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Diop signed a contract with Cleveland on Wednesday.

Originally selected as a draft-and-stash player, the No. 39 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft will now join the team ahead of the 2026-27 season. Presumably, Diop will be brought along slowly, which would include plenty of reps in the G League.

Sabonis (knee) did not participate in Lithuania's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he turned his attention toward preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Sabonis was limited to just 19 regular-season appearances for Sacramento last season due to injuries but remained productive when available, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 54.3 percent from the field. The 30-year-old remains a major part of the Kings' frontcourt entering 2026-27 and should continue providing strong production in rebounds, assists and field-goal percentage.

Porzingis did not participate in Latvia's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he focused on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Porzingis had hoped to represent Latvia during the August window, but his preparation plan with Golden State prioritized getting him ready for the start of the NBA season. The 31-year-old was limited to 32 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, averaging 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks while shooting 44.6 percent from the field. Porzingis joined the Warriors this offseason and should have an opportunity to play a significant frontcourt role when healthy, but his lengthy injury history makes his availability one of the primary concerns surrounding his fantasy outlook.

Antetokounmpo (knee) did not participate in Greece's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he focused on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Antetokounmpo's absence wasn't due to restrictions from Miami, as Greece's federation indicated the decision was made as part of his preparation for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old will begin a new chapter with the Heat after being acquired from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade this offseason.

Wagner did not participate in Germany's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he turns his attention toward the upcoming NBA season.

Wagner appeared in 36 regular-season games for Orlando last campaign, averaging 6.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per contest. The 29-year-old projects to be a reserve frontcourt option for the Nets in 2026-27 after signing a two-year deal with Brooklyn this offseason. His limited playing time makes consistent fantasy value unlikely. Wagner could become a streaming option in deeper formats if injuries create a larger role.

Wagner (calf) did not participate in Germany's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he focuses on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season appearances for Orlando last season but remained productive when available, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old remains one of the centerpieces of the Magic's offense and should continue handling a significant scoring and playmaking workload alongside Paolo Banchero. Wagner's well-rounded production gives him considerable fantasy upside entering his sixth NBA season.

Barrett did not participate in Canada's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he gears up for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Barrett averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 57 starts for Toronto during the 2025-26 regular season while shooting 49.1 percent from the field. The 26-year-old remains an important part of a Raptors offense that is expected to feature Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. That collection of scoring options could limit Barrett's overall usage, but he should remain a steady source of points and rebounds in most fantasy formats.

Murray did not participate in Canada's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he turns his attention toward the upcoming NBA season.

Murray is coming off a standout 2025-26 campaign with Denver in which he earned his first All-Star and All-NBA selections of his career. The veteran guard remains firmly entrenched as the Nuggets' No. 2 offensive option alongside Nikola Jokic and should continue carrying a substantial scoring and playmaking workload in 2026-27.

Brooks did not participate in Canada's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he gears up for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Brooks is coming off the best offensive season of his career, averaging 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 56 regular-season starts for Phoenix. The 30-year-old also signed a three-year, $73 million extension with the Suns in August that keeps him under contract through 2029-30. Brooks should remain an important part of Phoenix's starting lineup alongside Devin Booker. However, Brooks' fantasy value depends more on scoring and three-point production than on contributions across the stat sheet.

Nembhard did not participate in Canada's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he shifts his focus toward the upcoming NBA season.

Nembhard is coming off a career-best 2025-26 campaign with Indiana, averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 31.3 minutes across 57 regular-season appearances. The 26-year-old established himself as a full-time starter and primary playmaker for the Pacers, giving him a strong foundation for fantasy value entering 2026-27. Nembhard should once again handle a significant workload in Indiana's backcourt, though he may see a decline in usage if Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) is fully healthy.