Guard play in 2025-26 centers on ball-dominant creators who score and distribute. SGA tops the list after guiding Oklahoma City to a title and earning a four-year, 285 million extension; Doncic is with the Lakers after a blockbuster swap; Edwards, Curry and Mitchell sit close behind.

Brunson, Cunningham, Booker, Harden and Morant complete the top-10, each offering heavy usage and clutch upside. The ranking prizes efficiency, durability and playmaking, while rosters shift around new coaches. Fantasy managers should target this group for volume scoring, assists and multi-category value.

Cavaliers throttle Pistons in preseason, flashing a stifling defensive identity as they roll to their first win. Mobley anchors the paint with three blocks and two steals, Mitchell shines offensively with 17 points and trio of steals, and Allen adds 15 as Cleveland clamped Detroit. Lonzo Ball impressed off the bench with three blocks, signaling a cohesive defensive fit in Cleveland. The result hints at a top-tier D again in 2025-26, ahead of Opening Night vs New York.

With Ball replacing Ty Jerome and a strengthening defensive backbone, Cleveland’s depth looks ready to support a repeat of elite rim protection and disruptive play. The early test comes on Oct. 22 at MSG against the Knicks, a potential East showdown that could set the tone for the Cavs’ regular-season trajectory.