ficiency, with Toppin’s rim protection and scoring off the bench adding further intrigue.

Ultimately, expect Pacers to push for play-in contention even without Haliburton and Turner. The fantasy landscape shifts toward Nesmith, Nembhard, Mathurin, Siakam, and the center contenders, with Walker and Sheppard offering opportunistic streams. The season promises more minute-by-minute volatility, but also tangible breakout paths for several players as Caris LeVert-era depth becomes a license for upside rather than a safety net.

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The Bucks released a behind-the-scenes look at their 2025 draft and free‑agency push, highlighting Bogoljub Marković and Mark Sears. Marković was selected at 47 and is slated to be a draft‑and‑stash prospect for Milwaukee, while Sears signed a two‑way deal out of Alabama. Sears sat out Summer League with a calf strain, clouding immediate rotation plans.

The video tours the draft war room and Las Vegas prep, confirming free‑agent visits from Miles Turner and Cole Anthony in Las Vegas to sign their contracts. Marković logged five Summer League appearances, averaging 8 points on 48.3% shooting with 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists, including a 14‑point game on July 13. He’ll return to Mega Basket next season as a draft‑and‑stash prospect. Sears will split time between the NBA and the Wisconsin Herd, active for up to 50 games and earning 50% of the rookie minimum.

Milwaukee’s plan blends international upside with NBA depth, suggesting a long view on roster development. For fantasy, Marković offers late‑round potential, Sears adds two‑way upside, and Turner/Anthony provide veteran depth that could be meaningful if injuries strike or roles shift.

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Indiana rewarded Rick Carlisle with a multiyear extension after guiding the Pacers from a rough 25-win season in his first year back to an NBA Finals appearance and a 50-win follow-up. The deal signals long-term stability as the franchise leans into a promising core that has risen quickly

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