

He hit just 42.9 percent of his shots overall and 33.5 percent from distance. Trae Young, ATL: Young reached a career-high 10.2 assists per game but oddly regressed as a shooter.He's a 20-and-10 threat every night and made 4.0 threes per game. LaMelo Ball, CHA: Ankle issues caused Ball to appear in only 36 games, but he put up another strong statistical campaign.The reigning DPOY led the NBA in blocks per game and block rate for the second consecutive year. Jaren Jackson, MEM: After missing the first 14 games of last season, Jackson had only five absences the rest of the way.Domantas Sabonis, SAC: The big man doesn't shoot threes or block shots, but he shot 61.5% from the field last season while leading the league in rebounding (12.3 RPG) and adding 19.1 PPG and 7.3 APG.Donovan Mitchell, CLE: Despite teaming up with another star guard in Darius Garland, Mitchell ripped off 28.3 PPG and 3.6 3PM/G en route to the best fantasy season of his career in 2022-23.His trade request muddies his fantasy value for the time being. Damian Lillard, POR: Coming off of an injury-plagued 2021-22 campaign, Lillard clearly re-established himself as a first-round fantasy pick, posting career-highs in points and made threes per game.Even so, he's missed 92 games over the last three seasons. Anthony Davis, LAL: In 2022-23, Davis issued a stern reminder of just how dominant he can be when fully healthy and engaged.Kevin Durant, PHX: Durant is a top-five fantasy player when healthy, but the soon-to-be-35-year-old has averaged only 45 games played over the last three seasons.Tyrese Haliburton, IND: Prior to an injury in mid-January, Haliburton was a top-10 fantasy player, averaging 20.3 PPG, 10.3 APG, 1.8 SPG and 3.0 3PM/G with a limited supporting cast.Nonetheless, Antetokounmpo remains a counting-stat machine.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL: The two-time MVP took a step back at the free-throw line last season, so drafting him in roto leagues requires some strategy.Stephen Curry, GSW: Like other aging superstars, Curry has battled injuries in each of the last few seasons, but he's displayed few - if any - signs of slowing down from a production standpoint.1 overall player' upside, Tatum is as durable and reliable as it gets in the first round of fantasy drafts. Jayson Tatum, BOS: While he may not have 'No.Luka Doncic, DAL: Free-throw percentage remains a hindrance, but few players can match Doncic's ultra-elite counting stats production.With the Thunder no longer tanking, he's officially cleared for takeoff.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC: SGA led the NBA in made free-throws (90.5% FT) last season while adding 31.4 PPG, 4.4 APG, 4.8 RPG and 2.6 combined steals/blocks per game.Joel Embiid, PHI: The big man has been a top-five fantasy player for three straight seasons, though durability is a lingering concern.

