Andre Drummond took the summer to stay sharp, starring in the Miami Pro League where he teamed with Hassan Whiteside and Brandon Knight to capture the title. The victory underscored the veteran big man’s competitive edge even off the NBA floor, and his celebration clips hinted at a confident mindset heading into the next season. This isn’t just a highlight reel moment; it signals a player who remains a physical presence when engaged and motivated, which matters for his Sixers teammates and fantasy managers monitoring his health and roll.

Drummond's 2024 25 campaign was limited to 40 games due to a lingering left toe issue, with averages of 7.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest—well below career norms. As the 2025 26 season approaches, health is the constant question. If he regains his mobility, he can contribute meaningful rebounds, defense, and interior efficiency for Philadelphia, making him a potential late round value for dynasty or depth-focused formats.

Oklahoma City’s 2025-26 schedule vaults the Thunder into the calendar’s center of gravity, tying for the league lead in national TV games (34) alongside the Lakers, Warriors and Knicks. The slate signals a season where every late-year game could swing seeding, with extra eyes on OKC as they chase another deep playoff run.

The marquee note lands in late March: a five-game homestand from March 27 to April 5 at Paycom Center, following the season’s longest road swing of five games. Chicago, New York, Detroit, Los Angeles and Utah visit, giving OKC 12 straight days at home to pad records and set rotations. This stretch could solidify home-court advantage and shape the final seeding push.

As the Thunder vie to defend top seeds and the title narrative grows, analysts will watch how late-season travel, TV exposure and this extended home run translate into wins, momentum and fantasy value. The narrative isn’t just about the playoff chase; it’s about maximizing performance in a schedule that conspires to reward consistency and depth.

Bottom line: a high-profile, home-heavy stretch caps a season already primed for momentum. The outcomes could define seedings, rotations and sleeper bets as teams sprint toward the playoffs in a schedule-concentrated sprint to the finish.

Fox signed a four-year, $229 million extension with the San Antonio Spurs, creating an immediate win-now core around Victor Wembanyama. The deal threads Fox’s All-Star ceiling with Wembanyama’s rookie-era development, while Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper are positioned for rookie extensions on the same timeline. Spurs fans debate cap flexibility, but the piece argues the long-term upside justifies the sacrifice, binding a high-velocity offense to a developing superstar.

Klutch Sports, Rich Paul’s agency, casts a wide net in the league’s power dynamics. While San Antonio isn’t chasing LeBron James, the club’s willingness to financially honor Klutch clients could unlock future marquee targets like Tyrese Maxey, Collin Sexton, or Scotty Pippen Jr. The strategy aims to keep Klutch engaged and open doors to upgrades, marrying a ready-now push with a flexible runway for Wembanyama’s ascent.

Josh Hart's Lakers jersey history is a thread through the franchise's most formidable eras. Hart, Villanova standout, was part of the Lakers’ shuffle between Minneapolis roots and modern Purple and Gold stature, a path that led him to become a multi-faceted contributor across three NBA stops: Lakers, Pelicans, Knicks. His rise with New York underlined a modern fantasy profile: elite rebounding for a guard, defensive grit, and multi-spot scoring. The trade trajectory around Anthony Davis and the accompanying pieces (Thomas Bryant, Tony Bradley) shows how roster moves ripple fantasy upside. Hart's 13.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game across 77 starts last season illustrate his value as a high-floor, multi-cat asset in dynamic lineups. LeBron James’s era and Davis’s presence frame Hart’s ceiling, while his Knicks stint highlighted how the guard’s hustle and playmaking anchor team success. The Lakers’ lineage—from the Minneapolis days through Kobe and beyond—gives Hart a legacy-long runway in fantasy discussions.