2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Points leagues

NBA preseason action is officially underway — and with it, a slew of injury updates, highlights and hot takes. Let’s put those to the side as much as possible and recap a fantasy basketball points league mock draft. I drafted from the No. 11 spot in this 12-team league and started with Trae Young, following that up with Scottie Barnes.

Below, I’m going to highlight one pick from every round that stuck out to me for one reason or another. Thanks to everyone who participated! Let’s dive in:

Round 1 pick of note: Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings

Fantasy Hoops Points League Mock Draft. (Photo by Alex Barutha/Rotowire.com)

On one hand, I get this pick. Sabonis is never hurt, and he’s a triple-double machine. But I don’t think he’ll be getting any better. The addition of DeMar DeRozan won’t crush Sabonis’ usage or value, but I think it only serves to damage it, especially in points leagues where a potential increase in FG% won’t save a downtick in points. I would just much rather go with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander here, who was picked two spots later and may average 5-10 more fantasy points per game.

Round 2 pick of note: Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans

Fantasy Hoops Points League Mock Draft. (Photo by Alex Barutha/Rotowire.com)

An absolute statement pick. I think this is the highest I’ve ever seen Zion drafted. He looked fantastic in the Pels’ preseason opener, and I think there’s more upside for him this season as a rebounder and shot-blocker with the team’s lack of center options. And here it comes: if Zion stays healthy, this pick should work out. I don’t think you’ll have to draft him this high in most points leagues, but there’s a fair chance he’ll be selected in the third.

So, if you really want him, maybe you have to draft him here.

Round 3 pick of note: Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets

Fantasy Hoops Points League Mock Draft. (Photo by Alex Barutha/Rotowire.com)

I was hoping Şengün would fall to me at 35, but I “settled” for Cade Cunningham. At RotoWire, we have Sengun projected for the 11th-most total fantasy points this season, and that’s with very modest statistical increases. Şengün is effectively the…

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Publish date : 2024-10-08 12:47:00

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