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Constants & Risks
A double week is here again — and with it, crucial tactical dilemmas.
Published: 14/10/2025 16:21
Round 4 tips off tonight, Tuesday, marking the start of the new Euroleague double week. The first three rounds have already given us plenty to digest — some expected, some not. We now have a clearer idea of which players look like long-term Fantasy fixtures, and which ones might become “hot” options under certain conditions.
Naturally, the expanded rosters combined with the increased number of games have forced changes in player management across teams — something that inevitably reshapes many of the established Fantasy constants. The denser schedule also pushes coaches toward broader rotations and more conservative usage of their stars — players who in the past would almost never leave the floor.
As the season progresses, the true “leaders” will emerge more clearly, and we’ll get a better sense of who can consistently deliver big scores. Until then, we’ll keep balancing the current safe bets with some calculated risks — enough to avoid “damage” while still trying to gain an edge over the broader competition.
Before diving into this week’s picks, let’s take a quick look back at our selections from the previous round.
In Turn 1, Micic and Hoard both disappointed, finishing with 7 and 14.3 respectively.
In Turn 2, Forrest and James followed suit with 16 and 12.1.
Finally, in Turn 3, Dorsey delivered 18.7, while Baldwin ended at 11, mirroring Fenerbahçe’s overall struggles.
Now, let’s see how we’ll line up for Round 4, starting Tuesday night:
Turn 1 Picks
Sasha Vezenkov (Olympiacos)
An obvious choice — nothing much to analyze here. Self-explanatory.
Devin Booker (Milan)
The current shortage in Milan’s frontline, the equally poor performance of Bayern’s bigs so far, and Booker’s own good form make this a reasonably safe pick.
Wade Baldwin (Fenerbahce)
His modest Fantasy showing against Red Star doesn’t change the overall impression of his strong potential this season. Minutes, role, and Fener’s roster context — combined with Dubai’s weaknesses and absences — create the right setting for Baldwin to bounce back with a high score.
Turn 2 Picks
Trent Forrest (Baskonia)
In excellent form, the American continues to post strong Fantasy numbers — whether through scoring or playmaking. He’s the clear backcourt reference point for Baskonia, and Paris’s style of play tends to open up high-scoring games. Their defense against guards has been rather “friendly,” so we expect Forrest to keep producing, perhaps even better than before.
Juancho Hernangomez (Panathinaikos)
The Spaniard comes off a string of huge performances. Ataman’s roster has multiple players capable of big rankings across positions, but Juancho stands out right now due to his form, Panathinaikos’s interior issues, and the even weaker state of Villeurbanne’s frontline. If the game unfolds as expected — open and high-scoring, allowing Ataman to rotate — Juancho could easily emerge as one of the stars.
Mike James (Monaco)
Simple logic. James, road game, Virtus’s backcourt that keeps gifting opposing guards high Fantasy returns. That’s all I need to know.
That’s it for now — good luck with your own picks, whichever way you go!
Naturally, the expanded rosters combined with the increased number of games have forced changes in player management across teams — something that inevitably reshapes many of the established Fantasy constants. The denser schedule also pushes coaches toward broader rotations and more conservative usage of their stars — players who in the past would almost never leave the floor.
As the season progresses, the true “leaders” will emerge more clearly, and we’ll get a better sense of who can consistently deliver big scores. Until then, we’ll keep balancing the current safe bets with some calculated risks — enough to avoid “damage” while still trying to gain an edge over the broader competition.
Before diving into this week’s picks, let’s take a quick look back at our selections from the previous round.
In Turn 1, Micic and Hoard both disappointed, finishing with 7 and 14.3 respectively.
In Turn 2, Forrest and James followed suit with 16 and 12.1.
Finally, in Turn 3, Dorsey delivered 18.7, while Baldwin ended at 11, mirroring Fenerbahçe’s overall struggles.
Now, let’s see how we’ll line up for Round 4, starting Tuesday night:
Turn 1 Picks
Sasha Vezenkov (Olympiacos)
An obvious choice — nothing much to analyze here. Self-explanatory.
Devin Booker (Milan)
The current shortage in Milan’s frontline, the equally poor performance of Bayern’s bigs so far, and Booker’s own good form make this a reasonably safe pick.
Wade Baldwin (Fenerbahce)
His modest Fantasy showing against Red Star doesn’t change the overall impression of his strong potential this season. Minutes, role, and Fener’s roster context — combined with Dubai’s weaknesses and absences — create the right setting for Baldwin to bounce back with a high score.
Turn 2 Picks
Trent Forrest (Baskonia)
In excellent form, the American continues to post strong Fantasy numbers — whether through scoring or playmaking. He’s the clear backcourt reference point for Baskonia, and Paris’s style of play tends to open up high-scoring games. Their defense against guards has been rather “friendly,” so we expect Forrest to keep producing, perhaps even better than before.
Juancho Hernangomez (Panathinaikos)
The Spaniard comes off a string of huge performances. Ataman’s roster has multiple players capable of big rankings across positions, but Juancho stands out right now due to his form, Panathinaikos’s interior issues, and the even weaker state of Villeurbanne’s frontline. If the game unfolds as expected — open and high-scoring, allowing Ataman to rotate — Juancho could easily emerge as one of the stars.
Mike James (Monaco)
Simple logic. James, road game, Virtus’s backcourt that keeps gifting opposing guards high Fantasy returns. That’s all I need to know.
That’s it for now — good luck with your own picks, whichever way you go!
