Preseason NBA fantasy primer maps out who is likely to start for every team and where minute battles could tilt early-season ceilings. Hawks lean on Trae Young with Porzingis up front, while guard depth comes from Kennard and Alexander-Walker. Cavaliers rely on Garland and Mitchell behind a steady Mobley-Allen frontcourt, with Lonzo Ball eyeing a notable early role if he’s healthy. Knicks center around Brunson and Bridges, while Keegan Murray and the Kings' backcourt keep fantasy eyes peeled for swing minutes.

Across the league, expect early rotation shuffles to shape value: Sharpe and Clowney push for Nets minutes, Neemias Queta and Kalkbrenner stir Celtics’ center plans, and a bevy of vets on aging rosters demand close watch for injury-driven upside. This is a fantasy compass for the next four weeks of preseason action.