Max Kulish outlines punt strategies for 2025-26 fantasy basketball, showing how punting threes, FT%, FG%, or assists reshapes rosters and boosts value when a category is skipped. He lists prime targets per build, weighs risk against upside, and highlights sleepers who gain prominence as soon as a category is punted.

Focus areas include: punting threes to lean into big men and mid-range efficiency, punting FT% around Giannis-like anchors, punting FG% with high-volume shooters, and punting assists by avoiding high-assist playmakers. Concrete targets and situational picks drive actionable drafting plans for savvy rosters.

Year-two players anchor the 2025-26 fantasy landscape, led by Donovan Clingan's late-season move into Portland's starting lineup and strong rebounding/blocks. Edey, Sarr and Ware project sustained frontcourt value with varying health and role risk, while Missi and Castle offer versatile multi-category floors.

A deeper cohort—Buzelis, George, Sheppard, Bona, Filipowski, Wells, McCain, Carrington, Dunn, Risacher, Collier, da Silva, Holland and Mitchell—could swing fantasy leagues with minutes and fit should roster changes unlock roles.

The Phoenix Suns are set to face the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 16. Both teams are struggling this season, with the Suns positioned 11th in the Western Conference despite winning three of their last four games, while the Wizards, sitting at 15th in the Eastern Conference, have lost seven straight.

Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with an average of 27.2 points per game, while rookie Alexandre Sarr is starting to make an impact for the Wizards, averaging 12 points and 8 rebounds in January. This clash highlights the contrasting fortunes of both franchises as the Suns aim for a playoff push and the Wizards look to break a lengthy losing streak.

The Week 13 fantasy basketball landscape features a mix of teams scheduled for four, three, and two games, creating opportunities for savvy roster decisions. Players with low utilization rates but significant production potential will be spotlighted for starts, while underperforming athletes will be advised for sits.

The week highlights players like Kelly Oubre from the Philadelphia 76ers, who is experiencing a resurgence with an impressive all-around game, making him a strong start candidate. Similarly, Shaedon Sharpe of the Portland Trail Blazers stands out with a remarkable scoring streak, warranting a start due to his high performance.

On the flip side, Collin Sexton of the Utah Jazz may be more suitable for the bench this week due to limited scoring potential and game opportunities. Among forwards, Deni Avdija and Jaime Jaquez are recommended starts, capitalizing on their expanded roles and recent performances.

In the center category, Alexandre Sarr of the Washington Wizards shows promise, while Jusuf Nurkic from the Phoenix Suns struggles to maintain relevance and should be sat for the week.

The Oklahoma City Thunder showcased their dominance against the Washington Wizards with a resounding 136-95 victory, marking their largest win of the 2024-25 season. This impressive win saw the Thunder hold their opponents under 100 points for the 17th time this season, demonstrating their defensive prowess.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted the night by reaching his 10,000th career point, scoring 27 points in just 30 minutes. His performance included a mix of free throw shooting and key contributions, including seven rebounds and four assists, marking a game-high plus-minus of +30. The Thunder had seven players scoring in double digits, with Aaron Wiggins also shining off the bench.