San Antonio re-signs Bismack Biyombo on a one-year veteran minimum to back up Victor Wembanyama, who starts at center as he enters a pivotal third season. Biyombo posted 5.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in 28 games last year, offering veteran steadiness while Wembanyama remains the primary driver of the Spurs’ frontcourt. Luke Kornet adds depth behind them, creating a practical rotation that protects the rookie’s development while keeping the lineup flexible for injury risk and load management.

Jonathan Kuminga remains in a high-stakes stalemate with Golden State as the Warriors push a four-year deal with a team option, while Kuminga seeks greater control and a path to unrestricted free agency. In August, ownership and front office pressed: Do you want to be here? The stalemate drags into September as the club plans around Curry and a potential post-contest roster strategy, keeping a trade-or-bench path alive.

Key leverage centers on an $8 million qualifying offer, offering next-summer flexibility but risking market value and team control. The Warriors pursue cap-friendly, trade-ready structure with early Bird rights, while Kuminga and his agent push for a player option or other paths to true long-term autonomy. The surrounding chatter links to Horford, Melton, and a broader plan to stay competitive while preserving options.

Dallas’ 45-year run begins with a focus on the franchise’s most impactful veterans, spanning scoring punch, shooting, durability and rebounding. Dale Ellis, A.C. Green, Detlef Schrempf, Adrian Dantley, Herb Williams, George McCloud, Nick Van Exel, Jim Spanarkel, Popeye Jones and Maxi Kleber each left a lasting mark in Dallas and beyond, shaping the Mavericks’ identity and offering clear fantasy threads for different eras.

Key takeaways for fantasy managers: Ellis’ outside volume, Green’s durability and boards, Schrempf’s scoring-playmaking mix, Dantley’s prolific scoring, Williams’ rim presence, McCloud’s shooting touch, Van Exel’s scoring bursts off the bench, Spanarkel’s floor leadership, Jones’ rebounding motor, and Kleber’s modern two-way role that blends spacing with defense. The list emphasizes longevity and peak-prime impact across positions.