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Bertans averaged 8.8 points and shot 37.5% from deep through 28 games with the Hornets. The stretch big man will enter free agency after failing to break into a rotation following his time with the Washington Wizards. He isn’t likely to command much fantasy value.

James made history on Wednesday by becoming the third player in USA Men’s National Team history to score 300 points in the Olympics, joining Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. He played well in this game (aside from the turnovers), and he sealed the win with a late dunk off a pass from Anthony Davis. James is likely playing in his final Olympics, so we should expect him to do everything in his power to go out with another gold medal.

Adebayo showed some shooting flashes at the end of last season, and he has turned into a real threat from deep this summer. He was perfect from the floor in the first half and entered the break with 14 points and two 3-pointers. He only added one more bucket in the second half, but Adebayo was instrumental in helping Team USA move to 2-0. They’ll suit up again on Saturday against Puerto Rico.

Allen recorded a career highs in points (16.5) and assists (2.7) per game last season and continued to be a strong rebounder and defender for Cleveland. Fantasy managers should view him as a strong fantasy center option ahead of 2024-25 despite how banged up he was during last year’s playoffs.

The NBA’s reigning MVP bounced back in a big way after losing to the United States. He affected all aspects of the game in a well-rounded performance. He’ll look to keep it up in Serbia’s next matchup against South Sudan.

Kennard was one of the many Grizzlies who dealt with injury problems last season. The sharpshooter averaged 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while shooting 45% from deep in 39 games in 2023-24. His long-range shooting efficiency has made him one of the league’s top three-point specialists in recent years and he can easily help fantasy teams in that area with a healthy season.

Despite playing well down the stretch of last season, the free agency market did not open up for Achiuwa in the way he hoped it would. The Knicks are bringing him back, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that the deal is worth $6 million for one season. That will give Achiuwa another opportunity to prove himself, especially as the backup to a starting center who has struggled to remain healthy (Mitchell Robinson). Achiuwa will be worth a late-round roll of the dice, and there will be times when he’s a worthwhile streaming target.

Graham has been an unrestricted free agent since early July when the Hornets waived him after Charlotte acquired him from San Antonio. The 2018 second-round pick appeared in 46 games over two seasons with the Spurs and is likely to take on a similar role with the Blazers. Fantasy managers don’t need to consider him a viable option in drafts.

Wagner played 31 minutes on Tuesday, with the lone issue being poor shooting from beyond the arc. The Magic star missed all six 3-point attempts and is 2-of-14 in two games in Paris. There’s no need to be concerned, as Wagner does enough to contribute even if his shots aren’t falling. His play will be critical if Germany, which won the FIBA World Cup last summer, is to add an Olympic gold medal to its coffers.

Schroder led four Germans in double figures with 20 points as the reigning world champions moved to 2-0 in group play at the Paris Olympics. With Brooklyn pivoting to a rebuild, he’s one of the few established veterans remaining on the roster for the 2024-25 season. While Schroder has not been a great fantasy option when allowed to start, he’ll have value in the later rounds of standard league drafts. His presence as team captain makes Germany one of the favorites to medal in Paris.

Wembanyama was at his best when the hosts needed him most, scoring France’s first eight points of overtime. A Matthew Strazel four-point play was required to force the extra period, and the 7-foot-4 phenom took over from there. The hosts’ roster has no shortage of proven NBA talent, but it’s clear who the star talent is. Wembanyama will be the key if France is to improve on its showing at the Tokyo Olympics, where it lost to the United States in the gold medal game.