the 2026-27 season, confirming ESPN's Olgun Uluc's report that the former Chicago Bulls two-way player will be among the highest-paid imports in Japan's B.League Premier. Olbrich averaged 2.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 37 NBA games last season, but his stronger work came with Windy City in the G-League. He will play under new Alvark head coach Ryan Richman, a former Wizards assistant. Olbrich is off NBA fantasy boards, though his passing and interior touch are worth remembering if he pushes back toward the league.

Yesterday

Jamarion Sharp • C • Clippers

Jamarion Sharp Officially Joins Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers officially signed center Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract, finalizing the deal after the sides previously agreed to terms in July. The 7-foot-5 rim protector was named the 2025-26 NBA G-League Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 7.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks in 24.9 minutes for the Texas Legends. Sharp went undrafted out of Ole Miss in 2024 and remains limited offensively, but his shot-blocking gives Los Angeles extra frontcourt depth while Yanic Konan Niederhauser works back from Lisfranc surgery. The two-way deal keeps Sharp off the fantasy radar unless injuries force him into real minutes.

Yesterday

Ben Simmons • PG

Ben Simmons Open to Veteran-Minimum Deal

Free-agent guard/forward Ben Simmons has received interest from several NBA teams, including one Western Conference team that offered a training-camp invite, according to Andscape's Marc J. Spears. Simmons is also open to signing a veteran-minimum contract as he works toward an NBA return and a potential run with Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 30-year-old is expected to participate in a player-led Australian national team mini-camp in Melbourne with "zero restrictions" after taking last season off to get healthy. Simmons last played in 2024-25, averaging 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 22.0 minutes across 51 games with Brooklyn and the Clippers. His fantasy value depends entirely on landing spot, but assists, rebounds, and defensive stats would be the only categories to track.

Yesterday

Yuki Kawamura • PG • Clippers

Yuki Kawamura Lands Exhibit 10 Deal With Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers signed guard Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 contract, giving him another training camp opportunity after two limited NBA seasons. The 5-foot-8 guard spent last season with the Chicago Bulls, appearing in 18 games while averaging 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 11.6 minutes on 32.7 percent shooting. Kawamura also played for Indiana in the Las Vegas Summer League, including a 12-assist outing against New Orleans. The path to a roster spot remains narrow, as the Clippers already have all three two-way slots filled. Kawamura's passing keeps him interesting for organizational depth, but there is no fantasy value to chase.

Yesterday

Trendon Watford • PF

Trendon Watford Stays on EuroLeague Radar

Free-agent forward Trendon Watford has drawn interest from Olympiacos, Valencia, and Baskonia, though the NBA remains his reported priority, according to Matteo Andreani. BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas previously reported that Watford was nearing a move to Valencia, but the former 76ers forward pushed back on social media and said the report was false. Philadelphia declined Watford's $2.8 million team option in late June after he averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists across 53 games last season. Until he lands an NBA deal, there is no fantasy angle to chase.

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Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Slims Down for Contract Year

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell has spent the offseason on a demanding workout plan, including sunrise track sessions and overseas training in Greece and Spain, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. The former ninth overall pick trimmed down to sharpen his defense and enters 2026-27 as Miami's starting point guard in the final season of his two-year, $24 million deal. Mitchell averaged 9.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 49.0 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from three last season. The scoring ceiling is limited with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo driving the offense, but Mitchell's assists, efficiency, and steals give him a useful fantasy floor.

Yesterday

Gabe Vincent • PG

Heat Eye Gabe Vincent for Guard Depth

Free-agent guard Gabe Vincent could still fit as a minimum-salary reunion option for the Miami Heat, according to the Sun Sentinel's Ira Winderman. Vincent is one of the stronger point guards left on the market, but the fantasy case is thin after he averaged 4.4 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists on 35.2 percent shooting across 53 games between the Lakers and Hawks. Miami already has Davion Mitchell positioned as its primary backcourt facilitator, with Dru Smith and two-way guard Tre Donaldson also in the picture. Unless the Heat miss on bigger scoring or shooting targets, Vincent would profile as low-usage insurance rather than a fantasy-relevant add.

Yesterday

Patrick Beverley • PG

Patrick Beverley Nears Deal With Boulazac

Free-agent guard Patrick Beverley is reportedly close to an agreement with Boulazac of France's Betclic Elite, according to Sportando, citing BeBasketball. The 38-year-old spent the 2025-26 season with PAOK BC in Greece, averaging 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals across Greek league and FIBA Europe Cup play. Beverley last played in the NBA in 2023-24 before moving to Hapoel Tel Aviv and later PAOK. He also began his pro career overseas with stops in Ukraine, Greece, and Russia before his NBA run. For fantasy purposes, there is nothing to act on here, as a move to France would keep Beverley far from NBA relevance.

2 days ago

Tyler Herro • SG • Bucks

Tyler Herro Embraces Underdog Role With Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro stated he carries a massive "chip on my shoulder" because outsiders doubt the roster, per Lily Zhao. The 26-year-old arrives in Wisconsin following a productive 2025-26 campaign where he averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists across 33 appearances. With Giannis Antetokounmpo no longer in the picture, Herro is poised to operate as the primary perimeter creator and high-volume scoring option. Fantasy managers should expect his usage rate to spike significantly as he runs pick-and-rolls with Myles Turner, potentially pushing his assist numbers well above last season's mark while maintaining elite scoring output.

2 days ago

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