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Bitadze recorded 23 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 30 minutes during Georgia's 101-74 win over Montenegro in Friday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

The 27-year-old averaged 5.9 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 67.6 percent from the field during the 2025-26 regular season, but his path to playing time has become even more crowded following the Magic's offseason addition of Nikola Vucevic. With Vucevic and Wendell Carter both in the mix at center, Bitadze may struggle to see enough minutes to provide consistent fantasy value in 2026-27.

Dadiet recorded 13 points (5-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Ivory Coast's 72-66 win over Egypt in Friday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

The 21-year-old remains a developmental piece for New York after averaging just 4.7 minutes across 29 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Dadiet showed some encouraging flashes during Summer League, but the Knicks remain deep on the wing with OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart occupying prominent roles. Dadiet will need to make significant strides during his third NBA season before becoming a consistent part of the rotation or a relevant fantasy option.

The Timberwolves waived Konchar on Saturday.

The Timberwolves needed to make this move to clear a roster spot for Jonathan Kuminga. As a quality rebounding and defensive wing, Konchar should generate some interest on the free-agent market once he clears waivers.

The Jazz traded Konchar and Cody Williams to the Timberwolves on Friday in exchange for Josh Green and cash considerations, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Konchar was traded from Memphis to Utah ahead of last season's trade deadline, finishing the campaign with averages of 4.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks in 19.9 minutes per tilt across 56 regular-season games (eight starts) between the two clubs. According to Charania, the Timberwolves are expected to waive-and-stretch Konchar.

The Jazz traded Williams and John Konchar to the Timberwolves on Friday in exchange for Josh Green and cash considerations, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Williams will get a fresh start in Minnesota after taking a bit of a leap in his sophomore season. The 21-year-old wing played in 67 regular-season games (41 starts) last season, averaging 8.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 46.8 percent from the field in 24.3 minutes per showing. However, the Colorado product faces plenty of competition for minutes in Minnesota and isn't guaranteed meaningful burn.

The Timberwolves traded Green and cash considerations to the Jazz on Friday in exchange for Cody Williams and John Konchar, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

After being traded from Charlotte to Minnesota as part of the LaMelo Ball trade in June, Green is now set to begin the season with the Jazz. The 25-year-old swingman appeared in 58 regular-season games for the Hornets in 2025-26, averaging 4.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 steals in 15.7 minutes per contest. He figures to provide wing depth for Utah and will likely compete with Brice Sensabaugh, Josh Okogie and Svi Mykhailiuk for playing time.

Reese was waived by the Nuggets on Friday.

The 23-year-old big man was sent to Denver on Aug. 19 as part of the multi-team trade involving Peyton Watson (hamstring). However, Reese will now have to explore other opportunities if he clears waivers. Over 13 regular-season appearances (10 starts) with the Wizards last season, he averaged 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks in 30.9 minutes per showing.

Whitmore (shoulder) was waived by the Cavaliers on Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

Whitmore was traded to Cleveland on Aug. 19 as part of the multi-team deal that sent Peyton Watson (hamstring) to the Cavaliers. However, Whitmore will now have to explore other opportunities if he clears waivers. The 22-year-old forward's 2025-26 campaign with the Wizards was cut short due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, and he finished the season with averages of 9.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per tilt across 21 regular-season outings.

Missi recorded 24 points (9-13 FG, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two steals and four blocks in 27 minutes during Cameroon's 78-62 win over Nigeria in Thursday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

The 22-year-old is coming off his second NBA season and will enter training camp battling for minutes in a crowded New Orleans frontcourt that also features Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic. Missi's rebounding, rim protection and athleticism give him a clear path to maintaining a significant role, but the presence of Queen and Matkovic could prevent any substantial increase in playing time. His limited offensive range also caps his fantasy ceiling.

Matkovic recorded 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one assist and two turnovers in 17 minutes during Croatia's 115-80 win over Latvia in Thursday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

The 25-year-old showed encouraging progress with New Orleans last season and enters 2026-27 as part of a crowded frontcourt that also includes Derik Queen and Yves Missi. Matkovic's ability to protect the rim while stretching the floor gives him a different skill set than the Pelicans' other young big men, but the competition for minutes could make his role volatile. He'll be a player to monitor during training camp, particularly if New Orleans shows a willingness to use him alongside one of its other centers.