Seven breakout bets loom large for this fantasy season: Deni Avdija, Austin Reaves, Mark Williams, Peyton Pritchard, Donovan Clingan, Tumani Kamara, and Assar Thompson. Each arrives with real late-round upside and a plausible path to 9-cat or 8-cat value, based on minutes, usage shifts, and improving efficiency. The host highlights ADP movement, notes turnover dynamics, and stresses punt-turnover builds as a viable strategy for chasing these breakout candidates. The Blazers’ shifting rotation and the Celtics’ revamped container of bigs provide context for how these players may carve steady roles and hit ceilings in the mid-to-late rounds.

Key themes: late-round targets with clear minutes paths, a focus on efficiency and defensive stats, and the importance of roster construction that buffers risk (rest days, back-to-backs). The show blends player-floor analysis with practical draft tactics, urging fantasy managers to target these names in the mid rounds and monitor ADP shifts as drafts approach.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander anchors a value-forward draft approach, crowned as the clear first-round value on Yahoo's board thanks to last season's fantasy totals and elite per-game pace. Tyrese Maxi follows as the round-two target, especially if Joel Embiid and Paul George miss time to start the year, offering big-volume scoring and reliable counting stats. Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry anchor the upper-middle rounds, with Durant's high usage tempered by durability concerns and Curry's upside hinging on health. Derrick White lands in round four as a true across-the-board producer, while Jimmy Butler anchors a high-floor, durability-conscious fifth-round plan. OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, and Donovan Clingan populate mid-rounds with steady multi-category value and upside. A balanced build, aiming for five-to-six assist-threaded contributors and strong safety nets, drives Dan Bespers’ mid-round selections. The episode also touches on late-round sleepers like Keegan Murray and Austin Reeves as potential swing picks to push a roster over the ADP floor.

Across the board, the strategy emphasizes value over name-brand prestige, prioritizing players who can deliver in multiple categories even when their usage varies week-to-week. The host argues for targeted exposure to high-floor veterans and a few high-upside youngsters to weather rest days and injuries. The overall takeaway: identify those mid-round stalwarts who can anchor several categories, then fill gaps with high-variance scorers who can swing week-to-week outcomes in favor of your fantasy squad.

Jakob Poeltl anchors late-round value with top-50 upside when healthy, but rest days and a 25-game absence keep his floor volatile. Jalen Suggs carries elite steals upside if he stays on the floor, but injury risk keeps his ceiling tempered. Payton Pritchard can push into strong 9-cat value in Boston’s shuffled lineup, while Shaedon Sharpe and Onyeka Okongwu offer high-upside, high-usage paths with caveats in efficiency and role clarity. Kristaps Porzingis, Miles Bridges, Scoot Henderson and Desmond Bane add varied pathways—floor-safe totals, durability, and breakout potential in a crowded 9-cat landscape.

Careful construction around these names can unlock strong roto totals and 9-cat upside this season, especially when rosters are built to weather rest days and shifting rotations. The episode dives into how changes in starting lineups, rest schedules, and new teammates impact usage, efficiency, and categoricals, framing a pragmatic ladder for late-round fantasy growth and early-round risk.

Portland’s off-season shuffle has created a mega-ambitious guard rotation with Scoot Henderson at the center of the fantasy conversation. The backcourt is crowded—Drew Holiday is expected to start, Anfernee Simons remains a top-scoring option, and seven players could plausibly claim starting spots for five slots. The decisions at forward and center tighten the field: Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija are primed to start on the wings, while Donovan Clingan is the anchor at center behind Donovon Klingan’s presumed role.

Shaden Sharp’s trajectory remains a wild card—elite athleticism with defensive lapses, yet big finishing upside in the second half of last season gives him a real breakout ceiling if he earns a larger role. Jeremy Grant’s $100M contract amplifies the question marks around his role and minutes, especially if Portland leans smaller with Camara and Avdija contributing big-ball handling. Scoot’s path to a primary creator job hinges on improved decision-making and finishing, while Henderson’s shooting and rim prowess should help him sustain big usage. The ownership story adds a layer of long-term uncertainty, but the roster moves still imply a real push toward relevance in fantasy leagues this season.

The AllNBA Show dives deep into the highlights of the Summer League, focusing on standout players like Hansen Yang of the Portland Trail Blazers and Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs. Yang, a dynamic 20-year-old player from China, impressed with his elite passing and ability to organize play, proving to be a natural leader on the court. Harper displayed a mature playing style, demonstrating an ability to control the game and get to his spots efficiently.

Also on the radar are Trey Johnson, who showcased his scoring prowess, and Drew Timme, who continues to dominate with his strong presence. Cole Swider made a mark with his sharpshooting, while David Jones Garcia emerged as a surprise powerhouse, proving he can score at any level. Ryan Nemhard, brother of Andrew, was noted for his similar playing style, bringing a blend of quickness and passing ability. The episode wraps up with insights into the evolving landscape of the NBA as some players prepare for a successful transition into the league.