Austin Reeves leads a rapid-fire stock list, with Onyeka Okongwu and Kristaps Porzingis anchoring the frontcourt bets. The chatter pivots to Ausar kamara/Asar Thompson, Dante DiVincenzo, and late-round bigs like Jakob Poeltl, Miles Turner, Isaiah Jackson, and Mitchell Robinson. The discussion prioritizes build-aware value, multi-cat upside, and managing risk as rotations shift this preseason.

Guard stacks stay fluid: Ty Jerome and Ty Jerome-adjacent targets surface as punt options, while the big man pool is crowded but scoring, rebounding, and blocking upside can still unlock top-100 seasons in wider drafts. Confidence grows around players with clear roles and durable output across categories.

Anthony Davis headlines a West loaded with questions: a 15‑pound rise and top‑75 chatter collide with Kyrie Irving’s health and the Lakers’ margin for error, testing fantasy projections on durability and usage. Golden State’s Kerr faces a similar crossroad as the core ages, while the Suns’ Beal‑Durant‑ Booker trio and Minnesota’s Edwards loom as key fantasy anchors in a crowded landscape. Morant’s availability and Markkanen’s role in Utah underscore the risk‑reward dynamic this season.

From roster‑fit debates to injury risk, the episode maps a West‑wide chessboard: who can sustain high usage, which teams endure absences, and where lottery teams might surprise with breakout players. The core takeaway for fantasy leagues: health, role clarity, and adaptability will drive value in a volatile, veteran‑leaning West.