No. 620 simulates a dramatic NBA season, ending with the Orlando Magic capturing their first championship in a 4-3 thriller against the Golden State Warriors. Paolo Banchero seizes Finals MVP honors, while Franz Wagner and a deep roster backstop a strong East run. The season also features an early Celtics NBA Cup triumph, Christmas Day surprises, a chaotic Play-In, and a lottery reshaping night that tees up a memorable postseason.

The simulated arc blends veteran grit and young upside: Curry fights through a minor late-season injury, Thunder surge in the West, and Rockets pull off a shocking playoff upset. The playoffs crown Orlando as champ, with a compelling mix of star power and chess-match coaching that keeps fantasy players circling value plays at every turn.

The Cavaliers are betting on Craig Porter Jr. to grow into a bigger role as the 2025-26 rotation develops. After a grueling summer focused on conditioning and perimeter shooting, Porter delivered in the preseason with a 5-for-5 showing from long range, signaling he can handle higher-stakes possessions if Garland misses time early. Cleveland reshaped its guard depth this offseason—Ty Jerome departed, Lonzo Ball arrived, Sam Merrill was re-signed, and Jaylon Tyson is entering his second year—yet Porter’s improved stamina and 3-point threat could push him into meaningful backup minutes behind a crowded backcourt.

Porter’s conditioning upgrade was hailed by coach Kenny Atkinson, who noted he rose to the 90th percentile of conditioning. The Cavs will lean on Porter as a ball-handler in spurts during high-pressure sequences, while his progress as a catch-and-shoot option will determine his floor. If the streaky shooting holds, and his defense holds steady, Porter could push into double-digit minutes sooner than anticipated as Cleveland navigates early-season absences and the Pacers’ pressure-forward style.

Bucks and Thunder clash in Milwaukee for a preseason tilt, pitting Giannis and a new scoring anchor in Myles Turner against OKC’s promising, young core. Milwaukee rode a 127-121 win over the Bulls into this matchup, with Giannis posting 13 points and 10 boards in 22 minutes and Turner delivering 19 off 5-of-8 from deep. OKC sits at 2-2 after a loss to Indiana as the Thunder chase cohesion and belief in their run-ready roster. The stream is Peacock at 8 p.m. ET.