Richardson posted 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting, including 3-for-3 from deep, in 24 minutes off the bench, with all 13 coming in the third to spark Orlando's rally.

His speed, reads and high basketball IQ drew praise from Jamahl Mosley and hint at an early-season role if Jalen Suggs is limited; in a depth-driven preseason, Richardson's growth could yield practical fantasy upside.

Year-two players anchor the 2025-26 fantasy landscape, led by Donovan Clingan's late-season move into Portland's starting lineup and strong rebounding/blocks. Edey, Sarr and Ware project sustained frontcourt value with varying health and role risk, while Missi and Castle offer versatile multi-category floors.

A deeper cohort—Buzelis, George, Sheppard, Bona, Filipowski, Wells, McCain, Carrington, Dunn, Risacher, Collier, da Silva, Holland and Mitchell—could swing fantasy leagues with minutes and fit should roster changes unlock roles.

Magic rookie Jase Richardson arrives in Orlando with a clear mandate: learn fast, earn a rotation spot, and impact the team in any role coach Jamahl Mosley asks. He’ll lean on Tyus Jones for veteran guidance as he acclimates to pro ball, with a crowded guard group behind Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Early minutes may be scarce, but Richardson’s high basketball IQ and speed give him a path to a late-season breakout if the opportunity arises.

Jones promises to be a vocal mentor, sharing the tricks that helped him run the show for 11 seasons. Richardson’s ability to push the pace, protect the ball, and learn from a master of decision-making could translate into meaningful fantasy upside down the stretch, especially if injuries create playable minutes in Orlando’s ambitious playoff push.

EuroBasket final pits Türkiye's Alperen Sengun against Germany's Franz Wagner, signaling a shift to a younger, deeper guard-forward era.

Sengun averages 20.8 PPG, 11 REB, 7 AST; Wagner 21.1 PPG, 5.6 REB; Schroder 20.9 PPG, 6.6 APG as Germany's veteran floor general. Türkiye and Germany enter final 8-0, with big margins.

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Dončić taxed Germany for 39, but Wagner and Schröder closed the door in a dramatic EuroBasket quarterfinal. Germany surged with a 12-0 run in the fourth as Obst’s late dagger and Schröder’s clutch strike sealed a semifinal clash with Finland. Da Silva’s half-court 3 kept Slovenia within distance, yet foul trouble and limited deep shooting cost them the edge. Finland’s win over Georgia added depth to the Final Four, with Jantunen and Markkanen supplying balanced offense off the bench.

Fantasy angle: Doncic dominates usage, but Germany’s balanced attack and late-game shotmaking tilt the upside toward multi-portfolio lineups. Expect 1-2 primary options from Slovenia to carry nightly, while German contributors like Wagner and Schröder offer safer mid-range floors in big-show formats.