Round-two ADP battles drive late-round strategy and risk assessment. Harden surfaces as a strong second-round anchor, while Paulo Banchero is cautioned off early in 2nd-rounds. Steph Curry edges LeBron in the head-to-head shuffle, with Tyrese Maxey offering youth and upside in the same tier. Alperen Sengun, Evan Mobley, and Jaylen Williams anchor the next wave—opter for efficiency, minutes, and category-specific gains based on build.

Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, and Donovan Mitchell push for top-15 value, while Scotty Barnes and Jaylen Brunson probe the middle rounds. KD’s all-around appeal remains elite, and Durant over Mitchell or Barnes is a live angle depending on scoring and efficiency gains. FanDuel and Fantrax tie-ins frame the week’s betting and dynasty considerations.

Kawhi Leonard’s health and the Clippers’ long arc anchor this chat, weighing the ceiling with Kawhi available versus the durability risk. The panel flags the franchise’s brand impact and playoff viability as tied to his health, with balance between load management and chasing a title.

The discussion widens to Durant, Curry, and era-defining greatness, using Curry’s 2022 title and Durant’s two-way impact as lenses for fantasy value and legacy. Brunson and Towns in NYC are assessed under rising East pressure, while streaming economics and media pace shape how fantasy owners chase value in a game demanding both quantity and context.