2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Class leagues

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October 10, 2024

On Tuesday night, I participated in a 12-team, nine-category, head-to-head fantasy basketball mock draft hosted on Yahoo Fantasy. I joined a totally random mock, choosing from the No. 3 spot in opposition to different semi-anonymous fantasy basketball diehards. Beneath, I will submit my crew, adopted by some round-by-round evaluation of surprises, classes and normal takeaways.

Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: My Group

Luka Dončić (DAL – PG, SG)
Karl-Anthony Cities (NYK – PF, C)
Alperen Şengün (HOU – C)
Franz Wagner (ORL – SF, PF)
Pascal Siakam (IND – SF, PF)
Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC – C)
Brandon Ingram (NOP – SG, SF, PF)
Austin Reaves (LAL – PG, SG)
Terry Rozier (MIA – PG)
Tyus Jones (PHX – PG)
Marcus Sensible (MEM – PG, SG)
Dennis Schröder (BKN – PG)
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIA – SF)

This is among the favourite groups I’ve drafted in all of my 2024-25 NBA fantasy basketball mocks. I believe I ended up with a robust and distinctive construct.

You’ll be able to actually go any route after drafting Luka Dončić since he is proficient in nearly each class, however I opted to lean in with a playmaking huge man construct. It is heavy within the factors, rebounds and assists classes, whereas I ought to have the flexibility to be aggressive in each field-goal proportion and 3s — a uncommon mixture. And whereas my steals and blocks numbers is probably not elite, I’ve a pleasant mix of each. That is one thing I can shore up off the waiver wire if I discover myself needing a type of two classes to thrive.

If I reached for anybody, I believe it was Hartenstein within the sixth spherical. However he matches the construct, and I wished to make sure I had yet one more high quality heart on this two-center format. And if early preseason is any indication, it is potential he has a profession 12 months in Oklahoma Metropolis.

Listed below are the round-by-round outcomes with some evaluation. My picks are in daring.

Spherical 1

(1) william – Victor Wembanyama (SAS – C)
(2) dnd – Nikola Jokić (DEN – C)
(3) Alex – Luka Dončić (DAL – PG, SG)
(4) Zenders – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC – PG)
(5) Zach – Anthony Davis (LAL – PF,C)
(6) Henry – Joel Embiid (PHI – C)
(7) DT – Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL – PF, C)
(8) Abel – Jayson Tatum (BOS – SF, PF)
(9) bjayfinch – Tyrese Haliburton (IND – PG, SG)
(10) Bekir – Stephen Curry (GSW – PG, SG)
(11) Derek – Domantas Sabonis (SAC – C)
(12) Kenny – Trae Younger (ATL – PG)

Decide of be aware: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers

I would not say there’s something loopy right here, however I do like Haliburton at decide 9. I’ve combined emotions about Sabonis at 11, since I believe he’ll have a lower in manufacturing this season. However the actuality is that he is at all times on the courtroom, and you may lean into his strengths in a H2H 9-cat format. Punt 3s and punt protection, and you have your self a robust construct, even when your first-round decide is not nice “worth.”

Spherical 2

(1) Kenny – Anthony Edwards (MIN – SG, SF)
(2) Derek – Jalen Brunson (NYK – PG)
(3) Bekir – Donovan Mitchell (CLE – PG, SG)
(4) bjayfinch – James Harden (LAC – PG, SG)
(5) Abel – Scottie Barnes (TOR – SG, SF, PF)
(6) DT – Devin Booker (PHX – PG, SG)
(7) Henry – LaMelo Ball (CHA – PG, SG)
(8) Zach – Kevin Durant (PHX – SF, PF)
(9) Zenders – Chet Holmgren (OKC – PF, C)
(10) Alex – Karl-Anthony Cities (NYK – PF, C)
(11) dnd – Damian Lillard (MIL – PG)
(12) william – LeBron James (LAL – SF, PF)

Decide of be aware: Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns

I used to be stunned to see Durant slip to the center of the second spherical. He usually will get picked across the flip, however sometimes, you get a risk-averse draft room. Brunson at decide No. 14 total is simply too excessive. He was basically a late-second to early-third spherical worth final 12 months, however I do not see how he improves upon that. Bringing in Karl-Anthony Cities and Mikal Bridges solely serves to take touches away from Brunson.

Spherical 3

(1) william – De’Aaron Fox (SAC – PG)
(2) dnd – Kyrie Irving (DAL – PG, SG)
(3) Alex – Alperen Şengün (HOU – C)
(4) Zenders – Paul George (PHI – SG, SF, PF)
(5) Zach – Lauri Markkanen (UTA – SF, PF)
(6) Henry – Tyrese Maxey (PHI – PG, SG)
(7) DT – Cade Cunningham (DET – PG, SG)
(8) Abel – Fred VanVleet (HOU – PG)
(9) bjayfinch – Jalen Williams (OKC – SG, SF, PF)
(10) Bekir – Dejounte Murray (NOP – PG, SG)
(11) Derek – Bam Adebayo (MIA – C)
(12) Kenny – Evan Mobley (CLE – PF, C)

Decide of be aware: Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets

That is about as chalky because it will get for a 3rd spherical. I used to be ecstatic to get Şengün right here, who is nice worth, matches my construct and clearly qualifies at heart within the two-center format. If he acquired chosen earlier than my decide, I could have opted for Cade Cunningham, Jalen Williams or Bam Adebayo.

Spherical 4

(1) Kenny – Ja Morant (MEM – PG)
(2) Derek – Jalen Johnson (ATL – PF)
(3) Bekir – Myles Turner (IND – C)
(4) bjayfinch – Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM – PF, C)
(5) Abel – Immanuel Quickley (TOR – PG, SG)
(6) DT – Paolo Banchero (ORL – SF,PF)
(7) Henry – Jimmy Butler (MIA – SF, PF)
(8) Zach – Desmond Bane (MEM – SG, SF)
(9) Zenders – Jaylen Brown (BOS – SG, SF)
(10) Alex – Franz Wagner (ORL – SF, PF)
(11) dnd – Kawhi Leonard (LAC – SG, SF, PF)
(12) william – Rudy Gobert (MIN – C)

Decide of be aware: Immanuel Quickley, Toronto Raptors

One other pretty customary spherical, however a comparatively early choice for Quickley. He usually goes within the fifth spherical, however I will not be stunned if he continues to creep up the draft board. He is lastly in a beginning position for a complete season and may perform as Toronto’s No. 2 choice behind Scottie Barnes.

Spherical 5

(1) william – Zion Williamson (NOP – PF, C)
(2) dnd – Darius Garland (CLE – PG)
(3) Alex – Pascal Siakam (IND – SF, PF)
(4) Zenders – Jarrett Allen (CLE – C)
(5) Zach – Derrick White (BOS – PG, SG)
(6) Henry – Jamal Murray (DEN – PG, SG)
(7) DT – Jalen Duren (DET – C)
(8) Abel – Julius Randle (MIN – PF)
(9) bjayfinch – Miles Bridges (CHA – SF, PF)
(10) Bekir – Nikola Vučević (CHI – PF, C)
(11) Derek – DeMar DeRozan (SAC – SF, PF)
(12) Kenny – Deandre Ayton (POR – C)

Decide of be aware: Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers

I used to be joyful to get Siakam in Spherical 5. I believe he is turn into underrated in fantasy, and a full season in Indiana’s fast-paced and spaced offense ought to solely assist him. Garland can be nice worth in Spherical 5. His numbers took a success final 12 months whereas he handled accidents. I count on a bounceback, and his flooring is extremely excessive.

Spherical 6

(1) Kenny – Zach LaVine (CHI – SG, SF)
(2) Derek – Mikal Bridges (NYK – SG, SF, PF)
(3) Bekir – Tobias Harris (DET – SF, PF)
(4) bjayfinch – Brandon Miller (CHA – SG, SF)
(5) Abel – Josh Giddey (CHI – SG, SF)
(6) DT – Bradley Beal (PHX – PG, SG)
(7) Henry – Nic Claxton (BKN – C)
(8) Zach – Cam Thomas (BKN – SG)
(9) Zenders – Kyle Kuzma (WAS – PF)
(10) Alex – Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC – C)
(11) dnd – Jordan Poole (WAS – PG, SG)
(12) william – Michael Porter Jr. (DEN – SF, PF)

Picks of be aware: Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets / Jordan Poole, Washington Wizards

Spherical 6 is the place we begin to see the combination of “effectively, somebody has to draft him” gamers and “think about if this participant reaches his upside” gamers. I defined my Hartenstein dart on the prime of the article, so I will spotlight that I believe that is the suitable spot to take a shot on Cam Thomas and Jordan Poole as effectively.

I do not suppose you may go unsuitable with Thomas right here. Poole was disappointing/horrible for a lot of final season, and that is perhaps a slight attain for him, however he cleaned issues up on the finish of the 12 months. Perhaps he’ll be extra comfy in 12 months 2 with the Wizards.

Spherical 7

(1) william – D’Angelo Russell (LAL – PG)
(2) dnd – Jakob Poeltl (TOR – C)
(3) Alex – Brandon Ingram (NOP – SG, SF, PF)
(4) Zenders – Anfernee Simons (POR – PG, SG)
(5) Zach – Devin Vassell (SAS – SG, SF)
(6) Henry – Jusuf Nurkić (PHX – C)
(7) DT – Jrue Vacation (BOS – PG, SG)
(8) Abel – Tyler Herro (MIA – PG, SG)
(9) bjayfinch – Collin Sexton (UTA – PG, SG)
(10) Bekir – Keegan Murray (SAC – SF, PF)
(11) Derek – Jonas Valančiūnas (WAS – C)
(12) Kenny – Bogdan Bogdanović (ATL – SG, SF)

Decide of be aware: Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans

These are all robust picks. I will spotlight my Ingram decide, although. I am as skeptical of Ingram as anyone. He is injury-prone, enjoying with a bunch of different high-usage gamers, and he is on the commerce block. However he is additionally three-position eligible, which is uncommon, and his flooring is excessive as a strolling 20/5/5. I am not going to fret an excessive amount of about Ingram’s draw back in Spherical 7.

Spherical 8

(1) Kenny – OG Anunoby (NYK – SF, PF)
(2) Derek – Alex Caruso (OKC – SG, SF)
(3) Bekir – Brook Lopez (MIL – C)
(4) bjayfinch – Trey Murphy III (NOP – SF, PF)
(5) Abel – Coby White (CHI – PG, SG)
(6) DT – Mark Williams (CHA – C)
(7) Henry – Jalen Suggs (ORL – PG, SG)
(8) Zach – Jonathan Kuminga (GSW – PF)
(9) Zenders – Jalen Inexperienced (HOU – PG, SG)
(10) Alex – Austin Reaves (LAL – PG, SG)
(11) dnd – Ivica Zubac (LAC – C)
(12) william – Chris Paul (SAS – PG)

Decide of be aware: Coby White, Chicago Bulls

I do know White goes to should cope with Zach LaVine being again and Josh Giddey coming in, nevertheless it simply would not really feel like he ought to be out there in the midst of Spherical 8. He is not getting you any defensive stats, however everybody on this space of the draft has obvious flaws. The distinction is that almost all of them aren’t additionally threats to common an environment friendly 20 factors and 5 assists whereas hitting 3s. Greater than something, that is proof that nice guards are nonetheless out there on the finish of drafts. Get your huge males early.

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Spherical 9

(1) william – Herbert Jones (NOP – SF, PF)
(2) dnd – CJ McCollum (NOP – PG, SG)
(3) Alex – Terry Rozier (MIA – PG)
(4) Zenders – Clint Capela (ATL – C)
(5) Zach – Khris Middleton (MIL – SF)
(6) Henry – Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU – PF, C)
(7) DT – Draymond Inexperienced (GSW – PF, C)
(8) Abel – John Collins (UTA – PF, C)
(9) bjayfinch – Onyeka Okongwu (ATL – PF, C)
(10) Bekir – Walker Kessler (UTA – C)
(11) Derek – Daniel Gafford (DAL – PF, C)
(12) Kenny – Jerami Grant (POR – SF, PF)

Decide of be aware: Terry Rozier, Miami Warmth

Rozier is getting zero buzz this season away from the Hornets. That is smart, since he is contending for utilization with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Nonetheless, the fantasy neighborhood additionally would not like drafting Butler or Herro as a consequence of damage issues. From a playmaking perspective, Rozier is the clear subsequent man up if one or each of these guys are injured. That is additionally the place facilities begin to run out shortly. If you happen to see Okongwu come off the board and you continue to want a middle, you are in bother.

Spherical 10

(1) Kenny – Kristaps Porziņģis (BOS – PF, C)
(2) Derek – Zach Edey (MEM – C)
(3) Bekir – Naz Reid (MIN – PF, C)
(4) bjayfinch – Dereck Energetic II (DAL – C)
(5) Abel – Bobby Portis (MIL – PF, C)
(6) DT – Amen Thompson (HOU – SG, SF)
(7) Henry – Cameron Johnson (BKN – SF, PF)
(8) Zach – Trayce Jackson-Davis (GSW – PF, C)
(9) Zenders – Keyonte George (UTA – PG, SG)
(10) Alex – Tyus Jones (PHX – PG)
(11) dnd – Klay Thompson (DAL – SG, SF)
(12) william – Josh Hart (NYK – SF, PF)

Decide of be aware: Klay Thompson, Houston Rockets

I like taking an opportunity on Thompson in Spherical 10. He was nice in considerably restricted minutes final 12 months. Houston’s rotation is a little bit of a logjam, however Thompson is a multi-position participant who can fill in wherever there’s an damage. By comparability, my Jones decide is a higher-floor choice however with much less upside.

Spherical 11

(1) william – Aaron Gordon (DEN – PF,C)
(2) dnd – Ausar Thompson (DET – SF,PF)
(3) Alex – Marcus Sensible (MEM – PG,SG)
(4) Zenders – RJ Barrett (TOR – SF,PF)
(5) Zach – Brandin Podziemski (GSW – SG)
(6) Henry – P.J. Washington Jr. (DAL – PF)
(7) DT – Rui Hachimura (LAL – SF,PF)
(8) Abel – Norman Powell (LAC – SG,SF)
(9) bjayfinch – Al Horford (BOS – PF,C)
(10) Bekir – Aaron Nesmith (IND – SF,PF)
(11) Derek – Deni Avdija (POR – SF,PF)
(12) Kenny – Malcolm Brogdon (WAS – PG,SG)

Decide of be aware: Marcus Sensible, Memphis Grizzlies

These are all high quality picks, so I will spotlight my Sensible choice. He is pretty low on Memphis’ offensive pecking order, however he ought to be a lock for half-hour per night time and matches their defensive mentality. Like my Rozier decide from earlier, there isn’t any buzz with Sensible, however he is somebody who’s proven constant top-75 upside prior to now half-decade and is a superb supply of steals.

Spherical 12

(1) Kenny – Mike Conley (MIN – PG)
(2) Derek – Donte DiVincenzo (MIN – SG, SF)
(3) Bekir – Buddy Hield (GSW – SG, SF)
(4) bjayfinch – Malik Monk (SAC – SG, SF)
(5) Abel – Jaden Ivey (DET – PG,SG)
(6) DT – Andrew Wiggins (GSW – SF, PF)
(7) Henry – Wendell Carter Jr. (ORL – C)
(8) Zach – Karlo Matkovic (NOP – PF)
(9) Zenders – Ben Simmons (BKN – PG)
(10) Alex – Dennis Schröder (BKN – PG)
(11) dnd – Jeremy Sochan (SAS – SF, PF)
(12) william – De’Anthony Melton (GSW – PG, SG)

Decide of be aware: Karlo Matkovic, New Orleans Pelicans

You recognize issues are getting sketchy when Ben Simmons and Karlo Matkovic come off the board. Matkovic performed solely eight minutes throughout New Orleans’ preseason opener. Another low-minute displaying and he ought to most likely be off customary draft boards solely. Ivey has performed effectively in preseason and is a pleasant expertise wager late in drafts. I went with Schroder, hoping for a payoff in what ought to quantity to a task the place he is the second-best offensive choice.

Spherical 13

(1) william – Grayson Allen (PHX – PG, SG)
(2) dnd – Scoot Henderson (POR – PG)
(3) Alex – Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIA – SF)
(4) Zenders – Russell Westbrook (DEN – PG)
(5) Zach – Andrew Nembhard (IND – PG, SG)
(6) Henry – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ORL – SG, SF)
(7) DT – Caris LeVert (CLE – SG, SF)
(8) Abel – Kelly Oubre Jr. (PHI – SG, SF)
(9) bjayfinch – Keon Ellis (SAC – SG, SF)
(10) Bekir – Jaden McDaniels (MIN – SF, PF)
(11) Derek – Jordan Clarkson (UTA – SG, SF)
(12) Kenny – Jonathan Isaac (ORL – SF, PF)

Decide of be aware: Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami Warmth

Formally the “why not?” portion of the draft, I went with Jaquez — somebody I simply imagine will play about half-hour per night time and is proficient. One of the best decide right here might be Henderson, although. You probably have an opportunity to wager on the No. 3 total decide throughout his second 12 months within the league with the ultimate collection of your fantasy basketball draft, particularly one who shall be beginning, you simply do it.

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