Amen Thompson leads a crowded breakout slate for 25-26, with Josh Giddy, Mattis Buzelis, and Santi Aldama among the other upside bets. The convo blends consensus names with late-round fliers like Keshan George, plus real-world pivots: LeBron’s injury reshapes Lakers usage, Bam Adebayo’s Heat frontcourt shifts, and Jokic remains the anchor as Wembanyama era begins. Preseason signals, load management, and positionless lineups frame draft strategy, with Nets and Wizards cited as cautionary cases.