Houston starts in front
Doncic, Trae and Zion power the strongest availability-adjusted opening lineup in our model.
01THE FRONT PAGEISSUE NO. 3
360 PICKS · 24 FRANCHISES · ONE COMPLETE STARTUP
THE BOARD
IS CLOSED
Fifteen rounds produced 24 different answers to the same dynasty question. Houston opens with the strongest present-tense profile, Orlando owns the deepest three-year portfolio, and twelve Week 1 matchups are ready to test every theory.
Orlando plays the long game
Edwards anchors the top three-year portfolio, with development bets spread across multiple positions.
Week 1 has a headline
Houston–Atlanta pairs the present-day favorite with the board's most consistent value hunter.
The draft chose the windows. The schedule will decide who can keep them open.
02DRAFT VERDICTISSUE NO. 3
FIFTEEN ROUNDS,
THREE KINDS OF WINNER
A startup draft cannot be judged by one list. We separated immediate production, three-year portfolio strength and selection value so that veteran contenders and patient rebuilds are evaluated by the plans they actually chose.
Best opening roster
Houston Rockets
POWER NO. 1Doncic and Trae create the league's strongest playmaking base. Zion, Herro, Gafford, Hartenstein and Aldama give the top eight enough scoring and interior work to survive the turnover tax.
Best three-year portfolio
Orlando Magic
FUTURE NO. 1Anthony Edwards carries today's production while Buzelis, Fears, Murray-Boyles, Ament and Burries create several separate development paths. The risk is patience, not a lack of upside.
Best value accumulation
Atlanta Hawks
VALUE NO. 1Atlanta repeatedly selected players after the wider expert market expected them to go. That does not guarantee wins, but it leaves more room for positive return on draft cost.
THE IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONNew York is the strongest all-around challenger: second in opening power and fifth over three years. Minnesota ranks only 16th for opening power but second over three years. Oklahoma City is third now and 22nd later. The model rewards a coherent plan, then shows its cost.
03OPENING POWER INDEXISSUE NO. 3
THE FIRST
PECKING ORDER
Houston, New York and Oklahoma City open at the front. This is an editorial estimate of current roster strength, not a standings prediction.
| # | Team | Index | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston Rockets | 321.1 | Title lane |
| 2 | New York Knicks | 315.4 | Title lane |
| 3 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 314.8 | Title lane |
| 4 | Indiana Pacers | 306.3 | Title lane |
| 5 | Chicago Bulls | 304.3 | Title lane |
| 6 | Toronto Raptors | 299.8 | Title lane |
| 7 | Memphis Grizzlies | 295.0 | Playoff lane |
| 8 | Miami Heat | 294.7 | Playoff lane |
| 9 | Atlanta Hawks | 292.8 | Playoff lane |
| 10 | Seattle Sonics | 281.8 | Playoff lane |
| 11 | Dallas Mavericks | 278.8 | Playoff lane |
| 12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 275.2 | Playoff lane |
| # | Team | Index | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Detroit Pistons | 266.1 | Volatile middle |
| 14 | Los Angeles Clippers | 265.4 | Volatile middle |
| 15 | San Antonio Spurs | 260.8 | Volatile middle |
| 16 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 256.4 | Volatile middle |
| 17 | Sacramento Kings | 254.3 | Volatile middle |
| 18 | Golden State Warriors | 249.5 | Volatile middle |
| 19 | Boston Celtics | 247.1 | Development first |
| 20 | Charlotte Hornets | 237.6 | Development first |
| 21 | Milwaukee Bucks | 233.7 | Development first |
| 22 | Brooklyn Nets | 217.5 | Development first |
| 23 | Orlando Magic | 209.9 | Development first |
| 24 | Los Angeles Lakers | 207.1 | Development first |
Method: each team's best eight availability-adjusted 2025–26 fantasy scoring rates, plus 22% of bench depth. Availability reaches full weight at 65 estimated games. The index does not know future injuries, daily lineup choices or schedule density; small gaps should be treated as ties.
Houston
Creation and efficient finishing produce the highest current index.
New York
Depth across scoring, assists, blocks and steals creates the safest shape.
Oklahoma City
The oldest roster is also one of the most ready to win immediately.
04THREE-YEAR OUTLOOKISSUE NO. 3
THE LONG VIEW
HAS NEW LEADERS
Orlando and Minnesota rise when age, market confidence and proven production are viewed together. Houston is the rare roster that stays near the top in both windows.
| # | Team | Index | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Magic | 657.9 | Elite runway |
| 2 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 637.1 | Elite runway |
| 3 | Houston Rockets | 624.4 | Elite runway |
| 4 | Sacramento Kings | 619.4 | Elite runway |
| 5 | New York Knicks | 610.7 | Elite runway |
| 6 | Charlotte Hornets | 598.1 | Elite runway |
| 7 | Seattle Sonics | 595.0 | Strong runway |
| 8 | Miami Heat | 591.8 | Strong runway |
| 9 | Boston Celtics | 591.2 | Strong runway |
| 10 | Brooklyn Nets | 590.5 | Strong runway |
| 11 | Memphis Grizzlies | 581.8 | Strong runway |
| 12 | Toronto Raptors | 581.7 | Strong runway |
| # | Team | Index | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Dallas Mavericks | 576.8 | Balanced clock |
| 14 | Los Angeles Clippers | 576.3 | Balanced clock |
| 15 | Golden State Warriors | 574.7 | Balanced clock |
| 16 | Detroit Pistons | 572.2 | Balanced clock |
| 17 | Chicago Bulls | 569.2 | Balanced clock |
| 18 | Indiana Pacers | 566.1 | Balanced clock |
| 19 | Milwaukee Bucks | 547.9 | Short or uncertain |
| 20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 530.1 | Short or uncertain |
| 21 | Atlanta Hawks | 526.9 | Short or uncertain |
| 22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 520.4 | Short or uncertain |
| 23 | Los Angeles Lakers | 518.1 | Short or uncertain |
| 24 | San Antonio Spurs | 517.7 | Short or uncertain |
Method: a blended three-year score using a broad external expert market view, age curve and supplied 2025–26 fantasy production, with the top eight weighted most heavily and bench value included at 18%. It measures portfolio quality, not certainty.
Orlando
Anthony Edwards supplies the bridge from prospects to actual production.
Minnesota
Length, youth and several plausible leaps create a deep appreciation case.
Houston
Doncic, Trae, Zion and Herro keep the future attached to an immediate contender.
05DRAFT REPORT CARDSISSUE NO. 3
WHO LEFT THE ROOM
WITH THE MOST?
Houston drafted the best combined present and future case. New York built the most complete statistical shape. Orlando accepted early losses for the league's best development portfolio. The hardest grades belong to teams whose plan requires either perfect health or several simultaneous prospect hits.
Strongest overall
Houston · A
No roster matches its immediate index and top-three future grade. The cost is a turnover-heavy guard base and meaningful reliance on Zion's availability.
Most complete
New York · A−
Elite guard creation, defensive events and useful depth. It lacks Houston's singular offensive ceiling but carries fewer structural holes.
Best patient build
Orlando · A−
A first-place future portfolio with Anthony Edwards as insulation. Immediate production ranks 23rd, so patience must be real rather than rhetorical.
Best market discipline
Atlanta · B+
Repeated value wins and Jokic's weekly floor. The roster is older than its bargains may suggest, and LeBron's clock compresses the plan.
Highest execution risk
Lakers · C+
The youngest build can become much better than this grade. Today, Banchero carries too much of the proven production while multiple prospects need favorable outcomes at once.
Most urgent clock
Oklahoma City · B
Third in current power and loaded with established stars. The 22nd-place future grade means this roster must cash in quickly.
GRADING STANDARDGrades evaluate roster construction at the chosen timeline. They do not grade managers, predict standings or convert one external ranking into a verdict. Brooklyn receives the same treatment: 22nd now, 10th later, with a coherent youth plan and a clearly limited current floor.
06WEST TEAM TO WATCHISSUE NO. 3
HOUSTON BUILT
AN OFFENSE FIRST
Luka Doncic and Trae Young can lead the league in usable creation. The question is whether Houston's supporting cast converts that volume efficiently enough to absorb turnovers and volatile availability.
Why the model buys it
Two engines, several finishers
Doncic recorded 62.76 FP/G in the supplied 2025–26 export. Trae adds another elite assist source, while Zion, Herro, Gafford and Hartenstein convert guard creation into scoring, rebounds and efficient makes.
The scoring system doubles every assist but removes two points per turnover. Houston will pay the tax; the model believes the creation is still worth more.
1stOpening power index
3rdThree-year portfolio
26.1Average known age
0Flagged low-game top-eight profiles in model
Real-life context
Doncic owns the Laker offense
At Lakers media day, Doncic said he was fully recovered from the hamstring injury and entered camp as the clear focal point after LeBron James' departure. That role supports Houston's entire architecture.
Failure point
Zion is the multiplier
Houston does not need Zion to be the primary creator. It needs him available enough to turn high-volume playmaking into rim pressure and efficient fantasy events.
07EAST TEAM TO WATCHISSUE NO. 3
NEW YORK HAS
NO EMPTY CATEGORY
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and De'Aaron Fox give New York four different ways to control a matchup. The later rounds protected the same shape rather than chasing a second identity.
Why the model buys it
Creation plus defensive events
Gilgeous-Alexander and Fox can drive assists and scoring. Jackson adds four-point blocks, while Bane, Wallace and Eason can contribute without dominating possessions.
New York ranks second for the opening week and fifth over three years. That is the league's narrowest gap between a title push and long-term stability.
2ndOpening power index
5thThree-year portfolio
27.0Average known age
4Top-80 draft selections on roster
Winning detail
The bench mirrors the starters
Wallace, Eason, Queta and Herb Jones add defense and low-usage production. That matters in a daily league where eight active spots can change throughout a six-day matchup.
Pressure point
Frontcourt depth must hold
Jackson carries much of the elite big-man rate. New York is deep, but a missed Jackson week changes the balance more than a missed perimeter role player.
08NBA NEWS WIREISSUE NO. 3
CAMP OPENS.
ROLES START MOVING.
The NBA regular season starts October 20, the same day as the IDL's first scoring period. Training camps opened September 29, preseason began October 3, and final roster decisions arrive October 19.
Indiana watch
Haliburton's return changes the East
NBA.com's Indiana preview describes Haliburton as healthy and 16 months removed from the Achilles injury. For IDL Indiana, that makes the 1.08 selection less a stash and more the lead guard of a veteran contender.
Los Angeles
Doncic says the hamstring is behind him
The Lakers' focal point entered media day fully recovered, important context for the player drafted 1.03 by Houston.
New surroundings
Giannis and LaMelo reset roles
The official schedule places Giannis in Miami and LaMelo in Minnesota, major context shifts for IDL Dallas and Cleveland even though fantasy ownership does not change.
Comeback class
Tatum, Durant, Irving and Lillard carry uncertainty
NBA.com's comeback report makes return timing one of the season's largest fantasy variables. Miami, Oklahoma City and the Clippers hold those bets.
Opening night
Three games begin the real evidence
Boston–Detroit, Philadelphia–New York and Oklahoma City–San Antonio open the NBA season. IDL projections begin giving way to actual roles immediately.
09ALL 24 FRANCHISESISSUE NO. 3
EVERY TEAM,
ONE HONEST READ
Power is the immediate model rank, 3YR is the three-year portfolio rank, and Value measures selection timing against a broad expert market. None is an official league standing.
10
PWR 10 · 3YR 7 · VALUE 6
Seattle Sonics
A contender with a franchise cheat code. Wembanyama and Booker give Seattle a rare floor-ceiling pairing, while Smith, Bailey and Barrett keep the age curve favorable. The missing piece is a second organizing guard when Booker sits.
Complete roster: Victor Wembanyama, Devin Booker, Jabari Smith, Ace Bailey, RJ Barrett, Miles Bridges, Bennedict Mathurin, Mitchell Robinson, AJ Green, Jake LaRavia, Aaron Wiggins, Karlo Matkovic, Vit Krejci, Kevin Huerter, Dean Wade
09
PWR 9 · 3YR 21 · VALUE 1
Atlanta Hawks
Value discipline, veteran consequences. Jokic, Daniels and LeBron were followed by useful rotation certainty. Atlanta repeatedly landed players later than the wider expert market expected, but the LeBron–Draymond–Nurkic layer makes the competitive window immediate.
Complete roster: Nikola Jokic, Dyson Daniels, LeBron James, Kevin Porter, Payton Pritchard, Josh Hart, Jusuf Nurkic, Christian Anderson, Noah Clowney, Draymond Green, Jordan Poole, Drake Powell, Zach Collins, Tobi Lawal, Emanuel Sharp
01
PWR 1 · 3YR 3 · VALUE 23
Houston Rockets
The cleanest opening-week machine. Doncic and Trae create an unmatched assist base; Zion, Herro and Gafford convert it into scoring and interior efficiency. Turnovers will be large, yet the model still sees the league's best immediate eight-man profile.
Complete roster: Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Zion Williamson, Tyler Herro, Keegan Murray, Isaiah Hartenstein, Pelle Larsson, Santi Aldama, Isaiah Stewart, Daniel Gafford, Miles McBride, De'Anthony Melton, Jalen Smith, Javon Small, DaRon Holmes
07
PWR 7 · 3YR 11 · VALUE 18
Memphis Grizzlies
A championship ceiling behind a medical curtain. Flagg and Trey Murphy stabilize the timeline. Davis, Embiid and Porzingis could overwhelm a healthy week, but availability risk is concentrated in the same frontcourt.
Complete roster: Cooper Flagg, Trey Murphy, Anthony Davis, Mikel Brown, Joel Embiid, Maxime Raynaud, Kristaps Porzingis, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Zaccharie Risacher, Meleek Thomas, Malik Monk, Jimmy Butler, Ryan Nembhard, Justin Edwards, Quinten Post
02
PWR 2 · 3YR 5 · VALUE 15
New York Knicks
Few weak statistical lanes. Gilgeous-Alexander, Jackson, Bane and Fox cover creation, scoring and defensive events. Wallace, Eason and Queta deepen the exact categories this scoring system rewards.
Complete roster: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane, De'Aaron Fox, Cason Wallace, Neemias Queta, Tari Eason, Herbert Jones, Jaylin Williams, Max Christie, Isaiah Joe, Spencer Jones, Jordan Goodwin, Goga Bitadze, Al Horford
19
PWR 19 · 3YR 9 · VALUE 11
Boston Celtics
Creation first, certainty later. Cunningham, Edgecombe and Morant can bend defenses; McDaniels, Claxton and Coulibaly supply defensive events. Boston's ceiling rises sharply if Morant's new setting produces stable minutes and usage.
Complete roster: Cade Cunningham, VJ Edgecombe, Jaden McDaniels, Ja Morant, Nicolas Claxton, Andrew Nembhard, Bilal Coulibaly, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Josh Minott, Chris Cenac, Isaiah Jackson, Bruce Thornton, Leonard Miller, Will Richard, Olivier-Maxence Prosper
10ALL 24 FRANCHISESISSUE NO. 3
EVERY TEAM,
ONE HONEST READ
Power is the immediate model rank, 3YR is the three-year portfolio rank, and Value measures selection timing against a broad expert market. None is an official league standing.
23
PWR 23 · 3YR 1 · VALUE 13
Orlando Magic
The strongest three-year portfolio. Edwards is the present-day anchor for a prospect-heavy roster featuring Buzelis, Fears, Murray-Boyles and Ament. It may lose veteran volume early, but no roster has more independent paths to long-term appreciation.
Complete roster: Anthony Edwards, Matas Buzelis, Jeremiah Fears, Collin Murray-Boyles, Nate Ament, Brayden Burries, Tre Johnson, Ron Holland, Thomas Sorber, Kasparas Jakucionis, Nikola Jovic, Mohamed Diawara, Nikola Topic, Tidjane Salaun, Ryan Dunn
04
PWR 4 · 3YR 18 · VALUE 19
Indiana Pacers
A veteran bridge around Haliburton. Reaves, Sabonis, Zubac and Derrick White can carry weekly volume as Haliburton returns. George, LaVine and Beal add name value and scoring, with age and health setting the expiration date.
Complete roster: Tyrese Haliburton, Austin Reaves, Domantas Sabonis, Ivica Zubac, Derrick White, Paul George, Scotty Pippen, Zach LaVine, Taylor Hendricks, Dylan Cardwell, Bradley Beal, Robert Williams, Justin Champagnie, Andre Drummond, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
15
PWR 15 · 3YR 24 · VALUE 3
San Antonio Spurs
A narrow but experienced win-now bet. Maxey and Siakam provide the creation, Gobert the high-value defensive events and Powell the scoring support. The bench is older and the three-year index reflects how quickly the roster must convert.
Complete roster: Tyrese Maxey, Pascal Siakam, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rudy Gobert, Ty Jerome, Norman Powell, Carter Bryant, Davion Mitchell, Jarace Walker, Brook Lopez, Sam Hauser, Klay Thompson, Luke Kennard, T.J. McConnell, Harrison Barnes
06
PWR 6 · 3YR 12 · VALUE 7
Toronto Raptors
Two-way depth with one health hinge. Barnes, Kessler, Coward and Nesmith give Toronto defensive-event upside. Kawhi and Fred VanVleet can lift the ceiling, but availability will determine whether the depth becomes a luxury or a necessity.
Complete roster: Scottie Barnes, Walker Kessler, Cedric Coward, Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Green, P.J. Washington, Aaron Nesmith, Fred VanVleet, Collin Sexton, Precious Achiuwa, Sam Merrill, Julian Strawther, Jaxson Hayes, Dennis Schroder, Javonte Green
16
PWR 16 · 3YR 2 · VALUE 17
Minnesota Timberwolves
Youth, length and multiple growth paths. Jalen Johnson, Clingan, Markkanen, Black, Suggs and Sharpe create a broad athletic base. Primary half-court creation remains the question; the three-year portfolio is already elite.
Complete roster: Jalen Johnson, Donovan Clingan, Lauri Markkanen, Anthony Black, Jalen Suggs, Shaedon Sharpe, Jonathan Kuminga, Kyle Filipowski, Nique Clifford, Cam Spencer, Cody Williams, Yang Hansen, Noah Penda, Bones Hyland, Rasheer Fleming
18
PWR 18 · 3YR 15 · VALUE 9
Golden State Warriors
Big talent, developing guard answers. Sengun and Sarr can dominate the interior scoring equation, with Ausar supplying defensive events. Jaquez and Podziemski steady the floor while Flemings carries the largest backcourt upside.
Complete roster: Alperen Sengun, Alex Sarr, Ausar Thompson, Jaime Jaquez, Brandin Podziemski, Kingston Flemings, Collin Gillespie, Isaiah Collier, Deandre Ayton, Bobby Portis, Jamal Shead, Kris Dunn, Kobe Sanders, Brandon Williams, Charles Bassey
11ALL 24 FRANCHISESISSUE NO. 3
EVERY TEAM,
ONE HONEST READ
Power is the immediate model rank, 3YR is the three-year portfolio rank, and Value measures selection timing against a broad expert market. None is an official league standing.
17
PWR 17 · 3YR 4 · VALUE 24
Sacramento Kings
A young core with real adult minutes. Amen and Giddey supply creation and Jaylen Brown the scoring bridge. Allen, Mark Williams and Lively create productive depth, though three centers can become redundant when schedules compress.
Complete roster: Amen Thompson, Josh Giddey, Jaylen Brown, Jarrett Allen, Michael Porter, Mark Williams, Christian Braun, Dereck Lively, Grayson Allen, Keldon Johnson, Jerami Grant, Bennett Stirtz, Noa Essengue, Joshua Jefferson, Isaiah Evans
08
PWR 8 · 3YR 8 · VALUE 21
Miami Heat
Balanced enough to survive uncertainty. Tatum remains the swing variable, but Avdija, Okongwu, Quickley, Bridges and Vassell give Miami a deep usable middle. The roster grades well in both time horizons without leading either one.
Complete roster: Jayson Tatum, Deni Avdija, Onyeka Okongwu, Immanuel Quickley, Mikal Bridges, Devin Vassell, Wendell Carter, Obi Toppin, Anfernee Simons, Donte DiVincenzo, Rui Hachimura, Tim Hardaway, Gradey Dick, Luke Kornet, Jose Alvarado
22
PWR 22 · 3YR 10 · VALUE 20
Brooklyn Nets
A patient build with a thin current floor. Boozer, Knueppel, Edey, Ajay Mitchell and Beringer make the direction unmistakable. The immediate model ranks Brooklyn 22nd because proven top-end production is scarce; its tenth-place three-year grade rewards the same youth without pretending development is guaranteed.
Complete roster: Cameron Boozer, Kon Knueppel, Zach Edey, Ajay Mitchell, Joan Beringer, Morez Johnson, Scoot Henderson, Ebuka Okorie, Will Riley, De'Andre Hunter, Nolan Traore, Ryan Conwell, Ziaire Williams, Baba Miller, Bogoljub Markovic
11
PWR 11 · 3YR 13 · VALUE 10
Dallas Mavericks
Giannis plus scalable role players. Giannis and Duren set the physical identity. Coby White, Anunoby, Grimes and Steinbach fit without demanding the same possessions, giving Dallas a credible weekly floor and a manageable age curve.
Complete roster: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Duren, Ryan Rollins, Coby White, OG Anunoby, Hannes Steinbach, Quentin Grimes, Brice Sensabaugh, Jaylen Wells, Jay Huff, Walter Clayton, Duncan Robinson, Dominick Barlow, Isaac Okoro, Matisse Thybulle
20
PWR 20 · 3YR 6 · VALUE 5
Charlotte Hornets
One of the league's bolder development bets. Harper, Castle, Queen and Sheppard can become a long-term guard ecosystem. Peyton Watson and Diabate add defense; established high-volume fantasy scoring is still scarce.
Complete roster: Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Derik Queen, Reed Sheppard, Peyton Watson, Allen Graves, Moussa Diabate, Labaron Philon, Yves Missi, Ousmane Dieng, Tristan da Silva, Terrence Shannon, Craig Porter, Steven Adams, Ron Harper
24
PWR 24 · 3YR 23 · VALUE 8
Los Angeles Lakers
Maximum patience, maximum execution risk. Banchero is the only established engine on the league's youngest roster. Peterson, Acuff, Demin, Maluach and De Larrea can appreciate dramatically, but no team asks more projections to break correctly at once.
Complete roster: Paolo Banchero, Darryn Peterson, Darius Acuff, Egor Demin, Khaman Maluach, Jaylon Tyson, Sergio De Larrea, Hugo Gonzalez, GG Jackson, Jayden Quaintance, Asa Newell, Adou Thiero, Jase Richardson, Cam Whitmore, Ben Saraf
12ALL 24 FRANCHISESISSUE NO. 3
EVERY TEAM,
ONE HONEST READ
Power is the immediate model rank, 3YR is the three-year portfolio rank, and Value measures selection timing against a broad expert market. None is an official league standing.
14
PWR 14 · 3YR 14 · VALUE 16
Los Angeles Clippers
Two timelines sharing one locker room. Mitchell, Jalen Williams and Ware offer a strong prime-age spine. Irving, Lillard, Lopez and Holiday make availability central, while Wagler and Karim Lopez belong to a much longer horizon.
Complete roster: Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Williams, Kel'el Ware, Keaton Wagler, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Karim Lopez, Aaron Gordon, Gui Santos, Jrue Holiday, Nikola Vucevic, Adem Bona, Ben Simmons, Bronny James, Drew Peterson
12
PWR 12 · 3YR 20 · VALUE 2
Cleveland Cavaliers
A flexible wing portfolio. LaMelo, Randle and Murray carry creation. Camara, Lendeborg, Collins and Cam Johnson give Cleveland lineup options and helped produce one of the better value signals, although the three-year model remains cautious.
Complete roster: LaMelo Ball, Julius Randle, Jamal Murray, Toumani Camara, Yaxel Lendeborg, John Collins, Cameron Johnson, Naji Marshall, Ja'Kobe Walter, Oso Ighodaro, Marcus Smart, Tarris Reed, Baylor Scheierman, Dru Smith, Patrick Williams
05
PWR 5 · 3YR 17 · VALUE 14
Chicago Bulls
Built to score immediately. Chet, Brunson, Garland, Ingram and Turner create a complete starting frame. Chicago is fifth in the opening power model; the concern is an older support group that can narrow future flexibility.
Complete roster: Chet Holmgren, Jalen Brunson, Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram, Myles Turner, Julian Champagnie, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jakob Poeltl, Tre Jones, Kyle Kuzma, Kelly Oubre Jr., Royce O'Neale, Max Strus, Mario Hezonja, Gary Payton II
03
PWR 3 · 3YR 22 · VALUE 4
Oklahoma City Thunder
The league's clearest title-now declaration. Towns, Durant, Adebayo, Harden and Dejounte can win immediately and place third in the power model. No roster has an older clock, so every missed season carries an unusually high opportunity cost.
Complete roster: Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, James Harden, Dejounte Murray, Andrew Wiggins, CJ McCollum, Dillon Brooks, Paul Reed, Tobias Harris, Alex Caruso, Keon Ellis, Luguentz Dort, Derrick Jones, Trevon Brazile
21
PWR 21 · 3YR 19 · VALUE 12
Milwaukee Bucks
A bridge roster still choosing a shore. Brandon Miller, Caleb Wilson and Keyonte George point forward; Curry and DeRozan point to the present. Naz Reid is the connective piece, but the roster needs the two timelines to overlap rather than alternate.
Complete roster: Brandon Miller, Caleb Wilson, Keyonte George, Stephen Curry, Naz Reid, Aday Mara, Cameron Carr, DeMar DeRozan, Dailyn Swain, Koa Peat, Danny Wolf, Moses Moody, Zuby Ejiofor, Alex Karaban, Richie Saunders
13
PWR 13 · 3YR 16 · VALUE 22
Detroit Pistons
Prime-age balance without a finished hierarchy. Mobley, Dybantsa and Franz Wagner form a compelling long-term top three. Kyshawn George, Dosunmu, Bey and McCain add usable depth; Detroit needs one creator to become a true weekly engine.
Complete roster: Evan Mobley, AJ Dybantsa, Franz Wagner, Kyshawn George, Ayo Dosunmu, Saddiq Bey, Day'Ron Sharpe, Bub Carrington, Jared McCain, Marvin Bagley, Daniss Jenkins, Jock Landale, Jordan Walsh, Ariel Hukporti, Johnny Furphy
13WEEK 1 SCORECARDISSUE NO. 3
TWELVE OPENERS.
ZERO OLD RESULTS.
Period 1 runs October 20–25. Every matchup is currently scheduled at 0–0; the leans below are editorial forecasts based on the opening power model and roster context.
23Orlando Magic
vs22Brooklyn Nets
Editorial lean: Orlando, slight. The two youngest ideas on the slate. Edwards supplies Orlando's best current anchor; Brooklyn needs rookie production to arrive quickly.
19Boston Celtics
vs2New York Knicks
Editorial lean: New York. New York's top-eight profile is deeper and less dependent on one uncertain return.
20Charlotte Hornets
vs11Dallas Mavericks
Editorial lean: Dallas. Giannis gives Dallas the safest weekly centerpiece; Charlotte can close the gap through guard volume and defensive events.
5Chicago Bulls
vs10Seattle Sonics
Editorial lean: Chicago, slight. Chicago has more proven eight-man depth. Wembanyama is the matchup's largest single-player equalizer.
12Cleveland Cavaliers
vs6Toronto Raptors
Editorial lean: Toronto. Toronto's defensive-event base and deeper top eight earn the lean; health can reverse it quickly.
18Golden State Warriors
vs13Detroit Pistons
Editorial lean: Detroit, slight. A close middle-tier opener. Detroit's balanced depth edges Golden State's more concentrated frontcourt case.
1Houston Rockets
vs9Atlanta Hawks
Editorial lean: Houston. The model's No. 1 current roster faces the draft's strongest value accumulator. Elite stars make this the week's headline matchup.
4Indiana Pacers
vs14Los Angeles Clippers
Editorial lean: Indiana. Indiana's usable veteran depth is easier to project today; the Clippers carry more return-to-play uncertainty.
7Memphis Grizzlies
vs24Los Angeles Lakers
Editorial lean: Memphis. If its stars are active, Memphis owns a major production edge. The Lakers are built for future value rather than Week 1 floor.
8Miami Heat
vs3Oklahoma City Thunder
Editorial lean: Oklahoma City, slight. Miami is balanced; Oklahoma City brings a more concentrated veteran scoring ceiling.
17Sacramento Kings
vs21Milwaukee Bucks
Editorial lean: Sacramento. Sacramento's young creators and center depth give it more stable paths to eight productive starters.
15San Antonio Spurs
vs16Minnesota Timberwolves
Editorial lean: San Antonio, slight. The closest model call. San Antonio has veteran certainty; Minnesota has the more valuable long runway.
How to read: the number beside each team is its opening power rank, not a projected score. Daily lineups, NBA schedules, injuries and late roster changes can overwhelm small model differences.
14WEEK 1 FEATURESISSUE NO. 3
THE FAVORITE MEETS
THE VALUE HUNTER
Houston–Atlanta is the opening week's main event: the strongest current roster against the draft's best selection-value profile, with four of basketball's most powerful creators on the same fantasy stage.
Houston Rockets
How Houston wins
Doncic and Trae pile up assists, Gafford and Hartenstein finish efficiently, and Zion supplies enough active games to make the raw ceiling count.
- PWR 1 · deepest current top eight
- 3YR 3 · young stars protect the window
- Key risk · turnovers and Zion availability
VSOCT 20–25
Atlanta Hawks
How Atlanta answers
Jokic erases category gaps, Dyson Daniels creates four-point defensive events, and Atlanta's veteran depth wins the daily availability battle.
- PWR 9 · top-half current roster
- VALUE 1 · consistent draft-cost surplus
- Key risk · an aging supporting clock
Future watch
Orlando vs Brooklyn
Orlando ranks first over three years; Brooklyn ranks tenth. Edwards is the best current player in the matchup, while Brooklyn's rookies must produce earlier than the patient plan requires.
Win-now watch
Miami vs Oklahoma City
Miami's balanced eighth-place profile meets Oklahoma City's concentrated veteran firepower. Tatum's and Durant's return context can change this matchup more than any spreadsheet.
Closest call
San Antonio vs Minnesota
Only one power-rank place separates them. San Antonio owns the safer veterans; Minnesota owns the second-ranked future portfolio.
15OFFICIAL DRAFT LEDGERISSUE NO. 3
ROUNDS 1–4
The final Fantrax export is the authority for every selection. Pick, franchise and player are reproduced in official draft order.
Round 1
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Seattle Sonics | Victor Wembanyama |
| 1.02 | Atlanta Hawks | Nikola Jokic |
| 1.03 | Houston Rockets | Luka Doncic |
| 1.04 | Memphis Grizzlies | Cooper Flagg |
| 1.05 | New York Knicks | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| 1.06 | Boston Celtics | Cade Cunningham |
| 1.07 | Orlando Magic | Anthony Edwards |
| 1.08 | Indiana Pacers | Tyrese Haliburton |
| 1.09 | San Antonio Spurs | Tyrese Maxey |
| 1.10 | Toronto Raptors | Scottie Barnes |
| 1.11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Jalen Johnson |
| 1.12 | Golden State Warriors | Alperen Sengun |
| 1.13 | Sacramento Kings | Amen Thompson |
| 1.14 | Miami Heat | Jayson Tatum |
| 1.15 | Brooklyn Nets | Cameron Boozer |
| 1.16 | Dallas Mavericks | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| 1.17 | Charlotte Hornets | Dylan Harper |
| 1.18 | Los Angeles Lakers | Paolo Banchero |
| 1.19 | Los Angeles Clippers | Donovan Mitchell |
| 1.20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | LaMelo Ball |
| 1.21 | Chicago Bulls | Chet Holmgren |
| 1.22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| 1.23 | Milwaukee Bucks | Brandon Miller |
| 1.24 | Detroit Pistons | Evan Mobley |
Round 2
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 2.01 | Detroit Pistons | AJ Dybantsa |
| 2.02 | Milwaukee Bucks | Caleb Wilson |
| 2.03 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Kevin Durant |
| 2.04 | Chicago Bulls | Jalen Brunson |
| 2.05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Julius Randle |
| 2.06 | Los Angeles Clippers | Jalen Williams |
| 2.07 | Los Angeles Lakers | Darryn Peterson |
| 2.08 | Charlotte Hornets | Stephon Castle |
| 2.09 | Dallas Mavericks | Jalen Duren |
| 2.10 | Brooklyn Nets | Kon Knueppel |
| 2.11 | Miami Heat | Deni Avdija |
| 2.12 | Sacramento Kings | Josh Giddey |
| 2.13 | Golden State Warriors | Alex Sarr |
| 2.14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Donovan Clingan |
| 2.15 | Toronto Raptors | Walker Kessler |
| 2.16 | San Antonio Spurs | Pascal Siakam |
| 2.17 | Indiana Pacers | Austin Reaves |
| 2.18 | Orlando Magic | Matas Buzelis |
| 2.19 | Boston Celtics | VJ Edgecombe |
| 2.20 | New York Knicks | Jaren Jackson |
| 2.21 | Memphis Grizzlies | Trey Murphy |
| 2.22 | Houston Rockets | Trae Young |
| 2.23 | Atlanta Hawks | Dyson Daniels |
| 2.24 | Seattle Sonics | Devin Booker |
Round 3
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 3.01 | Detroit Pistons | Franz Wagner |
| 3.02 | Milwaukee Bucks | Keyonte George |
| 3.03 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Bam Adebayo |
| 3.04 | Chicago Bulls | Darius Garland |
| 3.05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Jamal Murray |
| 3.06 | Los Angeles Clippers | Kel'el Ware |
| 3.07 | Los Angeles Lakers | Darius Acuff |
| 3.08 | Charlotte Hornets | Derik Queen |
| 3.09 | Dallas Mavericks | Ryan Rollins |
| 3.10 | Brooklyn Nets | Zach Edey |
| 3.11 | Miami Heat | Onyeka Okongwu |
| 3.12 | Sacramento Kings | Jaylen Brown |
| 3.13 | Golden State Warriors | Ausar Thompson |
| 3.14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Lauri Markkanen |
| 3.15 | Toronto Raptors | Cedric Coward |
| 3.16 | San Antonio Spurs | Nickeil Alexander-Walker |
| 3.17 | Indiana Pacers | Domantas Sabonis |
| 3.18 | Orlando Magic | Jeremiah Fears |
| 3.19 | Boston Celtics | Jaden McDaniels |
| 3.20 | New York Knicks | Desmond Bane |
| 3.21 | Memphis Grizzlies | Anthony Davis |
| 3.22 | Houston Rockets | Zion Williamson |
| 3.23 | Atlanta Hawks | LeBron James |
| 3.24 | Seattle Sonics | Jabari Smith |
Round 4
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 4.01 | Seattle Sonics | Ace Bailey |
| 4.02 | Atlanta Hawks | Kevin Porter |
| 4.03 | Houston Rockets | Tyler Herro |
| 4.04 | Memphis Grizzlies | Mikel Brown |
| 4.05 | New York Knicks | De'Aaron Fox |
| 4.06 | Boston Celtics | Ja Morant |
| 4.07 | Orlando Magic | Collin Murray-Boyles |
| 4.08 | Indiana Pacers | Ivica Zubac |
| 4.09 | San Antonio Spurs | Rudy Gobert |
| 4.10 | Toronto Raptors | Kawhi Leonard |
| 4.11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Anthony Black |
| 4.12 | Golden State Warriors | Jaime Jaquez |
| 4.13 | Sacramento Kings | Jarrett Allen |
| 4.14 | Miami Heat | Immanuel Quickley |
| 4.15 | Brooklyn Nets | Ajay Mitchell |
| 4.16 | Dallas Mavericks | Coby White |
| 4.17 | Charlotte Hornets | Reed Sheppard |
| 4.18 | Los Angeles Lakers | Egor Demin |
| 4.19 | Los Angeles Clippers | Keaton Wagler |
| 4.20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Toumani Camara |
| 4.21 | Chicago Bulls | Brandon Ingram |
| 4.22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | James Harden |
| 4.23 | Milwaukee Bucks | Stephen Curry |
| 4.24 | Detroit Pistons | Kyshawn George |
16OFFICIAL DRAFT LEDGERISSUE NO. 3
ROUNDS 5–8
The final Fantrax export is the authority for every selection. Pick, franchise and player are reproduced in official draft order.
Round 5
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 5.01 | Detroit Pistons | Ayo Dosunmu |
| 5.02 | Milwaukee Bucks | Naz Reid |
| 5.03 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Dejounte Murray |
| 5.04 | Chicago Bulls | Myles Turner |
| 5.05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Yaxel Lendeborg |
| 5.06 | Los Angeles Clippers | Kyrie Irving |
| 5.07 | Los Angeles Lakers | Khaman Maluach |
| 5.08 | Charlotte Hornets | Peyton Watson |
| 5.09 | Dallas Mavericks | OG Anunoby |
| 5.10 | Brooklyn Nets | Joan Beringer |
| 5.11 | Miami Heat | Mikal Bridges |
| 5.12 | Sacramento Kings | Michael Porter |
| 5.13 | Golden State Warriors | Brandin Podziemski |
| 5.14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Jalen Suggs |
| 5.15 | Toronto Raptors | Jalen Green |
| 5.16 | San Antonio Spurs | Ty Jerome |
| 5.17 | Indiana Pacers | Derrick White |
| 5.18 | Orlando Magic | Nate Ament |
| 5.19 | Boston Celtics | Nicolas Claxton |
| 5.20 | New York Knicks | Cason Wallace |
| 5.21 | Memphis Grizzlies | Joel Embiid |
| 5.22 | Houston Rockets | Keegan Murray |
| 5.23 | Atlanta Hawks | Payton Pritchard |
| 5.24 | Seattle Sonics | RJ Barrett |
Round 6
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 6.01 | Seattle Sonics | Miles Bridges |
| 6.02 | Atlanta Hawks | Josh Hart |
| 6.03 | Houston Rockets | Isaiah Hartenstein |
| 6.04 | Memphis Grizzlies | Maxime Raynaud |
| 6.05 | New York Knicks | Neemias Queta |
| 6.06 | Boston Celtics | Andrew Nembhard |
| 6.07 | Orlando Magic | Brayden Burries |
| 6.08 | Indiana Pacers | Paul George |
| 6.09 | San Antonio Spurs | Norman Powell |
| 6.10 | Toronto Raptors | P.J. Washington |
| 6.11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Shaedon Sharpe |
| 6.12 | Golden State Warriors | Kingston Flemings |
| 6.13 | Sacramento Kings | Mark Williams |
| 6.14 | Miami Heat | Devin Vassell |
| 6.15 | Brooklyn Nets | Morez Johnson |
| 6.16 | Dallas Mavericks | Hannes Steinbach |
| 6.17 | Charlotte Hornets | Allen Graves |
| 6.18 | Los Angeles Lakers | Jaylon Tyson |
| 6.19 | Los Angeles Clippers | Damian Lillard |
| 6.20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | John Collins |
| 6.21 | Chicago Bulls | Julian Champagnie |
| 6.22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Andrew Wiggins |
| 6.23 | Milwaukee Bucks | Aday Mara |
| 6.24 | Detroit Pistons | Saddiq Bey |
Round 7
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 7.01 | Detroit Pistons | Day'Ron Sharpe |
| 7.02 | Milwaukee Bucks | Cameron Carr |
| 7.03 | Oklahoma City Thunder | CJ McCollum |
| 7.04 | Chicago Bulls | Sandro Mamukelashvili |
| 7.05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Cameron Johnson |
| 7.06 | Los Angeles Clippers | Karim Lopez |
| 7.07 | Los Angeles Lakers | Sergio De Larrea |
| 7.08 | Charlotte Hornets | Moussa Diabate |
| 7.09 | Dallas Mavericks | Quentin Grimes |
| 7.10 | Brooklyn Nets | Scoot Henderson |
| 7.11 | Miami Heat | Wendell Carter |
| 7.12 | Sacramento Kings | Christian Braun |
| 7.13 | Golden State Warriors | Collin Gillespie |
| 7.14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Jonathan Kuminga |
| 7.15 | Toronto Raptors | Aaron Nesmith |
| 7.16 | San Antonio Spurs | Carter Bryant |
| 7.17 | Indiana Pacers | Scotty Pippen |
| 7.18 | Orlando Magic | Tre Johnson |
| 7.19 | Boston Celtics | Bilal Coulibaly |
| 7.20 | New York Knicks | Tari Eason |
| 7.21 | Memphis Grizzlies | Kristaps Porzingis |
| 7.22 | Houston Rockets | Pelle Larsson |
| 7.23 | Atlanta Hawks | Jusuf Nurkic |
| 7.24 | Seattle Sonics | Bennedict Mathurin |
Round 8
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 8.01 | Seattle Sonics | Mitchell Robinson |
| 8.02 | Atlanta Hawks | Christian Anderson |
| 8.03 | Houston Rockets | Santi Aldama |
| 8.04 | Memphis Grizzlies | Yanic Konan Niederhauser |
| 8.05 | New York Knicks | Herbert Jones |
| 8.06 | Boston Celtics | Ryan Kalkbrenner |
| 8.07 | Orlando Magic | Ron Holland |
| 8.08 | Indiana Pacers | Zach LaVine |
| 8.09 | San Antonio Spurs | Davion Mitchell |
| 8.10 | Toronto Raptors | Fred VanVleet |
| 8.11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Kyle Filipowski |
| 8.12 | Golden State Warriors | Isaiah Collier |
| 8.13 | Sacramento Kings | Dereck Lively |
| 8.14 | Miami Heat | Obi Toppin |
| 8.15 | Brooklyn Nets | Ebuka Okorie |
| 8.16 | Dallas Mavericks | Brice Sensabaugh |
| 8.17 | Charlotte Hornets | Labaron Philon |
| 8.18 | Los Angeles Lakers | Hugo Gonzalez |
| 8.19 | Los Angeles Clippers | Aaron Gordon |
| 8.20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Naji Marshall |
| 8.21 | Chicago Bulls | Jakob Poeltl |
| 8.22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Dillon Brooks |
| 8.23 | Milwaukee Bucks | DeMar DeRozan |
| 8.24 | Detroit Pistons | Bub Carrington |
17OFFICIAL DRAFT LEDGERISSUE NO. 3
ROUNDS 9–12
The final Fantrax export is the authority for every selection. Pick, franchise and player are reproduced in official draft order.
Round 9
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 9.01 | Detroit Pistons | Jared McCain |
| 9.02 | Milwaukee Bucks | Dailyn Swain |
| 9.03 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Paul Reed |
| 9.04 | Chicago Bulls | Tre Jones |
| 9.05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Ja'Kobe Walter |
| 9.06 | Los Angeles Clippers | Gui Santos |
| 9.07 | Los Angeles Lakers | GG Jackson |
| 9.08 | Charlotte Hornets | Yves Missi |
| 9.09 | Dallas Mavericks | Jaylen Wells |
| 9.10 | Brooklyn Nets | Will Riley |
| 9.11 | Miami Heat | Anfernee Simons |
| 9.12 | Sacramento Kings | Grayson Allen |
| 9.13 | Golden State Warriors | Deandre Ayton |
| 9.14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Nique Clifford |
| 9.15 | Toronto Raptors | Collin Sexton |
| 9.16 | San Antonio Spurs | Jarace Walker |
| 9.17 | Indiana Pacers | Taylor Hendricks |
| 9.18 | Orlando Magic | Thomas Sorber |
| 9.19 | Boston Celtics | Josh Minott |
| 9.20 | New York Knicks | Jaylin Williams |
| 9.21 | Memphis Grizzlies | Zaccharie Risacher |
| 9.22 | Houston Rockets | Isaiah Stewart |
| 9.23 | Atlanta Hawks | Noah Clowney |
| 9.24 | Seattle Sonics | AJ Green |
Round 10
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 10.01 | Seattle Sonics | Jake LaRavia |
| 10.02 | Atlanta Hawks | Draymond Green |
| 10.03 | Houston Rockets | Daniel Gafford |
| 10.04 | Memphis Grizzlies | Meleek Thomas |
| 10.05 | New York Knicks | Max Christie |
| 10.06 | Boston Celtics | Chris Cenac |
| 10.07 | Orlando Magic | Kasparas Jakucionis |
| 10.08 | Indiana Pacers | Dylan Cardwell |
| 10.09 | San Antonio Spurs | Brook Lopez |
| 10.10 | Toronto Raptors | Precious Achiuwa |
| 10.11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Cam Spencer |
| 10.12 | Golden State Warriors | Bobby Portis |
| 10.13 | Sacramento Kings | Keldon Johnson |
| 10.14 | Miami Heat | Donte DiVincenzo |
| 10.15 | Brooklyn Nets | De'Andre Hunter |
| 10.16 | Dallas Mavericks | Jay Huff |
| 10.17 | Charlotte Hornets | Ousmane Dieng |
| 10.18 | Los Angeles Lakers | Jayden Quaintance |
| 10.19 | Los Angeles Clippers | Jrue Holiday |
| 10.20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Oso Ighodaro |
| 10.21 | Chicago Bulls | Kyle Kuzma |
| 10.22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Tobias Harris |
| 10.23 | Milwaukee Bucks | Koa Peat |
| 10.24 | Detroit Pistons | Marvin Bagley |
Round 11
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 11.01 | Detroit Pistons | Daniss Jenkins |
| 11.02 | Milwaukee Bucks | Danny Wolf |
| 11.03 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Alex Caruso |
| 11.04 | Chicago Bulls | Kelly Oubre Jr. |
| 11.05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Marcus Smart |
| 11.06 | Los Angeles Clippers | Nikola Vucevic |
| 11.07 | Los Angeles Lakers | Asa Newell |
| 11.08 | Charlotte Hornets | Tristan da Silva |
| 11.09 | Dallas Mavericks | Walter Clayton |
| 11.10 | Brooklyn Nets | Nolan Traore |
| 11.11 | Miami Heat | Rui Hachimura |
| 11.12 | Sacramento Kings | Jerami Grant |
| 11.13 | Golden State Warriors | Jamal Shead |
| 11.14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Cody Williams |
| 11.15 | Toronto Raptors | Sam Merrill |
| 11.16 | San Antonio Spurs | Sam Hauser |
| 11.17 | Indiana Pacers | Bradley Beal |
| 11.18 | Orlando Magic | Nikola Jovic |
| 11.19 | Boston Celtics | Isaiah Jackson |
| 11.20 | New York Knicks | Isaiah Joe |
| 11.21 | Memphis Grizzlies | Malik Monk |
| 11.22 | Houston Rockets | Miles McBride |
| 11.23 | Atlanta Hawks | Jordan Poole |
| 11.24 | Seattle Sonics | Aaron Wiggins |
Round 12
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 12.01 | Seattle Sonics | Karlo Matkovic |
| 12.02 | Atlanta Hawks | Drake Powell |
| 12.03 | Houston Rockets | De'Anthony Melton |
| 12.04 | Memphis Grizzlies | Jimmy Butler |
| 12.05 | New York Knicks | Spencer Jones |
| 12.06 | Boston Celtics | Bruce Thornton |
| 12.07 | Orlando Magic | Mohamed Diawara |
| 12.08 | Indiana Pacers | Robert Williams |
| 12.09 | San Antonio Spurs | Klay Thompson |
| 12.10 | Toronto Raptors | Julian Strawther |
| 12.11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Yang Hansen |
| 12.12 | Golden State Warriors | Kris Dunn |
| 12.13 | Sacramento Kings | Bennett Stirtz |
| 12.14 | Miami Heat | Tim Hardaway |
| 12.15 | Brooklyn Nets | Ryan Conwell |
| 12.16 | Dallas Mavericks | Duncan Robinson |
| 12.17 | Charlotte Hornets | Terrence Shannon |
| 12.18 | Los Angeles Lakers | Adou Thiero |
| 12.19 | Los Angeles Clippers | Adem Bona |
| 12.20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Tarris Reed |
| 12.21 | Chicago Bulls | Royce O'Neale |
| 12.22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Keon Ellis |
| 12.23 | Milwaukee Bucks | Moses Moody |
| 12.24 | Detroit Pistons | Jock Landale |
18OFFICIAL DRAFT LEDGERISSUE NO. 3
ROUNDS 13–15
The final Fantrax export is the authority for every selection. Pick, franchise and player are reproduced in official draft order.
Round 13
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 13.01 | Detroit Pistons | Jordan Walsh |
| 13.02 | Milwaukee Bucks | Zuby Ejiofor |
| 13.03 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Luguentz Dort |
| 13.04 | Chicago Bulls | Max Strus |
| 13.05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Baylor Scheierman |
| 13.06 | Los Angeles Clippers | Ben Simmons |
| 13.07 | Los Angeles Lakers | Jase Richardson |
| 13.08 | Charlotte Hornets | Craig Porter |
| 13.09 | Dallas Mavericks | Dominick Barlow |
| 13.10 | Brooklyn Nets | Ziaire Williams |
| 13.11 | Miami Heat | Gradey Dick |
| 13.12 | Sacramento Kings | Noa Essengue |
| 13.13 | Golden State Warriors | Kobe Sanders |
| 13.14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Noah Penda |
| 13.15 | Toronto Raptors | Jaxson Hayes |
| 13.16 | San Antonio Spurs | Luke Kennard |
| 13.17 | Indiana Pacers | Justin Champagnie |
| 13.18 | Orlando Magic | Nikola Topic |
| 13.19 | Boston Celtics | Leonard Miller |
| 13.20 | New York Knicks | Jordan Goodwin |
| 13.21 | Memphis Grizzlies | Ryan Nembhard |
| 13.22 | Houston Rockets | Jalen Smith |
| 13.23 | Atlanta Hawks | Zach Collins |
| 13.24 | Seattle Sonics | Vit Krejci |
Round 14
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 14.01 | Seattle Sonics | Kevin Huerter |
| 14.02 | Atlanta Hawks | Tobi Lawal |
| 14.03 | Houston Rockets | Javon Small |
| 14.04 | Memphis Grizzlies | Justin Edwards |
| 14.05 | New York Knicks | Goga Bitadze |
| 14.06 | Boston Celtics | Will Richard |
| 14.07 | Orlando Magic | Tidjane Salaun |
| 14.08 | Indiana Pacers | Andre Drummond |
| 14.09 | San Antonio Spurs | T.J. McConnell |
| 14.10 | Toronto Raptors | Dennis Schroder |
| 14.11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Bones Hyland |
| 14.12 | Golden State Warriors | Brandon Williams |
| 14.13 | Sacramento Kings | Joshua Jefferson |
| 14.14 | Miami Heat | Luke Kornet |
| 14.15 | Brooklyn Nets | Baba Miller |
| 14.16 | Dallas Mavericks | Isaac Okoro |
| 14.17 | Charlotte Hornets | Steven Adams |
| 14.18 | Los Angeles Lakers | Cam Whitmore |
| 14.19 | Los Angeles Clippers | Bronny James |
| 14.20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Dru Smith |
| 14.21 | Chicago Bulls | Mario Hezonja |
| 14.22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Derrick Jones |
| 14.23 | Milwaukee Bucks | Alex Karaban |
| 14.24 | Detroit Pistons | Ariel Hukporti |
Round 15
| Pick | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 15.01 | Detroit Pistons | Johnny Furphy |
| 15.02 | Milwaukee Bucks | Richie Saunders |
| 15.03 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Trevon Brazile |
| 15.04 | Chicago Bulls | Gary Payton II |
| 15.05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Patrick Williams |
| 15.06 | Los Angeles Clippers | Drew Peterson |
| 15.07 | Los Angeles Lakers | Ben Saraf |
| 15.08 | Charlotte Hornets | Ron Harper |
| 15.09 | Dallas Mavericks | Matisse Thybulle |
| 15.10 | Brooklyn Nets | Bogoljub Markovic |
| 15.11 | Miami Heat | Jose Alvarado |
| 15.12 | Sacramento Kings | Isaiah Evans |
| 15.13 | Golden State Warriors | Charles Bassey |
| 15.14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Rasheer Fleming |
| 15.15 | Toronto Raptors | Javonte Green |
| 15.16 | San Antonio Spurs | Harrison Barnes |
| 15.17 | Indiana Pacers | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| 15.18 | Orlando Magic | Ryan Dunn |
| 15.19 | Boston Celtics | Olivier-Maxence Prosper |
| 15.20 | New York Knicks | Al Horford |
| 15.21 | Memphis Grizzlies | Quinten Post |
| 15.22 | Houston Rockets | DaRon Holmes |
| 15.23 | Atlanta Hawks | Emanuel Sharp |
| 15.24 | Seattle Sonics | Dean Wade |
19EDITORIAL NOTESISSUE NO. 3
HOW THIS ISSUE
WAS REPORTED
League evidence
The completed export is the authority
The final Fantrax draft file contains 360 selections across 15 rounds, 24 franchises and 15 players per team. The Week 1 schedule comes from the supplied matchup screenshot for Period 1, October 20–25.
Historical fantasy production comes from the supplied 2025–26 league player export. The opening power index uses availability-adjusted rates and depth. The three-year index blends age, historical production and a broad external expert market view. Private provider names and proprietary files are intentionally absent from the published issue.
Brooklyn receives no editorial preference. Its 22nd opening-power rank and 10th three-year rank are published under the same method as every other franchise.
Primary public reporting
Current NBA context
EDITORIAL STANDARDFacts describe the supplied files and cited reporting. Indexes explain one transparent model. Leans and grades are editorial judgment. No model knows future injuries, roles or lineup choices.
Photography: Luka Doncic by Erik Drost (CC BY 2.0); Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by All-Pro Reels (CC BY-SA 2.0); Tyrese Haliburton by Chensiyuan (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons source pages are linked in the web edition.
Cover: original AI-generated editorial illustration; no real person or team mark is depicted.
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