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Fell 1 spots from board #2

PF, WAS. Day-one starter and offensive centerpiece in Washington, with real scoring volume from the jump. A top rookie fantasy asset.

Taken 1 spots ahead of board #6

PG, SAC. Drafted to be Sacramento's starting point guard after the De'Aaron Fox trade — a ball-in-hand role from day one as the team rebuilds its backcourt around him.

Fell 5 spots from board #7

PG, BKN. A bench guard on a rebuilding Brooklyn that offers a real runway; a do-everything guard with genuine dynasty upside if the role grows.

Fell 1 spots from board #12

PF, GSW. Billed as the most NBA-ready player in the class, landing on a Golden State team that needs immediate help — a real shot at rotation minutes and 3-and-D fantasy value as a rookie.

Fell 9 spots from board #16

PG, CHA. A bench guard behind Charlotte's retooled backcourt of Coby White and Kon Knueppel (LaMelo Ball was traded to Minnesota); fantasy value emerges only if the depth chart clears.

Fell 1 spots from board #9

PF, MIL. A developmental wing on a Milwaukee team reshaped by the Giannis trade; upside to grow into a 3-and-D role, but not a day-one fantasy contributor.

Fell 6 spots from board #13

C, CHA. A backup big competing for minutes in a crowded Charlotte frontcourt that just added Naz Reid; deep-league value only if the rotation opens.

Fell 7 spots from board #20

PG, OKC. A bench guard behind a deep, established OKC guard rotation; a slow-burn asset with limited rookie touches.

Taken 3 spots ahead of board #32

C, SAS. A back-to-the-basket big serving as frontcourt insurance behind Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio; contributes if injuries hit.

Fell 3 spots from board #11

PG, MIL. A bench guard in a reshaped, crowded Bucks perimeter (Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez arrived in the Giannis trade); long-term dynasty value, limited now.

Taken 9 spots ahead of board #24

PG, DET. A bench scorer behind Cade Cunningham on a competitive Detroit; a streaming-only option as a rookie.

Taken 2 spots ahead of board #19

C, BOS. A deep-bench, long-term stash in a crowded Boston frontcourt; little immediate opportunity.

Taken 4 spots ahead of board #22

C, SAS. Likely a developmental rookie year as he recovers from a knee injury, behind Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio. A high-upside dynasty stash with no near-term value.

Fell 6 spots from board #14

PF, MEM. A developmental forward behind Memphis's young frontcourt of Edey and Boozer; the rebuild gives him a long runway. A long-term dynasty investment — the first Mexican-born first-rounder.

Fell 1 spots from board #21

PG, LAL. Wing depth for the Lakers; a developmental shot-creator with a limited rookie role.

Taken 7 spots ahead of board #30

PG, DAL. A big guard who played pro in Spain's ACB; a draft-and-stash flier, likely staying overseas near-term with no immediate fantasy value.

Taken 2 spots ahead of board #3

C, MEM. Day-one starter and frontcourt centerpiece next to Zach Edey on a rebuilding Memphis (25-57 last season). Immediate scoring, rebounding and playmaking — one of the highest rookie fantasy floors in the class.

Fell 4 spots from board #17

PF, TOR. The analytics darling of the class; a developmental wing for Toronto with real long-term upside but no immediate path to minutes.

Taken 2 spots ahead of board #10

C, OKC. Buried in OKC's deep, win-now frontcourt behind Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams and Thomas Sorber. Minimal near-term fantasy value — a long-term stash.

Fell 4 spots from board #26

C, ATL. An energy big providing frontcourt depth in Atlanta; a developmental rookie role.

Taken 3 spots ahead of board #27

PF, PHX. A deep-bench glue guy on a veteran Phoenix roster; a high-floor, low-ceiling profile with minimal rookie fantasy juice.

Matched board rank #4

PF, CHI. Day-one starter alongside Matas Buzelis; Chicago's frontcourt is thin, handing him immediate minutes and usage.

Fell 1 spots from board #1

PG, UTA. Steps straight into a starting role on a young, rebuilding Jazz backcourt, with real scoring upside as a rookie. A strong, immediate fantasy role.

Taken 1 spots ahead of board #8

PG, ATL. Projects as a bench rotation guard behind an established Atlanta backcourt; no clear starter path as a rookie — a slow build.

Taken 6 spots ahead of board #15

C, DAL. Lands behind an established Dallas frontcourt alongside Cooper Flagg; a flier for minutes unless injuries open the rotation. Energy-and-rebounding profile with limited rookie fantasy output.

Taken 12 spots ahead of board #23

PF, CHI. Competing for minutes in a crowded, rebuilding Chicago frontcourt; defensive upside could earn run, but the fantasy value is dormant for now.

Taken 2 spots ahead of board #18

PG, PHI. A bench scorer on a Philadelphia team trying to win now; an all-around offensive game gives mid-season breakout potential if the roster shifts.

Fell 1 spots from board #5

PG, LAC. An immediate rotation guard for the Clippers with a path to starting; the guard depth chart is unsettled.

Taken 5 spots ahead of board #31

PF, SAC. A 23-year-old 3-and-D role player and two-time UConn champion on Sacramento; a low-ceiling, plug-in profile.

Taken 5 spots ahead of board #33

PF, BKN. A heady four-year college forward on a rebuilding Brooklyn; a depth piece with a chance at rotation minutes.