Pair two players with chemistry in mind, then let the rest of your draft fall into place. This fantasy basketball guide uses Yahoo ADP to map the first 12 picks and identifies the best two-man fits to anchor your build in category leagues. Each pick comes with a dedicated pairing that amplifies scoring, rebounds, assists, and efficiency while planning for punted categories to maximize weekly upside.

From Booker with Durant to Jokic with Banchero, the article sketches a path where early duos shape the rest of the draft. It emphasizes balancing risk (FT% or three-pointers) against value across multiple categories, offering concrete pairings and viable alternates to keep your strategy flexible across different drafts.

NBA GM Survey signals strong optimism for Oklahoma City, with 80% naming the Thunder as champions and 87% selecting them as West champs. Nikola Jokic is the MVP favorite (67%), while Victor Wembanyama dominates rookie talks and the franchise-start vote (83%). Amen Thompson is pegged as a breakout (30%), Durant to Houston leads offseason moves, and Damian Lillard’s waiver is a jaw-dropper. Curry as the league’s top leader sparks debate. The tax-apron rule is the hot roster-management topic. For fantasy, lean into OKC depth and Wembanyama’s impact, monitor Durant’s destination, and watch the evolving coaching landscape.