Luka Dončić erupts for EuroBasket MVP-caliber numbers (39-10-7) as debates flare about an MVP season and a Lakers-era fit around him. Lauri Markkanen’s rising stock with Finland and Utah adds to the fantasy mix, while Germany, Giannis, Sengun, and Jokic shape the medal narrative. Kristaps Porziņģis’ Hawks fit and the broader Euro narrative influence late-season value.

Topline fantasy impact centers on Lakers’ ceiling with Luka, Markkanen’s breakout potential, and Sengun vs Jokic-style upside in a star-driven league, with Jokic remaining a constant anchor. The episode tees up a season where cross-continental talent reshapes draft and trade strategies in fantasy leagues.