Luka Doncic’s offseason conditioning boost elevates him as the centerpiece for Los Angeles, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cade Cunningham anchor Tier 1 with elite scoring and playmaking. Tier 2 leans veteran-heavy but dynamic, headlined by Brunson, Mitchell, Young, Curry and Edwards. Mid-pack tiers spotlight Fox, Booker, Ball, Morant and Harden’s continued durability. The piece doubles as a fantasy cheat sheet, spotlighting usage, health risk and lineup shifts for 2025-26.