Preseason Nuggets-Clippers showcased Denver’s upgraded depth with Valanunas, Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr., allowing Jokic to rest more without sacrificing offense. Clippers answered with Chris Paul, John Collins, and Brook Lopez, creating a versatile two-big core alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, who both look healthy. Cam Johnson and Christian Brown provided growth for Denver; the teams look primed for meaningful West contention as OKC looms, and the dialogue on zone defenses and high-low schemes sets the tone for early-season trendwatch.

ADP fallers reshape fantasy plans as 12 players slide down boards: Hero, Monk, Banchero, Fox, Barrett, Sar, Porter Jr., Markkanen, Cam Johnson, Jaylen Green, Cam Thomas, and Morant. The episode flags injury risk (Hero, Fox), evaluates upside in later rounds (Johnson, Barrett), and weighs risky stars (Thomas, Morant) against safer anchors. It spotlights build strategies like punt FG and guard-heavy crews, plus market lag and a sportsbook tie-in to frame choices.

Six fantasy staples rise in a fresh board: Austin Reeves, Cam Johnson, Keegan Murray, Tammani Kamari, Tari Eason, and Kelly Ubé Jr. Reeves at 51 pre-rank looks like third-round value with room to surge if LeBron sits or slows; Johnson crates efficiency and scoring while sharing usage; Murray adds solid 3-and-D with upside in a thinner Kings roster; Kamari could push 11 shots in Portland; Eason brings late-round athleticism; Ubé Jr. hinges on Embiid/George load. Two late mentions close the set: Aldama and Portis.

Cam Johnson lands in Denver with a clear path to steady counting stats if minutes flow, making him a late-round, high-upside target. On the Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Benedict Mathurin, Andrew Nimhard, and Isaiah Jackson outline a young core ready to push nine-cat value, especially if health holds. John Collins re-enters fantasy relevance with the Clippers as a multi-category contributor, while Nick Claxton remains a volatile but valuable big for Nets depending on free-throw punt strategies. Trey Murphy adds 3-and-D upside for New Orleans; Jokic’s highlight moments loom as the season’s barometer for efficiency and playmaking. The chat blends roster fit, injury risk, and late-round angles for savvy fantasy managers.