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NBL27 FantasyElijah Pepper Has Four Straight 25-Point Games. What Does Brandon Knight Change?
Elijah Pepper has scored 25 in each of Perth’s four straight wins, including Brandon Knight’s NBL debut. The Round 4 numbers reveal why his fantasy role is real — and why a one-game Round 5 makes a rushed SuperCoach trade harder to justify.
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EuroLeague Round 5 Injury Watch: Williams-Goss Out, Crvena Zvezda Without Centres
Žalgiris will be without Nigel Williams-Goss, while Crvena Zvezda face ASVEL with neither of their recognised centres available. Barcelona also lose Justin Minaya and Yoan Makoundou, and Efes adjust to Mike James’ long-term absence. The verified Round 5 fantasy selection picture.
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CBA 2026–27 Season Guide: 46 Games, Longer Playoffs and Promotion/Relegation
The CBA opens on 16 October with 46 games per club, longer quarter-finals and promotion/relegation back on the agenda. Here are the confirmed changes, key dates and the crucial qualification behind the new second-tier pathway.
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Anthony Drmic Retires: Tasmania JackJumpers Champion Ends 279-Game NBL Career
Anthony Drmic has retired after 279 NBL games as persistent back injuries end his comeback. Tasmania loses a championship leader, but fantasy managers should avoid assuming his replacement inherits a fixed role.
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NBL27 Fantasy Draft Waiver Wire Round 5: Johnson, Armstrong and the PJC Replacement Trap
Round 5 waivers should focus on repeatable roles, not one spectacular shooting night. David Johnson, Taran Armstrong and selected New Zealand guards deserve checks, while the Parker Jackson-Cartwright injury creates a trap for managers chasing an unproven replacement.
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NBL27 Round 5 Captaincy Rankings: Magnay vs Davis, With a Mennenga Wildcard
Four teams play twice in NBL27 Round 5, but the armband is not simply a fixture-count decision. Will Magnay and Kendric Davis lead Buckets’ rankings, with Josh Bannan and Sam Mennenga offering different risks.
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NBL27 SuperCoach Round 5 Buy, Hold & Sell: Davis Is the Pivot, Not the Panic Button
Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Arnas Velička have forced two major trade decisions. Kendric Davis, Will Magnay and Tasmania’s double-game core headline a Round 5 plan that balances immediate points with the next three rounds.
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NBL27 Fantasy Round 4 Review: Cotton, Oduro and the Double-Game Lesson
Bryce Cotton led Round 4 SuperCoach scoring, Josh Oduro erupted across the stat sheet and Sam Mennenga dominated in one game. Here's what the results actually mean before the Round 5 fixture swing.
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NBL27 SuperCoach Round 5 Injury Report: PJC, Velička and the Double-Game Trap
Sydney's Matthew Dellavedova is out for both Round 5 games, with Round 7 now listed as his return estimate. Jackson-Cartwright remains sidelined for Wednesday, while Velička faces an early-December return. Buckets updates the existing injury report with verified fantasy implications.
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Dylan Windler’s 32-Point Night Powers Perth Past New Zealand
Windler scored 18 points in the fourth quarter of Perth’s 100–84 win, while Sam Mennenga’s 40 points and 18 rebounds and Brandon Knight’s debut offered distinct fantasy takeaways.
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Arnas Velicka Expected to Miss Eight Weeks as Brisbane Adds Mawot Mag
Brisbane faces an extended absence for its lead playmaker, with Arnas Velicka reportedly targeting a return after the November FIBA window. Mawot Mag joins as Sam McDaniel’s injury replacement.
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Cole Anthony and Luke Travers Lead United’s Comeback Derby Win Over Phoenix
Melbourne United erased a 15-point deficit to beat South East Melbourne Phoenix 104-99, with Luke Travers scoring 24 and Cole Anthony delivering two crucial late defensive plays.
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Wilbekin Leads Beşiktaş Past Baskonia as Olympiacos Beats Efes
Scottie Wilbekin scored 24 points in Beşiktaş’s 92-84 road win at Baskonia, while Olympiacos defeated Anadolu Efes 89-66 to improve to 3-1.
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Parker Jackson-Cartwright Ruled Out of Perth Clash, Could Miss Up to Three Weeks
A lower-leg injury has sidelined the Breakers’ star guard for Perth, with his return uncertain as New Zealand begins a demanding road trip.
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Matas Buzelis Exits Bulls Preseason Game With Right Ankle Injury
Matas Buzelis left Chicago’s preseason game against Memphis in the second quarter with a right ankle injury. His next-game availability remains unclear, with no confirmed diagnosis or regular-season absence.
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Real Madrid Beats Partizan to End Winless EuroLeague Start
Real Madrid ended its 0–3 EuroLeague start with an 86–76 home win over previously unbeaten Partizan, with Theo Maledon leading a balanced scoring effort.
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Fred VanVleet Returns From ACL Injury With 17 Points and Seven Assists
Fred VanVleet scored 17 points with seven assists and two steals in Houston’s preseason win over Dallas, giving the Rockets a productive first look at their returning starting point guard.
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Žalgiris Stuns Barcelona With 33-Point Fourth Quarter
Žalgiris turned a 10-point deficit into an 88-81 road win with a 33-16 final quarter. Carsen Edwards led the attack, while Jonas Valančiūnas finished one rebound short of a double-double.
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Isaiah Stewart Out at Least Two Weeks With Left Ankle Sprain
Memphis will reevaluate Isaiah Stewart in two weeks after a moderate left ankle sprain, leaving him unlikely to face Utah in the season opener and opening centre minutes for Zach Edey and Quinten Post.
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David Johnson Scores 32 in Under 18 Minutes as Tasmania Set Club Record
David Johnson’s 32-point bench burst powered Tasmania to a club-record 122 points against Illawarra. For fantasy managers, the shooting was exceptional — but the night does not yet prove a bigger role.
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Knicks Pause Extension Talks With Towns, Hart, McBride and Kolek
New York has put all contract extension negotiations on hold until later in the season, leaving four players without new deals as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA title.
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Mason Peatling to Miss Rest of NBL27 After Foot Surgery Decision
Illawarra has ruled Mason Peatling out for the remainder of NBL27 after deciding on foot surgery. An import replacement is reportedly being considered, but no signing has been confirmed.
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Luke Paul Debuts as Cairns Survive Nate Hinton’s 30-Point Night
Duke-bound teenager Luke Paul scored his first professional basket as Cairns beat Brisbane 97-91, despite Nate Hinton’s NBL career-high 30 points and Tyrell Harrison’s 23 points and 18 rebounds.
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Aday Mara Is 15-for-15 in Preseason. Is a Bigger Thunder Role Next?
Aday Mara scored 22 points without missing a field goal against Milwaukee. His perfect preseason start deserves attention, but Oklahoma City’s available centre minutes remain the key fantasy question.
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