Cooper Flagg, No. 1 pick, flashed versatile impact in his Mavericks preseason debut: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a block in 14 minutes. He scored in a rapid two-minute stretch, including a coast-to-coast layup and a couple of threes, while handling some point-guard duties without a turnover. A blocked layup by Flagg early sparked a fast break that ended with a Davis dunk, underscoring his defensive motor and playmaking.

Dallas leaned on Flagg’s multi-positional flair as Jason Kidd praised his well-rounded show. Oklahoma City rested regulars on the back-to-back, giving the rookie a clean stage in a 106-89 win. The performance hints at fantasy upside in dynasty formats and adds a compelling element to DAL’s evolving young core.

Oklahoma City leans on the Joe-Hartenstein two man game to power its depth and offense. Joe knocked down 41 percent from beyond the arc and fed off Hartenstein's dribble handoffs, turning them into reliable buckets and a stream of assists last season. As training camp opens, Joe says the chemistry is second nature, with Holmgren and Jalen Williams joining to amplify the flow and boost bench scoring.

The Thunder aim to repeat that success in 2025-26, using heavy off ball movement and Screens to maximize Joe's shooting while Hartenstein acts as the primary catalyst, a blueprint that mirrors learning from DiVincenzo’s Knicks-era play around a similar big man hub. The duo’s continuity could become the engine that keeps OKC rolling in tight games and late possessions.

Lu Dort anchors the Thunder’s guard line, delivering elite defense and a steady 3-point stroke as OKC rides a historic title run into 2025-26. His fantasy floor remains steady thanks to multi-cat upside and top-tier perimeter defense.

Behind Dort, Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe bring defense, playmaking and shooting to a deep, versatile backcourt. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren locked in as the core, OKC enters the season as a premier multi-category fantasy club with continued title upside.

Isaiah Joe is framed by three goals for the 2025-26 season: sustain a 40% three-point clip, deepen bench chemistry with Isaiah Hartenstein to fuel secondary scoring, and push for a spot in the All-Star 3-Point Contest. Joe’s shooting history and the Hartenstein connection give OKC a reliable outside spark and smoother off-ball movement.

With OKC’s core — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren — locked in via extensions, Joe’s role could amplify the second unit’s scoring punch. A high-visibility 3-point contest berth would raise his profile and fantasy upside, as the Thunder court a potential back-to-back title run.