Dallas lands the spotlight as the 2025 rookie class arrives, led by Cooper Flagg and a path to minutes shaped by Kyrie Irving’s ACL injury. Flagg’s all‑around game could unlock multi‑category fantasy value early, with D’Angelo Russell and Dereck Lively II handling guard duties at the outset. The surrounding veterans won’t hand him minutes, but his motor and versatility could push him into a sizable role for a title-contending Dallas club.

Kansas City’s own Dylan Harper and the rest of the group—Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe and Tre Johnson—carry big upside if roles materialize behind entrenched guards and scorers. Harper’s burst and defensive activity, Knueppel’s IQ, Bailey’s scoring drive, Edgecombe’s two‑way versatility and Johnson’s shooting range all set up late‑round intrigue. The storylines extend to Jeremiah Fears, Asa Newell and others who could emerge if injuries or attrition hit the depth chart.