Justin Champagnie’s breakout with Washington makes him a true fantasy sleeper. After a two-way start, he earned a multi-year deal and stepped into expanded minutes when Kuzma was moved, delivering efficient scoring and solid rebounding. The Statistical Doppelganger Machine matched him to Aldama, DiVincenzo and Siakam-type forwards, signaling a versatile path with scoring, defense and growth upside.

With a small sample (about 1,340 minutes), risk remains, but Washington’s rebuild creates opportunity. If he maintains development, Champagnie could become a late-round target—a multi-position wing who contributes points, boards and defensive stats, with room to grow into a higher ceiling.

Denver pivoting from Bruce Brown’s arrival to guard-depth intrigue centers on Ayo Dosunmu, with Chicago’s package potentially sending Zeke Nnaji and Peyton Watson to the Bulls in exchange for Dosunmu and Justin Champagnie. Denver’s path hinges on Dosunmu’s downhill shooting, playmaking, and two-way coverage, which could mesh with Jokic and Murray while easing defensive matchups against teams like OKC. Westbrook’s status and a possible Wizards follow-up add intrigue to fantasy implications.

The Philadelphia 76ers faced the Charlotte Hornets in Las Vegas for the Summer League, falling short with a close 96-94 result. Judah Mintz led the Sixers with 24 points and 5 rebounds, showcasing his ability to score under pressure. Dominick Barlow, with 19 points and 9 rebounds, proved to be a strong contender for a roster spot, displaying both size and skill. Other notable performances came from Justin Edwards and Adem Bona, while rookie Johni Broome added a solid 10 points.

Barlow's impressive rebounding and scoring highlighted his potential, particularly with his ability to stretch the floor with a three-pointer. Meanwhile, Hunter Sallis, who started as the point guard, showed promise despite some struggles in orchestrating the offense. Adem Bona's presence as a vocal leader is apparent, although he struggled with turnovers. Justin Edwards had a strong second half, providing optimism for his development. Mintz's physical play and knack for getting to the foul line further added to his appeal, though a guard logjam might hinder his path with the team.

As the NBA season draws to a close, teams face the challenge of strategizing for their final games. With many resting players, identifying key categories to target is critical for fantasy basketball managers. This article highlights five players available in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues who could turn your season around in these closing weeks.

Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks returns from suspension and is likely to see substantial playing time as the Bucks secure a playoff berth. His performance could be enhanced if stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo rest. Matas Buzelis from the Chicago Bulls shines with his all-around contributions, offering solid points, rebounds, and defensive stats. Adem Bona of the Philadelphia 76ers has emerged as a top contributor, with potential for high block numbers. Keon Ellis of the Sacramento Kings benefits from increased minutes with Malik Monk sidelined, focusing primarily on his defensive abilities. Lastly, Justin Champagnie of the Washington Wizards, despite the team's struggles, is stepping up with increased minutes and scoring. Each of these players presents an opportunity to maximize fantasy points down the stretch.