LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller loom as the Hornets’ franchise-building duo, with Ball as the primary shot creator and Miller as the evolving 3-point and two-way scorer. The piece argues Ball's ceiling eclipses Miller’s due to his elite playmaking and range, health permitting, while both form a modern, high-ceiling backcourt that could anchor a championship run under Jeff Peterson and Charles Lee.

Charlotte's offseason reshaped the Hornets around LaMelo Ball, adding spacing and guard depth to lift Ball's playmaking and efficiency. A crowded backcourt may cap Nick Smith Jr.'s minutes unless injuries create opportunities. Moussa Diabate moves into a starting role at center, testing his ceiling, while Charles Lee benefits from a deeper, more stable rotation. Jeff Peterson steadies the plan, setting Ball up for a prime, fantasy-friendly year.

Boston adds Chris Boucher, boosting defensive versatility and floor spacing for fantasy depth. Charlotte's Ball--Bridges--Plumlee core keeps tempo and rim pressure alive, while Derrick Rose’s Bulls legacy and the Hornets’ 2025-26 outlook shape late-round value. Josh Jackson and Mason Plumlee offer swing-game appeal for CHA; the mix could unlock value across multiple fantasy rosters this season.

Victor Wembanyama leads Zach Reifschneider 2025-26 dynasty rankings, viewed as a long term cheat code with multi category impact. Cooper Flagg is pegged as a generational rookie in the top tier, while Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum get re assessed after Achilles injuries. LaMelo Ball is labeled high upside but risky health wise, and Kevin Durant is projected to remain Houston s go to star. The Bubble section flags Derik Queen, Cam Thomas and Nikola Topic as breakout candidates, and 2025 draftees are watched for immediate top 100 potential.