DMAC NBA Fantasy Bible and Old Man Squad drop a value-forward look at early-season targets. Murray carries enormous upside when healthy, Garland offers solid per-game counting stats even with a brief start, and Murphy looks like a safe late-round breakout as Zion returns. Poeltl anchors the middle rounds, Clingan adds rookie upside, Turner provides steady boards and blocks, and Zion’s health underscores the Pelicans’ ceiling. Injury timing, leadership roles, and ADP shifts drive the draft-day decisions.

Preseason breakdown: Portland’s youth surge, the Spurs’ rookie-driven ceiling, and East grit drive bets as camp news shapes fantasy upside. Portland’s mix of Sharp, Henderson, and a veteran-in-the-trenches like Holiday points to a defensive identity and a potential over as the season opens. The Spurs lean on Wembanyama, Harper, and Bryant for defense and pace, with teams like Chicago, Atlanta, Philly, and the Lakers weighing health and depth as early-season narratives unfold.

The discussion also critiques health volatility—Embiid in Philly, Davis in L.A.—and whether there’s enough dependable scoring around star duos to push lines. As camps churn, sleepers emerge and lines shift, offering fresh angles for fantasy managers and bettors alike.

A summer of roster turnover places leadership on a shared stage for the Celtics, with Derek White urging a deeper bond among a core now joined by new talents. The group prioritizes off-court connection—games, concerts, and a growing podcast—to accelerate learning and trust while pushing a faster, more transition-oriented attack on the floor.

From San Antonio to Portland and beyond, White and the veterans describe a collective charge: elevate JB, Payton Pritchard, and Sam Hauser, lean into a more ball-friendly system, and pressure turnovers to generate easier buckets. The aim is a cohesive, competitive season where leadership is a team affair rather than a single figurehead.

Anthony Simons joins Boston with excitement about the Celtics’ spacing and the chance to showcase his shooting on a national stage. He envisions a role where he can catch and shoot, play off the ball, and grow alongside Payton Pritchard, Derek White, Sam Hauser, and Jaylen Brown, all while weaving into Jason Tatum’s gravity.

The conversation covers adapting to Boston’s culture, embracing the system, and the journey from Portland to a blue-blood franchise. Light moments about dunk contests, a T-Mac jersey, and the rallying Celtics vibe cap a plan to maximize his offensive impact and fantasy upside.