Spurs' 2025-26 schedule is packed with marquee matchups, boosting Victor Wembanyama's fantasy upside and Keldon Johnson's steady contributions as San Antonio faces top teams early.

Across the league, Donovan Mitchell anchors CLE, Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle lead NYK, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero pace ORL, and Chris Boucher's Celtics arrival adds frontcourt depth. Derrick Rose's Bulls legacy and LaMelo Ball's Hornets add veteran and breakout appeal for fantasy managers.

EuroBasket 2025 kicks off Aug 27 and runs through Sept 14, spotlighting Jokic-led Serbia, skin-on-fire Doncic as Slovenia eyes glory, and Giannis steering Greece. Porzingis, Sengun, Markkanen and Wagner are among NBA stars carrying heavy fantasy weight as Europe hosts group play in Cyprus, Finland, Latvia and Poland. 18 NBA teams feature players, and the tournament doubles as a high-variance mini-stage for fantasy managers chasing breakout performances and late-season form.

Key names to watch include Jokic's playmaking surge for Serbia, Doncic's elite athleticism return after knee concerns, Porzingis' 3-point floor-spreading impact, Sengun's breakout potential as Houston's hub, and Markkanen's rejuvenated efficiency. Franz Wagner and Deni Avdija offer versatile wings for Germany and Israel, while Vucevic, Aldama and Middleton provide veteran floor presence and potential value upside as the field narrows toward knockout rounds.

Miami 305 clinched the Big3 title in a 52-48 thriller as Mario Chalmers buried the game-winner from the corner off a Michael Beasley setup, a moment that cements his reputation as a late-game closer built on Kansas roots and two Heat championships. The weekend proved the league’s mix of NBA-caliber talent with accessible 3-on-3 action can deliver real drama.

Ice Cube’s vision for fast-paced, competitive hoops shone in Orlando, with Dwight Howard headlining the weekend and earning All-Star MVP honors. The crowd’s energy underscored the Big3’s growing power and appeal, signaling continued maturation and new fantasy opportunities as veterans translate their skill into 3-on-3 success.

Luka Doncic’s versatility and game-manipulation are highlighted as a defining edge, particularly in EuroBasket prep, with Franz Wagner calling him a rare multi-threat offensive catalyst.

His improved conditioning shows on the court, and the Lakers just secured him on a three-year extension, signaling a prime-era core around Doncic even as LeBron’s future looms. The article emphasizes the need to switch off him and the high usage he commands, making him a fantasy cornerstone this season.

In tune-up games and season-long ceilings, Doncic’s ceiling remains sky-high, and the Lakers’ investment points to a peaked prime—fantasy managers should pencil him in as a top-tier anchor for 2025-26.