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Weâ€re less than a week away from regular season NBA basketball!

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off on NBC and Peacock with a doubleheader on October 21, as the Lakers face the Warriors and the Rockets face the Thunder.

As we navigate the final week of the preseason, the Rotoworld crew got together to host a 12-team, 9-category mock draft with some of the best and brightest minds in the fantasy basketball industry.

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Here are the analysts who participated and the Draft Order:

1. Zak Hanshew – Rotoworld

2. Nick Shlain – Rotoworld

3. Josh Lloyd – Basketball Monster

4. Eric Samulski – Rotoworld

5. Dan Besbris – Old Man Squad Sports Network

6. Raphiell Johnson – Rotoworld

7. George Bissell – Rotoworld

8. Alex Barutha – Rotowire

9. Dan Titus – Yahoo! Sports

10. Noah Rubin – Rotoworld

11. Adam King – Fantasy Basketball International

12. Papi Roi – Fantasy Basketball Philippines Podcast

Below are the results of our draft with some thoughts and analysis. Why did I take Wemby over Jokic? Which picks were surprising in each round? How early did Cooper Flagg get selected? And which late-round pick did I make to prompt Raphielle Johnson to tell me he hated me?

If you want to watch the entire draft shake out, you can check it out here.

Round 1

1. Victor Wembanyama (SAS – C)

2. Nikola Jokić (DEN – C)

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC – PG)

4. Luka DonÄić (LAL – PG,SG)

5. Anthony Edwards (MIN – PG,SG)

6. Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL – PF,C)

7. Anthony Davis (DAL – PF,C)

8. Cade Cunningham (DET – PG,SG)

9. Devin Booker (PHX – PG,SG)

10. James Harden (LAC – PG,SG)

11. Trae Young (ATL – PG)

12. Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK – PF,C)

Thereâ€s a two or three-man debate for the top overall pick in fantasy hoops this season. Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama are the clear top options, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander working his way into the mix.

I went Wemby here, banking on upside rather than consistency and floor with Jokic. Wembanyama has yet to stay healthy for a full season, and heâ€s not as effective as Jokic as a facilitator. Weâ€ve probably seen the best of Joker after last seasonâ€s triple-double average, but the best is yet to come for Wembanyama.

There were a couple of surprises in the first round, as Ant-Man went right after SGA and Luka. Cade Cunningham was a big riser after a breakout 2024-25 campaign, and James Hardenâ€s inclusion in the top-10 highlights his lasting impact on the game so late into his career.

As Raphielle mentioned during the draft, picking in the 5-7 range is particularly difficult, but he was able to get a steal with Giannis at No. 6 after Edwards surprisingly went one pick before that.

Round 2

1. Amen Thompson (HOU – PG,SG,SF)

2. Tyrese Maxey (PHI – PG)

3. Stephen Curry (GSW – PG)

4. Donovan Mitchell (CLE – PG,SG)

5. Kevin Durant (HOU – SF,PF)

6. Jalen Johnson (ATL – SF,PF)

7. Evan Mobley (CLE – PF,C)

8. Domantas Sabonis (SAC – C)

9. Josh Giddey (CHI – PG,SG)

10. Alperen Sengun (HOU – C)

11. Jalen Brunson (NYK – PG)

12. Jalen Williams (OKC – SF,PF)

Thompson is perhaps the biggest riser in 2025-26 fantasy drafts compared to where he was selected in 2024-25. Last season, Thompson was an afterthought in the realm of fantasy hoops, but heâ€s now a consensus first or second-rounder.

Jalen Johnson is another guy fantasy managers hope can replicate his breakout success from a season ago. Ditto Josh Giddey, who was written off after his final season in OKC but found new life with the Bulls.

Is Alperen Sengun ready to take a leap in 2025-26? He was tremendous a season ago, and he looked even better at EuroBasket. Grabbing him at the end of the second round could prove to be a big-time value if he continues to ascend.

Round 3

1. Paolo Banchero (ORL – PF,C)

2. Scottie Barnes (TOR – SG,SF,PF)

3. LaMelo Ball (CHA – PG,SG)

4. Pascal Siakam (IND – PF,C)

5. Derrick White (BOS – PG,SG)

6. Jamal Murray (DEN – PG,SG)

7. Dyson Daniels (ATL – PG,SG,SF)

8. Chet Holmgren (OKC – PF,C)

9. Bam Adebayo (MIA – PF,C)

10. Cooper Flagg (DAL – SF)

11. Kristaps Porziņģis (ATL – PF,C)

12. Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM – PF,C)

I grabbed Jalen Williams at the end of the second round and paired him with Paolo Banchero at the turn. As Noah pointed out in the draft, Bancheroâ€s lack of defensive stats will be offset by Williams and Wemby. Iâ€m a big fan of Bancheroâ€s, and he could be in for a monster season. He was trending up in a big way before getting hurt last season, and a fully healthy campaign could be monstrous. I love his dual eligibility as a PF and C.

The third round is where things started to get pretty interesting. No surprises in Scottie Barnes and LaMelo Ball. Raphielle played it safe with Jamal Murray, whoâ€s been a steady, yet unremarkable contributor throughout his career. Dyson Daniels and Derrick White have rocketed up draft boards thanks to elite production (Daniels) and increased opportunity (White). Porzingis here is a dice roll given his health, but heâ€s been a great per-game contributor when available.

The first rookie came off the board as Noah got his guy in Cooper Flagg. How high can Flagg rise in fantasy hoops this season? He should see a ton of playing time, and he offers elite production on both ends of the floor.

Round 4

1. Deâ€Aaron Fox (SAS – PG,SG)

2. Austin Reaves (LAL – PG,SG)

3. Franz Wagner (ORL – SF,PF)

4. Ja Morant (MEM – PG)

5. Deni Avdija (POR – SF,PF)

6. Jaylen Brown (BOS – SG,SF)

7. Trey Murphy III (NOP – SF,PF)

8. Kawhi Leonard (LAC – SF,PF)

9. LeBron James (LAL – SF,PF)

10. Coby White (CHI – PG,SG)

11. Ivica Zubac (LAC – C)

12. Joel Embiid (PHI – C)

Deâ€Aaron Fox is certainly a gamble here, as heâ€ll be sidelined to open up the season due to a hamstring injury.

LeBron James will miss the first season-opener of his career, so Austin Reaves could be in line for a massive bump in usage. Reaves went seven picks before James in this draft, which is the most fascinating tidbit of the fourth round. Is James†sciatica going to limit him in Year 23?

Coby White this early is too rich for my blood, especially with Josh Giddey running point guard. Ivica Zubac is another guy I wouldnâ€t be comfortable taking in this range due to LAâ€s offseason roster moves.

I rolled the dice once again with the final pick of this round …

Round 5

1. Zion Williamson (NOP – SF,PF)

2. Desmond Bane (ORL – SG,SF)

3. Myles Turner (MIL – C)

4. Jalen Duren (DET – C)

5. Jimmy Butler III (GSW – SF,PF)

6. Darius Garland (CLE – PG)

7. Nikola VuÄević (CHI – C)

8. Brandon Miller (CHA – SF,PF)

9. Jarrett Allen (CLE – C)

10. Lauri Markkanen (UTA – SF,PF)

11. OG Anunoby (NYK – SF,PF)

12. Payton Pritchard (BOS – PG)

Iâ€m usually opposed to drafting Joel Embiid at all, but getting him at Pick 48 was just way too good to pass up. He missed a ton of time last season and struggled to post elite numbers when on the court. Heâ€s been ramping up activity recently and could be available for the season-opener. When at his best, Embiid is a 30/10/5 guy who can shoot threes and block shots. Thatâ€s incredible value with a huge question mark.

Next up is another injury-prone player, Zion Williamson. Williamson has gotten in better shape during the offseason, and his elite skillset could make him another incredible value. I could have a league-winning pair in Rounds 4-5, or I could have my IL spots filled up quickly. Go big, or go home!

Myles Turner feels like a great value here, but taking Jalen Duren is a bit risky given Detroitâ€s depth. The round wrapped up without too many surprises. Payton Pritchard is a huge riser given Bostonâ€s shallow depth at multiple positions. Will he be a starter or push for 30 minutes off the bench?

Round 6

1. Immanuel Quickley (TOR – PG,SG)

2. Jordan Poole (NOP – PG,SG)

3. Brandon Ingram (TOR – SG,SF,PF)

4. Miles Bridges (CHA – SF,PF)

5. Zach LaVine (SAC – PG,SG)

6. Walker Kessler (UTA – C)

7. Michael Porter Jr. (BKN – SF,PF)

8. Deandre Ayton (LAL – C)

9. DeMar DeRozan (SAC – SF)

10. Jakob Poeltl (TOR – C)

11. Josh Hart (NYK – SG,SF,PF)

12. Cam Thomas (BKN – SG,SF)

A pair of Raptors went off the board here, as Immanuel Quickley will look to put together a fully-healthy season and stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis. Brandon Ingram could return to form, especially if Toronto utilizes him more as an outside threat.

Several centers went in this round, and Jakob Poeltl is one of my favorite later-round options at the position.

A pair of Nets also came off the board, as Michael Porter Jr. went at Pick 7, and I grabbed my man Cam Thomas at Pick 12. He should be playing for pride and his next contract, giving an added boost to an already promising outlook. Assuming he can stay healthy in 2025-26, Iâ€m counting on Thomas to build on the breakout he had at the end of the 2023-24 season and into the 2024-25 campaign.

Round 7

1. Shaedon Sharpe (POR – SG,SF)

2. Julius Randle (MIN – PF,C)

3. Ausar Thompson (DET – SF,PF)

4. Christian Braun (DEN – SG,SF)

5. Andrew Nembhard (IND – PG,SG)

6. Paul George (PHI – SG,SF,PF)

7. Jalen Green (PHX – PG,SG)

8. Alex Sarr (WAS – C)

9. Rudy Gobert (MIN – C)

10. Donovan Clingan (POR – C)

11. Norman Powell (MIA – SG,SF)

12. Mikal Bridges (NYK – SF,PF)

I was short on guards, so I nabbed Shaedon Sharpe with the first pick of Round 7. Heâ€s been getting a ton of praise from coaches and teammates, and a breakout season could be on tap.

Not too many surprises in this round, other than Alex Sarr. He had a strong rookie campaign, and Washingtonâ€s center depth is thinner than it was a season ago. Is he ready for a breakout, or is a sophomore slump going to disappoint fantasy managers?

Paul George wasnâ€t great last season when on the court, but thereâ€s only one way to go from here, right? Getting him so late in a draft should offset the injury risk.

Ausar Thompson was selected with the third pick. Like his twin Amen (drafted in the second round), heâ€s a player pegged for a potential breakout.

Round 8

1. Matas Buzelis (CHI – SF,PF)

2. Kevin Porter Jr. (MIL – PG,SG)

3. Onyeka Okongwu (ATL – C)

4. Cameron Johnson (DEN – SF,PF)

5. Mark Williams (PHX – C)

6. Kelâ€el Ware (MIA – PF,C)

7. Bennedict Mathurin (IND – SG,SF)

8. John Collins (LAC – PF,C)

9. Santi Aldama (MEM – PF,C)

10. Tyler Herro (MIA – PG,SG)

11. Anfernee Simons (BOS – PG,SG)

12. CJ McCollum (WAS – PG,SG)

Hereâ€s where we started seeing some swings, but there was a ton of potential value in Round 8. Matas Buzelis is a risk/reward option who has become an analyst favorite in the offseason.

Mark Williams and Tyler Herro could be excellent values, but availability is a major concern, given their current injuries and Williams†extensive history of missing time.

Kelâ€el Ware has had a phenomenal preseason, but can he parlay that success into an elite regular season run? Benedict Mathurin should see a ton of playing time in 2025-26, but can he provide more than just points?

Round 9

1. Jalen Suggs (ORL – PG)

2. RJ Barrett (TOR – SF,PF)

3. Toumani Camara (POR – SF,PF)

4. Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC – C)

5. Devin Vassell (SAS – SG,SF)

6. Draymond Green (GSW – PF,C)

7. Jaden Ivey (DET – PG,SG)

8. Reed Sheppard (HOU – PG,SG)

9. Tari Eason (HOU – SF,PF)

10. Zach Edey (MEM – C)

11. Bradley Beal (LAC – SG,SF)

12. Nic Claxton (BKN – C)

I needed a player with PG eligibility, so I took McCollum in Round 8 and Suggs in Round 9. Iâ€m not thrilled with either selection, but both should see enough usage to provide value in this range.

Draymond Green, Jaden Ivey, Reed Sheppard, and RJ Barrett are some of the least exciting selections here. You know what youâ€re getting with Green, but itâ€s not a ton at this point in his career. Still, you canâ€t find a triple-double threat this late in drafts anywhere else. Ivey, Sheppard and Barrett are big risks given uncertain roles for the first two and questions about Barrettâ€s production outside of scoring.

Round 10

1. Dereck Lively II (DAL – C)

2. Cason Wallace (OKC – PG,SG)

3. Brandin Podziemski (GSW – PG,SG)

4. Naz Reid (MIN – PF,C)

5. Keyonte George (UTA – PG,SG)

6. Jaden McDaniels (MIN – SF,PF)

7. Keegan Murray (SAC – SF,PF)

8. Andrew Wiggins (MIA – SG,SF)

9. Dâ€Angelo Russell (DAL – PG)

10. Tobias Harris (DET – PF)

11. Jrue Holiday (POR – PG,SG)

12. Kyshawn George (WAS – SG,SF)

Weâ€re really into big swing territory here. Dâ€Angelo Russell could be a huge value as Dallas†de facto starting PG until Kyrie Irving returns. Tobias Harris and Jrue Holiday have offered elite production over the years, and even in the autumn of their careers, they should certainly offer enough here to be worth a late-round selection.

Round 11

1. Ace Bailey (UTA – SF)

2. Aaron Gordon (DEN – PF,C)

3. Herbert Jones (NOP – SF,PF)

4. Bobby Portis (MIL – PF,C)

5. Donte DiVincenzo (MIN – PG,SG)

6. Jaylen Wells (MEM – SG,SF)

7. Jayson Tatum (BOS – SF,PF)

8. Stephon Castle (SAS – PG,SG)

9. Aaron Nesmith (IND – SF)

10. Isaiah Jackson (IND – C)

11. Scoot Henderson (POR – PG)

12. Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU – PF,C)

I selected Kyshawn George at the end of Round 10. Heâ€s one of my guys for the 2025-26 season, and Iâ€m expecting strong, two-way production. Ace Bailey is another guy who has impressed in the preseason. Strong play and plenty of opportunities for the rebuilding Jazz give him tremendous upside.

The most notable pick of this round is Jayson Tatum, who has said that he wants to try playing this season. Even if heâ€s able to take the court for a few games, heâ€ll be sitting in one of your IL spots all season until he maybe returns.

Round 12

1. Davion Mitchell (MIA – PG)

2. Khris Middleton (WAS – SF,PF)

3. Kyrie Irving (DAL – PG)

4. Nikola Jović (MIA – PF)

5. Collin Sexton (CHA – PG,SG)

6. Yves Missi (NOP – C)

7. VJ Edgecombe (PHI – SG)

8. Neemias Queta (BOS – PF,C)

9. Cam Whitmore (WAS – SF,PF)

10. Deâ€Andre Hunter (CLE – SF,PF)

11. Klay Thompson (DAL – SG,SF)

12. Ryan Kalkbrenner (CHA – C)

Kyrie Irving will presumably be out until at least the All-Star break. How much can he offer when he returns?

Two more rookies came off the board as VJ Edgecombe went to Raphielle, and I selected Ryan Kalkbrenner. Raphielle is high on Kalkbrenner too, and my selection here caused him to tell me he hated me. Strong words, but hey, I got my guy.

Round 13

1. Jonathan Kuminga (GSW – SF,PF)

2. Malik Monk (SAC – SG)

3. Chris Boucher (BOS – PF,C)

4. Adem Bona (PHI – C)

5. Kelly Oubre Jr. (PHI – SF,PF)

6. Ayo Dosunmu (CHI – SG,SF)

7. Sam Hauser (BOS – SF,PF)

8. Mitchell Robinson (NYK – C)

9. Brice Sensabaugh (UTA – SF,PF)

10. Keon Ellis (SAC – PG,SG) – Rubin

11. Dennis Schr̦der (SAC РPG,SG)

12. Dejounte Murray (NOP – PG,SG)

The final round is all about upside, and thatâ€s what I expect with Kuminga. If the Warriors are truly intent on trading him during the season, theyâ€ll have to showcase him, which means a consistent role and strong production.

Chris Boucher could end up the starting center for Boston, making him a nice pick here. Adem Bona could do the same for the 76ers if (who are we kidding – when) Embiid is forced to miss time.

Sam Hauser should see an increased role for the shorthanded Celtics, and someoneâ€s got to step up for Sacramento. Three – yes three – Kings guards went off the board here. Someoneâ€s got a reliable fantasy option, right?

Could the Knicks utilize a jumbo lineup with Karl-Anthony Towns playing alongside Mitchell Robinson? Even if Robinson comes off the bench, he should see enough playing time to be a viable option, and getting him in the final round is a tremendous value.

The draft closed out with another injured player. Dejounte Murray is an elite, multi-cat contributor, but heâ€ll have to sit in an IL spot until at least January.

My team

1. (1) Victor Wembanyama (SAS – C)

2. (24) Jalen Williams (OKC – SF,PF)

3. (25) Paolo Banchero (ORL – PF,C)

4. (48) Joel Embiid (PHI – C)

5. (49) Zion Williamson (NOP – SF,PF)

6. (72) Cam Thomas (BKN – SG,SF)

7. (73) Shaedon Sharpe (POR – SG,SF)

8. (96) CJ McCollum (WAS – PG,SG)

9. (97) Jalen Suggs (ORL – PG)

10. (120) Kyshawn George (WAS – SG,SF)

11. (121) Ace Bailey (UTA – SF)

12. (144) Ryan Kalkbrenner (CHA – C)

13. (145) Jonathan Kuminga (GSW – SF,PF)

Strengths: Defense, rebounding, FG%

Weaknesses: Three-pointers, assists, availability

I rolled the dice many times in this draft, but this team is on-brand. I love drafting for upside rather than security, and typically, Iâ€m inclined to draft younger players over veterans. There are breakout options all across my final roster, and if guys like Embiid, Williamson, Thomas and Sharpe can stay mostly healthy, this team could win many, many weeks.

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For every player a fantasy manager deems worthy of reaching for in fantasy drafts, thereâ€s another theyâ€ll actively look to avoid, especially if their average draft position (ADP) is too high.

With that in mind, Rotoworld basketball analysts Cole Huff, Noah Rubin, Raphielle Johnson and Zak Hanshew each picked two players they are fading at ADP for this season. Check it out below.

On a more positive note, you can see some of our staff favorites for 2025-26 here.

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Cole Huffâ€s picks: G James Harden (LA Clippers) and C Ivica Zubac (LA Clippers)

This is not meant to be a knock on Harden — I trust that he will continue to lead the Clippers and could record one of his more efficient seasons shooting the basketball in quite some time, due to a presumably lighter load throughout the season. Given Kawhi Leonardâ€s good health to start the season, the additions of John Collins and Bradley Beal as potential scoring boosts to the starting lineup, and an actual reliable point guard in Chris Paul now on the roster to prevent Harden from being overworked, the scoring and overall usage should probably come down a bit for the former league MVP.

This could all change quickly if age is a factor for this veteran team and Harden is forced to shoulder the load again out of necessity. But if health is not a concern, Iâ€d expect The Beard to finish more closely to a top-10 point guard finish than a top-5.

As for Zubac, Iâ€m not as high on him this season from a fantasy standpoint; Iâ€m expecting his production to dip a bit, like Harden. He cracked 30.0 minutes per game for the first time in his career last season and set career-bests in points, rebounds, and assists per game by a comfortable margin. But context is essential — Zubac missed only two games all season and saw increased opportunities (which he took advantage of) due to the rosterâ€s clear lack of a second reliable big.

With Brook Lopez backing him up as arguably one of the best reserve centers in the NBA, and John Collins able to offer small-ball center looks, thereâ€s a good chance we see Zubac on the court less throughout the 82-game slate.

Noah Rubinâ€s picks: G Jalen Green (Phoenix Suns) and F DeMar DeRozan (Sacramento Kings)

Iâ€m happy Green is getting the opportunity to start fresh in Phoenix. I think it is the best thing for his career. However, I donâ€t know why anyone would expect a dramatic change in production in his first year away from Houston. According to NBA.com, Greenâ€s usage rate last season was 26.7, the highest mark on the Rockets. Sure, Devin Booker (28.5) and Kevin Durant (28.3) both boasted higher usage rates, and Green is set to replace Durantâ€s touches, but do we really expect Green to get the same opportunities as KD? And even if he does see a bump in usage, does that mean he will magically get more efficient or impact the game in new ways?

Iâ€m not saying Green is going to take a step back, but the idea that heâ€s worth a top-75 pick just because heâ€s in Phoenix isnâ€t something Iâ€m on board with. He certainly has a stronger case in points leagues, but Iâ€m not expecting a dramatic jump in production, and he finished 79th in Yahoo! standard scoring last season.

It might just be time for DeMar. Heâ€s been one of the more consistently available players in the league for the past decade, but his athleticism isnâ€t where it used to be. Thatâ€s entirely understandable for a 36-year-old, but it just means he isnâ€t as effective as he used to be, and heâ€s on a team with multiple ball-dominant players. One stat that showcases athleticism is rim attempts, and he only took 9.3 percent of his shots last year in the restricted area after being at 22.2 percent the year before and at least 18 percent each of the three years before that.

DeRozan is typically a player who creates most of his shots on his own. Still, he created his fewest shots per possession since 2015 and took more shots off passes from his teammates per possession than he has in any individual season for the past decade. Thatâ€s basically nerdspeak for “DeRozan is getting old.†I donâ€t see a world where heâ€s better than last season, especially with the lack of changes the Kings made, other than bringing in Dennis Schröder to take even more touches away from DeMar.

Early ADP data shows that some players are potentially being overvalued by fantasy managers.

Raphielle Johnsonâ€s picks: C Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and F RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors)

Average draft position analysis can be tricky this time of year, as there isnâ€t much data to rely on. However, Sabonisâ€s first-round ADP in 12-team leagues is a bit concerning. While heâ€s undoubtedly been a fantasy stud in the past, I think his value will take another hit this season. After last seasonâ€s trade deadline, Sabonis averaged 16.4 points, 13.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers per game. While the Kings have addressed the point guard position by adding Dennis Schröder, Sabonis will still have to exist in a lineup that includes two ball-dominant perimeter players in Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. The Kings†centerâ€s rebounding production may not suffer, but the scoring is a concern.

As for my other pick, there are also ADP concerns regarding Barrett. As of Tuesday night, he had an ADP of 82.4 in Yahoo! leagues. Barrett has never been a top-100 fantasy player in totals or per-game value, and heâ€s had just one top-150 season in his NBA career. For him to have an ADP comfortably within the top 100 at this juncture is wild. And even though Barrett looked good in Torontoâ€s preseason opener on Monday, heâ€s in a starting lineup that will include three other players who need to have the ball in their hands in Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. Will there be enough touches available for Barrett to threaten top-100 value, much less finish within that threshold? I say no.

Zak Hanshewâ€s picks: C Alperen Åžengün (Houston Rockets) and G Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)

Şengün finished with 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks and 0.3 triples while shooting 49.6% from the floor and 69.2% from the charity stripe. Despite productive numbers as a scorer, rebounder and facilitator, the points, assists, steals and shooting percentages were all steps down from his 2023-24 numbers. With Amen Thompson expected to continue his ascension as a playmaker, Kevin Durant ready to come on board as a scorer and rebounder and guys like newcomer Clint Capela and breakout candidate Tari Eason on track to eat up minutes and usage, how can Sengun be expected to take a step forward in 2025-26?

Heâ€s Nikola Jokić and Domantas Sabonis lite, but he doesnâ€t rebound as effectively as Sabonis, score as prolifically as Jokic, and pass as well as either. Sengun is being overvalued and overdrafted, and I wonâ€t be rostering him anywhere.

Brunson enjoyed another productive season in 2024-25, finishing with averages of 26 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.3 triples across 34.5 minutes. The superstar guard has offered elite scoring and strong playmaking in his time with the Knicks, though his big numbers have come at the cost of heavy minutes and high usage. With Tom Thibodeau out in New York and Mike Brown in, expect the Knicks to limit minutes across the board consciously.

Brunson finished 50th in per-game fantasy value a season ago, but thereâ€s no way he approaches that production level moving forward. With a new game plan and additional role players – Guerschon Yabusele, Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, Malcolm Brogdon – look for Brunsonâ€s playing time and statistical output to decrease.

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