Paolo Banchero is flagged as risky in nine-cat formats ahead of the 2025-26 season, while LaMelo Ball and Joel Embiid face durability questions that could sink early-round value. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard carry injury risk, and Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox are watched for stability amid roster shifts with the Kings. The host argues for a simple drafting path, prioritizing healthy, versatile contributors over high-variance upside to maximize matchups from opening night.