What happened: Mouhamadou Gueye celebrates his 28th birthday on Monday. The milestone occurs during the summer break as the league prepares for the upcoming year.

Why it matters: Offseason birthdays serve as a natural marker for players training for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. Gueye enters his age-28 season focusing on individual development ahead of the return of regular basketball activities.

What to watch: Training and preparation will be the primary focus leading up to training camp for the new season.