Washington’s 2025-26 training camp roster is exceptionally young, signaling a deliberate rebuild. 21 players, 14 with three or fewer NBA seasons, point to a youth-first approach under Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger and Wizards GM Will Dawkins. The front office is weighing two-way and Exhibit 10 paths, with several players likely headed to the Capital City Go-Go for G League seasoning as the rotation narrows before opening night.

Justin Champagnie’s breakout with Washington makes him a true fantasy sleeper. After a two-way start, he earned a multi-year deal and stepped into expanded minutes when Kuzma was moved, delivering efficient scoring and solid rebounding. The Statistical Doppelganger Machine matched him to Aldama, DiVincenzo and Siakam-type forwards, signaling a versatile path with scoring, defense and growth upside.

With a small sample (about 1,340 minutes), risk remains, but Washington’s rebuild creates opportunity. If he maintains development, Champagnie could become a late-round target—a multi-position wing who contributes points, boards and defensive stats, with room to grow into a higher ceiling.

Denver pivoting from Bruce Brown’s arrival to guard-depth intrigue centers on Ayo Dosunmu, with Chicago’s package potentially sending Zeke Nnaji and Peyton Watson to the Bulls in exchange for Dosunmu and Justin Champagnie. Denver’s path hinges on Dosunmu’s downhill shooting, playmaking, and two-way coverage, which could mesh with Jokic and Murray while easing defensive matchups against teams like OKC. Westbrook’s status and a possible Wizards follow-up add intrigue to fantasy implications.

The Philadelphia 76ers faced the Charlotte Hornets in Las Vegas for the Summer League, falling short with a close 96-94 result. Judah Mintz led the Sixers with 24 points and 5 rebounds, showcasing his ability to score under pressure. Dominick Barlow, with 19 points and 9 rebounds, proved to be a strong contender for a roster spot, displaying both size and skill. Other notable performances came from Justin Edwards and Adem Bona, while rookie Johni Broome added a solid 10 points.

Barlow's impressive rebounding and scoring highlighted his potential, particularly with his ability to stretch the floor with a three-pointer. Meanwhile, Hunter Sallis, who started as the point guard, showed promise despite some struggles in orchestrating the offense. Adem Bona's presence as a vocal leader is apparent, although he struggled with turnovers. Justin Edwards had a strong second half, providing optimism for his development. Mintz's physical play and knack for getting to the foul line further added to his appeal, though a guard logjam might hinder his path with the team.