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Giannis Antetokounmpo anchors fantasy forward rankings for 2025-26, with Milwaukee’s post-overhaul outlook shaping his ceiling and free-throw risk intact. Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant headline the next tier, but durability and new-team contexts temper their floors. A rising wave—led by Jalen Williams, Jalen Johnson and Cooper Flagg—adds high-end upside, while Zion Williamson’s health and Franz Wagner’s shooting loom large for category formats. The top-50 blends proven stars with a robust rookie-class, emphasizing workload, efficiency and health in a crowded landscape.

Which forwards in this ranking have the clearest top-15 upside if health cooperates?How should you balance risk vs. upside when drafting this forward group?Which rookie should fantasy managers prioritize in coming drafts?What strategy best suits Zion Williamson’s health risk in drafts?

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@Anthony Davis | Dallas Mavericks | NBA

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@Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks | NBA

@DeMar DeRozan | Sacramento Kings | NBA

@Deni Avdija | Portland Trail Blazers | NBA

@Franz Wagner | Orlando Magic | NBA

@Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | NBA

@Jalen Johnson | Atlanta Hawks | NBA

@Jalen Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder | NBA

@Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies | NBA

@Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | NBA

@Jimmy Butler III | Golden State Warriors | NBA

@Josh Hart | New York Knicks | NBA

@Julius Randle | Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA

@Kawhi Leonard | LA Clippers | NBA

@Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets | NBA

@Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz | NBA

@LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA

@Michael Porter Jr. | Brooklyn Nets | NBA

@Mikal Bridges | New York Knicks | NBA

@Miles Bridges | Charlotte Hornets | NBA

@Norman Powell | Miami Heat | NBA

@OG Anunoby | New York Knicks | NBA

@Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | NBA

@Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers | NBA

@Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors | NBA

@Trey Murphy | New Orleans Pelicans | NBA

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October 15, 2025

Fantasy Basketball League Winners: Well-Rounded Targets for 2025 (Categories) | Fantasy News

Dan Palyo

Rotoballer

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@Myles Turner | Milwaukee Bucks | NBA

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@P.J. Washington | Dallas Mavericks | NBA

@Tari Eason | Houston Rockets | NBA

@Toumani Camara | Portland Trail Blazers | NBA

@Trey Murphy III | New Orleans Pelicans | NBA

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October 10, 2025

Warriors' Steph Curry could be NBA's biggest beneficiary of new rule

Alex Simon

SFGATE

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September 28, 2025

Noticably slimmer Zion Williamson: 'I haven't felt like this since college' - NBC Sports

NBC Sports

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September 27, 2025

What might a Rui Hachimura extension look like for the Lakers? | Silver Screen and Roll

Bryan Toporek

Silver Screen and Roll

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September 24, 2025

Fantasy Basketball Forwards 2025-26: Top 50 rankings, season outlooks, key stats - NBC Sports

@raphiellej

NBC Sports

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@Cameron Johnson | Denver Nuggets | NBA

@Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks | NBA

@DeMar DeRozan | Sacramento Kings | NBA

@Deni Avdija | Portland Trail Blazers | NBA

@Franz Wagner | Orlando Magic | NBA

@Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | NBA

@Jalen Johnson | Atlanta Hawks | NBA

@Jalen Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder | NBA

@Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies | NBA

@Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | NBA

@Jimmy Butler III | Golden State Warriors | NBA

@Josh Hart | New York Knicks | NBA

@Julius Randle | Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA

@Kawhi Leonard | LA Clippers | NBA

@Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets | NBA

@Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz | NBA

@LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA

@Michael Porter Jr. | Brooklyn Nets | NBA

@Mikal Bridges | New York Knicks | NBA

@Miles Bridges | Charlotte Hornets | NBA

@Norman Powell | Miami Heat | NBA

@OG Anunoby | New York Knicks | NBA

@Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | NBA

@Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers | NBA

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