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Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will host Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Christmas Day.

Per usual, the NBA will have its brightest stars playing on Christmas Day. The NBA Finals rematch will start the day at 12 p.m. ET and will be followed by Heat-Celtics, 76ers-Lakers, Thunder-Timberwolves and Nuggets-Warriors. Aside from the team and player rivalries that will add to the drama, this will also be LeBron James’ return to Los Angeles after spending the last eight seasons as a Laker.
Cade Cunningham

DET Guard #2

Cade Cunningham and the Pistons will host the Celtics in the first game of the 2026-27 regular season on Oct. 20.

The most important note here is the start time. Typically, there are two night games on opening night, but this game will tip off at 3 p.m. ET. Managers will have to set their lineups earlier than usual. There are still two night games, with the defending-champion Knicks hosting the new-look 76ers, which will be followed by a Western Conference Finals rematch, with the Spurs hosting the Thunder. All three games will be broadcasted on NBC and Peacock. Other nationally-televised games for the first week have been revealed as well, and the full schedule will be released this week.
Spencer Jones

DEN Forward #21

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Nuggets are matching the Thunder’s offer sheet, keeping Spencer Jones on a two-year contract.

The Nuggets’ decision to match the Thunder’s offer sheet comes less than 48 hours after OKC’s initial offer. Jones, who averaged 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds across 64 games last regular season, should remain a solid piece off Denver’s bench for the 2026-27 campaign. He’s mostly a three-point specialist who can provide some perimeter defense as well during his minutes, but is unlikely to move high enough up Denver’s depth chart to have any fantasy value next season.
Spencer Jones

DEN Forward #21

Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Thunder, reports NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Jones is a restricted free agent, so the Nuggets still have the opportunity to match the contract and keep him. If not, this was a wise bit of maneuvering by the Thunder as they were able to offer Jones using the Taxpayer mid-level exception after getting under the second apron by trading Lu Dort. Jones averaged 5.5 points in 22.5 minutes per game during the regular season last year, but stepped up during the playoffs, shooting 69 percent from three-point range.
Zaccharie Risacher

DAL Forward #10

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Zaccharie Risacher has been traded to the Mavericks in a deal that sends Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks and three second-round picks to the Thunder.

The former No. 1 overall pick wasn’t able to figure things out in Atlanta, but he’ll get a fresh start in Dallas. With Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz running the show for the Mavs, they have rebuilt this roster around Cooper Flagg by adding multiple new players in the frontcourt, including Risacher, Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson. Risacher’s role will likely be limited off the bench to start his tenure with Dallas, though a fresh start on a rebuilding team could yield him the opportunity to develop into the player the Hawks hoped he would become. The three second-round picks heading to OKC are Chicago’s 2027 pick from Dallas and most favorable picks in 2031 and 2032 from Atlanta.
Brooks Barnhizer

OKC Guard #23

Brooks Barnhizer accounted for 21 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Thursday’s loss to the Mavericks.

While the combination of his two-way contract and Oklahoma City’s wing depth will make it challenging for Barnhizer to earn consistent rotation minutes, there may be opportunities throughout the season. As an example, he appeared in 40 NBA games as a rookie, with Jalen Williams’ injuries being a factor. Barnhizer finished Thursday’s defeat with an impressive double-double and five assists, making a positive impression on team decision-makers. At best, Barnhizer is someone to stash in deep dynasty leagues, but there may be the occasional moment of streaming relevance in redraft leagues.
Aday Mara

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Aday Mara produced 14 points (6-of-6 FGs, 1-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds and six assists in Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder.

Mara did not record any defensive stats in Tuesday’s defeat, but he did manage to make all six of his field-goal attempts. The 7-foot-3 center was also solid on the glass and as a facilitator, and he’s recorded ten assists over Oklahoma City’s last two games. With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein starting, and Jaylin Williams and 2025 first-round pick Thomas Sorber also in the mix, Mara will face significant competition for consistent rotation minutes. However, he has the size and skill set to add value, especially on nights when the Thunder face bigger frontcourts.
Bennett Stirtz

OKC Guard

Bennett Stirtz accumulated 22 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Nuggets.

Coming off a 13-point effort in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Warriors, Stirtz had his best game of the summer on Tuesday. The 16th overall pick in last month’s draft shot 50 percent from the field, including a 6-of-10 night from inside the arc. Stirtz committed four turnovers, but the Thunder were likely encouraged by his overall performance. Given Oklahoma City’s perimeter depth, achieving fantasy relevance as a rookie will be challenging for Stirtz. However, he has the scoring and playmaking ability needed to compete for a bench role when training camp opens in the fall.
Aday Mara

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Aday Mara had 10 points (4-of-6 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, and one block in the Thunder’s 104-79 loss to the Warriors on Sunday.

Midway through the second quarter, Mara drove the baseline and stopped before turning around and delivering a two-handed dunk. The 21-year-old center had 10 points and was also active on the boards with nine rebounds. Mara will likely see limited minutes as a rookie behind a crowded Thunder frontcourt, but holds significant value in dynasty formats.
Bennett Stirtz

OKC Guard

Bennett Stirtz tallied 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Lakers.

After struggling from deep for most of Oklahoma City’s three games in Salt Lake City, Stirtz was a solid 3-of-8 from beyond the arc on Friday. The four turnovers weren’t great, but he generally took good care of the basketball as a collegian, so there isn’t much to worry about there. Given Oklahoma City’s perimeter depth, they won’t have to ask too much of Stirtz immediately. As a result, he’s likely to be more valuable in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues.