LeBron James heads into his 23rd NBA season, a landmark at age 40, and NBA 2K26 reinforces his enduring relevance with a 94 overall rating that ranks seventh among players. The update follows a season in which he averaged 24.4 points on 51.3% shooting, 37.6% from three, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds. The Lakers legend now shares the floor off-ball with Luka Dončić, a setup that could help sustain elite counting stats by easing shot creation duties while keeping Lakers’ offense dynamic. The 2K26 roster reveals drop as the game hits shelves on Sept. 5, with early access for some editions starting Aug. 29.

Draymond Green’s legacy is built on winning, not flashy numbers. His floor IQ, defense, and willingness to sacrifice for the greater good have made Golden State’s backcourt with Curry and Thompson more lethal and the team a four-time champion. Wade’s praise on Wy Network underscores Green as a winner and leader, whose impact goes beyond any individual stat line.

That mindset translates to fantasy in multi-cat terms: Green’s value rests in assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, defensive stats, and efficient team play, rather than scoring volume. The Wade tribute reinforces the idea that Green’s durability and versatility fuel sustained success for the Warriors, a fact that savvy fantasy managers should weigh when projecting defensive metrics and multi-category contributions this season.

In short, Green’s magic is about how he elevates teammates and wins games. For fantasy players, that means targeting him as a steady facilitator and defensive stat accumulator, even in seasons when his points dip. The Warriors’ culture, shaped by Green, remains a blueprint for balancing floor leadership with championship upside.

Golden State sits tight this offseason as Kuminga’s restricted free agency blocks any real roster upgrades, and Kevon Looney departs for New Orleans, thinning the frontcourt. The wait on Kuminga’s decision — re-sign or explore a sign-and-trade — could echo into training camp and beyond, shaping immediate fantasy value around Curry, Butler and Green.

If Kuminga stays, the Warriors must squeeze more out of a limited offseason, potentially capping upside for the supporting cast. If Kuminga leaves, expect a rotation pivot toward younger wings and depth pieces, with Curry and Green shouldering more responsibility and the door opening for others like Moody or splashes in signings. Either way, Kuminga’s fate is the hinge that could redefine Warriors’ fantasy outlook next season.

Jimmy Butler heads into his 15th NBA season with Golden State after a midseason move, and a full offseason to mesh with Curry could raise the Warriors’ ceiling. Butler’s elite two-way game and durability give fantasy managers a high floor and a compelling ceiling as he assumes a prominent, versatile role beside the reigning franchise centerpiece.

Butler’s cross-sport fandom—his tennis love and a quick, pointed reaction to Alcaraz’s Cincinnati Open win—underscores a relentless competitive mindset that translates to clutch moments and leadership. The Cincinnati moment, paired with a full summer of prep, signals a season where Butler can buoy counting stats (points, boards, steals) while contributing steady efficiency. With Curry drawing gravity, Butler’s usage and impact could be season-defining for fantasy for both 9-category and 8-category formats.

The article frames Butler as more than a supplementary piece; it paints him as a catalyst for a title chase, anchoring defense and providing scoring punch in lineups engineered to win. The off-season emphasis on integration and conditioning suggests Butler’s fantasy value could rise from last season’s midseason story to a reliable, top-tier asset in 2025-26, especially if the Warriors lean into a balanced attack with Curry and Butler operating in tandem.

NBA 2K26 unveils its Top 100, and the Dallas Mavericks punch three players into the elite group: Anthony Davis sits at No. 12 with a 93 overall, Kyrie Irving is right behind at No. 24 with a 90, and Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick in the draft, lands at No. 79 with an 82. Flagg earns a special nod as the game’s top rookie, surpassing Dylan Harper by four points. The list also notes that PJ Washington, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford did not crack the Top 100 this year.

Irving’s ACL rehab will shape early-season usage, while Davis is anticipated to shoulder Mavericks’ heavy lifting as the primary option. Lively II and Gafford are highlighted as solid shot-blocking talents (both at 91), and the game assigns Jokic and Curry standout mid-range and ball-handling benchmarks. Irving’s ball-handling reaches 99; Jokic sits at 98 mid-range, while Thompson checks in with 89 from deep. The release schedule lands Sept. 5 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with early access on Aug. 29 for deluxe versions. Dallas fans also get a preseason test versus Oklahoma City in Fort Worth ahead of the full launch.