Luka Doncic stars on WSJ. Magazine’s Fall cover, detailing a focused off-season: pure training, fitness work, and a stint with padel tennis to sharpen movement.

Reaction to the Lakers trade is raw—Dallas felt like home, but the move is framed as a tough reset. Silver calls it a candid kick in the pants; LeBron praises Luka's IQ and character.

In The One, Doncic expands on the trade, idols' guidance, and fatherhood reshaping success, signaling new fantasy dynamics for Lakers load, usage, and clutch upside.

Allen Iverson lands a three-part Prime Video docuseries, produced by Shaquille O’Neal and Stephen Curry, promising unprecedented access to Iverson’s life and career. The project spotlights his impact with the Philadelphia 76ers, the 2001 Finals run, and his lasting bond to the franchise, including a 2024 statue. A candid, personal portrait awaits Sixers fans and fantasy followers alike.

The series reframes Iverson’s legacy beyond crossover moments, shedding light on his cultural influence and the modern guard archetype he helped shape—vital context for fantasy managers tracking era-adjusted scoring pressure and leadership impact.

EuroBasket cemented Luka Doncic as a fantasy force again, posting 34.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game to lead Slovenia into the quarterfinals. A brutal trade in February—Dallas to L.A. for Anthony Davis—spurred a dramatic offseason conditioning push: long rests, resistance work, and a split schedule that emphasized pure fitness and padel tennis. In L.A., Luka and LeBron form a high-IQ, high-usage duo, setting the stage for a potential MVP-type season. The season-opening clash with Golden State on Oct. 21 could be a watershed moment for fantasy managers tracking the Lakers’ ceiling.

The piece connects Silver’s remarks about the trade to Luka’s revamped approach, suggesting the kick in the pants fueled a transformation that could translate to sustained, elite production in a crowded Western Conference. Lakers fans and fantasy managers alike will be watching to see if the conditioning translates to durable, peak-volume performances across 82 games and into late-season playoff pushes.

Jimmy Butler joined Golden State midseason and immediately impacted the rotation, linking with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. A Warriors highlight reel showcases his Bay Area moments, while a full training camp could unlock his best version and fuel another title run.

Butler’s presence brings elite defense and secondary scoring, with Curry’s gravity amplifying his drive-and-kick game. If health and fit align, Golden State’s ceiling rises and fantasy managers should track Butler’s minutes, usage, and matchup-driven splits all season.