Five fantasy basketball experts reveal their five must-draft players for the season, signaling where the draft crowd will chase early-round staples and where shrewd upside can be found. Edwards sits at the center of Minnesota’s offensive engine, with MVP-like potential if the Wolves sustain chemistry post-trade. Banchero benefits from spacing after the Magic add Desmond Bane, while Giddey should push triple-doubles with Chicago’s lineup. Ayton anchors a Lakers frontcourt, Porter Jr. could explode in Brooklyn, and a raft of rookies and WYSIWYG veterans sit as late-round gambles. The consensus pieces together a draft blueprint built on usage, health, and role clarity.