Cole Swider is headed to Anadolu Efes to play in the EuroLeague, leaving the NBA path behind for a high‑level European challenge. The former Lakers, Heat, Pistons and Raptors wing is known for his three-point touch in the G League, where he has posted 43.6%, 50%, and 44.1% from deep across recent seasons. In Europe, his job will be to space the floor, carve out mintues and prove he can translate that shooting into a new, efficient role on a top club.

At 26, Swider still has time to prime a return to the NBA if he shines, making this a pivotal year for fantasy players who chase shooting and role stability. His path will depend on how Efes uses him in pick-and-rolls, off screens and late-game possessions, and how well he adapts to a different style of competition. The move also signals the continued migration of spillover shooting talent to Europe as a proving ground with NBA upside.

Fantasy takeaway: monitor Swider’s minutes and three-point volume in Efes’ system. If he earns a steady role and shoots 40%+ from deep, he could become a swing option in later seasons and a candidate for a return to the NBA, giving savvy managers a potential two-way street for upside and trade leverage.