Max Strus will miss the start of Cleveland's season after foot surgery, likely sidelining him for roughly 20-30 games. The Cavaliers shift to a rotation that leans on De’Andre Hunter at the three, increasing his early fantasy value while testing wing depth behind him. Beasley remains a potential, but the club’s payroll and luxury tax constraints make a major signing unlikely right away. For fantasy managers, Hunter’s immediate role and Beasley’s next step are the key questions as the season opens.

Porzingis calls Sengun a beast and lauds his growing offensive toolkit and passing ability as Turkey and Latvia prepare for EuroBasket 2025.

The opener pits Sengun against Porzingis in Group A, with Turkey ranked No. 27 and Latvia No. 9; the matchup is framed as a test of Sengun’s development and Porzingis’s veteran leadership, a tease for fantasy managers watching international-league form and usage trends ahead of the NBA season.

EuroBasket 2025 features a star-studded NBA presence, with 24 nations competing across four groups before Sept. 5. The roster loadout blends elite scorers with budding role players, creating a high-upside fantasy landscape as several players balance international duty with NBA commitments. Expect Jokic, Giannis, and Doncic to anchor production; Porzingis and Markkanen offer floor-spread shooting and versatility; deep-league value could emerge from younger players like Krejci and Bona as they handle bigger roles for their nations.

As the field narrows, daily fantasy and tournament-long strategies should account for rest days, travel, and potential minutes fluctuations for the NBA stars abroad. The event doubles as a testing ground for on-court chemistry and return-to-form narratives, giving savvy fantasy managers additional data points on shot creation, efficiency, and usage that could inform in-season decisions once EuroBasket concludes.

Porter Jr. arrives in Brooklyn ready for a breakout season in his first Nets year after a Nuggets deal sent Cam Johnson to Brooklyn for a 2032 first-round pick. Porter’s arrival instantly boosts wing scoring and gives Brooklyn a versatile shot creator who fits the modern spacing game.

Last season he averaged 18.2 points and 7.0 rebounds on 50.4% shooting and 39.5% from three. An offseason workout with Trae Young produced a bold target of 25+ ppg this year, signaling Porter’s belief in a larger role and elevated fantasy potential in the East.

Terance Mann lands in Brooklyn, the oldest Net, embracing a leadership role as a rookie-rich roster arrives in 2025. The move signals a bridge between Mann’s prime and Brooklyn’s young core, with him pledging to teach winning habits and bolster team defense and floor spacing.

Last season Mann split time between Clippers and Hawks, averaging 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 49.6% shooting and 36.8% from three across 67 games. Brooklyn bets on his defense and versatility to stabilize the wing spots while rookie Drake Powell seizes developmental minutes alongside a hungry five-man draft class.