Bulls' 2025-26 hinges on Patrick Williams' upside, but Okoro's arrival adds a defensive hedge and could siphon Williams' minutes if he doesn't prove offensive consistency.

Lonzo Ball's exit to Cleveland opens guard-rotation questions; Okoro's progress could lift Chicago's defense while Williams' development would boost his trade value. Nikola Vucevic remains central, with the front office weighing lineup tweaks to keep a fast, defense-first edge.

The mix is kaleidoscopic: Williams' five-year, $90M deal, Okoro's 3-and-D floor, and a repositioned guard core all shape Williams' fantasy ceiling and Chicago's long-term pivot.

Duke’s Pro Devils Weekend spotlighted a historic 2025 draft haul: Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach headlined a five-pack that also includes Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Tyrese Proctor. Flagg sits atop the projected board, Maluach sits around the top 10, and all five heard their names called in a single class—a rare trio of Duke alums and a testament to Scheyer’s recruiting pipeline. Alumni Paolo Banchero and Jayson Tatum mingled with current stars as Duke’s aura of elite continuity remains strong.

Rajon Rondo is turning heads with a surprising new chapter: flag football quarterbacking. Clips showing crisp passes and smart decision-making have fans wondering if a late-career multi-sport arc could lift his legacy beyond basketball. The CLNS Media crew dives into what this could mean for fantasy rosters and the broader cross-sport story.

The conversation spotlights Rondo's basketball IQ translating to the gridiron, fueling chatter about sleeper value in niche formats and whether a real NFL path could emerge from entertaining clips and relentless work ethic.

Cavaliers fans project a 60+-win pace this season, with nearly 50% predicting 58-63 wins and 18% matching or exceeding last year’s total. Wing depth remains the primary concern, even after a February addition of De’Andre Hunter. Regular-season optimism is high, but postseason success remains the true benchmark for the team. Betting markets peg the Cavs around 56.5 wins, underscoring the tension between regular-season production and playoff impact.

The conversation centers on whether Cleveland’s stars can stay aligned in the postseason as depth at wings, guards, and bigs is tested. Hunter’s presence eases some wing anxiety, but the Cavaliers’ ceiling will hinge on how well the rotation scales in playoffs and whether the core can translate regular-season momentum into deep playoff runs.

Heat players in Eurobasket shape their summer grind, with Nikola Jovic among Miami’s contingent building shot creation and versatility on international floors. San Antonio’s 2025-26 calendar stacks marquee dates, setting up a fantasy environment where pace and schedule pressure could boost certain role players. Offseason reshuffles among the Cavaliers, Knicks, and Magic bring fresh rotations and breakout possibilities, while Boston adds Chris Boucher to bolster depth. The Sparks edged the Wings in a high-variance nail-biter, signaling heavy late-season fantasy upside from backcourt depth and late-game scoring bursts. Stay nimble on rostering, streaming, and weekly planning as these threads converge into a season filled with loaded slates and new roles.