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.

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.

ADP hype trains ran hot across 12 players this fantasy basketball season, with Drew Holiday leading a big jump for Portland after Scoot Henderson’s absence, and Asar Thompson and Santi Aldama riding rising momentum given role clarity and surrounding injuries. Peyton Pritchard, Miles Turner, and Brandon Ingram sit in value zones where modest risk could pay off. The board also flags riskier but high-ceiling plays like Dante DiVincenzo, Amen Thompson, KPJ, Tari Eason, and a handful of big-man safeties (Clingan, Poeltl, Gobert) as potential late-season movers. The host stresses rest days, workload, and the evolving Yahoo board as key factors shaping decisions.

Victor Wembanyama’s 7’5” frame and unfolding two-way game sit at the center of the scariest-player chatter, with debates on durability, defensive reach, and how much width can be added to his frame. Anthony Edwards is flagged as the current personal nightmare for opponents, while Giannis’ unmatched combination of size and explosiveness remains a benchmark. KD’s Houston fit is weighed, Cooper Flag’s rookie-year odds are debated, and the West’s depth—OKC, Denver, Minnesota, and Houston—frames a postseason ceiling.